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bushtelegraph 20,000 leagues Down Under Visitors to South Australia's Limestone Coast region south of Adelaide can now experience the region's dramatic scenery from the ocean, thanks to an exciting new luxury sailing experience. Departing from Robe, a 43-foot sailing catamaran will carry intrepid visitors on scenic half-day tours, with fine food and wine included. "Robe is such a jewel in the crown because of the harbour we've got at Guichen Bay," says Biddie Tietz from Limestone Coast Tourism. "Now people can experience it from a different angle." The debut venture will be offered by Robe Sailing. www.tourism.sa.gov.au After offering Hollywood filmmakers a significant incentive, the Australian Government appeared to have secured Australia as the principal filming location for the new adaptation of sci-fi classic, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. But don't expect to see the 20,000 Leagues crew Down Under till early next year: the production was shelved in May after Brad Pitt dropped out of the cast. With locations yet to be confirmed (though New South Wales and Queensland's Gold Coast are likely candidates) and major parts still to be cast, it's uncertain whether the production will go ahead in 2014. But if it does, the sci-fi blockbuster will be the biggest movie ever filmed here, reviving the enigmatic Captain Nemo, commander of the submarine Nautilus, for a new CGI-savvy generation. Japan – 4 (1992, 2000, 2004, 2011) Saudi Arabia – 3 (1984, 1988, 1996) Iran – 3 (1968, 1972, 1976) South Korea – 2 (1956, 1960) Israel – 1 (1964) Kuwait – 1 (1980) Iraq – 1 (2007) Goal for Aussie soccer Between January 9 and 21, 2015, Aussies will have the chance to cheer on their team against its Asia-Pacific rivals when Australia plays host to the AFC Asian Cup for the first time. Recently, it was announced that Australia would host the tournament's 32 world-class matches, with games taking place in Melbourne, Newcastle, Canberra and Brisbane, and the final to be played at Stadium Australia in Sydney. 1954 The year of the first Disney film adaptation. 1870 The novel's nemesis creature, Year the novel similar to a was first giant octopus. published. Poulpe AFC ASIAN CUP WINNERS 43-foot adventure FRENCH The ORIGINAL language in which Jules Verne wrote it. XIII