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Whale put to death with explosives

2 Sep 2010 at 4:47am
Australian officials used explosives to blow up a terminally ill humpback whale that became stranded on a beach near Perth two weeks ago.

Shock as shower of sparks burst from plane engine

1 Sep 2010 at 5:49am
A Qantas jet headed for Australia returned safely to San Francisco Airport after sparks started coming the engine.

Europe puts cork in Australian 'Champagne' and 'Port'

31 Aug 2010 at 1:05pm
Australian wine-makers are officially banned from using names such as champagne, port or sherry on their bottles under a major deal with Europe which comes into force on Wednesday.

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Australia opts for blend of youth and experience for daunting India Test series

2 Sep 2010 at 5:00am
Australian selectors have opted for a blend of young and experienced players for next month's two-match Test series in India, the team's last before hosting England for the Ashes.

Bacteria can make gold nuggets

2 Sep 2010 at 4:40am
In a first of its kind study, Aussie researchers have found that bacterial biofilms can go on to create gold nuggets-a feta that could help prospectors use biosensors to zero-in on where clumps of the precious metal may lie.

Firms pay men more than women to stay in the job

2 Sep 2010 at 4:40am
A new survey has found that employers of banking and financial staff are willing to pay men more than women to stay in the firm.