Archive for June, 2010

Rebuilding Ringwood: Traders worried about empty shops
RINGWOOD has been laid to waste by land banking, say local business owners sick of waiting for…

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Locals pressured to leave Oz Minerals mine site
Cambodia’s government has suspended plans to demolish the homes of people living around a proposed Australian mine site.

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Sydney: the stunning city on water

Sydney has so much to offer from the breathtaking Blue Mountains to popular hang out Bondi Beach. Sydney city centre is cosmopolitan and has many attractions including the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. This is one of the most attractive cities in the world.

Transport: how to get there and around:

There are direct flights to Sydney from many international destinations. Sydney airport is serviced by 40 airlines including British Airways, Qantas and Virgin.

Once in the city you can enjoy getting around on the easy to navigate bus and rail system. If you prefer to drive, it is cost effective to hire a car, the roads are clearly signed.

Weather: the seasons of Sydney

The climate in Sydney is mild throughout the year. The seasons are: Summer December to February, Autumn March to May, Winter June to August and Spring March to May.

The seasons are opposite to the northern hemisphere making Sydney a great get away from the cold weather.

Accommodation: Luxury to budget stays

The internet can offer some of the best information on the cost, range and location of hotels in Sydney.

Attractions & Events: best attractions in Sydney

• The Annual Road Bash from the Variety Club starts on the 5 August 2007 from Garden Island.

• Lyric Theatre at Darling Harbour is showing the iconic Musical Priscilla the Queen of the Desert

• Winter season begins at The Sydney Opera House see www.sydneyoperahouse.com for more information.

• For equestrian lovers, there is an amazing show at the Horseworld Stadium every weekend called El Caballo Blanco, with choreographed horses.

Melbourne: city of culture and lifestyle

Melbourne is the city for living, it has fabulous art galleries, shopping, bars, restaurants, live entertainment and plenty of culture. World famous sporting events are held here – The Melbourne Cup horse race and the Grand Prix.

Melbourne has an international airport which serves direct flights from many major cities. Navigating the city is straight forward with a choice of rental car, bus and taxi. There is also a tram network which is an attraction in itself.

There is wide range of hotels in Melbourne to choose from, all budgets are catered for. A useful information point for accommodation and attractions is the Travellers Information Desk in the arrivals lounge at International Airport.

Melbourne is a great place to explore, the city is set on River Yarra and is only a few hours drive away from Victorian Alps visited in winter for skiing.

Brisbane: beautiful, tropical climate

Brisbane is relaxed and friendly and a wonderful place to visit all year round due to fantastic weather. The summers are long and hot and the winters mild, perfect climate to enjoy some of the best beaches in Australia and the world.

Getting to Brisbane is easy with the domestic and international airport. The city and airport are accessible by train, shuttle bus and taxi. Another city nestled on a river, you can take a relaxing trip on the Brisbane River ferry to tour the sights.

You can find plenty of accommodation within Brisbane and surrounding areas. hotels in Brisbane cater for all tastes and budgets. From the North to the South of Brisbane there is a stretch of beautiful coastline attracting plenty of holiday makers. As well as the beach, there are small islands for visitors to explore.

For a fun filled day out be sure to hop on a shuttle bus to one of the cities famous theme parks. Brisbane is proud to give you Steve Irwin’s Zoo, Dreamworld, Seaworld, Movieworld, Wet ‘n’ Wild and much more.

Three winners split $50m lotto win
A VICTORIAN may be among three sharing last night’s $50 million Oz Lotto draw, but thousands missed their chance due to a Telstra glitch.

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Gillard defends partner Tim Mathieson’s job
THE Prime Minister has defended the right of her partner to work for a property group owned by a pro-Israel lobbyist.

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Family calls for sun bed ban after death
THE family of a British woman who died from skin cancer after using a sunbed once a week is calling for the tanning machines to be banned in the UK.

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MasterChef rejects stir the pot
THREE rejects cook themselves back into MasterChef and some original contestants are unhappy. Quiz

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Clearance rates under 60% point to “correction” to come
Australia’s slowing pace of home auctions foreshadow price falls in the second half of the year: analyst

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Lesson for all from Yarra River banks
WHAT these students are learning about is rubbish.

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Malcolm hoping for Euro call-up
Wales’ Christian Malcolm hopes to make the Great Britain team for the European Championships after a shock 200m win at the trials in Birmingham.

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Bailey gives Dees five out of 10
MELBOURNE coach Dean Bailey has given the Demons a pass mark at the midway point of the season – but only just.

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Gibson return should buoy Riewoldt
Nick Riewoldt is likely to be outdone in his return as Hawthorn defender Josh Gibson returns aswell.

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Munich, London Or Melbourne; LSD Is all Over
After earning significant commercial and critical acclaim in India, Alt Entertainment’s and Dibakar Banerjee directed ‘LSD: Love, Sex aur Dhokha’ is ready to travel around the world, tripping film lovers.

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Man dead, toddler critical after crash
UPDATE 12.22AM: A MAN is dead and a three-year-old girl fighting for her life after a horrific accident in Melbourne’s north.

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Nurse in World War II ‘Times Square Kiss’ photo dies
Melbourne, June 23 : The nurse in the famous World War II ‘Times Square Kiss’ picture has died at the age of 91.

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Lockdown lifted, gunman escapes
THIS is the teenage gunman on the run in Melbourne, say police who dodged his bullets and chased him during a mid-morning rampage.

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Britney Spears performing ‘Get Naked (I Got A Plan)’ in Melbourne, Australia apart of her 2009 ‘The Circus Starring: Britney Spears’ World Tour. (13/11/09)

St Kilda warms to challenge as rivalry grows
Friday’s rain-drenched victory could pave the way for September glory.

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The female factor: what difference will a woman make?
In January 2005, Julia Gillard was home in Altona contemplating a challenge to struggling Labor leader Kim Beazley.

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