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30 years on and how much has changed? »
It’s that time of the year again, when all of the government papers from 30 years ago get revealed to the public. The Oz have dedicated a whole section to it, from the Fraser government’s fear of refugees dividing the nation to new plans to the establishment of Australia’s first counter-terrorism squad.
Clue found over Tassie devils deaths »
Fierce as they are, Tasmanian devils cannot beat a contagious cancer that threatens to wipe them out. Now scientists think they’ve found the disease’s origin.
Tumultuous 2009 on Wall Street set to end on positive note »
Wall Street suffered the slings and arrows of one of the most tumultuous years in stock market history in 2009, but has managed a stunning recovery and is poised to end the year with some optimism.
New Zealand welcomes New Year »
New Zealanders partied noisily with fireworks and music to welcome the New Year and a new decade.
Rockers happy to join establishment »
Status Quo’s ageing rockers, Rick Parfitt and Francis Rossi, have joined the establishment — accepting OBEs in Britain’s New Year honours list.
Record US aid goes on armaments »
Just before Christmas, US President Barack Obama signed into law one of his country’s biggest aid pledges of the year. It was bound not for Africa or any of the many struggling countries on the World Bank’s list.
Tiger Woods loses AT&T as sponsor »
Golf star Tiger Woods’ fall from grace continues as the US phone giant becomes the latest to end its sponsorship.
Stock markets recover in 2009 »
Stock markets recover in 2009, with Shanghai among the best performers as the index rises 80% over the course of the year.
Mortgages ‘more easily available’ »
Mortgage availability improved in the final quarter of 2009 and lending is expected to continue to rise, the Bank of England says.
Russia population up ‘first since 1995′ »
Statistics will show that Russia’s population grew this year for the first time since 1995, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday.