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'Christmas surprise': RBA set to cut rates

Updated: 1 December 2008. 19:16:21 (AEDT)

For the fourth month in a row, the Reserve Bank of Australian (RBA) looks set to slash interest rates when it meets today. >more

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The Orangutan King

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The Orangutan King provides a fascinating insight into the lives of these intelligent and playful animals.

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Coralie Unwin takes each of her grandchildren overseas for their 18th birthday.

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Shredder and Warnie (ABC Radio National - My Street)

Shredder and Warnie run with a pack of students in a suburban share house.

Hidden Republic

Black Arm Band (www.melbournefestival.com.au)

An amazing performance by Black Arm Band with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

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Readers can now comment on George Orwell's daily diary entries from 1938.

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Economic power

Naomi Klein and Joseph Stiglitz discuss economic ideology and the global financial crisis. >more 'Economic power'

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Five scar luxury

Hotels are advanced agents of Western culture. >more 'Five scar luxury'

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Health check

The Federal Health Minister's men's health launch was a PR disaster. >more 'Health check'

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D'Arcy's torment

Nick D'Arcy has already done his time >more 'D'Arcy's torment'

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Kazam! - Dragon Booster

Come and watch some of the awesome new kids shows on Kazam! Including Dragon Booster. High-octane adventure where 12 ton reptiles chew up the asphalt at over 200 mph! >more 'Kazam! - Dragon Booster'

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Ponting wary of Proteas challenge

Australia captain Ricky Ponting told Grandstand his side will need to lift several gears if they are to defeat South Africa in their upcoming three-Test series. >more 'Ponting wary of Proteas challenge'

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Mobiles distract more than passengers

Using a hands-free device on a mobile phone is more distracting than sitting next to a talkative passenger, say US researchers.> more 'Mobiles distract more than passengers'

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