Travel industry seeks to open up last great wilderness

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Concerns about damage to the delicate ecosystem of Antarctica have until now prevented the development of a tourist industry in the region. However, Australia now plans to convert two of its three research bases in Antarctica into summer bases for tourists. Australia would face strong opposition from Greenpeace if it were to go ahead with this plan, even though it has stressed the need to comply with strict environmental controls. Conflict over environmental protection is likely to be heightened by the fact that Antarctica is believed to have large reserves of coal, iron ore, oil and uranium.

Environmental aspects, Antarctic regions

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Second patient turns to Dr Death

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Considerable controversy continues to surround the voluntary euthanasia law which has been introduced in Australia's Northern Territory. Under the law, terminally ill people are allowed to choose to die, and one person has already done so. A second has now announced her intention to kill herself under this law. The Australian parliament has voted to overturn the law, and doctors in the Northern Territory itself have attempted to avoid any involvement with euthanasia.

Laws, regulations and rules, Euthanasia, Northern Territory

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Foreign wizards muscle in on Oz

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Several big Australian businesses have been taken over by foreigners, including the Fairfax newspaper group, Westpac bank and Castlemaine XXXX. Campbell Soup is negotiating the takeover of Arnotts, who have made biscuits in Australia since 1866. Founded by Scot William Arnott, the company is the most famous Australian brand name. It is the 7th largest biscuit producer in the world. Campbells see it as an aid to launching Western foods in Asia.

Canned specialties, Frozen specialties, not elsewhere classified, Australia, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Campbell Soup Co., Biscuits, Arnotts Ltd.

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