Experiment on clean coal to bury waste

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Posted 289 days, 1 hour ago by Bronwen

A "CLEAN COAL" experiment will begin in Australia today when the Energy Minister, Martin Ferguson, opens a demonstration plant that will inject up to 100,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide into a deep underground storage site in Victoria.

Pregnancy makes women quicker, smarter

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Posted 303 days, 1 hour ago by Lizzie_P

SCIENTISTS have brought new meaning to the term "super mum" with fresh research suggesting pregnancy sparks changes in the brain that make women quicker and smarter for decades after giving birth.

Women still keeping house

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Posted 329 days, 21 hours ago by Bronwen

WE ARE a nation of hard workers, we're not particularly social and we tend to play out gender stereotypes at home.

Can You Predict Happiness?

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Posted 329 days, 21 hours ago by Bronwen

If you think you can predict what you will like, think again.

'1' license plate fetches $14 million

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Posted 332 days, 23 hours ago by Bronwen

A license plate with nothing but the number "1" on it went for a record $14 million at a charity auction Saturday.

Ford unveils new Falcon

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Posted 334 days ago by Bronwen

AFTER four years of development, espionage and speculation, Ford yesterday took the covers off its latest anti-Commodore weapon, the FG Falcon.

Video games will ruin you Tucker!

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Posted 345 days, 17 hours ago by jamierodriguez2

I am Robert Tucker and this story is about me and being a gamer.

Alex fishing in Lakes Entrance

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Posted 352 days, 4 hours ago by mollyfud

Sun was out and Alex decide to try a spot of fishing. He didn't catch anything. Could that have anything to do with the fact he wasn't using a hook?

Study says Black Death did not kill indiscriminate

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Posted 353 days, 9 hours ago by Bronwen

The Black Death that decimated populations in Europe and elsewhere during the middle of the 14th century may not have been a blindly indiscriminate killer, as some experts have believed.

Valentine's Day by a single bloke

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Posted 354 days, 6 hours ago by Erk

I am a single bloke. Valentine's Day is coming up. Do I: a) File it under "this is not happening" b) Use it as an excuse to break the ice with that hot girl from Accounts c) Complain about it on a blog

Take a cheap holiday by exploring your own city

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Posted 362 days, 9 hours ago by Bronwen

If lack of time or money is making it hard for you to plan a holiday, here's an excellent, cheap idea from the Wise Bread blog ...

Lawyers sue solariums

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Posted 368 days, 11 hours ago by Bronwen

LAWYERS are increasingly suing solariums after repeated scientific studies linking them to the risk of developing skin cancer and other skin conditions.

JJ's Pet Peeve of the Week - Poor Customer Service

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Posted 372 days, 7 hours ago by jj

Everyone has atleast experienced poor or bad service from someone somewhere. I personally have had poor service on airlines, in shopping centers, cafes, restaurants, etc etc.

Indian company unveils world's cheapest car

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Posted 372 days, 20 hours ago by Bronwen

The Indian industrial group TATA has produced a car model that costs about $2,800, making it the world's cheapest.

First flight to Antarctic

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Posted 372 days, 20 hours ago by Bronwen

THE first scheduled passenger flight between Australia and Antarctica could take off from Hobart as soon as tonight following final approval by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.

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