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Former ABC broadcaster Sally Loane has become the first female board member of the New South Wales Rugby Union in its 134-year history.
Ms Loane replaces Arvid Petersen on the board.
ABC News Online takes a look at the big stories from 2008.
Bearing up to Europe's big freeze is proving a problem for some, but a joy to others.
Organ donation has climbed to its highest level since transplants began here in the 1960s.
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