Nov 13, 2009 -
A popular nightclub in Australia has decided to ban "metrosexuals" in an attempt to curb violence. Apparently a certain style of dress is enough to start a bar fight.
On the list of forbidden clothing items you will find low-cut v-neck t-shirts, skinny jeans, pointy white shoes, popped collars, and Ed Hardy tops.
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Nov 13, 2009 -
Can you imagine leaving a piece of fruit in the crisper and being able to take a bite out of it after four months? That's the idea behind a new variety of apple that's being tweaked by researchers at Queensland Primary Industries. The RS103-130, as it's called, can stay fresh for at least 14 days without refrigeration, and keep in a refrigerator for four months.
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Nov 12, 2009 -
Participants warmed up in downtown Sydney today, getting ready for their attempt to break the world record for largest swimwear parade. The current world record is 281 marchers, and it's estimated that about 1,000 people dressed in swimwear paraded in Sydney today. It's probably safe to say that they secured a new record.
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Nov 09, 2009 -
I know that marketing in schools is nothing new, but a program in Australia is taking things to a new level. A program called Fashion Roll Call, which is sponsored in part by makeup brand NP Set Cosmetics, is touring all-girl schools around the country. Their goal is to educate girls in fashion and beauty industry careers by presenting a "lunch-time fashion parade" followed by makeup application tutorials taught by makeup artists who work for NP Set.
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Nov 03, 2009 -
Think Olympics, but for dogs. The World Dog Games took place in Sydney, Australia on Nov. 1 and included four canine sports and tons of furry competitors.
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Oct 23, 2009 -
To celebrate its 35th anniversary, all-male ballet group Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, also known as "The Trocks," has taken a trip to Australia. The talented group, founded in New York City in 1974, performs parodies of classical ballet in drag. During their 35-year run, the dancers have put on productions around the world, even doing a show for Prince Charles.
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Oct 22, 2009 -
Australian newscaster Peter Hitchiner had to share the news desk today with a guest anchor who flew in just for the occasion. Oh by the way — the co-anchor happened to be a giant seagull. Watch and enjoy some live-television ridiculousness.
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Oct 22, 2009 -
These lil babes don't look much like Taz twinsies, but they are the real Tasmanian Devil deals! As the world's largest meat-eating marsupials, the famed cartoon character was inspired by the actual animals' ravenous appetites.
The babes are getting health checks, paternity tests and microchipped at Sydney's Taronga Zoo in hopes of protecting and checking up on this endangered species in the wild.
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Oct 04, 2009 -
Next week is National Seniors Week in Australia. In order to get in the spirit, Melbourne brothels and escort services are offering a senior discount! Any brothel or escort aligned with Australian Adult Entertainment will be offering anywhere from $5 off, to a full 50 percent discount on sexual services.
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Sep 23, 2009 -
Sydney, Australia's Luna Park looks a little eerie against the glowing red sky. Thanks to a major windstorm, a gigantic dust cloud is blanketing the city, interrupting air travel and posing some health risks. At least it makes for some beautiful photographs.
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