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Ten-time ASP World Surfing Champuion Slater surfs during the men's Association of Surfing Professionals Billabong Rio Pro championship in Rio de Janeiro

Drugs no help in surfing, says world champ Slater

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GOLD COAST, Australia (Reuters) - World surfing champion Kelly Slater is happy to abide by new doping regulations being implemented in his sport but he doubts whether performance-enhancing drugs would make anyone surf better. Surfing's image has always been clouded by images of wild lifestyles, of cashed-up athletes treading a fine line between partying and performing. While the modern professional … More »Drugs no help in surfing, says world champ Slater

Tasmanian devil genome mapping may help humans too Reuters - Fri, Feb 17, 2012
CANBERRA (Reuters) - Scientists have mapped the genome of Australia's endangered Tasmanian devil for the first time and found that deadly facial tumours decimating the … More »Tasmanian devil genome mapping may help humans too
CANBERRA (Reuters) - Scientists have mapped the genome of Australia's endangered Tasmanian devil for the first time and found that deadly facial tumours decimating the species evolve very slowly, making it possible help might be found before the animals vanish forever. Not only that, scientists at Australian National University …
Olyroos optimistic despite failing to reach London Reuters - 5 hours ago
(Reuters) - Australia Olympic coach Aurelio Vidmar has said that missing out on qualifying for the Games for the first time in 28 years would not plunge the future of … More »Olyroos optimistic despite failing to reach London
(Reuters) - Australia Olympic coach Aurelio Vidmar has said that missing out on qualifying for the Games for the first time in 28 years would not plunge the future of the Socceroos into crisis.
Study aims to bring Great Barrier Reef to living rooms Reuters - 5 hours ago
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Finding Nemo is about to get a lot easier with the launch of a scientific survey that will allow anyone with access to the internet to take a virtual … More »Study aims to bring Great Barrier Reef to living rooms
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Finding Nemo is about to get a lot easier with the launch of a scientific survey that will allow anyone with access to the internet to take a virtual tour of Australia's Great Barrier Reef. The survey, which will use a variety of high-tech underwater cameras, will carry out one of the most intensive …
Huge rare pink diamond found in Australia AFP Relax - 21 hours ago
Mining giant Rio Tinto said Wednesday it has unearthed a "remarkable" 12.76 carat pink diamond in Australia, the largest of the rare and precious stones ever found in … More »Huge rare pink diamond found in Australia
Mining giant Rio Tinto said Wednesday it has unearthed a "remarkable" 12.76 carat pink diamond in Australia, the largest of the rare and precious stones ever found in the resources-rich nation.
Virgin Australia doubles profits in first half AFP News - 11 hours ago
Budget airline Virgin Australia said Thursday it more than doubled its first-half net profits as it picked up business from rival Qantas which grounded its entire fleet … More »Virgin Australia doubles profits in first half
Budget airline Virgin Australia said Thursday it more than doubled its first-half net profits as it picked up business from rival Qantas which grounded its entire fleet for two days in October.
Volvo boats dodge 'black tide' AFP News - 19 hours ago
Camper led the Volvo Ocean Race fleet through the dangerous "black tide" current of the South China Sea Wednesday, as the six teams made painful progress on the fourth … More »Volvo boats dodge 'black tide'
Camper led the Volvo Ocean Race fleet through the dangerous "black tide" current of the South China Sea Wednesday, as the six teams made painful progress on the fourth leg to New Zealand.
Australia's FM Rudd resigns amid leadership row AFP News - Wed, Feb 22, 2012
Australia's foreign minister Kevin Rudd resigned Wednesday, saying he was unable to continue without Prime Minister Julia Gillard's support, paving the way for him to … More »Australia's FM Rudd resigns amid leadership row
Australia's foreign minister Kevin Rudd resigned Wednesday, saying he was unable to continue without Prime Minister Julia Gillard's support, paving the way for him to make a leadership challenge.
South Africa clinch T20 thriller to win series Reuters - Wed, Feb 22, 2012
(Reuters) - South Africa clinched the Twenty20 international series against New Zealand after Marchant de Lange claimed two wickets in an eventful final over to seal … More »South Africa clinch T20 thriller to win series
(Reuters) - South Africa clinched the Twenty20 international series against New Zealand after Marchant de Lange claimed two wickets in an eventful final over to seal a thrilling three-run victory in the third and final match in Auckland on Wednesday.
South Africa clinch NZ T20 series in thriller AFP News - Wed, Feb 22, 2012
South Africa battled to a thrilling three-run win over New Zealand to claim the Twenty20 series 2-1 after the Black Caps suffered a dramatic late batting collapse in … More »South Africa clinch NZ T20 series in thriller
South Africa battled to a thrilling three-run win over New Zealand to claim the Twenty20 series 2-1 after the Black Caps suffered a dramatic late batting collapse in Auckland on Wednesday.
New Zealand pays silent tribute to quake dead AFP News - Wed, Feb 22, 2012
New Zealand paused for two minutes' silence on Wednesday to mark the first anniversary of the devastating Christchurch earthquake, which left 185 people dead. More »New Zealand pays silent tribute to quake dead
New Zealand paused for two minutes' silence on Wednesday to mark the first anniversary of the devastating Christchurch earthquake, which left 185 people dead.
Cruise passenger held in Sydney over cocaine haul AFP News - Wed, Feb 22, 2012
A British cruise ship passenger arrested in Sydney after he allegedly tried to import a large quantity of cocaine into Australia was refused bail on Wednesday. More »Cruise passenger held in Sydney over cocaine haul
A British cruise ship passenger arrested in Sydney after he allegedly tried to import a large quantity of cocaine into Australia was refused bail on Wednesday.
New Zealand win toss, bowl against South Africa AFP News - Wed, Feb 22, 2012
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum won the toss and sent South Africa in to bat in the third and final Twenty20 international in Auckland on Wednesday. More »New Zealand win toss, bowl against South Africa
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum won the toss and sent South Africa in to bat in the third and final Twenty20 international in Auckland on Wednesday.
Huge rare pink diamond found in Australia AFP News - Wed, Feb 22, 2012
Mining giant Rio Tinto said it has unearthed a "remarkable" 12.76 carat pink diamond in Australia, the largest of the rare and precious stones ever found in the resources-rich … More »Huge rare pink diamond found in Australia
Mining giant Rio Tinto said it has unearthed a "remarkable" 12.76 carat pink diamond in Australia, the largest of the rare and precious stones ever found in the resources-rich nation.
Megaupload's Kim Dotcom granted bail in N.Zealand AFP News - Wed, Feb 22, 2012
Megaupload boss Kim Dotcom was freed on bail in a surprise move, after a New Zealand judge dismissed fears the internet tycoon would flee the country to escape US online … More »Megaupload's Kim Dotcom granted bail in N.Zealand
Megaupload boss Kim Dotcom was freed on bail in a surprise move, after a New Zealand judge dismissed fears the internet tycoon would flee the country to escape US online piracy charges.
N.Zealand's Fletcher interim profit down 13% AFP News - Wed, Feb 22, 2012
New Zealand's largest listed company, Fletcher Building, reported a 13 percent drop in interim net profit on Wednesday amid flat residential construction in New Zealand … More »N.Zealand's Fletcher interim profit down 13%
New Zealand's largest listed company, Fletcher Building, reported a 13 percent drop in interim net profit on Wednesday amid flat residential construction in New Zealand and Australia.
Australian tycoon turns on luxury hotel chain Hyatt AFP News - Wed, Feb 22, 2012
One of Australia's richest men, Clive Palmer, was Wednesday embroiled in a legal battle with hotel firm Hyatt, alleging it "siphoned" millions of dollars from a resort … More »Australian tycoon turns on luxury hotel chain Hyatt
One of Australia's richest men, Clive Palmer, was Wednesday embroiled in a legal battle with hotel firm Hyatt, alleging it "siphoned" millions of dollars from a resort he owns to the United States.
New Zealand honours quake dead, one year on AFP News - Wed, Feb 22, 2012
New Zealand paused for two minutes' silence Wednesday to mark the first anniversary of the devastating Christchurch earthquake which left 185 people dead. More »New Zealand honours quake dead, one year on
New Zealand paused for two minutes' silence Wednesday to mark the first anniversary of the devastating Christchurch earthquake which left 185 people dead.
Megaupload's Kim Dotcom granted bail in N. Zealand AFP News - Wed, Feb 22, 2012
Megaupload boss Kim Dotcom was granted bail in New Zealand Wednesday after previously being kept behind bars over fears he would flee the country to escape US online … More »Megaupload's Kim Dotcom granted bail in N. Zealand
Megaupload boss Kim Dotcom was granted bail in New Zealand Wednesday after previously being kept behind bars over fears he would flee the country to escape US online piracy charges.
Afghanistan's Karzai says speaks to Taliban every day - report Reuters - Tue, Feb 21, 2012
CANBERRA (Reuters) - Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai said his government talks to the Taliban every day through intermediaries, according to an interview by Australia's … More »Afghanistan's Karzai says speaks to Taliban every day - report
CANBERRA (Reuters) - Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai said his government talks to the Taliban every day through intermediaries, according to an interview by Australia's SBS television for broadcast on Tuesday. Afghan and U.S. officials are seeking negotiations with the Taliban as a way of ensuring peace after foreign …
Ponting to bat on in Tests after ODI demise AFP News - Tue, Feb 21, 2012
World Cup-winning skipper Ricky Ponting, cricket's second-highest one-day scorer, vowed to fight on in Australia's Test team despite being dumped from the limited-overs … More »Ponting to bat on in Tests after ODI demise
World Cup-winning skipper Ricky Ponting, cricket's second-highest one-day scorer, vowed to fight on in Australia's Test team despite being dumped from the limited-overs side.