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July 28, 2005
Detention Stories, Continued
After almost seven years on detention,
Qasim learns how to tackle life again as someone with a 'pending removal visa'. As soon as Kashmir is deemed safe (out of curiosity - who determines that sort of thing? Is the US safe? Is London safe? What are degrees of security?) he must return to his homeland. Australian government officials really can jackasses.
July 27, 2005
ID system for Aussies
In 1987, people still cared about Big Brother. But now, in the time of terrorism, it's open season and big wigs are once again calling for an ID system for Australians. Of course, the funny thing about big brother is that people don't think big brother is ever going to look at them...
Australia to defy US in UN
Australia gets a backbone! SWEEEET. Reps from the country say that despite what big ol US wants, the Aussies are going to vote in favor of expanding the UN security...Continue reading... | by Court | # | Comments (2)
World's Best City: Sydney
It's the rock star of the world for the eighth time: Sydney claimed top honors in American mag Travel and Leisure's poll of best places in the world. Bali remained...Continue reading... | by Court | #
John Marsden Interview
Lawyer celeb John Marsden recently granted an interview. The Australian version of a recently passed Johnnie Cochran, Marsden's most famous trial is that of serial killer Ivan Milat. He managed...Continue reading... | by Court | #
Cornelia Rau Story, Part 2
A follow-up investigation of the Cornelia Rau incident, where a mentally ill Australian woman was held in detention centers for 10 months while German and Australian governments determined her fate,...Continue reading... | by Court | #
Cancelled Air NZ Flights
Air New Zealand is going to have a lot of dissapointed passangers after forty eight outgoing and 37 incoming flights from Australia, Asia and the Pacific region, have been cancelled...Continue reading... | by Court | #
Aussie Wins World Series of Poker
Guest post from Jen Leo of Viva Las Vegas Blog. Aussie Wins World Series of Poker Joe Hachem won $7.5 million dollars this weekend in the World Series of Poker....Continue reading... | by Court | # | Comments (1)
Secrets of skilled didgeridoo playing revealed
Didgeridoos are as Australian as kangaroos, koalas, boomerangs and billabongs. This ancient instrument perfected by Aboriginal musicians has enticed many a backpacker to pick up the long tube-shaped creation to...Continue reading... | by Court | #
Package Tours to Norfolk Island
Underwritten by the Norfolk Island Government, Qantas is offering great packages to this up-and-coming tourist island. The government is hoping to boost booking following the collapse of Norfolk Jet Express...Continue reading... | by Court | #
Rethink on rail security
Travel around Australia may become a little more intimidating following the London Tube and bus bombings last week. Dogs and armed police would roam train stations, with passangers undergoing random...Continue reading... | by Court | #
True or Not: Qantas Gripe Sheet
So, this may or may not be true, but it's a good Aussie forwarded email. After every flight, Qantas pilots fill out a form, called a "gripe sheet,"which tells mechanics...Continue reading... | by Court | #
Affects of the London Attacks on Australia
The attacks in London last week affected Australians in a variety of ways. Airlines and airport related stock were down in morning trading following the terrorist attacks in London overnight,...Continue reading... | by Court | #
Go west, young woman!
As many of you may already know, I'm a huge fan of Western Australia, especially the Margaret River region. I'm not positive, but I have to assume this is directly...Continue reading... | by Court | #
When it comes to travel, Aussies like it cheap, easy and outdoors
Yeah! Another study that proves what most people already know: When it comes to travel, Aussies like it cheap, easy and outdoors. Highlights include the "must do" in each state:...Continue reading... | by Court | #
Australia: The Confusing Country
It is interesting to note here that the Europeans always consider themselves vastly superior to any other race they encounter since they can lie, cheat, steal, and litigate (marks of...Continue reading... | by Chris | # | Comments (1)
Fear and Loathing in Australia
Now now, this is interesting. Due to their support of the war in Iraq and the death of more than 200 British backpackers in three years, Britain has declared Australia...Continue reading... | by Court | #
State of Origin III - Second Half
NSW score. 24-0. Early pressure from QLD came to naught and once again NSW go down the other end of the field and Andrew Johns pulls a few strings and...Continue reading... | by Chris | #
State of Origin III - Game Time
QLD nearly turned attack into tragedy with a dodgy kick by Lockyer run back by Minichello for an almost certain score. A great tackle by Matty Bowen to save a...Continue reading... | by Chris | #
The Decider
Let the war begin! Game just kicked off in the third and deciding State of Origin game of rugby league. Queensland has started well putting real pressure on the NSW...Continue reading... | by Chris | #
OzJet to take flight within three months
The ring of Australian air carriers is about to get a little more squeezed. Backed by Formula One racing team owner, Paul Stoddart, OzJet is shooting for the lucrative business...Continue reading... | by Court | #
Drug Smuggling Idiots Part 2
The arrested wanna-be heroin mules have been hit by another setback. Trial of Aussie 'mules' has been delayed in Hong Kong for up to a year, as a case winds...Continue reading... | by Court | #
Promoting Australia
The Australian tourism board is busy promoting the country as an ideal destination, focusing efforts in Latin America, to GIs (Off-Duty Travel Opens Australia As Vacation Destination) and around Australia...Continue reading... | by Court | # | Comments (1)
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