| Source: | ABC News |
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| Published: | Tuesday, August 12, 2008 10:01 AEST |
| Expires: | Monday, November 10, 2008 10:01 AEST |
The Australian men's eight rowing team has had a horror start to its medal campaign, with the team unable to finish its heat because of a broken rudder. The ABC spoke to team coach Noel Donaldson shortly after the race.
Electricity is vital for a basic standard of living in Australia, not an optional extra.
An elephant has turned over cars and injured its keeper in a five-hour rampage in India.
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