West Island (Cocos Islands)

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The 'stolen' human beings

theage.com.au     Jul 29, 2008   114 related          

Ramesh Fernando wants an apology for refugees held in detention. PICTURE: JUSTIN McMANUS Photo: Justin McManus FORMER detainee Ramesh Fernando was sceptical when he heard about the Government's proposed changes to detention...                    

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Roderick MacLean: oversaw the evacuation of the Cocos islanders

timesonline.co.uk     Jul 22, 2008          

Roderick MacLean was the civil servant who presided over the evacuation of the inhabitants of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands — an archipelago of 27 small coral islands in the Indian Ocean — for a new life in Australia and North...                    

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Is There Any Booty Left For the Taking in the Caribbean?

newsblaze.com     Jul 16, 2008   1 related          

By R.J. Smith Often in these times of corporations and modern warfare, we forget that some places in this world are still virtually untouched by our evil developmental hands. "Jurassic Park" and possibly "Treasure Island" were...                    

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Planning a diveless trip in Costa Rica

nwsource.com     Jul 11, 2008          

Costa Rica's Coco Island is known for its diving areas but it may be possible to arrange for a diveless visit. Q: How can I arrange a trip to Cocos Island in Costa Rica to hike and shoot photos? I am not really interested in...                    

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Sep 1, 2008: SHARKWATER Exhibition - International Fishing Hall of Fame at IGFA Fishing Hall of...

yahoo.com     Jul 4, 2008   3 related          

The IGFA Journeys Theatre is hosting the award-winning documentary Sharkwater at selected showtimes. An interactive and educational exhibition based around shark conservation will be featured in the Museum's Changing Gallery. A...                    

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States and territories

wordpress.com     Jun 21, 2008          

Australia has six states, two major mainland territories, and other minor territories. The states are New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, and Western Australia. The two major mainland territories...                    

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Note to self: Behave Suspiciously

jannaverse.blogspot.com     Jun 19, 2008          

One of the neat things my new computer has is something called Google Earth. The rest of Michigan is mostly just as bad (Except for the BIG cities). And the roads?Why not have THAT much detail in rural Michigan, where lots more...                    

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ARRL DXCC Desk Approves TI9KK Operation

arrl.org     May 21, 2008          

ARRL DXCC Manager Bill Moore, NC1L, reports that the 2008 TI9KK DXpedition to Cocos Island has been approved for DXCC credit. "If you had cards rejected for this operation, please send an e-mail to the ARRL DXCC Desk to have your DXCC record updated," Moore said.                    

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Cocos Crossing expects big turnout

guampdn.com     May 18, 2008          

By Eric Palacios • For Pacific Sunday News • May 18, 2008 One of the island's longest-running sporting events will take place later this month, in the blue, pristine waters off the village of Merizo. The 18th Annual International Cocos Crossing is scheduled for May 25 and is expected to draw...                    

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Opposition strong to rodenticide on Cocos Island

kuam.com     Apr 30, 2008   1 related          

Heated debate continued this morning at the Guam Legislature on a measure that would prevent the use of pesticides on Cocos Island. The Department of Agriculture is proposing to eliminate the invasive and non-indigenous rodent population on Cocos in order to prepare the island for the release of...                    

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