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August 31, 2005
Anti-Americanism bad: Treasurer
Why the hell is this guy talking about anti-Americanism in the first place? Treasurer Peter Costello claims that Australian school children are learning anti-America attitudes from their left-leaning teachers, who, he assumes, have the same viewpoints as they did when he attended university in the 1970s. Huh? Sorry crazy man, you're taking this one a little too far. From Anti-Americanism bad: Treasurer
August 30, 2005
What looked funny sounded funny
The subject isn't a joking matter, but the result definitely is:
An Australian bus driver who called police after he found a package on his bus which emitted a strange sound when touched was left red-faced when it turned out to be a novelty store cushion.. Whoops! From What looked funny sounded funny
Australia Issues Gay Travel Warning
Gay Australians should pay attention to the fact that other countries are not as accepting of homosexuality, according to a new warnings issued by the Australian governement. Singapore is a...Continue reading... | by Court | # | Comments (0)
Aussie diaspora 'neglected resource'
Aussies overseas aren't such a great thing, according to a government official. The opposition leader believes that the government should do more to lure back 'gold collar' workers. I think...Continue reading... | by Court | # | Comments (0)
Dollar's strength threatens tourism?
And just when you thought that a strong economy was a good thing, the tourism people have to get all up in your face: The strength of the New Zealand...Continue reading... | by Court | # | Comments (0)
Hunt for missing Aussie backpacker
An Australian backpacker has gone missing in a part of India known for drug-related deaths. The 23-year-old dissapeared two weeks ago after going out for a walk. Hunt for missing...Continue reading... | by Court | # | Comments (0)
Drug Smuggling Idiots Part 3
"Two children's books and a wheelchair are alleged to have been used to smuggle more than $3 million worth of drugs into Australia in two separate incidents." The culprits in...Continue reading... | by Court | # | Comments (0)
Melbourne edges closer to Sydney as Australia�s top tourist destination
Watch out Sydney! The city's southern sister is making a move on Sydney's dollars. According to Tourism Research Australia, Melbourne has 12% of the combined domestic and international spending while...Continue reading... | by Court | # | Comments (1)
Aboriginal culture next big tourist drawcard
The Australian government plans to devote more resources to the barely-tapped Aboriginal tourist market in the near future. I'm sure purists will argue that this harms the communities - the...Continue reading... | by Court | # | Comments (0)
Visit the real Down Under in Coober Pedy
The next new destination in Australia isn't another beach, marine wildlife or party hot spot - it's the mining town of Coober Pedy in the Outback. Many of the dwellings...Continue reading... | by Court | # | Comments (0)
Women left on shelf by the men with a passion for travel
Women, it's time to hit the road. According to a recently released study, Australia and New Zealand are suffering a "man drought" due to foreign travel. NZ is hit the...Continue reading... | by Court | # | Comments (1)
More Milat
From the you-don't-have-a-shot-in-hell files emerges backpacker psycho killer Ivan Milat and his appeal. Now 60, Milat seems to think he didn't do it, despite testimony from escaped victims, and discovery...Continue reading... | by Court | # | Comments (0)
Fiji Travel Warning
As a result of increased tensions surrounding the Reconciliation, Tolerance and Unity Bill in Fiji, which would grant immunity to those involved in the 2000 coup, Australia and New Zealand...Continue reading... | by Court | # | Comments (0)
Australia Murders
Famous backpacker murders come together with both continued press for the ultra violent Wolf Creek movie (see Blood on the sand) and the ongoing drama surrounding Ivan Milat and his...Continue reading... | by Court | #
Adelaide guide has what's hip
PSA announcement of the week Adelaide guide has what's hip: A new guide to the "happening" places in Adelaide has been released. The Hip Guide to Adelaide is a free...Continue reading... | by Court | # | Comments (2)
Drug Smuggling Idiots Revisted: Despair drives Bali accused to drastic action
Oh, poor girl. Despair drives Bali accused to drastic action of trying to slice her wrists with a razor blade. One of the 9 heroin chicas can be commended for...Continue reading... | by Court | #
Long way beyond the black stump
If you're looking for a place far off the radar screen, go a Long way beyond the black stump. The town of Daly Waters is a stopping point for intrepid...Continue reading... | by Court | #
Australia's Apostles
One of nine limestone stacks that made up the famous landmark off Australia's surf-pounded southern coast collapsed into the Indian Ocean on July 3, apparently a victim of normal coastal...Continue reading... | by Court | #
Cycling's sisters come to grief
Cycling's sisters come to grief after a tragic accident killed one of their teammates and seriously injured five others after a car careened off the road. The members of...Continue reading... | by Court | #
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