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Australian extreme runners engage at race finish
An Australian couple were engaged at the finish line of the world’s coldest marathon
Wednesday, Apr 11, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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FBI-enforced web cut to affect thousands of Australians, ACMA reveals
Ten thousand Australian web users have been warned to remove malicious malware from their computers
Thursday, Mar 29, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Australia agrees currency swap with leading emerging market
The Reserve Bank of Australia has reached a currency swap agreement with China worth up to AUS$30 billion
Thursday, Mar 22, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Australia's most wanted criminal arrested
Malcom Naden, Australia's most wanted criminal, has reportedly been arrested.
Wednesday, Mar 21, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Oncoming cyclone threatens Australian iron ore bases
Iron ore ports in Australia have shut as a cyclone threatens to cause flood damage
Friday, Mar 16, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Swimming Australia marginalises Rice as it funds comeback stars
Stephanie Rice has been left out of any Olympics Games promotion as SA favours veteran swimmers
Monday, Mar 12, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Australian iron ore magnate loses privacy battle
Australian billionaire Gina Rinehart has lost a court battle regarding the privacy of a family dispute
Friday, Mar 09, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Mining surge could impact Great Barrier Reef, UN warns
Mining developments along the coastline of Queensland could damage the Great Barrier Reef, the UN has warned
Tuesday, Mar 06, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Australian Muslim women will need to show faces under new law
Muslim women will need to remove their face coverings under identity check laws
Monday, Mar 05, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Australia defeated by Sri Lanka in one-day tri-series
Australia have suffered a nine run defeat to Sri Lanka in the one-day tri series.
Friday, Mar 02, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Australian PM comes out of party challenge unscathed
Julia Gillard has seen off a leadership challenged from Kevin Rudd.
Monday, Feb 27, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Australia to face Olympics with smallest team in 20 years
The Australian Olympics team will be at its smallest size in 20 years when it arrives in London this July
Thursday, Feb 23, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Australian duo set first world record at Olympic velodrome
An Australian pair have set the first world record at the London velodrome
Friday, Feb 17, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Push for gay marriage continues in Australia
Two bills have been brought to the Australian parliament calling for the legalisation of same-sex marriage
Monday, Feb 13, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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100-year-old Australian construction company closes for trading
A 100-year-old construction company in Australia is set to go into liquidation after investors failed to follow through on a deal
Friday, Feb 10, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Lady Gaga to tour Australia
Fans of the singer could pick up tickets in Australia
Thursday, Feb 09, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Australia is fortunate in light of tough economic climate, BHP boss says
Australia described as fortunate considering economic turmoil gripping international markets
Wednesday, Feb 08, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Australian retail sales weaken in December, ABS says
The Australian economy suffered an unexpected blow in December when retail sales declined 0.1 per cent
Monday, Feb 06, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Australian ministers rally support for PM
Australian ministers are showing support for the premier as speculation suggests she will not serve a second term
Friday, Feb 03, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Aussie Open draws to a close in exciting finales
As Australia marks its national day tennis stars battle it out for a place in the Open finals at Melbourne
Thursday, Jan 26, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Defence force report calls for more bases in North Australia
The Australian Defence Force is considering expansions in the north and north west of the country
Monday, Jan 30, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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New tax arrangements will support struggling industries, Australian PM to say
The Australian prime minister is due to say that the Labour government will take steps to boost the economy
Tuesday, Jan 31, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Grass flip flops proving popular in Australia
Flip flops made from fake grass are selling well
Tuesday, Jan 31, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Western Australia braced for Tropical Cyclone Heidi
The north coast of Western Australia is bracing itself for Tropical Cyclone Heidi.
Wednesday, Jan 11, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Australians mark first anniversary of devastating floods
Australia has marked the one-year anniversary of last year's devastating floods.
Tuesday, Jan 10, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Australia crushes India in Sydney Test
Australia has delivered a crushing blow to India with a defeat in the Sydney Test.
Friday, Jan 06, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Vegemite changes name to Australia in commemorate edition
Vegemite is changing its name for a limited time only to commemorate Australia Day.
Thursday, Jan 05, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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South Australia issued bushfire warnings
Bushfire warnings have been issued in southern Australia as temperatures continue to soar.
Wednesday, Jan 04, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Hybrid sharks found off Australian coast
The world's first hybrid sharks have been discovered in Australian waters.
Wednesday, Jan 04, 2012 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Australian economy strong but concern grows over Europe
Australia's economy is expected to remain relatively stable in 2012, but there are concerns European financial problems could derail growth prospects.
Friday, Dec 30, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Australian Navy targets ex UK personnel
The Australian Navy is targeting UK navy personnel facing redundancy, to boost its own skills shortages.
Wednesday, Dec 28, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Australian police miss chance to catch wanted fugitive
Australian police have missed a golden opportunity to catch a wanted fugitive.
Thursday, Dec 22, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Australia faces unemployment catastrophe
Australia is on the brink of an unemployment catastrophe, with a dramatic loss of jobs expected.
Wednesday, Dec 21, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Australia to reopen baby death inquest
Australian authorities are to reopen an inquest into the death of a baby in 1980.
Tuesday, Dec 20, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Ricky Ponting warned not to expect call up
Australian cricket coach Mickey Arthur has warned that Ricky Ponting should not expect an immediate call-up.
Tuesday, Dec 20, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Australian politicians get salary increases
Politicians will get more money following an independent review.
Tuesday, Dec 20, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Migrant boat sinks off Indonesia
A migrant boat has sunk off the coast of Indonesia en route to Australia.
Monday, Dec 19, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Australian lesbian minister welcomes new baby
Australia's lesbian finance minister has welcomed her new baby into the world.
Wednesday, Dec 14, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Australian forces to speed up Afghanistan withdrawal
Australia is to speed up its withdrawal from Afghanistan, according to a report.
Monday, Dec 12, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Australia rejects Japanese call to protect whalers
Australian officials have rejected calls from Japan to protect its whaling fleet.
Wednesday, Dec 07, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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GB loses out to Australia in world hockey championship
Great Britain's hockey team lost to Australia 4-1 in their most recent match at the Champions Trophy.
Wednesday, Dec 07, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Australian income gap widens
The income gap in Australia has widened significantly, according to OECD figures.
Monday, Dec 05, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Australian court overturns Samsung Galaxy Tab ban
An Australian court has overturned a ban on the sale of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1.
Wednesday, Nov 30, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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British and Irish Lions rugby tour of Australia fixtures revealed
The British and Irish Lions have released the fixtures of their nine-match tour of Australia in 2013.
Monday, Nov 28, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Australia mourns nursing home fire victims
A fire at a nursing home in Sydney, Australia, has led to the deaths of six people.
Tuesday, Nov 22, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Australian 'killer' spiders found in Britain
Deadly spiders from Australia have been found in the UK.
Monday, Nov 14, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Australian tobacco companies criticise plain cigarette packets
The Australian Senate has approved plans to introduce the world's first plain cigarette packets.
Thursday, Nov 10, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Australia near lowest-ever Test total
Australia nearly scored the lowest-ever Test total in a game against South Africa.
Thursday, Nov 10, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Australia approves Clean Energy Act
Australia's Senate has approved the Clean Energy Act, despite much controversy.
Wednesday, Nov 09, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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USA boxing legend Joe Frazier loses battle with cancer
USA boxing icon Joe Frazier has died this week after losing his battle with cancer.
Tuesday, Nov 08, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Tiger Woods to break silence over racist slur in Australia
The former caddy of Tiger Woods is to be the topic of discussion in Australia after he made a racist slur about the player.
Monday, Nov 07, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Australian teenager facing drug charges in Bali
An Australian teenager has begged to be sent home while facing drugs charges in Bali.
Friday, Nov 04, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Australia set to host 2014 G20 summit
Australia will host the G20 leaders summit in 2014, after being proposed by world leaders.
Friday, Nov 04, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Man held in Australia after 'faking death'
A British man wanted for reportedly faking his own death has been arrested in Australia.
Thursday, Nov 03, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Australia's small businesses 'drive economic recovery'
Australia's small businesses are the driving force behind the country's economic recovery, according to a new report.
Wednesday, Nov 02, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Climate change puts seaweed species at risk of extinction
Significant numbers of seaweed species may be at risk of extinction due to rising sea temperatures.
Tuesday, Nov 01, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Ireland trounce Australia in Melbourne
Ireland has trounced Australia in the first of the two International Rules Tests in Melbourne.
Friday, Oct 28, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Australian livestock rules 'could harm economy'
New rules affecting the transportation of livestock could harm the Australian farming industry, it has been claimed.
Friday, Oct 21, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Amitabh Bachchan receives honorary Australian doctorate
Iconic Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan has received an honorary doctorate from an Australian university.
Thursday, Oct 20, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Protesters expected to disrupt Queen's Australia visit
Pro-republic protesters are expected to disrupt the Queen's visit to Australia tomorrow.
Tuesday, Oct 18, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Australia to process asylum seekers 'inside the borders'
Australia will now process all asylum seekers' claims inside the country, after a vote failed to gain enough support.
Friday, Oct 14, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Australia's Ashley-Cooper ready for tough All Blacks test
Australia's Adam Ashley-Cooper is hopeful the team can carry their determination against the Springboks into the semi-final against New Zealand.
Thursday, Oct 13, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Australia makes historic transgender ruling
Australia's highest court has ruled that two transgender people can be recognised legally as men.
Friday, Oct 07, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Helicopter crashes into New York river
A Sydney businesswoman has died after a helicopter crash in New York.
Thursday, Oct 06, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Australian trade surplus buoyed by strong mineral demand
Australia's trade surplus has witnessed strong growth due to significant mineral exports.
Tuesday, Oct 04, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Australia welcomes women into frontline combat roles
The Australian armed forces have changed their rules, meaning that women can now fill any roles they are capable of holding.
Tuesday, Sep 27, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Australian ancestral links to 'Siberian cave-man'
New evidence has emerged linking indigenous groups in Australia to prehistoric human remains in Siberia.
Tuesday, Sep 27, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Australian campaigner raises fears over euthanasia drug
Australian right-to-die campaigner Dr Philip Nitschke has raised concerns after a euthanasia drug was not approved.
Monday, Sep 26, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Michael Clarke keen for Australia to get the 'right coach for the job'
Tim Neilsen's replacement as Australian cricket coach needs to be right for the job, according to the team's captain.
Friday, Sep 23, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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UN must prioritise carbon reduction 'common targets and actions'
The UN must prioritise a common framework of targets and actions before signing carbon reduction agreement.
Friday, Sep 23, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Australia encourages foreign students with visa changes
Australia is looking to attract more foreign students with changes to its visa system.
Thursday, Sep 22, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Australia to launch 'third gender' on passports
Australia is launching a third gender on its passports to boost sexual and gender equality.
Thursday, Sep 15, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Jack Reed snubs Australia to represent England
Brisbane Broncos centre Jack Reed has chosen to play for England rather than Australia.
Friday, Sep 16, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Australian government 'to set up media investigation'
The government of Australia is to begin a media investigation after the UK News of the World phone hacking scandal.
Tuesday, Sep 13, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Australian 'backpack bomber' holds girl hostage in Sydney office seige
An Australian man claiming to have a bomb is holding his daughter hostage in Sydney.
Tuesday, Sep 06, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Scientists claim Barrier Reef coral could prevent sunburn
Scientists in the UK have identified a new compound in coral which they believe could be used to create a sunscreen.
Wednesday, Aug 31, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Australia moves closer to plain cigarette packaging
Australia has moved a step closer to becoming the first nation in the world to introduce plain cigarette packaging.
Tuesday, Aug 30, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Melbourne named world's most liveable city
Melbourne in Australia is the world's most liveable city, according to a new survey.
Tuesday, Aug 30, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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World's oldest fossils point to 'oxygen-free organisms'
New fossil discoveries in Australia appear to show that biological organisms were capable of living without oxygen 3.4 billion years ago.
Monday, Aug 22, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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News team dies in Australian helicopter crash
A reporter, cameraman and pilot have died in a helicopter crash in South Australia.
Friday, Aug 19, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Australian sperm donor has 'no right' to be on birth certificate
Cheap international calls are likely to be made about a ruling which has resulted in a sperm donor's name being forcibly removed from his child's birth certificate.
Thursday, Aug 18, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Australian railway 'great way to see outback'
People who want to experience authentic Australia should consider seeing the country by rail, one expert recommends.
Monday, Aug 15, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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New South Wales outback tourism increased
Tourism in New South Wales has seen a rise, figures show.
Monday, Aug 15, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Gap year skills 'adapted to workplace'
The skills gained on a gap year are adaptable to the workplace, a new survey has indicated.
Friday, Aug 12, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Quirky outback towns the subject of cheap international calls among travellers?
Travellers may enjoy the unique towns in the Australian outback.
Thursday, Aug 11, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Baby humpback rescued off Australian Gold Coast
Australian humpback rescued off Gold Coast.
Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Consider a Working Holiday Visa to visit Australia
People who want to make cheap international calls from an Australian holiday could opt for a Working Holiday Visa.
Friday, Aug 05, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Australia neck bomb 'elaborate hoax'
A teenage girl in Australia suffered through a ten hour ordeal when a man broke into her house and placed what was believed to be a bomb round her neck.
Thursday, Aug 04, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Kangaroo Island tours to prompt cheap international calls?
Kangaroo Island is 'Australia's Galapagos', many have said.
Wednesday, Aug 03, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Australian YouTube video to deter illegal immigrants?
The Australian government is hoping that a YouTube video will deter illegal immigrants from entering the country by boat.
Tuesday, Aug 02, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Shorter gap years still offer 'fabulous' travel opportunities
People who cannot afford to travel for a whole year may opt for a four month long stint instead.
Monday, Aug 01, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Cleanse for healthy skin, expert advises
Women should institute a cleansing routine in their makeup ritual for healthy skin, according to one specialist.
Monday, Aug 01, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Kids 'want more adventure'
The majority of children are craving more adventure in their lives, a survey has discovered.
Friday, Jul 29, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Australian storm decline may continue 'for 50 years'
Less rain and fewer storms may have been the subject of many cheap international calls to the UK by tourists recently, but now there is scientific evidence explaining the trend.
Thursday, Jul 28, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Be a 'good guest' when travelling
People should care about the sustainability of travel destination, according to one expert.
Wednesday, Jul 27, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Consider a number of airports to lower travel costs, expert says
Flying from a different airport than usual could save travellers money in the long run, one expert has commented.
Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Nonagenarian attacked by kangaroo while hanging out washing
A 94-year-old woman in Australia defended herself with a broom when a kangaroo attacked her, managing to crawl to safety.
Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Australia-Malaysia refugee swap deal attracts criticism
Critics have expressed concerns over a new deal between Australia and Malaysia designed to put an end to people smuggling.
Monday, Jul 25, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Forklift accident smashes substantial Australian wine export
An Australian wine company has lost around one-third of its takings for the year after a large amount of its product was smashed in a exportation accident.
Friday, Jul 22, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Dalai Lama refuses to rate MasterChef Australia contestants
Tibetan spiritual figurehead the Dalai Lama made a surprising appearance on MasterChef Australia.
Wednesday, Jul 20, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Top up holiday glow with gradual tan moisturiser, expert recommends
Those wanting to avoid looking pasty on the beach or hold onto their holiday glow after their return should try a gradual tan moisturiser, one expert has recommended.
Wednesday, Jul 20, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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People 'underestimate' Australia's size
The vast size of Australia means that people can enjoy the best of a number of environments all in the same country.
Tuesday, Jul 19, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Australia: a nature lover's 'dream'
A visit to Australia is an ideal trip for a nature enthusiast, according to one commentator.
Monday, Jul 18, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Western Australia skills shortage prompts plea for migrants
Brits are being urged to consider moving to Western Australia, in a bid to help meet demand for skilled professionals across a range of sectors.
Monday, Jul 18, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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UK has 'love affair' with Australia
Brits love visiting Australia, with it being the top destination for many, according to one expert.
Thursday, Jul 14, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Pack lighter for holidays, expert advises
Women should make an effort to cut down the number of items the take on holiday, one expert has said.
Wednesday, Jul 13, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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New South Wales police given powers to request 'removal of burqa'
Police in Australia's New South Wales state have been given controversial new powers enabling them to demand the removal of a muslim woman's burqa.
Wednesday, Jul 06, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Treehenge to be visible from space?
A new Australian conservation project, nicknamed Treehenge, will be so large that it will be visible from space.
Friday, Jul 01, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Kangaroo Island surfing event to increase cheap international calls?
Pro-surfers are likely to make cheap international calls to arrange their travel and accommodation to Kangaroo Island.
Thursday, Jun 30, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Post-holiday laundry 'most hated chore'
Holidaymakers dread the thought of doing the washing after their trip, research has found.
Tuesday, Jun 28, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Holidays have many hidden costs, expert warns
Although people may believe they have got a good deal on their holidays, even cheap vacations have hidden costs warns one expert.
Monday, Jun 27, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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'No reason' why pets can't come on holiday
One expert has said that owners could take their pets abroad as long as they know the legislation and check with a vet first.
Friday, Jun 24, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Parents let kids drink on holiday
Many parents who would not permit their child to drink in the UK have allowed them to do so abroad, according to new findings.
Thursday, Jun 23, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Child-friendly holidays 'hard to find'
Parents just want their child to be welcomed on holiday, according to one expert.
Thursday, Jun 23, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Brits' love affair with long-haul lasting
Brits would be willing to give up a significant part of their life such as a car if it meant they could still head off to their favourite holiday destination, according to a new survey.
Wednesday, Jun 22, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Australian PM Julia Gillard set to be pressed over gay marriage ban
Australian prime minister is set to be pressured over a vote on the country's gay marriage ban, after an activist group secured a seat at a charity auction dinner.
Thursday, Jun 16, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Gap years 'make CVs stand out'
Improving CVs with a gap year will make graduates stand out to potential employers in the future, one expert maintains.
Wednesday, Jun 15, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Cattle drive, humpback whales and road trips to feature in cheap international calls from Australia?
June is a fantastic time to visit Australia, with many spectacular natural events taking place.
Tuesday, Jun 07, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Floating Sydney Harbour opera to cause wave of cheap international calls?
Opera fans heading to Australia may make cheap international calls to enquire about Sydney Harbour's unique new attraction.
Monday, Jun 06, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Faddy beach-body diets 'unsustainable'
Women who go on faddy diets to look good on the beach may find their weight loss is unsustainable.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Australia a "top gapper" destination
Many backpackers make cheap international calls from Australia.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Travellers to make cheap calls about India's 'Palace on Wheels'?
Visitors to India wanting to travel in style could opt for a ride on the newly-refurbished 'Palace on Wheels'.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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'Alluring and inspirational' Australia attracts Brits
One expert has explained why Australia is such a popular destination for Brits on a gap year.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Overseas property investment 'still very viable'
Investing in property overseas is still a viable option, one expert has said.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Stick to a holiday budget, experts advise
Holidaymakers can avoid hidden charges by doing their research, according to experts.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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View contemporary British works at Art Gallery of South Australia
Brits visiting Australia could visit some of the most cutting-edge art of their fellow countrymen at the Art Gallery of South Australia in Adelaide.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Shift the pounds and get back into a bikini this summer
By targeting their one dietary weakness, people planning a holiday this summer could look great on the beach, one expert has indicated.
Friday, May 20, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Newlyweds want beach holiday, not Britain
Beach holidays are the most popular dream honeymoon destination, according to a new survey.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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See thousands of humpback whales in Australia
Visitors to Australia in August should not pass up the chance to view thousands of humpback whales in Australia
Tuesday, May 17, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Australian island transformed by landscaper
Hayman island, situated in the Great Barrier Reef, is to be transformed by Jamie Durie, award winning landscape designer.
Monday, May 16, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Visitors to family in Australia 'want immersive experience'
Those heading to Australia to visit friends and family choose different types of tourist attractions than people holidaying in the country, it has been revealed.
Monday, May 16, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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UK holiday bookings 'surged after bank holidays'
Holiday bookings saw a dramatic spike on the day Britain returned to work following the double bank holidays, which will no doubt see cheap international calls made to popular destinations such as Australia.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Ride The Ghan to escape Australian winter weather
People looking to escape the winter weather in Australia should ride The Ghan.
Friday, May 06, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Australian food safari to spark cheap international calls?
A food safari offered by Kangaroo Island in Australia could be the subject of cheap international calls.
Wednesday, May 04, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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System to improve safety for backpackers?
A new system looks set to improve the safety of those backpacking abroad.
Thursday, Apr 28, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Life is too short to buy sensible swimwear, expert says
Women should wear swimwear that they are comfortable in, but stay away from the more boring pieces, according to one expert.
Wednesday, Apr 27, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Brits should educate themselves on travel insurance
It is important that tourists know what their travel insurance covers and what it doesn't, according to one company.
Tuesday, Apr 26, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Holidaymakers 'more aware of travel costs'
The tight economic situation is taking its toll on holidaymakers, with many tipping less while abroad.
Thursday, Apr 21, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Australia to export camel meat?
If an application to build a camel meat plant in Australia is successful, the unusual food could be brought to a much wider audience.
Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Property investors 'searching further afield'
People looking to invest in property abroad are more likely to look further away due to a number of economic factors, according to one expert.
Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Gap years 'enhance CVs'
A gap year looks far better on the CV than a year being unemployed, according to one expert.
Monday, Apr 18, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Australia 'one of kindest and most tolerant nations'
Australia has been found to be one of the kindest and most tolerant nations in a new OECD survey bound to be the subject of cheap international calls.
Thursday, Apr 14, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Brit to become first woman to row three oceans solo?
A British woman has set off from Australia on the third phase of her attempt to row solo across three oceans, in a feat sure to spark cheap international calls.
Thursday, Apr 14, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Cockroach found in cough sweet
An Australian man found a cockroach preserved in a cough sweet just before he ate it, it has been reported.
Wednesday, Apr 13, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Harry Potter locations to spark cheap international calls?
The Gloucestershire filming location of Harry Potter could potentially attract many visitors to the city.
Wednesday, Apr 13, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Government 'recognises importance of travel'
The government recognises the importance of tourism both in the UK and worldwide, economic secretary to the Treasury Justine Greening said, in a speech likely to be the subject of cheap international calls.
Friday, Apr 08, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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School airbrushes photos of 'messy' pupils
A girls' school in Australia had the 'messy' school photos of some of its pupils airbrushed without their consent.
Thursday, Apr 07, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Australian dog awarded Purple Heart
An Australian dog lost for 13 months in Afghanistan has been awarded a Purple Heart for bravery.
Wednesday, Apr 06, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Overseas weddings 'save time and money'
Couples anticipating making cheap international calls about their overseas weddings should opt for an all-inclusive package to save time and money, according to one expert.
Monday, Apr 04, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Travel reforms 'must be transparent'
It is essential that the UK government's overhaul of the travel industry is transparent to both consumers and companies in the sector, one expert has said.
Monday, Apr 04, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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List reveals Brits' strange holiday destinations
A new list has revealed Brits' holiday destination searches, with some surprising results.
Friday, Apr 01, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Retirees to make more cheap international calls from abroad?
More older people could be making cheap international calls from hot countries after one expert said that retirees will continue to move abroad.
Wednesday, Mar 30, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Travellers should keep cameras with them 'at all times'
People travelling to countries with spectacular scenery such as Australia should keep their cameras on them at all times, one expert has indicated.
Tuesday, Mar 22, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Tourism Australia videos to inspire cheap calls?
A project by Tourism Australia is hoping to inspire more people in the country to travel round their nation, no doubt sparking cheap calls.
Monday, Mar 21, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Painting bought for £65 sells for £82,000
A painting by Frank Jeffrey Edson Smart bough in 1965 for the small fee of £65 has sold for £82,000 in Australia, no doubt sparking cheap international calls.
Thursday, Mar 17, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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There is 'a lot to consider' before moving outside the EU
Brits should think hard and prepare for the worst before moving to Australia, one expert has claimed.
Wednesday, Mar 16, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Planning should start 18 months before emigration, experts say
People planning to emigrate to a different country should begin to plan 18 months before they intend to move, experts have advised.
Wednesday, Mar 16, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Next ten years will be 'the decade of travel and tourism'
Travel and tourism are to boom in the next decade, one expert has forecasted, which suggests a rise in cheap international calls.
Wednesday, Mar 09, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Obama gets Aussie iPod
President Obama was presented with an iPod full of Australian music by the nation's prime minister Julia Gillard.
Wednesday, Mar 09, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Summer festivals to spark rise in cheap international calls?
More and more people from overseas are making cheap international calls from UK festivals, one expert has indicated.
Friday, Mar 04, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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All types of travellers 'head to Australia'
Australia is enjoyed by many different type of travellers, one expert has said, indicating that cheap international calls are often made about the country's famous tourist attractions.
Friday, Mar 04, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Malfunctioning Australian ATMs 'caused large queues'
It is likely many cheap international calls will be made after malfunctioning cash machines in Australia began giving out more money than people could afford.
Tuesday, Mar 01, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Three-quarters of world's coral reef in danger, experts say
More cheap international calls could be made to and from countries such as Australia after experts claimed that 75 per cent of the world's coral reef is in danger.
Friday, Feb 25, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Cross dressing teenage model to spark cheap international calls?
A man from Australia who models both male and female looks is likely to be the subject of many cheap international calls after making a splash at London fashion week.
Thursday, Feb 24, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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British women 'spend third of holiday sunbathing'
British women spend a third of their time abroad sunbathing, according to new research.
Thursday, Feb 24, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Australia devotes more specialists to NZ earthquake rescue
Australia pledges more support for New Zealand earthquake rescue operation.
Tuesday, Feb 22, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Australian town renamed 'Speedkills'
A small town in Australia has changed its name from Speed to Speedkills as part of a road safety campaign.
Monday, Feb 21, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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One limbed patient 'attacks nurse'
A patient at an Australian hospital with no legs and one arm left a nurse injured after attacking him.
Friday, Feb 18, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Sydney spends $7bn 'on waterfront developments'
More cheap international calls look likely to be made to and from Australia as Sydney is planning on spending a substantial amount of money on waterfront developments.
Wednesday, Feb 16, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Australian dollar to fall in aftermath of disasters?
The Australian dollar could fall as a result of the flooding that recently hit the country, one expert has said.
Friday, Feb 11, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Sydney plane crash couple 'unharmed'
Residents in a Sydney suburb were stunned when a couple and their dog emerged with only minor injury from a plane that had crashed on their street.
Thursday, Feb 10, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Gap years 'look great on CVs'
One expert has said that more people should take gap years, which would increase the cheap international calls made around the globe.
Tuesday, Feb 08, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Australian division of food and wine association to launch
Australians interested in food and wine will be delighted to hear that the Australasian branch of the International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) is soon to launch.
Monday, Feb 07, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Cyclone Yasi hits Australia
Cyclone Yasi passed through Queensland without causing as much damage as was predicted.
Thursday, Feb 03, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Australia waiting for Cyclone Yasi to hit
Residents of Queensland are waiting for the arrival of Cyclone Yasi, the worst tropical storm ever to hit the state.
Wednesday, Feb 02, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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House keys 'commonly left in hotel rooms'
A hotel chain has compiled a list of the most common items left by guests in its rooms.
Tuesday, Feb 01, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Australia day 'sparks dispute'
The celebration of Australia day has sparked debate over whether the date should be changed, a subject that has no doubt being central to many cheap international calls.
Wednesday, Jan 26, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Larissa Behrendt, Australian of the Year: A foregone conclusion?
Aboriginal professor is a near dead cert to win Australian of the Year.
Monday, Jan 24, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Australians to pay flood tax?
The Australian prime minister has put forth the idea of a flood tax to help the clean up following the severe flooding in the country.
Friday, Jan 21, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Nicole Kidman announces surrogate baby born
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have announced the birth of their second child, Faith Margaret Kidman Urban.
Wednesday, Jan 19, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Australian man charged for swordfish stabbing
A man in Australia has been charged for using the skeleton of a swordfish to stab another man.
Tuesday, Jan 18, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Booking travel online 'should be more interesting'
Current travel sites are "vanilla" in their holiday options, according to one expert.
Tuesday, Jan 18, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Budget holidays 'for those not bothered about quality'
Budget holidays are for savvy consumers who are not overly concerned about quality, according to one expert.
Monday, Jan 17, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Australian flood clean-up begins
Efforts are underway to clean up Brisbane and other locations in the wake of major flooding in Australia.
Friday, Jan 14, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Australian floods 'caused by La Nina'
Experts have said that the devastating floods seen in Australia were caused by La Nina, according to reports.
Thursday, Jan 13, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Queensland remains open for tourism, despite extensive flooding
Queensland's tourism board is reassuring visitors that most attractions in the state remain open, despite the floods that have plagued the state since early December.
Thursday, Jan 06, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Australian teenagers float down flooded river on air beds
Three Australian teenagers had to be rescued after attempting to travel using inflatable mattresses on a swollen river, reports say.
Tuesday, Jan 04, 2011 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Man 'spots missing wife' on Antiques Roadshow
A man from Australia claims a woman he saw on the Antiques Roadshow is in fact his wife, who has been missing for 28 years.
Thursday, Dec 30, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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New snakeskin phone for more than cheap international calls
Luxury phonemaker TAG Heuer has employed the use of snakeskin in a luxury version of its fuchsia meridiist GMT.
Tuesday, Dec 21, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Evidence found of turbulent oceans during 'Snowball Earth'
Evidence of turbulent oceans 700 million years ago has been found in Australia.
Wednesday, Dec 15, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Sydney 'Oprah' house delights fans
Oprah Winfrey's much-hyped tour of Australia is bound to trigger cheap international calls between Australia and the US.
Tuesday, Dec 14, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Wonder dog returned to Australia
A special forces dog that was declared missing after a battle in Afghanistan has returned home after almost 14 months in the wilderness.
Thursday, Dec 09, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Julian Assange 'still welcome in Australia'
Julian Assange still has the same rights as every other Australian, including the right to consular assistance and the right to return home.
Wednesday, Dec 08, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Ian Botham and Ian Chappell close to blows at Ashes
Sir Ian Botham nearly came to blows with former Australian captain Ian Chappell following England's second Ashes Test victory.
Tuesday, Dec 07, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Kevin Pietersen at the top of his game in the Ashes
Pietersen rounded off a fine week of cricket for England in the Ashes, bowling out Michael Clarke in the final over of day four.
Monday, Dec 06, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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UFO sightings ‘actually ball lightening’
A scientist in Australia could cause a flurry of cheap international calls after suggesting that UFOs can be explained away as natural phenomena.
Wednesday, Dec 01, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Pavlova 'not created in Australia'
The Oxford English Dictionary could have settled a age-old debate about who invented the pavlova, sparking cheap international calls.
Friday, Dec 03, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Australian wannabe politicians 'to sit aptitude tests'
Candidates wanting to run for the Liberal National Party in Queensland will have to sit an aptitude test to make sure they are up to the job.
Tuesday, Nov 30, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Twitter user confuses cricket fans
A woman from the USA with the twitter name @theashes has accidentally attracted thousands of cricket fans.
Tuesday, Nov 30, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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England Cook up Ashes great escape
An unbeaten stand by Alistair Cook has helped England to a hard-fought draw in the first Ashes test.
Monday, Nov 29, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Cancer fighting app launched in Australia
A iPhone app designed to tackle skin cancer has been launched in Australia.
Monday, Nov 29, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Australia housing market affordability improves, figures show
Australia is seeing improved affordability across the domestic housing market, which may prompt some expats to move back home.
Thursday, Nov 25, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Havers leaves 'I'm a Celeb'
Actor Nigel Havers has walked out of jungle reality show after complaining about the poor treatment received by the celebrities.
Monday, Nov 22, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Great white sharks 'got lost'
Scientists think that the great white shark in the Mediterranean are accidental migrants after research found that they are very similar to those around Australia.
Wednesday, Nov 17, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Motorola reaches another Milestone in Australia
Motorola has announced that it is planning to launch Milestone 2 in Australia this December.
Friday, Nov 12, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Queensland 'embracing cultural tourism'
Cultural events in Queensland are proving popular with locals and tourists.
Wednesday, Nov 10, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Australian town offering 60p homes for rent
A small town in the Australian outback is offering $1 homes in order to breathe some life back into its community.
Wednesday, Nov 03, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Woman saved from shark attack by Australian swimmer
An anonymous rescuer saved a woman from a shark attack in Australia by grabbing its tail.
Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Shoes hurled at former Australian PM
Iraq war protester throws shoes at John Howard.
Wednesday, Oct 27, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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BlackBerry Torch now in Australia
Research In Motion introduces the new BlackBerry Torch 9800 in Australia.
Tuesday, Oct 26, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Australia accused of vandalism at Commonwealth Games
Athletes from Australia vandalised Games village, it has been claimed.
Monday, Oct 18, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Australia has its first saint
Mary MacKillop canonised to be first Australian saint.
Monday, Oct 18, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Head to Australia to beat the economic blues
Australia provides a perfect opportunity for a working holiday.
Thursday, Oct 14, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Australia's famous Crocodile Dundee pub to be sold
An unusual tourist attraction in the Australian outback is up for grabs.
Thursday, Oct 14, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Australia's dingo baby case re-visited
Father pushes for death certificate correction.
Monday, Oct 11, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Australia's top model or not?
Presenter announces wrong winner.
Wednesday, Sep 29, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Is Australia too expensive for gap year holidays?
Decreasing value of pound affects travellers.
Thursday, Sep 23, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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TV commercial promotes suicide, says Australian government
Australian pro-euthanasia ad banned.
Wednesday, Sep 22, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Australia 'most generous country' in the world
Australia tops lists of most charitable countries.
Wednesday, Sep 22, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Australia's new cabinet questioned
PM Gillard's cabinet appointment sparks of controversy.
Monday, Sep 13, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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No football songs at funerals, says Australian Archbishop
Archbishop forbids secular songs during funeral ceremonies.
Monday, Sep 13, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Baby boomers are globe-trotting, says expert
Workers made redundant are using their free time to see travel across the world.
Tuesday, Sep 07, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Gillard to retain Australian premiership
Australian prime minister Julia Gillard is set to continue leading the nation.
Tuesday, Sep 07, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Australian mother brings baby 'back to life'
Mother's touch brings 'dead' baby back to life.
Wednesday, Sep 01, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Australia is the favourite holiday spot in Asia
Australia increases in popularity among tourists looking for a break.
Friday, Aug 27, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Australia is the favourite holiday spot in Asia
Australia increases in popularity among tourists looking for a break.
Friday, Aug 27, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Fancy a working holiday in Australia?
Backpacking across Australia could be easier with a working holiday visa.
Monday, Aug 23, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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New premium mobile SMS rules introduced in Australia
Mobile phone customers will no longer be charged for receiving messages from suspicious service providers on their mobiles.
Friday, Aug 13, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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South Australia offers gamut of 'unusual jobs'
Visitors looking for an adventurous job should make their way down to the southern hemisphere.
Wednesday, Aug 11, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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West Australia's 'sounds of silence' attract tourists
Western Australia beckons tourists looking for peace and quiet far away from the busy lives of cities.
Thursday, Jul 29, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Australia bids to host the Fifa World Cup
Australia welcomes Fifa's inspection team in a bid to host the 2022 World Cup.
Monday, Jul 26, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Cruise holidays are on the rise
Cruise holidays are on the up as travellers warm to the idea of adventure and expedition trips.
Thursday, Jul 15, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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South Australia buoyant about tourism
Hoteliers in South Australia gear up for a rise in tourism figures.
Wednesday, Jul 14, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Google's Nexus One made available in Australia
Google's Nexus One goes on sale today in Australia.
Thursday, Jul 01, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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RIM launches eBay app in Australia
New eBay application launch set to revolutionise mobile shopping experience.
Wednesday, Jun 30, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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New features make iPhone4 top choice
The popularity of the iPhone4 has been put down to its special features.
Tuesday, Jun 29, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Recycling mobile phones to assist development in third-world nations
Recycling cellular phones could see them being re-used in developing countries, suggests an expert.
Monday, Jun 28, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Australia exits the World Cup
Aussies leave the World Cup after a 2-1 victory over Serbia.
Thursday, Jun 24, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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England newbie compared to Aussie big-hitter Michael Bevan
Eoin Morgan compared to Australia's famed one-day star Michael Bevan by England captain Andrew Strauss.
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Cleared of charges Cueto to tackle Australia again
England rugby star Mark Cueto has been cleared of dangerous tackle charges.
Monday, Jun 14, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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New mobile phone spam clampdown launched in Australia
Australian authorities have launched a new tool in their fight against spam text messages.
Thursday, Jun 10, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Australia to investigate Google's activities
Australia levies police charges on Google for breaching privacy and gathering too much information.
Tuesday, Jun 08, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Cheap calls to Australia: Socceroos vow to make country proud
Australia's players are hoping to make cheap international calls home to receive messages of congratulations after the World Cup is over.
Thursday, May 27, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Vodafone Australia offers unlimited access
Vodafone introduces unlimited 3G network access deal for iPad launch.
Thursday, May 27, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Mobile applications to aid in therapy
Mobile apps can now help phone users to identify and overcome stress and anxiety.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Google 'needs help' to sell the Nexus One
Google will need the assistance of network operators to sell its Nexus One, according to an industry expert.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Mobile apps phenomenon 'will continue to prevail'
The mobile phone apps phenomenon is set to stay, according to a leading industry expert.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Youngest solo sailing globetrotter returns home
Australian teenager Jessica Watson has become the youngest person to sail unassisted around the world.
Monday, May 17, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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New Zealand win buffered by Duckworth/ Lewis in Twenty20
The Duckworth/ Lewis rule helps New Zealand into the Super Eights of the ICC World Twenty20.
Wednesday, May 05, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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New CDMA offering from BlackBerry
BlackBerry Bold 9650 launched for CDMA customers.
Thursday, Apr 29, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Qantas flights 'back to normal'
Qantas says all of its flights are now running as normal.
Friday, Apr 23, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Living abroad 'provides better quality of life'
Many Brits who live abroad enjoy a better quality of life, it is claimed.
Thursday, Apr 22, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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World's best golf resorts named by Australian travel mag
A golf resort in New Zealand has earned especially high praise in the latest rankings.
Wednesday, Apr 21, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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International travel awards launched by Lonely Planet
International travel brand launches its first ever awards scheme.
Friday, Apr 16, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Australian resort wins international travel prize
An Australian resort has won an international travel gong.
Monday, Apr 12, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Australia holidays 'the ultimate choice for cricket fans'
Cricket fans like nowhere better than Australia for a few weeks away, it is claimed.
Friday, Apr 09, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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South Australia 'top travel experiences' revealed
The best things to do and see in south Australia have been revealed.
Friday, Apr 09, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Mobile ticket sales 'set for growth in popularity'
An increasing number of mobile phone users are set to purchase event tickets through their devices, new figures suggest.
Thursday, Apr 08, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Australia football coach Verbeek to step down after World Cup
The coach of Australia's soccer team will leave his post after the World Cup in South Africa.
Monday, Mar 22, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Mobile VoIP to become widespread?
The use of handsets could be set to expand.
Friday, Mar 19, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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President Obama postpones Australia trip
The American president has postponed his Australia trip to focus on domestic affairs, it is reported.
Friday, Mar 19, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Ignoring phone charges 'could cost'
BT has advised consumers to shop around for the best deal on cheap international calls.
Friday, Mar 19, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Independent international travellers 'worst affected' by BA strike
Strike action by British Airways staff could be bad news for travellers who have booked their holidays independently.
Tuesday, Mar 16, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Are consumers paying too much for international calls?
Research has highlighted the potential costs of failing to switch to a cheaper provider, with many people unaware that they can keep their number.
Monday, Mar 15, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Australian mobile comparison site 'will make finding handsets easier'
A new mobile phone comparison site will make it easier for users to find the cheapest, most appropriate plan and handset for their needs, it has been claimed.
Friday, Mar 12, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Consumers urged to find a better mobile provider
Consumers could find a better mobile phone tariff with another provider for cheap international calls, according to Ofcom.
Thursday, Mar 11, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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EIAA: More Europeans access the internet on their mobile phones
There has been a rise in the number of Europeans using mobile phones to browse the internet, figures suggest.
Friday, Mar 05, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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New iPhone app to help with home refurbishment
A new iPhone application will enable those moving into a new home to see how a new piece of furniture will look in a room instantly.
Tuesday, Mar 02, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Skype pulls Windows Mobile apps
Skype has taken its Windows mobile applications off the market.
Monday, Mar 01, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Foreigners studying in Australia get new accommodation
Foreign students studying at Monash University in Australia are set to benefit from new accommodation, built specifically to give them a home during their first year.
Tuesday, Feb 23, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Welsh students' short film could be used in schools
Short littering film nets students an industry recommendation for use of project as a learning tool.
Tuesday, Feb 23, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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UK universities 'recruiting more international students'
British universities are stepping up admissions of overseas students, it has been reported.
Thursday, Feb 18, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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UK universities attract record number of applicants
A record number of students have applied for courses at UK universities.
Wednesday, Feb 10, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Australian tourism 'weathered the economic storm'
The Australian tourism sector showed resilience against the adverse economic climate, it is claimed.
Monday, Feb 08, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Cheap international calls: Virgin Blue lounge opens at Perth Airport
New lounge opens for the benefit of international business and leisure passengers.
Thursday, Feb 04, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Cheap calls: Australia strives to attract more international visitors in 2010
Australia has launched a campaign to attract more visitors this year.
Wednesday, Jan 27, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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International calls: Older gappers 'just as adventurous as younger travellers'
More mature age groups are said to be just as adventurous when they take time out abroad.
Tuesday, Jan 26, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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International calls: Australia Day celebrations planned nationwide
This year's Australia Day is set to be celebrated with a range of activities.
Friday, Jan 22, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Cheap calls: Mobile phone texting may improve kids' language skills
Regular texting on a mobile phone could be a positive tool in learning to spell, it is believed.
Thursday, Jan 21, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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International calls: Western Australia holidays offer 'extraordinary' experiences
Britons who travel to Western Australia will have a particularly memorable experience, it is claimed.
Friday, Jan 15, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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International calls: Australian house prices 'outperform' rest of world
Australian house values have remained strong compared to other westernised countries, it is reported.
Friday, Jan 08, 2010 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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International phone calls: Kangaroo 'plague' hits Australian farmers
Kangaroos are overrunning Australian properties, causing thousands of dollars-worth of damage.
Tuesday, Dec 22, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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International phone calls: Travel firms 'could do more for sustainability'
More work can be done on implementing sustainable policies within the travel sector, it has been suggested.
Monday, Dec 21, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Cheap international calls: Australia holiday deals launched
One travel firm is claiming to offer the best value holidays to Australia in 2010.
Friday, Dec 18, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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International calls: BA strike deemed illegal
The High Court has ruled against BA cabin crew and deemed their planned strike illegal.
Thursday, Dec 17, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Cheap international calls: Australia tourism set for 'bumper' year
Australia is set to be a popular international destination this year, it is believed.
Wednesday, Dec 16, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Cheap international calls: Direct flights to Melbourne take off from Doha
A direct flights service between Qatar and Melbourne has been launched.
Wednesday, Dec 09, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Cheap international calls: New Lonely Planet Australia guide hits shops
A new travel guide to Australia has gone on sale, gap year students, holidaymakers and other international travellers may be interested to note.
Monday, Nov 23, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Cheap international calls: Australia apologises to British children abused in care
Australian PM apologises to the many people, including British migrants, who were abused as children.
Monday, Nov 16, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Cheap international calls: Australia's 'top' tourism destinations revealed
Kakadu and Uluru were voted top attractions by American publication National Geographic Traveler.
Wednesday, Nov 11, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Cheap international calls: Qantas to overhaul check-in process
Airline says new system could halve check-in times at participating airports.
Wednesday, Nov 11, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Cheap international calls: Australian PM visits Afghanistan
Kevin Rudd pays surprise visit to troops in the country on Remembrance Day.
Wednesday, Nov 11, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Cheap international calls: 'Surge' in Britons visiting Australia
There has been a huge increase in the number of Brits travelling to Australia, new figures suggest.
Tuesday, Nov 10, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Cheap international calls: London Olympics 'must learn from Sydney and Beijing'
Organisers of the Olympic Games in London are being urged to learn from past mistakes at events in previous years.
Monday, Nov 09, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Cheap international calls: Australian property 'set for price boom'
Australian property prices could be set for an upsurge, according to an expert.
Tuesday, Nov 03, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Cheap international calls: Australian cruise passengers get gourmet chocolate
Cruise passengers are being give the chance to sample some high-class chocolate creations.
Tuesday, Nov 03, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Cheap international calls: New airline to connect South Africa and Australia
Sir Richard Branson's new airline is set to offer various routes across the two countries, it has been confirmed.
Thursday, Oct 29, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Cheap international calls: Uluru gets new viewing platform
Visitors to Uluru - sometimes known as Ayers Rock - will now be able to enjoy a whole new perspective of the iconic landmark.
Thursday, Oct 08, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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International calls: Glasgow to Sydney flight time 'slashed' by Emirates
The time it takes to fly from Scotland to Australia has been cut significantly, airline reveals.
Friday, Oct 02, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Cheap international calls: Australia cruise sector set for "bumper" season
Cruises are set to be hugely popular around Australia over the coming months, according to one industry player.
Thursday, Oct 01, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Cheap calls: Australia 'seen as a safe gap year destination'
Young Britons view Australia as a safe gap year destination, an expert has revealed.
Wednesday, Sep 30, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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International calls: Financial crisis not over - Australian PM
The Australian prime minister has warned that the international economic crisis is far from over.
Friday, Sep 25, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Cheap international calls: Sydney covered in red dust
Red dust storm hits Sydney as strong winds blow in from the outback.
Wednesday, Sep 23, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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International calls: Australia's population 'to reach 35m by 2049'
New figures suggest that Australia's population will grow significantly over the next 40 years.
Friday, Sep 18, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Cheap calls to Australia: Gap year travellers 'must have insurance'
Those touring the world during a break from studying are being reminded of the importance of travel insurance.
Monday, Sep 07, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Reliable cheap calls: Millions in Australia are cut off
International callers cut off as internet provider's international gateway crashes, leaving millions unable to communicate with others around the world.
Friday, Sep 04, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Trafalgar Square 'top UK hotspot'
London named the top spot for holidaymakers to the UK.
Wednesday, Sep 02, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Holiday money 'should be bought in cash'
People are advised to pay for their international currency in cash to avoid paying fees for using credit or debit cards.
Thursday, Aug 20, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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New Perth to Phuket flight welcomed
Citizens of western Australia will soon have an increased choice of flights to Phuket, following an international airline's announcement.
Thursday, Aug 20, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Gap years 'more popular in recession'
People may be taking some time out for international travel while the economy is at a low ebb.
Wednesday, Aug 19, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Luxury accommodation 'attracts tourists' to Australia's north-west
International visitors may be tempted to venture off the beaten track when they travel to Australia, according to travel firm.
Tuesday, Aug 18, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Australia's carbon trading plan rejected by senate
Radical carbon trading plan thrown out by senate but reports suggest Australian government will continue in its efforts to get it into the statute books.
Thursday, Aug 13, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Australian marksmen could shoot camels under new govt plan
Government is said to be pondering a proposal to shoot hundreds of thousands of camels from helicopters.
Monday, Aug 10, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Flintoff will miss fourth Test
Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff has been ruled out of the latest Test against Australia at Headingley, which could be a major blow to England.
Friday, Aug 07, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Last-minute holidays 'easier to book online'
Expert believes consumers should go online if they want to book a last-minute bargain break abroad.
Wednesday, Aug 05, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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International gap year 'can boost a CV'
People who take time out from their career may find that international travel actually boosts their job prospects.
Tuesday, Aug 04, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Apple iPhone is a 'magic' device
Expert says its special combination of features may be a reason behind the phone's success.
Monday, Aug 03, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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International travellers 'a target for fraudsters'
Tourists are being given tips on how to reduce the risk of falling victim to crime while away on holiday.
Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Pregnant women swine flu advice focuses on hand hygiene
Pregnant women are being advised to regularly wash their hands to lower the risk of contracting the H1N1 virus.
Tuesday, Jul 21, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Melbourne flights 'will offer unrivalled passenger experience'
People taking new flights on the huge Airbus A380 are being promised a fantastic in-flight experience.
Thursday, Jul 16, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Australian army 'to fight with robots'
The prospect of robots entering urban conflict zones could become a reality, reports suggest.
Tuesday, Jul 14, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Bottled water banned in Australian town
Campaigners argue that bottled water leaves a huge carbon footprint due to the processes, materials and transportation involved.
Thursday, Jul 09, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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International travellers 'take undue risks'
Travel expert warns that people often behave differently when they are away from home, carrying implications for their safety.
Tuesday, Jul 07, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Cheap London holiday prices 'enticing visitors'
Business travellers in particular are believed to be choosing London as the city is said to offer much better value for international visitors than in the past.
Thursday, Jul 02, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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London Olympics transport 'will be a success'
Transport chief believes the showpiece event will be a great success in terms of getting to and from the Games.
Tuesday, Jun 30, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Cheap flights 'widely available'
Low-cost flights are said to be flooding the market as airlines compete to attract customers - which is good news for the consumer.
Friday, Jun 26, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Australian residency visas 'tough to obtain'
An expert has pointed out that it can be very difficult for Britons to secure residency in Australia unless they already have family links in the country.
Thursday, Jun 25, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Australian Aborigine dies from swine flu
The 24-year-old man from an extremely remote district in the Outback died after testing positive for the H1N1 virus.
Wednesday, Jun 24, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Twitter now 'hugely popular'
Social networking website has been attracting lots of new users, it is claimed.
Wednesday, Jun 24, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Australian man 'crashes helicopter, buries friend in sand'
A man was apparently trying to fly low to catch a better view of a crocodile as he crashed the helicopter.
Monday, Jun 22, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Australians 'flocking to New Zealand'
Promotional campaign from New Zealand government appears to have paid off as record numbers of Aussies visit the country.
Monday, Jun 22, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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New Vegemite eagerly anticipated in Australia
Many Australians will be excited to taste the new variation on the much-loved cult product.
Thursday, Jun 18, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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International wine market in 'slight dip' due to downturn
It is not so much that young people are drinking less wine as the fact that the global downturn has had an impact on the industry, expert argues.
Friday, Jun 12, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Australian property 'popular' with Brits
International property expert says many Brits are attracted to housing in Australia, although there remains a certain degree of wariness about entering the market generally.
Tuesday, Jun 02, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Australia considers tougher race crime laws
Protesters take to the streets after reports of a number of violent attacks against Indian students in Australian city.
Tuesday, Jun 02, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Australian doctor uses home drill to operate on boy's skull
Amazing news from Australia, as a skilled doctor manages to successfully operate on a boy by drilling into his head with a common drill.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Zoo evacuated after orangutan escape bid
Incredible events unfold at Adelaide Zoo as orangutan apparently launches an escape attempt before returning to her enclosure.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Australian fires inquiry opens
Royal commission to investigate whether warnings and responses were adequate as fires ravaged thousands of homes and killed more than 170 people in February.
Monday, May 11, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Briton gets 'best job in the world'
A British man has beaten off international competition to land what is being dubbed as the world's best job - being paid a handsome salary to look after a beautiful tropical island.
Wednesday, May 06, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Live shark 'dumped on newspaper office doorstep'
A mysterious incident takes place at the offices of a newspaper in Australia, as a live shark is apparently left at its front door.
Thursday, Apr 23, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Australian PM: People smugglers should rot in hell
Kevin Rudd expresses disgust at the role of people smugglers, stating that they take advantage and seek to benefit from some of the most vulnerable in society.
Friday, Apr 17, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Explosion on boat 'carrying asylum seekers off Australia'
A major explosion is reported to have taken place on a boat which was transporting asylum seekers off the coast of Australia.
Thursday, Apr 16, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Qantas significantly reduces profit forecast
Challenging economic conditions lead to drop in expected profits during 2009, the Australian airline has revealed.
Wednesday, Apr 15, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Australian PM launches major broadband strategy
Australia's prime minister Kevin Rudd has launched a major new initiative which aims to bring super-fast broadband services to people across the country, as he warns that current services are holding back the nation's economy.
Tuesday, Apr 07, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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'Schindler's list' discovered in Sydney library
Historic document said to have been found among boxes of papers which belonged to the author whose book inspired the hit film.
Monday, Apr 06, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Australia represents 'the classic emigration fantasy'
An international property industry insider believes that Australia is the ultimate dream destination for Brits looking to live in sunnier climes.
Friday, Apr 03, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Police praise 'outstanding response' to major Australian floods
New South Wales senior police spokesperson hails the community response to the major flooding which has hit the region over the past two days.
Thursday, Apr 02, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Australians wage war against toads
Public taking part in an event in Queensland with the aim of culling a large number of poisonous toads that have been blamed for the deaths of other animals in the area.
Tuesday, Mar 31, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Girl in Australia feared dead in crocodile attack
Attack is reported to have happened near Darwen as girl was playing with her sister and friends.
Monday, Mar 16, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Ship 'spills oil and chemicals off Australia'
Ship ran into major storms off the east coast of the country, resulting in an oil and chemical spill - experts are to assess the potential damage to the area.
Wednesday, Mar 11, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Chef wrestles with 'lunatic kangaroo' in his home
A man in Australia has revealed he thought some kind of "ninja" had broken into his home when the large animal crashed into his bedroom and jumped up and down on his bed.
Monday, Mar 09, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Teenager bitten by shark in Sydney
The third such incident to occur around the Sydney area in a matter of weeks, as boy is taken to hospital for treatment of his injuries.
Monday, Mar 02, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Australian man 'locked himself in car while attempting to steal it'
It appears that a would-be car thief's exploits went awry as he managed to lock himself in the vehicle by mistake, as his friend hid in bushes.
Friday, Feb 27, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Lord Coe: London Olympics can boost UK tourism
Flagship sporting event may act as an international call to people from other nations that the UK is a great holiday destination.
Thursday, Feb 26, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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'Snakes on a plane' drama averted in Australia
Man attempted to smuggle 44 reptiles on board a flight from Australia, according to reports.
Tuesday, Feb 24, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Aussie drinks firm claims 'hangover-free' whisky
But evidence appears to suggest alcohol is the chief culprit when it comes to feeling ill the morning after.
Tuesday, Feb 24, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Navy diver bitten by shark in Sydney harbour
Shark attack reported in Australia during a Navy training exercise.
Wednesday, Feb 11, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Crocodile warning issued as flood disaster hits Australia
Officials in northern region warn residents that crocs and other potentially dangerous animals may have moved into urban areas as a result of the huge floods.
Wednesday, Feb 04, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Australian bush fires 'might have been caused by arsonists'
Police chiefs suspect foul play in at least a couple of the fires that have spread in recent days.
Monday, Feb 02, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Highly-skilled Australians 'entering UK jobs market'
Recruitment agencies said to be making international calls to overseas contractors who are able to fill vacancies in the UK.
Friday, Jan 30, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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Williams sisters triumph at Australian Open
Venus and Serena are victorious amid soaring temperatures at the grand slam tennis tournament in Melbourne.
Friday, Jan 30, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Australian 'threw daughter off bridge'
An Australian man is being accused of throwing his daughter into a river from a bridge in Melbourne.
Thursday, Jan 29, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Travel industry 'has few graduate schemes on offer'
Making international calls to different countries may be one attraction of working in the travel industry - but expert states there are few graduate schemes available.
Monday, Jan 26, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Being social 'can help combat dementia'
Chatting with others is one of the ways in which people can keep their minds active, an expert suggests.
Thursday, Jan 22, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Australia requests pardon for author jailed in Thailand
The latest Australian news includes developments concerning an author imprisoned this week in Thailand.
Thursday, Jan 22, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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'Bargains exist' in Australian property market
Expert offers advice on what to look for when investing in the country's property market.
Thursday, Jan 15, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Overseas property owners 'must be aware of tax rules'
Anyone who owns property abroad must be aware of the tax rules, it is advised.
Wednesday, Jan 14, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Australia 'will always be popular with Brits'
People who make regular cheap international calls to Australia will be interested to hear a tourism expert's recent comments about the country.
Monday, Jan 12, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Broadband speeds 'not as fast as claimed'
Planet Talk customers are able to communicate across the world without delays via cheap international phone calls.
Friday, Jan 09, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Report highlights mental illness issue among Australian parents
Latest news from the country may have caught the eye of Australians based in the UK who use Planet Talk to make cheap international phone calls.
Wednesday, Jan 07, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Price of accommodation 'key to attracting London Olympics tourists'
Cost of coming to London may be a key factor in a decision on whether to visit the iconic city.
Monday, Jan 05, 2009 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Instant communications 'have created a dramatic change'
Cheap international calls are just one innovation to have arrived on the scene in recent years.
Monday, Dec 29, 2008 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Economy will not improve in 2009, survey says
Switching to a Planet Talk service which offers cheap international calls may not be the only way to combat the effects of the downturn.
Wednesday, Dec 31, 2008 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Government 'must lead business in cutting carbon emissions'
Businesses may need more guidance on how to implement environmentally friendly measures in the workplace.
Friday, Dec 19, 2008 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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BA and Qantas call off merger talks
News of developments involving two major airlines - which may be of interest to business people who take advantage of cheap international calls in conducting their affairs.
Thursday, Dec 18, 2008 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Mobile phone 'to become main internet access point'
A new study about the future of mobile communications may be of great interest to people who make regular international calls from mobile phones.
Monday, Dec 15, 2008 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Flexible working 'can get best out of individuals'
Firms and individuals can benefit from flexible working - and cheap international calls may also bring great benefits.
Wednesday, Dec 10, 2008 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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Telecoms body welcomes cap on text roaming
Ofcom has welcomed proposals to place a cap on text roaming.
Wednesday, Dec 03, 2008 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Voip 'is revolutionary'
Voip is reportedly gaining in popularity.
Friday, Nov 28, 2008 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Sikh Vaisakhi Festival will showcase modern dance
Sikh New Year festival to take place in Trafalgar Square.
Friday, Nov 28, 2008 Filed Under :Planet Talk Account News
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VoIP 'increasing in popularity'
Voice over internet protocol (VoIP) technology, which can offer cheap calls for those who use the service, is becoming increasing popular in the UK.
Wednesday, Nov 26, 2008 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Mitzvah Day celebrated across UK
Blood donations, gathering clothes and charity work featured for thousands of members of the British Jewish community on Mitzvah Day last Sunday.
Wednesday, Nov 19, 2008 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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NHS 'lets ethnic minority groups down'
NHs asthma service is not good enough for ethnic minority groups, charity says.
Friday, Nov 07, 2008 Filed Under :Planet Talk Instant News
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New system for international students
A new system has been introduced for international students in the UK.
Wednesday, Nov 05, 2008 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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Airline launches in flight mobile service
Malaysia Airlines is launching an in flight mobile service allowing passangers to make mobile international calls while in the air.
Tuesday, Nov 04, 2008 Filed Under :Planet Talk Card News
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