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Abode Apartments Bendigo
Sun, Jan 29th 2012, 00:27
Contemporary luxurious living close to the Lake District, Art's Precinct, CBD shopping, historic buildings and Bendigo's finest cafes and restaurants
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World’s Fastest Train Unveiled in China
Mon, Dec 28th 2009, 12:42
The world’s fastest train was unveiled in China this week. The super-high-speed train will travel at an average speed of 350kph (217 mph) – racing ahead of other high speed trains in Japan and France that travel an average of 240 – 270 kph.
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Jellyfish Stings
Mon, Nov 2nd 2009, 11:18
Jellyfish sting automatically when an object comes into contact with their tentacles. Even a beached or dying jellyfish will sting if something comes into contact with the stinging cells on their tentacles.
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The world’s first Undersea Resort opens in Fiji
Fri, Oct 9th 2009, 12:07
The world’s first Undersea Resort represents a new travel trend. Enjoy the ultimate in sea views from your undersea suite just off a pristine Fiji island.
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Earthquake and Tsunami activity in the Pacific Ring of Fire
Thu, Oct 1st 2009, 11:10
The Pacific Ring of Fire is one of the main zones of earthquake and tsunami activity in the world. Sumatra and Samoa lie within this zone and are the latest victims of the ring of fire.
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Win the trip of a lifetime
Mon, Sep 14th 2009, 12:25
Baysider watched as the lucky Ben Southall was appointed as caretaker of the paradise islands of the Great Barrier Reef. Now he is recruiting helpers ...
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Bikini Atoll Diving
Fri, Aug 28th 2009, 12:27
Bikini Atoll has some of the most dramatic wreck diving opportunities in the world thanks to its history as a military test site.
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Bikini Atoll
Mon, Aug 24th 2009, 17:29
This tiny atoll has received fame far greater than its size … it is the inspiration for the name of the tiniest swimwear, site of some of the hugest nuclear explosions and now one of the prime wreck diving locations on earth.
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Kokichi Mikimoto: the father of Pearl Culture
Mon, Jul 20th 2009, 12:29
11 July 1893 was a significant day for the pearl industry. It was then that Japan’s Kokichi Mikimoto first produced a perfect round cultured pearl.
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Broome, Western Australia
Fri, Jul 17th 2009, 12:30
Broome in Western Australia produces some of the finest cultured pearls in the world. This town has a long association with the pearl industry.
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The Great Australian Bight
Mon, Jun 29th 2009, 12:40
If you look at a map of Australia you will notice that there is a large “bite†out of the south coast – this forms a huge bay known as the Great Australian Bight.
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Port Lincoln Tuna Aquaculture
Fri, Jun 26th 2009, 16:57
15 years ago Port Lincoln was known for its struggling tuna canning industry. These days, Port Lincoln leads the world with a thriving Tuna Aquaculture industry that services the insatiable Japanese market.
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Port Lincoln, Southern Australia
Wed, Jun 24th 2009, 12:31
Port Lincoln lies on the scenic Eyre Peninsula in Southern Australia. This is a true bayside city that has its livelihood closely linked with the ocean.
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The Best Job in the World: Caretaker of Great Barrier Reef Islands in Queensland Australia
Thu, May 7th 2009, 11:56
Its official ... the most publicised job application process is over! A briton has been selected from over 34,000 applicants to become caretaker of an idyllic island in the Great Barrier Reef of Australia.
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Ambassador City Jomtien, Largest Resort in the World
Wed, Apr 8th 2009, 12:14
Ambassador City : largest holiday resort in the world. This vast complex of holiday apartments is located on Jomtein Beach in Thailand.
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Jomtien Beach, Thailand
Mon, Apr 6th 2009, 12:31
Jomtien Beach, south of Pattaya, is a quieter residential beach resort destination.
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Koh Larn (Coral Islands), Largest of the Pattaya Islands
Fri, Apr 3rd 2009, 12:05
Ko Larn or Coral Island is just a 45 minute boat ride from Pattaya. This island makes for an ideal daytrip from Pattaya and is a welcome escape from all the traffic and bustle of the mainland beaches.
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Pattaya Beach - Chonburi, Thailand
Mon, Mar 30th 2009, 12:13
Pattaya is firmly on the map as one of Thailands foremost tourist centres, a centre for sun, sea, adventure and nightlife just 165 kilometres southeast of Bangkok.
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Longest Suspension Bridge in the World, the Pearl Bridge
Fri, Mar 6th 2009, 10:58
The Pearl Bridge, or the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, currently holds the record for the longest suspension bridge in the world, the tallest suspension bridge in the world and is also the most costly suspension bridge building project ever undertaken.
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Dream Job?
Tue, Jan 20th 2009, 11:48
Fancy the job of caretaker on a paradise island on the Great Barrier Reef?
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