| Source: | ABC News |
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| Published: | Thursday, August 28, 2008 12:51 AEST |
| Expires: | Wednesday, November 26, 2008 12:51 AEST |
The Qld Govt has closed off a 160-metre-long section of the riverside walkway near the Story Bridge in Brisbane's CBD, fearing it could collapse under the weight of Riverfire spectators.
Australian surfer Joel Parkinson wipes out in powerful five- to seven-metre surf off Hawaii.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin fronts a live question and answer session with the Russian people.
Australian author Kate Jennings charts the fall of Wall St and the rise of Barack Obama.
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