World Youth Day inspires, challenges students (Rapid City Journal)

4 September 2008, 11:01 pm

It has been nearly a month since 38 members of the Catholic Diocese of Rapid City returned from the 2008 World Youth Day in Sydney, Australia. Yet for some, the spiritual and emotional connection made during this journey of faith and learning lingers stronger than ever.... read more

Travel (The West Australian)

4 September 2008, 9:44 pm

Mechanical problems have grounded a Jetstar international passenger flight out of Sydney. The A330-200 aircraft bound for Osaka was due to take off from Sydney International Airport at 11.30am (AEST) today, a Jetstar spokesman said.... read more

Australia swears in first female governor general (The Star)

4 September 2008, 9:30 pm

SYDNEY, Australia (AP) - A former women's rights activist was sworn in Friday as Australia's first female governor general and immediately signaled she would continue to champion human rights from the country's highest office.... read more

Travel (The West Australian)

4 September 2008, 8:14 pm

Air New Zealand is to cut its year-round cheapest fares to Australia by an average of 15 per cent. The price cuts applied to long-term, lead-in (or cheapest) fares and were effective from October 14, the airline said today.... read more

Australia swears in first female governor general (The Canadian Press via Yahoo! Canada News)

4 September 2008, 8:00 pm

SYDNEY, Australia - Australia's first female governor general was sworn in Friday and pledged to respect national values in her role as ceremonial representative of the British monarchy.... read more

We respect Swans (Blue Mountains Gazette)

4 September 2008, 5:29 pm

NORTH MELBOURNE chairman James Brayshaw says there are no ill feelings between his club and Sydney, despite their controversial clash earlier this season.... read more

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