The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has been asked by the Dutch Government to review its claim that fifty-five percent of the Netherlands is below sea level. The IPCC has said that what it meant to say was that fifty-five percent of the country was at risk from flooding. The ...

The success of the film Avatar has prompted about 12,000 Aussies to learn the film’s native language, according to reports. US-based designer of the website www.learnnavi.org, Sebastian Wolff, said that he has vastly underestimated the interest in the 1000 or so listed words. Having originally expected less than a few ...

A school teacher who alleges a colleague assaulted her has launched a legal battle against the prestigious school where they worked. According to documents filed in Brisbane’s Supreme Court, Christine Gillions suffered bruising to her arm, as well as depression and anxiety after Justine Bomm attacked her at Ipswich Girls’ Grammar ...

Jetstar passengers in Thailand to get full refund Qantas low-cost subsidiary Jetstar has reimbursed passengers on board a Sydney-bound flight the cost of accommodation and flights after they were stranded in Phuket due to technical issues. JQ28 from Phuket to Sydney was scheduled to depart at 9pm local time on ...

Just under 400 revellers were arrested over the two-day Big Day Out festival in Sydney, with one person found carrying 24 ecstasy tablets. Police officers, including those from the Dog Squad and Commuter Crime unite, focused on alcohol and drug-related crime as well as anti-social behaviour at the festival in Homebush ...

Federal Opposition leader Tony Abbot has been voted the ‘unAustralian of the year’, for tarnishing the image of our national swimwear. Just a week prior to Mr Abbot taking out a leadership vote against Malcolm Turnbull, he was pictured wearing a Surf Life Saving red-and-yellow cap and a pair of ...

Sporting a yellow ribbon in support of Black Saturday bushfire victims and a pair of tongs, the second in line for the throne served sausages for well-wishers then played a game of cricket with the stars of the sport. Prince William visited a temporary village yesterday set up in Flowerdale, ...

Sam Newman has already experienced the thrills of being a champion footballer, top-rating TV personality, racing car driver and a singer, but now can add defence lawyer to his resume. Challenging the old phrase that a man who represents himself in court has a fool for a client, the outspoken celebrity ...

Sam Newman has already experienced the thrills of being a champion footballer, top-rating TV personality, racing car driver and a singer, but now can add defence lawyer to his resume. Challenging the old phrase that a man who represents himself in court has a fool for a client, the outspoken celebrity ...

Melbourne Park is set to receive a $363 upgrade, which will make the venue the only Grand Slam in the world to boast three undercover tennis courts. Premier John Brumby revealed details of the first stage of the redevelopment on day two of the Australian Open yesterday. The plans are ...