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The rise in the price of gold over the past year has boosted the fortunes of local producers.
Newcrest Mining says annual profit jumped 87 per cent to $134 million in 2008 after it sold off its gold futures to gain exposure to rising bullion prices.
Lihir Gold returned to profit in the first six months of 2008, after recording a loss a year ago.
It says interim profit rose 178 per cent to $42 million.
Migration law must be reviewed to end discrimination against people with disabilities.
US carmaker bosses have left the private jets at home and promised to work for $US1.
Previously unheard recordings from one of Australia's best-known opera singers, Dame Nellie Melba.
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