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Jeudi 10 mai 2007 4 10 /05 /Mai /2007 13:44

LIST OF CITIES OF AUSTRALIA

Since the month of May 2007 we will start every 15 days to show the cities of Australia with all details and movie and all the informations geographical, historical and turism informations needed in order to appreciate and to dream with the most intensive and fabulous place on heart.

Have a good TRIP !!!

ACT

1) Canberra (National Capital) 1st MAY 2007

NSW

Since 1993, only Local Government Areas in New South Wales can be declared as "cities" by the Government, under the Local Government Act 1993.^[1] Although the present version of the Act specifies no criteria for city status,^[2], a previous version of the Act specified that to be a city, a Council area must:

(a) have a population of at least 25,000 persons and be an independent centre of population; not being a suburb, whether residential, industrial, commercial or maritime, of any other council area or centre of population; or
(b) have a population of at least 150,000, and have a distinct character and entity as a centre of population beyond what would normally be regarded as being of local or suburban significance only; or
(c) satisfy the criteria specified in paragraphs (a) or (b) apart from the population criteria, and be an homogenous centre of importance as a focus of regional commercial, governmental or cultural activity beyond that which would normally be regarded as local, suburban, or subsidiary to another nearby centre.^[3]

New South Wales, therefore, has two types of "city": urban cities proclaimed before 1993, which are still acknowledged on the register of the Geographical Names Board of New South Wales,^[4] and all Local Government Areas which have been proclaimed as cities.

2 Sydney (Capital)

3 Albury (NSW-Victoria border)

10 Dubbo

11 Gosford

12 Goulburn

13 Grafton

14 Griffith

15 Lismore

16 Lithgow

17 Maitland

18 Newcastle

19 Nowra

20 Orange

21 Queanbeyan (adjacent to Canberra)

22 Tamworth

23 Wagga Wagga

24 Wollongong

Local Government Areas Declared as Cities

This list includes those Local Government Areas inside the Sydney metropolitan area.

25 City of Albury

25 City of Bankstown

26 City of Blacktown

27 City of the Blue Mountains

28 City of Botany Bay

29 City of Broken Hill

30 City of Campbelltown

31 City of Canada Bay

32 City of Canterbury

33 City of Cessnock

34 City of Coffs Harbour

35 City of Dubbo

36 City of Fairfield

37 City of Gosford

38 City of Greater Taree

39 City of Griffith

40 City of Hawkesbury

41 City of Holroyd

42 City of Hurstville

43 City of Lake Macquarie

50 City of Parramatta

51 City of Queanbeyan

52 City of Randwick

53 City of Rockdale

54 City of Ryde

55 City of Shellharbour

56 City of Shoalhaven

57 City of Sydney

58 City of Wagga Wagga

59 City of Wollongong

Northern Territory

62 Darwin (Capital)

63 Palmerston

Queensland

64 Brisbane (Capital)

65 Bundaberg

66 Cairns

67 Caloundra

68 Charters Towers

69 Gladstone

70 Gold Coast

71 Hervey Bay

72 Ipswich

73 Logan City

74 Mackay

75 Maryborough

76 Mount Isa

77 Redcliffe

78 Rockhampton

79 Thuringowa

80 Toowoomba

81 Townsville

South Australia

82 Adelaide (Capital)

86 Port Pirie

89 Whyalla

Tasmania

90 Hobart (Capital)

91 Burnie

92 Devonport

93 Launceston

Victoria

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Jeudi 10 mai 2007 4 10 /05 /Mai /2007 13:41

WEATHER TODAY ON LINE

This link will show you the weather on Downunder:

http://www.weatherchannel.com.au/Magic94scripts/mgrqispi94.dll?appname=WC&prgname=WC&Template=HomePage

And remember: if you don't like the weather in Melbourne wait 5 minutes it's gonna change !!!

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Jeudi 10 mai 2007 4 10 /05 /Mai /2007 13:26

DAILY HOROSCOPE 10th OF MAY

Today's Horoscope

April 21 - May 21

Taurus

2007-05-10

You are also very generous and tolerant toward others just now. Though you feel wonderful, you're likely to regret your actions later if you don't curtail your impulses to overindulge, overspend, and enjoy too much of a good thing.

Learn about the deeper aspects of your relationship potential through astrology - click here
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Aquarius

Jan 21 - Feb 19

You may feel an urge to restructure or change the way you relate to your marriage partner or significant love interest. If your relationship is lacking in excitement and stimulation, you may complain that you have outgrown the existing circumstances and experience restlessness and boredom. It is not that you want to abandon the partnership, but you desire only to breathe new life into it.

Pisces

Feb 20 - Mar 20

Nervous tension, impatience, uneven or erratic rhythms, and/or a disruption of your usual pace can make this time very challenging. You are apt to deal with some recalcitrant people or become that way yourself. Beware of burning bridges behind you in your heightened impatience or restless intolerance of anything that thwarts you now.

Aries

Mar 21 - Apr 20

Cooperative neighbours and agreeable relations with people in your immediate circle characterize this time period. It is an excellent time to make social visits, ameliorate old grievances, and make friendly overtures to others. Attending cultural events and taking short trips for pleasure and recreation are quite satisfying now.

Gemini

May 22 - Jun 21

You may give the impression now that you are seeking more fulfillment, commitment, stability, and teamwork in love relationships. If you are unattached at the present time, you may attract a new love interest or search earnestly for a meaningful relationship. This period can bring an increased need for security in both romance and financial affairs.

Cancer

Jun 22 - Jul 22

Different strokes for different folks. Not everyone sees eye to eye. So what! Don't lose it over conflicting perceptions of the way things should be. Someone could challenge your authority or the direction you've chosen. Events could conspire to make it difficult for you to act.

Read more Cancer

Leo

Jul 23 - Aug 23

Luckily, your vitality and commitment to your goals are at a high point, and you should take advantage of directing these energies toward accomplishing your objectives. The men in your life, superiors, or authority figures may be of benefit to you in certain ways, mostly by providing you with further encouragement and support for your efforts.

Virgo

Aug 24 - Sep 23

You are inspired creatively, artistically, or spiritually at this time. Your imagination, intuition, and psychic sensitivity are high now, and you find yourself wanting to paint or listen to music, daydream, or fantasize rather than concentrate on practical matters.

Libra

Sep 24 - Oct 23

Intimate relationships could come under increasing strain from clashes of will, jealousy, selfishness, or authority issues. You might feel at cross-purposes with your mate, one or both of you trying to prove your self-importance. Pay close attention to preserving the respect, dignity, and commitment in your marriage or partnership.

Read more Libra

Scorpio

Oct 24 - Nov 22

There may be an abundance of love, faith and trust in your marriage or close intimate partnership at this time. If there are any improvements you want to make in your relationship, this would be an opportune time to do so. At this time, you will have more insight into the spiritual or religious attitudes and values in your relationship.

Read more Scorpio

Sagittarius

Nov 23 - Dec 22

Try not to allow your ego get the best of you if a co-worker or superior upstages you in some manner or puts a cramp in your style. Keep an eye on someone who may be jealous of your successes or position. Don't let such an exclusive focus on work cause other important areas of your life to suffer. Let a loved one or mate help lift your spirits.

Read more Sagittarius

Capricorn

Dec 23 - Jan 20

This is a time to get others' opinions and feedback about yourself and what you are doing. Relationships of all types are activated now and cooperation, compromise, and adjustments to others' viewpoints are key issues that require your attention. You may come into contact with a person who is especially creative or influential in your life.

Read more Capricorn

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Jeudi 10 mai 2007 4 10 /05 /Mai /2007 13:16

BREAKING NEWS AFTER MIDDAY

Today

8:28pm (AEST)

Baby guru wins apology from website

CHILDCARE author Gina Ford, known as the Queen of Routine for her no-nonsense approach to bringing up babies, has settled a legal row with a parenting website that allowed members to poke fun at her methods.

8:19pm (AEST)

Aussies recovering after machete attack

TWO Australians are in a Moroccan hospital tonight recovering from wounds inflicted by a machete-wielding man on a group of visiting Australians in Marrakesh.

8:03pm (AEST)

Rudd makes $3bn in promises

LABOR leader Kevin Rudd has outlined more than $3 billion in election promises – but says they will all be paid for by Budget cuts.

7:41pm (AEST)

Poisoned slide puts kids in hospital

AN Adelaide playground has been contaminated with a herbicide, causing a number of parents and children to become ill.

7:18pm (AEST)

Carjacking victim has BMW returned

A SYDNEY carjacking victim who was threatened by robbers wielding baseball bats has had her BMW convertible returned – minus about $8000 worth of personal belongings.

6:48pm (AEST)

Brothers charged over shooting

TWO sons of a Gold Coast multi-millionaire have been charged with the murder of a 23-year-old man who was shot dead in a Nerang apartment.

6:11pm (AEST)

Wilkinson to replace Rowe

THE Nine Network has poached Lisa Wilkinson from rival Seven to fill the contentious role of co-host of its Today breakfast show.

6:05pm (AEST)

Brothers wanted over shooting surrender

TWO sons of a Gold Coast multi-millionaire wanted for questioning over a shooting murder have handed themselves in.

5:55pm (AEST)

Woman dead after being hit by tyre

AN ELDERLY woman is dead after being hit by a runaway truck tyre while taking a walk along a footpath in a New South Wales country town.

5:12pm (AEST)

Aussie troops sent off to Iraq

MORE than 500 Australian soldiers bound for Iraq were officially farewelled near Darwin today.

5:07pm (AEST)

Actor 'bashed unconscious by teenage gang'

ACTOR Jamie Gulpilil was hurled over a pedestrian rail by a gang of teenagers, who then punched and kicked the young star until they "knocked him out", a Darwin court heard today.

5:04pm (AEST)

One in four taking illegal drugs at work

ABOUT one in four employees say fellow workers take illegal drugs at work, a survey has found.

5:01pm (AEST)

Woman sues over 'ghost-sighting' report

THE leader of a Hunter Valley residents' group is suing a Hunter Valley newspaper for defamation over a page one article headed "witness sees a ghost over cremator".

4:31pm (AEST)

Ex-sailor wins $20,000 over naval disaster

A FORMER sailor who claimed he suffered a mental injury after witnessing the Voyager disaster has won $20,000 compensation after he took his case to a Victorian appeals court.

4:14pm (AEST)

Leader 'not dead' but still unseen

A CHINESE Government spokesman said today that he had no new information on the health of Vice Premier Huang Ju following an official denial of reports of his death.

4:13pm (AEST)

PM faces grilling on Snoop decision

JOHN Howard has been confronted with questions during a visit to a Canberra school today about why his Government refused to let US rap star Snoop Dogg into Australia.

3:46pm (AEST)

Grill to give evidence to contempt probe

LOBBYIST Julian Grill will give evidence tomorrow at a probe into whether sacked government minister John Bowler was in contempt of West Australian parliament by giving him a confidential report.

3:27pm (AEST)

Hilali cleared on terror claim

DISASTER-prone Sheik Taj al-Din al-Hilali has been cleared of claims he diverted charitable funds to the Lebanese terrorist group Hezbollah.

3:20pm (AEST)

Ramos-Horta takes early lead in poll

NOBEL Peace Prize winner Jose Ramos-Horta leading in East Timor's landmark presidential election, an election commission official said today as vote counting continued in the tiny state.

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Jeudi 10 mai 2007 4 10 /05 /Mai /2007 13:11

BEFORE MIDDAY 10th OF MAY 10/10

Police hunt thief with James Bond taste

May 10, 2007 02:48pm

Article from: AAP

A RARE Aston Martin DB4 GT sports car, similar to one used in James Bond movies, has been stolen from outside a Melbourne house.

The car, believed to be the only one of its kind in Australia, was parked on Whitehorse Road at Surrey Hills, in Melbourne's east, when it was taken last night.

The car, silvery-green in colour, was worth between $250,000 and $300,000, a police spokeswoman said.

The DB4 GT model made its public debut at the London Motor Show in 1959.

A prototype was driven that year by motor racing legend Stirling Moss in the International Trophy meeting at Silverstone.

In author Ian Fleming's 1959 novel Goldfinger, secret service agent James Bond got an Aston Martin after his vintage Bentley was destroyed.

But movie producers decided on the then current DB5 model when they began production for the film in 19

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Jeudi 10 mai 2007 4 10 /05 /Mai /2007 13:11

BEFORE MIDDAY 10th OF MAY 9/10

Federal

Crackdown on websites, mobile content

By Jane Bunce

May 10, 2007 01:03pm

Article from: AAP

THE Government is cracking down on online chatrooms, websites and mobile phone content to stop children looking at adult material.

New laws introduced to parliament today impose tougher regulations on companies that sell entertainment-related content on subscription internet sites and mobile phones.

"The Australian Government takes very seriously its responsibility to protect Australian citizens, particularly children, from exposure to illegal and highly offensive content delivered over convergent devices such as mobile handsets, and also over the internet more generally," Liberal MP Sussan Ley told the lower house.

"The new framework provides appropriate protections for children from being exposed to content suited only to adults while providing industry with the flexibility to explore the potential of providing entertainment and other services over new technologies."

The change follows a government review last year that found current legislation might not sufficiently protect children from inappropriate audio-visual content on mobile phones.

The Bill strengthens regulations of stored content and makes new rules for live interactive content such as chatrooms.

The new regulations would impose restrictions similar to those on traditional media content, Ms Ley said, including age verification requirements for R18+ and MA15+ material and the banning of X18+ content.

The Australian Communications and Media Authority will be able force content providers to take down offensive material and issue notices for live content to be stopped and links to the content deleted.

Providers of live services such as chatrooms must have their service professionally assessed to determine whether its "likely content" should be restricted.

"Where a content service provider fails to comply with a notice from ACMA, civil or criminal penalties may be pursued," Ms Ley said.

Penalties would also apply if the content provider simply changed pictures or videos slightly in an attempt to avoid the notice.

Content providers will have the chance to develop their own code of practice, but ACMA would step in if they were deficient.

ACMA was given an extra $16.3 million in Tuesday's federal Budget to "ensure it was adequately resourced to carry out its role as regulator in the increasingly complex communications environment", Communications Minister Helen Coonan said.

The Bill also contains provisions for an awareness campaign about the potential dangers of chat rooms, and and sets out a complaints-handling process.

Personal emails and other private communications would be excluded from the new laws, Ms Ley said, and so would news or current affairs services.

The Communications Legislation Amendment (Content Services) Bill 2007 was adjourned for later debate

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Jeudi 10 mai 2007 4 10 /05 /Mai /2007 13:10

BEFORE MIDDAY 10 th OF MAY 8/10

NSW/ACT

Male nanny charged over child porn

May 10, 2007 02:29pm

Article from: AAP

A MALE nanny allegedly caught with thousands of pornographic images of children also performed an act of indecency in front of a 12-year-old boy, a Canberra court was told today.

Aaron James Holliday, 21, was arrested at his Civic apartment yesterday after police allegedly found more than 50,000 images of child pornography and video files stored on his computers.

He appeared in ACT Magistrates Court today on two charges of possessing child pornography and committing an act of indecency in the presence of a child.

The court was told police searched Mr Holliday's apartment as part of an investigation into claims the self-employed childcare worker committed an act of indecency in front of a 12-year-old boy in July 2006.

Mr Holliday was not required to enter a plea and made no application for bail.

Magistrate Beth Campbell remanded him in custody until May 24.

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Jeudi 10 mai 2007 4 10 /05 /Mai /2007 12:27

BEFORE MIDDAY 10th OF MAY 7/10

VICTORIA

Ex-sailor wins $20,000 over naval disaster

By Mariza O'Keefe

May 10, 2007 04:31pm

Article from: AAP

A FORMER sailor who claimed he suffered a mental injury after witnessing the Voyager disaster has won $20,000 compensation after he took his case to a Victorian appeals court. John Robert Cavenett was 21 years old and a medic aboard the aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne when it collided with the destroyer HMAS Voyager in February 1964, slicing it in half. It was Australia's worst peacetime naval disaster, claiming 82 lives during what was a routine exercise in Jervis Bay, off the New South Wa;es south coast. Mr Cavenett, now 64, initiated proceedings for damages in 1996 for post traumatic stress disorder which he said was caused by the naval disaster. He said he did not recognise the condition until he was treated by a psychiatrist in 1996. Under Victorian law these cases must be brought before the courts within six years. A Victorian Supreme Court judge initially dismissed the proceedings saying Mr Cavenett had not satisfied him that he was not aware that he suffered the condition at the time of the incident. Today at the Court of Appeal, a majority of two to one judges accepted Mr Cavenett's evidence that he did not discover his mental illness until he saw a psychiatrist in 1996. Justice Chris Maxwell said that in a case of mental injury time does not begin to run until the plaintiff knows that their mental condition is a mental illness which would be recognised by a medical professional. The court allowed the appeal and granted him $20,000 with interest dating back to 1996 plus costs. Mr Cavenett's solicitor Garry Mann said his client was happy his legal battle was finally over. "He's happy that it's over after 43 years," Mr Mann said. "It's not as good result as he would have liked but it's over." He said that since the litigation started several cases have been dealt with and about 50 were outstanding in Victoria and New South Wales.

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Jeudi 10 mai 2007 4 10 /05 /Mai /2007 12:24

BEFORE MIDDAY 10 th OF MAY 6/10

WA

Grill to give evidence to contempt probe

May 10, 2007 03:46pm

Article from: AAP

LOBBYIST Julian Grill will give evidence tomorrow at a probe into whether sacked government minister John Bowler was in contempt of West Australian parliament by giving him a confidential report.

WA parliament's procedure and privileges committee said it would interview Mr Grill, lobbyist and business partner of former WA premier Brian Burke, tomorrow afternoon.

The committee had yet to decide if the hearing will be public, the committee's chairman Fred Riebeling said.

The committee began investigating Mr Bowler's actions after the state's Corruption and Crime Commission revealed earlier this year that in 2004, he leaked to Mr Grill a draft report of the Economics and Industry Standing Committee's probe into the closure of the Windimurra vanadium mine.

A client of Mr Grill, Precious Metals Australia (PMA), had an interest in the report because it had sold Windimurra to Swiss-based Xstrata and was receiving royalties from the mine, 600km north-east of Perth.

PMA suggested a series of changes that were included in the final report, which later helped the company win a $20 million law suit against Xstrata over the mine's closure.

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Jeudi 10 mai 2007 4 10 /05 /Mai /2007 12:22

BEFORE MIDDAY 10th OF MAY 5/10

TASMANIA

Beaconsfield rocks for miners

By Glenn Cordingley

May 09, 2007 11:47pm

Article from: Reuters

THE northern Tasmanian town of Beaconsfield has remembered the mine disaster which killed one miner and trapped two others underground for a fortnight.

Larry Knight died in the rock fall at Beaconsfield Gold Mine on Anzac day last year, but Todd Russell and Brant Webb survived 14 nights trapped a kilometre underground.

The pair emerged from their underground prison a year ago today following a rescue, dubbed The Great Escape, that gripped the world.

Tonight, those rescuers were honoured one by one in a roll call just metres from the mine in Miners Park, while Mr Russell and Mr Webb gave their saviours custom-made buckles engraved with words of appreciation.

The pair made a separate presentation to former mine manager Matthew Gill, who became the face of the mine during the rescue operation, while Beaconsfield Primary School students unfurled a 925m “scarf of hope”.

There also was a moving service by the town's three church ministers in the packed park before Adelaide band Unitopia sang their new single 321 Hours, in recognition of the time the miners were trapped and what they experienced.

Mr Russell, Mr Webb and his wife Rachel sang backing vocals as the crowd cheered and swayed on a frosty Autumn night.

West Tamar mayor Barry Easther said it was successful evening and one that was appreciated by the Beaconsfield community.

“The way the evening rolled out gave a clear indication of who did what, and how everyone involved with the rescue went about their work,” he said.

It was now time to bring the mining accident to a conclusion.

“We will never forget the events on Anzac Day 2006, but following this first anniversary it's time to move forward and get on with our lives.

“As every anniversary comes around people in the community will have their own way of remembering the rock fall, but I do believe there is no need for further public commemorations.”

Mr Russell tonight said he was slowly rebuilding his life, adding he hoped to play football again in June.

“It's good to be here and celebrate with everyone that's turned out tonight,” he said.

“It's a rather cool night, but it's good to see everyone's here.

“I just want to say thanks to the rescuers for their efforts and thoughts throughout the past 12 months.”

Mr Webb said he was grateful to be given a chance to say thanks.

“It's great to give a little bit back to all the people who gave us so much,” he said.

“The last 12 months have been joy, to be alive, but it has taken a lot of commitment.

“Todd and I are here to honour all the rescuers. They saved our lives and reunited us with our families, so it's all good.”

Australian Workers Union national secretary Bill Shorten said he was pleased the people who “have not been at the centre of the story” had been recognised.

“The most important thing here is that a man died and the other important thing is two men were miraculously rescued,” he said.

“Perhaps part of the story which has been missing is recognition of all the very modest people who did the rescuing, so it's good to see them here.

“Also, the word closure is used by the Americans and is a bit overworked, but this is good for a bit of closure.”

He paid tribute to the town's “true grit” and “never say die” attitude.

“I would never want to be trapped a kilometre underground, but if I was I would hope Beaconsfield would come to the rescue, the people are truly amazing.”

One of the rescuers, Peter Schleich, said the anniversary, called the Beaconsfield Honours, was a chance for everyone involved to get a pat on the back.

“I worked in the tunnel to remove rocks surrounding the trapped miners, “ he said.

“The rescue was frustrating and hard at times. You were up and down all the time, but no one wanted to leave while there was hope.”

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