Epoch Times | Australia | Society Australia | Society http://www.theepochtimes.com/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:47:39 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 Aussie Kurt's Kokoda Crawl Tackles the Impossible http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24916/ The greatest ever Australian crawl to prove that the impossible is possible, has begun over the Kokoda trail. AAP Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:45:29 +0100 Natural Disaster Declared in Flooded Mid-North Coast http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24890/ The NSW government has declared the shires of Nambucca, Bellingen and Kempsey, and Coffs Harbour on the mid north coast natural disaster areas. AAP Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:25:13 +0100 Good Samaritan Hands in $100,000 http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24803/ Police have praised an Australia Post worker who handed in a parcel containing $100,000 she found behind a post office in Melbourne's southeast. AAP Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:11:42 +0100 Race Bias in Youth Detention, Says Report http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24742/ Young indigenous Australians are 30 times more likely to be held in a detention centre than their non-indigenous peers, a new report shows. AAP Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:48:10 +0100 Brisbane Dreaming of a Green Christmas http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24741/ Brisbane will be the home of what is believed to be the world's largest solar-powered Christmas tree. AAP Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:30:17 +0100 Kokoda Flag Raised on Australian Mainland http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24690/ Kokoda Australian flag brought to Sydney after 67 years to the day it was flown in Kokoda. AAP Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:55:23 +0100 Bob Irwin Joins Opposition in Traveston Crossing Anti-Dam Quest http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24595/ The Queensland opposition has teamed up with wildlife conservationist Bob Irwin to stop the Traveston Crossing Dam. AAP Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:20:59 +0100 New Laws to Protect Koalas Are Laughable, Says Foundation http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24566/ Climate Change and Sustainability Minister Kate Jones announced on Saturday a raft of new measures to protect the marsupials' habitats. By Darren Cartwright/AAP Sat, 31 Oct 2009 05:38:02 +0100 Esperance Fined $525,000 Over Lead Contamination http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24534/ Thousands of birds were reported falling out of the sky between December 2006 and March 2007, prompting an investigation into the cause of the deaths. AAP Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:41:40 +0100 Smoking Banned From Cars Containing Kids http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24537/ Queensland motorists who smoke while children are in their cars will be fined from next year. AAP Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:06:19 +0100 Suspended Jail Term for US Graffiti Artist http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24478/ An American who graffitied Melbourne buildings and posted pictures of his work on his webpage has been handed a suspended jail sentence. By Daniel Fogarty/AAP Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:16:09 +0100 Bikers Fall into Six Tribes, Says Survey http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24432/ Australian motorbike riders fall into one of six tribes, from adrenalin-seeking performers to money-conscious commuters, a survey has found. AAP Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:44:13 +0100 A HIP New Way to Handle Nuclear Waste http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24433/ An Australian developed technology that can more than halve the volume of nuclear waste is showing promise in overseas trials. AAP Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:32:00 +0100 First-Time UK Solar Challengers Enter the Outback http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24286/ The only UK team to enter the 2009 World Solar Challenge is hoping a top ten placing as it targets victory in 2011 race. AAP Sun, 25 Oct 2009 08:54:30 +0100 Thousands Eat Breakfast On the Harbour Bridge http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24275/ At a cost of $1 million, the inaugural breakfast on the bridge is the marquee event for Crave Sydney. AAP Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:31:48 +0100 Bridge Breakfasters Lay Down the Lawn http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24262/ The kikuyu grass being laid across six lanes of the iconic landmark for Breakfast on the Bridge on Sunday morning. AAP Sat, 24 Oct 2009 05:08:02 +0100 Govt Wants Tough Childcare Standards Put in Place http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24263/ The federal government says higher staffing ratios will help lift the health and safety standards. By Susanna Dunkerley/AAP Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:11:46 +0100 Rich Princess Goes on Sydney Spending Splurge http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24264/ The 109,000 tonne megaliner Star Princess is doing her bit to keep the local economy afloat. AAP Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:22:02 +0100 Panel to Consider Accuracy of Food Labels http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24236/ While the panel will look at packaged food, it could also consider labelling for restaurant meals, as is done in the US, Mr Butler said. By Jessica Marszalek/AAP Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:30:31 +0100 Hollows TV Ad Wins Prestigious Gold Star Award http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24167/ The advertisement has been showing on Australian television since June and features archival footage of Professor Hollows. AAP Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:42:32 +0100 Kayakers Attempt to Blockade Coal Ship http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24161/ Environmentalist are attempting to blockade Brisbane's coal exports. AAP Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:29:01 +0100 First Box of Cherries Fetch $25,000 at Auction http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24110/ The season's first box of cherries has fetched a ripe $25,000 at Sydney's traditional fundraiser auction. AAP Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:12:47 +0100 'Arrest the Japanese whalers', Say Sea Shepherds http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24104/ Authorities should arrest Japanese whalers if they hunt in Australian waters this summer, the Sea Shepards protest group says. AAP Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:03:03 +0100 Researchers Hope Possible Heritage Listing Will Protect Reef http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24062/ The possible nomination of Ningaloo Reef as a world heritage site has been welcomed by researchers. AAP Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:49:52 +0100 Uluru Climb Could Stay Open After All http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24060/ Tourists might be allowed to keep climbing Uluru after all after plans to close Uluru to climbers. AAP Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:32:52 +0100 Push to Pardon Three Boer War Soldiers http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24005/ New material calling for a pardon for three Australian soldiers court-martialled during the Boer War. AAP Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:52:21 +0100 Golden Bandicoot Fights Back From Extinction http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24004/ A tiny marsupial, the Golden Bandicoot, is making a remarkable comeback from the brink of extinction. AAP Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:36:10 +0100 Jessica Watson Sails From Sydney on Sunday Morning http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/23964/ Jessica Watson commences her solo around-the-world attempt despite weeks of delays. AAP Sun, 18 Oct 2009 06:32:00 +0100 Turtle Found Inside Groper http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/23927/ Vets have found a whole green turtle inside the stomach of a dead groper that washed ashore on a north Queensland beach. By Petrina Berry/AAP Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:11:41 +0100 Food Producers Doing Their Bit on Climate Change Says Report http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/23916/ Australia's big food companies say they're doing their bit to save the planet, by leading the charge on sustainable industry practices. AAP Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:52:50 +0100