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Australia leads the way for world's largest marine park

Mon, 18/06/2012 - 16:24 by RESHMI CHAKRAVORTY

The world's largest network of marine parks to protect ocean life, with limits placed on fishing and oil and gas exploration off the coast are being planned by Australia.

Samsung wins right to sell Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia

Wed, 30/11/2011 - 17:20 by Neka Sehgal

Samsung wins a battle in the patent wars against Apple!

Qatar to host 2022 World Cup

Thu, 02/12/2010 - 23:12 by Prince damin

Zurich, Switzerland -- Qatar beat out Australia, South Korea, Japan and the United States to host the 2022 World Cup, FIFA announced Thursday.

It will be the first time a World Cup will be hosted by a Middle Eastern nation. The United States, South Korea and Japan all previously have hosted the tournament.

"The World Cup is going to new lands and I am a happy president as we speak of the development of football," FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter said in congratulating Qatar.

"Thank you for believing in change and believing in expanding the game and thank you for giving Qatar a chance," said Sheik Mohammed bin Hamad al-Thani, who chaired Qatar's bid. "We will not let you down. We will make you proud."

China's restriction on export of rare-earth metals to continue

Fri, 29/10/2010 - 11:31 by Anter Prakash Singh

The export restrictions imposed by China on rare elements used in high tech devices including wind turbines and batteries are likely to continue despite pressure from the United States and Japan to allow free export.

Coral die-off may be the worst ever

Fri, 22/10/2010 - 09:53 by Prince damin

Canberra, Australia -- Huge swathes of coral in Southeast Asian and Indian Ocean reefs have died in what scientists say may be "the worst such event known to science."

Scientists from the Australian Research Center and James Cook University say coral cover in the region could drop from an average of 50 percent to about 10 percent and will take years to recover, striking at local fishing and regional tourism industries, ScienceDaily.com reported Thursday.

"It is certainly the worst coral die-off we have seen since 1998. It may prove to be the worst such event known to science," Andrew Baird of the ARC said. "So far around 80 percent of Acropora colonies and 50 percent of colonies from other species have died since the outbreak began in May this year."

Three accused in 'black magic' sex trial

Fri, 22/10/2010 - 09:09 by Prince damin

Sydney -- Three people are on trial in Australia for allegedly telling people they'd been cursed then luring them to "prayer sessions" that involved sex, officials say.

Tony Golossian, 62, Arthur Psichogios, 40, and his wife, Frances Psichogios, 39 have pleaded not guilty to charges, The (Sydney) Daily Telegraph reported Thursday.

Crown prosecutor Sarah Huggett said victims were told curses had been put on them and that to remove the curses they had to attend "prayer sessions" where they were blindfolded and sex took place.

The women also received phone calls from "demonic voices," Huggett alleged.

The fiance of one of the victims also received similar calls telling him not to marry the woman, calls Hugget said were designed to isolate her.

'Runaway' evolution spreading toads

Thu, 21/10/2010 - 09:12 by Prince damin

Townsville, Australia -- A runaway evolutionary effect is accelerating the spread in Australia of the invasive cane toad species, scientists say.

Researchers say toads living at the very edge of their range have evolved into "super-invaders" able to move beyond the boundaries of their existing habitat, the BBC reported Wednesday.

And when toads at those frontiers breed, researchers say, their offspring are inheriting this capability of moving into new territory.
Scientists have observed that toads at the edge of the range had bigger front legs and stronger back legs, equipping them to more effectively jump into and invade new areas.

Oprah’s big surprise: free Australia trip for her audience

Tue, 14/09/2010 - 07:03 by Samia Sehgal

Oprah Winfrey is big on surprises. The talk show queen left her audience astounded when she declared she’d be taking all of them “ultimate viewers” to Australia.

'Oprah' fans get free trips Down Under

Tue, 14/09/2010 - 05:15 by Prince damin

Chicago -- Oprah Winfrey kicked off the 25th and final season opener of her U.S. chat show by gifting gifting 300 members of her studio audience with trips to Australia.

gifting 300 members of her studio audience with trips to Australia.

The New York Times reported fans were offered eight-day trips in December during Monday's edition of "The Oprah Winfrey Show."

At least two installments of the show, including one at the Sydney Opera House, are expected to be taped while Winfrey's group is in Australia, the Times said.

The beloved media mogul has a reputation for generosity toward her fans. During one episode in 2004, every member of her studio audience was given a car.

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Miley Cyrus-Liam Hemsworth dating again

Mon, 13/09/2010 - 21:09 by Samia Sehgal

Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth are both off the market again. Less than a month after their widely-reported split, the Disney star is back with her Aussie boyfriend. They were spotted together in Los Angeles on Saturday.

Jobs plentiful in Australia

Mon, 06/09/2010 - 10:40 by Prince damin

Canberra, Australia -- In defiance of stubborn global unemployment Australia is reporting continued growth in job creation.

Job advertisements nationwide increased 2.6 percent in August, more than 36 percent higher than this time last year. the Australian Broadcasting Corp. reported Monday.

It is the fourth consecutive quarter of job creation with an average of more than 176,000 jobs advertised each week.

Australia's unemployment rate stands at 5.3 percent , much lower than that of the United States and most of western Europe. Australia has escaped the most serious effect of the global financial crisis buoyed by strong domestic demand and exports of raw materials to China and India.

Crocodile Dundee free to leave Australia

Sat, 04/09/2010 - 22:16 by Prince damin

Sydney -- Paul "Crocodile Dundee" Hogen is free to leave Australia after settling a tax dispute, his attorney says.

Hogan's lawyer issued a statement saying the actor will be allowed to fly back to Los Angeles but must provide security.

Hogen, who resides in Los Angeles with his wife and son, has been in a long running dispute with the Australian Tax Office over the amount of taxes he owes in Australia. He returned to Australia to attend the funeral of his mother when the Australian Tax Office placed a travel restriction on him and prevented him from leaving the county.

Hogen is best known for his performance as Crocodile Dundee -- the wise cracking crocodile poacher who travels to New York City.