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Oh Snap! Dancers Stay on Their Toes in Australia
To celebrate its 35th anniversary, all-male ballet group Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, also known as "The Trocks," has taken a trip to Australia. The talented group, founded in New York City in 1974, performs parodies of classical ballet in drag. During their 35-year run, the dancers have put on productions around the world, even doing a show for Prince Charles.
Cute Alert! Seagull Invades Newsroom
Australian newscaster Peter Hitchiner had to share the news desk today with a guest anchor who flew in just for the occasion. Oh by the way — the co-anchor happened to be a giant seagull. Watch and enjoy some live-television ridiculousness.
Très Bizarre: Australian Brothels Offer Seniors a Discount
Next week is National Seniors Week in Australia. In order to get in the spirit, Melbourne brothels and escort services are offering a senior discount! Any brothel or escort aligned with Australian Adult Entertainment will be offering anywhere from $5 off, to a full 50 percent discount on sexual services.
Oh Snap! Red Sky at Morning, Aussies Take Warning
Sydney, Australia's Luna Park looks a little eerie against the glowing red sky. Thanks to a major windstorm, a gigantic dust cloud is blanketing the city, interrupting air travel and posing some health risks. At least it makes for some beautiful photographs.
Australian "Sex Party" Wants to Change Negative Notions
Australians will find a new political party on the ballot next time there's a vote. The Australian Sex Party has officially registered as a political party. Its mission is to further an open and positive discussion about sexual topics like censorship, education, health, and discrimination.
Radio Show Halted After Having Girl Admit Her Rape On-Air
The Australian media is taking an irresponsible and extremely unsettling "joke" about rape seriously. The country's highest-rated morning show — "The Kyle and Jackie O Show" — has been canceled for now, after it had a 14-year-old girl submit to an on-air lie detector test during which she admitted to being raped. The host, Kyle Sandilands, has also been fired from his job as a judge on Australian Idol.
Public Marriage Proposal Rejected — What Would You Do?
There's always a risk involved in a marriage proposal — she (or he) could say no! But a person heightens that risk when he decides on a public proposal. Yesterday on Australian national television, a man surprised his girlfriend of three years and proposed to her on stage.
All You Need Is Love . . . Not!
Researchers at Australian National University set out to discover what makes couples stick together and ended up with a long list of circumstances that make couples more likely to split up.
For six years, the study tracked 2,500 couples who were married or living together. Some factors that influence a relationship's staying power include:
- Age: A husband who is nine or more years older than his wife is twice as likely to get divorced.
On Fire: Australia Battles Deadliest Natural Disaster in History
Victoria, Australia is welcoming cooler weather, as authorities say it will take several more days to contain blazes that have killed over 100 people.
On site last weekend, Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd proclaimed: "Hell and all its fury has visited the good people of Victoria in the past 24 hours." These residents can thank a record breaking heatwave and perhaps arsonists for the hellish experience.
Heat Wave! Record Highs Burn Australia
The Midwest might be suffering from severe Winter storms and power outages, but Down Under record-high temperatures are torturing rural towns with wild fires, and Australian Open tennis players and spectators with heat stroke. In Melbourne, temperatures reached 113 F° (45.1°C), marking the third consecutive day with temperatures over 109°F (43°C).
The conditions have been described as furnace-like, and the professional tennis players in town have quicker feet than usual — they say their feet feel like they're burning through their shoes.
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