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Friends watch as man is killed by croc - www.smh.com.au

Friends watch as man is killed by croc
December 23, 2003 - 8:12AM

Terrified and rain-soaked, two teenagers clung to a tree for 22 hours after a crocodile killed their mate in a swollen river in the Northern Territory.

Shaun Blowers and Ashley McGough, both 19, huddled together in the tree at.... (read more)

http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/12/23/1071941698269.html?from=top5
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Cyclone Debbie dies down. 21/12/2003. ABC News Online

Cyclone Debbie dies down
The cyclone warning and watch have been cancelled for ex-tropical Cyclone Debbie in the Northern Territory.

The Darwin weather bureau said..... (read more)
http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/s1014283.htm
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Darwin cyclone watch cancelled (December 21, 2003)

Darwin cyclone watch cancelled
December 21, 2003

DARWIN escaped the fury of category three Cyclone Debbie today after the storm weakened to a rain depression.

The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) this morning dropped the cyclone watch for the Northern Territory after Debbie was downgraded to a rain depression with below gale force winds.

Over land about 100km north of Jabiru in the Top End, Debbie is continuing to move south at 15kph.

According to the BOM, Debbie was..... (read more)

http://www.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,4057,8231290%5E1702,00.html
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Uproar as GM canola approved - www.theage.com.au

Uproar as GM canola approved
By Shane Wright
Canberra
December 20, 2003

A new genetically altered canola crop was approved for commercial use yesterday amid claims it would boost crop yields by up to 40 per cent.

But opponents say.... (read more)

http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/12/19/1071337160623.html
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The World Today - Howard accused of following dangerous defence policy

Howard accused of following dangerous defence policy
The World Today - Friday, 19 December , 2003 12:14:25
Reporter: Graeme Dobell

HAMISH ROBERTSON: One of Australia's top international thinkers has accused John Howard of being a "cheap hawk", by following a dangerous and irresponsible defence policy. The attack, though, is coming from a right wing perspective, from Professor Owen Harries, who this year is delivering the annual Boyer lectures for the ABC.

In his final lecture this weekend..... (read more)

http://www.abc.net.au/worldtoday/content/2003/s1013597.htm
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Boats and forecast make Hobart record ripe for the taking - www.smh.com.au

Boats and forecast make Hobart record ripe for the taking
By Bonnie Malkin
December 20, 2003

A combination of bigger, faster yachts and a forecast of strong winds means the Sydney to Hobart race record is within reach for the top end of the fleet that sets out on Boxing Day.

"Given perfect conditions, it is perceivable that these boats could get down to Hobart in just over one day," said.... (read more)

http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/12/19/1071337168534.html
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Uproar as GM canola approved - www.theage.com.au

Uproar as GM canola approved
By Shane Wright
Canberra
December 20, 2003

A new genetically altered canola crop was approved for commercial use yesterday amid claims it would boost crop yields by up to 40 per cent.

But opponents say ......(read more)

http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/12/19/1071337160623.html
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Australia approves second commercial GM food crop
URL: http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,2762874a6026,00.html
Australia approves second commercial GM food crop.... (read more)

http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,2762874a6026,00.html
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Buddies with the US at all costs, and wide open to attack - www.smh.com.au

Buddies with the US at all costs, and wide open to attack
December 19, 2003

John Howard's policies have made Australia vulnerable to acts of terror it hasn't the means to fend off, writes Owen Harries.

The foreign policy of the Howard Government over the past 18 months has been one of unhesitating, unqualified and - given the attitude of many other states - conspicuous support for the United States in its... (read more)

http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/12/18/1071337093571.html
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HillB @ Brisbane/Queensland Australia: The festive season is on, the warnings are out.
Watch out for Terrorists and don't get your pockets picked.

On the 17.12.2003 the Australian government found it necessary to release a travel warning for Australian travelers visiting Germany over the Christmas holidays

The governments concerns have been widely reported by the media in Australia as well overseas and are published on the web pages giving smart travelers advice.

This system of helping Aussies when abroad(read more in AusMag)

"In view of the ongoing risk of terrorist attacks worldwide, Australians in Germany are advised to be alert to their own security and keep themselves informed of developments that might affect their safety."

Australians in Germany are advised to be alert(read more)
http://www.dfat.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Germany

General Travel Advice to Australian Travellers - Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
http://www.dfat.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/General
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This system of helping Aussies when abroad(read more in AusMag)

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