| Source: | Lateline Business |
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| Published: | Wednesday, August 27, 2008 10:03 AEST |
| Expires: | Tuesday, November 25, 2008 10:03 AEST |
Australia's construction sector has suffered a bigger than expected fall in the June quarter. Figures released today show the value of new builds dropped 2.6 per cent to $30 billion.
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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