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Oromo people of East Africa celebrate culture in Federation Square

The Oromo People of East Africa gathered to celebrate their language and culture in Melbourne's Federation Square, as well as to draw attention...

by Colin Shafer in Australia on 18/12/2011

Arts & Entertainment

Sexpo - Sexuality and Adult Lifestyle Exhibition - Melbourne

Sexuality and Adult Lifestyle Exhibition is the worlds largest adult show. Sexpo boasts international performers in all aspects of adult...

by Angus Mordant in Australia on 25/11/2011

Politics

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard at Carbon Expo 2011

Prime Minister Julia Gillard addressed delegates at the Carbon Expo, only a day after the Carbon Tax, which she said she would never introduce, was...

by Angus Mordant in Australia on 09/11/2011

BREAKING NEWS

18/12/2011 - Oromo people of East Africa celebrate culture in Federation Square - Australia - The Oromo People of East Africa...
18/12/2011 - Oromo people of East Africa celebrate culture in Federation Square - Australia - The Oromo People of East Africa...
25/11/2011 - Sexpo - Sexuality and Adult Lifestyle Exhibition - Melbourne - Australia - Sexuality and Adult Lifestyle...
09/11/2011 - Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard at Carbon Expo 2011 - Australia - Prime Minister Julia Gillard addressed...
26/10/2011 - Queen Elizabeth II on state visit to Australia - Australia - Queen Elizabeth on her 16th official...
15/10/2011 - Occupy Melbourne day one - Australia - Hundreds of activists gathered at City...
15/10/2011 - Occupy Melbourne day one - Australia - Hundreds of activists gathered at City...
12/06/2011 - Jerusalem Welcomes International Mayors Conference - Israel - Jerusalem welcomed the International...
12/04/2011 - Rally against budget cuts on medical research - Australia - Over 2000 scientists in Melbourne...
12/04/2011 - Rally against budget cuts on medical research - Australia - Over 2000 scientists in Melbourne...

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Oromo people of East Africa celebrate culture in Federation Square
The Oromo People of East Africa gathered to celebrate their language and culture in Melbourne's Federation Square, as well as to draw attention to their continued plight. Australia...
Sexpo - Sexuality and Adult Lifestyle Exhibition - Melbourne
Sexuality and Adult Lifestyle Exhibition is the worlds largest adult show. Sexpo boasts international performers in all aspects of adult entertainment. Australia. 25th November 2011
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard at Carbon Expo 2011
Prime Minister Julia Gillard addressed delegates at the Carbon Expo, only a day after the Carbon Tax, which she said she would never introduce, was passed through the senate and introdu...
Queen Elizabeth II on state visit to Australia
Queen Elizabeth on her 16th official state tour of Australia saw the sites of Melbourne including Federation Square, in her only public appearance in Melbourne. 26th October 2011
'United for a Global Change' Demonstration - Madrid
Around 500.000 protesters took to the streets and squares in Madrid on a massive demonstration related to the global protest 'United for global change', occurring simultaneous...
'United for a Global Change' Demonstration - Madrid
Around 500.000 protesters took to the streets and squares in Madrid on a massive demonstration related to the global protest 'United for global change', occurring simultaneous...
'United for a Global Change' Demonstration - Madrid
Around 500.000 protesters took to the streets and squares in Madrid on a massive demonstration related to the global protest 'United for global change', occurring simultaneous...
Occupy Melbourne day one
Hundreds of activists gathered at City Square for the first day of the Occupy Melbourne protest. Melbourne, Australia. 15th October, 2011
New York City Bike Share Programme
The New York City Bike Share programme was demonstrated at the Manhattan Bridge archway in Brooklyn. The programme's operator, Alta Bicycle Share and Department of Transport offici...
Homeless World Cup Players line up for the Tournament
The Homeless World Cup is an international football tournament, where teams made up entirely of people who are homeless compete. The event has been held annually since 2003. Paris, Fran...
Jerusalem Welcomes International Mayors Conference
Jerusalem welcomed the International Mayors conference sponsored by the Council for World Jewry in association with Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Jerusalem Municipality. Isra...
Hong Kong airport
The global economy is still structured around mass long-haul air transit
Irish cycling team launches plans for Race Across America - Youghal
The Irish cycling team of Youghal launched their Race Across America at the local Mall Arts Centre on Saturday. The team will compete in the world’s toughest cycling race, which is 3,00...
Beating women pink and blue
Personal reflections and review of the book "Delusions of Gender: The Real Science Behind Sex Differences" by Cordelia Fine, published September 2010.
Rally against budget cuts on medical research
Over 2000 scientists in Melbourne gathered at the State library to protest against the proposed AUD400 million budget cut on the medical research funding by the Australian government.
David Coulthard at F1 Red Bull Speed Street Show in Malaysia
F1 legend and former Red Bull Racing driver David Coulthard entertains a Malaysian crowd during a street demonstration in Kuala Lumpur.
Cut Copy play at the HMV Forum - London
Australian synthpop band Cut Copy played live in concert at the HMV Forum. They were supported by New York duo Holy Ghost! London, UK. 06/03/2011
World Naked Bike Ride - Melbourne 2011
Around 150 naked and scantly clad bike riders took to the street of Melbourne, Australia to protest a range of issues, mainly focusing on bike safety and awareness. Melbourne, Australia...
Final day of voting for South Sudan referendum, Melbourne
Whitten Oval was again the gathering point for South Sudanese in Melbourne, who haven't yet cast their votes on the referendum being held to decide if the South of the country shou...
South Sudanese Community Voting in Australia
South Sudanese community in Australia have today begun what will be 7 days of voting at West Footscray polling station. Melbourne, Australia. 09/01/2011