Finding a cure for cancer one step at a time
By Conor Tobin Twenty-year-old Jimmy Harrington is walking around Australia to raise money for cancer research. The idea came about in 2010 when Jimmy was fresh out of high school and working in a café.
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Chinese nuclear power raises concerns
By Rebekah Ison, Alicia Bolton Australia may soon need to buy nuclear reactors when China becomes the world’s lead suppler in nuclear technology, Ziggy Switkowski says. Mr Switkowski, former chair of the Australian Science and Technology Association, said nuclear power …
Gillard confirms Malaysia asylum seeker deal still going ahead
By Alicia Ng The deal with Malaysia to accept asylum seekers is still on, Prime Minister Julia Gillard said today Speculation that asylum seeker deal was dead mounted after reports that Malaysia’s Home Minister Datuk Seri Hishammudinn Hussein said his …
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Flooding natural, experts say
By Frank Carmine, Sarah McVeigh Flooding across parts of Australia, Sri Lanka and the United States occurs due to natural causes, experts say. Newcastle University Department of Climatological Studies head Dr Stuart Franks said the floods happening across the world …
Tourism expert seeks reform of visa age requirements
By Frank Carmine, Madolline Gourley Members of the Australian Tourism Export Council have heard how making changes to working holiday visa requirements will make Australia a more attractive destination for visitors. The Backpacker and Youth Industry Conference has been held in Airlie …
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