Last updated: September 02, 2010

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Afghanistan honour roll

Afghanistan honour roll

IMAGES of the Australian soldiers to have been killed in combat against Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan.

Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize 2010

Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize

The winners and finalists in this year's Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize

Sharks!

White pointer sharks

SHARK sightings have increased along the NSW coast, particularly at popular swimming beaches. Check out these photos of the deadly predators...

Fabuleux Cercueils

Coffins

THE "Fabuleux cercueils" (Fabulous coffins) exhibition in Besancon, eastern France, features 30 interesting coffins from Ghana and the Unite...

Sydney International Boat Show 2010

Sydney Internationla Boat Show 2010

Highlights from the marina and the exhibition halls at the 43rd Sydney International Boat Show

Discovered Ansel Adams

Ansel Adams

American Rick Norsigian bought a cache of old glass negatives from a garage sale for $US45. They have turned out to be the work of iconic ph...

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'Save the planet' hostage drama

Hostage situation at Discovery Channel HQ

MAN shot and killed after taking hostages at Discovery Channel and demanding it broadcast its commitment "to save the planet".

Greens-Labor alliance has miners worried

miners

PACT sparks fears that industry will come under attack through emissions trading scheme and possible changes to mining tax.

Cusack launches bizarre 'Satanic cult' rant

John Cusack

STAR goes on Twitter rampage, calling for a "death cult" to be built at Fox News and at the offices of two members of the Republican party.

Darwin dreams to be UFO hotspot

Darwin UFO sightings

THERE are calls for Darwin to become the UFO capital of the world after the latest sighting above Northern Territory skies.