Phil Mercer Archive
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Oct 21, 2010
Regular aftershocks since it was convulsed by worst earthquake in 80 years have made living in Christchurch a nerve-racking experience.
Read Article Christchurch still on edge after earthquake
Oct 05, 2010
Australian surfer faces $10,000 in fines after claims his daredevil antics could have been traumatic for giant mammal and catastrophic for the boy. Read Article Search on for whale-riding teenager
Sep 24, 2010
Australia's fledgling camel industry has demanded the government stop wasting millions of dollars culling feral herds in the outback and focus instead on boosting meat exports to the Middle East. Read Article Camel industry demands end to Australian cull
Sep 20, 2010
Ed Husic, the first Muslim elected to the Australian federal parliament, has urged the country's Islamic community to do more to condemn extremism and religious violence. Read Article First Muslim MP elected Down Under
Aug 21, 2010
Most Muslims see no difference between the main parties, and the leader of an Islamic centre says many voters are disenchanted. Read Article Minority rights at centre of Aussie vote
Aug 18, 2010
Employees are working longer hours and it is taking a heavy toll on their health and family life, according to a new university survey. Read Article Work takes toll on Australian family life
Jul 21, 2010
Environmentalists fear exploration and drilling would put at risk pristine beaches, clean water and migrating grounds for whales and dolphins. Read Article Australian activists mount anti-oil campaign
Jul 08, 2010
A new generation of young professionals meet to tackle the impact of worsening droughts and population growth as well as threat of war. Read Article Thirsty world faces up to water fears
Jul 06, 2010
First review into experience of black African refugees reveals enclaves where xenophobia is still a widespread and disturbing daily reality. Read Article African migrants to Australia caught in a spiral of bigotry
Jun 27, 2010
The water-catching back of an African beetle may hold the key to saving drought-ridden countries. Read Article Pulling water out of the air
