- New Zealand keeps rates at record low
NEW Zealand's central bank today held interest rates at a record low 2.5 per cent but said rates would likely rise about mid-year.
The Australian. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:15:16 GMT.
- Canadian wheelchair user beaten in Australia
A 35-year-old Canadian who uses a wheelchair has been beaten in Sydney, Australia, and is in hospital in serious condition, according to police reports.
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:17:12 EST.
- Bat Well And England Can Win Ashes Down Under - Vaughan
ABU DHABI (Reuters) - England have their best chance of winning the Ashes in Australia later this year since their 1987 series victory, former captain Michael Vaughan said on Wednesday.
By Reuters. International Herald Tribune. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:30:25 GMT.
- PCB End Yousuf And Younus' Pakistan Careers
KARACHI (Reuters) - Former captains Younus Khan and Muhammad Yousuf will no longer be considered for selection by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after an inquiry into reports of infighting on the disastrous tour of Australia.
By Reuters. International Herald Tribune. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:20:33 GMT.
- Salty, sweet: study says fat is the sixth 'taste'
People sensitive to the taste of fat tend to eat less of it and are less likely to be overweight, according to Australian research.
Mail & Guardian. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:13:00 +0200.
- Kiwi family stunned about expulsion
A New Zealand family kicked out of Morocco for teaching Christianity to Muslim orphans are safe on their way to Spain, their family says.Aucklanders Chris and Tina Broadbent and their two young children were given an hour ...
New Zealand Herald. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +1200.
- Australian, Indonesian Leaders Discuss Human Trafficking
Susilo Bambang Yudoyono is the first Indonesian leader to address a joint sitting of the Australian Parliament.
Phil Mercer. Voice of America. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:15:53 GMT.
- Clarke named in Aussie Test squad
Vice-captain Michael Clarke is named in the Australian Test squad despite recently returning home from New Zealand for personal reasons.
BBC News. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:29:08 GMT.
- Green dreams
Rain brings relief to parched Australian farming town.
BBC News. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:56:37 GMT.
- Indonesian President Arrives Australia
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono awarded one of Australia's top honors for his work strengthening ties between the two neighbors.
Phil Mercer. Voice of America. Tue, 9 Mar 2010 15:59:39 GMT.