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Let’s tax our fat

With the unveiling of the world’s first fat tax in Denmark, Matthew Dixon investigates if it is a possible solution for Australia’s obesity problems.

An expensive show?

A visit to the Royal Melbourne Show can be costly. Matthew Dixon finds out if this major event is really worth the expense.

Let’s tax our fat

With the unveiling of the world’s first fat tax in Denmark, Matthew Dixon investigates if it is a possible solution for Australia’s obesity problems.

An expensive show?

A visit to the Royal Melbourne Show can be costly. Matthew Dixon finds out if this major event is really worth the expense.

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Let’s tax our fat

With the unveiling of the world’s first fat tax in Denmark, Matthew Dixon investigates if it is a possible solution for Australia’s obesity problems.

An expensive show?

A visit to the Royal Melbourne Show can be costly. Matthew Dixon finds out if this major event is really worth the expense.

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UEFA Champions League 2011/2012 Preview

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Film review: Horrible Bosses

Horrible Bosses is an entertaining and at times laugh-out-loud comedy that has enough funny moments to make it a movie to watch, says George Galanis.

Bike polo holds court

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Film review: Red Dog

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Where are they now? Rania Spooner

La Trobe graduate Rania Spooner works for a regional daily newspaper and says she wouldn’t have done her cadetship any other way. She chatted to Matthew Dixon for our ‘Where are they now?’ project.

Is gun regulation really the answer?

Does the tragic massacre in Norway force us in Australia to question our attitude towards firearm control? Matthew Dixon considers Australia’s stance on firearms.