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Duncan: 'Words can't describe my appreciation'iSelect give Mark and Duncan something to smile about.

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Duncan: 'The Cards just didn't fall our way'The tradies' bad luck continued tonight, with their home selling for a fraction above reserve price. We chat to Duncan about their crushing defeat and find he's...

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The All Stars Auction Live BlogSPOILER ALERT: We'll be live-blogging the broadcast of The Block All Stars Auction.

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The Block All Stars: The Best MomentsWe take a look back at the best moments from The Block All Stars.

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The Block Auction: 'I'm nervous, excited... everything'Four houses, six weeks, eight rooms and it all boils down to this: The first ever Block All Stars Auction. Here's your exclusive first look.

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The Block All Stars: Auction DayPictures from The Block All Stars Auction.

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Shaynna: My verdict on the housesJudge Shaynna Blaze weighs in on what she loved (and loathed) about each couple's house.

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The Block All Stars: Mark and Duncan's HouseTake a tour of Mark and Duncan's The Block All Stars house.

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The Block All Stars: Mark and Duncan's JourneyA look back at Mark and Duncan's time on The Block All Stars.

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Mark and Duncan: ExteriorMark, Duncan and Dale broke their winless-streak – in spectacular style

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The Block All Stars: Room Reveal: Mark and Duncan's ExteriorPictures from Mark and Duncan's exterior.

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Are Phil and Amity going to win?They were 'the worst renovators on the easiest series of The Block', but could they be the surprise All Stars winners?

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Duncan: 'I'm ready to go home... I've had enough!'After another disappointing Room Reveal, Duncan admits he's ready to pack it all in.

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The Block All Stars: Room Reveal 7Pictures from Room Reveal 7 on The Block All Stars.

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The Block All Stars: Day 36Pictures from Day 36 on The Block All Stars.

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Mark and Duncan: Living RoomFinishing early, and pleased with the way their room came together, Duncan and Dale had every reason to think they had a chance to win.

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The Block All Stars: Room Reveal: Mark and Duncan's Living RoomPictures from Mark and Duncan's living room.

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The Block All Stars: Room Reveal 6Pictures from Room Reveal 6 on The Block All Stars.

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Gallery: The Good, The Bad and The BraveWith The Block All Stars drawing to a close, we look back at the good, the bad and the brave design choices our Blockheads made this season.

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The Block All Stars: The Good, The Bad and The BraveA look back at the good, the bad and the brave design choices on The Block All Stars.

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