The discovery along Africa’s east coast of the world’s biggest gas finds in a decade threatens to undo investment plans on the other side of the Indian Ocean.
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NSW premier welcomes G20 meeting in Sydney
NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell says he's delighted Sydney has been chosen to host the world's finance ministers and central bank governors in 2014 after missing out on the…
Charlotte Dawson Twitter attack sparks call for changes to laws against cyber bullying
The Federal Coalition is calling for changes to existing laws – or for new tougher laws – that would better protect people from cyber-bullying and harassment. It follows…
Bungling burglar stuck in lift well
A WOULD-BE burglar has been arrested after getting stuck in the lift well of a city building. The man was rescued by firefighters after climbing on to the…
Australia Mining Slowdown Hitting Economy Never Down on Luck
Australia, known as the lucky country for its resource abundance and temperate climate, is about to find out how long its latest winning streak will last.
Too early to say Qld flu epidemic is over
Queensland Health say its too early to say a flu epidemic is sweeping the state.
Aussie, N.Z. Dollars Drop as Resources Outlook Weakens
Australia’s dollar touched the lowest level in a month after commodities slid amid concern global economic growth will weaken.
Girl’s first-time tragedy: she hoped pregnancy would ‘go away’, inquest hears
A young mother hid her dead baby girl in a plastic bag in her car and did not tell her parents or friends she was pregnant because she…
Nuclear Test Survivor, International Advocate Dies
MAJURO, Marshall Islands (Marianas Variety, Aug. 27, 2012) – A survivor of nuclear fallout from a Pacific hydrogen bomb test, who traveled the globe to speak out about…
Asylum seekers on hunger strike over Nauru
HUNDREDS of asylum seekers on Christmas Island are believed to have gone on hunger strike to protest against being sent to Nauru for their claims to be…