Tag: 21st Century
Meg Lees blames infighting for Democrats downfall
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With today marking the end of the Democrats, former leader Meg Lees maintains she did the right thing.[MORE]
Indonesia tries to shake off 'dangerous' reputation
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Indonesia celebrates a century since the very idea of independence was first promoted by some uni students.[MORE]
Falconio's Kombi to be destroyed
One of the Northern Territory's most famous crime exhibits - the orange Kombi van of murder victim Peter Falconio - is going to be destroyed.[MORE]
Email archive to immortalise Australian life
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Museum wants Aussies to submit good, bad or embarrassing emails they've received.[MORE]
Nominations wanted for at risk heritage buildings
Tasmanians have been encouraged to nominate heritage buildings they consider could be at risk.[MORE]
Rich and poor, Indonesian mourners flock to Suharto home
While relatives and dignitaries paid their last respects to Suharto, ordinary Indonesians gathered on the streets outside his home to mourn the passing of a man who helped shape the nation.[MORE]
Obituary: Ex-strongman Suharto leaves controversial legacy
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The late Suharto steered Indonesia to economic growth only to see his work unravel in months.[MORE]
Spencer Hill camp added to heritage register
World War Two sites in Alice Springs have been granted heritage protection by the Territory Government.[MORE]
Home movie exhibition depicts Qld's past
Never-seen-before footage depicting Queensland life more than 80 years ago is on display at the State Library in Brisbane.[MORE]
Screening to pay tribute to Brisbane's pioneer film-makers
A special tribute screening to the pioneers of Brisbane documentary film-making is being held tonight.[MORE]
Beaconsfield celebrates rescue anniversary
Hundreds of people are at a ceremony and concert to celebrate the first anniversary of the Beaconsfield mine rescue.[MORE]
South Africa's apartheid-era premier Botha dies
South Africa's former apartheid-era president PW Botha has died at his home in the Western Cape at the age of 90, the SAPA news agency reports. [MORE]
Siev X memorial organisers still hope for permanent structure
Organisers of today's ceremony marking the fifth anniversary of Siev X boat disaster say plans for a permanent memorial are yet to be finalised.[MORE]
Memorial service to remember Siev X tragedy
People from all over Australia and parts of the Pacific region are in Canberra today to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the Siev X boat disaster.[MORE]
Desmond Tutu turns 75
Desmond Tutu, the former archbishop of Cape Town who became the conscience of South Africa during apartheid, will celebrate his 75th birthday surrounded by the country's new elite. [MORE]
Former secretary seeks to set record straight on Whitlam dismissal
The secretary to the former governor general Sir John Kerr is using a trip to Armidale to suggest the dismissal of the Whitlam Government 31 years ago has been falsely represented.[MORE]
Ground Zero skyscaper plans unveiled
Three renowned architects have unveiled designs for skyscrapers at the site of the September 11, 2001 attacks.[MORE]
Special transmission marks Marconi anniversary
Tasmanian dignitaries and amateur radio enthusiasts have spent the afternoon toasting one of Tasmania's greatest technological contributions. [MORE]
Vandals attack Bali bomb memorial
Vandals on Queensland's Gold Coast have damaged a memorial to the victims of the 2002 Bali bombings.[MORE]
