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Harry, this is your Courier-Mail update for Wednesday, 23 January 2008

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Apparent overdose ... actor Heath Ledger has been found dead in a New York apartment.

Heath Ledger found dead in NY

DEVELOPING: Australian actor Heath Ledger has been found dead at a downtown Manhattan residence, a New York Police Department spokesman says.

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Qconfidential More Qconfidential News

Fergie avoids sticky situation

It was a case of security guard to the rescue when Fergie, in Brisbane to support The Police, got caught with a mouthful of gum.

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Queensland More Queensland News

Rolfe denies misconduct

Ross Rolfe, a top public servant in the Beattie government who is being investigated by the CMC, has denied any wrongdoing.

National More National News

Groceries cost sparks inquiry

SHOPPERS will soon be able to monitor the price of certain supermarket items online as part of a Federal Government probe into the grocery industry.

ISRAEL will continue acting in Gaza, even at the price of international condemnation, Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni said today, as the UN Security Council met to discuss Israel's blockade of the impoverished territory.

Sport More Sport News

Sharapova knocks out Henin

RUSSIAN glamour girl Maria Sharapova brought world No.1 Justine Henin's Australian Open and her 32-match winning streak to a shuddering halt in Melbourne.