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    Related Link: Rich rejected need for OneTel cash injection: Packer  Nov 18, 2009
    Rich rejected need for OneTel cash injection: Packer. Last Update: Friday, December 9, 2005. (ABC News Online, Australia -- Business)

    Pastors Open Online Churches  Nov 3, 2009
    Broadcasts are listed in Greenwich Mean Time, drawing viewers from more than 140 countries. LifeChurch. (Click2Houston, TX)

    * When prison embraces the concept of redemption  Nov 2, 2009
    Last weekend, I spent the extra hour afforded by the return to Greenwich Mean Time in a cold and bare shoebox cell, with suppers saved mini-muffin and a molded polyurethane pillow that my head left no impression upon for company. I was a guest of Friends of Grendon, the charity staging this sponsored sleepover to raise money for the most compelling, controversial and resilient penal experiment in Europe. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    At the centre of time  Oct 21, 2009
    " And so, 125 years ago this week, 41 delegates from 25 nations gathered in Washington in the US for the 1884 International Meridian Conference to decide from where time and space should be measured. By the end of the difficult summit, which, according to Dr Ariel, dragged on until "smoke came out", Greenwich had won the prize of longitude 0? by a vote of 22 to one, with only San Domingo against and France and Brazil abstaining. The meeting also agreed Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) would be used as... (BBC News -- UK)

    Philippines' Death Toll From Typhoon Parma Rises to 193, With 46 Missing  Oct 11, 2009
    Parma, which left the Philippines Oct. 9, was 398 kilometers (247 miles) east-southeast of Chinas Hainan Island at 3 a.m. Greenwich Mean Time, according to the. Downgraded to a tropical depression, it was traveling west-southwest at 22 kilometers per hour with 56 kilometer per hour winds. (Bloomberg -- Asia)

    Earthdance 2009: Synchronized Global Prayer for Peace in 200 Locations ... 70 Countries - September 26, 12 Midnight GMT  Sep 22, 2009
    SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- At the same moment around the world: 12:00 midnight Greenwich Mean Time, September 26/27 - that's 7:00 PM on the 26th in New York City - event attendees at 200 locations in 70 countries - and thousands more online -- will join together for a synchronized global prayer for peace. It's the 13th Annual Earthdance Global Festival for Peace, the largest synchronized dance and peace event in the world. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Ground broken for Sun Circle; Sept. 22 equinox eyed for completion  Sep 13, 2009
    All over the world the autumnal equinox occurs at 5:18 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (or 21:18 Greenwich Mean Time). This instance is the same for the entire planet. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)

    Solar Eclipse Video: Century's Longest, Caught on Film  Jul 23, 2009
    The eclipse began at about midnight Greenwich Mean Time and was first seen in eastern India. Thick clouds over India obscured the sun when the eclipse began at dawn. (National Geographic)

    Officer alone with Mulrunji for seconds, court told  Jul 12, 2009
    AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of UTC (Greenwich Mean Time). (ABC News Online, Australia -- Indigenous)

    Powderchair tour to rock for reconciliation  Jul 5, 2009
    Last Update: Tuesday, June 12, 2007. Bernard Fanning says the bands want to open up dialogue on reconciliation. (ABC News Online, Australia -- Indigenous)

    Thick fog to blanket Melbourne until afternoon  Jul 5, 2009
    Last Update: Saturday, June 16, 2007. A thick blanket of fog across Melbourne is likely to remain in place until early this afternoon. (ABC News Online, Australia -- Weather)

    Heavy fog blamed for Melb school bus accident  Jul 5, 2009
    Last Update: Friday, June 15, 2007. Thick fog across Melbourne this morning is being blamed for a number of accidents across the city and some flight diversions at Melbourne Airport. (ABC News Online, Australia -- Weather)

    SES crews descend on Newcastle to help with flood clean-up  Jul 5, 2009
    Last Update: Saturday, June 16, 2007. Fifty State Emergency Services (SES) teams from across New South Wales will arrive in the Hunter Valley today to help local crews clean up in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie. (ABC News Online, Australia -- Weather)

    SES warns of forecast heavy rain in Hunter  Jul 5, 2009
    Last Update: Friday, June 15, 2007. Disaster: the Hunter and central coast are still dealing with earlier heavy rainfall. (ABC News Online, Australia -- Weather)

    Volunteers to get medals for NSW flood efforts  Jul 5, 2009
    Last Update: Friday, June 15, 2007. Thousands of volunteers who were involved in the response to the Hunter Valley and Central Coast storm emergency in New South Wales will be given a special state medal. (ABC News Online, Australia -- Weather)

    Hunter visit not political, says Rudd  Jul 5, 2009
    Last Update: Friday, June 15, 2007. Difficult judgment: Mr Rudd says he decided to visit once the threat had cleared. (ABC News Online, Australia -- Weather)

    Sydney flood threat subsides  Jul 5, 2009
    Last Update: Sunday, June 17, 2007. Wild weather: A ferry takes a beating in Sydney Harbour. (ABC News Online, Australia -- Weather)

    Facilitator employed for talks on bridge proposal  Jul 5, 2009
    Last Update: Friday, June 15, 2007. An independent facilitator has been appointed to try to progress talks on the location of a new Murray River bridge for Echuca-Moama. (ABC News Online, Australia -- Indigenous)

    Broome holds housing crisis summit  Jul 5, 2009
    Last Update: Monday, June 11, 2007. About 50 people have attended a weekend summit aimed at discussing solutions to Broome's housing shortage. (ABC News Online, Australia -- Indigenous)

    Torres Strait Islanders ask for council overhaul explanation  Jul 5, 2009
    Last Update: Thursday, June 14, 2007. Torres Strait Island leaders say they have demanded more talks with Local Government Minister Andrew Fraser amid growing concerns about planned council overhauls. (ABC News Online, Australia -- Indigenous)

    New court complex allows outdoor hearings  Jul 5, 2009
    Last Update: Friday, June 15, 2007. South Australia's first outdoor courtroom has been officially opened at Port Augusta. (ABC News Online, Australia -- Indigenous)

    Child sex abuse 'not confined to remote communities'  Jul 5, 2009
    Child sex abuse 'not confined to remote communities. Last Update: Sunday, June 17, 2007. (ABC News Online, Australia -- Indigenous)

    'Coordination needed' to combat Indigenous child sex abuse  Jul 5, 2009
    Coordination needed' to combat Indigenous child sex abuse. Last Update: Friday, June 15, 2007. (ABC News Online, Australia -- Indigenous)

    Aboriginal abuse could 'wipe out generations'  Jul 5, 2009
    Aboriginal abuse could 'wipe out generations. Last Update: Saturday, June 16, 2007. (ABC News Online, Australia -- Indigenous)

    Daylight Saving Time in Bangladesh  Jun 21, 2009
    The country switched to Daylight Saving Time (DST) on Saturday, moving away from the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), by utilising the daylight. So on Saturday, parents woke up early to rush their children to school. (India Times, India)

    'We heard pop-pop-pop-pop-pop'  Apr 28, 2009
    35pm (Greenwich Mean Time) Saturday about 180 nautical miles north of the Seychelles. More than 200 shots were fired by the pirates, but there was retaliatory gunfire from Israeli security guards on board the ship. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Adrien has been double trouble for UConn foes  Apr 3, 2009
    He has known for the last three years that he has a power forward who is as dependable as Greenwich Mean Time. This Husky has been a no-muss, no-fuss, low- (perhaps even no-) maintenance performer. (Boston Globe -- Sports)

    Conficker worm plays no tricks on April Fools' Day  Apr 2, 2009
    It began doing just that when infected machines got cues, some from websites with Greenwich Mean Time and others based on local clocks. The malicious software evolved from East to West, beginning in the first time zones to greet April Fools' Day. (Yahoo News -- Technology)

    Conficker worm digs in  Apr 1, 2009
    The worm was programmed to modify itself on Wednesday to become harder to stop and began doing that when infected machines got cues, some from websites with Greenwich Mean Time and others based on local clocks. Conficker task force members tracking internet traffic in Asia and Europe after clocks struck 1 April there said there was no sign that the worm was doing anything other than modifying itself to be harder to exterminate. (iAfrica.com)

    Endeavour Announces Record Financial and Operational Results for 2008  Mar 12, 2009
    Earnings Conference Call Today, Thursday, March 12, 2009 at 9:00 a.m., Central Daylight Time, 2:00 p.m. Greenwich Mean Time. Endeavour will host an analyst conference call and web cast today on Thursday, March 12, 2009 to discuss 2008 fourth quarter and full-year results and update operational plans at 9 A.M. Central Daylight Time. (PR Newswire)

    Has $50 billion really vanished in Madoff case?  Mar 7, 2009
    March 4: Vicky Ward of Vanity Fair discusses her most recent article, Greenwich Mean Time, which profiles a family that got caught up in Bernie Madoffs $50 billion Ponzi scheme. Morning Joe. (MSNBC -- Business)

    Endeavour Schedules Year-End 2008 Conference Call  Mar 4, 2009
    HOUSTON, March 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Endeavour International Corporation (Amex: ) (LSE: ENDV) will host a conference call to discuss its 2008 fourth quarter and full-year financial and operating results and the outlook for 2009 on Thursday, March 12, 2009 at 9 a.m. Central Standard Time, 2 p.m. Greenwich Mean Time. To participate and ask questions during the conference call, dial the local country telephone number and the confirmation code 5204926. (PR Newswire)

    A time for half measures  Feb 28, 2009
    And, if CW may interject here, St. John's is close to the zone's eastern border, and therefore 31/2 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time. From here, Chris Livadas of Toronto takes up the story. (Globe and Mail)

    Albury manufacturer to slash 222 jobs  Feb 25, 2009
    " The workers were planning to boycott the meeting, but they changed their minds at a mass meeting yesterday. Employee George Grzenda says if they did not go, they may not get Centrelink assistance through the Federal Government's General Employee Entitlements and Redundancy Scheme. "If we don't take our letter we're not being redundant, we're being sacked," he said. The workers are also concerned those who keep their jobs will not be able to work for a few weeks because supplies have not... (ABC Online)

    Backdown by WA Police Minister  Feb 25, 2009
    " The Premier, Colin Barnett, says the full list will be published in May, when the budget is handed down. Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Search for news Search Feature Fears of "zombie" banks emerge as the US mulls a banks nationalisation plan. Twitter Get the inside track on ABC News by signing up to our twitter feed. Opinion A long-time graffiti writer says the public doesn't understand what motivates them. Top Stories Just In Most Popular Site Map Sections Media Subscribe Contribute... (ABC Online)

    North not banking on selection  Feb 24, 2009
    " Tags: , , , , , Pakistan trail in the 1st Innings by 252 runs with 6 wickets in hand Search for news Search Entertainment 'Hugh Jackman was a shrewd, even thrifty choice for a recession-era Oscar night.' Agree? Blog Join ABC reporter Matt Wordsworth on the campaign trail as Qld heads for a snap election. Watch Slumdog Millionaire's success throws the spotlight on the treatment of street children in India. Top Sport Stories Just In Most Popular Site Map Sections Media Subscribe Contribute... (ABC Online)

    ACT to relocate secure mental health unit  Feb 23, 2009
    " Tags: , , , , , , , , Search for news Search Entertainment ABC News Online's Oscars special presentation has all the news, features and photos. Politics Qlders are going to the polls on March 21. Visit Antony Green's page for all the info you need. Four Corners Matthew Carney travels to Pakistan to investigate the Taliban's expanding reign of terror. Top Stories Just In Most Popular Site Map Sections Media Subscribe Contribute Feedback This service may include material from Agence... (ABC Online)

    Printable solar technology 'heralds electronic revolution'  Feb 20, 2009
    "I doubt that would happen and I think you need better sources that "I read somewhere", but even if this was possible and if the government did spent $42 billion building a solar power plant, do you not think they would put a charge on the power it produced to recoup the cost over a period of decades. They'd be silly not to charge. (0) Matt: 20 Feb 2009 10:58:04am That's a nice idea, but a bit oversimplified - solar panels don't last forever (the best current ones only last about 10 years, and... (ABC Online)

    More protection needed for Russian journos: rights groups  Feb 20, 2009
    " Tags: , , , , , Search for news Search Analysis Quentin Dempster writes that experts agree climate change drove the deadly bushfires. Watch Mark Simkin reports on a NY cartoon that's sparked a race row in 'post-racial' America. Opinion Australia will have to get cracking if it is to make a difference at the Copenhagen climate change conference. Top Stories Just In Most Popular Site Map Sections Media Subscribe Contribute Feedback This service may include material from Agence France-Presse... (ABC Online)

    $155m to shore up apprenticeships  Feb 19, 2009
    " Registered training organisations would also be eligible to receive funding of up to $2,500 for allowing an apprentice to complete off the job training requirements. The program will be aimed at trainees at Certificate III and IV level in areas where skilled workers are low. The move to shore up skilled workers comes after the passage through Parliament of the Government's $42 billion economic stimulus package last week. Tags: , , , Search for news Search Comments (0) Feature A quirky toy... (ABC Online)

    Abbott pulls rug from under blanket pension rise  Feb 19, 2009
    " Community Services Jenny Macklin says the Coalition cannot have it both ways. "The Liberal Party all along have just been playing politics with pensioners' lives," she said. The Government has indicated it is committed to "pension reform" in the next Budget and is awaiting the findings of a review into the pension system. The Australian newspaper today reported that the review, to be released late next week, will recommend an increase of the single-aged pension of about $35 a week. Tags: , , ,... (ABC Online)

    Mid-north coast flood threat eases  Feb 19, 2009
    " Tags: , , , , , , , , , Search for news Search Feature A quirky toy created by an Aussie 'whackjob' is creating a sensation in the US. Entertainment ABC News Online's Oscars special presentation has all the news, features and photos. Feature Equality for same-sex couples using Centrelink will be bittersweet for some. Top Stories Just In Most Popular Site Map Sections Media Subscribe Contribute Feedback This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN... (ABC Online)

    Getting all kids in school an enormous challenge: Macklin  Feb 18, 2009
    extra money to attract high performing teachers and principals to under performing schools so a lot of effort is going into doing the things that we know are necessary to turn this around," she said. Professor Dodson has pledged to visit schools across the country during his time as Australian of the Year in a bid to lift education standards. Tags: , , , , , Search for news Search Comment Television cricket commentator Richie Benaud is to retire next year. Leave a comment. Watch ABC News Online... (ABC Online)

    Airport Link company insists it's financially stable  Feb 18, 2009
    " Meanwhile, financial advisers who encouraged investors to buy the cheap shares without disclosing the ongoing costs could face legal action. Lawyer Damien Scattini says many were caught out. "If you've actually paid a professional for their professional advice and that advice is not up to snuff, then certainly we will investigate that with a view to making whole that loss," he said. Tags: , , Search for news Search Comment Television cricket commentator Richie Benaud is to retire next year.... (ABC Online)

    Navy shark attack victim thanks mates before losing leg  Feb 18, 2009
    " Tags: , , , , , , , , Search for news Search Comment Television cricket commentator Richie Benaud is to retire next year. Leave a comment. Watch ABC News Online user Lisa Schoffel records the swollen Bellinger River at full flow. Feature Police say Australia is vulnerable to the growing problem of cyber crime. Top Australia Stories Just In Most Popular Site Map Sections Media Subscribe Contribute Feedback This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP,... (ABC Online)

    Scrap Denticare, raise private health rebates: NIB  Feb 17, 2009
    "they would say that wouldn't they! (0) Macda 00004000 ve: 17 Feb 2009 4:15:21pm Mark Fitzgibbon might have a stronger argument here if he wasn't running a health fund that returns only about 50% on dental. He might see it as "efficient" to only cover half of everyone's dental bills but I think your average Australian would see Medicare as more "efficient" to them. (0) comment: 17 Feb 2009 4:15:22pm I have private health because if you have to go to hospital it is far better service. This is... (ABC Online)

    Gallagher welcomes Cooma oncology service  Feb 17, 2009
    " Tags: , , , , , , Search for news Search 7.30 Report Grab a sneak peek of Kerry O'Brien's 7.30 Report interview with comedian Ricky Gervais. Feature Filmmakers searching for the identity of an Aboriginal soldier in an old photo have found their man. Photos ABC News Online's gallery tells the story of the Victorian bushfire disaster. Top Stories Just In Most Popular Site Map Sections Media Subscribe Contribute Feedback This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN,... (ABC Online)

    Union applauds Govt funding boost for rail crossing safety  Feb 16, 2009
    " Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Search for news Search Feature Michael Vincent reports on light-hearted efforts to lift the spirits of bushfire survivors. Opinion As the devastation continues to unfold in Victoria, the human spirit has risen to the fore. Four Corners Reporter Quentin McDermott investigates how the Victorian bushfire crisis unfolded. Top Stories Just In Most Popular Site Map Sections Media Subscribe Contribute Feedback This service may include material from Agence... (ABC Online)

    Voges's boundary act all the rage  Feb 16, 2009
    " Tags: , , , , , Stumps Day 1: TAS 2/33 (18.0), WA 189 1st Innings - Western Australia 10/189 1st Innings - Tasmanian Tigers 2/33 11* 3* Stumps Day 1: ENG 3/301 (92.0) Search for news Search Feature Michael Vincent reports on light-hearted efforts to lift the spirits of bushfire survivors. Opinion As the devastation continues to unfold in Victoria, the human spirit has risen to the fore. Four Corners Reporter Quentin McDermott investigates how the Victorian bushfire crisis unfolded. Top Sport... (ABC Online)

    Mild weather aids firefighting efforts  Feb 15, 2009
    Now playing: Continuous news, finance, sport and features, 24 hours a day Listen. Posted February 15, 2009 08:11:00 Updated February 15, 2009 09:03:00. (ABC Online)

    Apache Cat bounces back in Australia Stakes  Feb 14, 2009
    " - AAP Tags: , , , , Search for news Search Feature Forget flowers. For some lovers in New Delhi, Valentine's Day is all about capsicum spray and karate. Photos ABC News Online features the people behind the Victorian bushfire story. Feature A mysterious love letter from World War I is causing a stir this Valentine's Day. Top Sport Stories Just In Most Popular Site Map Sections Media Subscribe Contribute Feedback This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters,... (ABC Online)

    Weekend trippers asked to stay out of fire zone  Feb 13, 2009
    Now playing: Continuous news, finance, sport and features, 24 hours a day Listen. By ABC News Online's Cassie White. (ABC Online)

    Endeavour to Present at IPAA Oil and Gas Small-Cap Conference  Feb 13, 2009
    J. Michael Kirksey, executive vice president and chief financial officer, is scheduled to speak on the company's business strategies and operational plans at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time and 9:30 p.m. Greenwich Mean Time. A copy of the presentation will be available by accessing Endeavour's Internet home page at. (PR Newswire)

    Della Bosca considers Pambula Hospital services revival  Feb 13, 2009
    " Tags: , , , , , , Search for news Search Watch Watch dramatic video of the New York State plane crash, taken by someone on the scene. Photos ABC News Online features the people behind the Victorian bushfire story. Watch ABC News presents a special broadcast 7.30pm AEDT on ABC1 and streamed on ABC News Online. Top Stories Just In Most Popular Site Map Sections Media Subscribe Contribute Feedback This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the... (ABC Online)

    Train strike will impact across Qld, union says  Feb 12, 2009
    " However, Transport Minister John Mickel says there are contingency plans, using more buses and ferries. "You'd appreciate that a train can carry 750 people, a bus tops about 70 - I don't want to sugarcoat it - this will be massive dislocation," he said. He says the contingency plan is being fine-tuned today. Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , Search for news Search Photos Bushfire survivors tell ABC News Online's Nic MacBean their stories in this audio slideshow. Feature Banks are grappling with... (ABC Online)

    Medibank considers private emergency clinics  Feb 12, 2009
    " Tags: , , , , , , Search for news Search Comments (59) Comments for this story are closed. No new comments can be added. If you would like to have your say on this issue, you can do so via the . Michael: 12 Feb 2009 12:24:04pm Problem is sometimes the patient doesn't know if its life threatening or not ... and will it be gap free, if not I think most will still use the public system just to be safe. (0) Adeena: 12 Feb 2009 12:24:24pm Who the hell goes to hospital for a strain or a sprain or a... (ABC Online)

    Replenishing Torrens lake 'expensive'  Feb 12, 2009
    " Tags: , , , Search for news Search Photos Bushfire survivors tell ABC News Online's Nic MacBean their stories in this audio slideshow. Feature Banks are grappling with locals who have to make repayments on houses that don't exist. Blog Election analyst Antony Green says it's highly unlikely Kevin Rudd will call an early election. Top Stories Just In Most Popular Site Map Sections Media Subscribe Contribute Feedback This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN,... (ABC Online)

    Police seeking man over indecent assault of young girl  Feb 11, 2009
    " Tags: , , , Search for news Search Map ABC News Online's interactive map details the fire locations and human cost of the tragedy. Feature Emotions are raw among bushfire survivors and media attention is not always welcome. Blog The Sports Desk invites you to share in the sporting community's response to Victoria's bushfires. Top Stories Just In Most Popular Site Map Sections Media Subscribe Contribute Feedback This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters,... (ABC Online)

    Two more rescued from flooded N Qld roads  Feb 11, 2009
    " Queensland Local Government Minister Warren Pitt says councils will benefit from the Commonwealth's decision to bring forward grants for flooded regions. Mr Pitt says quarterly grants totalling $92 million will be paid three months early. He says the money will be spent on vital community infrastructure. Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Search for news Search Map ABC News Online's interactive map details the fire locations and human cost of the tragedy. Feature Emotions are raw among bushfire... (ABC Online)

    Oppn Leader reveals using Palmer helicopter nine times  Feb 10, 2009
    " Mr Fraser says the latest information tabled by Mr Springborg raises more questions about conflicts of interest. "The question is the pattern of donations from Clive Palmer's company for travel all around the state for base political purposes," he said. Mr Palmer has threatened legal action against Premier Anna Bligh and Mr Fraser for previous comments about his support of the LNP. Tags: , , , , , , Search for news Search Photos A gallery of bushfire pictures sent in by readers via ABC... (ABC Online)

    Death toll approaching 200, almost 1000 homes destroyed  Feb 10, 2009
    " Seven-thousand people have registered with the Red Cross so that loved ones can find them. The organisation has handled 10,000 inquiries - from people trying to track friends and relatives down - from around the country and the world. Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Search for news Search Stories from the Fire Front: Bushfire Video: Photo galleries: Photos A gallery of bushfire pictures sent in by readers via ABC Contribute. Map ABC News Online's interactive map details the fire locations... (ABC Online)

    Lamb of God Heed the Call of Duty : Go head to head with the metal band on World...  Feb 8, 2009
    Time4:00 - 5:30 (GMT - Greenwich Mean Time). Game: Call Of Duty: World At War. (IGN Xbox)

    [Assam] Fw: Fwd: Space Odyssey  Feb 7, 2009
    We set the standard time, the Greenwich Mean Time, and then we go to bed at a normal time like 10 o'clock at night and wake up at 6 o'clock in the morning. Mahendra Mohan Das: How do you manage water in the spaceship. (AssamNet)

    Travelers' guide to frosty London  Feb 7, 2009
    Time zone: London is currently on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), five hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time and eight hours behind Hong Kong. From the airport: Non-stop train services link Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted aiports with central London. (CNN -- International)


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