A British man has been appointed the new caretaker of an Australian tropical island, a six-month position described as "the best job in the world".
Ben Southall, 34, a charity fundraiser from Petersfield, Hampshire, emerged from a field of over 34,000 applicants.
His new job requires Mr Southall to live and report from Hamilton Island, on Queensland's Great Barrier Reef.
The process gave a global profile to Australian tourism, which has gone into decline amid the worldwide recession.
Mr Southall was chosen from among 16 finalists competing for the A$150,000 (£73,500; $110,000) position. - BBC
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