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Sunday, March 21, 2010
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Australia - Society
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.
Troops far From Home Plan Their Christmas
Dec 22, 2009, 5:00 pmMore than 3,000 Australian Defence Force personnel are set to spend Christmas far from home and loved ones.
Hundreds of Toys Deemed Unsafe
Dec 22, 2009, 5:00 pmMore than 250 toys have been taken off shelves in a pre-Christmas safety audit by the competition watchdog.
Centaur Discovered Off Queensland Coast
Dec 20, 2009, 9:00 amA memorial service will be held to honour those who died on the Centaur, which has been found off Moreton Island.
Bus Strike Ends, Dispute Far From Over
Dec 18, 2009, 1:00 amThe bus strike that crippled Sydney and Newcastle is over.
Maralinga Lands Returned to Traditional Owners
Dec 18, 2009, 1:00 amAfter the devastation of nuclear blasts and a wait of more than 50 years, the Maralinga Tjarutja people finally have their land back.
Properties Burn as Bushfires Rage Across the State
Dec 17, 2009, 2:00 amA lethal combination of soaring temperatures and high winds gave the NSW bushfire season a vicious jolt on Thursday.
Bus Strike a 'miserable' Move in Lead Up to Christmas
Dec 16, 2009, 1:00 pmUnion plans for a snap bus strike have been condemned as "miserable" by the peak NSW business group.
