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Wong Says Petrol Fears Need a Comprehensive Response

Friday, July 11, 2008 6:01:00 PM

Forecasts of petrol prices hitting $8 a litre within a decade show the issue of future transport options requires a comprehensive policy response, Climate Change Minister Penny Wong says.   Full Story

Pope Benedict 'Rock Star' of World Youth Day in Sydney

Thursday, July 10, 2008 6:15:00 PM

Pope Benedict arrives in Sydney on Sunday as the headline "rock star" act in the Catholic Church's World Youth Day — its version of Woodstock, five days of peace, love and Christianity.   Full Story

Beijing Olympics—The No Fun Games

Thursday, July 10, 2008 6:09:00 PM

Be it tougher visa requirements for foreign businessmen or overt intimidation of critics, the lead-up to the Beijing Olympics is shaping up to be far from the Games slogan "One World One Dream".   Full Story

Sydneysiders Expect Crowds of Up to Half a Million for Pope

Thursday, July 10, 2008 6:05:00 PM

Sydneysiders are being warned to prepare for long public transport queues and travel disruptions during next week's World Youth Day (WYD).    Full Story

Australian, NZ Firefighters Off To US To Battle Fires

Thursday, July 10, 2008 6:03:00 PM

More than 40 Australian and New Zealand firefighters have been called on to help tackle out of control bushfires in the United States.   Full Story

Rush To Be First For the iPhone

Thursday, July 10, 2008 6:01:00 PM

A select few Australians will be hours ahead of the pack when they get their hands on Apple's long-awaited iPhone 3G at midnight tonight.   Full Story

Activist Criticises Rudd over Olympics Decision

Wednesday, July 09, 2008 6:09:00 PM

CANBERRA—The man who was the focus of Kevin Rudd's university thesis has criticised the Prime Minister's decision to go to the Beijing Olympics, saying it is out of kilter with Western values.   Full Story

Senator Brown Warns of Cataclysmic Times if no Action on Polluters

Wednesday, July 09, 2008 6:08:00 PM

CANBERRA—Australian Greens leader Bob Brown has warned the globe faces "cataclysmic times" if nations fail to take strong action on climate change.   Full Story

Rudd seeks 'Grand Consensus' on Climate Change

Wednesday, July 09, 2008 6:08:00 PM

RUSUTSU, Japan—Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has sought a "new grand consensus" on climate change between developed and developing nations.   Full Story

Political Parties Declare War Over Emissions Trading

Wednesday, July 09, 2008 6:07:00 PM

The Federal Government is being attacked from all sides on climate change - the Greens want tougher action, while the Liberals have called for emissions trading to be postponed.   Full Story

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