Who the bloody hell are we? Last week, Trade Minister Simon Crean announced that 'the Australian Government will spend $20 million over the next four years to deliver a new international brand for Australia.' In his press release, he asserts that 'we need a cohesive brand that captures the essence of Australia and underscores the quality of all that we have to offer in sectors such as trade, investment and education.'


Managing the risks. As expectations of an interest rate rise as soon as next month build, Jonathan Reeves says the future of Australian house prices remains unpredictable....

WHO WE ARE: A State of quivering expectation A column about Australia AWESOME is the only word for the power, reach and influence of this column's readers. A matter of days after they resoundingly endorsed this column's campaign to abolish State governments (which we listed as number 4 priority on The National To-Do List after becoming a republic, amalgamating with New Zealand and fixing the coat of arms), our political leaders start the process of abolition.


Global plan for diplomatic TV service IN a direct challenge to the ABC, Sky News has approached the federal government with plans to expand Australia's international diplomatic television broadcasting service into a global network....

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Samson director walks away a winner at Cannes WARWICK Thornton was a little deflated heading into the gala awards ceremony that closes the Cannes Film Festival. The night before, the Australian director's film Samson and Delilah missed out on the three awards in the Un Certain Regard section of the French festival.

Current flows for Australian rockers AC/DC ACDC Sydney - Veteran rock band AC/DC...

UNESCO has named Melbourne as its second City of Literature. Edinburgh became the first in 2004. http://www.theage.com.au/national/melbourne-hooks-the-books-20080819-3y9b.html?page=-1


Holmes thriller to be shot in Melbourne THE next starring role for Katie Holmes, wife of superstar Tom Cruise, will take place in Melbourne. The thriller Don't be Afraid of the Dark will start filming at the Docklands film studio in the next few months. http://www.theage.com.au/national/holmes-thriller-to-be-shot-in-melbourne-20090507-awrf.html...