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Best job in the world?

By Channel 4 News

Updated on 06 May 2009

A British man has won an Australian competition for what's being described as the "best job in the world." But is it? What do you think is the best job in the world?

Island paradise (Credit: Getty Images)

34-year-old Ben Southall will now be given £74,000 to spend six months on a tropical island, relaxing and blogging about his experiences.

The island caretaker job was dreamed up by Queensland's tourism board who were overwhelmed by 34,000 applications for the post.

Interview: Ben Southall

Jon Snow interviews 34-year-old Ben Southall about winning "the best job in the world".

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