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Backpacker lost in Australia 'is still alive'
Missing English tourist Jamie Neale19, checked into a Katoomba youth hostel on July 2 and was last seen about 9.40am Richard Cass, who had travelled out from London, was flown over the site where his son Jamie Neale went missing during a trek in the Blue Mountains, 70 miles west of Sydney, eight days ago.
New Aussie citizens get $1 gift
NEW Australians are to get a rather practical leg-up on becoming citizens - namely, a buck.
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Firepower former advisor banned
Australia's corporate watchdog moves against a former advisor to the failed fuel technology company Firepower.
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ABC News: Recycled drinking water 'a tough sell' 7 July 2009 Western Australia's Opposition says the Government is going to have a tough job convincing Perth residents to drink recycled water.
Craddock- I almost joined Perth
Speaking after Wolves' first training session in Perth on their Australian tour, Craddock said the time had not been right to join the Hyundai A-League club, despite admitting he had been struggling for selection at the time following a broken metatarsal.
READY TO ROLL: Opposition leader Malcolm Turnbull gets 'debt truck' rolling in Perth to highlight Labor spending.
Four US sailors attacked in Perth, one slashed with scissors
FOUR US sailors have been assaulted while on shore leave in Perth - with one slashed across the face with scissors.
Little wonder ... Children play on a pristine beach; the islanda s famous red-crab migration; Christmas Island is a territory of Australia in the Indian Ocean.
Australia's Emergent to form JV with Chinese firm
Austrlia-based Emergent Resources announced on Friday it would form a joint venture with China Metallurgical Investment to develop its Beyondie Iron project in Western Australia, the Australian newspaper reported.
Poor health among indigenous peoples a question of cultural loss as well as poverty
The health problems of Indigenous peoples around the world are intimately tied to a number of unique factors, such as colonization, globalization, migration, and loss of land, language and culture.
Indonesian Officials Visit Australia Seeking Fire Fighting, Conservation Support
A wind change opens up a 10km firefront which has ripped through nearly 6,000 hectares of the pristine Wilson's Promontory national park southeast of Melbourne, 14 Feb 2009 A senior Indonesian delegation is visiting Australia to learn more about fire prevention and conservation strategies.
Pilot's body found in chopper wreckage
A MAN has died in a helicopter crash in Western Australia's Pilbara region. Police found the man amid the wreckage of the Robinson helicopter 118km west of Paraburdoo late last night.
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Camels desperate for water as drought continues
They helped to build the Australian nation and worked long hours to serve Australian people. A cross-continental railway was named after their handlers now they are desperatedly seeking water to survive entering outskirts of towns in there search for water.
Rudd secondterm depends on WA votes
According to Immigration Minister Chris Evans WA will play a deciding role in the outcome of the next Federal Election.
Wa lotto player instant millionaire
The West Australian luck continues in lotto with another WA lotto player among 4 national winners of a million dollars each. WA has quite a list of division one millionaire winners over the years.
Fifth Australian dies with swine flu
A 26-year-old Perth woman has become the fifth Australian to die after being diagnosed with swine flu, Western Australia's chief health officer says.
Fear Factory Cancels Australia/New Zealand Tour Due To 'Recording Commitments'
According to Australian concert promoter Blue Murder Touring , the new band calling itself FEAR FACTORY a ' featuring original FF members Dino Cazares and Burton C. Bell alongside bassist Byron Stroud and legendary drummer Gene Hoglan a ' has cancelled its previously announced Australia/New Zealand tour due to "recording commitments." Blue Murder ...
Scottish News: Scots murder suspect at top of Australia's list of most wanted criminals
A SCOTS murder suspect is at the top of a "most wanted" list in Australia. Police believe Anthony Prestidge, 48, killed his brother-in-law but he has managed to evade capture for almost seven years.
Seven injured as Qantas jet plunges amid turbulence (Hong Kong) (1 hr ...
Seven people have been hurt when a Qantas Airbus A330 hit severe turbulence flying from Hong Kong to Perth today, the company said, rejecting any links to other incidents involving the same type of plane.
Emirates extends Australian network with Virgin Blue alliance
Virgin Blue and Emirates have joined forces in a new interline agreement to provide a seamless, single ticket option for travellers flying between 13 destinations in Australia and destinations across all continents worldwide.