History's forgotten heroes

IT TOOK all of our efforts to convince our guide that the railway existed or, at least, that it once had.

No-fly zone pays off for Obama with surge of support

WASHINGTON: As Barack Obama and the leaders of France and Britain decide their next move to curb Muammar Gadaffi's armed assault on Libya's rebels, American opinion has started swinging behind the US President over his handling of the crisis.

Anti-conservative forum

THE campaign by Labor and the retiring Greens MP Ian Cohen to prevent the Coalition controlling both houses of Parliament has moved to the Legislative Council with plans for a gathering of progressive leaders.

Hey true blue! Hopes rise a gentle giant's back from the abyss

THE friendliest fish in the sea could be making a comeback in Victorian waters.

He's at the crossroads and looking up

John Mullen redirected his career. Asciano is next, writes Matt O'Sullivan.

Voices from the street speak the truth ��� it's leaders that lie

We tend to believe those in power, but as the Iraq war shows, we shouldn't.

Young voters are swimming against the tide

YOUNG people are defying the broader voter trend and supporting the Labor government at next month's state election, the latest Nielsen poll suggests.

Kindness helps turn the tide

Truckies have gone beyond the call of duty, uniting to help victims of the Queensland floods, writes Steve Skinner.

Equinox tides, Orion's beach, Jervis Bay

Walking the beach, the first time for a year,

against the tide

Former weather presenter Sara Groen channels the '70s in floaty dresses, with a chance of flowers. Forecast: you'll look damned fine.

The 'Itch' that Youzhny just could not scratch

Canadian Milos Raonic is regarded by many as the next big thing, writes Peter Hanlon.

Dykes may be vital in stemming Venice effect

DYKES, seawalls and other barriers may have to be built to save thousands of coastal properties, many of them in Sydney and Melbourne, according to a landmark study.

Rising seas wash away Mabo's victory

In Poland, where I am going soon, ��complex�� attitudes to rules and regulations are a hangover from communist times. Rules, especially petty ones, are bent or broken when there are no consequences, and everyone turns a blind eye, according to the Culture Smart guide to Poland. Sounds like my kind of place.

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Tides Are Changing As Crowds Flock For View

YESTERDAY'S king tide provided a dramatic preview of climate change, according to environmental and science groups, but Illawarra beachgoers were happy to just enjoy the unusual phenomenon while it lasted.

Sea Levels To Blame, As Tides Hint At Future Of Our Coastline

SCIENTISTS say today's king tide, forecast for 9.50am, will show what the Illawarra's coastlines could look like in 50 years' time.

Tide Is A Window To 2060

HIGH tides forecast for this morning will show what the nation's coastline could look like in 50 years, scientists say.

Under The Surface

Austinmer's Jack Cochrane uses his camera and its special attachment to capture images of a world we live near but which most of us seldom see, writes LOUISE TURK. The Illawarra is famed for its stunning coastline.

Take Two Soulmates

BOB and BETTY DUNNE both suffered great emotional and physical pain after World War II. But the former Dapto butcher and his wife have spent nearly 60 years in love. During the war, I was in the special forces behind enemy lines in Italy, undercover on a fishing boat. We surveyed the beaches for the tides and whether there were any mines. I was only 17 when I started.

The Holy Grail Is A Suburban Sherrin

WHAT a triumph of footy faith these AFL-free weekends in Melbourne are turning out to be. Granted, to some Melburnians last weekend was a bit like World Youth Day without the Pope or the young people, but for me it was a long-overdue opportunity to rekindle my belief in our great game.