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South-west WA urged to accept FIFO
An expert on fly-in, fly-out workforces says communities in south-west Western Australia must adapt to benefit from the growing number of FIFO workers in the region.
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Outback projects share in RDA funding
Some western Queensland projects have received funding under the third round of the Regional Development Australia Fund but others have missed out.
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Residents voice anger over bridge closure
The president of Dalgety's community association in the New South Wales high country says officials working on the upgrade of the Buckley's Crossing Bridge do not understand all the needs of the community.
Coming to a shopping centre near you: 3D body scanners
Improving on the old coin-operated scale, a new Australian startup is placing walk-in 3D body scanners in shopping centres to take people's measurements.
Six million would use airport train
Its officials analysed train patronage at major world airports and booming passenger numbers at Tullamarine, expected to host 46 million people a year by 2023, to make the call.
Strewth mate. Aussies wave goodbye to Britain as it becomes too pricey to stay
Emily Dugan is social affairs correspondent for The Independent, i and Independent on Sunday, covering Sarah Cassidy's maternity leave.
Supersized city told to shape up
Cancer Council Queensland has voiced concerns over the lifestyle habits of Townsville residents, fearing locals are on a fast track to preventable diseases.
African Coins Found In Australia: 1000-Year-Old Discovery May Rewrite ...
A new archaeological expedition may prove that the continent may have been discovered earlier than previously thought.
Nowra artist to shine at Sydney's Vivid Festival
A local light artist will have his work displayed as one of only sixty installations to feature throughout this weekend's Vivid - Light, Music and Ideas Festival in Sydney.
Burnside and Campbelltown councils are working on a joint project to make Magill an artistic and cultural hub and thriving shopping destination.
The Fair Work Ombudsman is to take part in the Pregnancy, Babies & Children's Expo later this week .
The couple hail from Australia, but while traveling the United States, they fell in love with small-town southern Minnesota.
Optus launches 4G TD-LTE in Canberra
Optus announced today it has gone live with its Time-Division LTE 4G network in Canberra, using the telco's spectrum in the 2.3GHz band.
Fertility Clinic Virtus Seeks Expansion in Asia, Deals After IPO
Virtus Health Pty is planning an Asia-Pacific and Middle East expansion as well as seeking acquisitions after an initial public offering said to have raised A$338 million , Australia 's largest share sale this year.
Boy falls off ferris wheel in Qld
OLD boy is in a critical condition after falling 10 metres from a ferris wheel at a school fete in southern Queensland.
A WOMAN who left her home in Ludgershall when her parents emigrated to Australia as 'A 10 Poms' in 1965 returned to England for the first time in 48 years this week.
Brooklyn Center Hosts Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music Today
Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College presents Sing-a-long-a Sound of Music today, May 19, 2013 at 1pm.
Hot deals: Tuscany, Vietnam, Sydney cruise, Beijing
Intrepid My Adventure Store has an eight-day tour of Tuscany including five nights' hotel accommodation, two nights on a farm estate, seven breakfasts, three lunches, three dinners, transport and sightseeing on tour, and an expert English-speaking tour leader from $3490 a person, twin share.
IT might only be their second year as "grey nomads", but Tasmanian retirees Michael and Patricia O'Brien are addicted to the travelling lifestyle.
Fine powder for making tracks at Thredbo
IT'S one of those days skiers dream of. As we drive along the Alpine Way towards Thredbo, heavy snow begins to fall around us.