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Brisbane's high-speed ferries still have not resumed full services amid ongoing concern about storm debris in the river.
The City Cats returned to the water last week but continue to operate at lower speeds and only during daylight hours.
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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