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  1. Chinese food contains cancer causing chemicals

    Beijing 2008 Olympics News on Silobreaker &bull Yesterday

    Food safety monitors in Hunan province found high levels of the carcinogen 'benzoapyrene' in 42 tons of Camellia oil - an expensive, nutrition-rich oil used for cooking in China but suppressed the news to maintain social stability. Authorities in central… Full Story »

  2. Coates calls for betting reform

    Yahoo News &bull Yesterday

    AUSTRALIAN Olympic Committee president John Coates yesterday called on the federal government to pass legislation to give all sporting bodies, including the AOC, the right to a share of the profits from betting on their events. Seizing on Julia Gillard's offer to implement gambling reform as part of a deal to win the support of independent MP Andrew Wilkie, Mr Coates said yesterday he wanted the federal government to set up a national sports gaming body that would oversee the deals and protect the integrity of sports against possible corrupt betting-related activities by athletes and players across… Full Story »

  3. Australian political limbo to continue: MPs (AFP)

    Olympics News on RocketNews.com &bull Yesterday

    AFP - Australia's political paralysis will stretch into a third week with three "kingmaker" MPs still undecided Friday about which party to hand power in the first hung parliament in 70 years. Full Story »

  4. Swing-vote Australia MP hints at possible Labor deal (Reuters)

    Olympics News on RocketNews.com &bull Yesterday

    Reuters - One of three independent MPs needed by Australia's Prime Minister Julia Gillard to form a minority government hinted on Friday he could negotiate on Labor's mining profits tax he has previously opposed. Full Story »

  5. Olympic gold medalist Trickett ends retirement

    ESPN - More Olympic News &bull Sep 2, 2010

    SYDNEY -- Triple Olympic gold medalist Libby Trickett is coming out of retirement in the hope of representing Australia in swimming at the 2012 London Games. The 25-year-old Trickett told an Australian TV network Wednesday she realized in the months… Full Story »

  6. FIBA world championship: Spain beats Canada, Australia beats Angola, Ivory Coast beats Puerto Rico

    Olympics News on ESPN &bull Sep 2, 2010

    The defending champion started slowly but won its final two games by a total of 56 points. Spain will finish as either the six-nation group's second- or third-seeded team going into the knockout rounds. The Spanish lost to France in… Full Story »

  7. Australian PM wins key backer in bid for power (AFP)

    Olympics News on RocketNews.com &bull Sep 2, 2010

    AFP - Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard won the support of a key independent MP on Thursday, leaving her close to breaking the worst political deadlock in decades after elections failed to produce a winner. Start you search now to… Full Story »

  8. Jake wins gold at Youth Olympics

    Yahoo News &bull Sep 2, 2010

    But the 17-year-old already has his feet firmly back on the ground - he is straight back to work as an apprentice boilermaker, and doing over-time to boot. Australia scored a goal in the dying stages to defeat Pakistan 2-1… Full Story »

  9. Key independent backs Australian PM to form government (AFP)

    Olympics News on RocketNews.com &bull Sep 2, 2010

    AFP - Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard won the support of a key independent MP on Thursday, leaving her just two seats from regaining power and within reach of ending a crippling political crisis. Start you search now to find… Full Story »

  10. Australia's Gillard inches closer to power (Reuters)

    Olympics News on RocketNews.com &bull Sep 2, 2010

    Reuters - Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard inched closer to a return to power on Thursday after one of four independent lawmakers holding the balance of power threw his support behind her Labor Party. Start you search now to find… Full Story »

  11. Australian key lawmaker backs Labor to govern (AP)

    Olympics News on RocketNews.com &bull Sep 2, 2010

    AP - Prime Minister Julia Gillard edged closer to retaining power in Australia on Thursday when an independent lawmaker said he would support her center-left Labor Party to form Australia's first minority government in almost seven decades. Full Story »


  12. OLYMPIAN: Libby Trickett's return may stall on blocks

    Gold Medal Mel &bull Sep 2, 2010

    Trickett took the Australian swimming community by surprise late Wednesday when she announced her return to the sport in time for the 2011 national titles in Sydney, which double as selection trials for July's world titles.But a cloud has been… Full Story »

  13. Australia opposition hits snag in bid to form government (Reuters)

    Olympics News on RocketNews.com &bull Sep 2, 2010

    Reuters - Australia's opposition came under pressure to explain a $9.6 billion hole in its election manifesto costings on Thursday, putting at risk its talks with independent MPs whose backing it needs to form a government. Full Story »

  14. Australian lawmakers reveal $9.7B hole in pledges (AP)

    Olympics News on RocketNews.com &bull Sep 2, 2010

    AP - Australia's conservative leader said Thursday that his coalition had the best economic credentials to govern despite new figures showing that he had overstated savings from election promises by up to 10.6 billion Australian dollars ($9.7 billion). Full Story »

  15. Australia, Germany, Netherlands win again at WCup

    Olympics News on USA Today &bull Sep 2, 2010

    Australia, Germany and defending champion Netherlands won their second straight matches in the women's field hockey World Cup on Wednesday. Full Story »

  16. Australian school drops 'gay' from classic song (AP)

    Olympics News on RocketNews.com &bull Sep 2, 2010

    AP - An Australian school principal has asked students to stop using the word "gay" when singing a classic children's song, but said Thursday no offense was intended - he was simply trying to keep the kids from laughing. Start… Full Story »

  17. Australian lawmakers reveal $9.7 B hole in pledges (AP)

    Olympics News on RocketNews.com &bull Sep 1, 2010

    AP - Australia's opposition Liberal Party had overstated national savings from their election promises by up to 10.6 billion Australian dollars ($9.7 billion), according to official figures released Wednesday by independent lawmakers who are likely to decide which political party… Full Story »

  18. Libby Trickett of Australia ending retirement, eyes 2012 London Games

    Olympics News on ESPN &bull Sep 1, 2010

    SYDNEY -- Triple Olympic gold medalist Libby Trickett is coming out of retirement in the hope of representing Australia in swimming at the 2012 London Games. The 25-year-old Trickett told an Australian TV network Wednesday she realized in the months… Full Story »

  19. Olympic champion Stephanie Rice of Australia has shoulder surgery

    Olympics News on ESPN &bull Sep 1, 2010

    SYDNEY -- Triple Olympic gold medalist Stephanie Rice says she has undergone surgery on her right shoulder to repair a long-term injury which threatened her buildup to the 2012 London Olympics. Just got out of surgery. Things went well, thank… Full Story »


  20. London 2012 Olympics: Libby Trickett sets sights on Australia squad after comeback

    Telegraph UK - Countdown to the Beijing Olympics &bull Sep 1, 2010

    Olympic champion Libby Trickett has come out of retirement and is aiming to make Australia's team at London 2012. Full Story »

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