Courier-Mail

Harry, this is your Courier-Mail update for Thursday, 07 February 2008

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JAPANESE whalers have killed a Minke whale and calf in the name of 'science'.
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Accidental overdose killed Heath

ACTOR Heath Ledger died after taking a lethal cocktail of pain killers, sedatives and antidepressants, it was confirmed today. An inquiry is being launched into why he was prescribed so many drugs.

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Thurston scores cyber squeeze

FORGET about scoring points on the field, Cowboys captain Johnathan Thurston has been flat-out kicking goals online with an older woman.

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'Teen pulled knife on teachers'

A 17-YEAR-OLD youth has been charged after walking through the grounds of a primary school north of Brisbane armed with a knife.

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Tourist ban on Kokoda Track

VILLAGERS have blocked Papua New Guinea's historic Kokoda Track, declaring trekking tourists unwelcome.

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Killer tornadoes lash US

RESCUE crews are searching for victims after dozens of deadly tornadoes ripped across the US killing at least 52 people and leaving a massive trail of destruction.