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British Soldiers Beside Diggers in Fromelles
Friday, 13 June 2008, 10:26 am | Australian Government
The discovery of two British General Service buttons at the limited excavation of a group burial site in Fromelles confirms that fallen British First World War soldiers have lain beside their Australian comrades for almost 92 years. More >>
More Evidence Of A Mass Grave At Fromelles
Friday, 30 May 2008, 4:32 pm | Australian Government
The Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, the Hon. Warren Snowdon MP, confirmed today that human remains have now been uncovered in three of the five suspected World War I mass grave sites at Pheasant Wood in Northern France. More >>
Australian Convict Sites World Heritage Update
Thursday, 29 May 2008, 10:44 am | Australian Government
The Australian Convict Sites World Heritage nomination shares with the world the poignant story of the many thousands of people transported to Australia. The exile of convicts from one side of the world to the other is both a dark & uplifting tale. More >>
Australia's $4M 'Aid For Trade' Package For Laos
Thursday, 29 May 2008, 10:41 am | Australian Government
Australia has a longstanding and positive relationship with Laos and is a supporter of Lao efforts to reform its economy. Australia announced a four-year $4.15 million initiative to strengthen the Lao's capacity to alleviate poverty through trade. More >>
Asia Pacific Nations Target Aviation Emissions
Wednesday, 28 May 2008, 3:10 pm | Australian Government
The nations of the Asia Pacific region have joined together to tackle aviation's growing carbon footprint, agreeing to set up a new high-level taskforce to advance pragmatic ways of limiting the industry's greenhouse gas emissions. More >>
World Youth Day Visa Application Deadline Nears
Wednesday, 28 May 2008, 2:30 pm | Australian Government
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship has called on prospective World Youth Day pilgrims from overseas to immediately lodge their visa applications. 'Now is the time for pilgrims who haven't yet applied for their visas to act.' More >>
Resignation of Tasmanian Premier, Paul Lennon
Tuesday, 27 May 2008, 6:21 pm | Australian Government
"Premier Lennon was dedicated to the cause of developing modern economic infrastructure in Tasmania and was determined to bridge the gap between indigenous and non indigenous Australians in Tasmania. I wish Mr Lennon the very best of luck." More >>
Australian Selected for United Nations Position
Friday, 16 May 2008, 10:58 am | Australian Government
Australia values the work WIPO undertakes to support creativity, stimulate innovation and drive development. Australia has a comprehensive IP system and makes a strong contribution to both the policy and technical aspects of WIPO's work. More >>
Australia Govt Budget - Delivering Our Commitments
Wednesday, 14 May 2008, 11:59 am | Australian Government
This Budget marks the end of reckless, short-term spending, and the start of responsible investment to prepare our economy to meet future economic challenges. The Budget provides for the establishment of three new nation building funds - the Education ... More >>
Ceremonies Honouring HMAS Sydney II
Wednesday, 19 March 2008, 10:26 am | Australian Government
"Options being considered include a memorial service at the HMAS Sydney II memorial site in Geraldton, WA, and a commemoration onboard the current HMAS Sydney over the wreck site," Mr Snowdon said. "Family members of the crew will be invited. More >>
Climate: 5th Wettest Darwin Day On Record Overall
Tuesday, 15 January 2008, 1:01 pm | Australian Government
Climate and Consultative Services Northern Territory Regional Office Bureau of Meteorology Monday 14 January 2007 More >>
Exhibition: Steel Bch - Shipbreaking In Bangladesh
Tuesday, 15 January 2008, 1:00 pm | Australian Government
Skeletons of half-scrapped ships and workers tearing them apart on the mud-flats of Bangladesh are vividly captured in a new photographic exhibition showing the tough reality & dangers of unregulated shipbreaking. More >>
Australian Action On Japanese 'Scientific Whaling'
Monday, 7 January 2008, 1:02 pm | Australian Government
While the Government has welcomed the decision by Japan not to hunt humpback whales this season, the Government remains opposed to all whaling and will continue to urge Japan to end the slaughter of whales in the Southern Ocean. More >>
Australia Deeply Concerned By Violence In Kenya
Monday, 7 January 2008, 12:59 am | Australian Government
The Australian Government has urged Kenyan political leaders to refrain from any action that may further incite violence and to work urgently to achieve a peaceful solution to the current tensions in the interests of the Kenyan people. More >>
Annual Australian Climate Statement 2007
Saturday, 5 January 2008, 9:07 am | Australian Government
Data collected by the Bureau of Meteorology indicate that Australia's annual mean temperature for 2007 was 0.67°C above the standard 1961-90 average, making it the nation's 6th warmest year since comparable records began in 1910. More >>
Australian Government Acts To Stop Whaling
Thursday, 20 December 2007, 11:49 pm | Australian Government
Japanese whaling vessels have already reached the Southern Ocean and are expected to kill as many as 935 minke whales, 50 threatened humpback whales and 50 endangered fin whales for so called 'scientific research' More >>
Australia's 2008 Contribution To Humanitarian Fund
Saturday, 15 December 2007, 2:43 pm | Australian Government
This funding will ensure that the UN and NGOs have access to a pool of flexible financing in order to provide a dependable and timely international response to humanitarian crises, wherever they occur around the world. More >>
Native Title Recognised In Queensland's Daintree
Wednesday, 12 December 2007, 10:53 pm | Australian Government
North Queensland's Eastern Kuku Yalanji People will have a significant management role in national parks following the recognition today of native title rights over 126,900 ha in Queensland's pristine World Heritage Daintree area. More >>
Indonesia's Orangutan Conservation Strategy
Wednesday, 12 December 2007, 10:49 pm | Australian Government
There is a great deal of discussion here in Bali about the impacts of deforestation, forest degradation and the need for forest management on the global climate. This event reminds us also of the impacts on biodiversity and highlights the challenge. More >>
Indonesians On Christmas Is. To Be Returned Home
Monday, 10 December 2007, 7:18 pm | Australian Government
A group of 16 Indonesians currently detained on Christmas Island will be returned to Indonesia following the completion of interviews and health checks, the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Chris Evans, announced today. More >>
