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Strep infections responsible for groper deaths Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:43PMResearchers are in a race against time to save Queensland’s groper fish, which are washing up dead along beaches of Northern Queensland in increasing numbers.
WW2-era sunken ships leaking oil in Florida, elsewhere Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:56AMAll told, the rusting ships could dump millions of gallons of oil into the world's oceans. Some – including a few off Florida's coast – were sunk by German U-boats.
Sydney's beating heart Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:00AMIT'S been open for 54 years, was recently renovated for $1.2 million and has more than 3000 loyal members.
Oprah Winfrey's Australia visit fails to boost tourism Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:43AMOprah Winfrey's dramatic visit to Australia failed to boost tourist numbers despite the Government spending $5 million (£3.3 million) on a trip that was supposed to lead to a tourist bonanza.
So where's the Oprah effect? Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:22PMOPRAH Winfrey's imprimatur has launched careers, spawned business empires and raised millions of dollars for charity, but the ''Oprah effect'' has not revived Australia's flagging tourism industry in the US.
Tourism boost, or just a phantom of the Oprah? Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:05PMOprah Winfrey's imprimatur has launched careers, spawned business empires and raised millions of dollars for charity, but the ''Oprah effect'' has not revived Australia's flagging tourism industry in the US.
Bragging about barra, settling for snapper Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 10:49AMIT'S about now, in the ides of winter, as the temperatures wallow and the days are morbidly grey, that thoughts turn to a far-flung fishing holiday. Maybe that's why I've received more than my fair share of brag-mails from fellow anglers.
Unique life under the waves Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:12AMStanding on an ugly steel and concrete structure several metres above the ocean, it's hard to imagine that beneath the surface is an underwater scene that is almost unrivalled worldwide.
TV tough man knows women Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:52AMTV POWERPLAYER John Edwards talks about his unlikely reputation as a 'woman whisperer'.
A breath of fresh air, and fare as delicious as it comes Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:00PMIF food were art, then the Feringgi Grill and its exquisite cuisine are akin to a world-renowned gallery whose collection of masterpieces never fails to fascinate those who had the privilege of feasting their senses.
Banana industry shakes of cyclone blues Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 8:59PMA VENUE surrounded by the rolling greens of a golf course with pristine beaches only minutes away seemed the right tonic for an industry that had copped its share of battering already this year.
Writing on wall as US schools cut pens Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 9:00AMHANDWRITING is disappearing from classrooms in the US, with the new national curriculum dumping the pen.
Big, powerful winter swells Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:16AMKEEN surfers are taking advantage of big swells at NSW beaches as gale-force winds continue to batter the east coast.
Salmon work the bays Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:53PMI KNOW this weather is hardly encouraging, but we must be patient and go hard when we can.
WA labour crunch puts mine growth at risk Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 1:31PM"Drastic action" needed to address shortage: minister. 11 Jul 2011 2:21 PM
Cold wind whistles through the auctions Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 10:03AMCHILL winds blew through the Sydney housing market last weekend.
A company is made in its owner's image Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 10:00AMOne of my first jobs in journalism was to go to the art department and have a prominent frown-line spray painted out of the middle of Rupert Murdoch's forehead.
Wayne Bledsoe: Staying alive in the water Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 11:00PMThere are many styles of swimming - the breaststroke, the Australian crawl, the butterfly, the dog paddle. … My own style could be called "The Shark Attractant."
Every dog may have its day: Santa Cruz City Council to consider whether to allow dogs downtown again on trial basis Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 4:06PMSANTA CRUZ - The Jacksons and Kruegers are exactly the kind of customers downtown merchants don't see enough of these days.
Australian cities now among world’s most expensive Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 7:01PMThe latest survey from a UK Economist Intelligence Unit has put Australian cities high on the most expensive places to live list, largely thanks to the rising Australian dollar. According to the survey released this week, Sydney and Melbourne have a cost of living 40 per cent higher than New York and even Brisbane and
Dave Williams, Director of USA Beach Volleyball, is the medal maker Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 11:03AMThe first time Brilliant, Ohio, native Dave Williams visited Hermosa Beach was for a meeting at a home at 7th and The Strand to sign a sponsorship deal between Corona Beer and Jimmy Buffet.
Soap opera is a life to the Max Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 9:00AMA TYCOON who once owned an NRL club. His young girlfriend. A property dispute. A family feud. A smashed-up Porsche. And two AVO applications ...
Body on Thai beach that of Aussie tourist Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 3:11AMThe body washed ashore on Phuket's Karon Beach this morning has been identified as that of Canberra Hospital nurse Jennifer Laidley who went missing on Monday.
In paramedics we trust Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 11:30PMA WILLINGNESS to work day and night and being able to work under pressure are the keys to being a successful paramedic, say two members of the profession Scott Miles and Paul Thompson.
New Zealand civil defence on tsunami alert Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 4:11PMWELLINGTON, Jul (Reuters) - New Zealand civil defence authorities said they expected stronger than normal ocean currents and a possible increase in the size of waves around the eastern coast but no wall of water after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck in the Pacific Ocean north east of the country.
Pacific tsunami alert Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 3:47PMLATEST New Zealand tsunami threat subsides but marine warnings in place after a powerful undersea earthquake.
Tsunami warning after big Pacific earthquake Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 3:13PMA tsunami warning has been issued for New Zealand, the Kermadec Islands and Tonga after a powerful 7.8 undersea earthquake.
Rann berates Ellis and ABC Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 9:00AMSOUTH Australian premier Mike Rann has dumped on his former speechwriter Bob Ellis and on the ABC.
Rhys takes out NSW Masters crown Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 7:23PMKiama Downs surfer Rhys Bombaci used local knowledge to help him take out the open men’s division of the VB NSW Open Surfmasters Titles 2011 at Bombo Beach in Saturday’s final.
Calamari and whiting on the menu Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 11:17PMOUR bays produce some of the best eating fish in the country.
Landscape images win over judges Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 5:11PMHis stunning images of iconic WA landscapes adorn the walls of nature lovers across the globe.
New In Paperback: June 27-July 3 Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 10:25AMMaster storytellers Anthony Doerr and Frederick Reiken explore interrelated lives, while Carlos Eire describes being airlifted out of Cuba. Rick Springfield recalls his life as pop star, Michael Scott Moore looks at worldwide surfing culture and Michael Hiltzik recounts the building of Hoover Dam.
Man convicted in mortgage fraud to be sentenced Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 6:07AMA man convicted of orchestrating a $3 billion fraud as chairman of one of America's largest mortgage companies will be sentenced.
Higher age limit for OH judges to go before voters Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 5:55AMVoters will decide this fall whether to raise an age limit for Ohio judges.
Oil near $95 amid hopes for Greek debt resolution Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 4:22AMOil hovered below $95 a barrel after Greece approved a harsh austerity plan, easing concerns of a European financial crisis.
Login Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 5:03AMWhen Sarasota Bay Watch members decided to start an “Adopt an Island” program, Sister Keys was a logical starting point.
United States of O'merica Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 12:13PMO, you're going to America.
A great state of affairs Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 9:00AMTHE traditional dominance of GPS schools in selections may be on the wane, with only four students from the Sydney GPS scene selected for the NSW 1st XV.
Wimbledon 2011: Bernard Tomic emulates Boris Becker to prove he is more than just a qualified success Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 5:51PMAustrlian qualifier Bernard Tomic beats Xavier Malisse to become youngest player to reach the last eight since Boris Becker.
Big reds and bream reward the patient angler Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 5:10PMTHE winter species are putting on a show for anglers fishing local waterways.
Schools take tougher stance on web bullies Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 9:34AMFIVE public principals on Sydney's northern beaches have emailed every school parent highlighting policies on cyberbullying after the Herald exposed sexual slanders published on a website used by more than 2000 students.
Cipriani links with Rat Pack Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 9:00AMTHE northern beaches derby is set to be a blockbuster, with Josh Holmes, Mark Gerrard, Pat McCabe, Hugh Pyle and the one and only Danny Cipriani to play.
Culture in the Sunshine: The Museums of Sydney Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 3:10PMEnjoy soaking up the culture in air-conditioned comfort.
Icons Brockhoff and Mossop farewelled Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 6:22AMRex Mossop and David Brockhoff, legendary characters of rugby league and union, were farewelled in Sydney.
Packed congregation farewells Mossop Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 2:18AMRex Mossop has been remembered as one of sport's toughest and most colourful figures at a packed funeral service at Manly in Sydney.
Mossop, Brockhoff farewelled Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 2:16AMRex Mossop is remembered as one of sport's toughest and most colourful figures at a packed funeral service in Manly.
Sexual Slanders Trumpeted Using Facebook Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 7:55PMTHOUSANDS of Sydney school students are using social networking sites on which teenagers have been subjected to malicious sexual slander
Vulgar sex slurs Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 7:32PMTHOUSANDS of students are using social networking sites to subject each other to malicious sexual slander but schools appear to be unaware of the extent of the problem.
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Vulgar sex slurs: pupils take to the web Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 6:37PMThousands of students are using sites like "Root-rater" to subject each other to malicious slurs.