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Monday, January 24, 2011

The Two-Way

Nadal Shows Why He's The Favorite At The Australian Open

Rafael Nadal of Spain returns against Marin Cilic of Croatia during their match on Monday. Nadal won 6-2, 6-4, 6-3, sending him on to the quarterfinals.

January 24, 2011 The first grand slam tournament of the tennis year is into its second week in Melbourne, Australia, and world No. 1 Rafael Nadal is hurtling toward what would be his fourth major title in a row.

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Thursday, January 13, 2011

The Two-Way

Floods Peak In Brisbane; Violence Flares in Tunisia; New England Digs Out

January 13, 2011 Flood waters crest in Brisbane. Protests continue in Tunisia. New Englanders dig out from another blizzard.

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Tuesday, January 11, 2011

The Two-Way

VIDEO: 'Tsunami' Floods City In Australia

Jan. 10, 2011: flood waters swamp a the city of Toowoomba, Australia.

January 11, 2011 For a unique look at what the "Queensland Flood Disaster" is like, watch a video sent by a man named David to The Australian. It's the view from his window in the city of Toowoomba as the water rises and carries cars away.

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Monday, January 03, 2011

The Two-Way

Australia's 'Biblical' Flooding Continues

Rising floodwaters spread through the low-lying suburb of Depot Hill in Rockhampton, in eastern Queensland.

January 3, 2011 More than 200,000 people have been affected and the waters have spread over an area the size of France and Germany. The flooding is cutting into coal and farm exports.

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Wednesday, December 29, 2010

The Two-Way

Flooding Forces Thousands To Evacuate In Australia

Australia.

December 29, 2010 While Americans are focused on the after-effects of last weekend's blizzard along the East Coast and the ongoing effects of wet weather across much of California, thousands of people in Australia are rushing to get to dry ground.

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Wednesday, December 15, 2010

The Two-Way

Tragedy In South Pacific: Nearly 30 Die When Boat Goes Down

41 survivors were plucked from the sea

December 15, 2010 The small ship was smashed in rough seas off Christmas Island, a tiny territory belonging to Austrlia. Most of those aboard are thought to have been asylum-seekers from Iran and Iraq>

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Wednesday, August 18, 2010

The Two-Way

Canadian Fertilizer Giant Gets Hostile Bid From Australian Firm

BHP Billiton

August 18, 2010 Canadian Fertilizer Giant Gets Hostile Bid From Australian Firm

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Monday, May 24, 2010

Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me!

Updates & Corrections On Those Surfers Paradise Meter Maids

Parking Meters Introduced

May 24, 2010 Those scantily-clad Meter Maids may be no more.

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Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Blog Of The Nation

Flush That Nickel Down The Toilet

February 17, 2009 Pay per view worked well for cable TV, maybe a pay per flush model will work for toilets!

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Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Blog Of The Nation

Six Figure Pay, Own Island, Sign Me Up

January 14, 2009 Economy stinks... You want this job! Comes with its own tropical island.

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