Tag: Australia
Captain Cook's boomerang set for auction
An Aboriginal boomerang collected by Britain's Captain James Cook on his first trip to Australia - which was then New Holland - in 1770 but lost to public sight ever since goes on sale next month.[MORE]
Brisbane to host Qatar qualifier
Brisbane will host Australia's crucial World Cup qualifying match against Qatar on October 15, officials said.[MORE]
Police concerned for missing man
Police are concerned about the welfare of a man, who was last seen in Alice Springs on Sunday.[MORE]
Fiji condemnation continues at Pacific forum
The condemnation of Fiji continues, following the interim government's decision not to take part in talks with 15 other Pacific leaders at Niue.[MORE]
Learoyd-Lahrs rubbed out for rest of season
Raiders forward Tom Learoyd-Lahrs has been suspended for seven matches by the NRL judiciary for a dangerous throw.[MORE]
Bosnich determined after sealing Mariners deal
Former Socceroos goalkeeper Mark Bosnich says he is ready to restart his career after sealing a seven-week deal with the Central Coast Mariners.[MORE]
Patients return to hospital after chemical scare
Patients have been allowed to return to a hospital in southern New South Wales after reports of a chemical spill sparked an evacuation.[MORE]
Wallace a medal chance in K1 final
Australia's Ken Wallace has won his semi-final in the men's K1 1,000 metres at the Beijing Olympics.[MORE]
Alleged war criminal Zentai granted bail
An 86-year-old alleged war criminal has been granted bail while he continues to fight efforts to have him extradited.[MORE]
Boomers not ruling out Rocky-like miracle
Boomers coach Brian Goorjian says his team is capable of causing a massive upset against the US.[MORE]
No baby whale feeding solution after expert talks
Concerns about a baby whale abandoned off Sydney's northern beaches are growing after talks with US experts failed to come up with a way to save the animal.[MORE]
Nelson questions Pacific worker scheme
Federal Opposition Leader Brendan Nelson has toughened his stance on the Federal Government's Pacific guest worker trial.[MORE]
Bali bombers' executions delayed
Indonesia's Attorney-General says that the executions of the Bali bombers will now be delayed until at least October.[MORE]
WWI soldier's remains unearthed in Belgium
British archaeologists have found the remains of an Australia World War I soldier during an excavation in Belgium.[MORE]
High Court considers cost-saving measures
A Parliamentary committee has heard the High Court's budget is so tight it has considered scrapping the practice of stitting outside Canberra.[MORE]
Asbestos fund threatened by tax case: James Hardie
James Hardie says the fund set up to compensate victims of asbestos-related diseases is in a good cash position but future contributions could be under threat if it loses a disputed tax case. [MORE]
New approach needed to reduce road toll: Albanese
Federal Infrastructure Minister Anthony Albanese has expressed concern that a declining national road toll appears to have stalled.[MORE]
Hit-run accused drove aggressively, court told
A Canberra court has heard a 22-year-old Sydney man accused of killing his girlfriend in a hit-and-run incident was driving aggressively when he returned to the scene.[MORE]
Miners lift local market
Investors have driven up the miners after a boost in commodity prices, but for the banks it has been a lacklustre session, after a poor performance on Wall Street overnight.[MORE]
Noseless bike seats a less pressing option
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Research reveals that bicycle seats without the protruding nose can help to ease discomfort.[MORE]
Heartache for veteran windsurfer Crisp
Australian sailor Jessica Crisp has missed out on a medal in the women's windsurfing class at the Beijing Olympics.[MORE]
School takes modern approach to student exams
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Students at a Sydney school are being encouraged to take their phones, laptops and MP3s into exams.[MORE]
Track cycling plan 'came back to bite us on the bum'
Australia's head track cycling's coach Martin Barras says they may have adopted the wrong strategy over the past four years, resulting in a modest showing in Beijing.[MORE]
Australian man critical after 11 days in Laos jungle
A Melbourne man is in a critical condition in a Bangkok hospital after getting stranded in the jungles of Laos for 11 days. [MORE]
Carneli through in taekwondo
Australia's Ryan Carneli has won his opening taekwondo bout at the Beijing Olympics.[MORE]
