New 'Mixed' Language Discovered in Northern Australia
A new language, one that combines elements of English with traditional indigenous speech, has been discovered in northern Australia, according to a new study. Full story
Dollar hovers above two-month low vs yen; Aussie down on RBA
TOKYO (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar hovered above a two-month low against the yen on Tuesday but struggled to extend gains on worries the U.S. Federal Reserve could hint at withdrawing stimulus and unsettle share markets. Full story
Australia eyes Buddha and baccarat to lure Chinese tourists
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's coastal Wyong region outside Sydney, a pretty stretch of pristine beaches and wildlife-filled wetlands, isn't high on the travel agenda of most Chinese tourists. Full story
Jellyfish "ambush" ends Australian woman's record Cuba-U.S. swim
KEY WEST, Florida (Reuters) - Australian long-distance swimmer Chloe McCardel was making good headway in calm seas at dusk when she suddenly hit a stinging swarm of jellyfish, eventually forcing her to abandon her quest to become the first person to swim from Cuba to Florida without a shark cage. Full story
Jellyfish sting ends Australian woman's record swim from Cuba to U.S
HAVANA (Reuters) - Australian long-distance swimmer Chloe McCardel abandoned her quest to become the first person to make the 103 mile swim from Cuba to Florida without a shark cage, after she was severely stung by a jelly fish on Wednesday night. Full story
Asia's low fertility trap opens opportunities in IVF market
SYDNEY (Reuters) - A looming crisis in Asia as women delay giving birth, leading to low fertility rates that have dire implications for economic growth, is opening huge opportunities for the fast-growing in-vitro fertilization (IVF) industry. Full story
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Rare white rhino born at Aussie zoo
Zookeepers at Australia's Taronga Zoo are celebrating the birth of a rare white rhino. TODAY.com's Dara Brown has the story.
Colgate University returns Aboriginal art to Australia
After discovering an “incredibly significant” collection of Aboriginal artwork in a box of donated paintings nine years ago, Colgate University provost Doug Hicks and professor Ellen Kraly recently made the long trip to Australia to hand-deliver them home, saying “it’s the right thing to do.”
Crew shows how (not) bring down silo
After 220-pounds of explosives could not bring down a silo, an Australian demolition crew brought in a giant jackhammer to finally get the job done.
Ring of fire delights Aussie residents
Sky-watchers in Australia catch four minutes of an annular solar eclipse which reveals a ring of light from the sun around the moon. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.
The Great Gatsby - Joel Edgerton And Isla Fisher Interview
The actor and actress talk about starring in the iconic film and being able to shoot it, in their homeland of Australia!
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