Oil clean-up underway | IpswichTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:54PMTWO reports into Queensland's worst ever oil spill have criticised the clean-up effort, with one federal agency saying delays worsened the ecological impact.
World's Greatest Pub Crawl 2009 | IpswichTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:39PMMaryborough smashed New York's world record for the greatest pub crawl on June 7, 2009, when 4657 people had their cards stamped while partying at the town's pubs.
Mommy DearestTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:21PMMother Directed by Bong Joon-ho Runtime: 128 min. In a telling culture twist, Criterion advertises its DVD release of Leo McCarey’s 1937 Make Way for Tomorrow as the film that inspired Yasujiro Ozu’s 1953 Tokyo Story.
Cruise West Ventures to Patagonia 2011Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:52AMCruise West , the world's leading provider of small-ship explorations to the most fascinating destinations on earth, ventures to rugged and mysterious Patagonia in 2011 with four departures aboard the spacious 64-cabin mv Via Australis.
Check out Mackay's Year OnesTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:21AMMAKE sure you get your copy of today’s Daily Mercury to receive our special lift-out featuring Year One students from schools throughout the Mackay region.
Fresh markets still on menuTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:09AMTHE western-suburbs’ only regular lifestyle and fresh food market continues to attract locals stocking up on their favourite gourmet foods, unique gifts and funky homewares.
Buns to raise fundsTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:07AMHOT cross buns will be sold for a good cause at Mackay's Bakers Delight bakeries on Saturday, March 20.
'Avatar' producer lauds Reliance MediaWorksTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:24AMNew Delhi, March 9 : Hollywood filmmaker Jon Landau, who co-produced 3D sci-fi "Avatar", has praised Lowry Digital, a subsidiary of Reliance MediaWorks Ltd, for enhancing live-action scenes in the film.
'Avatar' producer lauds Reliance MediaWorksTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:55AMHollywood filmmaker Jon Landau, who co-produced 3D sci-fi 'Avatar', has praised Lowry Digital, a subsidiary of Reliance MediaWorks Ltd, for enhancing live-action scenes in the film.
Lunar New Year ushers in a singles mixerMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:58PMOnline dating services may have taken the place of the singles bars of earlier eras, but photographer and philanthropist Leah Lau decided to re-create the experience for dozens of her single friends by throwing a Single Mingle Lunar New Year Menagerie dance...
Hikers rescued from riverMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:24PMTasmania Police last night rescued 31 hikers stranded by flood waters at Fisher River south of Devonport.
Events - March 2010Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:14AMIW Country Markets : Newport, Hollyrood Hall at the top of the High Street, every Friday morning. Freshwater Sports Centre, every Friday morning. Falcon Cross Hall, Shanklin, every Friday morning.
Foster families to get togetherMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:06AMTHE theme for this year's Foster and Kinship Carer Week is Communities at Play, so that's what Mackay will do tomorrow.
South Georgia: Population 2Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:55AMIt takes a special kind of person to live alone on a remote island for 14 years.
Central Garden & Pet Announces Completion of Early Settlement and Receipt of Required Consents to Its Tender Offer and ...Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:30AMWALNUT CREEK, Calif.----Central Garden & Pet Company today announced that it has received tenders and consents from the holders of $135,182,000 in aggregate principal amount, or approximately 90.1 percent, of its outstanding $150,000,000 9-1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2013 as of the expiration of the consent payment deadline, which was March 5, 2010, at 5:00 p.m., New York City time .
Police rescue 31 hikers in TasmaniaMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:38AMPolice have rescued a group of 31 hikers stranded by a flooded river in Tasmania's central highlands.
Sommerfeld: He can be such a dollMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:39AMWhile the age gap between me and the Poor Sod is not discernable to the naked eye (or so I tell my almost-seven-years-older self), there are certain generational markers that occasionally rear their ugly heads.
Man fined $2500 for drugsSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:45PM[BREAKING NEWS at 12.20pm]: A MAN, 50, pleaded guilty to three drug-related charges and said he used marijuana for migranes and to help him sleep.
82nd Oscars red carpet arrivals | IpswichSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:29PMAll the glitz and glamour from the red carpet at the 82nd Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood. WATCH LIVE: EXCITEMENT was rippling through Hollywood as the first wave of Oscars guests arrived on the red carpet for the 82nd Academy Awards.
Riding the Asian TigerSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:00PMThe Year of the Ox has just passed and we're into the second week of the Tiger year according to the Chinese zodiac calendar. After a spectacular performance from stock markets in the past year, many are hopeful that the new year will bring good tidings and offer more opportunities for investors.
Sophie's mum helps promote greater understandingSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:40PMANTI-prejudice campaigner Sylvia Lancaster has praised an East Lancashire event designed to promote a greater understanding of different cultures.
Children make masks for Bok KaiSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:17AMTiny fingers, dripping with paint, delicately painted stripes, whiskers and eyelashes on tiger masks Saturday. In celebration of this year's Chinese Zodiac animal and the upcoming Bok Kai parade, a small group of children attended a mask-making...
Competitive spirit helps in bowling and lifeSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:15PMBill Porter has overcome much more than a tough split in his five decades of bowling.Just two months after he sold his farm in 1997, Porter was diagnosed with cancer with a dim prognosis for his future."I was given five years or less to live, but here it is 12 years later and I'm cancer free," P...
Deadwood welcomes the Year of the TigerSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:15PMDEADWOOD –- “That was awesome!” Aurora Brown said, watching members of the Cobra Kai Kung Fu Club demonstrating how to break cement blocks using only their hands.
Chinese New Year celebrationSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:13PMDEADWOOD –- “That was awesome!” Aurora Brown said, watching members of the Cobra Kai Kung Fu Club demonstrating how to break cement blocks using only their hands.
'Heavy Rain' blurs line between games, moviesSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:39PMHeavy Rain's attempt to blur the line between games and movies comes at a time when most titles have cinematic aspirations.
St George prepares for worstSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:39PMTHE Queensland community of St George has been spared the absolute worst, with the local river set to peak lower than expected.
St George prepares for worstSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:38PMCommunications allow you to connect with a few people whom you have needed to keep at arm's length for some time. It will be a pleasant change realising that these...
'Back to the Future' the main attraction at film festivalSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:44AMBy Russ Corey, Staff Writer Even in Ireland, Cian Hennigar had heard of the concept of Southern hospitality. He traveled 22 hours to attend the George Lindsey University of North Alabama Film Festival and discovered the truth.
'Back to the Future' the main attraction at film festivalSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:44AMBy Russ Corey, Staff Writer Even in Ireland, Cian Hennigar had heard of the concept of Southern hospitality. He traveled 22 hours to attend the George Lindsey University of North Alabama Film Festival and discovered the truth.
‘Citizen scientists’ monitor submerged vegetationSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:19AMWith cuts in research funding likely to continue, some scientists who study the Hudson River are turning to volunteers for data collection.
‘Citizen scientists’ monitor submerged vegetationSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:19AMWith cuts in research funding likely to continue, some scientists who study the Hudson River are turning to volunteers for data collection.
Twinkle twinkle, little starFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:39PMStargazing needs little equipment but lots of patience. ANUSHA K. finds out STARGAZING is simply an activity of practical astronomy by looking up to the sky, with or without a telescope. You can also view constellations or meteors with the naked eye.
Twinkle twinkle, little starFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:39PMStargazing needs little equipment but lots of patience. ANUSHA K. finds out STARGAZING is simply an activity of practical astronomy by looking up to the sky, with or without a telescope. You can also view constellations or meteors with the naked eye.
Sumo wrestler 'snatches ATM'Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:14PMA SUMO wrestler ripped a cash machine out of a Moscow store, walking off with the bulky 90kg machine on his shoulders, police say.
Sumo wrestler 'snatches ATM'Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:14PMA SUMO wrestler ripped a cash machine out of a Moscow store, walking off with the bulky 90kg machine on his shoulders, police say.
Lantern Festival Soon to GlowFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:29PMChinese opera, lantern making, and a glow-in-the-dark silver dragon.
Lantern Festival Soon to GlowFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:29PMChinese opera, lantern making, and a glow-in-the-dark silver dragon.
Festival off to good startFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:44AMBy Jennifer Crossley, Staff Writer On the Rocks in historic downtown Florence was the site of the officials kick-off party for the George Lindsey UNA Film Festival but it was a unique automobile that caused a stir.
Making the most of the Lindsey festFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:43AMThere are still three more days of fun to enjoy at the George Lindsey University of North Alabama Film Fest. You don't have to be a film aficionado or a budding filmmaker to attend this growing festival.
Health inspectors find 2 critical violations at Millcreek buffetFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:28AMAt least once a year, Erie County Department of Health officials inspect all restaurants and stores that sell unpackaged food. Here is a list of violations recorded Feb. 25 through Wednesday.
Three for the road to perdition: "Red Riding Trilogy" opens at StarzSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:19AMCome Friday, a different 3-D movie event arrives in Denver. The ambitious, brutal and, yes, addictive British import, "Red Riding Trilogy," opens at the Starz FilmCenter.