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Family taking backseat for career driven Oz women

Melbourne, July 13 : It seems women in Australia are one career-oriented lot, for according to a new research an increasing number of professional women Down Under are putting their careers ahead o

Pope arrives in Australia promising apology to sexual abuse victims

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Catholic pilgrims quicken Australia's chosen city

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Condom handout ‘will add to World Youth Day’ comedy, claims Bishop

Melbourne, July 11 : A national sexual health group’s decision to hand out condoms to World Youth Day pilgrims will add comedy to the week of celebrations, according to the bishop in charge of orga

Soft-rubber soled shoes deemed too dangerous for Aussie mall!

Sydney, July 11 : If you’re planning to walk through Warringah Mall in a pair of thongs this summer, then you might be a little disappointed to know that the soft-rubber soled shoes have been banne

1m long shark found in Australian beachside pool!

Melbourne, July 11 : A 1m long shark was found at a popular Sydney beachside pool, apparently swept into the baths by a big overnight tide.

The shark was found in Cronulla Baths on July 11 and Fisheries Department staff helped free it about 10.30am (AEST).

Lifesavers said it was the first time they had seen a shark in the baths.

Cronulla Surf Live Saving Club spokeswoman Robyn Cole said the incident was amazing for swimmers and lifesavers alike.

"The funny thing was there were people in the pool this morning and the shark must have come in overnight," News. com. au quoted Cole, as saying.

"We must have had a very high tide overnight,” she said.

Cole said it was the first shark caught in the pool.

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