Sydney, Oct 18 : Rising atmospheric carbon levels as a result of global warming is making waters around the Great Barrier Reef acidic at a higher than expected rate.

London, Oct 18 : An enterprising Australian has put his vote in the federal election for auction, with the highest bidder to choose who the seller should vote for.

Sydney, Oct.17 : Personal wealth grew faster in Australia than in any other developed country between 2001 and 2006, according to a Boston Consulting Group report.