Torrential rain causes chaos in Victoria

Bad weather caused chaos in Australia's southern states on Saturday, with major flooding in Victoria state.

Six ways to stay active in retirement

Retirement doesn't have to be a time for rest. It's also a time to try out some fantastic activities you were afraid to venture into because of work. Take advantage of newly found free time and get more socially involved with some of these fun activities.

101 things to do in Wyobraska

Nothing to do? No way! For years we’ve heard the lament that there’s nothing to do in Nebraska. At the Star-Herald, we don’t believe that.

Alert system on for floods

UPDATE 6.29pm: AN emergency alert system created after the Black Saturday bushfires was used for the first time today to warn Victorians  of floods.  

Army called in to help evacuate

UPDATE 2.39pm: THE army has been called in to evacuate homes in central Victoria as torrential rain brings severe floods.

Readers describe the big quake

ODT readers have described cowering in doorways and under tables during the magnitude 7.1 earthquake which shook the South Island early this morning. read more

Senior emerges in water sports

Some play soccer, some play softball; Ryan Doberstein jet skis. Doberstein, a senior accounting major, discovered his love of jet skiing at a young age and immediately realized he had natural talent. "When I was 13, my cousin had bought a stand up Jet Ski on the lake," he said.

Police: Discovery Hostages Planned Escape

Officers Heard "Pop" Just Before SWAT Team Moved in on Suspect; Captives Looked Ready to Run, Authorities Say

Police Find 4 Devices at Residence Linked to Lee

Montgomery County Police Safely Detonate 4 Additional Devices Discovered

Kendrick Morris rape case goes to jury

Jurors have begun deciding whether a teenager raped a 62-year-old day care worker in June 2007. Prosecutors told them there is no doubt. They held up pictures of defendant Kendrick Morris. They stood over him and pointed at him. And they repeatedly flashed a huge poster board with his DNA profile.

New Website Breaks the Mould in the Presentation of Online Luxury

(PRWEB) May 17, 2010 -- Elitemarket.com the London based online ultra-luxury showcase, today announced the launch of the first virtual ski village on the Internet. The elitemarket "Ski...

Ski Price Index Tracks Last Minute Holidays Which Won't Break the Bank

(PRWEB) January 21, 2010 -- Keeping track of the best last minute skiing bargains is about to get easier this season with the launch of a new ski price index from Teletext Holidays. The new...

Snowstar Ski Area Ski Swap December 4

Andalusia, IL, (PRWEB) December 2, 2005 -- What better way to usher in the winter season but a great sale? Snowstar Winter Sports Park and the Snowstar Ski Patrol bring you the annual SKI SWAP on...

Snow falls in The Alps - PlanetSKI.eu

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Snow falls in The Alps PlanetSKI.eu In the meantime here are a couple of pictures. Across the Atlantic, Afriski, the only ski area that's been officially open in Africa for the southern ...

Dolphin Hydrofoil Personal Watercraft – To Thrill Your Nerves! - Walyou (blog)

Walyou (blog)

Dolphin Hydrofoil Personal Watercraft – To Thrill Your Nerves! Walyou (blog) Although I am still wondering how practical this jet ski or watercraft is, but for now the thing looks 'fantabulous'. Yes that is how I like to call this ...

'Lost Ski Areas of Southern Vermont' Book Is Off The Press - OnTheSnow.com

'Lost Ski Areas of Southern Vermont' Book Is Off The Press OnTheSnow.com People die, things get thrown out, ski areas get grown in. We've got to document it now before it's too late. "I've got great photos of Dutch Hill from 1985 ...

Smartphone Apps for Skiers and Snowboarders - First Tracks

Smartphone Apps for Skiers and Snowboarders First Tracks It's also linked to the latest pictures in Ski Utah's Flickr Photo Stream and deals from Ski Utah Members. Plus, "We have some really cool new additions ... and more »

Patience pays for Steamboat climbers - Steamboat Pilot

Patience pays for Steamboat climbers Steamboat Pilot It was like looking down Whiteout (ski trail at Steamboat Ski Area) early in the ski season when it's not in shape, and you say, 'I'm not skiing that. ... and more »