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British art curator Nick Waterlow and his daughter found murdered in Sydney
A British art curator and his daughter were found dead of multiple stab wounds at a million-dollar home in Sydney's affluent eastern suburbs on Monday night.
With their heavily orchestrated, sweet ballads, the Australian soft rock group Air Supply became a staple of early-'80s radio, scoring a string of seven straight Top Five singles.
Fujitsu Looks to Build New Data Center in Sydney
IT services provider Fujitsu announced this week it is currently scouting areas of Western Sydney, Australia for a location with sufficient power to build a new data center.
Disaster declared in flood-hit Australia
SYDNEY : Australian authorities declared a natural disaster along parts of the country's east coast as heavy floods cut the main road linking major cities, stranding thousands of people.
Australian Officials Target Britney Spears's Lip-Synching
Britney Spears just arrived in Australia on Thursday, but already she's the subject of government scrutiny - over whether concertgoers realize she'll be lip-synching portions of her concerts.
Cataract Surgery Benefits AMD Patients; Steroid Drug May Restore...
This month's Ophthalmology , the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology reports on a national study that finds cataract surgery is likely to benefit patients with age-related macular degeneration at all stages of the disease, on a clinical trial indication that the steroid triamcinolone may be effective in advanced diabetic macular edema ...
Rapper releases video directed by Heath Ledger
An Australian rapper who was a boyhood friend of Heath Ledger has released a music video the star directed shortly before his death.
A look at economic developments around the globe
The British government moved to break up the country's two biggest retail banks, imposing a major shakeup on the financial sector as it exacts payback for last year's massive state bailout at the height of the financial crisis.
Harboring a crush on Sydney, Australia
I went because: Qantas had incredible fares from San Francisco and I've always wanted to go.
Cardinal Pell sees anti-Christian motives in government bid to take over hospital
Canberra, Australia, Oct 30, 2009 / 10:25 pm .- The Australian Capital Territory Government's bid to buy Calvary Public Hospital in Canberra could endanger other public hospitals run by religious organizations, Archbishop of Sydney Cardinal George Pell has said.
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San Francisco voted #1 U.S. city
Conde Nast Traveler readers have voted San Francisco the #1 city to visit in the United States.
Scientists use stockings to test whales' sex drive
London, Oct 29 : Australian scientists have discovered a new method to measure a whale's sex hormones without harming it-stockings. For the first time, testosterone and progesterone-two key hormones that signal whether whales are pregnant, lactating or in the mood to mate-have been extracted from whales' lung mucus, captured in nylon stockings ...
Sydney, Australia - A Great Vacation Destination
Whether it's a family holiday, a romantic weekend or backpacking around the world, Sydney is a must see place.
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North Sydney's Cafe Xpresso is First Past the Post for Melbourne Cup Lunch Catering
Successful North Sydney establishment Cafe Xpresso today announced its new summer menu ahead of in-house Melbourne Cup celebrations for North Sydney businesses.
Sydney man (28) charged with killing of Dubliner
POLICE IN Australia have charged a 28-year-old man with manslaughter, reckless wounding and assault following the death of of Dubliner Gearoid Walsh in Sydney, Australia.
Actress/model Pamela Anderson answers questions during a photo call to celebrate the premiere of her new reality documentary series 'Pam: Girl on the Loose' which premieres on September 2, at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth Hotel on August 26, 2008 in Sydney, Australia.
Robbie cancels MTV performance
Robbie Williams has cancelled his live performance at the MTV Europe Music Awards next week due to a schedule clash, it has been announced.
Prince in award death risk gaffe
Organisers of the Duke of Edinburgh award insisted that the scheme has an "exemplary safety record" after the Earl of Wessex suggested the risk of death attracts young people to take part.
Preventive Antibiotics Help Some Kids Fend Off Urinary Infections
Children who are predisposed to recurrent urinary tract infections are commonly treated with preventive antibiotics, and a new Australian study suggests that such prophylactic therapy may have at least a modest effect.
Ledger's last rap video goes online
The last video directed by Heath Ledger before his death has been made available online.
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