The car called IVy which runs on less power than a toaster Oct 12, 2009
Clara Mazzone from the University of New South Wales' Sunswift team talks about the 2009 World Solar Challenge from Darwin to Adelaide ... The solar-powered Sunswift IV was out on the M5 for a test run, ahead of its tilt in the 3000-kilometre Global Green Challenge race from Darwin to Adelaide, starting on October 24 ... Clara Mazzone, inset, is one of four drivers who will race it from Darwin to Adelaide. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Sydney FC swagger has them doing a victory dance down south Oct 10, 2009
Sydney will travel to Adelaide next Friday with a confident swagger, as they should following a result like this. send photos, videos ffs to 0424 SMS SMH 0000154D (+61 424 767 764), or us. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Storm's evolution a tale of two cities Oct 5, 2009
West Coast Eagles and the Adelaide Crows and are new clubs in old markets, Brisbane Lions and Sydney Swans old clubs or traces of them in new markets, but Storm is a new club in a new and notoriously tough market. Yet somehow, in a remarkably short time, it has formed itself not just into an organisation with a powerful football team, but into an entity with a real sense of club about it. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Burials start for Samoan tsunami victims Oct 4, 2009
"The government sees the devastated areas, there are no buildings there, some villages might be relocated, people have lost everything and they can't hold ceremonies in the usual ways, she said."Usually they're very large communal ceremonies, but this is memorializing this event to serve as a constant reminder to us that we need to be prepared for natural disasters," she added.The burials come as officials shift their focus from rescuing lives to providing survivors with food, water and power,... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
America's super rich getting poorer Oct 1, 2009
Adelaide developer Ross Makris unseats Queensland coal baron Nathan. Top Executive Style articles. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Duststorm notes Sep 24, 2009
"As dust blanketed the east coast last night, heavy rains lashed Adelaide in the nation's south, flooding streets. At dawn, two tremors shook Melbourne. Later in the day hailstones as big as cricket balls pelted parts of New South Wales. Heavy rain is expected to follow and flash-flood warnings have been issued. While residents in the south brace for rain, Queenslanders are preparing for fires to erupt with the unseasonally dry weather in the far north where firefighters battled several blazes... (Harper's Magazine)
Adelaide's results 'not good enough' Sep 23, 2009
Adelaide's results 'not good enough ... Adelaide's results 'not good enough ... Adelaide United skipper Travis Dodd says his team's performance so far this A-League season is simply not good enough. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Ordered back to Africa to face mutilation Sep 22, 2009
Kenyans Teresia Muturi (left) and Grace Gichuhi have been refused protection visas. TWO Kenyan women are facing deportation from Australia despite fears they could be subjected to forced genital mutilation or be killed when they are sent home. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
2) Cricinfo: Gideon Haigh recalls Warwick Armstrong Sep 20, 2009
When Armstrong almost fell over while trying to field the ball at the Adelaide Oval in January 1921, Charlie Turner of Sydney's Sun reported an onlooker's interjection: "The wreck of the Armstrong!". Not everyone overlooked Armstrong's corpulence. (Guardian Unlimited -- Sport)
Brimble case centres on call for help, jury told Sep 15, 2009
A JURY should find Adelaide man Mark Wilhelm guilty of Dianne Brimble's death only if they found he had not simply behaved carelessly or failed to do what was morally right, a judge told them yesterday ... Mr Wilhelm, who had been travelling with seven friends from Adelaide, had gone to another cabin, leaving Mrs Brimble asleep in his cabin, but had gone back and forth during the early hours of the morning, the court heard, and had seen her on the cabin floor, passed out and having defecated. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Australians worst polluters Sep 12, 2009
"Australia has about five times the per capita emissions of China for instance but China produces over 20 times the carbon emissions of Aus 00004000 tralia because China has such a huge population," University of Adelaide professor Barry Brook told public broadcaster ABC.. "So you can play around with these numbers all you want but ultimately what matters is the total global carbon budget," he said. (India Times)
Shelley Roberts's flight plan Sep 3, 2009
So far Tiger is flying on 17 routes from Melbourne and Adelaide bases to most capital cities as well as the Gold Coast, Launceston and Alice Springs. Flights cost as little as $39 from Sydney to Adelaide and Melbourne to Sydney and only economy class seats are offered, allowing more seats on each flight. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Dogs get crucial one percenter over Collingwood Aug 31, 2009
However, with both to travel interstate in the opening week for difficult assignments in cut-throat matches against Brisbane and Adelaide respectively , there is no guarantee either will live to celebrate their improved fortunes on home turf. Rather than the resurgent Blues and Bombers, the team outside the top with pressing claims to upset the top four is Adelaide, whose 72-point victory over Carlton on Saturday provided another compelling demonstration of the new-found attacking spirit... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Bleiberg's golden boys raise the bar to new level Aug 24, 2009
Other clubs, such as Melbourne Victory, Central Coast Mariners and Adelaide United, may have matched them in terms of results in the past ... The way Gold Coast almost demoralised Adelaide United on their own ground has removed any doubts they are the real deal. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Access for all to public transport Aug 24, 2009
One thing that could be implemented on our current network would be to emulate the Adelaide network - the most basic ticket that can be bought is a 2 hour ticket. Once purchased, the passenger can use any form of public transport in that time frame without having to pay an additional fare - what a great idea. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Crows toy with Eagles in 74-point win Aug 22, 2009
Adelaide toyed with West Coast on the way to a 74-point AFL obliteration of the lacklustre Eagles at AAMI Stadium on Saturday ... The Western Bulldogs' Friday night defeat of Geelong had all but eliminated the chances Adelaide had of reaching the top four, but they still had plenty at stake against the Eagles, namely the chance to keep a home final within sight ... More testing battles await Adelaide, not least next week when they travel to Etihad Stadium for Carlton. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Excuse me, sir, where's my tip? Aug 22, 2009
Excuse me, sir, where's my tip. Ilustration: Simon Letch. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Many teen gamers on the road to problem gambling Aug 21, 2009
Researchers at the University of Adelaide surveyed 2669 teenagers aged between 13 and 17, and found 56 per cent had gambled in the past year. They also found 2. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Your Travels: Australian Outback and more Aug 20, 2009
The tour began at Cairns, near the Great Barrier Reef, visited Uluru (Ayers Rock), Alice Springs, Adelaide, Melbourne and Canberra and ended in Sydney. Although we enjoyed the entire trip, our experiences in the outback were the most memorable. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Politicians to receive $1000 extra travel pay Aug 19, 2009
5 per cent for Adelaide. Perth is up 11 per cent but for Brisbane the increase is just 3. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Mongrel Punter The AFL is livid with the over-performing Saints and fears for fans that will surface if the team stuffs up 2009. Read more Aug 7, 2009
Port Adelaide played in finals in 2001, 2002, 2003 before striking in 2004, the Swans played finals in 2001, 2003, 2004 and won in 2005 and Geelong went 2004, 2005 and then nailed it in 2007 ... Adelaide v Collingwood (either team under 15. (The Age, Australia)
New 10-pound Poms snap up tickets to Australia Aug 6, 2009
The tickets to Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane or Adelaide were available for anyone with a valid working holiday Visa. Those who lined up but missed out were given vouchers worth STG50 ($A100) for STA flights and access to a STG459 ($A918) return airfare to Australia. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Hall possible ring debut Aug 2, 2009
Port Adelaide coach Mark Williams has agreed to a Collingwood-style succession when his contract expires at the end of 2011. email-news. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Public safety Jul 30, 2009
Adelaide Avenue and Summers Lane, non-injury accident reported Wednesday afternoon. South Sixth Street and Crater Lake Parkway, non-injury accident reported Tuesday afternoon. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Women age gracefully!Single ladies over 30 Jul 29, 2009
Adelaide, South Australia. seeking down to earth, intelligent, humorous bloke, someone who can stir a sense of promise, and the elusive click. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Irfan dropped for other reasons: Yusuf Jul 29, 2009
Last 5 Tests: 64 runs and 0/85 vs SA, Ahmedabad, April 3, 2008 9 runs and 3/112 vs Aus, Adelaide, Jan 24, 2008 74 runs and 5/117 vs Aus, Perth, Jan 16, 2008 123 runs and 1/110 vs Pak, Bangalore, Dec 8, 2007 19 runs and 2/93 vs WI, Gros Islet, June 10, 2006. Last 10 ODIs: 8 and 1/55 vs SL, Colombo, Feb 8, 2009 DNB and 3/58 vs SL, Colombo, Feb 5, 2009 DNB 0/57 vs Eng, Cuttack, Nov 26, 2008 7 and 2/52 vs SL, Colombo, Aug 29, 2008 5 and 1/21 vs SL, Dambulla, Aug 20, 2008 7 and 0/35 vs SL, Dambulla,... (India Times, India)
Global protests against Iran rights abuses Jul 26, 2009
There were small protests in the Australian cities of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and the capital, Canberra. About 80 people gathered in Tokyo, draping green scarves around their necks and lighting candles. (India Times, India)
Scenes of Martian Redness in Australia Jul 25, 2009
Making the three-day, 1,900-mile (3,000 km) journey from Darwin in the north to Adelaide in the south in this kind of comfort comes at a cost, of course $2,100 a head in the case of the new deluxe Platinum cabins. There are Gold cabins for about $1,600, and Red Service twin share bunks the cheapest option for $500. (Time.com)
Impact on four countries Jul 25, 2009
Human trials for a vaccine started this week in Melbourne and Adelaide, the first in the world. If successful - and the expectation is that the trials will be - the government is hoping to start vaccinating people by October. (BBC News -- Health)
UK: Swine flu cases double; 100,000 people contract disease in one week... Jul 24, 2009
World's first trials: A woman receives the swine flu vaccine in Adelaide, Australia, where the 1999/2000 strain is believed to have originated. Soaring profits: GlaxoSmithKline has been accused of profiteering over its H1N1 vaccine, which is expected to cost 6 a jab. (The Drudge Report)
Planet golf: The best links outside the U.S. Jul 24, 2009
Royal Adelaide G.C. Adelaide, Australia 33. Le Golf National (L'Albatros) Guyancourt, France 34. (ESPN -- Golf)
Top Sports Stories Long round of golf Jul 23, 2009
" Out of that session came the setup of the course and the thought of working with local motels and tourist attractions.Caputo says the average group of golfers will take about four days to complete the course, which, at its most eastern point at Ceduna is 1,300 miles west of Sydney. More than 250,000 tourists annually make the trip across the hot, arid Nullarbor on the Eyre Highway, and there soon could be more: Caputo says a British travel promoter wants to put together a 10-day package which... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Blasts at Jakarta RITZ, MARRIOTT kill 9, wound 50... Jul 17, 2009
Associated Press writers Niniek Karmini and Ali Kotarumalos in Jakarta, Tanalee Smith in Adelaide, Australia, and Lara Jakes in Chicago contributed to this report. Copyright 2008 Associated Press. (The Drudge Report)
Stone Zoo funding likely to be restored Jul 17, 2009
Melrose residents Adelaide Hickey, 1, and her mother, Kate, and he father, Pete, not pictured, check out the cougar exhibit at the Stone Zoo in Stoneham on Fathers Day, Sunday, June 21 when the Zoo offered free admission for fathers. The Zoo is facing possible closure due to state budget cuts. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Outback club: Golf course set for outback Jul 16, 2009
Holiday packages flying into Adelaide and out of Perth with accommodation along the course will be available for international travellers. Construction is expected to finish next month, with the course's inaugural tournament on October 22. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Explore the Red Centre Jul 16, 2009
The town was originally called Stuart, however, the locals called it Alice Springs in honour of the wife of Charles Todd who supervised the building of Australias first overland telegraph line from Adelaide to Darwin. The history of The Alice, as it is affectionately known, is populated by a colourful cast of characters that include gold-diggers, outback pioneers and Afghan cameleers. (iAfrica.com)
Bendigo Buddha spreading peace around the world Jul 16, 2009
It will then travel to Adelaide and other mainland capitals before a tour of the US and Canada next year and Europe in 2011. Its eventual home will be in a stupa in Bendigo. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Is 21 too young to be a mum? Jul 16, 2009
Posts: 1,726 Joined: 29-September 03 From: Adelaide, South Australia. My first DD was born 4 weeks after my 21st Birthday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Opening Britain's floodgates Jul 11, 2009
With Samuel, 7, and Jessica, 4, the Mercers have chosen Adelaide. Aside from air fares, a family of four is likely to pay about $10,000 in the visa application process, a system the Mercers describe as "a minefield". (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Year 12 students in spin over Olympics Jul 11, 2009
"Not many people get the chance to represent Australia in their lifetime," said Cathryn McDonald, 17, of Immanuel College in Adelaide. "To get to wear the green and gold before I'm even 18 is a pretty huge honour.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Cop charged for 'exorcism' Jul 7, 2009
The senior constable was charged with false imprisonment and aggravated assault over the incident, which took place at a Lutheran church camp in April, the Adelaide Advertiser newspaper said. Police confirmed charges had been laid, but refused to comment further. (iAfrica.com)
Lifestyle could be hurdle to fertility Jul 6, 2009
A University of Adelaide (U-A) study has advised infertile couples to seek advice about their lifestyle before embarking on IVF treatment or other assisted reproductive technology ... The reproductive health researcher surveyed 20 new patients from the Adelaide fertility clinic Repromed to gauge their perception of how lifestyle affects fertility. (India Times, India)
Australia's wildlife paradise Jul 2, 2009
The trip from Adelaide takes an hour and a half, and then its simply a matter of driving your car on to the ferry for the 45 minute passage to the town of Penneshaw ... On clear days, you can see as far as Mount Lofty in the Adelaide Hills. (iAfrica.com)
Drug blow to Cadel's tour team Jul 2, 2009
"At this stage I am riding ... there's about a 90 per cent chance," the Bundaberg rider and winner of this year's Tour Down Under in Adelaide said. Should Davis start the Tour for a third time and first since 2005, he will relish the chance to take on British superstar sprinter Mark Cavendish again. (Sydney Morning Herald)
The gravy plane: 20,000 freebies Jul 2, 2009
Former Labor ministers Gordon Bilney, from Adelaide, and Barry Jones, from Melbourne, were the next heaviest users of the never-ending political perk, with 362 and 361 flights each, followed by the former Kalgoorlie Labor MP-turned independent Graeme Campbell, who has enjoyed 350 trips. Despite the budget plunging into deficit, the Rudd Government has maintained this perk for former politicians that provides free business or first class airline travel within Australia with their spouse. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Praise for an empress of dance Jul 2, 2009
Champion first saw Bausch's work in 1982 at the Adelaide Festival of the Arts, then met her years later while studying in Germany. "At first I wasn't exactly sure what I was seeing, but it was wonderful to be in such confusion," she said of the Adelaide performance. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Tippett to stay in Crows' camp: Maric Jul 1, 2009
Adelaide ruckman Ivan Maric says he "knows" Kurt Tippett will stay at West Lakes despite his conspicuous absence from a bevy of young Adelaide players to sign new contracts this week ... However Maric said the signs all pointed to Tippett having a long career at Adelaide, having bought a house here and entertaining the prospect of having his Queensland-based girlfriend move down ... "We'd all be very surprised if he left, we all want him here as well, so I think, no, I know he'll stay at the... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Two Ticketholders to Split Record $86 Million Australian Lottery Jackpot Jul 1, 2009
The second winner, from the city of Adelaide, plans to travel and will also share his prize with family and donate money to charity, according to a statement. Ticketholders had a one-in-45 million chance of winning, according to an estimate from Tatts. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Platypus: Insight into ovarian cancer Jun 30, 2009
Geneticist Frank Grtzner of the University of Adelaide (U of A) said DNA mapping of the platypus has unravelled an interesting link between their sex chromosomes and DNA sequences found in human ovarian cancer ... Grtzner's associate Martin Oehler, ovarian cancer specialist from the Royal Adelaide Hospital, says "ovarian cancer is the most lethal gynaecological cancer and ranks as the sixth most common cause of cancer death in Australian women.". (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Fowler closes in on Fury debut Jun 29, 2009
Their pre-season campaign continues against Adelaide United in Darwin on Thursday. "It has made for a bit of a horror start for us," Matheson said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
KP ready to go Jun 26, 2009
He also made 158 in the Adelaide Test of 2006. In all his 52 Tests Pietersen averages 50. (iAfrica.com)
Fans from Sydney to Bogota mourn Michael Jackson Jun 26, 2009
"I had tears in my eyes when I found out," Charles Winter, 19, from Adelaide, Australia, told The Associated Press. He led a Facebook group of more than 60,000 members that was petitioning Jackson to add Australia to his concert tour planned for this year. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Hingham athlete to extend lacrosse career in Australia Jun 25, 2009
Today, the 23-year-old Sheridan departs for Adelaide, Australia, where she will play for the Wilderness Lacrosse Club, which set her up with a part-time bartending gig and an internship at the University of Adelaide. I ve been playing since I was 10 years old, said Sheridan, an alumna of Hingham Youth Lacrosse who attended Tabor Academy in Marion. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Senior & single? Meet Seniors wanting love Jun 23, 2009
Adelaide, South Australia. Well read, spend a lot of time reading, writing, presenting ideas within academe. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Health team to assess remote community Jun 21, 2009
A 26-year-old man from the community near the Northern Territory border died in Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) on Friday, the day after he was diagnosed with the A(H1N1) virus. The spokeswoman said a local nurse had informed the health department the community of about 300 people had not experienced any increase in influenza-like illnesses. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Underwriters fill the big hole in toll road Jun 19, 2009
The $9 million purchase gives AGL the right to develop up to 236 megawatts of extra wind capacity at Barn Hill, near Adelaide, and Crow's Nest in Queensland. It follows other wind acquisitions by AGL and its rival, Origin Energy, in recent months, as the utilities prepare for a Government policy that would require 20 per cent of all power being sourced from renewable energy from 2020. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Haddin his own man Jun 17, 2009
" It took Haddin 16 Test innings to make a maiden Test half-century but then the New South Wales stumper turned that into a fine 169 against New Zealand in Adelaide. Since then he has averaged over 48 in six Tests, home and away, against South Africa. It is a record which suggests Haddin could well be a worthy successor to the likes of Gilchrist, Ian Healy and Rodney Marsh - a trio of Australia wicket-keeper/batsmen who seemed to reserve some of their best performances for the 'old enemy'. "I've... (iAfrica.com)
Component Changes Made to Dow Jones Select Dividend Indexes Jun 5, 2009
The companies joining the index: Vivendi S.A. (France, Media, VIV.FR), United Group Ltd. (Australia, Construction & Materials, UGL.AU), Adelaide Brighton Ltd. (Australia, Construction & Materials, ABC.AU) and American Electric Power Co. Inc. (United states, Utilities, AEP). The dividend yield of the reconstituted Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index will increase to 6. (Primezone Releases)
Warner made for T20 Jun 1, 2009
In one T20 match for his state this year, he smoked a six off express bowler Shaun Tait that landed on the roof of one of the Adelaide Oval stands. "It's not like I'm trying to hit every ball into the next suburb," Warner says of his pyrotechnic batting. (iAfrica.com)
Adrift on the high sneeze May 30, 2009
They wandered around the airport shops, meandered over to Mascot for a coffee, then flew to Adelaide to catch a bus to their daughter's to see their grandchildren and to dine. "We probably passed within a few feet of thousands of people," says Ursula, 64, "lucky I'm no Typhoid Mary.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
No worries for AFL over swine flu May 29, 2009
Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson confirmed his club's doctors would be carrying masks when the Hawks flew to Adelaide on Saturday, just in case. None of the other seven sides flying this weekend had or planned to wear masks while in flight. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Prefer Blondes?Meet single blondes May 28, 2009
Adelaide, South Australia (Adelaide) ... Adelaide, South Australia. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
UH examines 33 programs for consolidation or cuts May 26, 2009
Semester Abroad in Adelaide, Australia ... Semester Abroad in Adelaide, Australia. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Tambos immortalised May 24, 2009
Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe officially unveiled the busts of struggle veterans Oliver and Adelaide Tambo in Pretoria on Saturday. The sculptures were erected at Oliver Tambo House, the official residence of the deputy president. (iAfrica.com)
Rohan Connolly A year ago today Collingwood pulled off one of the most emphatic victories of recent AFL history. Read more May 23, 2009
But an unexpected, if narrow loss, to Adelaide at the MCG in round one launched a season proper that has coughed, spluttered and, over the past fortnight, bottomed out in two heavy defeats and a medical room overflowing with casualties ... And again in the elimination final against Adelaide, won at the Crows' intimidating AAMI Stadium home ... This season, apart from the round-one loss at home to Adelaide, they let slip a 14-point lead with less than five minutes to go on Anzac Day against... (The Age, Australia)
