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The Goulburn Mulwaree Council in south-east New South Wales has unanimously elected Carol James as its new mayor.
Mrs James is an owner of a local real estate business and joined the council after last month's local government elections.
Councillor Bob Kirk has been named deputy mayor.
Some Australians stranded in Bangkok are being told that their travel insurance won't be valid.
Scientists say they've pinpointed certain gene combinations which make some suffer longer than others.
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