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Special Reports // 1 decade ago

Atlantic Eye: Australian milestones

Australians pride themselves on being independent, fair-minded, rugged and tough. There is a new generation of political leaders led by Kevin Rudd and Malcolm Turnbull. But former Attorney General Philip Ruddock represents the best of the last generation. He celebrates 35 years in Parliament.

Energy News // 1 decade ago

Australian officials debate nuclear power

Australia's prime minister has said nuclear power is not a viable option.

Top News // 1 decade ago

Leaders warn of nuclear terror strike

There have been more alarming predictions of a nuclear terrorist strike in the United States, Australia or other Western countries, The Australian reports.

Odd News // 1 decade ago

Jockstrip: The world as we know it

Chicago rail agency watches picture takers ... Seafood goes to pot ... Cigar-producing Cuba to set smoking bans ... Note draws more grief instead of gratitude ... The world as we know it from UPI.

Odd News // 1 decade ago

Note draws more grief instead of gratitude

An Australian teenager whose mother died 15 months ago got a back-to-school $50 check from the government made out to "Mrs. Passed Away."

Top News // 1 decade ago

Greeks agree to torch compromise

Australian and Greek Olympic officials agreed Tuesday to settle a dispute invlving security for the Olympic torch.

Top News // 1 decade ago

Olympic torch may skip Australia

A security dispute may disrupt the Australian leg of the Olympic torch relay in advance of the Summer Olympic Games in Athens.

Science News // 2 decades ago

Sydney beaches cleanest in 20 years

The water quality for Sydney beaches for November and December was the best it has been in 20 years, an Environment Protection Authority report said.

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I have reached the conclusion that what all Western cities need now is comprehensive evacuation plans
Leaders warn of nuclear terror strike Jan 22, 2006

The bottom line is that on June 4, Sydney will welcome back the Olympic flame as we welcomed it in our very successful games four years ago
Greeks agree to torch compromise May 04, 2004

While testing only records official quality since the 1980s, I believe that the water is the cleanest in more than 100 years
Sydney beaches cleanest in 20 years Jan 12, 2004