Influential journal Wine Advocate has awarded Australia’s 2008 Penfolds Grange shiraz an unsurpassable 100 points, a score chief winemaker Peter Gago said Tuesday was like winning an Academy Award. The US-based Wine Advocate, which is…
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Australia’s ‘best jobs in the world’: Have you applied?
Australia’s tourism industry Tuesday resurrected its hugely popular “Best Jobs in the World” campaign, offering a chance to become a “Chief Funster”, “Taste Master” or “Outback Adventurer”. The marketing push is targeting the youth segment,…
Australian hopes for wine with more health benefits
The health properties of red wine have long been debated but an Australian biochemist believes he has created a drop so loaded with antioxidants that it could treat a range of ills. Brisbane-based Greg Jardine…
McDonald’s to become ‘Macca’s’ in Australia
Global fast food chain McDonald’s is embracing its Australian nickname Down Under, with selected stores around the country changing their signage on Tuesday to “Macca’s”. The world-first change — a temporary measure — comes after…
Australia declares world’s largest marine reserves
Australia Friday officially declared the creation of the world’s largest network of marine reserves, protecting more than 2.3 million square kilometres (0.89 million square miles) of ocean environment. The announcement, after years of planning and…
Jackman to begin filming ‘Wolverine’ in Australia
Hollywood star Hugh Jackman will begin filming the next installment of his “X-Men” spin-off movies in Sydney next week, even though the female lead is yet to be confirmed. “I am so happy to be…
Australian billionaire to build Titanic II
One of Australia’s richest men, Clive Palmer, on Monday unveiled plans to build a 21st century version of the doomed Titanic in China, with its first voyage from England to New York set for 2016. Palmer, a self-made mining billionaire, said…
Pacific island goes gaga for the Lady
The tiny Pacific atoll of Niue is attempting to lure US pop superstar Lady Gaga to its shores by pledging every single person from the island will attend if she performs there. The island, about…
Experts call for warnings on energy drinks
Researchers in Australia on Monday called for health warnings on caffeine-loaded energy drinks following a spike in the number of people reporting medical problems after drinking them. Health professionals from the University of Sydney’s Medical…
Australian sailor convicted of spanking
A senior Australian naval officer was convicted by a court martial on Tuesday of repeatedly spanking a junior female sailor to test her discipline and obedience. Lieutenant Commander John Alan Jones, 58, was found guilty…