Latest News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/mrssglobalfeed/100/75 Latest News en Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:04:58 GMT Bligh promises balance in booze response http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2010/03/18/Bligh_promises_balance_in_booze_response_441317.html A Qld parliamentary committee is due to release its recommendations on how to curb booze-fueled violence. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:08:49 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2010/03/18/Bligh_promises_balance_in_booze_response_441317.html Top Stories Xenophon bill to stop state squabbling http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2010/03/18/Xenophon_bill_to_stop_state_squabbling_441312.html Nick Xenophon will introduce a bill that could see Murray-Darling floodwaters managed by the federal govt. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:02:03 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2010/03/18/Xenophon_bill_to_stop_state_squabbling_441312.html Top Stories Sexual images inescapable for kids http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2010/03/18/Sexual_images_inescapable_for_kids_441310.html Psychiatrists say self-regulation of the media has failed to protect children from sexualised content. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:55:32 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2010/03/18/Sexual_images_inescapable_for_kids_441310.html Top Stories School costs double quote price http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2010/03/18/School_costs_double_quote_price_441307.html The NSW opposition has forced an inquiry into the federal govt's stimulus spending in schools program. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:46:56 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2010/03/18/School_costs_double_quote_price_441307.html Top Stories Stern Hu to be tried in closed court http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2010/03/18/Stern_Hu_to_be_tried_in_closed_court_441306.html The Greens have called on the Foreign Minister to lobby China to ensure Stern Hu's trial is open and fair. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:43:57 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2010/03/18/Stern_Hu_to_be_tried_in_closed_court_441306.html Top Stories Brown admits to giving wrong evidence http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2010/03/18/Brown_admits_to_giving_wrong_evidence_441305.html PM Gordon Brown has admitted giving incorrect evidence to the Iraq Inquiry on defence spending. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:43:15 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2010/03/18/Brown_admits_to_giving_wrong_evidence_441305.html Top Stories New treatment freezes away breast cancer http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2010/03/18/New_treatment_freezes_away_breast_cancer_441304.html A non-surgical method of freezing away breast cancer has been developed by doctors in the US. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:38:06 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2010/03/18/New_treatment_freezes_away_breast_cancer_441304.html Top Stories UK jobless rate falls by 33, 000 http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2010/03/18/UK_jobless_rate_falls_by_33_000_441288.html The number of Britons looking for has fallen by 33,000 between November and January. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:49:29 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2010/03/18/UK_jobless_rate_falls_by_33_000_441288.html Top Stories German Union backs British Airways crews http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2010/03/18/German_Union_backs_British_Airways_crews_441287.html German union ver.di has joined Australian and American unions in offering support to British Airways crew. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:07:17 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2010/03/18/German_Union_backs_British_Airways_crews_441287.html Top Stories Bulger comments labelled insensitive http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2010/03/18/Bulger_comments_labelled_insensitive_441285.html The mother of James Bulger says a discussion to raise the age of criminal responsibility was insensitive. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:51:30 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2010/03/18/Bulger_comments_labelled_insensitive_441285.html Top Stories Irish Catholic head apologises on abuse http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2010/03/18/Irish_Catholic_head_apologises_on_abuse_441284.html The head of the Roman Catholic Church in Ireland has apologised over his role in a clerical sex abuse probe. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:51:24 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2010/03/18/Irish_Catholic_head_apologises_on_abuse_441284.html Top Stories Catholic agency wins ruling on adoption http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2010/03/18/Catholic_agency_wins_ruling_on_adoption_441283.html A UK Catholic adoption service has won a ruling requiring the Charity Commission to reconsider gay adoption. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:51:21 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2010/03/18/Catholic_agency_wins_ruling_on_adoption_441283.html Top Stories Three arrested for abduction of UK boy http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2010/03/18/Spain_arrests_3_in_abduction_of_UK_boy_441282.html Spanish police have arrested three people in relation to the kidnapping of a 5-year-old boy in Pakistan. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:32:44 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2010/03/18/Spain_arrests_3_in_abduction_of_UK_boy_441282.html Top Stories Mephedrone teen's family in mourning http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2010/03/18/Mephedrone_teens_family_in_mourning_441280.html The family of one of two UK teenagers who died after taking mephedrone call for the drug to be banned. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:27:50 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2010/03/18/Mephedrone_teens_family_in_mourning_441280.html Top Stories A dozen Australians missing in Fiji http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2010/03/17/A_dozen_Australians_missing_in_Fiji_441232.html A dozen Australians are not yet accounted for in the region of Fiji battered by tropical Cyclone Tomas. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:04:50 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2010/03/17/A_dozen_Australians_missing_in_Fiji_441232.html Top Stories Youth allowance deal falls short - Nats http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2010/03/17/Youth_allowance_deal_falls_short_-_Nats_440994.html The Nationals say a deal on changes to the youth allowance threatens to split apart regional communities. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:18:52 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2010/03/17/Youth_allowance_deal_falls_short_-_Nats_440994.html Top Stories Aust sending $1m to cyclone-hit Fiji http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2010/03/17/Aust_sending_1m_to_cyclone-hit_Fiji_440909.html The federal govt is sending up to $1m in emergency assistance to Fiji after Cyclone Tomas hit the region. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:42:39 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2010/03/17/Aust_sending_1m_to_cyclone-hit_Fiji_440909.html Top Stories Jobless rate falls by 33, 000 in the UK http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/18/Jobless_rate_falls_by_33_000_in_the_UK_441289.html The number of Britons looking for has fallen by 33,000 between November and January. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:51:56 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/18/Jobless_rate_falls_by_33_000_in_the_UK_441289.html Business AFL pays Demetriou the big bucks http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/AFL_pays_Demetriou_the_big_bucks_441261.html AFL chairman Mike Fitzpatrick says CEO Andrew Demetriou deserves the $1.8 million he earned last year. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:02:50 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/AFL_pays_Demetriou_the_big_bucks_441261.html Business Takeover bid for Corporate Express http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/Takeover_bid_for_Corporate_Express_441228.html Corporate Express' majority shareholder has made an offer to buy out the rest of the company. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:47:57 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/Takeover_bid_for_Corporate_Express_441228.html Business Pain expected as stimulus is withdrawn http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/Pain_expected_as_stimulus_is_withdrawn_441227.html The global economy faces a difficult 2010 as central banks withdraw stimulus spending. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:47:56 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/Pain_expected_as_stimulus_is_withdrawn_441227.html Business Aust bonds close weaker as ASX rises http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/Aust_bonds_close_weaker_as_ASX_rises_441226.html The Australian bond market closed weaker on Wednesday after a mild retreat by US Treasuries. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:47:56 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/Aust_bonds_close_weaker_as_ASX_rises_441226.html Business Man awarded $1.1 mil in WorkCover case http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/Man_awarded_11_mil_in_WorkCover_case_441225.html A man who will never work again after doing work normally reserved for a crane has been awarded $1.1 mil. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:47:55 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/Man_awarded_11_mil_in_WorkCover_case_441225.html Business Good oilfield practices not followed http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/Good_oilfield_practices_not_followed_441224.html Reliance on a whiteboard and a lack of expert oversight led to the blowout of a well in the Timor Sea. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:47:54 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/Good_oilfield_practices_not_followed_441224.html Business Rich countries stalling climate talks http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/Rich_countries_stalling_climate_talks_441223.html The 'arrogance' of rich countries at the Copenhagen climate summit has stalled talks says Nichols Stern. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:47:53 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/Rich_countries_stalling_climate_talks_441223.html Business Housing start figures good news for NSW http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/Housing_start_figures_good_news_for_NSW_441222.html Statistics showing NSW's housing starts have outstripped other states has been welcomed by the government. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:47:52 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/Housing_start_figures_good_news_for_NSW_441222.html Business Government sticks to budget forecasts http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/Government_sticks_to_budget_forecasts_441181.html The government is sticking by its forecast that the budget won't return to surplus until 2015/16. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:42:13 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/Government_sticks_to_budget_forecasts_441181.html Business Sydney water gets a technological boost http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/Sydney_water_gets_a_technological_boost_441171.html An office block in Sydney's CBD will be the first to use cutting edge water recycling technology. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:18:16 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/Sydney_water_gets_a_technological_boost_441171.html Business Miners reject public interest test http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/Miners_reject_public_interest_test_441160.html Qld miners have rejected the idea of a public interest test to sort out battles between miners and farmers. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:35:21 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/Miners_reject_public_interest_test_441160.html Business Tandou sticks to rejection of GPG bid http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/Tandou_sticks_to_rejection_of_GPG_bid_441157.html Agribusiness Tandou Ltd has backed its decision to reject a takeover offer from the GPG investment group. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:29:02 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/Tandou_sticks_to_rejection_of_GPG_bid_441157.html Business ICAC hits housing officer over interests http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/ICAC_hits_housing_officer_over_interests_441108.html A former NSW Housing Department officer failed to disclose a conflict of interest in an ICAC inquiry. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 03:24:26 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/ICAC_hits_housing_officer_over_interests_441108.html Business Shares in Australian LNG players boosted http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/Shares_in_Australian_LNG_players_boosted_441107.html Shares in Australian liquefied natural gas have been boosted by bullish forecasts Royal Dutch Shell. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 03:18:11 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/Shares_in_Australian_LNG_players_boosted_441107.html Business New home building surged 15% http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/New_home_building_surged_15_441075.html Builders started work on a total 40,022 homes in the three months to December. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:34:11 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/New_home_building_surged_15_441075.html Business Greens waver over Telstra reform bill http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/Greens_waver_over_Telstra_reform_bill_441067.html The Greens have flagged a withdrawal of support for the government's Telstra breakup legislation. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:21:08 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/Greens_waver_over_Telstra_reform_bill_441067.html Business DJs first-half profit gains 10.2% http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/DJs_first-half_profit_gains_102_441041.html David Jones Ltd increased first-half profit 10.2 per cent to $100.46 million. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 01:28:42 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/DJs_first-half_profit_gains_102_441041.html Business AWB downgrades annual profit guidance http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/AWB_downgrades_annual_profit_guidance_441040.html AWB Ltd has downgraded its annual profit guidance to be within the range of $85-$110 million. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 01:26:30 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/AWB_downgrades_annual_profit_guidance_441040.html Business Cadbury owner's jobs promise questioned http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/Cadbury_owners_jobs_promise_questioned_441032.html US food giant Kraft has been questioned over its pledge to safeguard Cadbury jobs in UK. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 01:08:53 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/Cadbury_owners_jobs_promise_questioned_441032.html Business FerrAus to spin-off Lawson gold project http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/FerrAus_to_spin-off_Lawson_gold_project_441000.html Iron ore explorer FerrAus Ltd will spin-off its Lawson Gold project to focus on core operations. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:24:59 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/FerrAus_to_spin-off_Lawson_gold_project_441000.html Good practice not followed, inquiry told http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/Good_practice_not_followed_inquiry_told_440991.html A lack of expert oversight contributed to the blowout of a well in the Timor Sea, an inquiry has heard. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:01:56 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/Good_practice_not_followed_inquiry_told_440991.html Business OPEC output 'steady for rest of year' http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/OPEC_output_steady_for_rest_of_year_440989.html Saudi Arabia's oil minister says he expects OPEC to keep output steady for the rest of this year. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:55:36 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/OPEC_output_steady_for_rest_of_year_440989.html Business Aussie bosses kept their cool during GFC http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/Aussie_bosses_kept_their_cool_during_GFC_440988.html New research has found 36% of Australian business leaders said they suffered increased stress in 2009. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:53:53 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/Aussie_bosses_kept_their_cool_during_GFC_440988.html Business Macmahon gets $190m mine contract http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/Macmahon_gets_190m_mine_contract_440959.html Macmahon Holdings has been awarded the contract to develop and operate a coal mine at Cameby Downs. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:20:59 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/Macmahon_gets_190m_mine_contract_440959.html Business Alice in Wonderland pulls in US $62.7m http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/Alice_in_Wonderland_pulls_in_US_627m_440926.html Alice in Wonderland has pulled in US$ 62.7 million in its second weekend at the US and Canadian box office. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:55:05 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/Alice_in_Wonderland_pulls_in_US_627m_440926.html Business ACTU wants catch-up rise for low-paid http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/ACTU_wants_catch-up_rise_for_low-paid_440922.html The ACTU will push for low-wage workers to be given a catch-up pay rise this year. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:28:58 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/ACTU_wants_catch-up_rise_for_low-paid_440922.html Business Shell to boost production, cut more jobs http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/Shell_to_boost_production_cut_more_jobs_440917.html Oil company Royal Dutch Shell PLC says it will boost production by 11 per cent by 2012. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:14:32 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/Shell_to_boost_production_cut_more_jobs_440917.html Business US Fed holds near-zero rates http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/Fed_holds_near-zero_rates_440915.html The US Federal Reserve has maintained its benchmark interest rate at a zero to 0.25 per cent range. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:08:23 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/Fed_holds_near-zero_rates_440915.html Business Honda recalls 412,000 vehicles in US http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/Honda_recalls_412000_vehicles_in_US_440902.html Honda has recalled 412,000 vehicles in the US because customers complained their brakes felt 'soft'. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:59:15 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/Honda_recalls_412000_vehicles_in_US_440902.html Business Greece off credit watch http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/S_and_P_takes_Greece_off_credit_watch_440890.html Standard and Poor's says Greece is off 'credit watch' and their credit rating won't be downgraded for now. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:54:09 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/17/S_and_P_takes_Greece_off_credit_watch_440890.html Business Despite ban elephant ivory still traded http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/16/Despite_ban_elephant_ivory_still_traded_440834.html A booming black market in African ivory linked to Asian crime syndicates may scupper a UN wildlife meeting. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:08:02 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/16/Despite_ban_elephant_ivory_still_traded_440834.html Business Macmahon gets contract for Qld coal http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/16/Macmahon_gets_contract_for_Qld_coal_440832.html Engineering contractor Macmahon Holdings Ltd says it has been awarded a contract to develop QLD coal. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:58:46 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/16/Macmahon_gets_contract_for_Qld_coal_440832.html Business Efficient building to ease house prices http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/16/Efficient_building_to_ease_house_prices_440827.html Australia's largest residential developer says making houses more efficient will make them more affordable. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:18:08 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/16/Efficient_building_to_ease_house_prices_440827.html Business Supermarket regulator needs more teeth http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/16/Supermarket_regulator_needs_more_teeth_440781.html Australia needs an ombudsman to protect consumers and food producers says a consumer group. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:54:35 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/16/Supermarket_regulator_needs_more_teeth_440781.html Business ANZ seeks buyer for 10pct stake in Sacom http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/16/ANZ_seeks_buyer_for_10pct_stake_in_Sacom_440777.html ANZ is seeking a buyer for its 10 per cent stake in Vietnam's largest private commercial bank, SACOM. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:46:24 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/16/ANZ_seeks_buyer_for_10pct_stake_in_Sacom_440777.html Business LNG looks to Fisherman's Landing option http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/16/LNG_looks_to_Fishermans_Landing_option_440765.html LNG Ltd may be making plans for its Fisherman's Landing project after renegotiating terms with Arrow Energy. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:07:23 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/16/LNG_looks_to_Fishermans_Landing_option_440765.html Business Minutes reveal RBA to keep rates steady http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/16/Minutes_reveal_RBA_to_keep_rates_steady_440749.html Economists are predicting the RBA will keep rates on hold with uncertainty around lending figures. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:07:39 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/16/Minutes_reveal_RBA_to_keep_rates_steady_440749.html Business Private schools popularity grows http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/16/Private_schools_popularity_grows_440744.html Enrolments in private schools have grown eightfold compared to public schools during the past decade. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:54:15 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/16/Private_schools_popularity_grows_440744.html Business Rural boom to follow flood heartache http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/16/Rural_boom_to_follow_flood_heartache_440737.html Recent floods may ultimately deliver a billion-dollar boost to regional Queensland's economy. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:47:12 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/16/Rural_boom_to_follow_flood_heartache_440737.html Business US plan to become broadband leaders http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/16/US_plan_to_become_broadband_leaders_440702.html US regulators have unveiled details of an ambitious plan to become world leaders in broadband. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:01:38 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/16/US_plan_to_become_broadband_leaders_440702.html Business Climate study reignites ETS debate http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/16/Climate_study_reignites_ETS_debate_440696.html ClimateWorks suggests Australia could cut its emissions by 25% at a annual cost of $185 per household. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:48:52 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/16/Climate_study_reignites_ETS_debate_440696.html Business RBA to keep rates on hold - economists http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/16/RBA_to_keep_rates_on_hold_-_economists_440689.html Economists predict the RBA is likely to keep interest rates on hold in April. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:43:41 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/16/RBA_to_keep_rates_on_hold_-_economists_440689.html Business Forecasts bode well for prices - Rio http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/16/Forecasts_bode_well_for_prices_-_Rio_440680.html Rio Tinto says forecast global and Chinese growth in 2010 bodes well for metal and mineral prices. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:29:30 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/16/Forecasts_bode_well_for_prices_-_Rio_440680.html Business BA says 60% of travellers will still fly http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/16/BA_says_60_of_travellers_will_still_fly_440672.html British Airways says 60% of its customers will be able to keep their travel plans during planned strikes Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:23:08 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/16/BA_says_60_of_travellers_will_still_fly_440672.html Business Seven Network shares in trading halt http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/16/Seven_Network_shares_in_trading_halt_440635.html Shares in Seven Network have gone into a trading halt pending an announcement by the broadcaster. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:18:39 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/16/Seven_Network_shares_in_trading_halt_440635.html Business Debate rages over Telco reform bill http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/16/Debate_rages_over_Telco_reform_bill_440619.html Family First Senator Steve Fielding says the government is deferring debate on the Telco reform bill. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:18:10 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/16/Debate_rages_over_Telco_reform_bill_440619.html Business Telstra sells A$ 1.5b in Eurobonds http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/16/Telstra_sells_A_15b_in_Eurobonds_440612.html Telstra Corporation Ltd has sold one billion euros ($A1.5 billion) of 10 year bonds. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:07:04 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/16/Telstra_sells_A_15b_in_Eurobonds_440612.html Business CBH receives alternative offer http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/16/CBH_receives_alternative_offer_440614.html CBH Resources has received an anonymous alternative proposal to the takeover offer from Nyrstar NV. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:50:21 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/16/CBH_receives_alternative_offer_440614.html Business Four million EU jobs vanished in 2009 http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/16/Four_million_EU_jobs_vanished_in_2009_440610.html Official data shows that four million jobs disappeared in the European Union in 2009. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:41:49 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/16/Four_million_EU_jobs_vanished_in_2009_440610.html Business Toyota casts doubt on run-away Prius http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/16/Toyota_casts_doubt_on_run-away_Prius_440608.html Toyota is casting doubt on a claim a man's Prius sped out of control, saying the report is inconsistent. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:34:36 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/16/Toyota_casts_doubt_on_run-away_Prius_440608.html Business Moody's warning lifts US dollar http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/16/Moodys_warning_lifts_US_dollar_440601.html Moodys warn the US and the UK could see a downgrade of their top AAA credit rating. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:17:28 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/16/Moodys_warning_lifts_US_dollar_440601.html Business 4 million EU jobs vanished in 2009 http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/16/4_million_EU_jobs_vanished_in_2009_440543.html Official data show that some 4 million jobs disappeared in the European Union last year. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:07:09 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/16/4_million_EU_jobs_vanished_in_2009_440543.html Business PepsiCo to buy back $US15 billion http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/16/PepsiCo_to_buy_back_US15_billion_440544.html PepsiCo says it will buy back up to A16.34 billion worth of its own common stock through June 2013. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:06:18 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/16/PepsiCo_to_buy_back_US15_billion_440544.html Business Bay Bee Cino placed in administration http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/16/Bay_Bee_Cino_placed_in_administration_440542.html Sydney-based babywear company Bay Bee Cino has been placed in administration. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:06:17 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2010/03/16/Bay_Bee_Cino_placed_in_administration_440542.html Dingo may be world's oldest dog http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Environment/2010/03/18/Dingo_may_be_worlds_oldest_dog_441321.html Australia's native dingo may be the oldest dog breed in the world, according to a new study. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:28:58 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Environment/2010/03/18/Dingo_may_be_worlds_oldest_dog_441321.html Environment UK bans climate change nursery rhyme http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Environment/2010/03/17/UK_bans_climate_change_nursery_rhyme_441231.html Two UK Government ads which used nursery rhymes to raise awareness of climate change have been banned. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:52:52 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Environment/2010/03/17/UK_bans_climate_change_nursery_rhyme_441231.html Environment Great Barrier Reef evac amid cyclone http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Environment/2010/03/17/Great_Barrier_Reef_evac_amid_cyclone_441207.html More than 300 people are being evacuated from Great Barrier Reef islands amid warnings of Cyclone Ului. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:35:55 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Environment/2010/03/17/Great_Barrier_Reef_evac_amid_cyclone_441207.html Environment Cutting red tape on farm chemicals http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Environment/2010/03/17/Cutting_red_tape_on_farm_chemicals_441187.html The federal government plans to cut red tape in the regulation of agricultural and veterinary chemicals. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:51:22 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Environment/2010/03/17/Cutting_red_tape_on_farm_chemicals_441187.html Environment Sydney yuppies to trial recycled water http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Environment/2010/03/17/Sydney_yuppies_to_trial_recycled_water_441068.html A prestige office block being built in Sydney's CBD will trial cutting edge water recycling technology. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:23:11 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Environment/2010/03/17/Sydney_yuppies_to_trial_recycled_water_441068.html Environment Humans, not dingoes threaten Fraser Is http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Environment/2010/03/17/Humans_not_dingoes_threaten_Fraser_Is_441065.html Tourists feeding and teasing dingoes on Fraser Island could lead to the extinction of the native dogs. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:18:30 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Environment/2010/03/17/Humans_not_dingoes_threaten_Fraser_Is_441065.html Environment Best NSW drought figures in four years http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Environment/2010/03/17/Best_nsw_drought_figures_in_four_years_441003.html NSW has recorded its best drought figures in four years, with 40 per cent of the state in drought. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:49:04 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Environment/2010/03/17/Best_nsw_drought_figures_in_four_years_441003.html Environment Aust sending $1m to cyclone-hit Fiji http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Environment/2010/03/17/Aust_sending_1m_to_cyclone-hit_Fiji_441002.html The federal govt is sending up to $1m in emergency assistance to Fiji after Cyclone Tomas hit the island. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:46:52 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Environment/2010/03/17/Aust_sending_1m_to_cyclone-hit_Fiji_441002.html Environment Sexual images inescapable http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/18/Sexual_images_inescapable_441311.html Psychiatrists say self-regulation of the media has failed to protect children from sexualised content. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:01:26 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/18/Sexual_images_inescapable_441311.html National Chantelois saga haunting Mike Rann http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Chantelois_saga_haunting_Mike_Rann_441239.html The Chantelois saga continues to plague SA Premier Mike Rann as he campaigns ahead of the state election. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:41:33 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Chantelois_saga_haunting_Mike_Rann_441239.html National Five diggers wounded in Afghanistan http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Five_diggers_wounded_in_Afghanistan_441237.html Five Australian soldiers have been wounded after their vehicle struck a roadside bomb in Afghanistan. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:35:24 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Five_diggers_wounded_in_Afghanistan_441237.html National Trial date set for Stern Hu http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Trial_date_set_for_Stern_Hu_441236.html Australian businessman Stern Hu is set to face trial in China on March 22. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:34:23 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Trial_date_set_for_Stern_Hu_441236.html National Search for missing boat ends for night http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Search_for_missing_boat_ends_for_night_441215.html A search has been postponed for the night for a boat reported missing off Victoria's southeast coast. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:11:24 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Search_for_missing_boat_ends_for_night_441215.html National Vic business attacked for fifth time http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Vic_business_attacked_for_fifth_time_441205.html A Melbourne business has been targeted by thieves for the fifth time since Boxing Day. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:20:14 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Vic_business_attacked_for_fifth_time_441205.html National Islands evacuated ahead of cyclone http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Islands_evacuated_ahead_of_cyclone_441201.html Hundreds are evacuating Great Barrier Reef islands following warnings Cyclone Ului will hit the Qld coast. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:17:41 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Islands_evacuated_ahead_of_cyclone_441201.html National Second insulation fire within 24 hours http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Second_insulation_fire_within_24_hours_441196.html Melbourne has had two house fires linked to shonky insulation work in less than 24 hours. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:59:54 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Second_insulation_fire_within_24_hours_441196.html National Voters left in the dark, says Rann http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Voters_left_in_the_dark_says_Rann_441176.html SA Premier Mike Ramn says a 'smear' campaign ahead of the election has pushed aside important issues. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:23:52 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Voters_left_in_the_dark_says_Rann_441176.html National North-western NSW ready for floods http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/North-western_NSW_ready_for_floods_441163.html Residents in north-western NSW are bracing for flooding which could leave them isolated for several weeks. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:45:43 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/North-western_NSW_ready_for_floods_441163.html National Caution urged over drought numbers http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Caution_urged_over_drought_numbers_441155.html Farmers say figures that show the drought has ended in parts of NSW may bring false hope to communities. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:26:28 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Caution_urged_over_drought_numbers_441155.html National Teachers to be given numeracy help http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Teachers_to_be_given_numeracy_help_441151.html Kindergarten to year two teachers in NSW will be trained to better help students with numeracy difficulties. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:17:25 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Teachers_to_be_given_numeracy_help_441151.html National Qld seeks regional hospitals guarantee http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Qld_seeks_regional_hospitals_guarantee_441146.html Qld won't sign up to the government's new health care reform if regional hospitals will be worse-off. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:03:20 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Qld_seeks_regional_hospitals_guarantee_441146.html National Police response times on the rise http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Police_response_times_on_the_rise_441135.html NSW police response times to urgent calls have risen from 10 minutes to 12 minutes in the past five years. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:43:18 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Police_response_times_on_the_rise_441135.html National Greens waver over Telco bill http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Greens_waver_over_Telco_bill_441073.html The Greens have flagged a withdrawal of support for the government's Telstra breakup legislation. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:32:49 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Greens_waver_over_Telco_bill_441073.html National Coroner to refer SIEV 36 to police http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Coroner_to_refer_SIEV_36_to_police_441072.html The Northern Territory coroner has handed down his findings into the explosion of an asylum seeker boat. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:32:44 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Coroner_to_refer_SIEV_36_to_police_441072.html National Michael Clarke understands interest http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Michael_Clarke_understands_interest_441025.html Australian cricketer Michael Clarke says he can understand the intense media interest in his private life. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:54:25 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Michael_Clarke_understands_interest_441025.html National City dwellers have heart check-ups http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/City_dwellers_have_heart_check-ups_441024.html City dwellers are more likely to have a heart check-up than Australians living in country areas. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:54:25 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/City_dwellers_have_heart_check-ups_441024.html National 80% support PM's plan for hospitals http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/80_support_PMs_plan_for_hospitals_441022.html A poll reveals 86 per cent of people want national standards for the delivery of care for patients. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:54:24 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/80_support_PMs_plan_for_hospitals_441022.html National Man arrested after Sydney robbery http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Man_arrested_after_Sydney_robbery_441023.html An alleged member of the Comanchero Outlaw Motorcycle Gang has been charged with armed robbery. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:54:24 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Man_arrested_after_Sydney_robbery_441023.html Ex-Scientology members to meet leaders http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Ex-Scientology_members_to_meet_leaders_441021.html Nick Xenophon says two former Scientology members want to tell Kevin Rudd their concerns about the church. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:54:24 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Ex-Scientology_members_to_meet_leaders_441021.html National NSW gas leak sparks evacuation http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/NSW_gas_leak_sparks_evacuation_441020.html More than 100 properties have been evacuated in Sydney's Surry Hills because of a gas leak. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:54:23 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/NSW_gas_leak_sparks_evacuation_441020.html Costello is not correct - Joyce http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Costello_is_not_correct_-_Joyce_441019.html Barnaby Joyce says Peter Costello's critique of the coalition's paid parental leave scheme is wrong. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:54:23 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Costello_is_not_correct_-_Joyce_441019.html National Southwest schools to reopen in Qld http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Southwest_schools_to_reopen_in_Qld_441017.html Students in flood-affected southwest Queensland will return to school for the first time in two weeks. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:54:22 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Southwest_schools_to_reopen_in_Qld_441017.html National Curfew for Qld pubs and clubs http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Curfew_for_Qld_pubs_and_clubs_441016.html A parliamentary inquiry is expected to recommend a 3am curfew for Queensland pubs and clubs. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:54:22 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Curfew_for_Qld_pubs_and_clubs_441016.html National 'Youth allowance deal falls short' http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Youth_allowance_deal_falls_short_441018.html The Nationals say a deal on changes to the youth allowance threatens to split apart regional communities. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:54:22 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Youth_allowance_deal_falls_short_441018.html National People evacuated from Melbourne train http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/People_evacuated_from_Melbourne_train_441015.html Around 50 passengers have been evacuated from a train in Melbourne, after a fire broke out. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:54:21 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/People_evacuated_from_Melbourne_train_441015.html National Best drought figures for NSW in years http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Best_drought_figures_for_NSW_in_years_441014.html NSW has recorded its best drought figures in four years, with 40 per cent of the state in drought. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:54:21 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Best_drought_figures_for_NSW_in_years_441014.html National Pay rise for low-paid workers http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Pay_rise_for_low-paid_workers_441013.html The ACTU will push for low-wage workers to be given a catch-up pay rise this year. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:54:21 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Pay_rise_for_low-paid_workers_441013.html National Mr Keohane angered over decision http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Mr_Keohane_angered_over_decision_441009.html The family of an Irish tourist who was bashed in Sydney is outraged over a jury's verdict. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:54:20 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Mr_Keohane_angered_over_decision_441009.html National Chinese ceiling batts concerning http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Chinese_ceiling_batts_concerning_441010.html Tens of thousands of households may have installed under-performing Chinese-made ceiling batts. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:54:20 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Chinese_ceiling_batts_concerning_441010.html National Two die in windmill accident http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Two_die_in_windmill_accident_441011.html Two Victorian men, killed in a freak accident on a Victorian farm, have been identified. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:54:20 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Two_die_in_windmill_accident_441011.html National Man attacked by crocodile in NT http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Man_attacked_by_crocodile_in_NT_441012.html A fisherman is recovering from head and shoulder injuries after being attacked by a crocodile in NT. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:54:20 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Man_attacked_by_crocodile_in_NT_441012.html National Costello against Abbott's scheme http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Costello_against_Abbotts_scheme_441007.html Former Treasurer Peter Costello says Tony Abbott's parental leave scheme is a bad idea. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:54:19 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Costello_against_Abbotts_scheme_441007.html National SIEV 36 findings handed down http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/SIEV_36_findings_handed_down_441008.html The findings of a coronial inquiry into the drowning deaths of five asylum seekers will be released today. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:54:19 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/SIEV_36_findings_handed_down_441008.html National Melbourne storm damage bill rises http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Melbourne_storm_damage_bill_rises_440870.html Allianz says the cost of Melbourne's freak storms is quickly heading towards half a billion dollars. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:03:54 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/17/Melbourne_storm_damage_bill_rises_440870.html National Rural students get Youth Allowance aid http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/Rural_students_get_Youth_Allowance_aid_440868.html The government has struck a deal to make it easier for rural students to receive Youth Allowance. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:59:38 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/Rural_students_get_Youth_Allowance_aid_440868.html National Election pamphlet stirs trouble http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/Election_pamphlet_stirs_trouble_440866.html An election flyer released by Labor portrays the Tas Greens as extremists who intend to legalise heroin. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:47:08 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/Election_pamphlet_stirs_trouble_440866.html National Elderly couple bashed in home http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/Elderly_couple_bashed_in_home_440845.html An elderly man and his wife have been bashed during a home invasion in Perth. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:16:27 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/Elderly_couple_bashed_in_home_440845.html National Private schools popularity on the up http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/Private_schools_popularity_on_the_up_440843.html Enrolments in private schools have grown eightfold compared to public schools during the past decade. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:55:48 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/Private_schools_popularity_on_the_up_440843.html National Choice wants supermarket ombudsman http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/Choice_wants_supermarket_ombudsman_440841.html Australia needs an ombudsman to protect consumers and food producers says a consumer group. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:53:54 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/Choice_wants_supermarket_ombudsman_440841.html National Fromelles soldiers identified http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/Soldiers_IDd_after_94_years_440839.html The identities of 250 Australian and British soldiers in a mass grave at Fromelles have been confirmed. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:43:37 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/Soldiers_IDd_after_94_years_440839.html National Asylum seeker claims rejected http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/Asylum_seeker_claims_rejected_440815.html The opposition has accused Kevin Rudd of manipulating the facts over asylum seeker arrivals. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:34:03 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/Asylum_seeker_claims_rejected_440815.html National Insulation caused house fire http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/Insulation_caused_house_fire_440813.html The Metropolitan Fire Brigade says badly installed insulation caused a ceiling fire in a Melbourne house. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:15:07 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/Insulation_caused_house_fire_440813.html National Greens want water use answers http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/Greens_want_water_use_answers_440810.html The Greens say SA Premier Mike Rann must reveal how much water will be sent to the Lower Lakes. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:10:31 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/Greens_want_water_use_answers_440810.html National Cyclone could whip up huge swells http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/Cyclone_could_whip_up_huge_swells_440805.html Swells of up to four metres could pound Queensland's coastline as cyclone Ului edges closer. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:41:13 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/Cyclone_could_whip_up_huge_swells_440805.html National Remains of missing soldiers found http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/Remains_of_missing_soldiers_found_440780.html The bodies of two Australian soldiers lost more than 40 years ago in Borneo have been found. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:54:21 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/Remains_of_missing_soldiers_found_440780.html National Man not guilty over Keohane attack http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/Man_not_guilty_over_Keohane_attack_440776.html A Sydney man who admitted to the brutal bashing of Irishman David Keohane has been found not guilty. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:39:09 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/Man_not_guilty_over_Keohane_attack_440776.html National Boys charged after police chase http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/Boys_charged_after_police_chase_440771.html Two boys aged 13 and 14 have been charged after a car chase in southwest Sydney. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:31:27 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/Boys_charged_after_police_chase_440771.html National Windmill accident kills two men http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/Windmill_accident_kills_two_men_440759.html Two men moving a windmill in western Victoria have been electrocuted when it hit powerlines. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:40:29 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/Windmill_accident_kills_two_men_440759.html National Keating verbally lashes out at Abbott http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/Keating_verbally_lashes_out_at_Abbott_440705.html Former PM Paul Keating has launched a scathing attack on Tony Abbott; calling him an 'intellectual nobody'. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:08:31 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/Keating_verbally_lashes_out_at_Abbott_440705.html National Investigation into custody death http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/Investigation_into_custody_death_440678.html West Australian police have now launched an investigation into the death of a 33 year-old man in custody. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:26:32 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/Investigation_into_custody_death_440678.html National Polls show Howard nostalgia-Abbott http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/Polls_show_Howard_nostalgia-Abbott_440679.html Tony Abbott says there may be Howard government nostalgia as Kevin Rudd takes another hit in the polls. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:26:32 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/Polls_show_Howard_nostalgia-Abbott_440679.html National Top cop acknowledges police racism http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/Top_cop_acknowledges_police_racism_440677.html Victoria's police chief has admitted there is racism in the force, following on from a damaging report. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:26:31 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/Top_cop_acknowledges_police_racism_440677.html National Obama set to arrive next Thursday http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/Obama_set_to_arrive_next_Thursday_440676.html US President Barack Obama will address parliament next Friday, after arriving in Australia on Thursday. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:26:31 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/Obama_set_to_arrive_next_Thursday_440676.html National Brisbane's Clem7 makes debut http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/Brisbanes_Clem7_makes_debut_440569.html Motorists packed Brisbane's Clem7 tunnel ahead of the opening of the $3 billion gridlock-busting project. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:46:50 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/Brisbanes_Clem7_makes_debut_440569.html National Climate study refuels ETS debate http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/Climate_study_refuels_ETS_debate_440568.html Both major political parties insist a new climate change study supports their approach to sustainability. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:45:14 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/Climate_study_refuels_ETS_debate_440568.html National Nitschke hosts euthanasia workshop http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/Nitschke_hosts_euthanasia_workshop_440567.html Australian Dr Philip Nitschke has arrived in London to host a voluntary euthanasia workshop. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:45:13 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/Nitschke_hosts_euthanasia_workshop_440567.html National Video shop assistant beaten and robbed http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/Video_shop_assistant_beaten_and_robbed_440565.html A 17-year-old video shop assistant has been bashed during an armed robbery in Sydney's south west. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:45:13 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/Video_shop_assistant_beaten_and_robbed_440565.html National Qld floodwaters poor into Nth NSW http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/Qld_floodwaters_poor_into_Nth_NSW_440566.html Floodwaters from Qld have entered Nth NSW, cutting off roads and isolating farms and small communities. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:45:13 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/Qld_floodwaters_poor_into_Nth_NSW_440566.html National New disabled standards nationwide http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/New_disabled_standards_nationwide_440563.html All new buildings will be required to have adequate disabled access under new national standards. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:45:12 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/New_disabled_standards_nationwide_440563.html National Donation to aid remote Indigenous health http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/Donation_to_aid_remote_Indigenous_health_440564.html Medicines Australia is donating one million dollars accrued from fines to boost regional indigenous health. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:45:12 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/Donation_to_aid_remote_Indigenous_health_440564.html National Top CHOICE award goes to The Good Guys http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/Top_CHOICE_award_goes_to_The_Good_Guys_440562.html Electrical retailer The Good Guys has taken a top gong in this year's CHOICE Awards. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:45:11 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/Top_CHOICE_award_goes_to_The_Good_Guys_440562.html National US President to address Aust parliament http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/US_President_to_address_Aust_parliament_440561.html Parliament will be recalled for a one-day sitting next week to hear an address from Barack Obama. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:45:11 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/US_President_to_address_Aust_parliament_440561.html National Reports claim asylum seeker relocation http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/Reports_claim_asylum_seeker_relocation_440547.html Several hundred asylum seekers will reportedly be transferred from Christmas Island to Darwin. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:11:41 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2010/03/16/Reports_claim_asylum_seeker_relocation_440547.html National Bikie arrested after car wash robbery http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/03/17/Bikie_arrested_after_car_wash_robbery_441097.html An alleged member of the Comanchero Outlaw Motorcycle Gang has been charged with armed robbery. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:56:30 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/03/17/Bikie_arrested_after_car_wash_robbery_441097.html National - Regional Fisherman survives crocodile attack http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/03/17/Fisherman_survives_crocodile_attack_441096.html A fisherman is recovering from head and shoulder injuries after being attacked by a crocodile in NT. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:56:28 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/03/17/Fisherman_survives_crocodile_attack_441096.html National - Regional SW Queensland schools to reopen http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/03/17/SW_Queensland_schools_to_reopen_441095.html Students in flood-affected southwest Queensland will return to school for the first time in two weeks. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:56:26 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/03/17/SW_Queensland_schools_to_reopen_441095.html National - Regional Windmill victims named http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/03/17/Windmill_victims_named_441094.html Two Victorian men, killed in a freak accident on a Victorian farm, have been identified. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:56:24 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/03/17/Windmill_victims_named_441094.html National - Regional Gas leak leads to evacuation http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/03/17/Gas_leak_leads_to_evacuation_441093.html More than 100 properties have been evacuated in Sydney's Surry Hills because of a gas leak. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:56:23 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/03/17/Gas_leak_leads_to_evacuation_441093.html Cyclone Ului hovers over Coral Sea http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/03/16/Cyclone_Ului_hovers_over_Coral_Sea_440523.html Severe tropical cyclone Ului is not expected to threaten the Queensland coast for the next few days. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:53:19 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/03/16/Cyclone_Ului_hovers_over_Coral_Sea_440523.html Cyclist dies after signpost crash http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/03/16/Cyclist_dies_after_signpost_crash_440520.html A bicycle rider, critically injured following a collision with a post in Brisbane, has died. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:51:23 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/03/16/Cyclist_dies_after_signpost_crash_440520.html National - Regional Asylum seekers 'transferred to Darwin' http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/03/16/Asylum_seekers_transferred_to_Darwin_440522.html Several hundred asylum seekers will reportedly be transferred from Christmas Island to Darwin. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:49:10 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/03/16/Asylum_seekers_transferred_to_Darwin_440522.html National - Regional Council goes batty over safety risks http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Rural/2010/03/17/Council_goes_batty_over_safety_risks_441209.html A Queensland council wants to use helicopters to chase away bats considered a crash risk to helicopters. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:53:08 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Rural/2010/03/17/Council_goes_batty_over_safety_risks_441209.html National - Rural No end to land use tensions http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Rural/2010/03/17/No_end_to_land_use_tensions_441208.html Qld mining companies have rejected the idea of a public interest test to sort out land use battles. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:45:13 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Rural/2010/03/17/No_end_to_land_use_tensions_441208.html National - Rural Best NSW drought figures in four years http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Rural/2010/03/17/Best_NSW_drought_figures_in_four_years_441124.html NSW has recorded its best drought figures in four years, with 40 per cent of the state in drought. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:10:56 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Rural/2010/03/17/Best_NSW_drought_figures_in_four_years_441124.html National - Rural Floods, now plague locusts for rural NSW http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Rural/2010/03/16/Floods_now_plague_locusts_for_rural_NSW_440762.html Parts of rural NSW already scorched by bushfires and deluged by floods now face plagues of locusts. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:58:27 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Rural/2010/03/16/Floods_now_plague_locusts_for_rural_NSW_440762.html Rural boom to follow flood heartache http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Rural/2010/03/16/Rural_boom_to_follow_flood_heartache_440734.html Recent floods may ultimately deliver a billion-dollar boost to regional Queensland's economy. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:35:46 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Rural/2010/03/16/Rural_boom_to_follow_flood_heartache_440734.html Farmers ahead on climate change http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Rural/2010/03/16/Farmers_ahead_on_climate_change_440693.html A parliamentary committee's found research into climate change lags behind what farmers already know. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:45:49 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Rural/2010/03/16/Farmers_ahead_on_climate_change_440693.html Two men fixing windmill electrocuted http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Rural/2010/03/16/Two_men_fixing_windmill_electrocuted_440688.html Two men moving a windmill in western Victoria have been electrocuted. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:43:07 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Rural/2010/03/16/Two_men_fixing_windmill_electrocuted_440688.html National - Rural Cotton crop takes a hit from Qld floods http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Rural/2010/03/16/Cotton_crop_takes_a_hit_from_Qld_floods_440618.html Queensland's cotton crop has taken a big hit from recent floods. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:15:12 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Rural/2010/03/16/Cotton_crop_takes_a_hit_from_Qld_floods_440618.html National - Rural Conservation group to buy water for Vic http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Rural/2010/03/16/Victoria_to_purchase_200_million_litres_440548.html The Australian Conservation Foundation plans to buy 200 million litres of water for use in north-west Vic. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:15:38 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Rural/2010/03/16/Victoria_to_purchase_200_million_litres_440548.html National - Rural Dingo could be world's oldest dog http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/03/18/Dingo_could_be_worlds_oldest_dog_441320.html Australia's native dingo may be the oldest dog breed in the world, according to a new study. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:27:44 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/03/18/Dingo_could_be_worlds_oldest_dog_441320.html Odd Spot Surf's up for Alpaca in Peru http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/03/18/Surfs_up_for_Alpaca_in_Peru_441319.html An Alpaca in Peru is learning how to surf with his owner who has surfed with parrots and hamsters. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:22:05 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/03/18/Surfs_up_for_Alpaca_in_Peru_441319.html Odd Spot Climate change nursery rhymes banned http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/03/18/Climate_change_nursery_rhymes_banned_441296.html Two UK Government ads which used nursery rhymes to raise awareness of climate change have been banned. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:11:04 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/03/18/Climate_change_nursery_rhymes_banned_441296.html Odd Spot Film boss wants fruit instead of popcorn http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/03/18/Film_boss_wants_fruit_instead_of_popcorn_441293.html A top film boss has called for cinema chains to swap popcorn for healthier snacks like fruit and yoghurt. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:10:29 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/03/18/Film_boss_wants_fruit_instead_of_popcorn_441293.html Odd Spot NYC lifts beekeeping ban http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/03/17/NYC_lifts_beekeeping_ban_441190.html A beekeeping ban has been lifted in New York, with keepers no longer having to keep the honey a secret. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:12:03 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/03/17/NYC_lifts_beekeeping_ban_441190.html Odd Spot Canadians say bon appétit to seal meat http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/03/17/Canadians_say_bon_apptit_to_seal_meat_441186.html MPs and guests have crammed into Canada's parliamentary restaurant to chow down on seal meat. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:48:56 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/03/17/Canadians_say_bon_apptit_to_seal_meat_441186.html Odd Spot Mike Tyson takes a shot at pigeons http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/03/17/Mike_Tyson_takes_a_shot_at_pigeons_441152.html Animal Planet has announced a new reality show that will pit Mike Tyson against a pigeon. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:24:41 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/03/17/Mike_Tyson_takes_a_shot_at_pigeons_441152.html Odd Spot It is easy being green on St Patrick's http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/03/17/It_is_easy_being_green_on_St_Patricks_441147.html For some two million Australians on Wednesday going green won't have anything to do with the environment. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:03:53 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/03/17/It_is_easy_being_green_on_St_Patricks_441147.html Odd Spot Transsexual Finnish pastor to resign http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/03/17/Transsexual_Finnish_pastor_to_resign_441143.html A transsexual Finnish pastor, who returned to work following a sex-change operation, has resigned. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:00:16 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/03/17/Transsexual_Finnish_pastor_to_resign_441143.html Odd Spot Yogi wins big at Crufts dog show http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/03/17/Yogi_wins_big_at_Crufts_dog_show_440972.html An Australian dog has taken out top prize at 'Crufts' dog show. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:00:33 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/03/17/Yogi_wins_big_at_Crufts_dog_show_440972.html Odd Spot Adult video accidentally on kids channel http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/03/17/Adult_video_accidentally_on_kids_channel_440956.html A US cable company says an 'equipment failure' saw adult programming temporarily appear on kids TV channels. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:03:30 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/03/17/Adult_video_accidentally_on_kids_channel_440956.html Odd Spot Heist sees $70M in drugs stolen http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/03/17/Heist_sees_70M_in_drugs_stolen_440924.html A Hollywood-style heist at a pharmaceutical warehouse saw about $US70m in prescription drugs stolen. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:44:53 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/03/17/Heist_sees_70M_in_drugs_stolen_440924.html Odd Spot Woman accused of biting stranger's ear http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/03/17/Woman_accused_of_biting_strangers_ear_440921.html A US woman is accused of biting off part of a stranger's ear and concealing the evidence in her mouth. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:28:28 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/03/17/Woman_accused_of_biting_strangers_ear_440921.html Odd Spot Hurt dog shows up at emergency room http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/03/17/Hurt_dog_shows_up_at_emergency_room_440916.html An injured dog has found its way to the emergency room at a hospital in New Mexico. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:13:27 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/03/17/Hurt_dog_shows_up_at_emergency_room_440916.html Odd Spot Self-defence with walking sticks http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/03/17/Self-defence_with_walking_sticks_440887.html A martial art for pensioners where walking sticks are used for self-defence is becoming popular in the UK. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:32:01 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/03/17/Self-defence_with_walking_sticks_440887.html Odd Spot Missing pup reunited after 5 years http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/03/16/Missing_pup_reunited_after_5_years_440828.html A dog has been reunited with his UK owners five years after he vanished. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:22:37 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/03/16/Missing_pup_reunited_after_5_years_440828.html Taiwan looks for birth boosting slogan http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/03/16/Taiwan_looks_for_birth_boosting_slogan_440748.html Taiwan is offering one million Taiwan dollars for a slogan to help boost the island's dwindling birth rate. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:03:37 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/03/16/Taiwan_looks_for_birth_boosting_slogan_440748.html Odd Spot Stressed staff given jars of fresh air http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/03/16/Stressed_staff_given_jars_of_fresh_air_440731.html Britain's National Trust is giving away bottles of fresh air to lift London city workers. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:27:48 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/03/16/Stressed_staff_given_jars_of_fresh_air_440731.html World's shortest man dies http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/03/16/Worlds_shortest_man_dies_440730.html The world's shortest man, He Pingping, who stood just over 75 centimetres has died aged 21. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:27:44 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/03/16/Worlds_shortest_man_dies_440730.html Odd Spot Chicago River runs green http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/03/16/Chicago_River_runs_green_440598.html Chicago River has been dyed bright green in preparation for St Patrick's day. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:03:21 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/03/16/Chicago_River_runs_green_440598.html Odd Spot Survey finds support for Berlin Wall http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/03/16/Survey_finds_support_for_Berlin_Wall_440573.html A poll shows one in four Germans 'sometimes think it would be better if the Berlin Wall were still there'. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:09:39 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/03/16/Survey_finds_support_for_Berlin_Wall_440573.html Odd Spot Prince Charles visits bison reserve http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/03/16/Prince_Charles_visits_bison_reserve_440572.html Prince Charles has visited a bison reserve in Poland while on a central European tour with wife Camilla. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:05:15 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/03/16/Prince_Charles_visits_bison_reserve_440572.html Odd Spot Dog eats $20,000 diamond http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/03/16/Dog_eats_20000_diamond_440560.html A dog caused panic for the owners of a US jewellery shop when it ate a diamond worth more than $20,000. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:43:11 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/03/16/Dog_eats_20000_diamond_440560.html Odd Spot Device lets man 'see' with his tongue http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/03/16/Device_lets_man_see_with_his_tongue_440555.html A soldier who lost his sight in Iraq is being taught to use a device that allows him 'see' with his tongue. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:33:35 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/03/16/Device_lets_man_see_with_his_tongue_440555.html Odd Spot Keneally to hold leaders conference http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2010/03/18/Keneally_to_hold_leaders_conference_441291.html NSW Premier Kristina Keneally will hold a tele-conference to discuss the government's hospital reforms. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:03:09 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2010/03/18/Keneally_to_hold_leaders_conference_441291.html Politics Ceiling batts may fail standards http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2010/03/17/Ceiling_batts_may_fail_standards_441179.html Tens of thousands of households may have installed under-performing Chinese-made ceiling batts. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:35:53 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2010/03/17/Ceiling_batts_may_fail_standards_441179.html Politics Costello opposes Abbott's idea http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2010/03/17/Costello_opposes_Abbotts_idea_441178.html Former Treasurer Peter Costello says Tony Abbott's parental leave scheme is a bad idea. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:35:53 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2010/03/17/Costello_opposes_Abbotts_idea_441178.html Politics Opposition rejects asylum seeker claims http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2010/03/17/Opposition_rejects_asylum_seeker_claims_440888.html The opposition has accused Kevin Rudd of manipulating the facts over asylum seeker arrivals. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:33:30 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2010/03/17/Opposition_rejects_asylum_seeker_claims_440888.html Politics East Timor still waiting for apology http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2010/03/16/East_Timor_still_waiting_for_apology_440819.html East Timor says it's waiting on an apology from Indonesia over its brutal occupation of the half-island. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:59:46 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2010/03/16/East_Timor_still_waiting_for_apology_440819.html Politics US Indonesia military deal uncertain http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2010/03/16/US_Indonesia_military_deal_uncertain_440817.html The US says it cannot predict when it will resume full military ties with Indonesia. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:54:18 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2010/03/16/US_Indonesia_military_deal_uncertain_440817.html Abbott is intellectual nobody- Keating http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2010/03/16/Abbott_is_intellectual_nobody-_Keating_440816.html Paul Keating has launched a scathing attack on Tony Abbott accusing him of being an 'intellectual nobody'. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:51:50 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2010/03/16/Abbott_is_intellectual_nobody-_Keating_440816.html Politics Govt monitors Christmas Island capacity http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2010/03/16/Govt_monitors_Christmas_Island_capacity_440743.html Christmas Island is still the government's preferred option for processing asylum seekers arriving by boat. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:54:10 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2010/03/16/Govt_monitors_Christmas_Island_capacity_440743.html Politics Obama admin renews Israel backing http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2010/03/16/Obama_admin_renews_Israel_backing_440742.html Barack Obama has pledged that Israel remains an ally as congressional rivals rally behind Israel's PM. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:54:09 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2010/03/16/Obama_admin_renews_Israel_backing_440742.html Thai protestors begin collecting blood http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2010/03/16/Thai_protestors_begin_collecting_blood_440740.html Thai Red-clad protesters rallying in Bangkok have began collecting their own blood to spill on Govt offices. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:54:08 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2010/03/16/Thai_protestors_begin_collecting_blood_440740.html Politics Obama to address Australian parliament http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2010/03/16/Obama_to_address_Australian_parliament_440559.html US President Barack Obama will address parliament next Friday, after arriving in Australia on Thursday. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:42:22 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2010/03/16/Obama_to_address_Australian_parliament_440559.html Politics Past mistakes keep Carney in check http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/18/Past_mistakes_keep_Carney_in_check_441297.html Todd Carney says he won't let his NRL return overshadow the enormity he faces to get his life back on track. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:13:07 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/18/Past_mistakes_keep_Carney_in_check_441297.html England drop Wilkinson for France match http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/18/England_drop_Wilkinson_for_France_match_441294.html England have dropped Jonny Wilkinson from their starting side to play France in their Six Nations match. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:10:30 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/18/England_drop_Wilkinson_for_France_match_441294.html AFL work on western Sydney project http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/18/AFL_work_on_western_Sydney_project_441292.html The AFL faces a crucial few months working on their Greater Western Sydney expansion project. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:07:35 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/18/AFL_work_on_western_Sydney_project_441292.html Sport Jones claims 20th national title http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/18/Jones_claims_20th_national_title_441267.html Leisel Jones has won the 50m breaststroke to claim her 20th national title at the Commonwealth Games trials. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:02:57 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/18/Jones_claims_20th_national_title_441267.html Raiders looking to homesick Mogg http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Raiders_looking_to_homesick_Mogg_441266.html Adam Mogg has asked Catalans Dragons to release him from the 20 months left on his contract. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:51:54 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Raiders_looking_to_homesick_Mogg_441266.html Sport Iain Dowie named as new Hull boss http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Iain_Dowie_named_as_new_Hull_boss_441265.html Iain Dowie has been appointed as the new manager of Hull, 48 hours after Phil Brown was sacked. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:42:04 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Iain_Dowie_named_as_new_Hull_boss_441265.html O'Neil back Milner for England http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/ONeil_back_Milner_for_England_441263.html Martin O'Neill has backed James Milner to fill the vacancy in England's World Cup squad. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:33:24 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/ONeil_back_Milner_for_England_441263.html EPL confirms Portsmouth points deduction http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/EPL_confirms_Portsmouth_points_deduction_441260.html Portsmouth has had nine points deducted from their EPL tally as punishment for going into administration. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:01:46 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/EPL_confirms_Portsmouth_points_deduction_441260.html Sport Hawks lose Skipper for two months http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Hawks_lose_Skipper_for_two_months_441259.html Hawthorn's ruck stocks have taken another hit with rookie Wayde Skipper ruled out for two months. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:57:55 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Hawks_lose_Skipper_for_two_months_441259.html Sport Shannon Cole fit and raring to go http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Shannon_Cole_fit_and_raring_to_go_441258.html Sydney defender Shannon Cole has declared himself 100 per cent fit ahead of the A-League Grand Final. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:55:26 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Shannon_Cole_fit_and_raring_to_go_441258.html Sport Demetriou pocketed $1.8 million in '09 http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Demetriou_pocketed_18_million_in_09_441257.html AFL chairman Mike Fitzpatrick says CEO Andrew Demetriou deserves the $1.8 million he earned last year. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:51:10 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Demetriou_pocketed_18_million_in_09_441257.html Sport Ryan downgrades crusher charge http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Ryan_downgrades_crusher_charge_441255.html Wests Tigers winger Beau Ryan has successfully downgraded his charge relating to a 'crusher' tackle. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:48:15 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Ryan_downgrades_crusher_charge_441255.html Sport Webber praying for Albert Park rain http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Webber_praying_for_Albert_Park_rain_441243.html Mark Webber says he is hoping for rain to spice up the Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:08:14 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Webber_praying_for_Albert_Park_rain_441243.html Sport Wade rescues Vics in Shield final http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Wade_rescues_Vics_in_Shield_final_441242.html 96 from Matthew Wade has helped Vic to 9-286 at stumps on day one of the Sheffield Shield final against Qld. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:03:48 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Wade_rescues_Vics_in_Shield_final_441242.html Sport Baghdatis beats Federer at Indian Wells http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Baghdatis_beats_Federer_at_Indian_Wells_441185.html Marcos Baghdatis has moved into the fourth round at Indian Wells following a win over Roger Federer. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:48:42 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Baghdatis_beats_Federer_at_Indian_Wells_441185.html Sport Ali Abbas re-signs with Newcastle Jets http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Ali_Abbas_re-signs_with_Newcastle_Jets_441184.html Iraqi international Ali Abbas has re-signed with the Newcastle Jets on a one-year deal. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:44:43 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Ali_Abbas_re-signs_with_Newcastle_Jets_441184.html Sport Cochrane quashes Hamilton race fears http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Cochrane_quashes_Hamilton_race_fears_441180.html Tony Cochrane says reports this year's V8 Supercar event in Hamilton is in trouble are wide of the mark. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:40:30 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Cochrane_quashes_Hamilton_race_fears_441180.html Melbourne Vixens happy to be the hunted http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Melbourne_Vixens_happy_to_be_the_hunted_441165.html The Melbourne Vixens are confident they can win back-to-back Trans-Tasman Netball Championships. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:18:17 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Melbourne_Vixens_happy_to_be_the_hunted_441165.html Chisholm to break Giffin's mark http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Chisholm_to_break_Giffins_mark_441159.html Mark Chisholm will become the most-capped Brumbies lock of all time when he lines up against the Blues. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:34:19 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Chisholm_to_break_Giffins_mark_441159.html Hasler backs Sea Eagles to lift http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Hasler_backs_Sea_Eagles_to_lift_441158.html Manly coach Des Hasler has backed his players to reach the finals despite the injury of Brett Stewart. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:31:11 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Hasler_backs_Sea_Eagles_to_lift_441158.html Sport Faingaa brothers commit to Reds http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Faingaa_brothers_commit_to_Reds_441132.html In-form twin brothers Anthony and Saia Faingaa have signed new deals with the Queensland Reds. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:37:53 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Faingaa_brothers_commit_to_Reds_441132.html Varcoe to miss start of season http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Varcoe_to_miss_start_of_season_441130.html Geelong Cats forward Travis Varcoe will miss the start of the AFL season with a broken thumb. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:25:14 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Varcoe_to_miss_start_of_season_441130.html Sport Eels re-sign Burt until end of 2012 http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Eels_re-sign_Burt_until_end_of_2012_441128.html The Parramatta Eels have re-signed veteran winger Luke Burt to a new three-year deal. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:19:37 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Eels_re-sign_Burt_until_end_of_2012_441128.html Sport Peter George called up to cover Harris http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Peter_George_called_up_to_cover_Harris_441126.html South Australian quick Peter George has been called into the Australian Test as cover for Ryan Harris. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:15:01 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Peter_George_called_up_to_cover_Harris_441126.html Sport Ryan to contest grading at NRL judiciary http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Ryan_to_contest_grading_at_NRL_judiciary_441109.html Wests Tiger Beau Ryan will contest the grading of his dangerous contact charge at the NRL judiciary. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 03:26:46 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Ryan_to_contest_grading_at_NRL_judiciary_441109.html Sport Woods installed as 4-1 Masters favourite http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Woods_installed_as_4-1_Masters_favourite_441057.html British bookmakers William Hill has installed Tiger Woods as a 4-1 favourite to win the Masters. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:08:07 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Woods_installed_as_4-1_Masters_favourite_441057.html Sport Ireland eyes Triple Crown http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Ireland_eyes_Triple_Crown_441056.html Declan Kidney insists is hoping to end Ireland's residency at Croke Park by winning the Triple Crown. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:08:07 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Ireland_eyes_Triple_Crown_441056.html Sport Real eyeing Chelsea's Cole http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Real_eyeing_Chelseas_Cole_441055.html Real Madrid are eyeing Chelsea's left-sided England defender Ashley Cole to boost their back line. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:08:07 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Real_eyeing_Chelseas_Cole_441055.html Sport Villa outdoes Wigan http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Villa_outdoes_Wigan_441054.html Aston Villa has beaten Wigan 2-1 in their EPL clash at Wigan. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:08:06 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Villa_outdoes_Wigan_441054.html Sport Make or break for Blues http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Make_or_break_for_Blues_441053.html Blues coach Pat Lam says it's make or break time in the Super 14. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:08:06 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Make_or_break_for_Blues_441053.html Sport Heartbreak for Stewart http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Heartbreak_for_Stewart_441052.html Manly fullback Brett Stewart has been ruled out for up to five months with a serious knee injury. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:08:05 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Heartbreak_for_Stewart_441052.html Sport Punters to jump at Tiger's odds http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Punters_to_jump_at_Tigers_odds_441050.html Bookies listed Tiger Woods at more generous odds than usual to win in his comeback at the Masters. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:08:05 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Punters_to_jump_at_Tigers_odds_441050.html Sport Murray edges through http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Murray_edges_through_441051.html Andy Murray reached the last 16 of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells despite looking far from his best. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:08:05 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Murray_edges_through_441051.html Sport Former AFL player Bryan joins Green Bay http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Former_AFL_player_Bryan_joins_Green_Bay_441049.html Former AFL player Chris Bryan has been signed as an NFL punter by the Green Bay Packers. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:08:04 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Former_AFL_player_Bryan_joins_Green_Bay_441049.html Douglas staying put in Union http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Douglas_staying_put_in_Union_441048.html Waratahs lock Kane Douglas has no plans to join his brother in the NRL. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:08:04 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Douglas_staying_put_in_Union_441048.html I understand media scrutiny - Clarke http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/I_understand_media_scrutiny_-_Clarke_440985.html Australian cricketer Michael Clarke says he can understand the intense media interest in his private life. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:47:07 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/I_understand_media_scrutiny_-_Clarke_440985.html Sport Jake King's ban reduced http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Jake_Kings_ban_reduced_440979.html Richmond's Jake King will miss just one match after the AFL tribunal downgraded his striking charge. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:11:18 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Jake_Kings_ban_reduced_440979.html Sport Inter Milan ousts Chelsea http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Inter_Milan_ousts_Chelsea_440980.html Inter Milan has knocked Chelsea out of the UEFA Champions League after winning 3-1 on aggregate. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:11:18 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Inter_Milan_ousts_Chelsea_440980.html Sport Final White's priority http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Final_Whites_priority_440937.html Victorian skipper Cameron White says there was never any danger of him missing the Sheffield Shield final. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:07:22 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Final_Whites_priority_440937.html Sport Beckham 'positive' after surgery http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Beckham_positive_after_surgery_440936.html Former England captain David Beckham says an operation to fix his Achilles tendon had been a success. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:07:21 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Beckham_positive_after_surgery_440936.html Sport Chennai too good for Kolkota in IPL http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Chennai_too_good_for_Kolkota_in_IPL_440935.html Matthew Hayden's Chennai Super Kings have cruised to a 55-run victory over Kolkota Knight Riders in the IPL. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:07:21 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Chennai_too_good_for_Kolkota_in_IPL_440935.html Sport Tigers to decide on Ryan's charge http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Tigers_to_decide_on_Ryans_charge_440934.html The Tigers have to decide whether they'll fight a dangerous contact charge laid against winger Beau Ryan. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:07:20 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Tigers_to_decide_on_Ryans_charge_440934.html Sport Redemption for Nick D'Arcy http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Redemption_for_Nick_DArcy_440933.html Nick D'Arcy has paved the way for his return to international swimming after victory in the 200m butterfly. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:07:20 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Redemption_for_Nick_DArcy_440933.html Sport Archie ready to start for Victory http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Archie_ready_to_start_for_Victory_440932.html Melbourne striker Archie Thompson says he is fully fit and ready for Saturday's A-League Grand Final. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:07:20 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Archie_ready_to_start_for_Victory_440932.html Sport Woods back for Masters http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Woods_back_for_Masters_440925.html Tiger Woods' has announced he is to start his comeback in The Masters at Augusta next month. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:46:39 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Woods_back_for_Masters_440925.html Sport Wallabies to play Munster http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Wallabies_to_play_Munster_440899.html The Wallabies have a showdown against former European Cup champions Munster on their Spring Tour agenda. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:30:53 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Wallabies_to_play_Munster_440899.html Sport Another dramatic day for Clarke http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Another_dramatic_day_for_Clarke_440898.html Australian coach Tim Nielsen says Michael Clarke is coping with the pressure in NZ. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:14:19 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Another_dramatic_day_for_Clarke_440898.html Sport Bastareaud returns for decider http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Bastareaud_returns_for_decider_440874.html France has made one change from the side that beat Italy to take on England in the Six Nations. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:54:23 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Bastareaud_returns_for_decider_440874.html Martin assures Clarke respect http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Martin_assures_Clarke_respect_440873.html Kiwi quick Chris Martin says New Zealand players will treat Michael Clarke with respect. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:51:13 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/Martin_assures_Clarke_respect_440873.html Sport EU clubs to claim compensation http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/EU_clubs_to_claim_compensation_440872.html EU football clubs who train young players can claim compensation if they sign a professional deal elsewhere. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:48:24 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/17/EU_clubs_to_claim_compensation_440872.html Sport Rice too strong for improving Seebohm http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Rice_too_strong_for_improving_Seebohm_440855.html Stephanie Rice has won the 200m individual medley at the Commonwealth Games trials in Sydney. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:09:06 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Rice_too_strong_for_improving_Seebohm_440855.html Sport Swann spins England to victory http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Swann_spins_England_to_victory_440854.html England has beaten Bangladesh by 181 runs in the First Test Match at Chittagong. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:05:27 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Swann_spins_England_to_victory_440854.html Sport Captains support Sheffield Shield future http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Captains_support_Sheffield_Shield_future_440850.html Victorian captain Cameron White has put his support behind the future of the Sheffield Shield competition. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:00:12 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Captains_support_Sheffield_Shield_future_440850.html Sport Sydney to lure Aloisi with dual role http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Sydney_to_lure_Aloisi_with_dual_role_440849.html Sydney FC hopes to entice John Aloisi to stay at the club in a combined playing and coaching role. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:55:12 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Sydney_to_lure_Aloisi_with_dual_role_440849.html Sport D'Arcy in Commonwealth team http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/DArcy_in_Commonwealth_team_440848.html Swimmer Nick D'arcy has earned a place in the Australian Commonwealth Games team. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:48:02 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/DArcy_in_Commonwealth_team_440848.html Sport Hasler forced to make big changes http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Hasler_forced_to_make_big_changes_440837.html Manly coach Des Hasler has made six positional changes to his injury-ravaged side ahead of Round 2. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:30:29 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Hasler_forced_to_make_big_changes_440837.html Sport Nikolic fined $5,000 http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Nikolic_fined_5000_440835.html Danny Nikolic has been fined $5,000 for failing to hand over his mobile phone to Victorian stewards. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:17:07 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Nikolic_fined_5000_440835.html Sport Bulldogs sack Te Maari http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Bulldogs_sack_Te_Maari_440830.html The Bulldogs have sacked backrower Lee Te Maari for repeated breaches of the NRL club's code of conduct. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:47:19 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Bulldogs_sack_Te_Maari_440830.html Sport Hooker to compete at Stawell Gift http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Hooker_to_compete_at_Stawell_Gift_440829.html Olympic and world champion pole vaulter Steve Hooker will compete at the Stawell Gift next month. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:23:37 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Hooker_to_compete_at_Stawell_Gift_440829.html Sport Jake King to miss season opener http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Jake_King_to_miss_season_opener_440818.html Richmond utility Jake King will miss the AFL season-opener against Carlton through suspension. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:57:10 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Jake_King_to_miss_season_opener_440818.html Sport Mortlock set sights on Melbourne http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Mortlock_set_sights_on_Melbourne_440794.html Stirling Mortlock has admitted that a move to the Melbourne Rebels is an attractive option. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:03:11 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Mortlock_set_sights_on_Melbourne_440794.html Sport Cousins not spoken to about alcohol http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Cousins_not_spoken_to_about_alcohol_440793.html Richmond has denied that Ben Cousins has been counselled about binge drinking. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 06:39:48 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Cousins_not_spoken_to_about_alcohol_440793.html Sport Thompson ready for Grand Final http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Thompson_ready_for_Grand_Final_440787.html Melbourne Victory striker Archie Thompson says he is ready to start in the A-League Grand Final. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 06:11:43 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Thompson_ready_for_Grand_Final_440787.html Sport Clarke resumes training with Test squad http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Clarke_resumes_training_with_Test_squad_440761.html Australian coach Tim Nielsen says Michael Clarke's personal leave will have no major effects on the squad. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:56:14 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Clarke_resumes_training_with_Test_squad_440761.html Sport Victoria name extra man for shield final http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Victoria_name_extra_man_for_shield_final_440760.html Victoria will wait until the Sheffield Shield final before making a decision on the injured Chris Rogers. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:46:11 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Victoria_name_extra_man_for_shield_final_440760.html Sport Manly trio charged by review committee http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Manly_trio_charged_by_review_committee_440752.html Manly's George Rose, Kieran Foran and Brent Kite have been charged by the NRL's match review committee. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:18:39 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Manly_trio_charged_by_review_committee_440752.html Sport Nadal won't change style to avoid injury http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Nadal_wont_change_style_to_avoid_injury_440751.html World No.3 Rafael Nadal says he won't change his style of play in a bid to cut down on injuries. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:12:53 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Nadal_wont_change_style_to_avoid_injury_440751.html Sport Racing is boring says Webber http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Racing_is_boring_says_Webber_440750.html Mark Webber says Formula One is in for one its most boring season on record unless rules are modified. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:08:09 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Racing_is_boring_says_Webber_440750.html Sport NZ Davis Cup embroiled in security fears http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/NZ_Davis_Cup_embroiled_in_security_fears_440710.html NZ will now host their Asia Oceania Davis Cup tennis tie against Pakistan in July due to security concerns. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:18:59 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/NZ_Davis_Cup_embroiled_in_security_fears_440710.html Sport Nugent confirmed as Aussie swim coach http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Nugent_confirmed_as_Aussie_swim_coach_440685.html Leigh Nugent has been confirmed as the new Australian head swim coach for the next two Olympic Games. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:35:59 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Nugent_confirmed_as_Aussie_swim_coach_440685.html Sport Brumbies reign in Dan Palmer http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Brumbies_reign_in_Dan_Palmer_440660.html The Brumbies have signed young NSW Waratahs tighthead prop Dan Palmer for next two Super rugby seasons. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:54:48 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Brumbies_reign_in_Dan_Palmer_440660.html Sport Polak's recovery from brain injury http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Polaks_recovery_from_brain_injury_440656.html Richmond utility Graham Polak has completed a remarkable recovery from a serious brain injury. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:49:13 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Polaks_recovery_from_brain_injury_440656.html Sport Pakistan Cricket Board defends sanctions http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Pakistan_Cricket_Board_defends_sanctions_440641.html The Pakistan Cricket Board is standing by heavy sanctions it handed down against seven players last week. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:00:59 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Pakistan_Cricket_Board_defends_sanctions_440641.html Sport Melbourne welcomes AAMI Park http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Melbourne_welcomes_AAMI_Park_440631.html AAMI has signed an eight-year deal to secure naming rights for Melbourne's new rectangular sports stadium. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:49:06 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Melbourne_welcomes_AAMI_Park_440631.html Culina to train with Dutch legends http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Culina_to_train_with_Dutch_legends_440625.html Socceroos midfielder Jason Culina is to spend a five-week training stint with Dutch giants PSV Eindhoven. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:36:07 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Culina_to_train_with_Dutch_legends_440625.html Sport England denied four-day test http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/England_denied_four-day_test_440611.html England's hopes of a four-day finish against Bangladesh have been dashed by a gutsy sixth-wicket stand. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:44:58 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/England_denied_four-day_test_440611.html Sport Warnie blasted by Dehli Daredevils http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Warnie_blasted_by_Dehli_Daredevils_440600.html Virender Sehwag has blasted Delhi to a six-wicket win over Shane Warne's Rajasthan Royals. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:09:57 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Warnie_blasted_by_Dehli_Daredevils_440600.html Sport Stosur surges into round four of WTA http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Stosur_surges_into_round_four_of_WTA_440599.html Australia's Samantha Stosur has surged into the fourth round of the WTA tournament at Indian Wells. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:05:48 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Stosur_surges_into_round_four_of_WTA_440599.html Sport Mourinho takes a swipe at Chelsea http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Mourinho_takes_a_swipe_at_Chelsea_440596.html Inter Milan boss Jose Mourinho has taken a swipe at Chelsea; pointing out the club's recent flat results. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:55:07 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Mourinho_takes_a_swipe_at_Chelsea_440596.html Sport Socceroos to take on the US http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Socceroos_prep_to_take_on_US_and_Germany_440593.html The Socceroos will play the US just eight days before their opening World Cup Group D match against Germany. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:41:31 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Socceroos_prep_to_take_on_US_and_Germany_440593.html Sport Aussie big guns ready to take on Japan http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Aussie_big_guns_ready_to_take_on_Japan_440540.html Australia is set to pull out the big guns when the Aussies host Japan in the Asia Oceania Davis Cup. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:03:31 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Aussie_big_guns_ready_to_take_on_Japan_440540.html Sport Aussie tied third in Puerto Rico Open http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Aussie_tied_third_in_Puerto_Rico_Open_440532.html Australia's James Nitties fired a closing three-under-par 69 to finish equal third in the Puerto Rico Open. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:57:43 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Aussie_tied_third_in_Puerto_Rico_Open_440532.html Sport Tuqiri's comeback sees Tigers victory http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Tuqiris_comeback_sees_Tigers_victory_440521.html Wests Tigers winger Lote Tuqiri has celebrated his NRL return in style with a 26-22 victory over Manly. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:53:36 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Tuqiris_comeback_sees_Tigers_victory_440521.html Sport Clarke on the road to recovery http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Clarke_on_the_road_to_recovery_440504.html Michael Clarke will join the Aust Test squad today when they resume training for the first Test against NZ. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:40:48 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Clarke_on_the_road_to_recovery_440504.html Sport Aussie in prime position at Paralympics http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Aussie_in_prime_position_at_Paralympics_440512.html An Aussie is in a medal position after the first round of the men's standing slalom at the Paralympics. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:39:36 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Aussie_in_prime_position_at_Paralympics_440512.html Sport Heartbreak for Aloisi's finals hopes http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Heartbreak_for_Aloisis_finals_hopes_440510.html Sydney FC's marquee signing John Aloisi is 'absolutely gutted' he'll miss the Hyundai A-League Grand Final. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:33:46 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Heartbreak_for_Aloisis_finals_hopes_440510.html Sport Beckham's got 'no chance' in World Cup http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Beckhams_got_no_chance_in_World_Cup_440502.html David Beckham's surgeon says the soccer star has 'no chance' of playing in the World Cup. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:11:58 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2010/03/16/Beckhams_got_no_chance_in_World_Cup_440502.html Sport Hand bacteria to identify criminals http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Technology/2010/03/18/Hand_bacteria_to_identify_criminals_441316.html Researchers have found hand bacteria is unique to each of us and could be used to identify criminals. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:07:01 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Technology/2010/03/18/Hand_bacteria_to_identify_criminals_441316.html Facebook users to cash in on advertising http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Technology/2010/03/18/Facebook_users_to_cash_in_on_advertising_441314.html Facebook users who add a Dominoes Pizza ordering tool to their profile can now earn cash off their contacts. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:02:50 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Technology/2010/03/18/Facebook_users_to_cash_in_on_advertising_441314.html Technology Internet concerns ahead of World Cup http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Technology/2010/03/18/Internet_concerns_ahead_of_World_Cup_441309.html Experts have warned football fans against a possible surge in internet crime ahead of the World Cup. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:53:26 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Technology/2010/03/18/Internet_concerns_ahead_of_World_Cup_441309.html Technology New method to freeze away breast cancer http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Technology/2010/03/18/New_method_to_freeze_away_breast_cancer_441308.html A non-surgical method of freezing away breast cancer has been developed by doctors in the US. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:48:22 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Technology/2010/03/18/New_method_to_freeze_away_breast_cancer_441308.html Technology Google takes down image of murder victim http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Technology/2010/03/18/Google_takes_down_image_of_murder_victim_441299.html An image of murder victim Ashleigh Hall standing outside her home has been removed from Google Street View. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:20:57 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Technology/2010/03/18/Google_takes_down_image_of_murder_victim_441299.html Technology Facebook beats Google for visitors http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Technology/2010/03/17/Facebook_beats_Google_for_visitors_441241.html Social-networking star Facebook surpassed Google to become the most visited website in the US. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:45:35 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Technology/2010/03/17/Facebook_beats_Google_for_visitors_441241.html Technology Tweeting to 'competitive intelligence' http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Technology/2010/03/17/Tweeting_to_competitive_intelligence_441191.html Cutting employees off from social networking doesn't make sense, says Wired.com Editor Evan Hansen. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:13:52 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Technology/2010/03/17/Tweeting_to_competitive_intelligence_441191.html Technology Sydney water gets a technological boost http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Technology/2010/03/17/Sydney_water_gets_a_technological_boost_441172.html An office block in Sydney's CBD will be the first to use cutting edge water recycling technology. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:18:25 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Technology/2010/03/17/Sydney_water_gets_a_technological_boost_441172.html Technology Telstra unveils futuristic video phone http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Technology/2010/03/17/Telstra_unveils_futuristic_video_phone_441044.html Australians can now communicate face-to-face using desktop video phones on the Telstra Next IP network. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 01:46:34 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Technology/2010/03/17/Telstra_unveils_futuristic_video_phone_441044.html Technology Jacko's estate signs new deal http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Technology/2010/03/17/Jackos_estate_signs_new_deal_440975.html Michael Jackson's estate has signed a $200m deal with Sony that could include films and a video game. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:02:44 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Technology/2010/03/17/Jackos_estate_signs_new_deal_440975.html Technology Gene test helps pinpoint medicine dosage http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Technology/2010/03/17/Gene_test_helps_pinpoint_medicine_dosage_440903.html A genetic test can find the precise dose of medication needed to stop blood clotting after heart surgery. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:11:50 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Technology/2010/03/17/Gene_test_helps_pinpoint_medicine_dosage_440903.html Technology Glitch put adult video on kid's channels http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Technology/2010/03/17/Glitch_put_adult_video_on_kids_channels_440886.html A US cable company says an 'equipment failure' saw adult programming temporarily appear on kids TV channels. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:27:05 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Technology/2010/03/17/Glitch_put_adult_video_on_kids_channels_440886.html Technology Catholics fund adult stem cell research http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Technology/2010/03/17/Catholics_fund_adult_stem_cell_research_440885.html The Sydney Archdiocese has announced a $100,000 grant for research into the medical use of adult stem cells. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:20:01 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Technology/2010/03/17/Catholics_fund_adult_stem_cell_research_440885.html Technology Greater cooperation on clean coal needed http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Technology/2010/03/16/Greater_cooperation_on_clean_coal_needed_440772.html A leading US Senator has called for greater cooperation on clean coal technology to battle climate change. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:37:17 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Technology/2010/03/16/Greater_cooperation_on_clean_coal_needed_440772.html Technology Debate rages over Telco reform bill http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Technology/2010/03/16/Debate_rages_over_Telco_reform_bill_440620.html Family First Senator Steve Fielding says the government is deferring debate on the Telco reform bill. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:18:17 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Technology/2010/03/16/Debate_rages_over_Telco_reform_bill_440620.html Technology Bill to break up Telstra delayed http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Technology/2010/03/16/Bill_to_break_up_Telstra_delayed_440586.html Debate on legislation that paves the way for the break-up of Telstra has been delayed. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:28:04 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Technology/2010/03/16/Bill_to_break_up_Telstra_delayed_440586.html Technology France hosts torture tv http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/France_hosts_torture_tv_441233.html A French television experiment has drawn comparisons with the atrocities of Nazi Germany. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:07:44 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/France_hosts_torture_tv_441233.html World Stern Hu to face Chinese trial in March http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/Stern_Hu_to_face_Chinese_trial_in_March_441229.html Australian businessman Stern Hu is set to face trial in China on March 22. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:48:21 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/Stern_Hu_to_face_Chinese_trial_in_March_441229.html World Two UK deaths spark legal drug ban http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/Two_UK_deaths_spark_legal_drug_ban_441219.html There are calls for the 'legal high' drug mephedrone to be banned in the UK after the deaths of two teens. ' Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:29:57 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/Two_UK_deaths_spark_legal_drug_ban_441219.html World Five diggers injured by roadside bomb http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/Five_diggers_injured_by_roadside_bomb_441211.html Five Australian soldiers have been wounded after their vehicle struck a roadside bomb in Afghanistan. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:56:28 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/Five_diggers_injured_by_roadside_bomb_441211.html World Israel lifts West Bank lockdown http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/Israel_lifts_West_Bank_lockdown_441192.html Israel has lifted its lockdown on the occupied West Bank but has maintained a high alert in Jerusalem. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:29:03 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/Israel_lifts_West_Bank_lockdown_441192.html World China encouraged to let currency rise http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/China_encouraged_to_let_currency_rise_441189.html The World Bank urged China to let its currency rise to contain inflation and stop the economy overheating. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:04:40 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/China_encouraged_to_let_currency_rise_441189.html World Greece emerges from financial crisis http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/Greece_emerges_from_financial_crisis_441170.html Standard and Poor's says Greece is off 'credit watch' and their credit rating won't be downgraded for now. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:12:18 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/Greece_emerges_from_financial_crisis_441170.html World Kraft's job promises come into question http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/Krafts_job_promises_come_into_question_441169.html US food giant Kraft has been questioned over its pledge to safeguard Cadbury jobs in UK. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:12:15 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/Krafts_job_promises_come_into_question_441169.html World Jacko secures record estate deal http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/Jacko_secures_record_estate_deal_441142.html The late King of Pop's estate has signed an unprecedented seven-year, $200 million deal with Sony. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:55:23 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/Jacko_secures_record_estate_deal_441142.html World US missile strike kills five in Pakistan http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/US_missile_strike_kills_five_in_Pakistan_441141.html A US missile strike has killed at least five militants in a restive Pakistani tribal area. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:53:10 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/US_missile_strike_kills_five_in_Pakistan_441141.html World Philippines landslide kills five workers http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/Philippines_landslide_kills_five_workers_441140.html Five construction workers have died in the Philippines after the land they were digging collapsed on them. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:53:05 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/Philippines_landslide_kills_five_workers_441140.html UK police inquiry into family death http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/UK_police_inquiry_into_family_death_441115.html British police are under investigation for their handling of a bullying campaign that caused two deaths. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 03:52:23 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/UK_police_inquiry_into_family_death_441115.html World UK police investigated over deaths http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/UK_police_investigated_over_deaths_441112.html British police are under investigation for their handling of a bullying campaign that caused two deaths. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 03:49:45 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/UK_police_investigated_over_deaths_441112.html World Omagh investigation still needs answers http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/Omagh_investigation_still_needs_answers_441110.html An inquiry into the security services' role in the Omagh bombing has slammed UK PM Gordon Brown. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 03:29:14 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/Omagh_investigation_still_needs_answers_441110.html World British PM sends best wishes to Becks http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/British_PM_sends_best_wishes_to_Becks_441062.html British PM Gordon Brown has wished former England captain David Beckham a speedy recovery from injury. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:09:06 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/British_PM_sends_best_wishes_to_Becks_441062.html World Luge slider's family to receive payout http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/Luge_sliders_family_to_receive_payout_441061.html The family of a dead Georgian luge slider is set to receive an undisclosed insurance settlement. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:09:01 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/Luge_sliders_family_to_receive_payout_441061.html World Obama pressured to axe Aussie tour http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/Obama_pressured_to_axe_Aussie_tour_441060.html US President Obama is under pressure from his own party to ditch his revised trip to Australia. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:08:56 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/Obama_pressured_to_axe_Aussie_tour_441060.html World Osama will never face trial alive- US AG http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/Osama_will_never_face_trial_alive-_US_AG_441042.html The US Attorney General has told Congress that Osama bin Laden will never face trial alive in the US. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 01:32:57 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/Osama_will_never_face_trial_alive-_US_AG_441042.html World Yemen rebels free 178 prisoners http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/Yemen_rebels_free_178_prisoners_441038.html A spokesperson for the Shi'ite rebels in north Yemen says they have released 178 prisoners. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 01:20:31 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/Yemen_rebels_free_178_prisoners_441038.html Mumbai bombings suspect to plead guilty http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/Mumbai_bombings_suspect_to_plead_guilty_441030.html Mumbai bombing suspect David Coleman Headley is due to change his plea to guilty in a US court. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 01:01:29 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/Mumbai_bombings_suspect_to_plead_guilty_441030.html World Iraq PM faces dramatic election battle http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/Iraq_PM_faces_dramatic_election_battle_441029.html Iraq is witnessing a tightening of the country's election race, with Iyad Allawi closing in on the PM. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 01:01:19 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/Iraq_PM_faces_dramatic_election_battle_441029.html World Clinton says health reforms will pass http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/Clinton_says_health_reforms_will_pass_440990.html Bill Clinton has predicted that US President Barack Obama's historic health care overhaul will become law. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:59:18 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/Clinton_says_health_reforms_will_pass_440990.html World Ireland gears up for St. Patrick's Day http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/Ireland_gears_up_for_St_Patricks_Day_440954.html Hundreds of thousands of Irish revellers are expected at St Patrick's parades in Ireland and abroad. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:48:04 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/Ireland_gears_up_for_St_Patricks_Day_440954.html World Pope to visit Britain http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/Pope_to_visit_Britain_440953.html Pope Benedict XVI is to visit Britain in September in the first ever official papal trip to the country. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:47:37 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/Pope_to_visit_Britain_440953.html World Tiger Woods to return at Masters http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/Tiger_Woods_to_return_at_Masters_440952.html Tiger Woods has announced he will return to competitive golf in April at the Masters. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:47:06 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/Tiger_Woods_to_return_at_Masters_440952.html World Riots rock Jerusalem http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/Riots_rock_Jerusalem_440951.html Hundreds of Palestinians clashed with Israeli security forces in Jerusalem in the worst rioting in years. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:46:53 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/Riots_rock_Jerusalem_440951.html World 412,000 Honda vehicles recalled in US http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/412000_Honda_vehicles_recalled_in_US_440943.html Honda has recalled 412,000 vehicles in the US because customers complained their brakes felt 'soft'. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:26:36 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/412000_Honda_vehicles_recalled_in_US_440943.html World Symbolic sacrifice at Thai PM's office http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/Symbolic_sacrifice_at_Thai_PMs_office_440942.html Thai protesters have spilled their own blood in a symbolic gesture to try to bring down the present govt. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:26:04 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/Symbolic_sacrifice_at_Thai_PMs_office_440942.html World Aust sending $1m to Fiji http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/Aust_sending_1m_to_Fiji_440941.html The federal govt is sending up to $1m in emergency assistance to Fiji after Cyclone Tomas hit the island. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:25:39 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/Aust_sending_1m_to_Fiji_440941.html World Kidnapped British boy released http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/Kidnapped_British_boy_released_440940.html A five-year-old British boy kidnapped in Pakistan nearly two weeks ago has been released. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:25:28 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/17/Kidnapped_British_boy_released_440940.html World Kidnapped boy released in Pakistan http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/Kidnapped_boy_released_in_Pakistan_440778.html The British high commission in Islamabad says a British boy kidnapped in Pakistan has been released. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 06:00:03 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/Kidnapped_boy_released_in_Pakistan_440778.html World Anger at fertility clinics' egg raffle http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/Anger_at_fertility_clinics_egg_raffle_440766.html A fertility clinic has been criticised, after it announced it would offer IVF treatment as a raffle prize. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:18:31 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/Anger_at_fertility_clinics_egg_raffle_440766.html Fiji reports cyclone deaths http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/Fiji_reports_cyclone_deaths_440764.html Fiji authorities have received reports of 'a few' deaths in the devastating cyclone. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:04:09 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/Fiji_reports_cyclone_deaths_440764.html World A wave of tax rises hit Greece http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/A_wave_of_tax_rises_hit_Greece_440763.html A wave of new tax hikes has hit Greece, raising the cost of consumer goods. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:02:57 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/A_wave_of_tax_rises_hit_Greece_440763.html World Ex-pats to learn full pension ruling http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/Ex-pats_to_learn_full_pension_ruling_440753.html Ex-pats will find out soon if they have won a case to force the British Govt to pay them full pensions. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:21:19 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/Ex-pats_to_learn_full_pension_ruling_440753.html World ESPN reporter's stalker sentenced http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/ESPN_reporters_stalker_sentenced_440708.html A man in the US who secretly shot nude videos of an ESPN reporter has been sentenced to 2 years in jail. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:17:26 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/ESPN_reporters_stalker_sentenced_440708.html World US renews Israel backing despite rift http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/US_renews_Israel_backing_despite_rift_440707.html Barack Obama has pledged that Israel remains an ally as congressional rivals rally behind Israel's PM. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:11:32 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/US_renews_Israel_backing_despite_rift_440707.html 6.7 aftershock hits off Chile coast http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/67_aftershock_hits_off_Chile_coast_440700.html A 6.7-magnitude aftershock has struck off Chile's coast, some 86 kilometres from the town Concepcion. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:57:20 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/67_aftershock_hits_off_Chile_coast_440700.html 'Red Shirts' begin collecting blood http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/Red_Shirts_begin_collecting_blood_440699.html Thai Red-clad protesters rallying in Bangkok have began collecting their own blood to spill on Govt offices. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:57:20 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/Red_Shirts_begin_collecting_blood_440699.html World TV scare triggers political row http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/TV_scare_triggers_political_row_440665.html The head of a Georgian TV station refuses to quit after broadcasting a story claiming Russia was invading. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:47:59 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/TV_scare_triggers_political_row_440665.html China coal mine fire kills 25 http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/China_coal_mine_fire_kills_25_440684.html Twenty-five people have been killed in a coal mine fire in central China. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:33:25 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/China_coal_mine_fire_kills_25_440684.html World Beckham's World Cup dream over http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/Beckhams_World_Cup_dream_over_440683.html David Beckham's surgeon says the soccer star has 'no chance' of playing in the World Cup. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:32:44 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/Beckhams_World_Cup_dream_over_440683.html World World's shortest man dead at 21 http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/Worlds_shortest_man_dead_at_21_440628.html The world's shortest man, He Pingping, who stood just over 75 centimetres has died aged 21. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:40:30 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/Worlds_shortest_man_dead_at_21_440628.html World Toyota casts doubt on Prius claims http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/Toyota_casts_doubt_on_Prius_claims_440624.html Toyota is casting doubt on a man's claim that his Prius sped out of control. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:35:08 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/Toyota_casts_doubt_on_Prius_claims_440624.html World UK man can 'see' with tongue http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/UK_man_can_see_with_tongue_440583.html A soldier who lost his sight in Iraq is being taught to use a device that allows him 'see' with his tongue. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:16:03 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/UK_man_can_see_with_tongue_440583.html World Dog eats $20,000 diamond in US http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/Dog_eats_20000_diamond_in_US_440584.html A dog caused panic for the owners of a US jewellery shop when it ate a diamond worth more than $20,000. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:20:37 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/Dog_eats_20000_diamond_in_US_440584.html World German Catholics angry at pope's silence http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/German_Catholics_angry_at_popes_silence_440575.html German Catholics have hit out at the pope's silence over a sex abuse scandal in the German Church. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:16:36 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/German_Catholics_angry_at_popes_silence_440575.html World Islamic group blasts anti-Obama protests http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/Islamic_group_blasts_anti-Obama_protests_440576.html An Indonesian Islamic organisation has condemned protests against US President Barack Obama's visit. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:16:18 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/Islamic_group_blasts_anti-Obama_protests_440576.html World Al-Qaeda local chief killed in raid http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/Al-Qaeda_local_chief_killed_in_raid_440577.html A suspected local chief of al-Qaeda in Yemen's province of Abyan has been killed in an overnight air raid. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:15:46 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/Al-Qaeda_local_chief_killed_in_raid_440577.html Airport sorry for T-shirt incident http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/Airport_sorry_for_T-shirt_incident_440578.html UK's Gatwick Airport has apologised for making a man turn his T-shirt inside out because of its slogan. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:15:21 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/Airport_sorry_for_T-shirt_incident_440578.html World Brown urges crew to call of BA strike http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/Brown_urges_crew_to_call_of_BA_strike_440579.html British PM Gordon Brown has urged British Airways cabin crew to call off their planned strike. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:15:14 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/Brown_urges_crew_to_call_of_BA_strike_440579.html World French woman accused of baby murders http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/French_woman_accused_of_baby_murders_440580.html A French woman has gone on trial accused of strangling or smothering to death her six newborn babies. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:14:54 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/French_woman_accused_of_baby_murders_440580.html Late Iraq vote count sparks fraud cries http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/Late_Iraq_vote_count_sparks_fraud_cries_440581.html None of Iraq's provinces has released results from the election and some politicians are alleging fraud. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:14:14 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/Late_Iraq_vote_count_sparks_fraud_cries_440581.html Blasts rock Nigerian city http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/Blasts_rock_Nigerian_city_440582.html Two explosions rocked the Nigerian city of Warri during talks on an amnesty for former rebel fighters. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:13:48 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/Blasts_rock_Nigerian_city_440582.html Kate Winslet announces split http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/Kate_Winslet_announces_split_440545.html Actress Kate Winslet has separated from her director husband Sam Mendes. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:07:36 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/Kate_Winslet_announces_split_440545.html World US mops up from rain http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/US_mops_up_from_rain_440541.html Residents of the northeastern US mopped up following a bout with high wind and heavy rains. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:05:23 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/US_mops_up_from_rain_440541.html World Indian toddler cremated in India http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/Indian_toddler_cremated_in_India_440537.html Hundreds of mourners in India have attended the final rites of a toddler who was killed in Melbourne. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:02:09 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/Indian_toddler_cremated_in_India_440537.html World Review calls for more victim support http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/Review_calls_for_more_victim_support_440538.html A landmark rape review says victims should be given more support so they keep faith in the justice system. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:02:06 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/Review_calls_for_more_victim_support_440538.html World US-Israeli relations drop http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/US-Israeli_relations_drop_440539.html US-Israeli relations have plunged to a 35-year low, according to Israel's ambassador to Washington. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:02:02 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/US-Israeli_relations_drop_440539.html World Thai activists to spill their own blood http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/Thai_activists_to_spill_their_own_blood_440508.html Thai protest leaders have vowed to splash 1,000 litres of activist's blood onto the government's HQ. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:36:07 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/Thai_activists_to_spill_their_own_blood_440508.html World Nitschke hosts euthanasia workshop in UK http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/Nitschke_hosts_euthanasia_workshop_in_UK_440509.html Australian right-to-die activist Dr Philip Nitschke is in London for a workshop on voluntary euthanasia. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:30:05 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/Nitschke_hosts_euthanasia_workshop_in_UK_440509.html World Thousands flee Fiji as cyclone hits http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/Thousands_flee_Fiji_as_cyclone_hits_440507.html Cyclone Tomas has smashed into Fiji and forced thousands of people to flee to evacuation centres. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:29:58 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2010/03/16/Thousands_flee_Fiji_as_cyclone_hits_440507.html World Hey Dad show hit by sexual abuse claims http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/17/Hey_Dad_show_hit_be_sexual_abuse_claims_441256.html The youngest cast member of Australian TV comedy hit Hey Dad! says she was sexually abused on the set. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:49:47 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/17/Hey_Dad_show_hit_be_sexual_abuse_claims_441256.html Entertainment France launches torture tv http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/17/France_launches_torture_tv_441234.html A French television experiment has drawn comparisons with the atrocities of Nazi Germany. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:08:58 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/17/France_launches_torture_tv_441234.html Entertainment Anzac day dance party blasted by RSL http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/17/Anzac_day_dance_party_blasted_by_RSL_441206.html An online promotion for an Anzac Day dance party has evoked national outrage. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:29:34 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/17/Anzac_day_dance_party_blasted_by_RSL_441206.html Entertainment Sir Ian confirms Gandalf comeback http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/17/Sir_Ian_confirms_Gandalf_comeback_441164.html Sir Ian McKellen has revealed he's returning to Middle Earth, set to return to the role of Gandalf. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:49:30 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/17/Sir_Ian_confirms_Gandalf_comeback_441164.html Entertainment New, old jostle for Miles Franklin Award http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/17/New_old_jostle_for_Miles_Franklin_Award_441150.html Three first-time writers join some of Australia's best for this year's Miles Franklin Literary Award. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:16:47 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/17/New_old_jostle_for_Miles_Franklin_Award_441150.html Entertainment King of Pop secures record estate deal http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/17/King_of_Pop_secures_record_estate_deal_441136.html The late King of Pop's estate has signed an unprecedented seven-year, $200 million deal with Sony. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:43:25 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/17/King_of_Pop_secures_record_estate_deal_441136.html Entertainment Aussies go gaga for Lady GaGa http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/17/Aussies_go_gaga_for_Lady_GaGa_441131.html All over Sydney fans are counting down the hours to Lady GaGa's first Aussie show at Acer Arena. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:27:04 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/17/Aussies_go_gaga_for_Lady_GaGa_441131.html Entertainment Aussie film screened after 110 years http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/17/Aussie_film_screened_after_110_years_441129.html Australia's earliest known surviving film has been screened on home soil for the first time in 110 years. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:22:59 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/17/Aussie_film_screened_after_110_years_441129.html Entertainment Irish X Factor duo dumped by Sony http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/17/Irish_X_Factor_duo_dumped_by_Sony_441125.html UK X Factor rejects John and Edward have been dumped by record label Sony after just one single. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:11:13 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/17/Irish_X_Factor_duo_dumped_by_Sony_441125.html Entertainment Oprah to face ex-headmistress lawsuit http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/17/Oprah_to_face_ex-headmistress_lawsuit_441099.html Oprah Winfrey will be forced to defend a defamation suit filed by former headmistress of her girls' school. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 03:01:55 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/17/Oprah_to_face_ex-headmistress_lawsuit_441099.html Entertainment Avatar coming on DVD, but not in 3D http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/17/Avatar_coming_on_DVD_but_not_in_3D_441076.html Twentieth Century Fox has announced that the DVD release of Avatar will not be available in 3D. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:39:07 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/17/Avatar_coming_on_DVD_but_not_in_3D_441076.html Entertainment Baker pic takes Archibald packers prize http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/17/Baker_pic_takes_Archibald_packers_prize_441074.html A portrait of rock historian Glenn A Baker is tipped to take out the annual Archibald art prize. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:33:16 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/17/Baker_pic_takes_Archibald_packers_prize_441074.html Entertainment Hoyts acquires NZ's Berkeley Cinemas http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/17/Hoyts_acquires_NZs_Berkeley_Cinemas_441034.html Private equity controlled Hoyts Group has acquired Auckland-based Berkeley Cinema Group. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 01:12:47 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/17/Hoyts_acquires_NZs_Berkeley_Cinemas_441034.html Entertainment Lil Wayne gets slapped with warrant http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/17/Lil_Wayne_gets_slapped_with_warrant_441033.html A bench warrant has been issued for award-winning rapper Lil Wayne, who is facing drug and weapons charges. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 01:09:05 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/17/Lil_Wayne_gets_slapped_with_warrant_441033.html Entertainment Book by Bob Marley's son leads to row http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/17/Book_by_Bob_Marleys_son_leads_to_row_440958.html A son of reggae legend Bob Marley has written a new book claiming he was deprived of his father's fortune. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:12:02 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/17/Book_by_Bob_Marleys_son_leads_to_row_440958.html Growing Pains producer convicted http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/17/Growing_Pains_producer_convicted_440957.html An executive producer for the 1980s show Growing Pains has been convicted of distributing child pornography. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:03:41 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/17/Growing_Pains_producer_convicted_440957.html Bold and beautiful in vogue for winter http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/17/Bold_and_beautiful_in_vogue_for_winter_440939.html Demure pastels have so far dominated the autumn/winter collections at the Melbourne Fashion Festival. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:26:57 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/17/Bold_and_beautiful_in_vogue_for_winter_440939.html Entertainment Luke Bryan wins newcomer award http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/17/Luke_Bryan_wins_newcomer_award_440931.html Fans have picked Luke Bryan as the Academy of Country Music Awards' top new solo vocalist. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:06:44 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/17/Luke_Bryan_wins_newcomer_award_440931.html Madrid lands 2010 MTV music awards http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/17/Madrid_lands_2010_MTV_music_awards_440930.html Madrid will host the host the 2010 MTV Europe Music Awards ceremony on November 7 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:01:11 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/17/Madrid_lands_2010_MTV_music_awards_440930.html Entertainment Twilight the graphic novel on the way http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/17/Twilight_the_graphic_novel_on_the_way_440929.html Stephanie Meyer's Twilight has been adapted into a series of graphic novels. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:59:04 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/17/Twilight_the_graphic_novel_on_the_way_440929.html Entertainment Alice rules the box office http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/17/Alice_rules_the_box_office_440927.html Alice in Wonderland has pulled in US$ 62.7 million in its second weekend at the US and Canadian box office. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:55:35 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/17/Alice_rules_the_box_office_440927.html Entertainment Lady Gaga arrives in Sydney http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/17/Lady_Gaga_arrives_in_Sydney_440884.html Pop singer Lady Gaga has made a low-key arrival at Sydney Airport ahead of her Australian tour. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:13:40 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/17/Lady_Gaga_arrives_in_Sydney_440884.html Entertainment Lady Gaga video causes a stir http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/16/Lady_Gaga_video_causes_a_stir_440820.html Lady Gaga has caused another stir with her latest video which has been reportedly banned from MTV. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:04:09 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/16/Lady_Gaga_video_causes_a_stir_440820.html Entertainment John Farnham's son on the musical rise http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/16/John_Farnhams_son_on_the_musical_rise_440802.html The offspring of music stars John Farnham and Phil Emmanuel are among the finalists for the Musicoz Awards. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:25:58 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/16/John_Farnhams_son_on_the_musical_rise_440802.html Entertainment Gangs of Oz Ibrahim episode pulled http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/16/Gangs_of_Oz_Ibrahim_episode_pulled_440797.html Channel Seven has pulled a Gangs of Oz episode about Kings Cross identity John Ibrahim due to legal reasons. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:10:05 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/16/Gangs_of_Oz_Ibrahim_episode_pulled_440797.html Entertainment Avatar DVD set for April release http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/16/Avatar_DVD_set_for_April_release_440789.html James Cameron's epic sci-fi Avatar is set to hit DVD stores next month. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 06:17:54 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/16/Avatar_DVD_set_for_April_release_440789.html Entertainment Jane Turner prepares for debut http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/16/Jane_Turner_prepares_for_debut_440788.html Kath and Kim star Jane Turner is preparing for her West End debut in the UK premiere of Holding the Man. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 06:13:48 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/16/Jane_Turner_prepares_for_debut_440788.html Sean Penn's meets Ban Ki-Moon http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/16/Sean_Penns_meets_Ban_Ki-Moon_440675.html Sean Penn has met UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon during his relief work in Haiti. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:26:23 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/16/Sean_Penns_meets_Ban_Ki-Moon_440675.html Entertainment Tiger Woods to appear in South Park http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/16/Tiger_Woods_to_appear_in_South_Park_440674.html Tiger Wood's troubled life will be featured in an episode of the cartoon South Park. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:26:22 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/16/Tiger_Woods_to_appear_in_South_Park_440674.html Entertainment Airport security check for Mills' leg http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/16/Airport_security_check_for_Mills_leg_440673.html Heather Mills' denies reports she was 'furious' after having her artificial leg checked at Heathrow airport. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:26:22 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/16/Airport_security_check_for_Mills_leg_440673.html Jackson in $US200M-plus recording deal http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/16/Jackson_in_US200M-plus_recording_deal_440671.html The estate of Michael Jackson has landed the late King of Pop the biggest recording deal in history. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:17:49 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/16/Jackson_in_US200M-plus_recording_deal_440671.html Entertainment Friends star announces engagement http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/16/Friends_star_announces_engagement_440648.html Friends star David Schwimmer has got engaged to British girlfriend Zoe Buckman. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:27:48 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/16/Friends_star_announces_engagement_440648.html Bingle and Clarke may appear in court http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/16/Bingle_and_Clarke_may_appear_in_court_440647.html Michael Clarke may have to join his former fiancée Lara Bingle at a court case over her stolen Aston Martin. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:27:40 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/16/Bingle_and_Clarke_may_appear_in_court_440647.html Entertainment Prince to visit bison-filled forest http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/16/Prince_to_visit_bison-filled_forest_440517.html Prince Charles visits Poland on Monday, including a visit to Europe's last remaining primeval forest. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:42:25 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/16/Prince_to_visit_bison-filled_forest_440517.html Entertainment Sophia Loren plays her own mother on TV http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/16/Sophia_Loren_plays_her_own_mother_on_TV_440516.html More than six million Italians tuned in for the first instalment of a television biopic of Sophia Loren. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:42:05 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/16/Sophia_Loren_plays_her_own_mother_on_TV_440516.html Farrell, Duvall bring films to Tribeca http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/16/Farrell_Duvall_bring_films_to_Tribeca_440518.html The Tribeca Film Festival will include a movie from Neil Jordan and a folk tale starring Robert Duvall. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:41:40 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/16/Farrell_Duvall_bring_films_to_Tribeca_440518.html ABBA enters Rock and Rock Hall of Fame http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/16/ABBA_Genesis_inducted_to_Rock_Hall_440515.html Some musical acts that thrived in second lives are joining the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:40:47 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/16/ABBA_Genesis_inducted_to_Rock_Hall_440515.html Entertainment Tim Burton honoured at French awards http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/16/Tim_Burton_honoured_at_French_awards_440514.html France has bestowed top artistic honours to Tim Burton and Marion Cotillard. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:40:43 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/16/Tim_Burton_honoured_at_French_awards_440514.html Entertainment Jane Turner begins London rehearsals http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/16/Jane_Turner_begins_London_rehearsals_440513.html Kath And Kim star Jane Turner has started preparing for her West End debut in the UK. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:40:35 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/16/Jane_Turner_begins_London_rehearsals_440513.html Kate Winslet, Sam Mendes split http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/16/Kate_Winslet_Sam_Mendes_split_440505.html Actress Kate Winslet has separated from her director husband Sam Mendes. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:23:41 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/03/16/Kate_Winslet_Sam_Mendes_split_440505.html Entertainment School costs double quote price http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/18/School_costs_double_quote_price_441290.html An inquiry may be launched into the government's stimulus after some school project's costs have doubled. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:58:10 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/18/School_costs_double_quote_price_441290.html Finance Shares in LNG players boosted http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/Shares_in_LNG_players_boosted_441264.html Shares in Australian liquefied natural gas have been boosted by bullish forecasts Royal Dutch Shell. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:34:30 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/Shares_in_LNG_players_boosted_441264.html Finance Shares in Australian LNG players lifted http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/Shares_in_Australian_LNG_players_lifted_441252.html Shares in Australian liquefied natural gas have been boosted by bullish forecasts Royal Dutch Shell. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:13:59 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/Shares_in_Australian_LNG_players_lifted_441252.html Finance Government sticking to budget forecasts http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/Government_sticking_to_budget_forecasts_441251.html The government is sticking by its forecast that the budget won't return to surplus until 2015/16. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:13:58 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/Government_sticking_to_budget_forecasts_441251.html Finance Consumers to win from new price laws http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/Consumers_to_win_from_new_price_laws_441250.html Consumers will be better protected from dodgy deals after parliament passed a suite of tough new laws. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:13:58 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/Consumers_to_win_from_new_price_laws_441250.html Finance Housing figures welcome news for NSW http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/Housing_figures_welcome_news_for_NSW_441249.html Statistics showing NSW's housing starts have outstripped other states has been welcomed by the government. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:13:57 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/Housing_figures_welcome_news_for_NSW_441249.html Finance Tandou sticks to rejection of GPG offer http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/Tandou_sticks_to_rejection_of_GPG_offer_441248.html Agribusiness Tandou Ltd has backed its decision to reject a takeover offer from the GPG investment group. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:13:57 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/Tandou_sticks_to_rejection_of_GPG_offer_441248.html Finance Miners reject public interest testing http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/Miners_reject_public_interest_testing_441247.html Qld miners have rejected the idea of a public interest test to sort out battles between miners and farmers. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:13:57 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/Miners_reject_public_interest_testing_441247.html Finance Aust bonds down as ASX rises http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/Aust_bonds_down_as_ASX_rises_441246.html The Australian bond market closed weaker on Wednesday after a mild retreat by US Treasuries. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:13:56 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/Aust_bonds_down_as_ASX_rises_441246.html Finance Oilfield practice not properly followed http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/Oilfield_practice_not_properly_followed_441245.html Reliance on a whiteboard and a lack of expert oversight led to the blowout of a well in the Timor Sea. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:13:56 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/Oilfield_practice_not_properly_followed_441245.html Finance Takeover for Corporate Express luanched http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/Takeover_for_Corporate_Express_luanched_441244.html Corporate Express' majority shareholder has made an offer to buy out the rest of the company. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:13:55 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/Takeover_for_Corporate_Express_luanched_441244.html Finance Australian stocks close in the green http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/Australian_stocks_close_in_the_green_441168.html The Australian share market closed stronger as resources stocks benefited from higher commodity prices Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:05:44 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/Australian_stocks_close_in_the_green_441168.html Finance FerrAus to spin-off Lawson gold project http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/FerrAus_to_spin-off_Lawson_gold_project_441087.html Iron ore explorer FerrAus Ltd will spin-off its Lawson Gold project to focus on core operations. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 03:02:26 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/FerrAus_to_spin-off_Lawson_gold_project_441087.html AWB downgrades profit guidance http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/AWB_downgrades_profit_guidance_441091.html AWB Ltd has downgraded its annual profit guidance to be within the range of $85-$110 million. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:47:21 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/AWB_downgrades_profit_guidance_441091.html Finance Aussie bosses kept their cool http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/Aussie_bosses_kept_their_cool_441090.html New research has found 36% of Australian business leaders said they suffered increased stress in 2009. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:47:19 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/Aussie_bosses_kept_their_cool_441090.html Finance Timor oil leak inquiry underway http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/Timor_oil_leak_inquiry_underway_441089.html A lack of expert oversight contributed to the blowout of a well in the Timor Sea, an inquiry has heard. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:47:17 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/Timor_oil_leak_inquiry_underway_441089.html Finance Macmahon wins mine contract http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/Macmahon_wins_mine_contract_441088.html Macmahon Holdings has been awarded the contract to develop and operate a coal mine at Cameby Downs. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:47:15 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/Macmahon_wins_mine_contract_441088.html Finance Greens waver over Telco reform http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/Greens_waver_over_Telco_reform_441086.html The Greens have flagged a withdrawal of support for the government's Telstra breakup legislation. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:47:11 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/Greens_waver_over_Telco_reform_441086.html Finance DJs first-half profit up 10.2% http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/DJs_first-half_profit_up_102_441085.html David Jones Ltd increased first-half profit 10.2 per cent to $100.46 million. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:47:09 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/DJs_first-half_profit_up_102_441085.html Finance ACTU wants rise for low-paid workers http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/ACTU_wants_rise_for_low-paid_workers_441084.html The ACTU will push for low-wage workers to be given a catch-up pay rise this year. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:47:08 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/ACTU_wants_rise_for_low-paid_workers_441084.html Finance OPEC output predicted to hold steady http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/OPEC_output_predicted_to_hold_steady_441083.html Saudi Arabia's oil minister says he expects OPEC to keep output steady for the rest of this year. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:47:06 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/OPEC_output_predicted_to_hold_steady_441083.html Finance Honda recalls 412,000 vehicles http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/Honda_recalls_412000_vehicles_441082.html Honda has recalled 412,000 vehicles in the US because customers complained their brakes felt 'soft'. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:47:04 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/Honda_recalls_412000_vehicles_441082.html Finance US Fed keeps rates on hold http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/US_Fed_keeps_rates_on_hold_441081.html The US Federal Reserve has maintained its benchmark interest rate at a zero to 0.25 per cent range. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:46:59 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/US_Fed_keeps_rates_on_hold_441081.html Finance Kraft's jobs promise questioned http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/Krafts__jobs_promise_questioned_441080.html US food giant Kraft has been questioned over its pledge to safeguard Cadbury jobs in UK. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:46:56 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/Krafts__jobs_promise_questioned_441080.html Finance Shell to boost production http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/Shell_to_boost_production_441079.html Oil company Royal Dutch Shell PLC says it will boost production by 11 per cent by 2012. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:46:54 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/Shell_to_boost_production_441079.html Finance Alice pulls in US $62.7m http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/Alice_pulls_in_US_627m_441078.html Alice in Wonderland has pulled in US$ 62.7 million in its second weekend at the US and Canadian box office. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:46:52 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/Alice_pulls_in_US_627m_441078.html Finance Greece off credit watch http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/Greece_off_credit_watch_441077.html Standard and Poor's says Greece is off 'credit watch' and their credit rating won't be downgraded for now. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:46:50 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/Greece_off_credit_watch_441077.html Finance Australian market higher at noon http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/Australian_market_higher_at_noon_441071.html The Australian share market had edged 0.6 per cent higher, pushed by financial and resources stocks. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:28:33 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/Australian_market_higher_at_noon_441071.html Finance Aust dollar higher on US interest rates http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/Aust_dollar_higher_on_US_interest_rates_441043.html The Australian dollar was higher at noon, buoyed by strong commodity prices and US interest rates. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 01:40:15 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/Aust_dollar_higher_on_US_interest_rates_441043.html Finance Increased super contributions 'unlikely' http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/Increased_super_contributions_unlikely_440889.html A cabinet minister says the federal govt is unlikely to heed the call for increased super contributions. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:43:48 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/17/Increased_super_contributions_unlikely_440889.html Finance Rural boom to follow from Qld floods http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/Rural_boom_to_follow_from_Qld_floods_440862.html Recent floods may ultimately deliver a billion-dollar boost to regional Queensland's economy. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:16:10 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/Rural_boom_to_follow_from_Qld_floods_440862.html Finance Private schools still outgrowing public http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/Private_schools_still_outgrowing_public_440861.html Enrolments in private schools have grown eightfold compared to public schools during the past decade. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:16:10 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/Private_schools_still_outgrowing_public_440861.html Finance Efficient buildings to curb house prices http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/Efficient_buildings_to_curb_house_prices_440860.html Australia's largest residential developer says making houses more efficient will make them more affordable. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:16:09 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/Efficient_buildings_to_curb_house_prices_440860.html Finance Macmahon Ltd gets contract for Qld coal' http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/Macmahon_Ltd_gets_contract_for_Qld_coal_440859.html Engineering contractor Macmahon Holdings Ltd says it has been awarded a contract to develop QLD coal. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:16:09 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/Macmahon_Ltd_gets_contract_for_Qld_coal_440859.html Finance Minutes reveal RBA to keep rates on hold http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/Minutes_reveal_RBA_to_keep_rates_on_hold_440858.html Economists are predicting the RBA will keep rates on hold with uncertainty around lending figures. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:16:08 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/Minutes_reveal_RBA_to_keep_rates_on_hold_440858.html Finance Ombudsman wanted to watch supermarkets http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/Ombudsman_wanted_to_watch_supermarkets_440857.html Australia needs an ombudsman to protect consumers and food producers says a consumer group. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:16:08 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/Ombudsman_wanted_to_watch_supermarkets_440857.html Finance LNG confident of Fisherman's Landing http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/LNG_confident_of_Fishermans_Landing_440856.html LNG Ltd may be making plans for its Fisherman's Landing project after renegotiating terms with Arrow Energy. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:16:07 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/LNG_confident_of_Fishermans_Landing_440856.html Finance Czech tourism gets cuddly toy holidays http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/Czech_tourism_gets_cuddly_toy_holidays_440853.html A Czech entrepreneur has opened a travel agency offering city breaks for cuddly toys. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:00:37 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/Czech_tourism_gets_cuddly_toy_holidays_440853.html Finance US set to become broadband leaders http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/US_set_to_become_broadband_leaders_440852.html US regulators have unveiled details of an ambitious plan to become world leaders in broadband. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:00:37 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/US_set_to_become_broadband_leaders_440852.html Finance Despite ban, elephant trade booms http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/Despite_ban_elephant_trade_booms_440851.html A booming black market in African ivory linked to Asian crime syndicates may scupper a UN wildlife meeting. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:00:36 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/Despite_ban_elephant_trade_booms_440851.html Finance Housing loans fall in January http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/Housing_loans_fall_in_January_440847.html Data from the ABS shows housing loan commitments fell by five per cent in from January to December. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:40:20 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/Housing_loans_fall_in_January_440847.html Finance Aust dollar closes flat http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/Aust_dollar_closes_flat_440795.html The Aust dollar closed flat after the minutes of the RBA March board meeting cooled market expectations. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 06:47:10 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/Aust_dollar_closes_flat_440795.html Finance Aust stocks finish stronger http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/Aust_stocks_finish_stronger_440782.html Late gains have pushed the Australian share market to close in positive territory. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:54:47 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/Aust_stocks_finish_stronger_440782.html Finance Economists predict rates to hold http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/Economists_predict_rates_to_hold_440715.html Economists predict the RBA is likely to keep interest rates on hold in April. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:33:59 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/Economists_predict_rates_to_hold_440715.html Finance PepsiCo to buy back stock http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/PepsiCo_to_buy_back_stock_440728.html PepsiCo says it will buy back up to A16.34 billion worth of its own common stock through June 2013. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:23:29 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/PepsiCo_to_buy_back_stock_440728.html Finance Tax rises hit Greece as EU meets http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/Tax_rises_hit_Greece_as_EU_meets_440727.html A wave of new tax hikes has hit Greece, raising the cost of consumer goods. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:23:26 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/Tax_rises_hit_Greece_as_EU_meets_440727.html Finance BA strikes looms http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/BA_strikes_looms_440726.html British Airways says 60% of its customers will be able to keep their travel plans during planned strikes Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:23:24 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/BA_strikes_looms_440726.html Finance Forecasts bode well for metal prices http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/Forecasts_bode_well_for_metal_prices_440725.html Rio Tinto says forecast global and Chinese growth in 2010 bodes well for metal and mineral prices. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:23:22 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/Forecasts_bode_well_for_metal_prices_440725.html Finance Tommy Hilfiger bought by CK owner http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/Tommy_Hilfiger_bought_by_CK_owner_440724.html The company behind Calvin Klein has bought fellow US fashion brand Tommy Hilfiger for $A3.3 billion. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:23:18 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/Tommy_Hilfiger_bought_by_CK_owner_440724.html Finance Moody's warning lifts US currency http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/Moodys_warning_lifts_US_currency_440722.html Moodys warn the US and the UK could see a downgrade of their top AAA credit rating. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:23:14 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/Moodys_warning_lifts_US_currency_440722.html Finance Telstra sells off 10-year Eurobonds http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/Telstra_sells_off_10-year_Eurobonds_440721.html Telstra Corporation Ltd has sold one billion euros ($A1.5 billion) of 10 year bonds. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:23:11 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/Telstra_sells_off_10-year_Eurobonds_440721.html Finance Toyota doubts raised over run-away Prius http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/Toyota_doubts_raised_over_run-away_Prius_440720.html Toyota is casting doubt on a claim a man's Prius sped out of control, saying the report is inconsistent. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:23:09 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/Toyota_doubts_raised_over_run-away_Prius_440720.html Finance Conditions of LNG sale changed http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/Conditions_of_LNG_sale_changed_440719.html LNG says the terms of a sale to Arrow Energy now allows termination the agreement with one day's notice. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:23:06 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/Conditions_of_LNG_sale_changed_440719.html Climate change hits super http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/Climate_change_hits_super_440718.html The Climate Institute says climate change is threatening returns earned by superannuation fund members. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:23:04 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/Climate_change_hits_super_440718.html Finance CBH receives another offer http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/CBH_receives_another_offer_440717.html CBH Resources has received an anonymous alternative proposal to the takeover offer from Nyrstar NV. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:23:03 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/CBH_receives_another_offer_440717.html Finance Debate rages over Telco reform http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/Debate_rages_over_Telco_reform_440716.html Family First Senator Steve Fielding says the government is deferring debate on the Telco reform bill. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:23:00 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/Debate_rages_over_Telco_reform_440716.html Finance ETS costs lower than thought - study http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/ETS_costs_lower_than_thought_-_study_440714.html ClimateWorks suggests Australia could cut its emissions by 25% at a annual cost of $185 per household. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:22:56 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/ETS_costs_lower_than_thought_-_study_440714.html Finance Bay Bee Cino in administration http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/Bay_Bee_Cino_in_administration_440713.html A Sydney-based babywear company Bay Bee Cino has been placed in administration. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:22:53 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/Bay_Bee_Cino_in_administration_440713.html Aust dollar lower on RBA minutes http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/Aust_dollar_lower_on_RBA_minutes_440658.html The Australian dollar was lower at noon after losing ground on the release of central bank minutes. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:53:19 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/Aust_dollar_lower_on_RBA_minutes_440658.html Finance Aust stocks open mildly higher http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/Aust_stocks_open_mildly_higher_440613.html The Australian stock market has opened moderately higher led by mild gains on Wall Street overnight. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:46:03 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/Aust_stocks_open_mildly_higher_440613.html Finance Australian dollar opens lower http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/Australian_dollar_opens_lower_440589.html The Australian dollar opened lower as investors sold off the local currency over credit ratings fears. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:36:40 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2010/03/16/Australian_dollar_opens_lower_440589.html Finance Business attacked for fifth time http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Crime/2010/03/17/Business_attacked_for_fifth_time_441204.html A Melbourne business has been targeted by thieves for the fifth time since Boxing Day. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:19:15 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Crime/2010/03/17/Business_attacked_for_fifth_time_441204.html Crime UK police investigated over deaths http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Crime/2010/03/17/UK_police_investigated_over_deaths_441006.html British police are under investigation for their handling of a bullying campaign that caused two deaths. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:50:27 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Crime/2010/03/17/UK_police_investigated_over_deaths_441006.html Crime Boy kidnapped in Pakistan released http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Crime/2010/03/17/Boy_kidnapped_in_Pakistan_released_441005.html A five-year-old British boy kidnapped in Pakistan nearly two weeks ago has been released. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:50:23 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Crime/2010/03/17/Boy_kidnapped_in_Pakistan_released_441005.html Crime Man arrested after car wash robbery http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Crime/2010/03/17/Man_arrested_after_car_wash_robbery_441004.html An alleged member of the Comanchero Outlaw Motorcycle Gang has been charged with armed robbery. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:50:03 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Crime/2010/03/17/Man_arrested_after_car_wash_robbery_441004.html Crime Man found not guilty over Keohane attack http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Crime/2010/03/16/Man_found_not_guilty_over_Keohane_attack_440785.html A Sydney man who admitted to the brutal bashing of Irishman David Keohane has been found not guilty. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 06:00:05 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Crime/2010/03/16/Man_found_not_guilty_over_Keohane_attack_440785.html Crime Lin murder arrest in 'due course' http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Crime/2010/03/16/Lin_murder_arrest_in_due_course_440534.html Police Minister Michael Daley is confident an arrest into the Lin family murder will be made. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:58:17 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Crime/2010/03/16/Lin_murder_arrest_in_due_course_440534.html Crime Man had 785 ecstasy pills down pants http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Crime/2010/03/16/Man_had_785_ecstasy_pills_down_pants_440533.html A man allegedly had almost 800 ecstasy tablets in his pants when he was stopped by Sydney police. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:58:15 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Crime/2010/03/16/Man_had_785_ecstasy_pills_down_pants_440533.html Crime 'Iced Tea' drugs found on flight to Melb http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Crime/2010/03/16/Iced_Tea_drugs_found_on_flight_to_Melb_440531.html Drugs have been found disguised as iced tea on an international flight to Melbourne, police say. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:57:31 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Crime/2010/03/16/Iced_Tea_drugs_found_on_flight_to_Melb_440531.html Man arrested over Leichhardt explosion http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Crime/2010/03/16/Man_arrested_over_Leichhardt_explosion_440530.html A suspect linked to a possible Sydney drug lab explosion has been taken to hospital with multiple burns. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:57:18 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Crime/2010/03/16/Man_arrested_over_Leichhardt_explosion_440530.html Crime Grenades wound two soldiers http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Crime/2010/03/16/Grenades_wound_two_soldiers_440529.html Grenade attacks on a Bangkok military base has wounded two soldiers during a Thai protest. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:56:52 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Crime/2010/03/16/Grenades_wound_two_soldiers_440529.html Vandals desecrate holocaust memorial http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Crime/2010/03/16/Vandals_desecrate_holocaust_memorial_440526.html Vandals have desecrated a holocaust memorial at Plaszow in Poland. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:56:25 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Crime/2010/03/16/Vandals_desecrate_holocaust_memorial_440526.html Crime French woman on trial for baby murders http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Crime/2010/03/16/French_woman_on_trial_for_baby_murders_440525.html A French woman has gone on trial accused of strangling or smothering to death her six newborn babies. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:54:32 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Crime/2010/03/16/French_woman_on_trial_for_baby_murders_440525.html More than half of cops' fines reduced http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Crime/2010/03/16/More_than_half_of_cops_fines_reduced_440524.html Figures show 58% of traffic fines issued to Vic police and unsworn members have been reduced to warnings. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:54:04 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Crime/2010/03/16/More_than_half_of_cops_fines_reduced_440524.html Crime