| Source: | ABC News |
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| Published: | Monday, September 29, 2008 3:24 AEST |
| Expires: | Sunday, December 28, 2008 3:24 AEST |
Asbestosis victim Bernie Banton's widow calls for justice to be served as the civil trial begins against the former directors of James Hardie. Karen Banton says they should be banned from leading companies because of allegations they misled investors and asbestos sufferers.
ABC News Online takes a look at the big stories from 2008.
Heath Ledger has been named best supporting actor at the Critics Choice Awards.
Channel Nine has come under fire for spruiking a betting agency during its cricket commentary.
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