Gordon Brown gives Iran two weeks to back down on nuclear programme Aug 16, 2008
peter austin, gold coast, Australia. Gordon Brown addressing the Knesset in Jerusalem, speaking to Olmert and other Israeli leaders in Jerusalem, visiting Yad vaShem in Jerusalem (Chairman's name, by the way, is Shalev - not Shalez) - but "speaks to Tel Aviv" about settlement building. (Yahoo News -- Iran)
Children's book contains violence, swearing Aug 15, 2008
REVELLERS at this year's Gold Coast Indy have been warned they will face arrest for "lewd" behaviour. Font size. (NEWS.com.au)
Lucky Trickett fails to sway punters Aug 15, 2008
"The other match of interest has been the Cowboys against Gold Coast. At the start of betting we took money for the Cowboys giving 7.5 start and then we got money for the Titans with 8.5. The line is back to 7.5 we hope the Cowboys don't win by eight, that would be a disaster.". TAB Sportsbet's Glenn Munsie said the most popular side had been Newcastle in their match against Canberra on Sunday with bets of $20,000 at $2. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Fighting fit and turning four Aug 15, 2008
Many had hoped the FFA might take a leap of faith and bring the two bidders at the head of the queue, Gold Coast and North Queensland, into the fold this season. But Buckley and his team opted for caution and Queensland Roar will have to wait another 12 months for their first derby matches. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Report: Anderson finds love Aug 15, 2008
Celebrity Pamela Anderson attends a press conference ahead of her appearance on Channel Ten's reality TV show 'Big Brother' at the Palazzo Versace on July 9, 2008 on the Gold Coast, Australia. (Paul Broben, Getty Images). (WOKR13 Rochester)
Pamela Anderson 'up for good Aussie fun' Aug 14, 2008
Anderson was most recently in Australia last month when she went into the Big Brother house on the Gold Coast. Her new program includes footage from her last trip to Australia. (The Australian)
Give credit where it's due - Oceania wants to sink visa rule Aug 14, 2008
The OFC has an unlikely ally in Gold Coast United coach Miron Bleiberg, who is keen to have a sprinkling of Oceania players in his squad when the club joins the A-League next year. "If there was any type of concessions, I would be more than happy to have some of them because they bring something different to the table, they're the type of players who excite the crowd," Bleiberg said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Hummel Diary: Days 3-6 Aug 14, 2008
Tonight, we play the Gold Coast Blaze. Hopefully, we can get the win. (Purdue Sports -- Rivals.com)
Bulldogs not keen to let Maitua off leash Aug 13, 2008
Meanwhile, the Cowboys will welcome back skipper Johnathan Thurston (knee) for Saturday night's clash with Gold Coast but his Titans counterpart, Scott Prince (broken arm), has been forced to delay his return for another week. Hooker Nathan Friend was named at halfback and will partner the returning Mat Rogers (suspension) at the scrumbase, with 16-year-old high school student Jordan Rankin omitted from the Gold Coast squad after becoming the third youngest player in premiership history when he... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Australia cotton faces climate threat Aug 13, 2008
GOLD COAST: Australian cotton production will suffer from increasing water shortages as a result of climate change, the government's Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) said on Tuesday. A recent study by the CSIRO showed median decreases in water availability in cotton growing areas of between 5 per cent and 12 per cent by 2030, a leading agricultural scientist with CSIRO said in an advance copy of a paper to be delivered to the Australian Cotton Conference. (India Times)
A-League bosses expansive on the topic of losing some ground Aug 12, 2008
Gold Coast United and North Queensland FC are certain to join the league next year but many observers are predicting that after three years of sustained growth, interest in the forthcoming 2008-09 season will level off because of the delay ... " In the meantime, the FFA has upped its marketing budget by 50 per cent this season to make sure the message keeps getting across, and significantly Gold Coast and North Queensland will be targeted to help lay the foundation for the new teams. Gold Coast... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Lowy eyes 14 as A-League season launched Aug 11, 2008
" The chairman, though, insists the FFA cannot afford to just hang its hat on a good three years for what chief executive Ben Buckley calls "the most important piece of the puzzle in the reformation" of Australian soccer. While the FFA may be financially sound, A-League clubs are still in the red. Already fighting against the AFL, NRL and Wallabies in terms of public interest, the A-League will now have to contend with the Olympic Games for the first two weekends of the season. Then there is... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Carrigan leaves coast life to pursue more gold Aug 10, 2008
She'd hear about the fun her friends on the Gold Coast were getting up to rather than enjoy it with them ... She was at home on the Gold Coast and met up with a gang of local cyclists, with Robbie McEwen among them ... She intends to live on the Gold Coast again one day, but right now there is no wistfulness. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Details From Down Under: Loyola Assistant Women's Basketball Coach Writes About Her Experiences Playing Professionally in Australia Aug 10, 2008
We played against Gold Coast, at Gold Coast. During that last week leading up to the Gold Coast game my dad came over to visit me and see the last 2 games ... We spent some time in Brisbane during the middle of the week before making our way down to the Gold Coast for a few days prior to the game. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Man dies just short of City2Surf finish Aug 10, 2008
Gold Coast resident Michael Shelley, 24, came in second with a time of 41 minutes 24 seconds. Rebecca Lowe took first place in the women's category finishing in 47 minutes and 18 seconds. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Tripping the night fantastic Aug 10, 2008
Clarke, one of Australia's most accomplished long-distance runners and now mayor of Gold Coast City Council, has attended 20 opening ceremonies since he lit the Olympic flame in Melbourne in 1956. He said the spectacle was impressive but it lacked soul. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Dent keeps an eye out for the young gun, and any surprise entries Aug 9, 2008
" Shelley, 24, who won his home-town Gold Coast half marathon last month in 62 minutes 41 seconds and "surprised the hell out of myself", is prepared for any eventuality. "Some days you feel sensational and other days you feel like rubbish," Shelley said. "At the Gold Coast Half Marathon I really did not think I could run that fast. I was supposed to be the pacemaker for Troopy [Olympic marathoner Lee Troop] and I just kept going. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Tabcorp suffers as whales stay home Aug 9, 2008
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Theyre out! The first iPhone 3G reviews Aug 9, 2008
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Punters confident unstoppable Storm is about to lash Brookvale Aug 8, 2008
In other games, Hawke said the hapless Parramatta Eels were surprisingly popular with 13 -points start against the Roosters while Newcastle are tipped to continue the horror recent form of Gold Coast on Monday night. Munsie said TAB Sportsbet punters were also backing the Eels, with 14 -points start, to make it a contest against the Roosters with bets of $20,000 at $1. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Grant Hackett's embarrassing call for help Aug 8, 2008
Hackett's credit card expired this week in the middle of the athletes' village, prompting a desperate phone call to parents Marg and Nev on the Gold Coast. Thankfully, mum and dad have come to the rescue, securing him a new card before flying out today for Singapore en route to Beijing. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
All systems go for history Aug 7, 2008
Ever since he climbed out of the surf, or more likely the Tallebudgera Creek, near his childhood home on the Gold Coast, as a nipper, Hackett has been swimming competitively. "It certainly hasn't been smooth sailing, but we've come through it [the controversy] stronger, more united Being captain is an honour and a privilege.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Jim Rogers Says Commodities Market Fundamentals are `Astoundingly' Good Aug 6, 2008
The bull market for commodities ``has a long way to go,'' Rogers, 65, said today at an investor conference at the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia ... To contact the reporter on this story: in Gold Coast ; in Melbourne on. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
T.R.A.F.F.I.C. Down Under to Donate Profits to Internet Commerce Association Aug 5, 2008
The event is scheduled for November 18th - 20th, 2008, and will be held at the Sheraton Mirage Resort, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. Conference participants will experience three days of intense workshops, key industry speakers and networking events, while contributing to the industry's trade association. (PR Newswire)
Ben Bundy learns line lessons in Australia, All-Star game Aug 5, 2008
lineman, playing two games as part of the Down Under International Games at Gold Coast, Australia, was just part of his post-high school learning experience ... In his free time, Bundy went snorkeling in the Pacific Ocean off the Gold Coast and visited the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary ... THE KOALA CONNECTION -- Madison's Ben Bundy gets the opportunity to hold a koala bear during his visit to the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary near Gold Coast, Australia. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Fears grow for missing bushwalker Aug 5, 2008
The search for a bushwalker missing in the Gold Coast Hinterland in south-east Queensland is in its third day. Robert Young, 65, from Bli Bli on the Sunshine Coast, became separated from a group of bushwalkers and was last seen on Saturday afternoon at the western end of the Lamington National Park. (ABC Online)
Cat couple cops death threats over import plan Aug 4, 2008
A Gold Coast couple say they have received death threats from environmentalists over their plan to import and breed a hybrid African wildcat in Queensland ... The couple had bought a property in the Gold Coast hinterland suitable for the cats, as well as special fencing. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Akshay's death-defying stunts in SINGH IS KINNG Aug 3, 2008
While shooting a scene in SINGH IS KINNG on the Gold Coast, Akshay Kumar had to Jet Ski in deep water but realized that he would not be allowed to do so without an official license. Producer Vipul A. Shah reveals, "It takes three days to get a jet-ski license but Akshay explained the time constraints. He did a three-day course in 12 hours. He got up at 6 am and got his license by 7 pm. He had to give a written and practical test. The action scene we have shot is one of the most expensive ones... (GlamSham)
Designer vaginas blacklisted by gynaecologists Aug 2, 2008
The chairman of the college's women's health committee, Dr Ted Weaver says there are now several clinics, mostly in Sydney and the Gold Coast offering such treatments, with most operations costing at least 10 thousand dollars. Do you have pictures, video or audio good enough to publish. (LIVENEWS.com.au)
Gold Coast hospital investigating possible cancer clusters Aug 2, 2008
A Gold Coast private hospital is investigating concerns from some staff about a possible cancer cluster at the facility. Chief executive of Pindara Private Hospital, Richard Lizzio, says some staff raised concerns about the number of cancer cases among staff at the hospital over a 10-year period. (ABC Online)
Indians boost Aussie campus cricket Aug 2, 2008
Indian overseas students comprise 40 per cent or 1,893 out of a total of 5000 international students enrolled in the 10 CQU campuses in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast and Rockhampton ... Ashish Shah, a Master of Professional Accounting student based at CQU's Gold Coast campus says: "Since arriving in Australia I have only been able to play social weekend cricket with friends so this is a really exciting chance to play at a higher level". (India Times, India)
Test match for South Coast bidders Aug 2, 2008
While the Gold Coast and Townsville appear certain to be included in the A-League next year, the Wollongong bidders will keep applying until they are accepted. While describing the corporate support for the bid as "fantastic", de Gabriele said things were proceeding without the involvement of WIN Television mogul Bruce Gordon - for now. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
His majesty Mick Keelty rules supreme Aug 2, 2008
" Really, Prime Minister? Two-and-a-half years ago, in March 2006, when Labor was in its 10th year of opposition and Kim Beazley was in his resurrected life as opposition leader, Kevin Rudd was just another Labor hopeful clamouring to be noticed as Beazley's foreign policy spokesman. The hot political issue of the time was the Australian Wheat Board's $300 million in secret kickbacks to Saddam Hussein's regime in the late 1990s and early 2000 in breach of United Nations sanctions, and the Howard... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Nathan Buckley Young hopefuls must take their chance. If they falter, there are plenty in the queue to replace them. Read more Aug 2, 2008
Both of these criteria were evident during the week as I watched the AFL under-16 championships on the Gold Coast. The raw skill, flashes of hardness and intensity of the young men on show were a window into prospective careers in the game. (The Age, Australia)
Reinaldo adds grist to the Miller Aug 1, 2008
In other news, Middle East nations Kuwait and Oman have both offered to provide the opposition for the Socceroos for a World Cup warm-up match scheduled to be played at Robina, Gold Coast, on October 11 - four days before the qualifier against Qatar in Brisbane. However, national coach Pim Verbeek is believed to be reluctant to play either team because both have been drawn against Australia in the 2011 Asian Cup qualifiers, which start early next year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Taumata chopped ? again Aug 1, 2008
Johnathan Thurston is set to return from injury for North Queensland against Gold Coast at Dairy Farmers Stadium on August 16. Cowboys coach Ian Millward said whispers that the Queensland and Australian halfback might return next week - or even this weekend - were off the mark, adding: "The Titans game is the one we're aiming at. Johnathan's progress has been fantastic. He's doing all his work. We haven't given up on winning games and getting off the bottom of the table and his return for the... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Like Bok Bakkies, Horwill won't back down when the going gets tough Aug 1, 2008
" Kev? Everyone knows Horwill as Kev after the late "Big Kev" McQuay, the Gold Coast television salesman, well-known for his excitable nature and garish shirts. As for talking, like children, good rugby locks are seen and not heard. To the All Blacks' eternal regret, Horwill provided a moment of exception. About 15 minutes into the second half of a splendid Sydney Test, Rocky Elsom began a run just outside the quarter when the cry rang out: "I've got Rocky. " The defending All Blacks closing in... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
'Designer Vaginas' Blacklisted in Australia Aug 1, 2008
Dr. Ted Weaver, chairman of the college's women's health committee, said there were now a number of clinics, mostly in Sydney and the Gold Coast, offering these treatments. Most of the operations cost at least $10,000, an "extraordinary amount of money,'' Weaver said. "We feel these operations might prey on people with insecurities and fears who actually need psychological help,'' he said. (Fox News)
Bumper year for Australian carriers Aug 1, 2008
9 per cent) and Adelaide Gold Coast (down 0. 3 per cent). (micebtn)
Kauai ambassadors visit Australia through People to People’ program Aug 1, 2008
This year s team visited Sydney for a tour of the opera house, the Vision Valley where they did a ropes course and ziplined; the Gold Coast; Tamworth, where they had a two-day home stay; as well as Brisbane, Cairnes and the Great Barrier Reef. The homestay is always the highlight, Nicholson said. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Long Beach, Toronto added to IndyCar schedule Jul 31, 2008
"We don't think it's a perfect schedule, but we think it's progress towards a much improved schedule,'' Terry Angstadt, president of the IRL's commercial division, said in a teleconference.Angstadt said the IRL is interested in expanding into Cleveland and Houston, as well as sites in the northeastern and northwestern United States.The IRL has taken steps to expand globally. The league will run its first IndyCar Series event in Australia this season with the Gold Coast Indy 300 scheduled for... (MSNBC -- Sports)
2 new venues added to 2009 IndyCar schedule Jul 31, 2008
The league will run its first IndyCar Series event in Australia this season with the Gold Coast Indy 300 scheduled for Oct. 26 in Surfers Paradise. The race also could be added to next year's calendar, but nothing is completed. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Australia goes 1-for-2 on IndyCar Series schedule Jul 31, 2008
The merged IndyCar Series announced it will fulfill the commitment made by the former Champ Car World Series and hold the Gold Coast Indy 300 on Oct. 26. But the Surfer's Paradise course is not on the 18-race IndyCar Series schedule announced for 2009. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Big Bend People: Been down in Australia, Y’all Jul 31, 2008
So she went to Australia yes, THAT Australia to play beach and gym volleyball for a couple of weeks, give or take a few travel days including 14-hour flights from Los Angeles to Australia s Gold Coast in Queensland ... We stayed mainly in Gold Coast, playing ball most of the time, she said. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Marieke Hardy Alas, poor Big Brother, I knew you well. Read more Jul 31, 2008
"We could be dressed up in costumes at a live eviction on the Gold Coast," he answered ... For those perhaps shocked that a relatively well-read and erudite creature like myself could possibly attend a live Big Brother eviction once a year for seven years, I will say in my defence that I never once sat through a taping sober and, as someone working in the media, I was able to claim the majority of the weekend as a tax write-off, cash stuffed into the knickers of Gold Coast strippers... (The Age, Australia)
Two-Time Liver Transplant Survivor Wins Two Gold Medals Jul 31, 2008
Walter now has his sights on the 2009 World Transplant Games to be hosted in Gold Coast, Australia. Over the next year, he will be training intensely as he, his family and other Texas members try to raise funds to help cover traveling expenses for Team U.S.A.. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
Weather: Partly cloudy, afternoon storms likely Jul 30, 2008
Melbourne, FL 32940 Last Updated: 07/30/08 08:45:41 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 97% Barometer: 30. (Florida Today)
Former Howard minister blamed for Haneef visa debacle Jul 29, 2008
The power to cancel a visa on character and national interest grounds is typically employed as a last resort measure, but in this case was employed less than three hours after a Brisbane court granted the Gold Coast doctor bail. The rationale by which Mr Andrews decided Dr Haneef failed a character test has not been explained. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Starbucks to close 61 Australian outlets Jul 29, 2008
Skip directly to: Search Box, , , Text Version. "While this decision represents business challenges unique to the Australian market, it in no way reflects the strong state of Starbucks business in countries outside of the United States,'' he said. "There are no other international markets that need to be addressed in this manner. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Slater authors new version of Old Man and Sea Jul 28, 2008
There was some speculation that he might not show up to the first event on the Gold Coast of Australia, but he did. He won that event almost effortlessly, then said he wouldn't be competing in the second event, also held in Australia at the legendary surf break of Bells. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Rejoinder: May we have the Queen back, please? Jul 27, 2008
You have to refrain from importing used electrical goods to pollute your country-the GOLD COAST. These products will not add any value to the quality of life for your people. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Australia, this team is sure to make you proud Jul 26, 2008
A long way from those first terrifying training sessions as a five-year-old on the Gold Coast with my long-time mentor Denis Cotterell. A long way from deciding at an early age that pool swimming was the chosen path; the unfairness of waves spoiling a surf-race effort made the choice seem a logical one to me. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Gordon Brown gives Iran two weeks to back down on nuclear programme Jul 26, 2008
peter austin, gold coast, Australia. Gordon Brown addressing the Knesset in Jerusalem, speaking to Olmert and other Israeli leaders in Jerusalem, visiting Yad vaShem in Jerusalem (Chairman's name, by the way, is Shalev - not Shalez) - but "speaks to Tel Aviv" about settlement building. (Yahoo News -- Iran)
Canada Cup More than a game for the Alabama Gold Jul 26, 2008
After losing their final game of pool play to the Gold Coast Hurricanes, 4-3, Alabama Gold walked out of Softball City one the lower end of a 54-10 scoring difference ... Alabama Gold ended pool play with a 4-3 loss to the Gold Coast Hurricanes ... Gold Coast jumped ahead 1-0 in the bottom of the second inning. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
Colosimo lands on his feet at Sydney Jul 25, 2008
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. The veteran recruit is right at home in FC's must-win culture, writes Sebastian Hassett. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Finally, Chipperfield at Pim's Uzbek and call Jul 25, 2008
One new team certain to be included is Gold Coast United, and Chipperfield - whose other great passion is owning race horses - sees that as the perfect fall-back ... "But if they don't get in, I like the sound of the Gold Coast. I've got quite a few of my horses up there at the moment.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Holy handcuffs, Batman's on bail Jul 24, 2008
The awards will be handed out on the Gold Coast on October 11 ... The awards will be handed out on the Gold Coast on October 11. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Kosmina throws old Reds a lifeline Jul 24, 2008
Meantime, Football Federation Australia chief executive Ben Buckley has hinted A-League hopefuls North Queensland FC and Gold Coast United may be given concessions to field extra visa players when they join the competition. FFA is expected to announce within the next few weeks that the two Queensland clubs will participate in the league from next year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Australia's A-League set to expand to north Queensland Jul 24, 2008
The A-League is pushing into new territory and taking on rival football codes, confirming plans to expand to 10 teams in the 2009-2010 season by including clubs in Townsville and the Gold Coast ... New teams in Townsville and the Gold Coast, which each already have clubs in Australia's National Rugby League competition, will give Queensland state three teams in the national football competition. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
North Queensland to join A-League Jul 24, 2008
It would see North Queensland join Gold Coast United as the two new teams added to the current eight-club premiership, which kicked off in 2005-06. The new additions would make Queensland the equal most represented state in the competition, along with NSW, with three teams. (The Age)
Round 20 Preview: Raiders v Titans Jul 24, 2008
Canberra Raiders v Gold Coast TitansSaturday 26th July, 5 ... Three teams including the Raiders are all one win behind the Gold Coast and still have plenty of time to make a late run for the finals ... His skills with the ball and dynamic footwork will be the Gold Coast s trump card when they enter the Raiders Canberra fortress. (Rugby League Live)
Victim's screams snared alleged attacker Jul 23, 2008
Yesterday, the same man was charged with 29 offences relating to nine of the bikeway attacks and another sexual assault on the Gold Coast in January. Taskforce chief Detective Inspector Bob Hytch said it was a "significant breakthrough" for the Echo Shine team. (The Australian)
Roar will be the fine young cannibals of Queensland market, saysFarina Jul 22, 2008
Football Federation Australia is expected to officially confirm within the next few weeks that North Queensland FC and Gold Coast United will be joining the competition next year, but behind the scenes the race to sign the best Queensland talent has already begun in earnest. Gold Coast, in particular, have geared up their recruiting drive because they already have a coach, former Roar mentor Miron Bleiberg, in place ... " Farina, arguably Queensland's most famous football son, has shown his... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Opposition Leader says Rudd Government climate change ads miss the ... Jul 22, 2008
Welcome to Herald Sun. Opposition Leader says Rudd Government climate change ads miss the point. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Big Brother reaches 'ugly' end Jul 22, 2008
Big Brother co-presenter Jacky O announces Terri as the 2008 series winner on the Gold Coast ... Sydney grandmother Terri Munro has won the final series of Big Brother after spending 85 days in the Gold Coast house with contestants half her age. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
