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Rolling in the Isles
Australians at the Edinburgh Fringe are hoping to hit the big time in Britain, writes Craig Platt.
Rolling in the Isles (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/rolling-in-the-isles?fromrss=1)
The girlfriend of a man killed in one of Australia's worst-ever civilian air crashes has been awarded $360,000 in compensation.
$360,000 to Lockhart victim's girlfriend (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/360-000-to-lockhart-victims-girlfriend?fromrss=1)
A police officer stands on a street blocked by rubble following an earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Why the N.Z. quake is no Haiti (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/why-the-n-z-quake-is-no-haiti?fromrss=1)
A plane carrying eight passengers went down on the West Coast of New Zealand Saturday with all onboard believed to have died in the crash, according to New Zealand police reports.
No survivors of Fox Glacier plane crash (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/no-survivors-of-fox-glacier-plane-crash?fromrss=1)
Nine people are believed to have been killed in a skydiving plane crash on New Zealand's South Island.
Nine Dead In NZ Skydiving Plane Crash (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/nine-dead-in-nz-skydiving-plane-crash?fromrss=1)
State Emergency Service crews have responded to more than 900 calls for assistance as wild weather continued to lash South Australia on Saturday.
Wild weather continues to lash SA (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/wild-weather-continues-to-lash-sa?fromrss=1)
Nine people were killed, including one Australian, when a plane crashed as it embarked on a skydive in New Zealand's South Island.
Aussie among dead in NZ plane crash (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/aussie-among-dead-in-nz-plane-crash?fromrss=1)
Following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that hit Christchurch, New Zealanders are assessing the damage and trying to restore order.
New Zealand earthquake: picking up the pieces (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/new-zealand-earthquake-picking-up-the-pieces?fromrss=1)
New Zealand braced for more destruction Sunday as aftershocks and an approaching storm threatened an area of the country hit by the most devastating earthquake in decades.
New Zealand city braces for more destruction after quake (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/new-zealand-city-braces-for-more-destruction-after-quake?fromrss=1)
Hundreds of people have fled their homes after heavy rains caused the worst flooding in southeastern Australia for 15 years.
Hundreds Flee As Floods Swamp SE Australia (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/hundreds-flee-as-floods-swamp-se-australia?fromrss=1)
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand: The response among New Zealanders to the most devastating quake in decades has been "tremendous", with an "astonishing atmosphere of resilience" among affected communities, politicians and media said on Sunday.
New Zealand quake victims remain positive amid destruction (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/new-zealand-quake-victims-remain-positive-amid-destruction?fromrss=1)
CORRECT DOSAGE: Electronic prescriptions will be trialled in 2011. Electronic prescriptions will be trialled next year ahead of what could be a national rollout of the service.
Trials of electronic prescriptions set for next year (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/trials-of-electronic-prescriptions-set-for-next-year?fromrss=1)
Australia's ecotourism industry is paying the price for taking a lazy ride on the back of past glories, an industry figure said on Monday.
Australia's ecotourism industry being outperformed by international competitors: expert (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/australias-ecotourism-industry-being-outperformed-by-international-competitors-expert?fromrss=1)
A Farnborough man killed when a skydiving plane crashed in New Zealand was "living life to the max", friends said.
Tributes paid to plane crash tourist (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/tributes-paid-to-plane-crash-tourist?fromrss=1)
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard listens to question during a press conference after the day after Australia's general election in Melbourne on August 22, 2010.
Australia election impasse expected to end Tuesday (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/australia-election-impasse-expected-to-end-tuesday?fromrss=1)
A sharp series of about 20 aftershocks rattled New Zealand's earthquake-hit city of Christchurch overnight, and earthquake experts warned Tuesday that another powerful tremblor might hammer the region in coming days.
Sharp series of aftershocks strike New Zealand (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/sharp-series-of-aftershocks-strike-new-zealand?fromrss=1)
Tens of thousands of Australians were poised to flee their homes in the country s southeast yesterday as worsening floods inundated at least 300 houses, officials said.
Evacuation alert put in place for floods in southeast Australia, 53,000 affected (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/evacuation-alert-put-in-place-for-floods-in-southeast-australia-53-000-affected?fromrss=1)
Residents look at a seismic rupture in a road in Christchurch on September 4, 2010 after a powerful earthquake.
New Zealand Rattled by 20 Aftershocks (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/new-zealand-rattled-by-20-aftershocks?fromrss=1)
Building Minister Maurice Williamson cracked jokes about Muslims at an awards ceremony just days before he accused Kiwis of racism over foreign ownership.
Minister made Muslim jokes before his racism remarks (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/minister-made-muslim-jokes-before-his-racism-remarks?fromrss=1)
Three teenagers died after a two-vehicle smash on one of New Zealand's worst accident blackspots last night.
Three teens die in accident at blackspot south of Auckland (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/three-teens-die-in-accident-at-blackspot-south-of-auckland?fromrss=1)
A powerful new 5.1-magnitude aftershock rattled terrified residents of New Zealand's earthquake-stricken city of Christchurch on Wednesday, as officials doubled their estimate for repairing the damage from nearly 300 aftershocks in five days.
Big quake aftershocks plague New Zealand city (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/big-quake-aftershocks-plague-new-zealand-city?fromrss=1)
IRON ore explorer Cape Lambert Resources has begun legal action it says could stall a multi-billion dollar magnetite operation in WA's Pilbara region.
Resources: Legal fight for WA iron explorer (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/resources-legal-fight-for-wa-iron-explorer?fromrss=1)
Four people and the Shipping Corporation of Polynesia Ltd have pleaded not guilty to charges over the sinking of the ferry Princess Ashika with the loss of 74 lives last year.
Tonga ferry sinking accused plead not guilty to charges (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/tonga-ferry-sinking-accused-plead-not-guilty-to-charges?fromrss=1)
Thousands of workers and volunteers cleared rubble Thursday in New Zealand's earthquake-stricken city of Christchurch, as mechanical diggers tore down wrecked buildings and workers poured millions of litres of spoiled liquids down a river.
Quake-damaged New Zealand city begins massive cleanup as key services restored (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/quake-damaged-new-zealand-city-begins-massive-cleanup-as-key-services-restored?fromrss=1)
A TOURIST has been dragged to the ground and her husband punched in the face in a bag-snatching attempt in the Goldfields town of Kalgoorlie.
Tourist couple attacked for handbag (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/tourist-couple-attacked-for-handbag?fromrss=1)
Obama vs. Boehner -- a preview of things to come and why the White House is trying to elevate the House minority leader The GOP's plans if they take back the House First Read's Rahm Watch Michael Steele's Excellent Adventure to Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands Murkowski could still make a move Joe Manchin's counterattack And profiling FL-24.
Obama versus Boehner (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/obama-versus-boehner?fromrss=1)
A SPORTY schoolboy who taught himself piano listening to his dad's records, Will Martin seems an unlikely classical chart-busting sensation.
Sole Irish concert by NZ platinum hit (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/sole-irish-concert-by-nz-platinum-hit?fromrss=1)
A healthy looking Lake Alexandrina as it is today. THE state's rural sector is heading towards record production worth close to $6 billion this year as a surge of optimism spreads throughout the country.
Cash flows in bucket loads (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/cash-flows-in-bucket-loads?fromrss=1)
Tony Abbott arrives for the Liberal Party meeting at Parliament House this week.
Uniting the states of Tony (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/uniting-the-states-of-tony?fromrss=1)
Tosca Petridis in his boxing days. A FORMER champion boxer who recently joined the Finks motorcycle gang has been charged over an alleged assault outside a Melbourne bar that left a man with a broken jaw and fractured cheek.
Former boxer charged as gangs recruit muscle (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/former-boxer-charged-as-gangs-recruit-muscle?fromrss=1)
State Highway 1 and the railway line near Kaikoura will remain closed until at least Thursday.
Rail, road services out until at least Thursday after major slip (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/rail-road-services-out-until-at-least-thursday-after-major-slip?fromrss=1)
FLOODING has eased across the state as emergency workers focus on the Murray River port of Echuca, which is facing a prolonged flood peak from rain that fell more than a week ago.
Flood efforts now focus on Echuca (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/flood-efforts-now-focus-on-echuca?fromrss=1)
Staci Child poses for Zoo Weekly magazine. The daughter of Prime Minister Julia Gillard's partner has posed in a bikini for a men's magazine.
PM's stepdaughter poses in bra (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/pms-stepdaughter-poses-in-bra?fromrss=1)
Large numbers of New Zealanders turned to social media to share experiences and get information in the hours and days after the Canterbury quake.
Quake-affected New Zealanders turn to social media (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/quake-affected-new-zealanders-turn-to-social-media?fromrss=1)
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao shakes hands with Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister Michael Somare in north China's Tianjin Municipality, Sept.
China encourages investment in Papua New Guinea, says premier (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/china-encourages-investment-in-papua-new-guinea-says-premier?fromrss=1)
Australia has outlawed a television advertisement in favour of euthanasia - the first in many years to challenge a legal ban on the practice.
Australia bans euthanasia advert (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/australia-bans-euthanasia-advert?fromrss=1)
Church group could face fine and deportation for allegedly treating Aids patients without proper permission Zimbabwe has one of the highest HIV rates in the world and thousands of orphans whose parents have died of Aids.
Zimbabwe court bails foreign Aids workers accused of unlicensed practice (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/zimbabwe-court-bails-foreign-aids-workers-accused-of-unlicensed-practice?fromrss=1)
Papua New Guinea, a wild and mysterious land off the north coast of Australia, is known in the civilized world as the last frontier.
Spirits thrive on Papua New Guinea's longest river (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/spirits-thrive-on-papua-new-guineas-longest-river?fromrss=1)
More than 100 potential amendments to American Samoa's constitution will be decided by voters in a single proposal: "Do you approve the 2010 amendments to the Revised Constitution of American Samoa?" Chief Election Officer Soliai T. Fuimaono recently told the Samoa News that it is the simplest way to put the question to voters in the Nov.
American Samoa voters may amend constitution (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/american-samoa-voters-may-amend-constitution?fromrss=1)
A 23-year-old man has admitted handling money involved in an attempt to smuggle Afghan asylum seekers to Australia.
Man admits part in people smuggling ring (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/man-admits-part-in-people-smuggling-ring?fromrss=1)
House of Travel has a four-night package priced from $879 per person share twin from Auckland, staying at the three-star Moorings Hotel.
Hot deals: Vanuatu mini-break (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/hot-deals-vanuatu-mini-break?fromrss=1)
THREATENING phone calls to a local newspaper in Rob Oakeshott's electorate have forced a public meeting with the Independent MP to be cancelled.
Rob Oakeshott talk called off after threats (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/rob-oakeshott-talk-called-off-after-threats?fromrss=1)
WORKSAFE: Education Department fined $50,000 over school accident which left a teenage girl with permanent injuries.
Student accident costs Ed Dept $50,000 (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/student-accident-costs-ed-dept-50-000?fromrss=1)
It sounded like a typically over-the-top generous gesture from Oprah Winfrey. The diva of daytime television announced her best-ever giveaway at the premiere of her 25th and final season show on Monday.
Australian government touts Oprah junket, as taxpayers left to foot the bill (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/australian-government-touts-oprah-junket-as-taxpayers-left-to-foot-the-bill?fromrss=1)
The Canterbury Earthquake Fund has been created by the New Zealand Society, a London-based organization of expat New Zealanders.
New Zealand expats start earthquake fund (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/new-zealand-expats-start-earthquake-fund?fromrss=1)
It's rare that an artist can hold an audience's attention for two hours alone on stage, it's rarer still that an artist can do so with a show composed totally of obscure tunes some of which he couldn't even remember.
Live Review: Crowded House's Neil Finn at Largo (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/live-review-crowded-houses-neil-finn-at-largo?fromrss=1)
Countries around the world should aspire to be as prepared as New Zealand for massive natural disasters like the Christchurch earthquake, former Prime Minister Helen Clark says.
NZ an exemplar for disaster preparedness - Clark (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/nz-an-exemplar-for-disaster-preparedness-clark?fromrss=1)
WESTERN Australia carries too much of the burden of housing asylum seekers, with nearly half of those on the mainland detained in the state, Premier Colin Barnett says.
Asylum seeker burden 'falling on WA' (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/asylum-seeker-burden-falling-on-wa?fromrss=1)
Australia's manufacturing weakened in the September quarter against the backdrop of international economic uncertainty and a drawn-out federal election, a new business survey suggested on Thursday.
Australia's manufacturing weakens in Sept. quarter (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/australias-manufacturing-weakens-in-sept-quarter?fromrss=1)
The director of the school lunch program in American Samoa has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Washington, D.C. The U.S. Department of Justice said Thursday that Paul Solofa was arrested Wednesday on charges of witness tampering and obstruction of justice.
American Samoa education official faces federal charges stemming from vendor bribe probe (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/american-samoa-education-official-faces-federal-charges-stemming-from-vendor-bribe-probe?fromrss=1)
FRENCH investigators have blamed the 2008 crash of an Air New Zealand jet that killed seven people on pilots undertaking risky manoeuvres during an ad hoc test flight and on maintenance errors.
Pilots blamed for Air NZ crash (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/pilots-blamed-for-air-nz-crash?fromrss=1)
Te Mata Peak has long been a jewel in Hawke's Bay's crown in terms of being a great spot to take in the landscape.
Lonely Planet eyes Te Mata Peak makeover (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/lonely-planet-eyes-te-mata-peak-makeover?fromrss=1)
Rugby legend Wayne 'Buck' Shelford will join Jenny Craig as its new ambassador with a commitment to shedding 20kg, the company said today.
Buck Shelford new face of Jenny Craig (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/buck-shelford-new-face-of-jenny-craig?fromrss=1)
Brothers Aaron and Ben Parsons and good mate Brent King are set for their holiday to the United States.
Take note: Aussie dollar rise drives demand for US holidays (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/take-note-aussie-dollar-rise-drives-demand-for-us-holidays?fromrss=1)
YOU can already picture it. Oprah Winfrey and 300 viewers traversing the cobblestones of Hosier Lane to gaze at the graffiti.
Victorians jostle for a slice of Oprah windfall (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/victorians-jostle-for-a-slice-of-oprah-windfall?fromrss=1)
PRIME Minister Julia Gillard last night used a speech to the Labor faithful to appeal to the opposition to resist the temptation of trying to bring the minority Government down.
Do what's best for nation, says Gillard (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/do-whats-best-for-nation-says-gillard?fromrss=1)
AUDITIONS: Liz tarquin from Wadestown takes her completed dish off to be judged.
masterchef (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/masterchef?fromrss=1)
Petrol prices are falling at Australian pumps - but oil companies in New Zealand say motorists shouldn't expect the same here.
Aussie fuel prices drop but NZ faces rise (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/aussie-fuel-prices-drop-but-nz-faces-rise?fromrss=1)
THE dollar opened lower today on rumours of an IMF bail-out for Ireland. Earlier in the offshore session over the weekend, the dollar gained almost one US cent on rumours that the Bank of Japan is buying the Australian currency.
Dollar lower on Ireland bail-out rumour (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/dollar-lower-on-ireland-bail-out-rumour?fromrss=1)
Australia is spearheading the effort to produce a vaccine for dengue fever, the potentially life-threatening infection spread by mosquitoes in the tropics.
Australian trials of dengue vaccine (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/australian-trials-of-dengue-vaccine?fromrss=1)
Without the hard work put in by rural Australians, we city dwellers would have a lot less.
Attacks on country dwellers is unjustified (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/attacks-on-country-dwellers-is-unjustified?fromrss=1)
THE Reserve Bank governor, Glenn Stevens, has spelled out plans to push up interest rates in order to manage ''the largest minerals and energy boom since the late 19th century'' and made clear he will not hold off to protect cities such as Sydney that are distant from the big mines.
More rate rises inevitable, says Reserve chief (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/more-rate-rises-inevitable-says-reserve-chief?fromrss=1)
Solar power for Victoria on the way State government commit $100 million for a solar power station near Mildura.
Solar power (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/solar-power?fromrss=1)
Major retail stores throughout the Perth metropolitan area will be able to stay open until 9pm on weeknights under legislation passed by State parliament.
Perth trading hours extended (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/perth-trading-hours-extended?fromrss=1)
New Zealand nut growers are an adventurous lot. A few years ago walnuts were the only common nuts harvested commercially in this country.
Nuts about nuts (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/nuts-about-nuts?fromrss=1)
The latest episode of the Memory Palace Podcast is called "Soldier Frum," and is about the formation of the Vanuatu Cargo Cult religion.
Cargo Cult origin on the Memory Palace Podcast (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/cargo-cult-origin-on-the-memory-palace-podcast?fromrss=1)
FEELING DOWN: Workers are more downbeat about the labour market at present, and arena t as optimistic about its future recovery.
Employees downbeat about jobs (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/employees-downbeat-about-jobs?fromrss=1)
ALMOST 75 whales have stranded themselves on a beach at the top of New Zealand's North Island, the second mass beaching in the region in as many months.
Dozens of whales stranded, 25 dead (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/dozens-of-whales-stranded-25-dead?fromrss=1)
The sandwich spread maker, which has been selling its yeast-based product in New Zealand since 1910, is inviting New Zealanders overseas to enter a competition to win one of 100 one-way flights home from anywhere in the world this December.
Marmite brings expat Kiwis home for Christmas (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/marmite-brings-expat-kiwis-home-for-christmas?fromrss=1)
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters says there is no truth to speculation he intends to stand in Prime Minister John Key's Helensville seat at next year's general election.
Peters plays down Helensville bid talk (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/peters-plays-down-helensville-bid-talk?fromrss=1)
Outdated banking technology has made Australia a prime target for international ATM skimming gangs, police say.
Australia a prime target for ATM skimming gangs: police (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/australia-a-prime-target-for-atm-skimming-gangs-police?fromrss=1)
An attack on two Australian tourists at a Lake Louise, Alta., campground in 1995 couldn't have been predicted, a bear expert says.
Wardens in bear attack lawsuit defended (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/wardens-in-bear-attack-lawsuit-defended?fromrss=1)
Airbus has speculated it could one day create a plane that has fuselage which turns transparent during flight.
Invisible plane? Just give me speed, says Boeing boss (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/invisible-plane-just-give-me-speed-says-boeing-boss?fromrss=1)
Australia's Chief Minister and Minister for the Arts, Jon Stanhope on Thursday launched the Statue of Confucius in the capital city of Canberra.
Australia launches Confucius statue to celebrate 10th anniversary of Beijing Sister-City Agreement (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/australia-launches-confucius-statue-to-celebrate-10th-anniversary-of-beijing-sister-city-agreement?fromrss=1)
A second roof-top protest at Villawood detention center in Sydney's west ended safely on Thursday night, the Australian Department of Immigration said on Friday.
Second roof-top protest ends safely in Sydney detention center (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/second-roof-top-protest-ends-safely-in-sydney-detention-center?fromrss=1)
EXPENSIVE TOY: Toll Holdings boss Paul Little gave then finance minister Michael Cullen a model train after Labour signed documents to buy back the rail system.
KiwiRail survival plan 'on track' (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/kiwirail-survival-plan-on-track?fromrss=1)
This event has been reviewed by a seismologist. Magnitude 5.3 Location 14.301S, 167.949E Depth 80.1 km Region VANUATU Distances 160 km NNE of Luganville, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu 380 km N of PORT-VILA, Efate, Vanuatu 460 km SSE of Lata, Santa Cruz Islands, Solomon Isl.
M 5.3, Vanuatu (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/m-5-3-vanuatu?fromrss=1)
Walk with the animals September 25, 2010 Bruce Elder discovers zoos where man and beast can sidle up beyond the cage.
Walk With the Animals at this Zoo (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/walk-with-the-animals-at-this-zoo?fromrss=1)
HALAL HICCUP: Meat exporters are concerned about the reputation New Zealand lamb has in Britain, with people saying they will not buy it because it is halal.
Concern over NZ halal lamb (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/concern-over-nz-halal-lamb?fromrss=1)
PEOPLE who are poor and lonely die three years earlier than their wealthier and better-connected counterparts, a major report has found.
Poor die younger and rich live longer (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/poor-die-younger-and-rich-live-longer?fromrss=1)
JOYFUL: The Takaka community take part in a Thank You March to celebrate the Joan White Rest Home's survival.
Victory march as rest home saved (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/victory-march-as-rest-home-saved?fromrss=1)
BRIDGE ECHO: The huge steel structure echoed as workman hammered and engineered transoms and fittings into place.
Major lift for bridge project (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/major-lift-for-bridge-project?fromrss=1)
When it comes to paper money, the Swiss franc is a beaut, one denomination featuring the art of the modern Swiss sculptor Alberto Giacometti.
Future dollars: Is it time to rebrand the buck? (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/future-dollars-is-it-time-to-rebrand-the-buck?fromrss=1)
Arrow Energy's coal-seam gas operations in Dalby, Queensland, Australia. Source: Supplied THE massive coal seam gas industry is knocking on the door of southeast Queensland with exploration now only 50km from Brisbane.
Gas explorers close in on Brisbane (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/gas-explorers-close-in-on-brisbane?fromrss=1)
Education Minister Anne Tolley yesterday told teachers she would be "appalled" if they told parents their children were failing National Standards.
Tolley turns deaf ear to teachers (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/tolley-turns-deaf-ear-to-teachers?fromrss=1)
GIFT: Jon and Bev Banks say Jon survived a heart attack because of Mary MacKillop.
MacKillop mania: Atheist's 'miracle' escape in Penola (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/mackillop-mania-atheists-miracle-escape-in-penola?fromrss=1)
The West Australian , The Kalgoorlie Miner and The Countryman are now in live production on the 212-seat advertising sales and production solution from CCI, Aarhus, Denmark, with more efficient customer-relationship reporting and monitoring and improved copy control among the benefits for the West Australian Newspapers titles.
CCI AdDesk in Live Production at West Australian Dailies (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/cci-addesk-in-live-production-at-west-australian-dailies?fromrss=1)
New Zealand is to scrap a "ridiculous" road rule that has confused overseas tourists, not to mention large numbers of locals, for more than 30 years.
New Zealand scraps 'ridiculous' road rule (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/new-zealand-scraps-ridiculous-road-rule?fromrss=1)
PAUL Kelly is to present his famous A To Z shows on a nationwide tour for the first time, starting in November.
Paul Kelly to tour A-Z shows (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/paul-kelly-to-tour-a-z-shows?fromrss=1)
Feathers fly ... Anna de Baar has given up producing eggs, believing the industry will become more regulated.
Government chickens out of fight with small egg producers (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/government-chickens-out-of-fight-with-small-egg-producers?fromrss=1)
A small earthquake struck American Samoa as a memorial service was being held to mark the first anniversary of an earthquake and tsunami that killed 34 people in the U.S. territory.
Small earthquake hits American Samoa on first anniversary of deadly quake and tsunami (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/small-earthquake-hits-american-samoa-on-first-anniversary-of-deadly-quake-and-tsunami?fromrss=1)
Wednesday marks the one year anniversary of the tsunami that killed nearly 200 people in the Samoan islands.
Samoan people look back at devastating tsunami one year ago (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/samoan-people-look-back-at-devastating-tsunami-one-year-ago?fromrss=1)
New Zealanders are moving to Australia in record numbers, but they arrive already educated and end up working on average harder and longer than Australians, a government study says.
Kiwis leading job boom in Australia - study (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/kiwis-leading-job-boom-in-australia-study?fromrss=1)
West Australian police have rejected claims of "Gestapo style" tactics but say an officer who attended a union meeting in plain clothes erred in reporting on it to a government commission.
Police deny 'Gestapo tactics' (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/police-deny-gestapo-tactics?fromrss=1)
The government of the Northern Mariana Islands has partially shut down because the Legislature of the U.S. commonwealth failed to pass a balanced budget on time.
Government of Northern Mariana Islands partially shuts down over lack of budget (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/09/government-of-northern-mariana-islands-partially-shuts-down-over-lack-of-budget?fromrss=1)
The past financial year is one Tourism Queensland will never forget. It ranged from the depths of the global financial crisis, swine flu, natural disasters and the impact of a strong Australian dollar, to the heady heights of worldwide acclaim for the Best Job in The World, hailed as the most successful global promotion for any product ever.
2010 a year Tourism Queensland will never forget (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/2010-a-year-tourism-queensland-will-never-forget?fromrss=1)
A lift in new listings has failed to kick-start a sluggish year for property, as the Canterbury earthquake took its toll.
Quake wipes out spring property sales surge (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/quake-wipes-out-spring-property-sales-surge?fromrss=1)
EXCLUSIVE: Does Dan Sultan have what it takes to be Australia's next rock god? Check out our preview of his next song.
Was Hutchence our last rock god? (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/was-hutchence-our-last-rock-god?fromrss=1)
Two radio-thons held in Tonga over the past week have raised almost $600,000 for the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Fund.
Tongans raise $600k for quake appeal (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/tongans-raise-600k-for-quake-appeal?fromrss=1)
Australia on Saturday welcomes the U.S. Senate's agreement to ratify the Australia-United States Defense Trade Cooperation Treaty.
Australia welcomes Defense Trade Cooperation Treaty with U.S. (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/australia-welcomes-defense-trade-cooperation-treaty-with-u-s?fromrss=1)
An Australian shearer has upset the Kiwi guns to win the first title of the New Zealand shearing season.
Aussie shearer upsets Kiwis (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/aussie-shearer-upsets-kiwis?fromrss=1)
A top Tory has launched a furious attack on the proposed referendum on Alternative Voting and denounced the system as "unsatisfactory, un-British, and causing frustration and anger". Edward Leigh, former chairman of the powerful Public Accounts Committee, said it was insulting to the electorate to force this "confusing" system on them.
Alternative vote system 'an insult' (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/alternative-vote-system-an-insult?fromrss=1)
I'm over day lilies. My partner, The Landscaper, is in the final throes of an affair with them, but I have a new best friend.
Google for gardens (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/google-for-gardens?fromrss=1)
Milford Sound is pretty, but some believe it is a little busy, according to a visitor perception survey.
Milford Sound crowds off-putting (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/milford-sound-crowds-off-putting?fromrss=1)
Gillard visits troops in Afghanistan On her way to Europe, Prime Minister Julia Gillard stops off in Afghanistan to visit Australian troops.
War on the bad guys takes a malign turn (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/war-on-the-bad-guys-takes-a-malign-turn?fromrss=1)
STIR: Breakfast host Paul Henry has raised eyebrows by questioning whether Governor-General Sir Anand Satyanand is a New Zealander.
Henry quip sparks race uproar (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/henry-quip-sparks-race-uproar?fromrss=1)
THOUSANDS of troops are in north Queensland to take part in the most complex war games ever undertaken by Australian defence personnel.
War games begin in north Queensland (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/war-games-begin-in-north-queensland?fromrss=1)
HERETIC bishops have been burned at the stake and soldiers shot down during the English Civil War so it's not surprising Oxford is regarded as one of the most haunted cities in England.
Tourist captures spooky image on camera (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/tourist-captures-spooky-image-on-camera?fromrss=1)
Tasmanian Premier David Bartlett didn't want an inquistorial-style integrity commission.
Tassie opts for a kinder, gentler integrity body (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/tassie-opts-for-a-kinder-gentler-integrity-body?fromrss=1)
A New Zealand television presenter was suspended on Tuesday after sparking a race row by questioning whether the country's ethnic minority governor general was a proper New Zealander.
New Zealand Governor-General Anand Satyanand and his wife Susan. (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/new-zealand-governor-general-anand-satyanand-and-his-wife-susan?fromrss=1)
MasterChef 's series one bad boy Chris Badenoch will return to the small screen as a challenger on Iron Chef Australia .
From MasterChef 'villain' to Iron Chef challenger (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/from-masterchef-villain-to-iron-chef-challenger?fromrss=1)
FIRM FRIENDS: Barry Shields, of Christchurch, says his two miniature schnauzers, Molly, 7, left, and Jojo, 6, helped fill a gap when his children grew up.
Increasing social role for pets (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/increasing-social-role-for-pets?fromrss=1)
Can you read this edition of Crikey? If it was mangled by your email program, see it online .
What went on at Villawood?, Samuela s partners turn, why the accused ... (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/what-went-on-at-villawood-samuela-s-partners-turn-why-the-accused?fromrss=1)
Some 200 news species of animals and plants, including an orange spider, a jabbing spiny-legged katydid and a minute long-nosed frog, have been discovered in Papua New Guinea's remote jungle-clad mountains.
200 new species in Papua New Guinea (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/200-new-species-in-papua-new-guinea?fromrss=1)
Associate Immigration Minister Kate Wilkinson will consider the case of an Indian family with two New Zealand-born children who have been told to leave the country.
Minister to consider case of Indian family told to leave NZ (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/minister-to-consider-case-of-indian-family-told-to-leave-nz?fromrss=1)
The skipper of a Sea Shepherd protest boat damaged in a collision with a Japanese whaling ship said Thursday that the head of the conservation group ordered him to let the vessel sink because it would help win public support.
Anti-whaling activists trade claims over sinking of protest boat in Japanese whaler collision (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/anti-whaling-activists-trade-claims-over-sinking-of-protest-boat-in-japanese-whaler-collision?fromrss=1)
Researchers working in the rain forests of Papua New Guinea are reporting the discovery of 200 new species of plants and animals.
200 Species of Plants, Animals Discovered in Papua New Guinea (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/200-species-of-plants-animals-discovered-in-papua-new-guinea?fromrss=1)
Farmers are facing massive cuts between 27 and 37 per cent to the amount of water they can take from the Murray-Darling under plans to save the river.
Farmers left high and dry by water cuts (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/farmers-left-high-and-dry-by-water-cuts?fromrss=1)
A Photo provided by Conservation International shows a newly discovered frog in Papua New Guinea.
Scientists see new bugs, frogs in Papua New Guinea (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/scientists-see-new-bugs-frogs-in-papua-new-guinea?fromrss=1)
India has condemned "racist and bigoted" remarks by a New Zealand TV presenter who made fun of Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit's surname.
India condemns 'racist' TV host (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/india-condemns-racist-tv-host?fromrss=1)
FATHER: Chris Kahui said he changed from thinking Ms King, "could have" injured the twins to thinking she "must have" once he received certain information.
Kahui changes mind over mother's responsibility (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/kahui-changes-mind-over-mothers-responsibility?fromrss=1)
MYER Holdings says the retailer has been through a difficult environment in the past fiscal year, but the outlook is improving.
Myer posts profit despite 'tough' year (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/myer-posts-profit-despite-tough-year?fromrss=1)
WEST Australian police have charged six men following raids on outlaw motorcycle gang premises as they continue inquiries into a violent bikie clash at a street drag event.
Six charged after violent bikie clash (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/six-charged-after-violent-bikie-clash?fromrss=1)
IN THE BAY: Paul Henry is holed up at his bach in Hawke's Bay as controversy over his comments deepens.
Supermarket could pull Breakfast ads over Henry comments (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/supermarket-could-pull-breakfast-ads-over-henry-comments?fromrss=1)
A new survey has told us what oily raggers have known for quite some time - too many people are saving too little.
Saving to spend It's a detour off the path to financial freedom (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/saving-to-spend-its-a-detour-off-the-path-to-financial-freedom?fromrss=1)
Today's segment was the second installment of my Traveling Through the Ages series, focusing on the top five travel experiences for people in their thirties and forties.
Loren Christie (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/loren-christie?fromrss=1)
Remuera property developer John McKearney - the man behind the Save Our Farms group opposing land sales to foreigners - says he is no racist and welcomes overseas buyers prepared to move here and become New Zealanders.
Land-sale lobbyist rejects racism tag (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/land-sale-lobbyist-rejects-racism-tag?fromrss=1)
ANOTHER boat carrying suspected asylum seekers has been intercepted by authorities off Australia's northwest coast.
Canberra: Another asylum seeker boat arrives (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/canberra-another-asylum-seeker-boat-arrives?fromrss=1)
Lotto Powerball has jackpotted to $27 million -- potentially the biggest individual prize in New Zealand Lotteries' history.
Lotto Powerball jackpots to $27m (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/lotto-powerball-jackpots-to-27m?fromrss=1)
The quake unsettled more than bricks and mortar, it shifted public opinion and returned Bob Parker to lead Christchurch.
Brave Bob's back (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/brave-bobs-back?fromrss=1)
A New Zealand public television host resigned Sunday after his mocking of an Indian official's name sparked a diplomatic protest of racism.
New Zealand TV host resigns after mocking of Indian official's name drew diplomatic protest (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/new-zealand-tv-host-resigns-after-mocking-of-indian-officials-name-drew-diplomatic-protest?fromrss=1)
A thumbnail-sized frog with a long snout, a brilliant green katydid with bright pink eyes and a mouse with a white-tipped tail are among 200 species scientists have discovered in Papua New Guinea.
New species found in Papua New Guinea (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/new-species-found-in-papua-new-guinea?fromrss=1)
TALKING POINT: Sculptor Terry Stringer at the unveiling of his work, Body Language - Spirit of Place, outside the PNCC building on The Square.
Body Language says it all (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/body-language-says-it-all?fromrss=1)
Wallabies winger Lachie Turner made an instant splash at the Delhi Games by scoring two first-half tries as Australia blitzed Uganda 33-0 in their rugby sevens opener on Monday.
Turner scores twice in Sevens blitz (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/turner-scores-twice-in-sevens-blitz?fromrss=1)
Television personality Ernie Dingo has pleaded not guilty to assaulting an 11-year-old boy at a WA school.
Ernie Dingo pleads not guilty to assault (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/ernie-dingo-pleads-not-guilty-to-assault?fromrss=1)
The partial government shutdown in the Northern Mariana Islands is ending with Gov.
Northern Mariana Islands partial shutdown ending (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/northern-mariana-islands-partial-shutdown-ending?fromrss=1)
New Zealand's hotels reported a 7 per cent increase in overnight guest stays in August, propped up by more overseas visitors amid a slide in domestic guest nights.
Foreign visitors boost hotel nights in August (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/foreign-visitors-boost-hotel-nights-in-august?fromrss=1)
Indigenous tourism is a salve for the soul of people living in jam-packed cities but it's an opportunity Australia is missing out on, according to the convenor of this month's Global Eco Asia Pacific conference.
Indigenous tourism a salve for the soul (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/indigenous-tourism-a-salve-for-the-soul?fromrss=1)
An Northland kiwi, known as Stripe, has been killed by a dog. The adult male lived in the Purua Scenic Reserve, part of the Whangarei Kiwi Sanctuary.
Stripe the kiwi killed by dog (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/stripe-the-kiwi-killed-by-dog?fromrss=1)
A New Zealand television host has quit after sparking a diplomatic row when he ridiculed the name of Sheila Dikshit, the chief minister of the Indian capital, New Delhi.
Television host quits in dispute over mocking name (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/television-host-quits-in-dispute-over-mocking-name?fromrss=1)
Jacinta Lal, 21, said she had heard people saying that she "wasn't Indian-looking enough to win the pageant.
Indians booed fair skinned entrant (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/indians-booed-fair-skinned-entrant?fromrss=1)
The king of Tonga has become embroiled in a legal row over an attempt to sell his 5 million sprawling royal residence in New Zealand.
King of Tonga in legal row over New Zealand royal residence (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/king-of-tonga-in-legal-row-over-new-zealand-royal-residence?fromrss=1)
Police Minister Judith Collins supports officers having easier access to firearms because they have to deal with armed gangs and P dealers.
Criminals armed, police need access - Collins (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/criminals-armed-police-need-access-collins?fromrss=1)
An act of "outstanding bravery" by Hastings Police Inspector Mike O'Leary in rescuing two children from a burning van was recognised today.
Mixed emotions for hero cop (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/mixed-emotions-for-hero-cop?fromrss=1)
Former New Zealand coach John Mitchell has vowed to stay in his current role with South African side the Lions despite being stabbed twice during a break-in at his Johannesburg home over the weekend.
Mitchell: I won't quit Lions (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/mitchell-i-wont-quit-lions?fromrss=1)
NEW Zealand's state television chiefs made a personal apology to the country's governor general over a race slur that contributed to the resignation of a presenter, the broadcaster said Thursday.
NZ TV chiefs sorry for racist G-G jibe (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/nz-tv-chiefs-sorry-for-racist-g-g-jibe?fromrss=1)
Finance Minister Bill English announces details of the Government's finances today.
Govt deficit shrinks despite lower tax take (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/govt-deficit-shrinks-despite-lower-tax-take?fromrss=1)
ALCOHOL has become cheaper than bottled water in New Zealand, a study showed today, with researchers warning there could be major implications for public health.
Booze cheaper than water in New Zealand (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/booze-cheaper-than-water-in-new-zealand?fromrss=1)
Jetstar plans to use Darwin as a hub on its low-cost route to the Philippines, writes Clive Dorman.
Jetstar's new Asian route (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/jetstars-new-asian-route?fromrss=1)
The Vatican echoed to the sounds of the didgeridoo on Friday at an Aboriginal show in memory of Mary MacKillop, who is about to be named Australia's first saint.
Aboriginal show in Vatican honours Australia's first saint (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/aboriginal-show-in-vatican-honours-australias-first-saint?fromrss=1)
The blond, blue-eyed beauty queen who was booed by audience members at a regional Miss IndiaNZ pageant for not "being Indian enough" is concerned that the incident is being used to label the Indian community as racist.
Beauty queen wants end to racism dispute (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/beauty-queen-wants-end-to-racism-dispute?fromrss=1)
IT WAS snow time in spring across Victoria yesterday. The cold snap dumped snow as low as 500 metres above sea level, with falls reported in areas including Mount Dandenong, around Ballarat and the ranges north-east of Melbourne.
Sleet, snow - it's springtime (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/sleet-snow-its-springtime?fromrss=1)
Australia has welcomed the nation's first saint, Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop, with cheers, tears of joy and enthusiastic applause.
Australia welcomes first saint (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/australia-welcomes-first-saint?fromrss=1)
The Wisdom of Dog by Murray Ball, Hodder Moa, $29.99 When my husband first visited New Zealand he dragged me around the second-hand book shops on the lookout for Murray Ball and Dog.
Intelligent tribute to the old Dog himself (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/intelligent-tribute-to-the-old-dog-himself?fromrss=1)
Thousands have converged on the streets in front of Adelaide's Catholic cathedral to celebrate the canonisation of Sister Mary MacKillop, who for many years made Adelaide her home.
Thousands gather in Adelaide for Mary (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/thousands-gather-in-adelaide-for-mary?fromrss=1)
David Bartlett, Julia Gillard and Stephen Conroy launch the National Broadband Network in Tasmania.
Premier of Tasmania and gaming geek (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/premier-of-tasmania-and-gaming-geek?fromrss=1)
The show's "secret dancer" deserves ten out of ten, says Hilary Alexander. Ann Widdecombe and Anton Du Beke on Strictly Come Dancing Photo: PA I was lucky enough to be invited to watch Strictly Come Dancing "live" as a member of the audience on Saturday night.
You'll never get to see the best mover on Strictly Come Dancing (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/youll-never-get-to-see-the-best-mover-on-strictly-come-dancing?fromrss=1)
Today is Monday, Oct. 18, the 291st day of 2010. There are 74 days left in the year.
On Oct. 18, 1892, the first long-distance telephone line between New... (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/on-oct-18-1892-the-first-long-distance-telephone-line-between-new?fromrss=1)
Fly Fishing in New Zealand Lakes, by John Kent and David Hallett, Penguin, $67 A picture is worth 1000 words, so the saying goes.
Great photos make this a great catch (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/great-photos-make-this-a-great-catch?fromrss=1)
TWO workers from a cattle station in Queensland's southwest were helping with a muster when their plane went down, killing them instantly.
Cattlemen dead in plane crash (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/cattlemen-dead-in-plane-crash?fromrss=1)
Australia will be entrenched in Afghanistan in some form for at least the next decade, Prime Minister Julia Gillard said today.
Afghanistan: we're staring at 10 more years, warns PM (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/afghanistan-were-staring-at-10-more-years-warns-pm?fromrss=1)
Top Australian rider Stathi Katsidis, who had been engaged to ride Shoot Out in Saturday's Cox Plate at Moonee Valley, was found dead on Tuesday in Brisbane.
Australian jockey found dead (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/australian-jockey-found-dead?fromrss=1)
In the 1962 James Jones novel on which it is based, this is a story about the Guadalcanal campaign, fought in the Solomon Islands in 1942-3. And while The Thin Red Line holds a deserved place in the annals of war movies it is rather more a war dreamed of by Terrence Malick than the one actually fought for in reality.
The Thin Red Line: No 10 (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/the-thin-red-line-no-10?fromrss=1)
Geordan Murphy has been omitted from Ireland's 34-man squad for the autumn and the outlook on Jerry Flannery's participation also looks bleak.
Murphy omitted from Ireland squad (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/murphy-omitted-from-ireland-squad?fromrss=1)
Halifax's Papua New Guinea international Makali Aizue is hoping an impressive performance in Sunday's Four Nations clash with Australia in Sydney will put him in the shop window.
Aizue keen to impress (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/aizue-keen-to-impress?fromrss=1)
The Maori language is in danger of dying out because of neglect by successive New Zealand governments, a new report has claimed.
Maori language 'in danger of dying out' (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/maori-language-in-danger-of-dying-out?fromrss=1)
New Zealand may lose the filming of "The Hobbit" movies because of an actors' pay dispute, with financial backers Warner Bros.
NZ may lose Hobbit filming to offshore locatio (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/nz-may-lose-hobbit-filming-to-offshore-locatio?fromrss=1)
ONE person is dead after a head-on collision in western Victoria. Police say a sedan travelling east on the Hamilton Highway near Wingeel veered on to the wrong side of the road about 12.30pm today and collided with a B-Double truck.
Person killed in head-on with truck (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/person-killed-in-head-on-with-truck?fromrss=1)
Summer Coda director Richard Gray with actor Alex Dimitriades. An eerie coincidence was anything but happy, actor Alex Dimitriades says.
Art imitates life (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/art-imitates-life?fromrss=1)
Tim Mathieson lends his hairdressing skills to shave off AAP journalist Peter Veness' beard at the National Press Club.
First Fella's debut proves cut above (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/first-fellas-debut-proves-cut-above?fromrss=1)
MORE evidence has emerged of a long-term trend towards a drier climate in the Murray-Darling Basin and much of southeastern Australia, despite welcome rains in 2010.
Murray-Darling Basin getting drier - study (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/murray-darling-basin-getting-drier-study?fromrss=1)
TIM Johnston, the chief of failed fuel pill company Firepower, has told a court the federal government department Austrade helped boost his company's profile overseas.
Firepower chief appears in court (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/firepower-chief-appears-in-court?fromrss=1)
The Obama administration is preparing to send its clearest signal yet that the US is committed to the Asia-Pacific by sending Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on a two-week, six-nation tour of the region.
Clinton to visit Australia in November (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/clinton-to-visit-australia-in-november?fromrss=1)
Australians can buy beachfront properties in attractive US cities for less than the cost of houses in Balga or Tuart Hill.
US beachfront homes a bargain (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/us-beachfront-homes-a-bargain?fromrss=1)
New Zealand winger Manu Vatuvei will miss the rest of the Four Nations Series after it was confirmed he broke an arm in Saturday's opening 24-10 win over England.
Unlucky break for Vatuvei (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/unlucky-break-for-vatuvei?fromrss=1)
VIDEO: Sheffield Doc/Fest 2010 Film Programmer Hussain Currimbhoy on Joan Rivers and other highlights.
Joan Rivers: Sheffield DocFest 2010 preview - VIDEO (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/joan-rivers-sheffield-docfest-2010-preview-video?fromrss=1)
Australian federal government's recent approval of two giant coal seam gas projects in Queensland will create more than 12,000 jobs, and generate billions of dollars, the Queensland Resources Council said on Saturday.
Queensland gas project in Australia to create 12,000 jobs (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/queensland-gas-project-in-australia-to-create-12-000-jobs?fromrss=1)
Businessman James Packer is a very savvy operator and his raid on Network Ten shares was a very clever move, Communications Minister Stephen Conroy says.
Conroy says Packer raid a clever move (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/conroy-says-packer-raid-a-clever-move?fromrss=1)
Alice T. Carter is the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review's theater critic and can be reached at 412-320-7808 or via e-mail. Turn off busy Liberty Avenue onto Sassafras Street and descend into the valley where Iron City Brewery once operated.
Blank canvas (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/blank-canvas?fromrss=1)
A New Zealand high school teacher has been shot dead by a hunter who mistook her for a deer.
Teacher mistaken for deer, shot dead (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/teacher-mistaken-for-deer-shot-dead?fromrss=1)
Polled on October 21-23, 2010. Source: Nielsen. The Labor Party's Left faction has demanded a social and economic policy shift to shore up the government's waning support as a new poll shows the Gillard government has gone backwards since the election and is continuing to lose votes to the Greens.
Left turns up heat on battling PM (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/left-turns-up-heat-on-battling-pm?fromrss=1)
Thousands of New Zealanders a ' some dressed as hobbits a ' took to the country's streets on Monday to protest against possible plans to move production of Peter Jackson's two "Hobbit" films overseas.
'Hobbits' march to keep films in New Zealand (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/hobbits-march-to-keep-films-in-new-zealand?fromrss=1)
I would be remiss if I failed to challenge Terence Corcoran's strongly stated front-page commentary about my government's opposition to BHP Billiton's hostile takeover of Saskatoon-based PotashCorp .
Brad Wall: Saskatchewan's premier takes on Terence Corcoran (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/brad-wall-saskatchewans-premier-takes-on-terence-corcoran?fromrss=1)
Thousands of New Zealanders took to the country's streets on Monday to protest against possible plans to move production of Peter Jackson's "Hobbit" movies overseas.
New Zealand (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/new-zealand?fromrss=1)
SAY IT LOUD AND PROUD: Hobbit rally organiser Mark Harrison speaks at QE2 Square in Auckland.
'We could lose it all' (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/we-could-lose-it-all?fromrss=1)
England's Four Nations match against the Kangaroos in Melbourne on Sunday will be refereed by Australian Tony Archer.
Archer to referee England game (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/archer-to-referee-england-game?fromrss=1)
The Sumatran coastline is known for large waves, making it a popular surfing destination.
Hundreds missing after Indonesia quake (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/hundreds-missing-after-indonesia-quake?fromrss=1)
Ian Goldsmith, a New Zealander cast as an elf in Lord of the Rings, describes his experience of being a citizen of Middle Earth and why The Hobbit should stay in New Zealand.
'I was an elf' (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/i-was-an-elf?fromrss=1)
TV chef Gordon Ramsay is facing legal action after pulling out of charity appearances to raise money for a young girl battling life-threatening health problems.
Ramsay dealt another legal blow (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/ramsay-dealt-another-legal-blow?fromrss=1)
New Zealand will remain the home of "The Hobbit" after the government struck a US$25 million deal with Warner Bros.
New Zealand govt reaches deal to keep "Hobbit" films (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/new-zealand-govt-reaches-deal-to-keep-hobbit-films?fromrss=1)
Filming Animal Kingdom The behind the scenes story of the Australian film that won the Sundance Film Festival.
Animal Kingdom leads AFI noms (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/animal-kingdom-leads-afi-noms?fromrss=1)
Gordon Campbell: Do you like me even this much? How's that old saying go: too soon old, too late smart? I can't say whether B.C. premier Gordon Campbell is old before his time .
Lorne Gunter: Gordon Campbell grows wise too late (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/lorne-gunter-gordon-campbell-grows-wise-too-late?fromrss=1)
A grieving mother wants to know if her son is now an angel in heaven following his killing in Adelaide last year.
Mother wonders if dead son an angel (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/mother-wonders-if-dead-son-an-angel?fromrss=1)
The New Zealand government has passed legislation clearing the way for two Hobbit films to be made in the country despite stiff protest by opposition MPs, who said it was a "day of shame." Hobbit holes under construction for the new Hobbit film are seen in this aerial picture of the film set for the upcoming Lord of the Rings prequel in Matamata, ...
New Zealand passes 'Hobbit' employment laws despite protests (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/new-zealand-passes-hobbit-employment-laws-despite-protests?fromrss=1)
NBR journalists Rob Hosking, Liam Baldwin, Duncan Bridgeman and Nina Fowler take a look at how the top business ministers are performing Lee Kuan Yew-lite? John Key - Prime Minister Tourism Two years into the John Key-led National government, it looks as though those who have derided the John Key-led government as being "Labour lite" have missed ...
How the cabinet stacks up mid-term and what the ministers are working on before the 2011 election (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/how-the-cabinet-stacks-up-mid-term-and-what-the-ministers-are-working-on-before-the-2011-election?fromrss=1)
THE driver of a Toyota Landcruiser which crashed in northern Western Australia injuring West Coast Eagles teenager Lewis Broome has been charged with dangerous driving offences.
Charges over crash that hurt AFL player (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/charges-over-crash-that-hurt-afl-player?fromrss=1)
The natural assets of Auckland have made it a dream destination for all kinds of travellers, from doing-it-on-the-cheap backbackers to cost-is-no-issue super yacht owners.
New Zealand is a kaleidoscope of natural wonders (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/new-zealand-is-a-kaleidoscope-of-natural-wonders?fromrss=1)
Threequarters Junior Sa'u and Sam Perrett both scored hat-tricks as New Zealand put an outclassed Papua New Guinea to the sword with a 76-12 win in a one-sided Four Nations match in Rotorua.
Kiwis sweep past Papua New Guinea (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/kiwis-sweep-past-papua-new-guinea?fromrss=1)
Get on the bus, and stay on for all the singing, dancing and outrageous costumes that bring Priscilla Queen of the Desert alive onstage.
Sydney's soul sisters make Priscilla's trip in the desert worthwhile (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/sydneys-soul-sisters-make-priscillas-trip-in-the-desert-worthwhile?fromrss=1)
OPPOSITION treasury spokesman Joe Hockey has remained tightlipped on whether a Liberal party colleague told him he isn't up to the job.
Hockey tightlipped on phone conversation (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/hockey-tightlipped-on-phone-conversation?fromrss=1)
Department of Justice pays compensation to wife of British airman who witnessed US tests after Ministry of Defence had refused to accept radiation led to his fatal throat cancer Between 1952 and 1962, Britain and the US exploded more than 40 nuclear weapons in the atmosphere around Australia and in the Pacific.
Widow of British nuclear test veteran awarded $75,000 by US (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/widow-of-british-nuclear-test-veteran-awarded-75-000-by-us?fromrss=1)
Integrated natural gas company, BG Group on Sunday announced it will commit 15 billion U.S. dollars investment for the first phase of its massive Curtis liquid natural gas project in Queensland state of Australia.
BG Group announces $15 bln investment for LNG project in Australia (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/bg-group-announces-15-bln-investment-for-lng-project-in-australia?fromrss=1)
GLOBAL POWER: Does China have the ability to expand beyond its borders to dominate the globe? China is not a developed country despite having the world's fastest-growing GDP, and does not have the ability to expand beyond its borders to dominate the globe, says an expat trade expert.
Understanding the China myth (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/understanding-the-china-myth?fromrss=1)
The Japanese did it first with the bullet train in 1964. Saudi Arabia is spending $15 billion expanding its high-speed rail network, and close behind are Qatar and Kuwait, which are spending $10 billion each.
Give us high-speed trains, not school halls (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/10/give-us-high-speed-trains-not-school-halls?fromrss=1)
You can also view a map displaying accumulated data from your report and others.
M 5.3, New Britain region, Papua New Guinea (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/11/m-5-3-new-britain-region-papua-new-guinea?fromrss=1)
England's players returned to New Zealand on Monday vowing to produce a rousing finish to their disappointing Four Nations campaign.
England aim for positive finish (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/11/england-aim-for-positive-finish?fromrss=1)
As U.S. voters prepare to go to the polls in hotly contested congressional midterms, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is half a world away, continuing a marathon tour of the Asia-Pacific in Malaysia.
Clinton pushes tolerance in Malaysia (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/11/clinton-pushes-tolerance-in-malaysia?fromrss=1)
With obesity rates bulging, prominent US-based health magazine Men's Health just wrapped up its roundup of the fattest cities in the US.
World's fattest places (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/11/worlds-fattest-places?fromrss=1)
The first secretary of state to visit the country since 1998, Clinton arrived Wednesday in the capital of Port Moresby for a brief stop during which she will also push an anti-corruption agenda amid concerns that a windfall from a massive natural gas find will exacerbate existing graft.
11/3/2010 - Clinton in violence-plagued Papua New Guinea (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/11/11-3-2010-clinton-in-violence-plagued-papua-new-guinea?fromrss=1)
Experienced forwards Adam Blair and Frank Pritchard and emerging international Ben Matulino have been recalled by New Zealand for Saturday's Four Nations clash with Australia in Auckland.
Kiwis call on trio (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/11/kiwis-call-on-trio?fromrss=1)
GalaA Darling, now a fashion blogger with International influence, grew up in New Zealand before moving to New York City in pursuit of all things wonderful.
NYC Style: East Village Fashion Phenom Gala Darling (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/11/nyc-style-east-village-fashion-phenom-gala-darling?fromrss=1)
GETTING WIDER: The 2025 Taskforce says growth-promoting policies are the answer to New Zealand's widening wage gap with Australia.
Trans-Tasman pay gap to widen (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/11/trans-tasman-pay-gap-to-widen?fromrss=1)
The United States and New Zealand moved today to fully restore relations that have been strained by a lingering 25-year nuclear dispute that has hampered military cooperation.
U.S., New Zealand expand cooperation on military, security issues after longtime nuclear dispute (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/11/u-s-new-zealand-expand-cooperation-on-military-security-issues-after-longtime-nuclear-dispute?fromrss=1)
Passengers on the giant Qantas Airways jet forced to make an emergency landing in Singapore on Thursday said they heard a loud bang and saw pieces of one of the engines fall off soon after take-off for Sydney.
Qantas passenger: a oeThe scariest thing Ia ve seena (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/11/qantas-passenger-a-oethe-scariest-thing-ia-ve-seena?fromrss=1)
England have been warned to beware 'The Jukebox' or face the music when they take on Papua New Guinea on Saturday.
England set to face jukebox jury (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/11/england-set-to-face-jukebox-jury?fromrss=1)
Retailers are begging the Reserve Bank not to raise the cash rate again next month after new data confirms consumers were showing restraint even before this week's surprise central bank move.
Retailers beg RBA to hold off on rates (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/11/retailers-beg-rba-to-hold-off-on-rates?fromrss=1)
A war of words between Qantas and an engineers' union has intensified over maintenance issues following a mid-air explosion on one of the airline's A380s.
Qantas and union argue over maintenance (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/11/qantas-and-union-argue-over-maintenance?fromrss=1)
What is it about Hillary Rodham Clinton and earthquakes? Seems the secretary of state rarely takes an overseas trip that is not in some way affected by a temblor.
Earthquakes Dog Clinton on Overseas Trips (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/11/earthquakes-dog-clinton-on-overseas-trips-2?fromrss=1)
IN FLIGHT: Australian businessman Monty Smith, here outside his lawyer's office in Hastings.
Accused bailed back to Oz (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/11/accused-bailed-back-to-oz?fromrss=1)
Regional visit ... the US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, arrived in Melbourne yesterday.
US sets eyes on southern defence outposts (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/11/us-sets-eyes-on-southern-defence-outposts?fromrss=1)
WHY ME? This male falcon is being rehabilitated after being shot. A rare native bush falcon faces a tough road to recovery in Palmerston North after being shot and left for dead on a Bay of Plenty roadside.
Falcon under fire (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/11/falcon-under-fire?fromrss=1)
New Zealand SAS troops on desert training. WILLIE APIATA: Dropped in for cocktails.
SAS guns for hire (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/11/sas-guns-for-hire?fromrss=1)
Karl Urban in new movie Red . Kiwi movie pin-up Karl Urban's Hollywood star is soaring.
Karl Urban's rugby plans (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/11/karl-urbans-rugby-plans?fromrss=1)
A record number of people took part in the annual e-waste disposal day today, dropping off about 900 tonnes of electronic waste at recycling sites around New Zealand.
EDay recycling attracts record number (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/11/eday-recycling-attracts-record-number?fromrss=1)
Quade Cooper, Rocky Elsom and David Pocock gang tackle Wales' Stephen Jones at the Millennium Stadium.
Wallabies fix Wales, but not scrum issues (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/11/wallabies-fix-wales-but-not-scrum-issues?fromrss=1)
The Australian music industry ushered in a new Stone age as sibling duo Angus and Julia Stone starred at the 2010 ARIA Awards held at the Sydney Opera House last night.
Brother and sister act shines at ARIAs (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/11/brother-and-sister-act-shines-at-arias?fromrss=1)
Australia Monday announced a national referendum on recognising the countrya TMs Aborigines in the constitution, in a bid to improve conditions for the chronically disadvantaged community.
Australia to hold constitutional referendum on Aborigines (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/11/australia-to-hold-constitutional-referendum-on-aborigines?fromrss=1)
Papua New Guinea jail warders have shot dead five escaping prisoners who were part of mass breakout reportedly sparked by fears prisoners were dying from a cholera outbreak inside the jail.
Five escaping prisoners shot dead in PNG (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/11/five-escaping-prisoners-shot-dead-in-png?fromrss=1)
Rotorua is full of thermal there marvels. Very few destinations take pride in hissing, frothing and exploding at their visitors.
Rotorua: Boiling wonderland (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/11/rotorua-boiling-wonderland?fromrss=1)
Dog Boy, by Eva Hornung, won the fiction prize at Australia's Prime Minister's Literary Awards.
Dog Boy, Sydney history win Australian awards (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/11/dog-boy-sydney-history-win-australian-awards?fromrss=1)
England captain James Graham has been shortlisted, along with three Australians and two New Zealanders, for this year's Rugby League World Golden Boot award, presented annually to the world's greatest player.
Graham named on award shortlist (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/11/graham-named-on-award-shortlist?fromrss=1)
Rolls-Royce Group Plc moved to contain a crisis of confidence in the safety of its engines on Monday, saying progress was being made in finding out what caused last week's blowout on a Qantas Airbus A380 flight.
Progress cited in A380 engine probe (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/11/progress-cited-in-a380-engine-probe?fromrss=1)
The Australian Associated Press is reporting renewed confusion over whether Hoover resident Gabe Watson will be deported to the United States after his release from a Queensland prison on Thursday.
Australian immigration official expresses uncertainty over deportation of Gabe Watson (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/11/australian-immigration-official-expresses-uncertainty-over-deportation-of-gabe-watson?fromrss=1)
Steven Finn expects plenty more Ashes "banter" from Australian crowds, and is confident he will be able to deal with it too.
Finn embracing Aussie abuse (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/11/finn-embracing-aussie-abuse?fromrss=1)
England's fast bowling core are likely to miss the Australia A clash in Hobart, Tasmania from November 17-20 in favour of training in Brisbane, the first Ashes Test venue.
'Pop-Gun' Pom bowling attack to take on Australia 'A' batters in Tasmania (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/11/pop-gun-pom-bowling-attack-to-take-on-australia-a-batters-in-tasmania?fromrss=1)
GEORGE BUSH appears to have confined his ''deputy sheriff'' John Howard - and Australia - to little more than a footnote in his just-published memoirs.
Howard's end - a note in Bush's memoirs (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/11/howards-end-a-note-in-bushs-memoirs?fromrss=1)
The names of the 10 diggers killed in Afghanistan this year have been added to the Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, as Prime Minister Julia Gillard marked Remembrance Day at a wreath-laying ceremony in Seoul.
Australians stop to remember war dead (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/11/australians-stop-to-remember-war-dead?fromrss=1)
Dewey Marsh, 90, served in the South Pacific in World War II from 1942 until he was wounded by a sniper in 1945.
Veteran recounts war days (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/11/veteran-recounts-war-days?fromrss=1)
"When you know how to cook, you've got control over your life and health," British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver said.
Jamie Oliver tackles hunger down under (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/11/jamie-oliver-tackles-hunger-down-under?fromrss=1)
The federal government has awarded a $7 million construction contract for the replacement of the final 33 homes destroyed in last year's deadly earthquake and tsunami in American Samoa.
Feds award $7M contract to replace homes destroyed in deadly earthquake in American Samoa (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/11/feds-award-7m-contract-to-replace-homes-destroyed-in-deadly-earthquake-in-american-samoa?fromrss=1)
A 20-year-old Southland man has become the first person in New Zealand to be sentenced to jail for viciously attacking a leopard seal.
Southland man guilty of seal attack (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/11/southland-man-guilty-of-seal-attack?fromrss=1)
Residents of suburban southwest Sydney have lost a Supreme Court bid to prevent the construction of an Islamic school in their neighbourhood.
Residents fail in bid to stop school (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/11/residents-fail-in-bid-to-stop-school?fromrss=1)
After settling a trademark dispute with Australian business Groggle and getting it to change its name, Google has taken issue with another Australian business: Scoogle .
Screw you, Scoogle, says Google (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/11/screw-you-scoogle-says-google?fromrss=1)
A USTRALIANS are said to lack a global consciousness, but an Australian who is likely to possess one henceforth is former Canberra Raiders NRL player Joel Monaghan.
The global shame of footballer's dog prank (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/11/the-global-shame-of-footballers-dog-prank?fromrss=1)
Fuming ... Gasland filmmaker Josh Fox. American theatre director Josh Fox didn't set out to make a film, much less star in one.
Fracking hell: Busting the natural gas myth (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/11/fracking-hell-busting-the-natural-gas-myth?fromrss=1)
A trip to one of New Zealand's established supermarket chains demonstrated a limited number of sustainable shopping choices.
Cost of a clean conscience (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/11/cost-of-a-clean-conscience?fromrss=1)
More than 100 workers at Affco's Wairoa meatworks have been laid off, just weeks after returning to work.
More than 100 workers at Affco's Wairoa meatworks laid off (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/11/more-than-100-workers-at-affcos-wairoa-meatworks-laid-off?fromrss=1)
FRIDAY, south of Ouyen: it's 40 degrees, the flies are angry and the locusts are shooting off the baking road like popcorn.
Locust tide: Chris Baker in Ouyen (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/11/locust-tide-chris-baker-in-ouyen?fromrss=1)
Filed under: News : Consumer Electronics : DVB and HD . Sony Computer Entertainment New Zealand will launch PlayTV, a high definition personal video recording device , for viewing via PlayStation3 on the living room TV.
Sony launches PlayStation PlayTV in New Zealand (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/11/sony-launches-playstation-playtv-in-new-zealand?fromrss=1)
Spectacular Doubtful Sound is three times longer and 10 times bigger than Milford Sound.
Sound effect (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/11/sound-effect?fromrss=1)
Government scores low with OECD The OECD issues strong words on government policy, assessing the mining tax as too low, the GST too limited, and the roll out of NBN too fast.
$43b 'uncertainies': Conroy hits back (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/11/43b-uncertainies-conroy-hits-back?fromrss=1)
A CHARGE of torture has been laid against a South Australian man who allegedly cut off a woman's tongue with a knife and sliced each side of her mouth open.
Assault: Woman's tongue cut out in torture case (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/11/assault-womans-tongue-cut-out-in-torture-case?fromrss=1)
Huddersfield scrum-half Luke Robinson will miss the start of the new Super League season after being injured on England's Four Nations tour.
Elbow surgery for Robinson (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/11/elbow-surgery-for-robinson-2?fromrss=1)
The incident comes nine days after a Qantas aircraft made an emergency landing at Singapore airport when one of its engines disintegrated over Indonesia.
Qantas flight turns back after 'electrical issue' (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/11/qantas-flight-turns-back-after-electrical-issue?fromrss=1)
LIFTOFF: The Martin Jetpack in action. The company behind the Martin Jetpack will be forced to look offshore for development and expansion capital if a planned initial public offer doesn't spark the interest of New Zealand investors.
Jetpack could go offshore (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/11/jetpack-could-go-offshore?fromrss=1)
PROTESTERS outside BHP Billiton's annual general meeting in Perth have slammed the resource giant's uranium mining plans in Australia.
Protesters rally outside BHP Agm (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/11/protesters-rally-outside-bhp-agm?fromrss=1)
A New Zealand professor had trouble entering Australia because of a conviction she got opposing the Springbok tour in the 1980s.
NZ professor has trouble entering Australia (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/11/nz-professor-has-trouble-entering-australia?fromrss=1)
A Kalgoorlie primary school teacher who allegedly sticky-taped students' mouths shut will not face charges after parents said they did not wish police to pursue the matter.
Teacher avoids charges over taping mouths (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/11/teacher-avoids-charges-over-taping-mouths?fromrss=1)
A NEW Zealand hunter who shot and killed a schoolteacher while she brushed her teeth on a camping trip has been charged with manslaughter.
Manslaughter charge for teacher-killing hunter (http://www.topix.com/world/oceania/2010/11/manslaughter-charge-for-teacher-killing-hunter?fromrss=1)