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Red Cross: By 2040 the Most Endangered Species in Asia Could Be Human
Australians will be challenged to consider the implications of an HIV/AIDS epidemic erupting in the Asia Pacific region in a new campaign launched today by Australian Red Cross. Read on...

Column: How Will You Fill the Space?
Given the turmultuous events of the past week, both in terms of terrorist action and the threat of substantial job losses here in Australia, contributor Michael Pollock looks at ways by which people may fill the voids in their lives in order to progress through challenging times. Read on...

Yahoo! To Bring Latin Grammy™ Experience to the World
Yahoo! Inc. today announced that it has joined forces with the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences to host the online experience for the 2nd Annual Latin Grammy™ Awards. Read on...

A New Punctuation Mark
Today Kasdan Publishing announced the release of The Birth Of Finney, a children's picture book introducing a new punctuation mark, dubbed the "Finate®," which the company hopes will become accepted as a standard. Read on...

MP3 Summit Confirms High-Profile Panelists
Some of the pre-eminent leaders in the digital music space have confirmed participation as panelists at the much-anticipated MP3 Summit 2001: Mobilizing Your Music event to be held in San Diego on July 12 and 13. Read on...

Shop Like a Pop Star
You've heard of "Shoppers for the Stars" but did you ever dream you could Shop with the Stars? For the first time, new technology is being used online to let fans of Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake shop alongside the two pop stars in an online shopping spree. Read on...

Lara Croft: Coming to a Silver Screen Near You
While fans of overblown cinematic drama may have has their blockbuster cravings satisfied this week with the release of Pearl Harbor, the real event of the season, in the eyes of gamers and action fans the world over is the upcoming release of Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. Read on...

Glitters Marks Mariah Carey's Debut with Virgin Records
After capturing headlines around the world with the news of her signing a record-breaking contract with Virgin Records, Mariah Carey just announced she will release Glitter, her eagerly-awaited Virgin Records debut album, in August of this year. Read on...

Natural Sleep Vital for 'Rebooting' Your Body in the Information Age, Claims Doctor
With more than two-thirds of adults now reporting problems with getting sufficient amounts of sleep, a leading expert on stress and nutrition says it's time to take a new look at the factors that have turned the 'Internet Age' into the 'Insomnia Age' for millions of us. Read on...

A Peek Behind-the-Scenes of Spielberg's Minority Report
Steven Spielberg and the popular fan site CountingDown.com will give internet audiences the opportunity to go behind-the-scenes of his latest film Minority Report starring Tom Cruise by visiting the film's craft service table via a web camera known as the Bagel Cam. Read on...

Macquarie Offers Investment Opportunity in Global Large Format Films
Australia's only listed investment bank, Macquarie Bank, is offering retail investors the opportunity to invest in a 3D animated Large Format Feature film, Hatchling, to show in IMAX-style theatres worldwide. Read on...

Study: Tanning Salon Exposure Can Lead to Skin Cancer
Reults of a study released from the United States by the American Academy of Dematology has revealed evidence that suggests a link between exposure to indoor tanning beds and the development of skin cancer. Read on...

Wong Kar-Wai's The Follow Premieres Online
The Follow, a new film by critically acclaimed director Wong Kar-Wai, premiered on BMWFilms.com last Friday. The film is part of an innovative series highlighting the work of A-list directors working within the short-film format. Read on...

Slamming on the Internet: Poets Bash for Cash
Thousand of poets are bashing each other daily on the Internet in what many are calling one of the world's most entertaining online activities. Read on...

Aussie Art Film to Open in New York
Amy, the award-winning Australian film which has won plaudits from audiences around the world, will have its New York premiere May 18. Read on...

NAB Announces 2001 Volunteer Awards
The National Australia Bank is now accepting nominations for the 2001 CommunityLink Volunteer Awards, whose goal is to highlight the outstanding contibutions made by volunteers to Australian society. This year's awards are special in that 2001 is the International Year of Volunteers. Read on...

Michael Crawford Climbs to No. 1
Just two weeks after its release, Walt Disney Records' Michael Crawford: The Disney Album rose to No. 1 on the charts in Australia. Read on...

Film Australia CEO Reappointed
Ms Sharon Connolly was today reappointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Government-owned production and distribution company, Film Australia. Read on...

Science Launches onto the Silver Screen
Scinema, Australia's first international science film and multimedia festival, will launch tomorrow night with the premier screening of Fragments of Genius - a documentary on the controversial research Australia's Professor Allan Snyder. Read on...

MAFW Set To Make It's Mark For The 6th Year
Showcasing some of the brightest talent of the SE Asian region, the 6th annual Mercedes Australian Fashion Week will center the eyes of the fashion world on Sydney this May. Read on...

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