Public comment sought on the .au Internet domain

The (Aust) Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts, Senator Helen Coonan, this week called for public comment on a discussion paper released as part of a review of the .au Internet domain arrangements.

Australian Muslim cleric blames women for rape - CTV.ca

" Updated Thu. Oct. 26 2006 11:21 AM ET CTV.ca News Staff Australia's most senior Islamic cleric has set off a firestorm of controversy after comparing women without headscarves to "uncovered meat" inviting sexual assault, comments that he has since apologized for. "If you...

Crown Princess Mary of Denmark Is Pregnant

"2007 is certainly set to be a year of royal celebration. Following weeks of speculation, intensified when the Crown Princess left an engagement and returned looking unwell, the Royal Palace in Denmark has announced that Mary and Frederik are expecting their second child."

Ashes cricket set for media-rich content

With the media watching every move (a friend at Cricket Australia said 1800 applied for accreditation) and different forms of reporting being explored faster than a Brett Lee bouncer (after being hit for three boundaries in a row), let's look at some of the sites worth...

Australian cleric's comments on rape trigger outrage - Globe and Mail

" ROHAN SULLIVAN Associated Press SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — One of Australia's senior-most Islamic clerics has triggered outrage after comments reported Thursday comparing women who don't wear a headscarf to “uncovered meat” who invite rape. Sheik Taj Aldin al...

Tiny island states seek help from rising Pacific (Reuters)

" NADI, Fiji (Reuters) - As the rising Pacific Ocean laps at their doorsteps, tiny Tuvalu and Kiribati fear becoming environmental refugees and said major greenhouse gas emitters Australia and the United States have a moral obligation to help. Aid and scientific groups have...

Sheik's sexist comments create storm - The Age

" Email Print Normal font Large font Prime Minister John Howard has condemned remarks by Australia's most senior Islamic cleric likening immodestly dressed women to meat that attracted cats. "They are appalling and reprehensible comments," Mr Howard told reporters on a...

Mufti 'taken out of context' - NEWS.com.au

" October 26, 2006 10:37am Article from: AAP Font size: + - Send this article: Print Email COMMENTS by Australia's mufti in which he said women who dressed provocatively brought unwanted attention were taken out of context, his associate said today. Sheik Taj al-Din al-Hilali...

Using SMS as a Motivation Tool

SMS has many uses and in business it can be used to communicate, one-on-one with staff.See how companies are using SMS to motivate sales representatives by running an internal competition.

Sogavare says leaders back him on RAMSI - NEWS.com.au

" From correspondents in Nadi Article from: AAP Font size: + - Send this article: Print Email THE Solomon Islands prime minister today claimed as a victory a decision by Pacific leaders to review the Australian-led RAMSI peace mission in his country. The Pacific Islands...

South Pacific summit opens amid row, call for cooperation - People's Daily On...

" Leaders from 16 South Pacific nations started their annual meeting on regional cooperation in Nadi Tuesday, amid fears that it is to be overshadowed by the diplomatic row between Australia and its neighbors. Australia has accused PapuaNewGuinea (PNG) and the Solomon...

Australia Tells Pacific Neighbors to Do More to Fight Corruption - Voice of A...

" Australia will demand greater accountability from countries that receive its aid at this week's regional meeting of South Pacific leaders in Fiji. Canberra's demands could contribute to an already frosty atmosphere at the 3-day summit of the Pacific Islands Forum....

Rows between Australia, South Pacific neighbors set to dominate ... - Interna...

" NADI, Fiji Four South Pacific nations on Monday accused Australia of violating the sovereignty of the Solomon Islands, widening a complex web of diplomatic spats and fueling tensions as the region's leaders gathered for their annual summit. Disputes between Australia and...

Bodyline cricket goes big budget

http://cricrod.blogspot.com/2006/10/bodyline-goes-big-budget.html According to the Herald Sun, a search is under way to find an actor to play Don Bradman in a big-budget version of the infamous 1932/33 Bodyline series, while former Aussie Test stars will be hired to help out...