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World premiere of Baz Luhrmann's Australia

November 18 2008: Sydney came to a bit of a standstill earlier today for the world premiere of Baz Luhrmann's Australia, the most expensive film ever produced in the country. Actors Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman joined a host...

Lion Nathan says bid for CC-Amatil compelling

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Lion Nathan Ltd , Australia's second-largest brewer, stood firm on its rebuffed A$7.6 billion ($4.9 billion) bid for soft drinks group Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd , as it reported a flat second-half profit.

Australian navy to get two month paid Christmas holiday

Shut-down will give overworked sailors a chance to rest while new recruitment options are sought to boost defence shortage The Australian navy will get a two month paid break over Christmas as part of a new strategy to cope...

Kidman says unsure about future acting

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian actress Nicole Kidman said on Tuesday she was unsure of her future as an actor as there were others things she wanted to do, such as possibly having more children. Kidman, 41, has three children --...

Kangaroos similar to humans claim Australian researchers

Kangaroos are genetically similar to humans and may have first evolved in China, according to research. Scientists claim to have mapped for the first time the genetic code of the Australian marsupials and found much of it was...

Stars walk the red carpet for "Australia" premiere

Red carpets were rolled out in Sydney and the dusty outback on Tuesday for the world premiere of the epic movie "Australia" which aims to showcase the rugged continent, its history and indigenous people to the world.

Locust swarms plague Australia

New South Wales Primary Industries Ian Macdonald talks about the government's preparations to deal with vast swarms of locusts that are gathering across his state. Swarms have been spotted in Condobolin, Wagga, Gundagai and...

Rugby-France's Chabal to start against Australia

MARCOUSSIS, France, Nov 18 (Reuters) - France forward Sebastian Chabal will start for the first time in three matches after coach Marc Lievremont named him in the side to face Australia at the Stade de France on Saturday (2000...

Armitage: England gunning for Boks

Delon Armitage vowed England will hit back with a vengeance against South Africa this weekend after suffering the ultimate kick in the teeth - a home defeat by the old enemy Australia. (18/11/2008 11:08:22)

So many movies and so little time for showbizzers

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - If you're a member of the media or a Hollywood guild and happen to have Thursday night free, allow the consultants who plan the social calendar this time of year to suggest some options.

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