Turning point
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Shane Warne was dropped from the Australian cricket team for the Fourth Test against the West Indies. At the age of 29, Warne is reconsidering his future in the sport. His doctor said Warne did not return to playing too soon after his shoulder surgery. He was the most popular figure in Australian cricket in the 1990s despite his involvement in the 1998 betting scandal.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 1999
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Master of the Universe
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Successful film producer and director George Lucas, famous for his Star Wars films, signed a deal to film episodes II and III of his Star War sequels in Australia. The deal was coordinate in secret through the aid of Lachlan Murdoch, son of Rupert Murdoch, who controls 20th Century Fox. Australia has become attractive as a film location for its remote sites.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 1999
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Strine of the times
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This article examines the linguistic changes that have taken place in Australian English. Topics discussed include the growth of the Australian vocabulary, regional accents, and the psychological aspects of language use.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 1999
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