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Pest exterminator lost in Outback survives on bugs

Lost in the rocky, remote Australian Outback, a former pest exterminator faced dehydration and death. Desperate for food, he turned to what he knew best — bugs, he said Wednesday.

Man Tries to Drive 310 Miles in Reverse

A 22-year-old man attempted to drive 310 miles in reverse on a remote Outback highway after his transmission failed, blocking his forward gears, police said Friday. The man was stopped by Western Australia state police on Thursday afternoon after they spotted his car roaring in reverse down the highway at about 40 mph, according to a statement.

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Video: Thirsty kangaroos invade outback town.
Source: Guardian Unlimited

The population of Thargomindah, in Queensland, of 203 people, swells with the arrival of hundreds of kangaroos and emus looking for water

Cicma: Outback Champions Tennis

Hello friends and Tennis Talk Colleagues. This week, I have been spending a lot of time at the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island; considering the Outback Champions Series event is taking place on the historic grass courts.

Australian PM Rudd dubbed "serial killer" by CNBC's Erin Burnett - over outback camel cull
Source: The Age

US CNBC's Erin Burnett went totally overboard by describing Australia's PM Kevin Rudd as a "serial killer" for approving a $19 million cull of feral camels that are devastating farms and the environment in outback Australia.

Missing British backpacker found alive
Source: the Mail online

In a sensational development, British backpacker Jamie Neale, lost for 12 days in the rugged forests of Australia's Blue Mountains, has been found alive. He walked out of the thick bushland early today, stunning searchers who had all but given him up for dead.

American tourist clings to train through Australian outback
Source: Telegraph

An American tourist is lucky to be alive after he survived for two and a half hours clinging to the outside of a train as it travelled through the Australian outback at speeds of up to 70mph.

Tourist survives harrowing two-hour night ride clinging to side of Australian train (video)
Source: Australian News Network

A YOUNG American tourist has survived a terrifying train ride in which he clung to the outside of the legendary Ghan in the freezing dark as it hit speeds up to 110km/h in the South Australian Outback.

Uluru remains are missing Victorian man
Source: National Nine News

Human remains discovered at the base of Uluru last week have been identified as those of a missing Victorian man. Craig Dallas Moor, 31, was reported missing on November 26 last year after his Ford Falcon sedan was found at the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park culture centre.

Best Recession Restaurant Deals
Source: walletpop.com

Excerpt: It might seem like everyone is raising their prices to combat higher costs, but these ten restaurant chains are actually lowering their prices to lure in customers with recession specials. And don't worry, there's more on the menu than just hot dogs and beans.

Aussie boy breaks into zoo, feeds animals to croc
Source: Associated Press - Google

SYDNEY, Australia (AP) — A 7-year-old boy broke into a popular Outback zoo, fed a string of animals to the resident crocodile and bashed several lizards to death with a rock, the zoo's director said Friday.

Nicole Kidman says waterfall helped pregnancy - CNN.com
Source: CNN

Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman said swimming in Australian Outback waterfalls may promote fertility and might have contributed to her unexpected pregnancy over the past year.

Outback mayor seeks "ugly duckling" women
Source: Reuters

CANBERRA (Reuters) - A plea for lovelorn female "ugly ducklings" to move to a remote Australian mining town to reverse a shortage of eligible women has landed the local mayor in hot water.

Man jumps on crocs' back to rescue wife
Source: www.aol.co.au

A man rescued his wife from the jaws of a crocodile in remote northern Australia by jumping on its back

The Worst Artery Cloggers in America
Source: Divine Caroline

Denny's, KFC, Chipolte, Pizza Hut, Outback, Sonic, Chili's, White Castle and others serve up some of the worst foods for your health in America. High in fat, calories, sodium and more...it's no wonder that everywhere you look there are people who are very overweight!

Racehorse escaped to freedom with wild brumbies
Source: Guardian Unlimited

Searchers are scouring the Australian outback for a thoroughbred horse who escaped from his paddock and may have joined a herd of wild horses.

Photo of Subaru Outback Urban Selection
Source: supercarstuning.com

New Subaru Outback model named Urban Selection

Zagat Fast-Food Survey
Source: Zagat.com

The results are in and the battle of the burger behemoths has been decided – and if you were betting on Mickey D's or the King to rank as the nation's premier patty purveyor, guess again.

Why College Football Needs a Playoff System
Source: unofficiallypsu.com

Well, bowl season is finally upon us, 3 weeks of meaningless games leading up to the disputable national title game.

PSU Nittany Lions Ready to Clash with Tennessee in the Outback Bowl
Source: GoPSUsports.com

TAMPA, Fla.; December 23, 2006 – The Penn State football team resumed practice today with its first workout in Florida in preparation for its Outback Bowl clash with No.

Oodanatta Outback Travel
Source: Australian News Network

Outback Australia is an experience on its own..this is the story of a couple travelling to Outback Oodanatta in Australia

OSI Agrees to $3.2B Buyout Deal
Source: International Business Times

OSI Restaurant Partners Inc., which owns Outback Steakhouse announced Monday that it had a buyout deal with a private consortium.

Knock Knock, Who's There? Outback Refugees.
Source: The Sydney Morning Herald

"They (Australians) could wake up in the middle of the night with total strangers standing on their back doors with no health checks, no background checks whatsoever," Mr Entsch told reporters. ________

Peter Falconio killer launches appeal
Source: BBC News

Bradley Murdoch has launched an appeal in the northern states of Australia. This doesn't suprise me so much, i never was really convinced by the prosecution and even feel that Miss Lees might be the culprit in all this. Untill a body turns up i doubt i will be convinced.

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