| Source: | AM |
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| Published: | Tuesday, August 26, 2008 8:00 AEST |
| Expires: | Monday, November 24, 2008 8:00 AEST |
Australia's Olympic team touched down in Sydney this morning. Although some of them looked tired there were plenty of smiles and hugs for families and friends who had gathered at Sydney airport.
ABC News Online takes a look at the big stories from 2008.
Heath Ledger has been named best supporting actor at the Critics Choice Awards.
The Australian music industry has been forced to adapt to the age of digital downloads.
Want to know more about the Sydney Festival? Ask our blogger Antonette Collins.
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