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Australia - Society
Race Bias in Youth Detention, Says Report
Nov 3, 2009, 4:00 pmYoung indigenous Australians are 30 times more likely to be held in a detention centre than their non-indigenous peers, a new report shows.
Brisbane Dreaming of a Green Christmas
Nov 3, 2009, 4:00 pmBrisbane will be the home of what is believed to be the world's largest solar-powered Christmas tree.
Kokoda Flag Raised on Australian Mainland
Nov 3, 2009, 3:00 amKokoda Australian flag brought to Sydney after 67 years to the day it was flown in Kokoda.
Bob Irwin Joins Opposition in Traveston Crossing Anti-Dam Quest
Nov 1, 2009, 1:00 amThe Queensland opposition has teamed up with wildlife conservationist Bob Irwin to stop the Traveston Crossing Dam.
New Laws to Protect Koalas Are Laughable, Says Foundation
Oct 31, 2009, 1:00 amClimate Change and Sustainability Minister Kate Jones announced on Saturday a raft of new measures to protect the marsupials' habitats.
Esperance Fined $525,000 Over Lead Contamination
Oct 30, 2009, 1:00 amThousands of birds were reported falling out of the sky between December 2006 and March 2007, prompting an investigation into the cause of the deaths.
Smoking Banned From Cars Containing Kids
Oct 30, 2009, 1:00 amQueensland motorists who smoke while children are in their cars will be fined from next year.
Suspended Jail Term for US Graffiti Artist
Oct 29, 2009, 1:00 amAn American who graffitied Melbourne buildings and posted pictures of his work on his webpage has been handed a suspended jail sentence.
Bikers Fall into Six Tribes, Says Survey
Oct 28, 2009, 8:00 amAustralian motorbike riders fall into one of six tribes, from adrenalin-seeking performers to money-conscious commuters, a survey has found.
A HIP New Way to Handle Nuclear Waste
Oct 28, 2009, 8:00 amAn Australian developed technology that can more than halve the volume of nuclear waste is showing promise in overseas trials.
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