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Unfinished sky: a gripping drama that keeps you on the edge of your seat and tugs at your heart. Top entertainment, says Elizabeth Joyce: The Lamp's rating **** Unfinished Sky opens on 19 June. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A frightened woman appears on the property of a reclusive Queensland farmer. Neither can speak the other's language. Both are hiding from something. As their trust and affection for one another grows, secrets are revealed which...; Tags: ABC Inc., drama, entertainment, Lamp, MARKETING, Queensland; Research articles 2008-06-01
Insitu Launches New Subsidiary in Australia: -- Insitu Pacific Pty Ltd. Formed to Address Increasing UAV Demand -- BRISBANE, Australia -- Insitu, Inc. today joined with the Queensland government in announcing the formation of its wholly owned subsidiary, Insitu Pacific Pty Ltd. during the Shephard's Unmanned Vehicles Pacific event being held on the Gold Coast...; Tags: Boeing Co., FINANCE, Manufacturing, Queensland, Strategy; Research articles 2008-05-28
Australian state government to probe Agent Orange claims: SYDNEY AFP — The government of Australia's Queensland state on Sunday said it will investigate claims that chemical weapons such as Agent Orange were tested there in the 1960s. Reports said that forest near Innisfail, a town on the country's far northeastern coastline, had been a testing ground for...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, agent, Queensland; Research articles 2008-05-18
Australian hospital closes after poisonous spider invasion: report: SYDNEY AFP — An invasion of venomous spiders has forced an Australian hospital to evacuate patients and temporarily close its doors, reports said Wednesday. Authorities decided the infestation of redback spiders at Baralaba Hospital in Queensland state's Banana Shire was too dangerous for patients, Australian Associated Press reported. ...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, HEALTHCARE, hospital, patient, Queensland, spider; Research articles 2008-04-22
Australia names first female governor-general: PM: SYDNEY AFP — Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on Sunday named Queensland governor Quentin Bryce as Australia's next governor-general, the first woman to act as the British Queen's representative in the country. "I am pleased to announce that The Queen, on my recommendation as Prime Minister of Australia, has approved...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Australia, Governor, Queensland; Research articles 2008-04-12

Australian girl, 6, in case against miner: lawyer: SYDNEY AFP — A six-year-old Australian girl with high levels of lead in her body will be part of a law suit against Anglo-Swiss mining giant Xstrata over alleged pollution, her lawyer said Friday. Damian Scattini said he expected to lodge pre-litigation documents in court for Daphne Hare, on...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, copper, Government, lawyer, Queensland, Stella; Research articles 2008-04-10
Negligent parents face jail under new Australian law: SYDNEY AFP — Mothers and fathers who leave their children unsupervised so they can drink, gamble or shop will face up to three years behind bars under a proposed Australian state law. The law, which would apply in the northeastern state of Queensland, would mean police could charge parents...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Government, Manufacturing, Queensland; Research articles 2008-04-06
NEWS IN BRIEF: Queensland's green businesses The Environmental Protection Agency EPA is calling for nominations from Queensland's businesses for the state's annual Sustainable Industries awards. Entries are sought from businesses, individuals, community and not-for-profit organisations and local or state government. They should relate to projects or initiatives that are Queensland-based and have potential...; Tags: E-mail, Queensland, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; Research articles 2008-04-01
Australian drought easing but not over: experts: SYDNEY AFP — Australia's worst drought in a century is finally showing signs of easing, giving devastated farmers reason for hope as the southern hemisphere autumn begins, forecasters said. The National Climate Centre NCC said Australia enjoyed its wettest summer in about seven years, effectively ending the drought in...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Australia, Government, Queensland; Research articles 2008-03-01
Thousands stranded by Australian floods: officials: SYDNEY AFP — Thousands of Australians are stranded by floodwaters and some could remain isolated for up to a week after torrential rains hit the country's east coast, emergency officials said Monday. Although flooding was easing, thousands of people in towns in the northeast of New South Wales and...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Campbell, Manufacturing, Queensland; Research articles 2008-01-07
Anglo American buys most of Australian coal miner: LONDON AFP — Global mining giant Anglo American said Friday it had bought a 70-percent share in the Foxleigh coal mine in Queensland, northeastern Australia, for 620 million US dollars (432 million euros). The majority stake, acquired from independent group Bowen Basin Investment, will add to Anglo American's growing...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Australia, Queensland; Research articles 2007-12-21
Prosecutor suspended in Australian rape furore: official: SYDNEY AFP — An Australian prosecutor who described nine males who gang-raped a 10-year-old Aboriginal girl as "naughty" was suspended from duty as outrage grew Wednesday over the fact they were not jailed. Court transcripts showed prosecutor Steve Carter described the 2006 rape as "childish experimentation" and consensual "in...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, experimentation, Government, prosecutor, Queensland, SECURITY, transcript; Research articles 2007-12-12
Australia's Bindi Irwin says no to Hollywood: manager: SYDNEY AFP — Australia's pint-sized wildlife warrior Bindi Irwin has declined an offer to move to Hollywood and star in a feature film, her manager John Stainton said. Stainton said the nine-year-old will stay at the Queensland zoo founded by her late father, "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin, where she...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Australia, Hollywood, Queensland, TVs; Research articles 2007-11-18
Pink cricket balls to be trialled in Aussie match: SYDNEY AFP — Pink cricket balls will be used in a match for the first time in Australia in January, reports said Thursday. The match, between the West Australian and Queensland women's teams, will be a curtain-raiser for a Twenty20 game between Queensland and Tasmania at Brisbane's Gabba ground...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Games, Queensland; Research articles 2007-11-14
Disgraced Aussie kayaker fails in reinstatement bid: SYDNEY AFP — Disgraced Olympic-silver kayaker Nathan Baggaley has failed in a bid to be reinstated to the sport after completing a two-year ban for taking steroids, Australian Canoeing said Wednesday. Baggaley tested positive to two steroids, stanozolol and methindione, in September 2005 and was subsequently banned by Australian...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, HARDWARE, Notebooks, Queensland, Tablets; Research articles 2007-10-30
Sri Lankan cricket star Muralitharan likely to miss Test warm-up: BRISBANE, Australia AFP — Star bowler Muttiah Muralitharan is expected to be rested for Sri Lanka's final warm-up match ahead of next week's first cricket Test against Australia at the Gabba. Captain Mahela Jayawardene indicated the spin wizard would sit out the three-day game with Queensland starting on Friday...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Australia, Games, Queensland, spokesman, team; Research articles 2007-10-30
Aussie radio star in surprise bid for Wallaby coach job: SYDNEY AFP — Australia's search for a new coach after its humiliating quarter-final exit at the World Cup has taken a surprise turn with ageing radio shock-jock Alan Jones throwing his hat into the ring. Jones, 66, who guided the Wallabies to a famous Grand Slam win against British...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Australia, coach, job, Jones, MARKETING, Queensland, radio, team; Research articles 2007-10-24
Providing insights for sustainable performance: THOSE WHO ARE STRIVING TO BE adequately prepared in the present will be best equipped to understand the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow's business world. With this in mind, the theme for CPA Congress 2007 is "insights for sustainable performance". The program of CPA Congress 2007 events has been designed...; Tags: chairman, performance, Queensland, U.S. Congress; Research articles 2007-09-01
Adam Scott to play in Australian PGA: SYDNEY AFP — Australia's highest-ranked golfer Adam Scott confirmed Tuesday he will play in the Australian PGA Championship at Coolum in Queensland from December 6-9. The world number five player, who has one US Tour victory this year at the Houston Open in April, is searching for his first...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Queensland, Sydney; Research articles 2007-08-20
Severed kangaroo heads found on Australian beach: SYDNEY AFP — Australia's leading animal welfare group launched an investigation Tuesday after five severed kangaroo heads were found on a beach in Queensland state. A woman walking with her two young daughters made the grisly discovery at Decelption Bay, north of Brisbane, on Sunday, the Royal Society for...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Australia, Brisbane, Queensland; Research articles 2007-07-31