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The future of the Melbourne Storm remains1 in doubt this morning as the fallout from salary cap rorting continues. Former Storm CEO Brian Waldron is refusing to talk about the club’s systematic2 breaches3 of the NRL(National Rugby League) salary cap, but an auditor4 has found the club operated two sets of books to hide the payments. The Storm has been stripped of two premierships, three minor5 premierships and fined a total of 1.6 million dollars. And fans have expressed their disgust to dumping bags of rubbish outside the clubhouse.

 

After a week of disruptions caused by volcanic6 ash, the first Qantas flight from London has touched down in Sydney. Hundreds of family members gathered at the airport to meet the long-delayed arrivals of their loved ones. Travelers can expect more headaches over the next week, 'cause airlines try to clear the backlog7.

 

The Western Australian Government has suspended all flu vaccinations9 for children under five as it investigates serious side effects. Forty-five children have been taken to hospitals suffering high temperatures and convulsions after having the vaccination8. Health Minister Kim Hames says parents should take particular caution in the 12 hours after vaccinations.

 

And an oil rig in the Gulf10 of Mexico that caught fire after an explosion on Tuesday has now sunk. US Coast Guard is still conducting helicopter searches for 11 missing workers.


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1 remains 1kMzTy     
n.剩余物，残留物；遗体，遗迹
参考例句：
  • He ate the remains of food hungrily.他狼吞虎咽地吃剩余的食物。
  • The remains of the meal were fed to the dog.残羹剩饭喂狗了。
2 systematic SqMwo     
adj.有系统的，有计划的，有方法的
参考例句：
  • The way he works isn't very systematic.他的工作不是很有条理。
  • The teacher made a systematic work of teaching.这个教师进行系统的教学工作。
3 breaches f7e9a03d0b1fa3eeb94ac8e8ffbb509a     
破坏( breach的名词复数 )； 破裂； 缺口； 违背
参考例句：
  • He imposed heavy penalties for breaches of oath or pledges. 他对违反誓言和保证的行为给予严厉的惩罚。
  • This renders all breaches of morality before marriage very uncommon. 这样一来，婚前败坏道德的事就少见了。
4 auditor My5ziV     
n.审计员，旁听着
参考例句：
  • The auditor was required to produce his working papers.那个审计员被要求提供其工作底稿。
  • The auditor examines the accounts of all county officers and departments.审计员查对所有县官员及各部门的帐目。
5 minor e7fzR     
adj.较小(少)的，较次要的；n.辅修学科；vi.辅修
参考例句：
  • The young actor was given a minor part in the new play.年轻的男演员在这出新戏里被分派担任一个小角色。
  • I gave him a minor share of my wealth.我把小部分财产给了他。
6 volcanic BLgzQ     
adj.火山的；象火山的；由火山引起的
参考例句：
  • There have been several volcanic eruptions this year.今年火山爆发了好几次。
  • Volcanic activity has created thermal springs and boiling mud pools.火山活动产生了温泉和沸腾的泥浆池。
7 backlog bPiyc     
n.积压未办之事
参考例句：
  • It will take a month to clear the backlog of work.要花一个月的时间才能清理完积压的工作。
  • Investment is needed to reduce the backlog of repairs.需要投资来減轻积压的维修工作。
8 vaccination bKGzM     
n.接种疫苗，种痘
参考例句：
  • Vaccination is a preventive against smallpox.种痘是预防天花的方法。
  • Doctors suggest getting a tetanus vaccination every ten years.医生建议每十年注射一次破伤风疫苗。
9 vaccinations ed61d339e2970fa63aee4b5ce757cc44     
n.种痘，接种( vaccination的名词复数 )；牛痘疤
参考例句：
  • Vaccinations ensure one against diseases. 接种疫苗可以预防疾病。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • I read some publicity about vaccinations while waiting my turn at the doctor's. 在医生那儿候诊时，我读了一些关于接种疫苗的宣传。 来自《简明英汉词典》
10 gulf 1e0xp     
n.海湾；深渊，鸿沟；分歧，隔阂
参考例句：
  • The gulf between the two leaders cannot be bridged.两位领导人之间的鸿沟难以跨越。
  • There is a gulf between the two cities.这两座城市间有个海湾。

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