Sydney, June 28 : Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s proposal for an Asia-Pacific community will be endorsed and supported only if it champions democracy, Republican presidential nominee John McCain has said.

Experts say that McCain’s views on the issue have the potential of exacerbating tensions between the United States and Communist-led China.

Senator McCain's lead adviser on Asia, Mike Green, said that while the Republican nominee supports the concept, "it's a mistake to set up something like this and give a 'pass' on democracy".

Melbourne, June 28 : Soldiers in the US now have a new way to rejuvenate – getting tattoos.

Sydney  - The Australian affiliate of internet auctioneer eBay announced Saturday it would postpone the implementation of its controversial PayPal- or cash-only policy, pending the outcome of an in

Sydney - An Australian exploring drains is lucky to be alive after spending three cold mid-winter days below the streets of Melbourne, officials said Saturday.

A senate inquiry looking into the sexualisation of children in the media has recommended setting up dedicated children’s television channels. The report by the Senates environment, communications and arts committee, was at the urging of outgoing Democrat leader Lyn Allison.
The report felt that the inappropriate sexualization of children in Australia was a matter of increasing concern and needed action by society. "In particular, the onus is on broadcasters, publishers, advertisers, retailers and manufacturers to take account of these community concerns," the report said.
Family First senator Steve Fielding criticized the report saying, "The better recommendations are not expressed strongly enough to make them effective, the industry has gotten off lightly."

Melbourne, June 27 : Dr. Jayant Patel, who is also known as `Dr.