Majority of Australians believe in God, miraclesSYDNEY - A new poll conducted has found that a majority of Australians believe in God or a similar universal spirit, miracles, heaven, life after death and angels. Australian woman jailed for killing her ‘clingy’ childSYDNEY - An Australian single mother, who killed her two-year-old child because he was “overly clingy” and reminded her of his father, pleaded guilty to the 2007 murder and will serve a minimum of 19 years in jail. Ordeal of airhostess who had ‘mile-high’ sex with Ralph FiennesSYDNEY - Lisa Robertson, the former Qantas air hostess who had sex with actor Ralph Fiennes in an aircraft toilet, says the incident has ruined her life. Climate change triggers catastrophic overgrazing of Tasmanian reefs by sea urchinsSYDNEY - In a new research, scientists have determined that a combination of overfishing and climate change are triggering catastrophic overgrazing of reefs by sea urchins in eastern Tasmania. Scientists discover tsunami on the SunSYDNEY - In what is a surprising discovery, scientists have found tsunami-style towering waves that race across the face of the Sun. Australian racer aiming to build world’s fastest carSYDNEY - An Australian racer is all set to try to break the world land speed record by building the fastest car ever. Climate change to drive wedge between rich and poorSYDNEY - A new report has suggested that climate change is bound to drive a wedge between the rich and the poor if communities didn’t act quickly. Americans may have discovered Australia before Captain CookSYDNEY - An expedition is all set to go on a journey to find the remains of a shipwreck near the coast of Queensland that they believe may lead to the finding that American whalers may have discovered the nation of Australia before Captain Cook. Sulfur-rich ores in Western Australia may have formed from volcanic eruptionsSYDNEY - In a new research, an international team of geologists has determined that sulfur-rich ores that blanket Western Australia may have formed billions of years ago from volcanic eruptions, which eventually settled around hot springs on the ocean floor. Aussie boys more violent than American boys: StudySYDNEY - Australian boys are more aggressive and violent than their American counterparts, according to a new study. Australia’s marine environments facing pressureSYDNEY - A new report by Australian scientists has found that marine environments in the country, such as the Great Barrier Reef, are not faring well, and are under a lot of pressure. Japanese man weds virtual girlfriend from dating gameSelf-harmers at higher risk of being involved in car crashesSydney, Nov 26 (ANI): Young people, who engage in self-harming behaviour, are 40 pct more likely to be involved in car accidents, a new study has revealed. Universe peppered with ‘blue fuzzies’, discover astronomersSYDNEY - Australian astronomers have discovered that the universe is peppered with tiny blue dwarf galaxies known as ‘blue fuzzies’. Climate change accelerating faster than expectedSYDNEY - A group of international scientists has said that the most recent observations show that climate change is accelerating faster than expected. Feral camels take over remote Australian townshipSYDNEY - A herd of 6,000 camels is terrorising the remote far-north Australian township of Docker River, Northern Territory Local Government Minister Rob Knight told the Darwin parliament. Australians excited by outdoor sexSYDNEY - Photographs published Wednesday in Australia of an anonymous couple having sex in a Sydney clock tower in full view of midday shoppers sparked a flurry of confessions on talkback radio. US Geological Survey reports 6.8-magnitude underwater earthquake off TongaOnline dating sites hurting Australian sex industrySYDNEY - Online dating sites have done substantial amount of harm to the Australian sex industry, according to a report. Anti-depressant could be the female answer to ViagraSYDNEY - A drug that failed to pull women out of depression could work as their alternative to Viagra, experts believe. Australian drove nine hours to buy a newspaperSYDNEY - An elderly Australian who missed a turn and drove 600 km in the wrong direction while out to buy a newspaper said Wednesday that time was on his side and he wouldn’t be getting a GPS to help with the navigating. For a smooth bungee jumping experience, use the mermaid’s necklaceSYDNEY - The next time you bungee jump off a cliff, mermaid’s necklace, a gooey, stringy material that marine snails use to protect their growing embryos, could provide you with a smoother ride. ‘Forgive and forget’ more likely between lovers than friendsSYDNEY - You are more likely to ‘forgive and forget’ when you have been hurt by a lover rather than by a friend, says a new study. It’s a lot easier for volcanoes to erupt than we thinkSYDNEY - Scientists, who conducted a study of bubbles trapped in pumice rock, have suggested that it’s a lot easier for volcanoes to erupt than we think. Bomb-sniffing dog comes back to Australian troops in Afghanistan 14 months after going MIA
MIA dog found in Afghanistan after 14 months Rare iceberg spotted off island south of Australia; uncommon sight in such waters
Rare iceberg spotted off island south of Australia Birds chirping more loudly to be heard above city noiseSYDNEY - Birds and frogs are raising the volume of their calls to be heard above urban noise, says a new study. Close calls with dolphins spur people to go greenSYDNEY - If you want people to care about the environment, give them a close call with a whale, turtle or dolphin. Rudd must use India visit to boost strategic, economic ties: ExpertSYDNEY - Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd should seek to boost bilateral economic and strategic ties with India during his first visit to the subcontinent as head of government, starting in Mumbai from Wednesday. Now, world’s first 3-D solar panel system that works undergroundSYDNEY - Using what they call the world’s first 3-D solar panel system, scientists in the US have created photovoltaic cells that work underground. |