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• 'Croc Dundee' to tax man: 'Come and get me'
SYDNEY, Australia - “Crocodile Dundee” star Paul Hogan challenged Australian tax authorities Friday to track him down in the United States after a newspaper report that he was under investigation for tax evasion. The 68-year-old actor has ...
• Companies begin quest for oil, gas off Florida
In March, four companies — Australia-based BHP Billiton Petroleum Deepwater Inc., Houston-based Anadarko E&P Co., Shell Offshore Inc. and Italian oil and natural gas company Eni SpA — purchased leases on 36 Gulf of Mexico tracts under the 2006 ...
• Report: Biofuels blamed for food price crisis
Even successive droughts in Australia have had a marginal impact. Instead, the report said the EU and U.S. drive for biofuels has had the biggest impact on food supply and prices.
• Phelps sets world record in 200 IM
Phelps claimed his fourth individual victory of the trials with a time of 1 minute, 54.80 seconds, beating the mark of 1:54.98 he set while winning seven events at last year’s world championships in Australia.
• Bourbon producers see amber-colored future
Wild Turkey is projecting 12 percent growth this year in its export business, having beefed up distribution of its premium brands and expanded offerings in such key markets as Australia and Japan.

» Frankston Scout Jamboree Medal - Displays 1935 Australian Jamboree medal.