Making science a career choice for indigenous Aussies
The number one aspiration for most teenagers on Australia’s Tiwi islands is to be a footballer. Our Big Wide World blogger asks how we can change this
POWER BROKER: Cheryl Haworth reflects on her dominant weightlifting career
Cheryl Haworth still gets noticed. The 28-year-old Savannah native made history at the 2000 Olympic Games in Australia when she became the youngest athlete to win an Olympic weightlifting medal. She captured bronze for the United States in the super heavyweight (75-plus kilogram, 165 pounds and up) division. That was 11 years ago, and Haworth retired from weightlifting in December, but she still …
Rural Australians Despair of Career Prospects
The promise of a ten-billion dollar package for rural Australia may have helped Julia Gillard win the vote, but according to new research released today, regional Aussies are still at a serious disadvantage when it comes to their career.
Ponting fit for fourth Test
Australia captain Ricky Ponting declared himself fit for the all-important fourth Ashes Test saying it could be the match of his career.
Ponting says he’s fit for fourth Test
Australia captain Ricky Ponting declared himself fit for the all-important fourth Ashes Test after a strong training session on Saturday.
