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New South Wales rains raise hopes of end to drought (BBC News)
Since Christmas, parched areas of New South Wales, Australia's most populous state, have received their best rains in a decade, fuelling hopes the continent's worst drought in a century may finally be easing.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:35:24 GMT

New South Wales, University of (Independent)
The University of New South Wales (UNSW) is Australia’s first international university attracting outstanding scholars and students from around the world. UNSW was established in 1949 and has been receiving international students since 1951. Currently, of the 44,000 students studying at UNSW, more than 9,900 are international students from over 135 countries.
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:42:36 GMT

Rains raise Australia drought hopes (BBC News)
Heavy rains in Australia's parched New South Wales raise hopes the worst drought in a century could be nearing its end.
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:12:48 GMT

Rain delays start of Sydney Shield match (Brisbane Times)
The start of play was delayed in the Sheffield Shield cricket match between New South Wales and South Australia at the SCG.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:48:46 GMT

For another view of Australia, explore the rainforests and waterfalls (EARTHtimes.org)
Coffs Harbour, Australia - Red earth and the shimmering heat coming off the sandstone cliffs: This is a typical image of Australia. But down under can also be something quite different - for example, in the northern part of New South Wales. ...
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:20:54 GMT

Khawaja puts Blues in control (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
New South Wales was a dominant 5 for 332 at stumps on day one of the Sheffield Shield match against South Australia at the SCG.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:35:43 GMT

Cricket: Khawaja sparks Blues (sportal.com.au)
A blistering century from Usman Khawaja in trying conditions has helped New South Wales to a strong position at stumps on day one of the Sheffield Shield clash against South Australia at the SCG.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:38:18 GMT

Canadian wheelchair user beaten in Australia (CBC Manitoba)
A 35-year-old Canadian who uses a wheelchair has been beaten in Sydney, Australia, and is in hospital in serious condition, according to police reports.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:03:23 GMT

Classy Khwaja lifts Blues (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Boom New South Wales youngster Usman Khawaja hammered a century to steer his team to 4 for 234 at tea on the opening day of the Sheffield Shield match against South Australia at the SCG.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:35:54 GMT

Wheelchair-bound Canadian, 35, beaten in Australia (CTV Winnipeg)
A wheelchair-bound Canadian man, reportedly from Winnipeg, is recovering in hospital after a vicious beating at the hands of two teenagers in Sydney, Australia.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:25:33 GMT