Tokyo Recovers, Sydney Extends Fall

Japanese stocks recovered Friday in another day of volatile trading, while Australia continued to struggle following Thursday's weak Chinese manufacturing data. The Nikkei rose 0.9%.

wsj.com (48 minutes ago)

Father jailed over porn depicting babies

A SYDNEY father who says he is addicted to child pornography has been jailed after downloading depraved videos from the internet.    

news.com.au (1 hour ago)

Tokyo, Sydney Extend Losses

Japanese stocks continued to fall on Friday, reversing an early recovery, while Australia looked set to finish its worst week of trading in a year. The Nikkei fell 1.4%.

wsj.com (2 hours ago)

Fares to rise for some ferry passengers

New ticketing rules will significantly increase fares for Sydney ferry passengers who use multi-trip tickets for their daily commute.

abc.net.au (2 hours ago)

M2-F3 linkup in NSW to start in 2014: govt

CONSTRUCTION on a long awaited link road between Sydney and the Central Coast will begin next year, Federal Infrastructure Minister Anthony Albanese says.    

news.com.au (2 hours ago)

Asian stocks shaky, Nikkei still seen vulnerable

By Ian Chua SYDNEY (Reuters) - Japanese stocks turned negative on Friday and the yen reversed early losses, keeping intact worries that the Nikkei's largest one-day drop in two years may be the start of a bigger rout. In a sign that many are still spooked by Thursday's eye-watering 7.3 percent Nikkei drop, share...

yahoo.com (3 hours ago)

Asian stocks shaky, Nikkei still seen vulnerable

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Japanese stocks turned negative on Friday and the yen reversed early losses, keeping intact worries that the Nikkei's largest one-day drop in two years may be the start of a bigger rout.

reuters.com (3 hours ago)

NSW police raid Hells Angels clubhouse

POLICE find evidence of illegal alcohol sales at a Hells Angels clubhouse in Sydney.    

news.com.au (4 hours ago)

Ford says it will close all auto plants in Australia

SYDNEY - Ford Motor Co. will stop making cars in Australia, nine decades after founder Henry Ford first began building Model Ts in the country, as a surge in the currency undermines the local industry’s ability to compete with imports.

toledoblade.com (4 hours ago)

Youngest Okla. tornado victims remembered by kin

Nine-year-old Sydney Angle was 'everywhere at once' when she was out on the softball field. Kyle Davis, 8, was nicknamed 'The Wall' because of his size and presence on the soccer field. JaNae Hornsby, 9, was the life of the party.

htrnews.com (5 hours ago)

Packer's new tack towards Sydney's crown

James Packer's dumping of his Echo stake raises questions about his strategy, but the shareholding was only one possible means to ultimate his casino goal.

businessspectator.com.au (5 hours ago)

Mentally ill 'dying decades younger'

A SUMMIT is being held in Sydney to address the high rates of illness and premature death of people with a mental illness.    

news.com.au (6 hours ago)

Echo plunges on Packer's exit

SHARES in Echo, operator of Sydney's Star casino, crashed at the market’s open after billionaire James Packer dumped his stake.

news.com.au (7 hours ago)

Crown confirms Echo sale

JAMES Packer's Crown casino has sold its major stake in rival casino group Echo Entertainment, the owner of The Star in Sydney.    

news.com.au (8 hours ago)

Ian Roulstone: Can Math Improve Climate Prediction?

Co-authored by John Norbury, University of Oxford For most of us, a global warming of 1 degree C over the next 30 years or so is not a big worry -- more like moving house across a state closer to the equator, or descending several hundred feet nearer to sea level. But the distribution of water, and in particular...

huffingtonpost.com (8 hours ago)

Bob Marley, Shakespeare & Peter Pan All Under One Roof

NEW YORK — A new musical featuring the songs of Bob Marley, the world premiere of William Shakespeare's "Measure for Measure" by the innovative Fiasco Theater company and an Australian take on "Peter Pan" are among next season's offerings at The New Victory Theater. A total of 15 productions from seven countries are...

huffingtonpost.com (8 hours ago)

Crown confirms Echo exit

James Packer's company offloads its stake in rival Echo ahead of Sydney casino decision.

businessspectator.com.au (8 hours ago)

Fatal milk truck crash causes traffic chaos on Sydney's Parramatta Road

A major arterial road in Sydney is closed this morning after a milk truck crashed into a shopfront in the city's inner west late last night, killing the driver.

abc.net.au (10 hours ago)

Sydney may miss out on major events: oppn

SYDNEY may not be able to host major events and exhibitions with a deal to construct a temporary convention centre collapsing.    

news.com.au (10 hours ago)

Man dies after Sydney truck crash

A MAN has died after crashing a truck into a shop on a busy road in Sydney's inner west, police say.    

news.com.au (12 hours ago)

Getting high on drugmaker's airship

Sydney. Johannesburg. New York. Tokyo. Singapore. Rio. Barcelona.

dailyrecord.com (13 hours ago)

Savannah Youth Council graduates

The 29 members of the 2012-2013 Savannah Youth Council graduated during a ceremony at City Hall on May 22. Students, all of them Chatham County 8th graders, have spent the past year learning about government, and undergoing leadership and public speaking training. The program is organized by the City of Savannah as...

savannahnow.com (13 hours ago)

Lost Australian Cruise Ship Passenger Remebered

SYDNEY -- One of two Australians who plunged from a cruise ship in mysterious circumstances two weeks ago was remembered on Thursday as a hero who died attempting to rescue his girlfriend. Officials have been tight-lipped about why Paul Rossington, 30, and his 26-year-old girlfriend Kristen Schroder plummeted more...

huffingtonpost.com (13 hours ago)

Leo misses Sydney premiere

msn.com (18 hours ago)

How Long Did Neanderthals Nurse? Old Tooth Yields Answer

By Michael Balter Most child health experts agree that a minimum of 6 months of breastfeeding is essential for the welfare of growing babies, although how well such recommendations are carried out widely varies across the globe. Less is known about the breastfeeding habits of other primates-and much less still...

huffingtonpost.com (18 hours ago)

Youngest Oklahoma tornado victims remembered by kin

MOORE, Okla. Nine-year-old Sydney Angle was 'everywhere at once' when she was out on the softball field. Kyle Davis, 8, was nicknamed 'The Wall' because of his size and presence on the soccer field. JaNae Hornsby, also 9, was the life of the party.

statesmanjournal.com (18 hours ago)

Sydney man killed after being hit by car

POLICE say a man, 85, has been killed and another man is critically injured after they were struck by a car on the city's north shore.    

news.com.au (19 hours ago)

Youngest Oklahoma tornado victims remembered by kin

MOORE, Okla. (AP) - Nine-year-old Sydney Angle was "everywhere at once" when she was out on the softball field. Kyle Davis, 8, was nicknamed "The Wall" because of his size and presence on the soccer field. JaNae Hornsby, also 9, was the life of the party. The three were among ...

washingtontimes.com (21 hours ago)

Collingwood names Martin Clarke for Sydney clash

Collingwood has recalled defender Martin Clarke for Friday night's match with Sydney at the MCG.

abc.net.au (21 hours ago)

Youngest Oklahoma tornado victims remembered by kin

Nine-year-old Sydney Angle was "everywhere at once" when she was out on the softball field. Kyle Davis, 8, was nicknamed "The Wall" because of his size and presence on the soccer field. JaNae Hornsby, also 9, was the life of the party.

newsday.com (21 hours ago)