News from the other side of the world: Volume 5

Considering the last time I did one of these the Australians were preparing for a big showdown with England in the Cricket World Cup, I figure its time to discuss whats making news in Australia.

By the way, the Aussies won the Cricket World Cup. Here's the photographic evidence.



So, about two months later, here's whats making news in the merry o' land of Oz.

~Australia is taking the lead in creating an international forum to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. As with anything involving politics, there's a bit of bickering between the two parties here about what Australia has been doing about pollution. A heads up if you read the article, the Liberals are the conservative party, while Labour is the more liberal party.

~Hats off to Kevin Reynolds for the greatest quote ever, "Kevin possibly wants us all to go to bible class with him or something but that's not for us." Reynolds is referring to opposition leader Kevin Rudd and his policies regarding unions. Union leaders are beginning to fear that Rudd and his party (Labour) is losing touch with common workers.

~Kind of a bizzare story in the War on Terrorism. There was a group of Islamic men who are to be tried for plotting an attack on Australian soil. However, they are refusing to stand before a judge because of a religious observance. Aussie Islamic scholars aren't buying it.

~David Hicks, an Australian that had been held in Guantonomo Bay is back, and his family has seen him for the first time in years. Their virdict: he's not a terrorist.

~A pair of gigantic crocodiles are making things difficult for a charity canoe race.

~The AFL is considering reintroducing a State of Origin match.

~FIFA is coming to Sydney.

Enjoy the news,

Alan