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1)  Australia: Officials tested air samples inside Virgin Blue Terminal at Melbourne Airport after a mystery gas affected more than 50 people. (00:05:00)

2)  Indonesia: A heap of garbage collapsed on shacks in Indonesia, resulting in some 140 people left missing. (00:06:56)

3)  Singapore: The Housing and Development Board (HDB) cracks down on cash back arrangements for all resale flat transactions. The Central Provident Fund (CPF) Board is also set to conduct independent valuation on any suspected over-valued flats. (00:07:25)

4)  Singapore: A look at Singapore's deep tunnel sewage system which is set to be operational at the end of the year. Sound bite of Dr Yaacob Ibrahim, Minister for Environment and Water Resources. (00:09:25)

5)  Singapore: Seven community agencies came together to launch a nationwide programme called "BABES", which aims to help troubled mothers-to-be deal with unwanted pregnancies. Sound bite of Eunice Olsen, spokesperson for BABES. (00:11:10)

6)  Business: Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust (A-REIT) buys four industrial properties from SingTel. (00:17:30)

7)  Business: The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is set to hire Heng Swee Keat as its new Managing Director. (00:17:50)

8)  Business: Venture Corp posted a 14% decrease to S$207 million in its full year net profit. (00:18:10)

9)  Singapore: Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong is visiting Saudi Arabia as part of efforts of Singapore to deepen ties with the Middle East. Sound bite of SM Goh. (00:18:50)

10)  Singapore: A look at a forum by Channel NewsAsia (CNA) called "High Stakes: The Casino Debate", and how Singaporeans can get their voices heard. Sound bite of Ong Hee Yah, Managing Director of Programming & Distribution at MediaCorp News. (00:21:30)

11)  Malaysia: Malaysia announced plans to venture into joint television productions with Singapore, as a way of enhancing bilateral ties. Sound bite of Chua Foo Yong, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MediaCorp TV. (00:23:48)

12)  Sports: Highlights of the 2005 National Basketball Association (NBA) All Star Game. (00:29:10)

13)  Sports: Highlights of the Football Association (FA) Cup 5th Round match between Newcastle and Chelsea. (00:30:20)

14)  Sports: Newcomers Paya Lebar Punggol looks set to be the dark horse in the S-League. (00:31:00)

15)  Singapore: Fire safety tips from the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF). (00:31:55)