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Wollongong Hospital's new intensive care unit gets thumbs up

The 70-year-old chatted to NSW Health Minister Jillian Skinner from his bed in Wollongong Hospital's new intensive care unit on Monday morning. "I smoked for 60 years and this is the end result," he said, pointing to his leg which was recently ... >> view original

Newcastle, Wollongong soaking up Sydney market stragglers: BIS Shrapnel 2018

Wollongong is beating Newcastle in attracting potential property buyers priced out of the Sydney market, with Wollongong's vacancy rates falling and the median house price rising by 14% in 2014/2015, according to a new study. The BIS Shrapnel ... >> view original

Drilling caused Indonesia mud volcano - study

People watch the 70m-wide crop circle that appeared in a rice field in Indonesia, following rumours it was formed by a UFO. (AP). Multimedia · User Galleries · News in Pictures Send us your pictures · Send us your stories ... >> view original

Egypt cancels June 30 celebrations, mourns prosecutor's killing

Egypt has cancelled celebrations marking the second anniversary of the June 30 revolution which ousted Islamist president Mohamed Morsi, as the country mourns the killing of prosecutor general Hisham Barakat. "Celebrations will be cancelled as the ... >> view original

Woman dies after Taiwan water park blaze, over 200 injured serious

A 20-year-old woman succumbed on Monday afternoon after suffering second degree burns on over 90 percent of her body, health authorities said. The Taiwan fire PTI. A young woman died on Monday, the first fatality among nearly 500 casualties from a ... >> view original

Two 'dangerous terrorists' wanted over beach massacre

The hunt is on for two "dangerous terrorists" for their involvement in the slaying of 38 people on a beach resort in Tunisia on Friday. After Tunisian police arrested more than 12 people in relation to the massacre, the Interior Ministry put out a red ... >> view original

Obama gains power to press ahead on Pacific Rim free trade pact

US President Barack Obama (centre) meets with the leaders of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) countries in Beijing Nov 10, 2014. Photo: Reuters. mail · print. View all 0 comments. Published: 11:21 AM, June 30, 2015. WASHINGTON — US President ... >> view original

Uber wars: Officials hint at possible win for Uber in Mexico City

Times are tough for Uber in many parts of the world, from a recent California ruling that its drivers cannot be classified as contractors to a Paris taxi protest that became a riot and led France's president to promise a crackdown. But the smartphone ... >> view original

Israeli navy peacefully gains possession of Gaza-bound vessel

Israel's navy took over a Swedish vessel attempting to breach a naval blockade of the Gaza Strip early on Monday and brought it to an Israeli port. It said the foreign activists would be questioned before they are sent back to their home countries. The ... >> view original

Reports: 2 Dead After Man Sets Self on Fire on Japan Train

TOKYO — A passenger on one of Japan's high-speed bullet trains set himself on fire Tuesday, filling a carriage with smoke, Japanese officials said. National broadcaster NHK said the man and a female passenger were dead. Japan's transport ministry and ... >> view original