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British OAP 'snatched by crocodile'
A search is under way for an elderly British fisherman believed to have been snatched by an 18ft crocodile in the Australian Outback.
Arthur Booker, said to be a 62-year-old Scottish-born Vietnam veteran, was last seen by his wife before he went to collect crab pots from a riverbank in Cooktown, north Queensland.
She raised the alarm when he failed to return from the trip.
Police could not confirm Mr Booker was taken by a crocodile but they said some of his belongings had been found on the river bank close to crocodile marks. A search is under way for an elderly British fisherman believed to have been snatched by an 18ft crocodile in the Australian Outback. ... more -
Modern Aboriginal Dancer
Rheanna Port is a successful Bangarra dancer who grew up in one of the most remote aboriginal tribes in Australia and now tours the world with her unique blend of indiginous and modern European dance. Rheanna Port is a successful Bangarra dancer who grew up in one of the most remote aboriginal tribes in Australia and now tours the wo... more
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'Kill a toad' day.
It's Queensland's own version of Clean Up Australia Day - except much more unpleasant and a whole lot wartier.
Nationals MP Shane Knuth wants to hold a day dedicated to ridding the Sunshine State of public enemy number one, the cane toad. Millions of Queenslanders would be asked to roll up their sleeves to remove the warty pests from their backyards and beyond during the proposed "Toad Day Out".
"Basically we need ... a special day that Queenslanders, especially children, could all play their part, very similar to Clean Up Australia (Day)," the Charters Towers MP said.
"The toad is probably the greatest environmental vermin and probably the most disgusting creature known to man."
Participants would be encouraged to put the toads in their fridge before euthanasing them in the freezer. They would then be disposed of at a specially set up centre. Mr Knuth, who last year proposed a 40-cent-per-toad bounty, said both state and federal governments had to seriously consider such a payment as part of any toad hunt. It's Queensland's own version of Clean Up Australia Day - except much more unpleasant and a whole lot wartier. ... more -
Exorcisms on the rise down under
Queensland exorcisms are in such high demand the Catholic Church has opened a priest school.
The Catholic Church has vowed to "fight the devil head-on" by training hundreds of priests as exorcists.
One priest, who asked not to be named for fear of "reprisals", said he was carrying out at least one exorcism a fortnight. Queensland exorcisms are in such high demand the Catholic Church has opened a priest school. ... more -
Bush Ally Defeated in Australia
I can't wait until bush is waving goodbye!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SYDNEY, Australia, Nov. 24 Australias prime minister, John Howard, one of President Bushs staunchest allies in Asia, suffered a comprehensive defeat at the hands of the electorate on Saturday, as his Liberal Party-led coalition lost its majority in Parliament.
He will be replaced by Kevin Rudd, the Labor Party leader and a former diplomat. Today Australia looks to the future, Mr. Rudd told a cheering crowd in his home state of Queensland. Today the Australian people have decided that we as a nation will move forward.
Mr. Howards defeat, after 11 years in power, follows that of José María Aznar of Spain, who also backed the United States-led invasion of Iraq, and political setbacks for Tony Blair of Britain. I can't wait until bush is waving goodbye!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ... more -
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