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These are the most recent articles mentioning "australia" Woman killed in storm chaos Posted 04/02/08, 05:51 POWERFUL winds killed at least one person as wild weather swept across southern Australia today, causing mayhem in Victoria. People were warned to stay out of central Melbourne and thousands of homes in Victoria were left without power as winds of up to 100km/h hit the state. Strong winds also s... Pay-per-view funerals go online Posted 04/01/08, 22:30 ... gawk at," he said. "There is a password for the family to send to people who want to watch online." He said mourners as far away as Australia and Canada had already used the system. "The families have been absolutely delighted to be able to share in the proceedings when it wa... Aussie facing 10-year drug sentence Posted 04/02/08, 08:05 ... tted owning the drug, and urine and blood tests later revealed traces of marijuana in his system, the court heard. Mr Houston is one of a string of Australians in custody over drugs matters in Bali. Several in recent years have avoided lengthy sentences after satisfying the court they were drug ... Dolly gives Aussie US Idol star wow factor Posted 04/02/08, 05:34 ... d Chris Daughtry. He is one of nine people left in the competition. The show, now in its seventh series, is being aired on pay TV channel Fox8 in Australia. distributor Alinta said. Metropolitan Ambulance Service spokesman Paul Bentley said ambulance officers also attended calls after peopl... Australian facing 10 years jail Posted 04/02/08, 08:05 ... tted owning the drug, and urine and blood tests later revealed traces of marijuana in his system, the court heard. Mr Houston is one of a string of Australians in custody over drugs matters in Bali. Several in recent years have avoided lengthy sentences after satisfying the court they were drug ... Missing family mystery baffles police Posted 04/02/08, 07:35 ... hem missing for a while because they were under the belief they had gone on a holiday, but all our information at this stage states they are still in Australia,'' Sgt Caporn said. Police say they have not yet identified Mr Kadwell's next of kin. y the strong winds. Police said crucial Melbourn... Missing family mystery baffles police Posted 04/02/08, 07:35 ... hem missing for a while because they were under the belief they had gone on a holiday, but all our information at this stage states they are still in Australia,'' Sgt Caporn said. Police say they have not yet identified Mr Kadwell's next of kin. y the strong winds. Police said crucial Melbourn... Missing family mystery baffles police Posted 04/02/08, 07:35 ... hem missing for a while because they were under the belief they had gone on a holiday, but all our information at this stage states they are still in Australia,'' Sgt Caporn said. Police say they have not yet identified Mr Kadwell's next of kin. y the strong winds. Police said crucial Melbourn... Missing family mystery baffles police Posted 04/02/08, 07:35 ... hem missing for a while because they were under the belief they had gone on a holiday, but all our information at this stage states they are still in Australia,'' Sgt Caporn said. Police say they have not yet identified Mr Kadwell's next of kin. y the strong winds. Police said crucial Melbourn... Stocks close higher, led by banks Posted 04/02/08, 06:43 ... scrubbing their books clean of soured investments. The banking sector closed stronger, with ANZ adding $1.13, or 5.04 per cent, to $23.54, National Australia Bank up $1.37 to $30.50, Commonwealth Bank finding $2.20 to $44.29 and Westpac picking up $1.52, or 6.5 per cent, to $24.92. The energy se... Kylie sings for 20m US TV viewers Posted 04/02/08, 06:34 The Australian pop star sang two songs in what was her first US TV performance in five years. "Are you feeling good?" Minogue, wearing a platinum blonde bobbed wig, red sequined mini-dress and gold platform shoes, asked the studio audience before singing her ballad, All I See . The gig ... Music industry wants gyms to pay more Posted 04/02/08, 06:25 The Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA) says current payments are "grossly undervalued" and unfair on artists and labels. The PPCA said it had asked the independent Copyright Tribunal, which is currently investigating the rates, to introduce a new scheme. Fitness centres... Music industry wants gyms to pay more Posted 04/02/08, 06:25 The Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA) says current payments are "grossly undervalued" and unfair on artists and labels. The PPCA said it had asked the independent Copyright Tribunal, which is currently investigating the rates, to introduce a new scheme. Fitness centres... Winds wreak havoc in southern states Posted 04/02/08, 06:21 ... central Melbourne and thousands of homes in Victoria were left without power as winds of up to 100km/h hit the state. Strong winds also struck South Australia and Tasmania. A woman in her 60s was killed when a wall collapsed in Mentone in Melbourne's south this afternoon. An ambulance spokesman s... Winds wreak havoc in southern states Posted 04/02/08, 06:21 ... central Melbourne and thousands of homes in Victoria were left without power as winds of up to 100km/h hit the state. Strong winds also struck South Australia and Tasmania. A woman in her 60s was killed when a wall collapsed in Mentone in Melbourne's south this afternoon. An ambulance spokesman s... Wind farm 'threatens' 1000-year-old tree Posted 04/02/08, 05:53 ... d highest mountain. "The Hallet 3 cluster of 32 turbines planned for the Mt Bryan area is only 20 metres from possibly the oldest tree in South Australia," Ms Kanck said. "The eucalyptus bicostata is a form of blue-gum that is unique to SA. "The wind farm also threatens vulner... Wind farm 'threatens' 1000-year-old tree Posted 04/02/08, 05:53 ... d highest mountain. "The Hallet 3 cluster of 32 turbines planned for the Mt Bryan area is only 20 metres from possibly the oldest tree in South Australia," Ms Kanck said. "The eucalyptus bicostata is a form of blue-gum that is unique to SA. "The wind farm also threatens vulner... Gallery gets record art donation Posted 04/03/08, 07:22 But nearly 50 years and hundreds of acquisitions later, the Australian art patron has donated his entire $35m collection to the Art Gallery of New South Wales – the single greatest gift of works to an Australian gallery. The 260 works span five decades of international contemporary art, and ... 'Arabian prince' on trial for $8m fraud Posted 04/03/08, 08:00 ... ly. Mr Yusuf, of Eltham North, used the title to open a bank account, used a Prince Omar Yusuf stamp to mark the back of cheques and even created an Australia Post stamp bearing his picture for correspondence. He also had a website which included photographs of himself in helicopters, jets and yac... Probe digs for 'inconvenient grocery truths' Posted 04/03/08, 06:59 ... including the nature of competition at the supply, wholesale and retail levels. It was closed to the public this morning, but in an address to the Australia Israel Chamber of Commerce, Mr Samuel said he had been bemused by the 150 submissions made to the inquiry. "It's been fascinating to ... Aussie singer's Dolly dazzle keeps him alive Posted 04/03/08, 08:51 ... hird favourite to win the show. American Idol is the highest rating show in the US, with more than 30 million viewers each episode. It screens in Australia on pay TV channel Fox8. ling, and call for reform. Some were making "thoughts on the run'', he said. "There's either an inco... Call to limit Gallipoli Anzac tourists Posted 04/03/08, 09:43 Thousands of Australian tourists flock to Turkey every Anzac Day to mark the anniversary of the landing of troops in the ill-fated Gallipoli campaign of 1915. Professor Joan Beaumont, soon-to-be director of the Faculty of Arts at the Australia National University, today said tension between herit... Call to limit Gallipoli Anzac tourists Posted 04/03/08, 09:43 Thousands of Australian tourists flock to Turkey every Anzac Day to mark the anniversary of the landing of troops in the ill-fated Gallipoli campaign of 1915. Professor Joan Beaumont, soon-to-be director of the Faculty of Arts at the Australia National University, today said tension between herit... Aussie Johns survives in US Idol Posted 04/03/08, 08:51 ... rd favourite to win the show. American Idol is the highest rating show in the US, with more than 30 million viewers each episode. It screens in Australia on pay TV channel Fox8. ent, few people questioned whether the development should proceed simply in order to accommodate the growing numbe... Shares strong despite US recession fears Posted 04/03/08, 08:15 ... he said. "The most positive news out of today has been the continuation in the strength of the financial sector." Mr Vaughan said Australia's financial sector had been "aggressively oversold" previously. "A lot of people are maybe thinking a lot of this credit issue h... 'Prince' on trial for $8m fraud Posted 04/03/08, 08:00 ... y. Mr Yusuf, of Eltham North, used the title to open a bank account, used a Prince Omar Yusuf stamp to mark the back of cheques and even created an Australia Post stamp bearing his picture for correspondence. He also had a website which included photographs of himself in helicopters, jets and ya... 'Prince' on trial for $8m fraud Posted 04/03/08, 08:00 ... y. Mr Yusuf, of Eltham North, used the title to open a bank account, used a Prince Omar Yusuf stamp to mark the back of cheques and even created an Australia Post stamp bearing his picture for correspondence. He also had a website which included photographs of himself in helicopters, jets and ya... Dollar closes above 91 US cents Posted 04/03/08, 07:27 At 1700 AEDT, the Australian dollar was trading at $US0.9139/44, up from yesterday's close of $US0.9065/68. During the day, the Australian dollar traded between a high of $US0.9154 and a low of $US0.9130. Asian equity markets put in a solid performance today, moving in an opposite direction to Wa... Dollar closes above 91 US cents Posted 04/03/08, 07:27 At 1700 AEDT, the Australian dollar was trading at $US0.9139/44, up from yesterday's close of $US0.9065/68. During the day, the Australian dollar traded between a high of $US0.9154 and a low of $US0.9130. Asian equity markets put in a solid performance today, moving in an opposite direction to Wa... Benefactor makes record art donation Posted 04/03/08, 07:22 But nearly 50 years and hundreds of acquisitions later, the Australian art patron has donated his entire $35m collection to the Art Gallery of New South Wales – the single greatest gift of works to an Australian gallery. The 260 works span five decades of international contemporary art, and ... Benefactor makes record art donation Posted 04/03/08, 07:22 But nearly 50 years and hundreds of acquisitions later, the Australian art patron has donated his entire $35m collection to the Art Gallery of New South Wales – the single greatest gift of works to an Australian gallery. The 260 works span five decades of international contemporary art, and ... Gallery gets record art donation Posted 04/03/08, 07:22 But nearly 50 years and hundreds of acquisitions later, the Australian art patron has donated his entire $35m collection to the Art Gallery of New South Wales – the single greatest gift of works to an Australian gallery. The 260 works span five decades of international contemporary art, and ... Rudd's salute 'belittles Australia' Posted 04/04/08, 06:36 PRIME Minister Kevin Rudd flies to London tonight amid accusations of conduct unbecoming an Australian leader after he saluted US President George W. Bush. Mr Rudd upset some in Australia with his casual salute to President Bush at a social gathering of NATO leaders following meetings in Buchares... Affluent suburbs feeling the property pinch Posted 04/04/08, 18:25 ... on investors' shareholdings and rising interest rates are forcing wealthy homeowners to sell-up and downsize their debt, pushing down house prices in Australia's most affluent suburbs. Figures from property research group RP Data show the upper end of the property market is beginning to f... Patel to stay in jail while fighting extradition Posted 04/05/08, 01:38 ... land, argued in the US District Court in Portland, Oregon last month that he should be released from a Portland prison while he fought extradition to Australia, which could take more than two years in the US court system. Judge Dennis J Hubel today refused his request, announcing today Dr Patel &q... Jayant Patel loses bid to get out of jail Posted 04/05/08, 01:38 ... land, argued in the US District Court in Portland, Oregon last month that he should be released from a Portland prison while he fought extradition to Australia, which could take more than two years in the US court system. Judge Dennis J Hubel today refused his request, announcing today Dr Patel &q... Beach fire victim returns home to Australia Posted 04/06/08, 08:53 ... skull, a shattered eye socket, a broken wrist and had plates inserted in his right cheek. He was taken to Royal Adelaide Hospital after flying into Australia today, where he will be assessed and kept overnight. His dad Peter said he was just glad his son was home again. "We're home now, a... US bash victim returns home to Adelaide Posted 04/06/08, 08:53 ... skull, a shattered eye socket, a broken wrist and had plates inserted in his right cheek. He was taken to Royal Adelaide Hospital after flying into Australia today, where he will be assessed and kept overnight. His dad Peter said he was just glad his son was home again. "We're home now, a... US bash victim returns home to Adelaide Posted 04/06/08, 08:53 ... skull, a shattered eye socket, a broken wrist and had plates inserted in his right cheek. He was taken to Royal Adelaide Hospital after flying into Australia today, where he will be assessed and kept overnight. His dad Peter said he was just glad his son was home again. "We're home now, a... Airport parking fees under spotlight Posted 04/06/08, 01:13 Total car parking revenue at Australia's airports reached $206 million last year, and Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese said by international standards parking charges at some of the airports were "high". "I recognise there are genuine public concerns about air... Airport parking fees under spotlight Posted 04/06/08, 01:13 Total car parking revenue at Australia's airports reached $206 million last year, and Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese said by international standards parking charges at some of the airports were "high". "I recognise there are genuine public concerns about air... Artist wants 200,000 butts for sculpture Posted 04/07/08, 03:05 ... ide sculpture he is planning. The sculpture will feature a pavement covered with cigarette butts, a coffin and the Grim Reaper. "I am hoping Australia's anti-smoking lobby will commission the piece, or maybe even QUIT or Clean Up Australia, but the sculpture is not necessarily intended to h... Man jailed for laser attack on helicopter Posted 04/08/08, 02:46 ONE of the first people to be prosecuted in Australia for shining a laser at an aircraft has been sent to jail. Lanfranco Baldetti, 23, of Adelaide, was sentenced to two years and three months' jail today after pleading guilty to prejudicing the safe operation of an aircraft. The District Court ... Climate change serious - beer affected Posted 04/08/08, 03:00 ... e short supply, more expensive and may taste different as climate change affects barley production, a scientist says. Drought conditions in parts of Australia where malting barley was grown was likely to get worse, according to Jim Salinger of New Zealand's National Institute of Water and Atmospher... Rudd wants to talk climate with China Posted 04/08/08, 06:51 ... ator Wong left today for the Chinese capital ahead of Mr Rudd's arrival tomorrow on the last leg of his world tour. The climate change minister said Australia's trade role as an exporter of commodities to China offered a unique chance for them to cooperate on emissions reduction. "We know tha... 'Daughter abductor' sought in Australia Posted 04/09/08, 03:47 Rodney William Cowie is believed to have taken his daughter from his ex-wife's home in the Czech Republic last month and flown to Australia. Czech police want to charge Mr Cowie, 38, with harming the rights of another person and have contacted Australian authorities and Interpol to help track him... Australia no global powerhouse - minister Posted 04/09/08, 11:05 In a speech to the Australian Strategic Policy Institute in Sydney tonight, Mr Smith called for Australia to see itself as an important voice in Asia and the Pacific with strong links to Japan and the US. "We are a regional leader,'' Mr Smith said. "We are not, however, a powerhouse.'... Australia no global powerhouse - minister Posted 04/09/08, 11:05 In a speech to the Australian Strategic Policy Institute in Sydney tonight, Mr Smith called for Australia to see itself as an important voice in Asia and the Pacific with strong links to Japan and the US. "We are a regional leader,'' Mr Smith said. "We are not, however, a powerhouse.'... Our first woman bishop appointed Posted 04/11/08, 03:02 ... unanimous decision was made by Perth Archbishop Roger Herft and his diocesan council last night in the wake of an agreement reached this week between Australia's Anglican bishops on a protocol to handle opponents of women bishops. Under the protocol, parishes that cannot in good conscience recogni... Petrol watchdog push could see price rise Posted 04/11/08, 14:57 AUSTRALIA'S top petrol cop has flagged that motorists could be slugged an extra 2c a litre under a push for a new higher national fuel standard. The man appointed by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd to stamp out "price gouging" has revealed he could be asking motorists to pay more - not less - ... << back