| Source: | Lateline |
|---|---|
| Published: | Wednesday, November 5, 2008 9:57 AEDT |
| Expires: | Tuesday, February 3, 2009 9:57 AEDT |
An entire profession of pollsters would have to resign if the result had gone the other way. Barack Obama's sweeping victory has given the President-elect a substantial opportunity to reshape his country.
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.
Want to know more about the Sydney Festival? Ask our blogger Antonette Collins.
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