Australia

Hero Pilot Australian Version of Sully

Michael Santo — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:50:13 -0600

Shades of "Sully" Sullenberger, who saved all of the 155 passengers on U.S. Airways flight 1549 when he successfully ditched an Airbus A320 in the Hudson River. A CareFlight pilot has been labeled a hero in Australia after successfully ditching in the Pacific Ocean.

Melbourne Cup Shapes Up To Stop Australia Again

Michael Santo — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:25:12 -0600

The Melbourne Cup is an Australian sporting event that's supposed to "stop the nation." What is it? Is it soccer? Is it cricket? No, the Melbourne Cup is the "horse race that stops a nation."

Australian Banks Say Lending Costs To Remain High

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:01:21 -0500

The cost of funding and lending may remain high for a while say Australian Banks. The story published in today's The Age reports that the elevation of the banking funding costs may well go through next year.

Man Has Fatal Heart Attack During Ambulance Diversion

Cheryl Phillips — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:31:12 -0500

Confusion and an overcrowded hospital seemed to play a part in the fatal heart attack suffered by a man from Mooloolah Valley, Australia. An investigation is underway to find out why a Queensland ambulance carrying a high-level risk heart patient was diverted to a less crowded hospital further away. The man passed away before he reached the second hospital.

Australian Interest Rates On Hold, But To Rise

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:34:38 -0500

The federal treasurer of Australia Wayne Swan says that the interest rates are currently on hold, which is great for home buyers. However, he said that the key benchmark rates will not stay low for a long time and will rise.

Australian Rugby Scandal Humiliates Matthew Johns

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 14 May 2009 10:23:01 -0500

Australian rugby scandal has surfaced to the public and media attention humiliating one the prominent Australian rugby players Matthew Johns and now turning the focus to the other people who were in the hotel room. The woman, in the middle of the rugby scandal, says she experienced "no trauma whatsoever" from the affair.

Is This Miss Universe Australia Contestant Anorexic?

Michael Santo — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:06:42 -0500

You decide. While she didn't win, Stephanie Naumoska, 19, competed in the Miss Universe Australia contest in Sydney (the winner goes to the Miss Universe finals), and drew attention not for her beauty, but for being, well, gaunt.

Melbourne Fastest Growing Capital

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 23:22:44 -0500

Official figures show Melbourne had the greatest population growth of any capital city last financial year as the city records the largest growth in human capital.

Sino-Aussie investments carry economic and political stakes

lukebracken — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 20:16:36 -0500

In an effort to bolster its move towards economic recovery, China has continued to invest. As part of a 4 trillion RMB ($600 Billion) stimulus capital infusion – larger proportionally than the one in the United States – the Chinese based infrastructure giant, Hunan Valin Iron and Steel purchased roughly an 18% stake in Australian company Fortescue Metals on Tuesday.

Australian Wildfires Devastate People

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 09:04:56 -0600

Officials in Australia believe that some of the wild fires are caused by arson. Strong winds "help" to spread the fire and the death toll has reached to 170 people.

Thousands of people are without homes. People are devastated and hopeless. There is not much relieve. Experts say that the temperature may rise in the upcoming days.

Victoria Wildfires Now Considered a Crime Scene

Michael Santo — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:12:07 -0600

The wildfires that tore across the southern state of Victoria in Australia now appear to have been deliberately set, changing them from a natural tragedy to arson, and perhaps more.

Fiesta, Classically Latin... a fitting finale to the Multicultural Festival

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 07:04:15 -0600

On Sunday, 15 February at 5pm at the Street Theatre, Canberrans are invited to attend an evening celebrating contemporary classical Latin American music. The event will include a dazzling display from the Mexican quartet Latin Chamber Ensemble, Colombian ensemble Cuatro Quartet and Melbourne based Collectivo 29, illustrating the great depth and diversity of the compositions of the region. Readers of HULIQ will get access to the concession price if they mention the code written here.