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Soon, cars that give drivers fuel saving advices

Soon, cars that give drivers fuel saving advicesSydney, March 9 : Cars that give owners tips on how to attain maximum mileage while driving may soon be reality, thanks to a technology that is due in an Audi that wil be launched in Australia early next year.

The technology monitors driver behaviour and offers advice to cut fuel use, in turn reducing emissions of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide.

The advices it gives include tips on the best gear to be in, not putting your foot on the clutch too early, and not using the accelerator when starting the car.

Kangaroo crashes through Canberra bedroom window

Kangaroo crashes through Canberra bedroom window Sydney - A

ICC says it can’t guarantee players safety after Lahore attack: Logart

ICC says it can’t guarantee players safety after Lahore attack: LogartSydney, Mar 8 : The International Cricket Council has said it can't guarantee the safety and security of international cricketers in any part of the world following the Lahore terrorist attack on the Sri Lankan team.

ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat said on Sunday that the well-orchestrated attacks on the Sri Lanka team's convoy in Pakistan on last Tuesday had forever changed the sporting world's landscape.

‘Love, forgiveness, friendship and family’ enabled Hillary Clinton to get over hubby’s adultery

‘Love, forgiveness, friendship and family’ enabled Hillary Clinton to get over hubby’s adulterySydney, Mar 8 : Reflecting on her life in the public spotlight, US secretary of state Hillary Clinton said it was "love, forgiveness, friendship and family" that enabled her to get past her husband''s adultery.

During an interview on a popular women''s program on the Turkish channel, NTV, the former First Lady divulged when she fell in love and shared how she dealt with personal struggles.

Tourism Queensland accused of ‘bikini bias’ for ‘Best Job in the World’

Tourism Queensland accused of ‘bikini bias’ for ‘Best Job in the World’Sydney, Mar 7 : Tourism Queensland has come under fire for choosing only young people "who looked cute in a bikini or... guy(s) with a washboard stomach".

In a letter to Tourism Queensland CEO Anthony Hayes, a Canadian "baby boomer" and caretaker reject Mandy Spottiswoode has complaint that only beautiful people made to the `Best Job in the World' shortlist.

She said that the government authority had misled applicants about the type of candidate it wanted.

Buchanan interested in consultancy role with England cricket team

Buchanan interested in consultancy role with England cricket teamSydney, Mar 7 : Former Australian coach John Buchanan has turned down the England job, but may take on a consultancy role with the side during this year's Ashes series.

Buchanan, who stepped down from an eight-year stint after Australia's successful World Cup defence in the West Indies in 2007, until recently was a consultant with Cricket Australia.

He also worked with the British and Irish Lions rugby team, the Sydney Morning Herald reported.

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