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    Polish children: A teacher and a journey by sea
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    Polish children: A teacher and a journey by sea

    In 1941, the situation changed when the Russians, now on the side of the Allied forces, declared an amnesty for the Poles. Krystyna and her family were allowed to leave Siberia and traveled to Uzbekistan and then Iran, where they…

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    Charles Ives’s vision of America still strikes a chord
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    Charles Ives’s vision of America still strikes a chord

    One hundred and fifty years ago, in the small town of Danbury, Connecticut, a humble insurance agent was born. On nights and weekends he composed music, much of which was never performed during his lifetime. His name is Charles Ives,…

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    Clinton officials say new fire station needed
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    Clinton officials say new fire station needed

    CLINTON — The Clinton Fire Station on Church Street is old, cramped and does not meet the needs of today’s firefighters and equipment, prompting the need for a new station. That was the word Sunday from officials who answered questions…

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    Joel Klatt’s Top 10 after Georgia’s stunning win over Texas
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    Joel Klatt’s Top 10 after Georgia’s stunning win over Texas

    Fox Sports college football expert Joel Klatt released his top 10 college football rankings after an action-packed Week 8. There were several battles between ranked contenders this week and some were close calls, making it difficult for Joel Klatt to…

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    Viva Street Style: Politics, pride and fashion take center stage at Diwali festival
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    Viva Street Style: Politics, pride and fashion take center stage at Diwali festival

    Vibrant colours, a mix of tradition and modernity and a celebration of New Zealanders from all walks of life were on full display at the annual Diwali festival in Tāmaki Makaurau. Since its inception in 2002, the Diwali festival, also…

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    How Nick Rees, Jamal Hakim, Arron Wood, Anthony Koutoufides and Roxanne Ingleton plan to save the city
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    How Nick Rees, Jamal Hakim, Arron Wood, Anthony Koutoufides and Roxanne Ingleton plan to save the city

    A special economic zone, payroll tax breaks, a Formula 1 parade, an ABBA concert, free coffee and a back-to-office mandate are some of the pro-business policies being touted to revive ailing Melbourne by leading candidates to become the next city….

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    King Charles kicks off Australian tour with church service
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    King Charles kicks off Australian tour with church service

    King Charles and Queen Camilla joined a church congregation in Sydney for a Sunday service on the first day of their tour of Australia. It is the king’s first visit to Australia since he became head of state in September…

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    Jetstar’s latest two-day members-only sale offers 26,000 flights with prices starting from .
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    Jetstar’s latest two-day members-only sale offers 26,000 flights with prices starting from $26.

    Great news for your wanderlust: airline ticket sales are not uncommon. However, a series of discounted flights starting at $26 is not common. Reason for ultra-cheap fares: Jetstar is running another members-only sale. If you’re a Club Jetstar member –…

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    A Perth judge has slammed Dome Cafe’s serial flashing lights and told him to stay home if he can’t stop
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    A Perth judge has slammed Dome Cafe’s serial flashing lights and told him to stay home if he can’t stop

    Twelve days later the lorry driver was at the Dome Cafe in Byford, where he was sitting at a table next to three girls, aged 15 and 16, wearing school uniforms. The court heard CCTV footage showed Ali moving two…

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    Jetstar’s latest two-day members-only sale offers 26,000 flights with prices starting from .
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    Jetstar’s latest two-day members-only sale offers 26,000 flights with prices starting from $26.

    Great news for your wanderlust: airline ticket sales are not uncommon. However, a series of discounted flights starting at $26 is not common. Reason for ultra-cheap fares: Jetstar is running another members-only sale. If you’re a Club Jetstar member –…

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