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Health

How dirty are the things you touch?

THE GREAT DEBATE: Aould-be Gympie regional mayors Glen Hartwig, Tim Jerome and Mick Curran will debate each other at Hamilton Hall from 5.45pm tonight.
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A Nazi flag seen flying on an Australian Defence Force vehicle, reportedly back in 2007. Picture: Supplied/ABC
Aussie troops fly Nazi flag
The wide spout allows for Weet-Bix or tinned spaghetti.
Shark Tank pitch earns $120 000
Actress Jessica Falkholt has had her life support switched off following an accident that killed three members of her family.
Home & Away star's life support turned off
Ruben McDornan suffered cuts, bruises and was suffering from exposure after spending 12 hours in rough seas.
Sunken trawler survivor reunites with family
Government to strip benefits.
Asylum seekers to lose income support
Domino's pizza staff member has gun pulled on him
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In this undated photo released by Buckingham Palace on Friday, June 10, 2016, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, left and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh pose for a photograph to mark the Queen's 90th birthday, in Windsor, England.
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Young elephant attacked by croc in Malawi.
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27th Jun 2018 7:27 AM
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Everyday items are surprisingly dirty.

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