Australia 'unsettled' before the British came? Tony Abbott knows better
The prime minister doesnt need a history lesson on the colonial settlement of this continent. So whats he playing at? Continue reading... Reported by guardian.co.uk 2 hours ago.
View ArticleU.N. decries reports Australia handing back Sri Lanka Tamil asylum seekers
SYDNEY/COLOMBO (Reuters) - The United Nations has expressed "profound concern" about Australia's handling of asylum seekers amid reports that scores of Sri Lankans will be handed over to their...
View ArticleSamsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 to land in Australia on July 14
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View ArticleUS military grounds all F-35 fighter jets but Australia's purchase to go ahead
Defence minister says 'engine concerns' will not affect Australia's $12.4bn purchase of 58 of the same model Continue reading... Reported by guardian.co.uk 2 hours ago.
View ArticleUS grounds entire F-35 fighter jet fleet after unexplained fire
Latest incident in hugely expensive weapons program threatens plane's participation in two UK air shows this month Australia says its multi-billion dollar investment is unaffected Continue reading......
View ArticleRyan haunted by Depay´s goal
Australia goalkeeper Mat Ryan admitted he remains haunted by his performance in a 3-2 loss to Netherlands at the FIFA […] Reported by SoccerNews.com 21 minutes ago.
View ArticleInzamam throws weight behind Misbah captaincy
Former skipper Inzamam-ul-Haq has lauded the Pakistan Cricket Board's decision to retain ODI skipper Misbah-ul-Haq until the 2015 World Cup, which will be played in Australia and New Zealand. Reported...
View ArticleWorld Cup 2014: day 23 live!
· Download the latest World Cup podcast here · Check out the latest brick-by-brick videos · Watch the latest World Cup preview with Nat Coombs · Latest results, schedule and fixtures · Golden Boot...
View ArticleWilliam Hill unveils James Henderson as new CEO
Bookmakers William Hill have announced the appointment of James Henderson as the company's new chief executive officer, effective from 1 August 2014. Henderson currently serves as the group director,...
View ArticleWorld Cup 2014: quarter-finals countdown live!
· Download the latest World Cup podcast here · Check out the latest brick-by-brick videos · Latest results, schedule and fixtures · Golden Boot table · Email rob.bleaney@theguardian.com 9.42am BST *So...
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Bruton girl Jemma Jones selected for GB tetrathlon team
Year 12 student Jemma Jones from Sexey's School, Bruton has been selected to represent Great Britain as part of an international team with Australia and Irish Pony Club Members, at the upcoming Pony...
View ArticleAustralia wing Nick Cummins likely to miss next year's World Cup as he heads...
Talismanic Australia wing is released from national and Western Force contract on 'compassionate grounds' and is set to move to Japan Reported by Telegraph.co.uk 17 hours ago.
View ArticleAbe heads to Australia after step back from post-war pacifism
TOKYO (Reuters) - A week after loosening curbs on Japan's military, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe heads to Australia to bolster security ties and conclude a defence industry agreement that may help seal a...
View ArticleAbbott's Australia remark draws ire
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott is criticised for saying that Australia was "unsettled" before the British arrived. Reported by BBC News 18 hours ago.
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Friday Catch Up: Seekae
In the studio with the rising Australian trio... Australia’s electronic music scene has always struggled to find its own identity. Geographically enormous, the nation’s sheer size plays against it...
View ArticleChildren's star Rolf Harris jailed over sex assaults
LONDON (Reuters) - Veteran Australian entertainer Rolf Harris, a mainstay of family entertainment in Britain and Australia, was jailed for five years and nine months on Friday for assaulting young...
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Bogus 'holiday offer' warning as scammers target Qantas and Virgin Australia...
Would be holiday-makers in Australia have reported getting messages purporting to be from Qantas or Virgin Australia, offering $999 towards a holiday. Reported by MailOnline 15 hours ago.
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VOLCANO discovered by Dover science buff
A DOVER-BORN researcher has helped discover three new volcanoes in Australia.Julie Boyce, who went to St Martin's Primary School and now lives in Melbourne, has been studying for her PHD after...
View ArticleAUSTRALIA: Murray Goulburn opens milk facility
Australian dairy co-operative Devondale Murray Goulburn has opened a new A$80m (US$74.8m) milk production facility. Reported by Just-Food 14 hours ago.
View ArticleNaked Wines lifts a glass to crowdfunding
Sales at the group jumped 40% to £53m in 2013 as membership rose and the winemaker benefited from openings in Australia and the USA Reported by FT.com 13 hours ago.
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