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Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the world's smallest continent and a number of islands in the Southern, Indian and Pacific Oceans. Neighbouring countries include Indonesia, East Timor and Papua New Guinea to the north, the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and the French dependency of New Caledonia to the northeast, and New Zealand to the southeast.
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Warning over swine flu in Santa's sack
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 06:54:56 -0000
Santa may bring Australians an unwanted Christmas gift this year - a dose of the swine flu courtesy of expats flying home from Europe, Asia and North America.
ASX to review NAB, AXA APH deal
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 06:51:11 -0000
The ASX says it will review the sequence of events leading up the announcement of a fresh bid for AXA Asia Pacific Holdings by National Australia Bank Ltd.
Rio Tinto ships iron ore to India
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 06:47:08 -0000
Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto said Thursday it had made its first-ever iron ore sale to India, in what it called a "ground-breaking" development.
Baptism of fire awaits convert Chambers
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 06:41:52 -0000
A baptism of fire awaits rugby-convert Will Chambers after Queensland coach Ewen McKenzie confirmed the ex-Melbourne Storm flyer would play in their NSW clash.
Smith tries to top off week with win
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 06:40:18 -0000
What a week it has been for 20-year-old NSW leg-spinner Steve Smith - and the best could be yet to come.
DNA testing may solve crab crime
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 06:39:32 -0000
Authorities are relying on DNA testing to crack down on the illegal trade in mud crabs.
Mariners seal three-year Hutchinson deal
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 06:38:59 -0000
Central Coast have secured the signature of Malta international John Hutchinson for a further three A-League seasons.
Boomers welcome draw
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 06:37:33 -0000
Australia's key basketballers have welcomed the Boomers' 2010 World Championship draw that pits them against the likes of world No.1 Argentina and Serbia.
Don't wind back stimulus money: expert
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 06:27:19 -0000
The chief economist at one of the nation's major banks believes it would be wrong for the federal govt to wind back its stimulus spending planned for next year.
Roar provides case for striker to sign
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 06:13:20 -0000
Contract talks may have stalled, but Brisbane Roar coach Ange Postecoglou believes his club may have provided Sergio van Dijk the best reason to sign.
Reds not out of finals race: Galekovic
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 06:03:10 -0000
Adelaide United goalkeeper Eugene Galekovic says despite the Reds' disappointing A-League campaign, finals are not out of the question for the club.
Knights player Wicks released on bail
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:16:43 -0000
Newcastle Knights rugby league player Danny Wicks has been released from custody after coming up with $30,000 surety for his bail on drug charges.
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Warning over swine flu in Santa's sack
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 06:54:56 -0000
Santa may bring Australians an unwanted Christmas gift this year - a dose of the swine flu courtesy of expats flying home from Europe, Asia and North America.
ASX to review NAB, AXA APH deal
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 06:51:11 -0000
The ASX says it will review the sequence of events leading up the announcement of a fresh bid for AXA Asia Pacific Holdings by National Australia Bank Ltd.
Rio Tinto ships iron ore to India
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 06:47:08 -0000
Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto said Thursday it had made its first-ever iron ore sale to India, in what it called a "ground-breaking" development.
Baptism of fire awaits convert Chambers
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 06:41:52 -0000
A baptism of fire awaits rugby-convert Will Chambers after Queensland coach Ewen McKenzie confirmed the ex-Melbourne Storm flyer would play in their NSW clash.
Smith tries to top off week with win
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 06:40:18 -0000
What a week it has been for 20-year-old NSW leg-spinner Steve Smith - and the best could be yet to come.
DNA testing may solve crab crime
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 06:39:32 -0000
Authorities are relying on DNA testing to crack down on the illegal trade in mud crabs.
Mariners seal three-year Hutchinson deal
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 06:38:59 -0000
Central Coast have secured the signature of Malta international John Hutchinson for a further three A-League seasons.
Boomers welcome draw
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 06:37:33 -0000
Australia's key basketballers have welcomed the Boomers' 2010 World Championship draw that pits them against the likes of world No.1 Argentina and Serbia.
Don't wind back stimulus money: expert
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 06:27:19 -0000
The chief economist at one of the nation's major banks believes it would be wrong for the federal govt to wind back its stimulus spending planned for next year.
Roar provides case for striker to sign
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 06:13:20 -0000
Contract talks may have stalled, but Brisbane Roar coach Ange Postecoglou believes his club may have provided Sergio van Dijk the best reason to sign.
Reds not out of finals race: Galekovic
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 06:03:10 -0000
Adelaide United goalkeeper Eugene Galekovic says despite the Reds' disappointing A-League campaign, finals are not out of the question for the club.
Knights player Wicks released on bail
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:16:43 -0000
Newcastle Knights rugby league player Danny Wicks has been released from custody after coming up with $30,000 surety for his bail on drug charges.
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