The World Islands of Dubai is a man-made archipelago of 300 islands constructed in the shape of a world map and located 4 kilometres off the coast of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Like the Palm Islands, also in Dubai, they are built mainly using sand dredged from the sea. All the artificial island projects are … Continue reading World Islands Dubai
Palm Islands Dubai
The Palm Islands, also referred to as The Palm Dubai and The Palms, are the world's three largest man-made islands, which are being built on the coast of the emirate of Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The project is being handled by Al Nakheel Properties (Nakheel Corporation), which will increase Dubai's shoreline by … Continue reading Palm Islands Dubai
Bog Snorkelling
Bog snorkelling is a sporting event that consists of competitors completing two consecutive lengths of a 60-yard (55 m) water filled trench cut through a peat bog, in the shortest time possible. Competitors must wear snorkels and flippers, and complete the course without using conventional swimming strokes, relying on flipper power alone. Wet suits are … Continue reading Bog Snorkelling
ACMA Action Against 2UE For John Laws Breach
Radio 2UE and John Laws have once again failed to disclose announcements as commercials. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has filed an application in the Federal Court of Australia seeking a civil penalty order against Radio 2UE Sydney Pty Ltd for breaching the licence condition. The 2UE breaches relate to 13 failures by … Continue reading ACMA Action Against 2UE For John Laws Breach
Rolf Harris: Master Entertainer
Rolf Harris CBE, AM is almost unique among Australian entertainers, in that he excels and is prominent in many different areas of the arts. He is a musician, singer, composer, television host, sportsman and painter, who has even painted an oficial portrait of the Queen. Rolf was born on 30th March 1930 in the Perth … Continue reading Rolf Harris: Master Entertainer
Bolivia’s Women Wrestlers
Traditionally, women wrestling in Bolivia would be unheard of. But today, it is becoming more and more common for crowds trying to escape the realities of Bolivia's harsh conditions. El Alto is the foremost city for women's wrestling. At bit's largest public gymnasium, hundreds of people sit for hours and watch the seemingly endless array … Continue reading Bolivia’s Women Wrestlers
Queensland Bulls Defeat NSW Blues In Sheffield Shield
The incredibly talented and hard to beat Queensland cricket team continued their Sheffield Shield surge, attacking New South Wales's title defence hopes with a crushing 10-wicket victory at the SCG. The Bulls notched their third outright win in four games and left NSW lying last on the table, 16 points adrift of the vastly superior … Continue reading Queensland Bulls Defeat NSW Blues In Sheffield Shield
New Zealand Appoint Andy Moles As Cricket Coach
Andy Moles has been appointed to replace John Bracewell as New Zealand cricket coach. The former Warwickshire batsman was appointed after the favourite for the job, Matthew Mott, withdrew at the last minute. English-born Moles, 47, will take up the role next week in time for the West Indies series, which begins with the Test … Continue reading New Zealand Appoint Andy Moles As Cricket Coach
Kiwis Claim Australian Cricket Crowds Abusive
The New Zealand cricket team is the latest to raise the issue of abusive Australian crowds, claiming they were taunted as "faggots" during the first Test at the Gabba. Kiwi fast bowler Iain O'Brien has described the Brisbane crowd as "embarrassing" and claimed the Black Caps were subjected to repeated and systematic abuse. "I don't … Continue reading Kiwis Claim Australian Cricket Crowds Abusive
Australia v Wales: Historical Notes (2008)
This is the 28th meeting between the two sides. Australia has won 17 of the previous Tests and Wales nine, with the 2006 clash at the Millennium Stadium drawn 29-29. The rivalry between the two teams on Welsh soil has been close: Australia has won nine times to Wales’ seven, along with the 2006 draw. … Continue reading Australia v Wales: Historical Notes (2008)
Waugh Returns To Wallabies In Wales Test (2008)
Phil Waugh will return as a starter for the Qantas Wallabies in Saturday's James Bevan Trophy Rugby Union Test match against Wales at Cardiff. Waugh, who returns to the Millennium Stadium where he led Australia during its 29-29 draw with Wales in 2006, is one of five alterations to the starting combination from that which … Continue reading Waugh Returns To Wallabies In Wales Test (2008)
Wallabies Arrive In Cardiff (2008)
The Wallabies gained a hard-fought 18-13 triumph over France in icy cold conditions at Stade de France on Saturday night, and have now arrived in Cardiff for the last Test of their European rugby tour. With wins over Italy and England, the Australians need to beat Wales at Millennium Stadium to achieve a rare northern … Continue reading Wallabies Arrive In Cardiff (2008)
Australian Labor Policies May Be Placed On Hold
The ambitious Australian financial rescue package, announced by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd last month, has been welcomed by most Australians. However, some key policies, such as the carbon trading scheme, may have to be placed on hold to pay for the rescue. Rudd has announced several measures designed to reduce the immediate impact on Australia … Continue reading Australian Labor Policies May Be Placed On Hold
HREOC Programs Diverting Young Indigenous From Incarceration
Federal Social Justice Commissioner Tom Calma, has released a new report which calls for the 'skilling up' of existing services that work with Indigenous young people with cognitive or mental health issues, in an effort to halt their slide into the juvenile justice system. The report is from the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission … Continue reading HREOC Programs Diverting Young Indigenous From Incarceration
Caroline Chisholm: The Emigrant’s Friend
Caroline Chisholm was known as 'the emigrant's friend', having earned the title for her work with poor migrants to Australia in the 1800's. But despite all her work and her fame today, she died poor and forgotten after such an amazing life. Caroline was one of this country's most outstanding women. Her portrait was on … Continue reading Caroline Chisholm: The Emigrant’s Friend
Sir Henry Parkes: Father of Federation
Sir Henry Parkes is known in Australian history as the Father of Federation, following his famous 1889 Tenterfield speech. Sadly, having worked so tirelessly to make Australia independent from Britain, he died before the dream became reality. Henry Parkes is considered one of the great men in forming Australia into the country it is today. … Continue reading Sir Henry Parkes: Father of Federation
FOI Cover Up By Immigration Department
A tribunal has found the Immigration Department was wrong in refusing to release 282 documents under FOI legislation, concerning Dr Mohamed Haneef. Only one document, about the Immigration Minister's actions, was exempt, as it might be "misinterpreted by the public". The findings are by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) under the Freedom of Information Act … Continue reading FOI Cover Up By Immigration Department
Scrapped Work Choices Legislation and Unfair Dismissal Laws
Australian law firms are expecting the Federal government's upcoming move to end Work Choices legislation, in favour of Labor's new industrial relations law, will bring an influx of employment-related work. Unfair dismissal changes have historically prompted a significant number of clients to seek legal advice, according to Baker & McKenzie partner Michael Michalandos. He expects … Continue reading Scrapped Work Choices Legislation and Unfair Dismissal Laws
Woollarawarre Bennelong: Bush Ambassador
The Sydney Opera House is located on Bennelong Point, named after the first Indigenous Australian to have intimate contact with Europeans. However, the story of Bennelong is also the story of a true statesman, diplomat and bush politician. The 25th of November 1789, almost two years after the landing of the First Fleet, was a … Continue reading Woollarawarre Bennelong: Bush Ambassador
Australian Soil Studies Question Effect Of Climate Change
Climate change may not be as severe as predicted, suggests an international study that shows current modelling of carbon dioxide emissions from soils are overestimated by as much as 20%. The view, reported in the latest Nature Geoscience journal, is based on a study of Australian soils that finds the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) … Continue reading Australian Soil Studies Question Effect Of Climate Change
Down Syndrome Family Wins Six Year Visa Battle
Perth midwife Tracey Robinson and her husband, Paul, have won a six-year battle against the Immigration Department to stay in Australia with their Down syndrome son. Immigration Minister Chris Evans has foreshadowed reform of the visa process for families with disabled children after using his discretion this week to grant the Robinsons permanent residency. Senator … Continue reading Down Syndrome Family Wins Six Year Visa Battle
Saturday Night Live Hillary Clinton and Sarah Palin
The hilarious parody by Tina Fey as Sarah Palin and Amy Poehler as Hillary Clinton, as seen on Saturday Night Live. A non-partisan joint statement by Senator Hillary Clinton (Amy Poehler) and Governor Sarah Palin (Tina Fey) satirises the apparent chauvinistic undertones of the election. As Hillary rants about an opportunity squandered, Sarah becomes "adorable" … Continue reading Saturday Night Live Hillary Clinton and Sarah Palin
Edmund Barton: Australia’s First Prime Minister
Edmund Barton was born in Glebe Sydney in 1849 to William and Mary Louise (nee Whydah). A clever boy with a love of literature, music and art, Barton was educated at Fort Street Model School and Sydney Grammar School. It was at Sydney Grammar that Barton first met Richard O’Connor. The lives of Barton and … Continue reading Edmund Barton: Australia’s First Prime Minister
ASIC Position On Short Selling
The continuing effects of the global financial crisis have resulted in what some have called unprecedented turmoil in financial markets. Some of the volatility in stock markets has been blamed on short selling. Short selling is an activity whereby an entity enters into an agreement to sell a security that it does not currently own. … Continue reading ASIC Position On Short Selling
Glass Ceiling For Women Lawyers
Just 90 years after winning the right to practice law, woman currently make up 68% of all law graduates, which is a remarkable achievement. However, females account for only 16% of partners, and less than 3% of managing partners and/or CEO's which raises questions of gender equality at the senior management level within Australian law … Continue reading Glass Ceiling For Women Lawyers
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