Ben Affleck, Sally Field and David O. Russell discuss the significance of the Sundance Film Festival for filmmakers and its importance in their own careers. (Jan. 17)
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Ben Affleck, Sally Field and David O. Russell discuss the significance of the Sundance Film Festival for filmmakers and its importance in their own careers. (Jan. 17)
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New England Patriots running back Shane Vereen, left, is congratulated by quarterback Tom Brady after Vareen's eight-yard touchdown pass reception from Brady during the first half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) smiles on the sideline during the fourth quarter of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in San Francisco, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013. The 49ers won 45-31. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
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With redistributions, retirements and recent controversies in state politics, both major party says every seat will be critical in the March election.
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Premier Colin Barnett says he won't pretend to be the underdog heading into the March poll but Liberals say a couple of key seats will determine the winner.
Deans Gap firies hope line holds
The thermometer reads 48 degrees outside.
Firefighters have been on high alert on Friday hoping the Deans Gap forest fire, on the NSW south coast, doesn't break its containment line.
There are 42 fire trucks and five water-bombers and four remote teams tackling hot spots in the bush.
More than 9000 hectares have burnt since the Deans Gap fire took off early last week.
A handmade sign nailed to a power pole across from the Rural Fire Service Wandandian staging area, near Nowra, says Libby sends her love to Robert, one of the firies.
RFS logistics officer Robyn Bolton told AAP: "The boys are exhausted after going hard at it for over a week."
She said the firefighters' spirits were high and they were being looked after well by catering teams.
Despite the extreme heat, it's been a "quiet one" for fire crews.
But Ms Bolton knows first-hand the danger of becoming complacent.
A forest fire in the area 11 years ago unexpectedly swung back towards her farm, and she lost 28 head of cattle.
Lloyd Dutton's Bawley Point RFS brigade is stationed on a farm property and are "playing the waiting game".
There's a spot fire coming closer in the distance.
"We're going to give it a big hit," he said.
He's hoping a cool change will come through and turn the fire back on itself.
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