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Tuesday, March 16, 2010
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Australia - Society
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'Rents' Should Give 'Props' to the Language of the Teenies
Jan 5, 2010, 4:00 amWith the new decade poised to become known as the "teenies", adults are warned that if they "diss" teen speak, they risk an "epic fail".
Sydney Gears up for Vivacity Celebrations
Jan 3, 2010, 6:00 amHundreds of thousands of visitors are expected to flock to Sydney in January for the city's "Vivacity" celebrations.
Mawson's Plane Bared by Antarctic ice Melt at low Tide
Jan 3, 2010, 6:00 amThe first Vickers aircraft ever made and a relic of Sir Douglas Mawson's 1911-14 expedition - has been found in Antarctica.
Crowds Mostly Well Behaved in Sydney on NYE, Say Police
Dec 31, 2009, 11:00 amRevellers were treated to a $5 million fireworks extravaganza on Thursday night to usher in the New Year.
250,000 Signatures Fail to Stop Mining on Irwin Reserve
Dec 30, 2009, 2:00 amA petition by Terri Irwin to stop mining on the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve has been unsuccessful.
Indian Student Attacks Could Cost Economy $78m: Report
Dec 30, 2009, 1:00 amThe cost of a spate of attacks on Indian students this year to the national economy could be as high as $78 million.
Boxing Day Sales Off to a Strong Start
Dec 25, 2009, 8:00 pmMyer's city store led the charge, opening at 5am (AEDT), preceded by entertainment, competitions and prizes in Pitt Street Mall.
Knitting Needles, Nail Clippers Allowed on Flights
Dec 24, 2009, 1:00 amMetal cutlery will also return for in-flight meals, bringing Australian standards in line with those in the United States and Europe.
Customers Rein in Christmas Spending
Dec 23, 2009, 1:00 pmAustralian Retailers Association (ARA) executive director Russell Zimmerman said spending in the lead-up to Christmas was below retailers' expectations.
Sacred Tree Chopped Down After Protest
Dec 22, 2009, 6:00 pmA tree sacred to Aboriginal people on the NSW mid-north coast has been felled after protesters were cleared away.
