Aussies were given a great respect by me all these days for their cricketing skills, thanks to great cricketers like Steve Waugh, Shane Warne, Mc Grath etc. Now I see nothing but a coward and unprofessional cricket from Australians. It is very evident after watching final day of 2nd test match against India at MCG, […]

The Irish in Australia will not be hosting a government minister this Saint Patrick’s Day. First Secretary Aidan Cronin of the Irish Embassy in Canberra said, “This year, for a variety of reasons, it has not been possible to send a minister to represent the Government. We would expect that there would be ministerial representation […]

The Human Rights Scholarship is awarded to applicants wishing to undertake graduate research or graduate coursework studies at the University in the human rights field and who are able to demonstrate their commitment to the peaceful advancement of respect for human rights.
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Each year the University of Melbourne offers 2 HRSs to applicants commencing either […]

In the age of high petrol prices, reality check on hybrids
Joshua Dowling Motoring Editor
THE type of cars we drive will change dramatically within five to 10 years. The world’s biggest car makers have accelerated the development of electric cars and other more fuel-efficient vehicles.
They will not be in showrooms within five years as it takes […]

I was awakened this morning by my radio, as I am nearly every morning. This morning, however, I was not awakened by some godawful “song” nor by a stupid ad. I was awoken by the words, “Victoria’s teachers are going to be the best-paid in the country!” This sounded like something I ought to listen […]