Latest News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/mrssglobalfeed/100/75 Latest News en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:47:28 GMT Schoolies celebrations under way http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/Schoolies_celebrations_under_way_396807.html The biggest party night of the annual Schoolies celebrations is under way on the Gold Coast. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:46:18 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/Schoolies_celebrations_under_way_396807.html Top Stories Dog bites child at salon http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/Dog_bites_child_at_salon_396801.html A 20 month-old girl has been mauled by a dog while with her father in a Melbourne hair salon. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:19:42 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/Dog_bites_child_at_salon_396801.html Top Stories Sex scandal transsexual burned to death http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/Sex_scandal_transsexual_burned_to_death_396794.html A transsexual involved in a scandal with a senior Italian politician has been found burned to death. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:49:54 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/Sex_scandal_transsexual_burned_to_death_396794.html Top Stories Oprah's leaves daytime TV http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/Oprahs_leaves_daytime_TV_396793.html Oprah Winfreys sudden departure has raised questions about the future of daytime television.] Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:49:49 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/Oprahs_leaves_daytime_TV_396793.html Top Stories Rann denies relationship with barmaid http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/Rann_denies_relationship_with_barmaid_396788.html SA Premier Mike Rann has denied claims that he had a relationship with a former parliament house barmaid. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:48:05 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/Rann_denies_relationship_with_barmaid_396788.html Top Stories Firefighters continue battle http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/Homes_under_threat_from_bushfire_396761.html Homes in the NSW central west are under threat from a bushfire being fuelled by extreme weather conditions. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:51:44 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/Homes_under_threat_from_bushfire_396761.html Top Stories Twin Krishna wakes http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/Twin_Krishna_wakes_396755.html Separated twin Krishna has woken from her induced coma and blown her guardian a raspberry. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:45:24 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/Twin_Krishna_wakes_396755.html Top Stories Iraq troops are today's ANZACs - Rudd http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/Iraq_troops_are_todays_ANZACs_-_Rudd_396738.html A parade in Canberra has honoured those Australians who served in Iraq between 2003 and 2009. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:37:47 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/Iraq_troops_are_todays_ANZACs_-_Rudd_396738.html Top Stories Man ties 15 lizards to his chest http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/Man_ties_15_lizards_to_his_chest_396737.html A man has been arrested at the Los Angeles International airport for strapping 15 live lizards to his chest. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:32:32 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/Man_ties_15_lizards_to_his_chest_396737.html Coal mine explosion in China kills 31 http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/Coal_mine_explosion_in_China_kills_15_396735.html A gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China has killed 31 and trapped 82 miners. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:22:36 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/Coal_mine_explosion_in_China_kills_15_396735.html Jacko's doctor waited to call 911 http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/Jackos_doctor_waited_to_call_911_396715.html It's been revealed Michael Jackson's physician, Dr Conrad Murray, waited over an hour to call 911 for help. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:54:00 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/Jackos_doctor_waited_to_call_911_396715.html Top Stories More than 60 fires burn in NSW http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/More_than_60_fires_burn_in_NSW_396724.html Nathan Rees says despite no immediate fire threat to lives or property, conditions still call for vigilance. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:33:48 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/More_than_60_fires_burn_in_NSW_396724.html Top Stories Turnbull quiet on leadership http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/Turnbull_quiet_on_leadership_396723.html Malcolm Turnbull has refused to speculate on his leadership amid climate change negotiations. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:54:44 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/Turnbull_quiet_on_leadership_396723.html Top Stories Audrey Hepburn's dresses to be auctioned http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/Audrey_Hepburns_dresses_to_be_auctioned_396711.html Dresses worn by actress and sixties style icon Audrey Hepburn are being auctioned in London. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:18:59 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/Audrey_Hepburns_dresses_to_be_auctioned_396711.html Top Stories Carjacker dragged woman down the street http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/Carjacker_dragged_woman_down_the_street_396691.html A carjacker has been charged with running over a mother of four having dragged her down the street. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:33:30 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/Carjacker_dragged_woman_down_the_street_396691.html Top Stories Rudd - Churches, govt has failed people http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/Rudd_-_Churches_govt_has_failed_people_396688.html Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has addressed the annual Australian Christian Lobby national conference. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:22:32 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/Rudd_-_Churches_govt_has_failed_people_396688.html Top Stories Nightmare wife strangler released http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/Nightmare_wife_strangler_released_396684.html A British man who strangled his wife, who he thought was an intruder during a nightmare, has been freed. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:06:40 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/Nightmare_wife_strangler_released_396684.html Top Stories Fat gang members confess to murders http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/Fat_gang_members_confess_to_murders_396679.html Members of a gang arrested in Peru have confessed to killing people and extracting their body fat. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:52:36 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/Fat_gang_members_confess_to_murders_396679.html Top Stories UK soldiers repatriated from Afghanistan http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/UK_soldiers_repatriated_from_Afghanistan_396676.html British soldiers killed in Afghanistan have been returned home in the nation's 100th repatriation ceremony. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:46:23 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/UK_soldiers_repatriated_from_Afghanistan_396676.html Top Stories Night of booze blitz disappointing http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/Night_of_booze_blitz_disappointing_396674.html Melbourne police say night of blitz testing motorists for alcohol and drugs has proved disappointing. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:33:30 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/Night_of_booze_blitz_disappointing_396674.html Top Stories School bullying leaves scars - report http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/School_bullying_leaves_scars_-_report_396661.html A report on school bullying says victims are affected for many years into adulthood. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:20:53 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/School_bullying_leaves_scars_-_report_396661.html Top Stories Afghan warlord escapes blast http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/Afghan_warlord_escapes_blast_396672.html A former Afghan warlord, who is now a lawmaker in parliament, has escaped a bomb attack unharmed. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:18:57 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/Afghan_warlord_escapes_blast_396672.html Top Stories Protesters clash in the West Bank http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/Protesters_clash_in_the_West_Bank_396670.html Palestinian protesters and Israeli soldiers have clashed in the West Bank. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:08:53 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/Protesters_clash_in_the_West_Bank_396670.html Top Stories Police officer dies in UK flooding http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/Police_oficer_dies_in_UK_flooding_396656.html Searchers have found the body of a police officer who was washed away in floodwaters in England. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:36:09 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/Police_oficer_dies_in_UK_flooding_396656.html Top Stories Minchin backs Turnbull http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/Minchin_backs_Turnbull_396643.html Liberal powerbroker Nick Minchin has lent support to Malcolm Turnbull following leadership speculation. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:20:38 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/Minchin_backs_Turnbull_396643.html Top Stories Kercher murder trial http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/Kercher_murder_trial_396613.html The trial of a 22-year-old US woman, accused of killing a British student in Italy, is drawing to a close. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:58:26 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/Kercher_murder_trial_396613.html Top Stories 'Incompetence' led to truckies' deaths http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/Incompetence_led_to_truckies_deaths_396589.html WA coroner says authorities 'demonstrating extreme incompetence' led to truckies bushfire deaths. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:06:20 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/Incompetence_led_to_truckies_deaths_396589.html Top Stories Krishna wakes after separation surgery http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/Krishna_wakes_after_separation_surgery_396568.html Krishna has woken from her medically-induced coma following surgery to separate her from her twin sister. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:22:36 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/Krishna_wakes_after_separation_surgery_396568.html Top Stories Schoolies ready to revel on Gold Coast http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/Schoolies_ready_to_revel_on_Gold_Coast_396560.html Schoolies celebrations get officially underway on Queensland's Gold Coast today. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:33:56 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/Schoolies_ready_to_revel_on_Gold_Coast_396560.html Top Stories Rudd to extend school chaplaincy http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/Rudd_to_extend_school_chaplaincy_396549.html The federal government will provide $42.8 million to extend the school chaplaincy program until 2011. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:58:19 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/Rudd_to_extend_school_chaplaincy_396549.html Top Stories Bombers kill 23 in Afghanistan http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/Bombers_kill_23_in_Afghanistan_396517.html Bomb attacks have killed 35 people in Afghanistan since President Hamid Karzai begun his second term. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:52:21 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/TopStories/2009/11/21/Bombers_kill_23_in_Afghanistan_396517.html Top Stories Chinese bank to back $7.5b Qld project http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/21/Chinese_bank_to_back_75b_Qld_project_396618.html A Chinese bank is keen to back a proposed $7.5b Queensland coal mine and infrastructure development. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:10:54 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/21/Chinese_bank_to_back_75b_Qld_project_396618.html Business Macquarie Radio targets revenue hike http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/21/Macquarie_Radio_targets_revenue_hike_396617.html Macquarie Radio Network Ltd says it is targeting full-year earnings growth of 31 per cent. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:10:54 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/21/Macquarie_Radio_targets_revenue_hike_396617.html Business Long One.Tel saga not quite over yet http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/21/Long_OneTel_saga_not_quite_over_yet_396616.html The almost decade-long One.Tel saga is not over as more big players remain determined to clear their names. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:10:54 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/21/Long_OneTel_saga_not_quite_over_yet_396616.html Business Sims Metal to raise $475m for growth http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/21/Sims_Metal_to_raise_475m_for_growth_396615.html Sims Metal has signalled it is on the lookout for buying opportunities after unveiling its growth strategy. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:10:53 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/21/Sims_Metal_to_raise_475m_for_growth_396615.html Business JP Morgan to buy ANZ custodian service http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/21/JP_Morgan_to_buy_ANZ_custodian_service_396614.html US banking giant JP Morgan will buy the custodian services business of the ANZ Bank. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:10:53 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/21/JP_Morgan_to_buy_ANZ_custodian_service_396614.html Business Crisis fallout still in 'first half' http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/21/Crisis_fallout_still_in_first_half_396575.html The impact of the global financial crisis is still in its 'first half', the World Economic Forum has warned. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:09:16 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/21/Crisis_fallout_still_in_first_half_396575.html Business US newspaper ad revenue down 28% http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/21/US_newspaper_ad_revenue_down_28_396612.html US newspaper advertising revenue fell by nearly 28 per cent in the third quarter. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:51:22 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/21/US_newspaper_ad_revenue_down_28_396612.html Business China boosts world steel output http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/21/China_boosts_world_steel_output_396585.html World steel output rose 13.1 per cent in October driven largely by production in China. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:00:43 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/21/China_boosts_world_steel_output_396585.html Business Permafrost threatens Russian oil, gas http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/21/Permafrost_threatens_Russian_oil_gas_396584.html Thawing permafrost caused by global warming is costing Russian energy firms billions of dollars annually. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:58:48 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/21/Permafrost_threatens_Russian_oil_gas_396584.html Business Rolls-Royce says market picking up http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/21/Rolls-Royce_says_market_picking_up_396581.html Rolls-Royce says the market for its super-luxury cars is picking up dramatically across Asia. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:49:51 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/21/Rolls-Royce_says_market_picking_up_396581.html Business Swiss seize $US350m from late dictator http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/21/Swiss_seize_US350m_from_late_dictator_396580.html Swiss authorities say assets will be seized from the son of the late Nigerian dictator Sani Abacha. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:46:45 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/21/Swiss_seize_US350m_from_late_dictator_396580.html Business VW to buy Karmann assets http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/21/VW_to_buy_Karmann_assets_396571.html German carmaker Volkswagen says it will buy some assets of German contract car-builder Wilhelm Karmann. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:28:59 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/21/VW_to_buy_Karmann_assets_396571.html Business European shares in line with Wall St http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/21/European_shares_in_line_with_Wall_St_396570.html European stock markets ended the week in negative territory in lacklustre trading. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:28:45 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/21/European_shares_in_line_with_Wall_St_396570.html Business Nokia cuts 330 jobs in Finland http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/21/Nokia_cuts_330_jobs_in_Finland_396521.html The world's largest mobile phone maker, Nokia Corp, is axing 330 jobs in Finland and Denmark. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:32:35 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/21/Nokia_cuts_330_jobs_in_Finland_396521.html Business Japan's Nikkei falls 0.5 per cent http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/20/Japans_Nikkei_falls_05_per_cent_396449.html Japan's Nikkei stock average has fell 0.5% and logged its first four-week losing streak in over a year Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:05:54 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/20/Japans_Nikkei_falls_05_per_cent_396449.html Business Dollar forecast to peak at $US1.03 http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/20/Dollar_forecast_to_peak_at_US103_396394.html Australian dollar will reach parity with the US dollar in the next 6-12 months and peak at about $US1.02-03. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:24:48 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/20/Dollar_forecast_to_peak_at_US103_396394.html Business Leighton flags profit jump http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/20/Leighton_flags_profit_jump_396382.html Leighton Holdings Ltd is targeting a substantial jump in earnings over the next five years. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:50:20 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/20/Leighton_flags_profit_jump_396382.html Macquarie Radio earnings to rise http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/20/Macquarie_Radio_earnings_to_rise_396381.html Macquarie Radio Network Ltd says its performance this year has been significantly better than 2008/09. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:50:19 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/20/Macquarie_Radio_earnings_to_rise_396381.html Public can bet on the Aussie dollar http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/20/Public_can_bet_on_the_Aussie_dollar_396379.html SportsBet has opened a market on the highest level the dollar will reach before the end of 2009. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:45:48 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/20/Public_can_bet_on_the_Aussie_dollar_396379.html Business First Home Owners boost to end soon http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/20/First_Home_Owners_boost_to_end_soon_396373.html Homebuyers should finalise their finances before the December 31 roll back of the First Home Owners boost. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:33:16 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/20/First_Home_Owners_boost_to_end_soon_396373.html Business Japan maintains low interest rates http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/20/Japan_maintains_low_interest_rates_396372.html Japan's central bank has announced that it is leaving its super-low interest rates unchanged at 0.1%. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:33:15 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/20/Japan_maintains_low_interest_rates_396372.html Business Holden urges governments to buy local http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/20/Holden_urges_governments_to_buy_local_396371.html Holden has urged all local and state governments to ditch their imported vehicles and buy Australian-made. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:33:14 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/20/Holden_urges_governments_to_buy_local_396371.html Business Liberal Party still divided over ETS http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/20/Liberal_Party_still_divided_over_ETS_396357.html Tony Abbott is abandoning Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull over the ETS debate. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:03:46 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/20/Liberal_Party_still_divided_over_ETS_396357.html Business Fitch applies to ASIC for a licence http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/20/Fitch_applies_to_ASIC_for_a_licence_396350.html Fitch Ratings said it will apply for a wholesale financial services licence to issue ratings in Australia. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:41:50 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/20/Fitch_applies_to_ASIC_for_a_licence_396350.html Business AP lays off 90 news staff http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/20/AP_lays_off_90_news_staff_396349.html The Associated Press has said that 90 news department staffers were laid off this week. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:41:49 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/20/AP_lays_off_90_news_staff_396349.html Bendigo Mining hails exploration result http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/20/Bendigo_Mining_hails_exploration_result_396335.html Gold producer Bendigo Mining says it has discovered new mineralisations at projects in Tasmania and Vic. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:06:53 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/20/Bendigo_Mining_hails_exploration_result_396335.html Business Gunns closer to Great Southern deal http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/20/Gunns_closer_to_Great_Southern_deal_396328.html Gunns says it is continuing to develop a proposal to take over the management of certain forestry MIS. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:20:34 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/20/Gunns_closer_to_Great_Southern_deal_396328.html Business Sims Metal announces $475m raising http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/20/Sims_Metal_announces_475m_raising_396327.html Sims Metal Management Ltd has announced a $475 million capital raising to fund a growth strategy. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:20:02 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/20/Sims_Metal_announces_475m_raising_396327.html Business Pluto gas project faces cost blow out http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/20/Pluto_gas_project_faces_cost_blow_out_396326.html Woodside Petroleum says the costs of its Pluto LNG project have blown out by up to 10 per cent. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:19:33 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/20/Pluto_gas_project_faces_cost_blow_out_396326.html Business Ebay completes Skype sale for US$2b http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/20/Ebay_completes_Skype_sale_for_US2b_396288.html EBay has completed its sale of Skype for about $US2 billion ($A2.18 billion) to an investor group. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:27:41 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/20/Ebay_completes_Skype_sale_for_US2b_396288.html Business US dollar gains as homeowners struggle http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/20/US_dollar_gains_as_homeowners_struggle_396281.html The US dollar's appeal as a safe haven sent it higher after reports on housing raised fears. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:15:30 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/20/US_dollar_gains_as_homeowners_struggle_396281.html Business Handling of AIG bailout defended http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/20/Handling_of_AIG_bailout_defended_396278.html US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner has defended himself against criticism over the AIG bailout. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:10:13 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/20/Handling_of_AIG_bailout_defended_396278.html Business Tabcorp to buy Wesfarmers pubs http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/20/Tabcorp_to_buy_Wesfarmers_pubs_396234.html Tabcorp is in talks to buy Wesfarmers' pub business, valued at over $200 million. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:33:16 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/20/Tabcorp_to_buy_Wesfarmers_pubs_396234.html Business Telstra rolls out education broadband http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/20/Telstra_rolls_out_education_broadband_396225.html Telstra has signed a $280m contract with the NSW state government to roll out broadband to public education. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:05:49 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/20/Telstra_rolls_out_education_broadband_396225.html Business Air France-KLM to cut 1700 jobs http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/20/Air_France-KLM_to_cut_1700_jobs_396221.html Air France-KLM says it will cut 1,700 jobs next year. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:56:37 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/20/Air_France-KLM_to_cut_1700_jobs_396221.html Business Great Southern creditors tick wind-up http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/20/Great_Southern_creditors_tick_wind-up_396209.html Assets and MIS of failed agricultural projects manager Great Southern is now in the hands of the receiver. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:37:31 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/20/Great_Southern_creditors_tick_wind-up_396209.html Business Belgian PM chosen as first EU president http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/20/Belgian_PM_chosen_as_first_EU_president_396201.html Belgian Prime Minister Herman Van Rompuy has been chosen as the first president of the European Union. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:19:52 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/20/Belgian_PM_chosen_as_first_EU_president_396201.html Business Brisbane needs underground by 2016 http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/20/Brisbane_needs_underground_by_2016_396197.html Qld Premier Anna Bligh says the state's booming capital needs a European-style underground rail system. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:07:29 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/20/Brisbane_needs_underground_by_2016_396197.html Business Britain urged to act as debt mounts http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/20/Britain_urged_to_act_as_debt_mounts_396195.html The OECD has urged action as new data shows Britain plunging ever deeper into debt. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:05:04 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/20/Britain_urged_to_act_as_debt_mounts_396195.html Business Australia outperforming world -Swan http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/20/Australia_outperforming_world_-Swan_396193.html OECD Economic Outlook provides further evidence that Australia is outperforming the rest of the world. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:02:49 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/20/Australia_outperforming_world_-Swan_396193.html Business 'I was misled on One.Tel' -Packer http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/20/I_was_misled_on_OneTel_-Packer_396191.html James Packer has indicated he wants to continue the fight over the collapse of One.Tel. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:58:08 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/20/I_was_misled_on_OneTel_-Packer_396191.html Business JP Morgan takes over Cazenove http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/20/JP_Morgan_takes_over_Cazenove_396105.html JP Morgan Chase & Co has bought control of JP Morgan Cazenove with Cazenove Group Ltd. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:29:39 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Business/2009/11/20/JP_Morgan_takes_over_Cazenove_396105.html Business Govt denies job cust for firefighting http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Environment/2009/11/21/Govt_denies_job_cust_for_firefighting_396806.html The NSW state government is denied it's trying to axe National Parks and Wildlife firefighting jobs. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:45:52 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Environment/2009/11/21/Govt_denies_job_cust_for_firefighting_396806.html Environment Dutch build dunes to guard against flood http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Environment/2009/11/21/Dutch_build_dunes_to_guard_against_flood_396792.html Bulldozers are working overtime to stop the build dunes to safeguard the Netherlands from flooding. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:16:48 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Environment/2009/11/21/Dutch_build_dunes_to_guard_against_flood_396792.html Turnbull facing leadership test over ETS http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Environment/2009/11/21/Turnbull_facing_leadership_test_over_ETS_396791.html Opposition leader Malcolm Turnbull is heading for a critical test of his leadership over the ETS debate. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:08:46 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Environment/2009/11/21/Turnbull_facing_leadership_test_over_ETS_396791.html Environment Global warming compensation http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Environment/2009/11/21/Global_warming_compensation_396757.html Central American nations have demanded compensation for global warming damages. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:49:39 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Environment/2009/11/21/Global_warming_compensation_396757.html Amazon countries to hold climate talks http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Environment/2009/11/21/Amazon_countries_to_hold_climate_talks_396633.html Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is calling a meeting of eight Amazon countries. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:08:00 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Environment/2009/11/21/Amazon_countries_to_hold_climate_talks_396633.html Floods devastate the UK http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Environment/2009/11/21/Floods_devastate_the_UK_396627.html Military helicopters winched dozens of people to safety as floods swamped northern England's Lake District. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:44:58 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Environment/2009/11/21/Floods_devastate_the_UK_396627.html Environment Up to 100 fires burning across NSW http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Environment/2009/11/21/Up_to_100_fires_burning_across_NSW_396546.html Up to 100 fires are burning across NSW as a large swath of the state begins a day of total fire bans. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:50:43 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Environment/2009/11/21/Up_to_100_fires_burning_across_NSW_396546.html Environment Wong won't rule out compo for emitters http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Environment/2009/11/21/Wong_wont_rule_out_compo_for_emitters_396543.html Penny Wong hasn't ruled out compensation to the coal and electricity sector as part of the ETS negotiations. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:43:30 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Environment/2009/11/21/Wong_wont_rule_out_compo_for_emitters_396543.html Environment No easing of water limits http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Environment/2009/11/20/No_easing_of_water_limits_396352.html Southeast Queensland residents won't get an easing of water restrictions on December 1. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:44:05 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Environment/2009/11/20/No_easing_of_water_limits_396352.html Environment Baby panda returns to China http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Environment/2009/11/20/Baby_panda_returns_to_China_396351.html A two year old panda has been returned to China after spending the first two years of his life in Austria. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:43:48 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Environment/2009/11/20/Baby_panda_returns_to_China_396351.html Environment UN - Copenhagen will be a success http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Environment/2009/11/20/UN_-_Copenhagen_will_be_a_success_396301.html A UN official has announced that efforts to craft a climate treaty in Copenhagen will be successful. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:08:35 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Environment/2009/11/20/UN_-_Copenhagen_will_be_a_success_396301.html Environment Back to drawing board for QLD water http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Environment/2009/11/20/Back_to_drawing_board_for_QLD_water_396299.html The Queensland government says its plan to relax water restrictions has gone back to the drawing board. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:02:22 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Environment/2009/11/20/Back_to_drawing_board_for_QLD_water_396299.html Environment Gunns closer to Great Southern deal http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Environment/2009/11/20/Gunns_closer_to_Great_Southern_deal_396296.html Gunns say they are continuing to develop their proposal to secure the Great Southern Deal. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:59:25 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Environment/2009/11/20/Gunns_closer_to_Great_Southern_deal_396296.html Environment NSW braces for catastrophic fires http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Environment/2009/11/20/NSW_braces_for_catastrophic_fires_396194.html A catastrophic fire warning has been declared in NSW for the first time. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:03:39 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Environment/2009/11/20/NSW_braces_for_catastrophic_fires_396194.html Environment Greenpeace claims small victory http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Environment/2009/11/20/Greenpeace_claims_small_victory_396190.html Environmentalists claimed a victory after Indonesia stopped one pulp and paper company from forest clearing. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:55:12 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Environment/2009/11/20/Greenpeace_claims_small_victory_396190.html Water limits unlikely to ease http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Environment/2009/11/20/No_easing_of_water_limits_396188.html Southeast Queensland residents won't get an easing of water restrictions on December 1. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:50:57 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Environment/2009/11/20/No_easing_of_water_limits_396188.html Environment Aussies greener than Americans http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Environment/2009/11/20/Aussies_greener_than_Americans_396182.html A survey has found climate change is much higher on the agenda in Australia than the US. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:48:31 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Environment/2009/11/20/Aussies_greener_than_Americans_396182.html Environment Delay cervical cancer tests -US doctors http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Health/2009/11/21/Delay_cervical_cancer_tests_-US_doctors_396610.html A US group of women's health care says women should not get the cervical cancer screening before age 21. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:46:44 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Health/2009/11/21/Delay_cervical_cancer_tests_-US_doctors_396610.html Health Tests clear dental patients in Qld http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Health/2009/11/21/Tests_clear_dental_patients_in_Qld_396609.html All 31 patients tested after being treated at a southern Queensland dental clinic have been cleared. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:46:44 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Health/2009/11/21/Tests_clear_dental_patients_in_Qld_396609.html Health Child abuse may shorten cell lifeline http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Health/2009/11/21/Child_abuse_may_shorten_cell_lifeline_396608.html A study says abused children are more likely to show accelerated ageing of cells later in life. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:46:44 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Health/2009/11/21/Child_abuse_may_shorten_cell_lifeline_396608.html Health Mutation in swine flu virus in Norway http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Health/2009/11/21/Mutation_in_swine_flu_virus_in_Norway_396607.html The WHO says a mutation had been found in samples of the swine flu virus taken in Norway. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:46:44 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Health/2009/11/21/Mutation_in_swine_flu_virus_in_Norway_396607.html Health Headspace may be mental health model http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Health/2009/11/21/Headspace_may_be_mental_health_model_396606.html The government is considering modelling a new mental health service on the existing 'headspace' centres. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:46:43 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Health/2009/11/21/Headspace_may_be_mental_health_model_396606.html Health Obese US man dies after months in chair http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Health/2009/11/20/Obese_US_man_dies_after_months_in_chair_396261.html Authorities say an obese US man stayed in his recliner without moving for eight months before his death. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:21:30 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Health/2009/11/20/Obese_US_man_dies_after_months_in_chair_396261.html Health Moss slammed for skinny motto http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Health/2009/11/20/Moss_slammed_for_skinny_motto_396259.html British supermodel Kate Moss has been accused of giving the wrong message to teenage girls. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:17:56 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Health/2009/11/20/Moss_slammed_for_skinny_motto_396259.html Health Battle over cataract rebates goes on http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Health/2009/11/20/Battle_over_cataract_rebates_goes_on_396258.html Doctors are bitter after being told the government wasn't going to back down on its Medicare rebate cuts. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:16:46 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Health/2009/11/20/Battle_over_cataract_rebates_goes_on_396258.html Health Stockfeed is new health wonderfood http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Health/2009/11/20/Stockfeed_is_new_health_wonderfood_396254.html Sorghum could be a new tool in the fight against type 2 diabetes, heart disease and obesity. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:12:59 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Health/2009/11/20/Stockfeed_is_new_health_wonderfood_396254.html Health Skin cancer campaign targets youth http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Health/2009/11/20/Skin_cancer_campaign_targets_youth_396252.html A new campaign targeting 15 to 24 year olds is urging a rethink on the myth that a tan is healthy. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:09:25 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Health/2009/11/20/Skin_cancer_campaign_targets_youth_396252.html Health Rann denies sexual relationship http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/21/Rann_denies_sexual_relationship_396822.html SA Premier Mike Rann has denied claims that he had a relationship with a former parliament house barmaid. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:52:31 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/21/Rann_denies_sexual_relationship_396822.html National Schoolies officially underway http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/21/Schoolies_officially_underway_396813.html The biggest party night of the annual Schoolies celebrations is under way on the Gold Coast. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:08:38 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/21/Schoolies_officially_underway_396813.html National Gold Coast bouncer charged with assault http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/21/Gold_Coast_bouncer_charged_with_assault_396775.html A bouncer has been charged with assault after allegedly injuring a 21-year-old man outside a Gold Coast pub. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:11:32 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/21/Gold_Coast_bouncer_charged_with_assault_396775.html Govt insists frontline will stay http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/21/Govt_insists_frontline_will_stay_396771.html The NSW government says it plans to shed 30 National Park and Wildlife administrative positions. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:09:06 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/21/Govt_insists_frontline_will_stay_396771.html Child mauled by dog http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/21/Child_mauled_by_dog_396768.html A 20 month-old girl has been mauled by a dog while with her father in a Melbourne hair salon. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:02:37 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/21/Child_mauled_by_dog_396768.html National Weather hampers firefighting efforts http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/21/Fire_threatens_homes_396763.html Homes in the NSW central west are under threat from a bushfire being fuelled by extreme weather conditions. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:52:30 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/21/Fire_threatens_homes_396763.html National Second twin wakes http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/21/Second_twin_wakes_396756.html Twin Krishna has woken from her medically induced coma and blown her guardian a long-awaited raspberry. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:46:02 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/21/Second_twin_wakes_396756.html National Rudd praises troops http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/21/Rudd_praises_troops_396753.html Kevin Rudd has praised the efforts of those who served in Operation Catalyst during the Iraq war. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:39:31 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/21/Rudd_praises_troops_396753.html National Fire threat eases in SA http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/21/Fire_threat_eases_in_SA_396719.html The bushfire threat in SA has eased as rain and cooler weather sweep through the fire-affected areas. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:42:37 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/21/Fire_threat_eases_in_SA_396719.html National School bullying leaves scars - report http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/21/School_bullying_leaves_scars_-_report_396659.html A new report on school bullying says victims are affected for many years into adulthood. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:40:07 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/21/School_bullying_leaves_scars_-_report_396659.html National Schoolies to revel on Gold Coast http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/21/Schoolies_to_revel_on_Gold_Coast_396611.html Tens of thousands of Year 12 leavers are set to flood to Schoolies on the Gold Coast. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:47:07 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/21/Schoolies_to_revel_on_Gold_Coast_396611.html National Wild storms hit Victoria http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/21/Wild_storms_hit_Victoria_396603.html The hottest day in Victoria since Black Saturday ended with wild storms hitting metropolitan Melbourne. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:36:28 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/21/Wild_storms_hit_Victoria_396603.html National Incompetence led to truckies' deaths http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/21/Incompetence_led_to_truckies_deaths_396601.html WA coroner says authorities 'demonstrating extreme incompetence' led to truckies bushfire deaths. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:35:58 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/21/Incompetence_led_to_truckies_deaths_396601.html National Twin's mother speaks out http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/21/Twins_mother_speaks_out_396600.html The birth mother of twins Krishna and Trishna wants them to remain in Australia to be educated. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:33:41 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/21/Twins_mother_speaks_out_396600.html National Welcome home parade for soldiers http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/21/Welcome_home_parade_for_soldiers_396551.html A welcome home parade is planned today at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra for military personnel. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:59:14 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/21/Welcome_home_parade_for_soldiers_396551.html National Krishna awakens after separation surgery http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/21/Krishna_awakens_after_separation_surgery_396569.html Krishna has woken from her medically-induced coma following surgery to separate her from her twin sister. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:23:03 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/21/Krishna_awakens_after_separation_surgery_396569.html National Israeli tourist injured in car crash http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/21/Israeli_tourist_injured_in_car_crash_396558.html A 21-year-old Israeli tourist was seriously injured in Tasmania after the car he was in hit a culvert. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:17:50 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/21/Israeli_tourist_injured_in_car_crash_396558.html National First night of booze blitz disappointing http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/21/First_night_of_booze_blitz_disappointing_396555.html Melbourne police say night of blitz testing motorists for alcohol and drugs has proved disappointing. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:14:01 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/21/First_night_of_booze_blitz_disappointing_396555.html National Up to 100 fires burning through NSW http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/21/Up_to_100_fires_burning_through_NSW_396552.html Firefighters continue to battle up to 100 fires burning across NSW as record breaking heat continues. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:05:43 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/21/Up_to_100_fires_burning_through_NSW_396552.html National Rudd extends school chaplaincy http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/21/Rudd_extends_school_chaplaincy_396550.html The federal government will provide $42.8 million to extend the school chaplaincy program until 2011. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:58:54 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/21/Rudd_extends_school_chaplaincy_396550.html National Hot day ends in storms http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/20/Hot_day_ends_in_storms_396488.html The hottest day in Victoria since Black Saturday has ended with wild storms hitting metropolitan Melbourne. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:21:44 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/20/Hot_day_ends_in_storms_396488.html National Tasmanian bushfires easing http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/20/Tasmanian_bushfires_easing_396486.html A southerly change in Tasmania's is starting to ease conditions that have been fanning a bushfire. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:20:00 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/20/Tasmanian_bushfires_easing_396486.html National Coroner hands down damning findings http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/20/Coroner_hands_down_damning_findings_396465.html A coroner has blamed the death of three truck drivers in a WA bushfire on fire control authorities. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:17:54 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/20/Coroner_hands_down_damning_findings_396465.html National Teacher jailed over sex with students http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/20/Teacher_jailed_over_sex_with_students_396453.html A Victorian teacher who had sex with two of her students has been sentenced to more than four years' jail. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:32:22 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/20/Teacher_jailed_over_sex_with_students_396453.html National Principal jailed for sex with pupil http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/20/Principal_jailed_for_sex_with_pupil_396444.html A former high school principal has been sentenced for having sex with a 16-year-old student in 2007. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:45:30 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/20/Principal_jailed_for_sex_with_pupil_396444.html National Boy bitten by snake at school http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/20/Boy_bitten_by_snake_at_school_396437.html A six-year-old schoolboy has been bitten by a snake in the playground at lunchtime. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:27:27 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/20/Boy_bitten_by_snake_at_school_396437.html Extortion case sparks police warning http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/20/Extortion_case_sparks_police_warning_396436.html Parents have been duped into paying money to a caller falsely claiming to have kidnapped their daughter. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:25:00 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/20/Extortion_case_sparks_police_warning_396436.html Man's finger chopped off before shot http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/20/Mans_finger_chopped_off_before_shot_396426.html A jury's been told a Melbourne man has had his finger chopped off before being shot in the head over a debt. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:54:54 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/20/Mans_finger_chopped_off_before_shot_396426.html More heat on the way http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/20/More_heat_on_the_way_396421.html Firefighters are battling more than 80 fires across New South Wales. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:51:39 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/20/More_heat_on_the_way_396421.html National Sexual predator sentenced http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/20/Sexual_predator_sentenced_396386.html A cabbie who sexually assaulted more than 20 men has been jailed for a minimum of 18 years. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:25:22 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/20/Sexual_predator_sentenced_396386.html National Man jailed for 14 years http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/20/Man_jailed_for_14_years_396391.html Anthony Sherna has been jailed for 14 years for strangling his defacto partner with a dressing gown cord. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:18:29 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/20/Man_jailed_for_14_years_396391.html National Quick action saves police horse's life http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/20/Quick_action_saves_police_horses_life_396360.html Brave actions by police and members of the public have helped save the life of an injured police horse. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:17:01 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/20/Quick_action_saves_police_horses_life_396360.html Bikie videotaped bashings before murder http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/20/Bikie_videotaped_bashings_before_murder_396347.html A court's been told that bikie Edward Yost videotaped himself bashing his girlfriend, before he killed her. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:59:42 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/20/Bikie_videotaped_bashings_before_murder_396347.html Learner believed to be behind wheel http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/20/Learner_believed_to_be_behind_wheel_396356.html A L-plater is believed to be behind the wheel of car that crashed in the NSW mid-north coast, killing two. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:58:42 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/20/Learner_believed_to_be_behind_wheel_396356.html Rudd faces asylum seeker criticism http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/20/Rudd_faces_asylum_seeker_criticism_396149.html Kevin Rudd has faced more scrutiny over the asylum seekers aboard the Oceanic Viking. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:51:34 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/20/Rudd_faces_asylum_seeker_criticism_396149.html National No closure for Doomadgee family http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/20/No_closure_for_Doomadgee_family_396134.html Family of Cameron Doomadgee will gather on Palm Island to mark the fifth anniversary of his death. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:08:32 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/20/No_closure_for_Doomadgee_family_396134.html Security fears for Overland http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/20/Security_fears_for_Overland_396133.html Security fears for Vic Police Chief Commissioner Simon Overland have forced his aide to carry a handgun. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:03:59 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/20/Security_fears_for_Overland_396133.html National Drink driving targeted http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/20/Drink_driving_targeted_396132.html The biggest police offensive on drink and drug-impaired driving is underway across Australia. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:59:16 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/20/Drink_driving_targeted_396132.html National Women could enter into the frontline http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/20/Women_could_enter_into_the_frontline_396131.html There are plans to boost recruitment and retention of women into the Defence Force. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:56:27 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/20/Women_could_enter_into_the_frontline_396131.html Findings into death of truck drivers http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/20/Findings_into_death_of_truck_drivers_396130.html The coroner will state his findings into the deaths of three truck drivers who were trapped in a bushfire. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:48:39 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/20/Findings_into_death_of_truck_drivers_396130.html Two men killed in Classic Adelaide Rally http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/20/Two_men_killed_in_Classic_Adelaide_Rally_396129.html The two competitors have died in the Classic Adelaide Rally both men were from Melbourne. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:39:05 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/20/Two_men_killed_in_Classic_Adelaide_Rally_396129.html Ferry bashing case continues http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/20/Ill_bash_your_head_in_396128.html A man accused of bashing a 70-year-old man on a ferry told the victim he was going to punch his head in. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:35:04 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/20/Ill_bash_your_head_in_396128.html National No easing of water limits in Qld http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/20/No_easing_of_water_limits_in_Qld_396127.html Southeast Queensland residents won't get an easing of water restrictions on December 1. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:30:06 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/20/No_easing_of_water_limits_in_Qld_396127.html National Schoolies take to the Gold Coast http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/20/Schoolies_take_to_the_Gold_Coast_396126.html Tens of thousands of Year 12 leavers are expected to flood to Schoolies on the Gold Coast. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:27:20 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/20/Schoolies_take_to_the_Gold_Coast_396126.html National Fate of Chang killer to be decided http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/20/Fate_of_Chang_killer_to_be_decided_396125.html The NSW Parole Board will decide the future of a man convicted of killing heart surgeon Victor Chang. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:23:27 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/20/Fate_of_Chang_killer_to_be_decided_396125.html National Man charged with raping sisters http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/20/Man_raped_and_abused_young_sisters_396124.html A court's been told two young sisters were raped and brutalised by a Melbourne man. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:19:00 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/20/Man_raped_and_abused_young_sisters_396124.html National NSW catastrophic fire conditions http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/20/NSW_catastrophic_fire_conditions_396123.html A catastrophic fire warning has been declared in NSW for the first time. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:15:56 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National/2009/11/20/NSW_catastrophic_fire_conditions_396123.html National Schoolies begins for teens http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/21/Schoolies_begins_for_teens_396819.html The biggest party night of the annual Schoolies celebrations is under way on the Gold Coast. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:35:07 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/21/Schoolies_begins_for_teens_396819.html National - Regional Krishna wakes from coma http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/21/Krishna_wakes_from_coma_396818.html Separated twin Krishna has woken from her induced coma and blown her guardian a raspberry. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:35:04 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/21/Krishna_wakes_from_coma_396818.html National - Regional Rann denies relationship http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/21/Rann_denies_relationship_396817.html SA Premier Mike Rann has denied claims that he had a relationship with a former parliament house barmaid. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:35:02 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/21/Rann_denies_relationship_396817.html National - Regional Dog bites child at Melbourne salon http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/21/Dog_bites_child_at_Melbourne_salon_396816.html A 20 month-old girl has been mauled by a dog while with her father in a Melbourne hair salon. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:34:46 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/21/Dog_bites_child_at_Melbourne_salon_396816.html National - Regional Premier urges vigilance in hot weather http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/21/Premier_urges_vigilance_in_hot_weather_396712.html NSW Premier Nathan Rees says 'unprecedented conditions' call for extreme vigilance. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:19:43 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/21/Premier_urges_vigilance_in_hot_weather_396712.html National - Regional Qld Northern Busway extension plans http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/21/Qld_Northern_Busway_extension_plans_396697.html Talks about possible routes for extending the Northern Busway in Qld are to take place. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:54:12 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/21/Qld_Northern_Busway_extension_plans_396697.html National - Regional Charges laid over WA funeral shooting http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/21/Charges_laid_over_WA_funeral_shooting_396695.html Police have laid further charges after two people shot into a crowd that had gathered for a funeral in WA. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:50:11 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/21/Charges_laid_over_WA_funeral_shooting_396695.html Fire threat eases in the southern states http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/21/Fire_threat_eases_in_the_southern_states_396694.html The bushfire threat in the southern states has eased as rain and cooler weather sweep through. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:45:48 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/21/Fire_threat_eases_in_the_southern_states_396694.html National - Regional Stuck 4WD closes train services http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/21/Stuck_4WD_closes_train_services_396692.html A man allegedly caused the closure of train services in Rockhampton after his 4WD became stuck on a bridge. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:41:24 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/21/Stuck_4WD_closes_train_services_396692.html National - Regional Govt denies cuts to parks and wildlife http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/21/Govt_denies_cuts_to_parks_and_wildlife_396671.html The NSW state government is denied it's trying to axe National Parks and Wildlife firefighting jobs. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:10:47 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/21/Govt_denies_cuts_to_parks_and_wildlife_396671.html National - Regional 100 fires burning through NSW http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/21/100_fires_burning_through_NSW_396653.html Firefighters continue to battle up to 100 fires burning across NSW as record breaking heat continues. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:10:41 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/21/100_fires_burning_through_NSW_396653.html National - Regional Storms hit Victoria, cause damage http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/21/Storms_hit_Victoria_cause_damage_396651.html The hottest day in Victoria since Black Saturday ended with wild storms hitting metropolitan Melbourne. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:10:41 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/21/Storms_hit_Victoria_cause_damage_396651.html National - Regional Truckie deaths due to 'incompetence' http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/21/Truckie_deaths_due_to_incompetence_396652.html WA coroner says authorities 'demonstrating extreme incompetence' led to truckies bushfire deaths. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:10:41 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/21/Truckie_deaths_due_to_incompetence_396652.html National - Regional First booze blitz night disappointing http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/21/First_booze_blitz_night_disappointing_396649.html Melbourne police say night of blitz testing motorists for alcohol and drugs has proved disappointing. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:10:40 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/21/First_booze_blitz_night_disappointing_396649.html National - Regional Gold Coast becoming Schoolies hot spot http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/21/Gold_Coast_becoming_Schoolies_hot_spot_396650.html Tens of thousands of Year 12 leavers are set to flood to Schoolies on the Gold Coast. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:10:40 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/21/Gold_Coast_becoming_Schoolies_hot_spot_396650.html National - Regional Vic man in coma as tree crushes van http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/20/Vic_man_in_coma_as_tree_crushes_van_396487.html A Melbourne man has been placed into an induced coma after his van was hit by a falling tree. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:21:42 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/20/Vic_man_in_coma_as_tree_crushes_van_396487.html Cabbie predator gets 18 years http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/20/Cabbie_predator_gets_18_years_396485.html A sexual predator who cruised Perth streets posing as a cabbie has been jailed for at least 18 years. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:19:20 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/20/Cabbie_predator_gets_18_years_396485.html Jump in Legionnaires raises concerns http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/20/Jump_in_Legionnaires_raises_concerns_396481.html A jump in cases of Legionnaires disease in South Australia has local health officials concerned. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:12:20 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/20/Jump_in_Legionnaires_raises_concerns_396481.html Schoolies gather in Adelaide http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/20/Schoolies_gather_in_Adelaide_396480.html School leavers are expected to gather at Victor Harbor, south of Adelaide, for schoolies celebrations. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:10:27 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/20/Schoolies_gather_in_Adelaide_396480.html National - Regional Schoolboy bitten by snake in playground http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/20/Schoolboy_bitten_by_snake_in_playground_396479.html A six year old Melbourne schoolboy has been bitten by a snake in the playground at lunchtime. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:05:33 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/20/Schoolboy_bitten_by_snake_in_playground_396479.html Elderly woman dies in Vic house fire http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/20/Elderly_woman_dies_in_Vic_house_fire_396478.html A woman is dead and a man is in a critical condition in hospital after fire gutted a house in Melbourne. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:02:59 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/20/Elderly_woman_dies_in_Vic_house_fire_396478.html Lethal heroin batch kills three in WA http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/20/Lethal_heroin_batch_kills_three_in_WA_396477.html A lethal new batch of heroin is thought to be responsible for at least three fatal drug overdoses in Perth. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:01:15 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/20/Lethal_heroin_batch_kills_three_in_WA_396477.html Sydney police horse badly injured http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/20/Sydney_police_horse_badly_injured_396448.html Brave actions by police and members of the public have helped save the life of an injured police horse. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:57:24 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/20/Sydney_police_horse_badly_injured_396448.html Green energy boost as hydro plant opens http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/20/Green_energy_boost_as_hydro_plant_opens_396424.html A 140-megawatt hydropower station has opened in northeast Victoria. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:52:41 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/20/Green_energy_boost_as_hydro_plant_opens_396424.html Qld water limits 'likely to stay' http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/20/Qld_water_limits_likely_to_stay_396423.html The Queensland government says it won't be relaxing water restrictions. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:52:39 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/20/Qld_water_limits_likely_to_stay_396423.html National - Regional Sadness in rejoicing of title claim http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/20/Sadness_in_rejoicing_of_title_claim_396314.html The Thudgari people celebrated the recognition of their native title rights by camping on their land. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:56:48 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/20/Sadness_in_rejoicing_of_title_claim_396314.html National - Regional Krishna slowly waking after surgery http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/20/Krishna_slowly_waking_after_surgery_396310.html Newly separated twin Krishna is slowly waking from her medically induced coma. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:02:13 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/20/Krishna_slowly_waking_after_surgery_396310.html National - Regional Battered husband jailed for 14 years http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/20/Battered_husband_jailed_for_14_years_396309.html A Melbourne man who strangled his controlling de facto wife in a fit of rage has been jailed for 14 years. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:55:26 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/20/Battered_husband_jailed_for_14_years_396309.html National - Regional SA fires brought under control http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/20/SA_fires_brought_under_control_396318.html Water bombing aircraft have helped bring a bushfire in South Australia's Clare Valley under control. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:34:52 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/20/SA_fires_brought_under_control_396318.html National - Regional Two die in West Kempsey crash http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/20/Two_die_in_West_Kempsey_crash_396315.html A car crash on the NSW mid north coast has killed two young people and critically injured two others Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:29:31 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/20/Two_die_in_West_Kempsey_crash_396315.html National - Regional NSW 'catastrophic' fire warning http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/20/NSW_catastrophic_fire_warning_396316.html A catastrophic fire warning has been declared in NSW for the first time. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:29:31 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/20/NSW_catastrophic_fire_warning_396316.html National - Regional Two fires burning in west Victoria http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/20/Two_fires_burning_in_west_Victoria_396313.html Two fires are burning in the west of Victoria, with no properties at risk at this stage. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:29:30 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/20/Two_fires_burning_in_west_Victoria_396313.html National - Regional Fire razes replica cottage http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/20/Fire_razes_replica_cottage_396312.html A replica miners' cottage has been destroyed in a fire in Melbourne's east early on Friday morning. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:29:30 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/20/Fire_razes_replica_cottage_396312.html National - Regional Telemarketers feeling the stress http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/20/Telemarketers_feeling_the_stress_396311.html Cold callers as stressed as those they're calling. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:29:29 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Regional/2009/11/20/Telemarketers_feeling_the_stress_396311.html National - Regional Govt denies cuts to firefighting jobs http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Rural/2009/11/21/Govt_denies_cuts_to_firefighting_jobs_396790.html The NSW state government is denied it's trying to axe National Parks and Wildlife firefighting jobs. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:04:52 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Rural/2009/11/21/Govt_denies_cuts_to_firefighting_jobs_396790.html National - Rural Total fire bans in most of NSW http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Rural/2009/11/21/Total_fire_bans_in_most_of_NSW_396789.html Total fire bans are in place across most of New South Wales today. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:53:21 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Rural/2009/11/21/Total_fire_bans_in_most_of_NSW_396789.html National - Rural Fire threat eases in South Australia http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Rural/2009/11/21/Fire_threat_eases_in_South_Australia_396786.html The bushfire threat in SA has eased as rain and cooler weather sweep through the fire-affected areas. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:43:41 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Rural/2009/11/21/Fire_threat_eases_in_South_Australia_396786.html National - Rural Fire threatens homes in the Central West http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Rural/2009/11/21/Fire_threatens_homes_in_the_Central_West_396785.html Homes in the NSW central west are under threat from a bushfire being fuelled by extreme weather conditions. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:43:36 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Rural/2009/11/21/Fire_threatens_homes_in_the_Central_West_396785.html National - Rural Thudgari people celebrate title claim http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Rural/2009/11/20/Thudgari_people_celebrate_title_claim_396455.html The Thudgari people celebrated the recognition of their native title rights by camping on their land. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:21:12 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Rural/2009/11/20/Thudgari_people_celebrate_title_claim_396455.html National - Rural Indigenous violence problems in QLD http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Rural/2009/11/20/Indigenous_violence_problems_in_QLD_396456.html A landmark report has revealed every Queensland indigenous community has a substantial violence problem. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:47:46 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/National-Rural/2009/11/20/Indigenous_violence_problems_in_QLD_396456.html National - Rural Uni students upset about fitness class http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2009/11/21/Uni_students_upset_about_fitness_class_396767.html A university has made it compulsory that overweight undergraduates take a fitness course to graduate. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:02:09 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2009/11/21/Uni_students_upset_about_fitness_class_396767.html Cuba offers free penis implants http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2009/11/21/Cuba_offers_free_penis_implants_396765.html Cuba's government has offered its first free penis implants, part of a program to be expanded nation-wide. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:55:28 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2009/11/21/Cuba_offers_free_penis_implants_396765.html NY man sues city over ear in trash http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2009/11/21/NY_man_sues_city_over_ear_in_trash_396604.html A New York man is giving city authorities and a hospital an earful for tossing his ear in the trash. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:38:27 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2009/11/21/NY_man_sues_city_over_ear_in_trash_396604.html Mussolini's blood and brain up for sale http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2009/11/21/Mussolinis_blood_and_brain_up_for_sale_396602.html Italian dictator Benito Mussolini's blood and brain went on sale for $A24,343 on eBay. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:36:05 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2009/11/21/Mussolinis_blood_and_brain_up_for_sale_396602.html Meteor flashes across the sky http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2009/11/21/Meteor_flashes_across_the_sky_396532.html A meteor flashing across the night sky in the U-S was captured on camera at a university observatory. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:15:44 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2009/11/21/Meteor_flashes_across_the_sky_396532.html Odd Spot Mexican labs target adulterers http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2009/11/21/Mexican_labs_target_adulterers_396531.html Labs in Mexico are now offering a way to find out whether a wife, husband or lover cheats through DNA tests. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:09:15 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2009/11/21/Mexican_labs_target_adulterers_396531.html Odd Spot British poll reveals sexual ignorance http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2009/11/21/British_poll_reveals_sexual_ignorance_396528.html More than one in 10 British people believe that a woman can't get pregnant if she has sex standing up. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:55:03 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2009/11/21/British_poll_reveals_sexual_ignorance_396528.html Odd Spot Customs find 316,000 bongs in LA http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2009/11/20/Customs_find_316000_bongs_in_LA_396287.html Customs official have found 316,000 glass bongs disguised as Christmas ornaments in LA. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:26:08 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2009/11/20/Customs_find_316000_bongs_in_LA_396287.html 10-year-old gets tasered for tantrum http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2009/11/20/10-year-old_gets_tasered_for_tantrum_396113.html An unruly 10-year-old girl has been given a Taser stun gun jolt after she kicked a policeman in the groin. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:29:43 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2009/11/20/10-year-old_gets_tasered_for_tantrum_396113.html Atheist ad campaign moves to billboards http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2009/11/20/Atheist_ad_campaign_moves_to_billboards_396179.html An atheist advertising campaign has moved from London buses to billboards in four British cities. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:45:37 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2009/11/20/Atheist_ad_campaign_moves_to_billboards_396179.html Competitors line up for stiletto race http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2009/11/20/Competitors_line_up_for_stiletto_race_396175.html A total of 96 shoe addicts have signed up for the National Stiletto Championship in Paris. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:43:17 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2009/11/20/Competitors_line_up_for_stiletto_race_396175.html Odd Spot 10-year-old gets tasered for tantrum http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2009/11/20/10_year_old_gets_tasered_for_tantrum_396113.html An unruly 10-year-old girl has been given a Taser stun gun jolt after she kicked a policeman in the groin. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:49:38 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2009/11/20/10_year_old_gets_tasered_for_tantrum_396113.html Thief caught with pants down http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2009/11/20/Caught_pants_down_396112.html A Romanian man who tried to climb through a supermarket window became stuck for 11 hours with his pants out. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:41:15 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2009/11/20/Caught_pants_down_396112.html North Koreans 'hair keeping' rules http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2009/11/20/North_Koreans_hair_keeping_rules_396106.html A North Korea newspaper has said men should keep their hair short and women should have it tied up. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:40:52 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/OddSpot/2009/11/20/North_Koreans_hair_keeping_rules_396106.html Fiji military seizes TV licences http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2009/11/21/Fiji_military_seizes_TV_licences_396780.html Foreign Minister Stephen Smith says Fiji's seizure of TV licences is bad for investment in the nation. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:37:24 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2009/11/21/Fiji_military_seizes_TV_licences_396780.html Politics Rudd praises 'ANZACs of today' http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2009/11/21/Rudd_-Iraq_troops_are_the_new_ANZACs_396783.html PM Kevin Rudd has praised the efforts of the men and women who served in Operation Catalyst in the Iraq war. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:34:06 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2009/11/21/Rudd_-Iraq_troops_are_the_new_ANZACs_396783.html Politics Govt to install new diplomat in Kabul http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2009/11/21/Govt_to_install_new_diplomat_in_Kabul_396781.html The federal government is sending a new ambassador to Afghanistan to observe the Karzai government. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:33:52 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2009/11/21/Govt_to_install_new_diplomat_in_Kabul_396781.html Politics Tories vow to remove troops http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2009/11/21/Tories_vow_to_remove_troops_from_Germany_396777.html Britain's opposition Conservatives say they would pull the country's 25,000 troops out of Germany. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:12:50 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2009/11/21/Tories_vow_to_remove_troops_from_Germany_396777.html Former Afghan warlord escapes blast http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2009/11/21/Former_Afghan_warlord_escapes_blast_396774.html A former Afghan warlord, who is now a lawmaker in parliament, has escaped a bomb attack unharmed. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:11:13 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2009/11/21/Former_Afghan_warlord_escapes_blast_396774.html Politics Protesters clash near the West Bank http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2009/11/21/Protesters_clash_near_the_West_Bank_396773.html Palestinian protesters and Israeli soldiers have clashed in the West Bank. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:11:10 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2009/11/21/Protesters_clash_near_the_West_Bank_396773.html Politics UK soldiers returned from Afghanistan http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2009/11/21/UK_soldiers_returned_from_Afghanistan_396772.html British soldiers killed in Afghanistan have been returned home in the nation's 100th repatriation ceremony. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:11:08 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2009/11/21/UK_soldiers_returned_from_Afghanistan_396772.html Politics Turnbull facing test over ETS http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2009/11/21/Turnbull_facing_test_over_ETS_396658.html Opposition leader Malcolm Turnbull is heading for a critical test of his leadership over the ETS debate. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:38:56 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2009/11/21/Turnbull_facing_test_over_ETS_396658.html Politics Minchin backs Turnbull on ETS http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2009/11/21/Minchin_backs_Turnbull_on_ETS_396632.html Nick Minchin disagrees that frontbencher Tony Abbott wants to snatch party leadership from Malcolm Turnbull. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:07:40 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2009/11/21/Minchin_backs_Turnbull_on_ETS_396632.html Politics Chilean pollies offer two second pledge http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2009/11/21/Chilean_pollies_offer_two_second_pledge_396631.html Some election candidates in Chile have been allotted as little as two seconds air-time to put their case. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:02:39 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2009/11/21/Chilean_pollies_offer_two_second_pledge_396631.html Politics Maoist rebels attack train in India http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2009/11/21/Maoist_rebels_attack_train_in_India_396624.html Suspected Maoist rebels have derailed a passenger train in eastern India, killing two people. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:37:27 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2009/11/21/Maoist_rebels_attack_train_in_India_396624.html Politics Sri Lanka releases civilians http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2009/11/21/Sri_Lanka_releases_civilians_396625.html Sri Lanka says it has released more than half of the thousands of displaced civilians held in camps. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:37:27 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2009/11/21/Sri_Lanka_releases_civilians_396625.html Politics Parade for Australian troops in Iraq http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2009/11/21/Parade_for_Australian_troops_in_Iraq_396623.html A welcome home parade is planned today at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra for military personnel. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:37:26 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2009/11/21/Parade_for_Australian_troops_in_Iraq_396623.html Politics PM Rudd extends school chaplaincy http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2009/11/21/PM_Rudd_extends_school_chaplaincy_396622.html The federal government will provide $42.8 million to extend the school chaplaincy program until 2011. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:37:26 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2009/11/21/PM_Rudd_extends_school_chaplaincy_396622.html Politics Rudd's 'bungles' kill chance of UN seat http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2009/11/21/Rudds_bungles_kill_chance_of_UN_seat_396522.html Former diplomat Bruce Haigh says Australia has no chance of scoring a UN Security Council seat. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:43:47 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2009/11/21/Rudds_bungles_kill_chance_of_UN_seat_396522.html Politics Tony Abbot not preparing to challenge http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2009/11/20/Minchin_backs_Turnbull_on_ETS_396452.html Opposition Senate leader Nick Minchin has denied Tony Abbott is preparing to challenge for party leadership. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:16:31 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2009/11/20/Minchin_backs_Turnbull_on_ETS_396452.html Politics Obama fails on trade in South Korea http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2009/11/20/Obama_fails_on_trade_in_South_Korea_396430.html US President Barack Obama has failed to make headway on trade with South Korean leaders in Seoul. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:05:04 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2009/11/20/Obama_fails_on_trade_in_South_Korea_396430.html Politics Leaders discuss nuclear rejection http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2009/11/20/Leaders_discuss_nuclear_rejection_396429.html Major world powers will meet in Brussels to discuss Iran's rejection of a nuclear fuel deal. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:05:01 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2009/11/20/Leaders_discuss_nuclear_rejection_396429.html Politics Espionage ramped up in China http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2009/11/20/Espionage_ramped_up_in_China_396428.html A new report reveals China has stepped up its espionage against the US after improvements in cyber warfare. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:04:58 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2009/11/20/Espionage_ramped_up_in_China_396428.html Politics Public 'not ready' to raise drinking age http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2009/11/20/Public_not_ready_to_raise_drinking_age_396397.html Health Minister Nicola Roxon has said the community isn't ready for a change in the legal drinking age. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:31:27 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2009/11/20/Public_not_ready_to_raise_drinking_age_396397.html Politics PM bungles chance at United Nations http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2009/11/20/PMs_bungles_chance_at_United_Nations_396396.html A former Australian diplomat has accused the PM of costing Australia a seat on the UN Security Council. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:31:05 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2009/11/20/PMs_bungles_chance_at_United_Nations_396396.html Politics Defence praises politicians on Iraq http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2009/11/20/Defence_praises_politicians_on_Iraq_396395.html The ADF has praised politicians for refusing to let politics undermine Australia's troop commitment in Iraq. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:29:58 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2009/11/20/Defence_praises_politicians_on_Iraq_396395.html Politics Belgian PM elected first EU president http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2009/11/20/Belgian_PM_elected_first_EU_president_396248.html Belgian Prime Minister Herman Van Rompuy has been chosen as the first president of the European Union. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:03:03 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2009/11/20/Belgian_PM_elected_first_EU_president_396248.html Politics Pressure to free Sri Lankan civilians http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2009/11/20/Pressure_to_free_Sri_Lankan_civilians_396251.html The UN has pressured Sri Lanka to free thousands of war-displaced civilians held in internment camps. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:01:21 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2009/11/20/Pressure_to_free_Sri_Lankan_civilians_396251.html PM Rudd faces asylum seeker criticism http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2009/11/20/PM_Rudd_faces_asylum_seeker_criticism_396250.html The opposition is standing by claims the PM misled parliament over the Oceanic Viking deal. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:01:20 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2009/11/20/PM_Rudd_faces_asylum_seeker_criticism_396250.html Politics Brown drops Tony Blair http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2009/11/20/Brown_drops_Tony_Blair_396249.html British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has given up his bid to secure the job of EU president for Tony Blair. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:01:20 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2009/11/20/Brown_drops_Tony_Blair_396249.html Politics Abbott abandons Turnbull's take on ETS http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2009/11/20/Abbott_abandons_Turnbulls_take_on_ETS_396247.html Tony Abbott is abandoning Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull over the ETS debate. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:01:19 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2009/11/20/Abbott_abandons_Turnbulls_take_on_ETS_396247.html Politics Minchin could flout ETS shadow cabinet http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2009/11/20/Minchin_could_flout_ETS_shadow_cabinet_396111.html Liberal powerbroker Nick Minchin is hardening his opposition to the proposed emissions trading scheme. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:10:39 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Politics/2009/11/20/Minchin_could_flout_ETS_shadow_cabinet_396111.html Politics Pfannberger gets lifetime ban for doping http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Pfannberger_gets_lifetime_ban_for_doping_396833.html Austrian cyclist Christian Pfannberger has been banned for life after a second doping offence. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:36:47 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Pfannberger_gets_lifetime_ban_for_doping_396833.html Mariners demolish Fury http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Mariners_demolish_Fury_396832.html The Central Coast Mariners have thumped the North Queensland Fury 5-1 at Townsville. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:32:39 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Mariners_demolish_Fury_396832.html Sport Victory find their Roar http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Victory_find_their_Roar_396831.html Melbourne has reclaimed top spot on the Hyundai A-League ladder with a 1-0 win over Brisbane. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:01:35 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Victory_find_their_Roar_396831.html Sport Muscat refuses to shake hands with McKay http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Muscat_refuses_to_shake_hands_with_McKay_396830.html Kevin Muscat refused to shake hands with Brisbane rival Matt McKay after Victory's 1-0 A-League win. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:46:49 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Muscat_refuses_to_shake_hands_with_McKay_396830.html Sport Meares wins again in record time http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Meares_wins_again_in_record_time_396828.html Cycling star Anna Meares has continued her outstanding 500-metre time trial form with a record ride. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:24:49 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Meares_wins_again_in_record_time_396828.html Sport Australia's Abood wins in Singapore http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Australias_Abood_wins_in_Singapore_396827.html Australia's Matthew Abood has set a new World Cup best time in the 100m freestyle at the Singapore meet. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:12:17 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Australias_Abood_wins_in_Singapore_396827.html Taiwan to probe match-fixing claim http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Taiwan_to_probe_match-fixing_claim_396826.html Taiwan will probe claims their national baseball squad deliberately lost in last year's Olympics prelims. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:00:32 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Taiwan_to_probe_match-fixing_claim_396826.html Dwyer scores hat-trick in win over Spain http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Dwyer_scores_hat-trick_in_win_over_Spain_396814.html Jamie Dwyer has scored a hat-trick of goals in Australia's 8-2 win over Spain in the first Test in Perth. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:13:51 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Dwyer_scores_hat-trick_in_win_over_Spain_396814.html Win puts Whincup on track http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Win_puts_Whincup_on_track_396812.html Jamie Whincup's victory has boosted his hopes of back-to-back V8 Supercar championships. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:58:19 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Win_puts_Whincup_on_track_396812.html Sport Sniper's Bullet wins Railway Stakes http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Snipers_Bullet_wins_Railway_Stakes_396805.html Six-year-old Sniper's Bullet took out the Group One $1 million Railway Stakes at Ascot. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:34:39 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Snipers_Bullet_wins_Railway_Stakes_396805.html Warne worried about being embarrassed http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Warne_worried_about_being_embarrassed_396804.html Shane Warne will go head-to-head with Michael Clarke when he captains the All Stars in a Twenty20 friendly. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:31:53 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Warne_worried_about_being_embarrassed_396804.html Sport Hopes of Gayle-force return dwindling http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Hopes_of_Gayle-force_return_dwindling_396796.html The West Indies are poised to call in a replacement for captain Chris Gayle on their Australian tour. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:03:35 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Hopes_of_Gayle-force_return_dwindling_396796.html NBA broadcasters suspended http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/NBA_broadcasters_suspended_396795.html Two LA Clippers basketball broadcasters have been suspended for comments about an Iranian-born NBA player. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:51:26 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/NBA_broadcasters_suspended_396795.html Matildas get no favours http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Matildas_get_no_favours_396782.html The Matildas face an uphill battle after receiving a tough Asian qualifying draw for the 2011 tournament. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:32:55 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Matildas_get_no_favours_396782.html Sprinters fire up on final day http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Sprinters_fire_up_on_final_day_396779.html Australia's sprinters made a strong start to the final of the day of the World Cup track cycling round. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:24:19 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Sprinters_fire_up_on_final_day_396779.html Victoria beat Queensland by 4 wickets http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Victoria_beat_Queensland_by_4_wickets_396778.html Victoria has beaten Queensland by 4 wickets in theIR one-day clash at Junction Oval. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:20:00 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Victoria_beat_Queensland_by_4_wickets_396778.html Sport Wallabies expecting a tough day http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Wallabies_expecting_a_tough_day_396736.html The Wallabies, Digby Ioane, are expecting a bruising battle against Scotland. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:28:43 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Wallabies_expecting_a_tough_day_396736.html Sport Bulls need five wickets http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Bulls_need_five_wickets_396734.html Qld need five wickets in the final session at Allan Border Field to inflict a defeat on the West Indies. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:17:46 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Bulls_need_five_wickets_396734.html Sport Magpies re-sign with Lexus http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Magpies_re-sign_with_Lexus_396731.html Lexus has scaled down its sponsorship of AFL club Collingwood in a modified new three-year deal. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:58:24 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Magpies_re-sign_with_Lexus_396731.html Sport Australian stars impress on final day http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Australian_stars_impress_on_final_day_396730.html Australia have enjoyed a productive early session on the final day of the World Cup track cycling round. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:52:56 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Australian_stars_impress_on_final_day_396730.html Sport Bolly on ice for Gabba http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Bolly_on_ice_for_Gabba_396728.html Doug Bollinger's hopes of playing in the first Test will not be helped by the pace-friendly Gabba wicket. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:45:35 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Bolly_on_ice_for_Gabba_396728.html Henry backs replay http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Henry_backs_replay_396727.html A replay of the World Cup play-off between France and the Republic of Ireland is out of the question. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:21:55 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Henry_backs_replay_396727.html Sport Ambrose hasV8 return plans scuttled http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Ambrose_hasV8_return_plans_scuttled_396725.html NASCAR star Marcos Ambrose has been thwarted in his attempt to return to the V8 Supercar series. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:09:51 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Ambrose_hasV8_return_plans_scuttled_396725.html Sport Senior wins Champions Tour http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Senior_wins_Champions_Tour_396714.html Australia's Peter Senior won the Champions Tour qualifying tournament by shooting a five under 66. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:27:14 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Senior_wins_Champions_Tour_396714.html Sport Palmer and Grinham progress in Doha http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Palmer_and_Grinham_progress_in_Doha_396713.html Squash players David Palmer and Rachael Grinham are through to the second round of the Qatar Classic. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:22:02 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Palmer_and_Grinham_progress_in_Doha_396713.html Adelaide bans Vidmar http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Adelaide_bans_Vidmar_396709.html Adelaide coach Aurelio Vidmar has received a two match suspension and fine for inappropriate comments. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:12:49 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Adelaide_bans_Vidmar_396709.html Sport O'Brien apologises for comments http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/OBrien_apologises_for_comments_396708.html The IRB's referees' manager has apologised for comments regarding refereeing in the NZ, Italy Rugby Test. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:01:12 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/OBrien_apologises_for_comments_396708.html Sport Vukovic back in top form http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Vukovic_back_in_top_form_396698.html A-League star Danny Vukovic says 'always confident' he would find form with the Central Coast Mariners. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:54:14 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Vukovic_back_in_top_form_396698.html Sport Results first for McCaw http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Results_first_for_McCaw_396696.html Richie McCaw will lead New Zealand into their clash with England at Twickenham. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:50:31 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Results_first_for_McCaw_396696.html Sport Pumas seek concentration http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Pumas_seek_concentration_396689.html Argentina's Union captain says concentration will be key to the Pumas' hopes of beating Wales. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:25:51 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Pumas_seek_concentration_396689.html Sport Schumacher to return? http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Schumacher_to_return_396683.html Former Formula One team owner Eddie Jordan believes Michael Schumacher will replace Jenson Button. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:59:55 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Schumacher_to_return_396683.html Sport Murray under pressure in London http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Murray_under_pressure_in_London_396682.html Andy Murray heads into the ATP World Tour Finals insisting 2009 has been the best year of his tennis career. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:58:01 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Murray_under_pressure_in_London_396682.html Sport England, South Africa wash out http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/England_South_Africa_wash_out_396681.html England's one-day international against South Africa at Wanderers has been washed out. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:54:14 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/England_South_Africa_wash_out_396681.html Sport India fights out draw against Sri Lanka http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/India_fights_out_draw_against_Sri_Lanka_396678.html India has played its way to a battling draw in the first cricket Test against Sri Lanka in Ahmedabad. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:49 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/India_fights_out_draw_against_Sri_Lanka_396678.html Sport Smith on cloud nine http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Smith_on_cloud_nine_396677.html NSW all-rounder Steven Smith is ecstatic following his inclusion in Australia's Twenty20 squad. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:48:48 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Smith_on_cloud_nine_396677.html Sport Spain regains No. 1 football ranking http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Spain_regains_No_1_football_ranking_396646.html Spain has regained first place from Brazil in FIFA's monthly world football rankings. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:37:36 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Spain_regains_No_1_football_ranking_396646.html Sport Hughes shouldn't change a thing - Langer http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Hughes_shouldnt_change_a_thing_-_Langer_396645.html Australia's new batting coach Justin Langer says opener Phillip Hughes should stick to his technique. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:34:25 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Hughes_shouldnt_change_a_thing_-_Langer_396645.html Sport China to see AFL game http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/China_to_see_AFL_game_396644.html Melbourne and Brisbane will play an AFL exhibition game in Shanghai next year, the first ever in China. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:23:38 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/China_to_see_AFL_game_396644.html Sport Courtney fastest in Perth V8 practice http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Courtney_fastest_in_Perth_V8_practice_396640.html Ford driver James Courtney has the quickest time in the opening V8 practice session in Perth. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:55:21 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Courtney_fastest_in_Perth_V8_practice_396640.html Sport Match-fixing scandal 'affects 200 games http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Match-fixing_scandal_affects_200_games_396634.html Around 200 football matches in nine European countries are implicated in a match-fixing scandal. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:33:47 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Match-fixing_scandal_affects_200_games_396634.html Sport Socceroos to No.21 in world rankings http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Socceroos_to_No21_in_world_rankings_396593.html The Socceroos have improved three places to No.21 in the latest FIFA world rankings. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:11:23 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Socceroos_to_No21_in_world_rankings_396593.html Sport Westwood takes lead in Dubai http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Westwood_takes_lead_in_Dubai_396582.html Golfer Lee Westwood shot a 3-under 69 on Friday to strengthen his chances of winning in Dubai. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:54:06 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Westwood_takes_lead_in_Dubai_396582.html Sport FIFA refuse Irish request for replay http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/FIFA_refuse_Irish_request_for_replay_396566.html FIFA officially turned down request from Ireland to stage a replay of their controversial loss to France. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:57:35 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/FIFA_refuse_Irish_request_for_replay_396566.html Sport African Nations Cup draw revealed http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/African_Nations_Cup_draw_revealed_396565.html World Cup qualifiers Ghana and Ivory Coast will clash in the first round of the African Nations Cup. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:43:04 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/African_Nations_Cup_draw_revealed_396565.html Sport Meares to contest keirin and time trial http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Meares_to_contest_keirin_and_time_trial_396563.html Australian track cycling star Anna Meares will ride the keiren and time trial in the World Cup today. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:37:29 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Meares_to_contest_keirin_and_time_trial_396563.html Sport Thompson's Jets captaincy in doubt http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Thompsons_Jets_captaincy_in_doubt_396548.html Newcastle coach Branko Culina has hinted Matt Thompson may lose Jets' captaincy. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:56:00 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Thompsons_Jets_captaincy_in_doubt_396548.html Sport AFL flag helps Cats to another profit http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/AFL_flag_helps_Cats_to_another_profit_396547.html AFL premiers Geelong have capped an outstanding 2009 announcing an operating profit of more than $650,000. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:51:13 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/AFL_flag_helps_Cats_to_another_profit_396547.html Sport Newcastle Knights resign Houston http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Newcastle_Knights_resign_Houston_396545.html Newcastle Knights forward Chris Houston has signed a contract extension with the club until 2010. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:48:52 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Newcastle_Knights_resign_Houston_396545.html Sport Windies looking for batting practice http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Windies_looking_for_batting_practice_396544.html The West Indies cricket team has rallied late on day three of the four-day tour game against Queensland. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:43:48 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Windies_looking_for_batting_practice_396544.html Sport Ioane out, Cross in for Wallabies http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Ioane_out_Cross_in_for_Wallabies_396542.html Outside Centre Digby Ioane has been ruled out of the Wallabies clash with Scotland with a shoulder injury. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:36:54 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Ioane_out_Cross_in_for_Wallabies_396542.html Sport Adelaide steal a draw with Gold Coast http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Adelaide_steal_a_draw_with_Gold_Coast_396505.html An injury-time strike from Matthew Leckie earned Adelaide United a 1-1 draw with 10-man Gold Coast United. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:46:39 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/21/Adelaide_steal_a_draw_with_Gold_Coast_396505.html Sport Under-fire Dickinson defended http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Under-fire_Dickinson_defended_396461.html The Australian Rugby Union has leapt to the defence of referee Stuart Dickinson. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:29:20 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Under-fire_Dickinson_defended_396461.html Sport Roosters extend Mason's leave http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Roosters_extend_Masons_leave_396446.html The Sydney Roosters have extended Willie Mason's leave until training resumes in January. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:49:44 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Roosters_extend_Masons_leave_396446.html Gambhir's century keeps India afloat http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Gambhirs_century_keeps_India_afloat_396441.html Gautam Gambhir hit an unbeaten century to keep India's hopes alive of a draw in the Test against Sri Lanka. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:35:38 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Gambhirs_century_keeps_India_afloat_396441.html Sport Sailor to get All Stars farewell http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Sailor_to_get_All_Stars_farewell_396433.html Wendell Sailor, who announced his retirement last month will get an Indigenous All Stars farewell. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:17:53 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Sailor_to_get_All_Stars_farewell_396433.html Sport Smith making the most http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Smith_making_the_most_396431.html Veteran flanker George Smith says he savours every Test cap he gets after losing his No.7 Wallabies jumper. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:07:07 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Smith_making_the_most_396431.html Sport Warne to lead All Stars in T20 clash http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Warne_to_lead_All_Stars_in_T20_clash_396427.html Shane Warne will captain an All Stars team in a Twenty20 exhibition clash at the Gabba. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:01:32 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Warne_to_lead_All_Stars_in_T20_clash_396427.html Sport Cats announce operating profit http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Cats_announce_operating_profit_396400.html AFL premiers Geelong have capped 2009 by announcing an operating profit of more than $650,000. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:41:40 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Cats_announce_operating_profit_396400.html Sport Scott's options open http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Scotts_options_open_396384.html North Melbourne is keeping an open mind about Joel Macdonald as a potential draft target. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:58:42 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Scotts_options_open_396384.html Glory's title hopes in tatters http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Glorys_title_hopes_in_tatters_396380.html Perth Glory's Socceroo trio have confirmed they will play no part in this season's A-League finals. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:47:04 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Glorys_title_hopes_in_tatters_396380.html Sport Springboks switch it up http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Springboks_switch_it_up_396375.html South Africa coach Peter de Villiers has made four changes Saturday's clash with Italy in Udine. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:36:57 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Springboks_switch_it_up_396375.html Sport Bogut out for a month http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Bogut_out_for_a_month_396374.html In-form Australian centre Andrew Bogut will be sidelined for up to four weeks after suffering a leg strain. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:33:55 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Bogut_out_for_a_month_396374.html Sport Vics beat WA outright at MCG http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Vics_beat_WA_outright_at_MCG_396368.html Victoria have cruised to a seven-wicket outright win in their Sheffield Shield match against WA at the MCG. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:29:42 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Vics_beat_WA_outright_at_MCG_396368.html Sport Indigenous players struggle with emotion http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Indigenous_players_struggle_with_emotion_396366.html Preston Campbell will be bursting with pride when he leads the Indigenous All Stars next February. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:22:27 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Indigenous_players_struggle_with_emotion_396366.html Sterjovski in doubt for Glory http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Sterjovski_in_doubt_for_Glory_396354.html Perth Glory's Dave Mitchell is hopeful Mile Sterjovski will recover from a bug in time for Sunday's clash. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:53:15 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Sterjovski_in_doubt_for_Glory_396354.html Sport Meares, West aim for London glory http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Meares_West_aim_for_London_glory_396353.html Anna Meares will work with Australian track cycling coach Gary West in the lead up to the London Olympics. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:46:19 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Meares_West_aim_for_London_glory_396353.html Herbert to miss World Cup draw http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Herbert_to_miss_World_Cup_draw_396344.html All Whites coach Ricki Herbert will miss the World Cup draw in South Africa next month for a home match. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:19:02 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Herbert_to_miss_World_Cup_draw_396344.html Ochoa seizes LPGA lead http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Ochoa_seizes_LPGA_lead_396341.html Lorena Ochoa fired a first-round 66 to hold a one-shot lead in the LPGA's season-ending Tour Championship. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:15:56 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Ochoa_seizes_LPGA_lead_396341.html Sport Deans backs his Wallabies http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Deans_backs_his_Wallabies_396167.html The Wallabies insist burnout won't be a factor against Scotland at Murrayfield. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:02:02 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Deans_backs_his_Wallabies_396167.html Sport Pollack 'B' sample positive http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Pollack_B_sample_positive_396160.html The German cycling union says Olaf Pollack's 'B' sample confirmed he tested positive for doping. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:31:59 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Pollack_B_sample_positive_396160.html Sport Allenby leading in Dubai http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Allenby_leading_in_Dubai_396159.html Robert Allenby has shot a 7-under 65 for a one-shot lead after the first round at Dubai. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:28:57 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Allenby_leading_in_Dubai_396159.html Sport McVeigh critical of McPhee's decision http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/McVeigh_critical_of_McPhees_decision_396158.html Essendon veteran Mark McVeigh has hit out at former teammate Adam McPhee. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:25:52 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/McVeigh_critical_of_McPhees_decision_396158.html Sport Picamoles misses out on France team http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Picamoles_misses_out_on_France_team_396156.html Thierry Dusautoir has been recalled to the French rugby team to play Samoa on Saturday. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:23:57 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Picamoles_misses_out_on_France_team_396156.html Sport Ireland lodge protest with FIFA http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Ireland_lodge_protest_with_FIFA_396157.html Irish football has lodged an official complaint with FIFA over a handball by Thierry Henry. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:23:57 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Ireland_lodge_protest_with_FIFA_396157.html Sport Gilchrist joins Middlesex for Twenty20 http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Gilchrist_joins_Middlesex_for_Twenty20_396155.html Adam Gilchrist will play Twenty20 cricket for English side Middlesex next year. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:23:56 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Gilchrist_joins_Middlesex_for_Twenty20_396155.html Semenya could run again http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Semenya_could_run_again_396145.html South Africa's sports minister has said that world 800-metre champ Caster Semenya could compete again. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:37:34 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Semenya_could_run_again_396145.html Sport Test schedule not a Sydney snub http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Test_schedule_not_a_Sydney_snub_396144.html NRL boss David Gallop says the decision to schedule one rugby league Test in Sydney is not a snub to fans. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:31:57 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Test_schedule_not_a_Sydney_snub_396144.html Sport Ireland calls on FIFA for replay http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Little_chance_of_replay_396143.html The Irish Football Association has asked FIFA for a replay of their World Cup qualifier against France. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:26:20 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Little_chance_of_replay_396143.html Sport Elsom and Giteau to play for Barbarians http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Elsom_and_Giteau_to_play_for_Barbarians_396142.html Matt Giteau and Rocky Elsom will play for the Barbarians in the invitational match against New Zealand. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:21:50 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Elsom_and_Giteau_to_play_for_Barbarians_396142.html Sport Vidmar rues 'behead' call http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Vidmar_rues_behead_call_396089.html Outspoken Adelaide United coach Aurelio Vidmar has apologised for his 'beheading' comment. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:00:50 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Vidmar_rues_behead_call_396089.html Sport Super Spanish maul Austrians http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Super_Spanish_maul_Austrians_396088.html Superb Spain bounced back from an early deficit to put 10-man Austria to the sword 5-1. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:54:37 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Super_Spanish_maul_Austrians_396088.html Sport Arrests in Europe over match-fixing http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Arrests_in_Europe_over_match-fixing_396086.html Police in several European countries have arrested an people suspected of fixing football matches. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:30:44 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Arrests_in_Europe_over_match-fixing_396086.html Allenby one shot lead in http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Allenby_one_shot_lead_in_396085.html Robert Allenby shot a 7-under 65 for a one-shot lead after the first round of the Dubai World Championship. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:03:28 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/Allenby_one_shot_lead_in_396085.html Sport India fight to save Test http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/India_fight_to_save_Test_396084.html India were battling to survive the first cricket Test after Sri Lanka's record-breaking batting. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:00:26 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/20/India_fight_to_save_Test_396084.html Sport Deans taking no risks against Scotland http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/19/Deans_taking_no_risks_against_Scotland_396083.html George Smith has been recalled in place of David Pocock ahead of the rugby Test against Scotland. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:51:55 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Sport/2009/11/19/Deans_taking_no_risks_against_Scotland_396083.html Sport CERN atom-smasher restarts http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Technology/2009/11/21/CERN_atom-smasher_restarts_396680.html CERN The world's biggest atom-smasher, shut down in September 2008 amid technical faults, has restarted. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:52:41 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Technology/2009/11/21/CERN_atom-smasher_restarts_396680.html Technology to analyse snoring http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Technology/2009/11/21/Technology_to_analyse_snoring_396628.html New technology may help a few more Australians sleep through the night without snoring. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:54:21 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Technology/2009/11/21/Technology_to_analyse_snoring_396628.html Students learn 'ethical hacking' http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Technology/2009/11/21/Students_learn_ethical_hacking_396541.html Cyber attacks on businesses has led to a rapid increase in 'ethical hacking' courses at universities. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:35:20 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Technology/2009/11/21/Students_learn_ethical_hacking_396541.html Technology Nokia cuts 330 jobs http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Technology/2009/11/21/Nokia_cuts_330_jobs_396529.html Nokia Corp, the world's largest mobile phone maker is axing 330 jobs in Finland and Denmark. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:57:59 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Technology/2009/11/21/Nokia_cuts_330_jobs_396529.html Technology EBay completes sale of Skype for $2b http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Technology/2009/11/20/EBay_completes_sale_of_Skype_for_2b_396390.html EBay has completed the sale of Skype for about $A2.18 billion. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:17:29 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Technology/2009/11/20/EBay_completes_sale_of_Skype_for_2b_396390.html Technology Embryonic stem cell therapy http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Technology/2009/11/20/Embryonic_stem_cell_therapy_396215.html Embryonic stem cell therapy is progressing after filing a request for approval of human trials. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:22:28 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Technology/2009/11/20/Embryonic_stem_cell_therapy_396215.html Fastest broadband network http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Technology/2009/11/20/Fastest_broadband_network_396213.html Internet users in Melbourne will soon have access to the fastest broadband network anywhere in Australia. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:17:14 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Technology/2009/11/20/Fastest_broadband_network_396213.html Technology Astronauts first spacewalk mission http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Technology/2009/11/20/Astronauts_first_spacewalk_mission_396107.html Astronauts from the space shuttle Atlantis have begun the first spacewalk of their shuttle mission. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:42:28 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Technology/2009/11/20/Astronauts_first_spacewalk_mission_396107.html Technology Italian transsexual burned to death http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/Italian_transsexual_burned_to_death_396809.html A transsexual involved in a scandal with a senior Italian politician has been found burned to death. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:48:14 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/Italian_transsexual_burned_to_death_396809.html World Oprah leaves whole in daytime TV http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/Oprah_leaves_whole_in_daytime_TV_396808.html Oprah Winfreys sudden departure has raised questions about the future of daytime television.] Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:48:08 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/Oprah_leaves_whole_in_daytime_TV_396808.html World US man ties 15 lizards to his chest http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/US_man_ties_15_lizards_to_his_chest_396762.html A man has been arrested at the Los Angeles International airport for strapping 15 live lizards to his chest. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:51:48 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/US_man_ties_15_lizards_to_his_chest_396762.html Central America insists on compensation http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/Central_America_insists_on_compensation_396760.html Central American nations have demanded compensation for global warming damages. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:51:37 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/Central_America_insists_on_compensation_396760.html Tories would remove troops from Germany http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/Tories_would_remove_troops_from_Germany_396759.html Britain's opposition Conservatives say they would pull the country's 25,000 troops out of Germany. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:51:25 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/Tories_would_remove_troops_from_Germany_396759.html Coal mine explosion kills 31 in China http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/Coal_mine_explosion_kills_15_in_China_396758.html A gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China has killed 31 and trapped 82 miners. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:51:15 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/Coal_mine_explosion_kills_15_in_China_396758.html Mine explosion in China traps 139 http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/Mine_explosion_in_China_traps_139_396722.html A gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China has trapped and injured 139 miners. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:46:21 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/Mine_explosion_in_China_traps_139_396722.html Dr Murray waited an hour to call 911 http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/Dr_Murray_waited_an_hour_to_call_911_396721.html It's been revealed Michael Jackson's physician, Dr Conrad Murray, waited over an hour to call 911 for help. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:46:16 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/Dr_Murray_waited_an_hour_to_call_911_396721.html World Audrey Hepburn's clothing to be sold-off http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/Audrey_Hepburns_clothing_to_be_sold-off_396720.html Dresses worn by actress and sixties style icon Audrey Hepburn are being auctioned off in London. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:46:12 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/Audrey_Hepburns_clothing_to_be_sold-off_396720.html World Gang members confess to fat murders http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/Gang_members_confess_to_fat_murders_396707.html Members of a gang arrested in Peru have confessed to killing people and extracting their body fat. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:00:18 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/Gang_members_confess_to_fat_murders_396707.html World Carjacker runs over woman http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/Carjacker_runs_over_woman_396705.html A carjacker has been charged with running over a mother of four having dragged her down the street. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:00:04 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/Carjacker_runs_over_woman_396705.html World Nightmare wife strangler freed http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/Nightmare_wife_strangler_freed_396704.html A British man who strangled his wife, who he thought was an intruder during a nightmare, has been freed. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:00:00 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/Nightmare_wife_strangler_freed_396704.html World British soldiers repatriated http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/British_soldiers_repatriated_396703.html British soldiers killed in Afghanistan have been returned home in the nation's 100th repatriation ceremony. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:59:55 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/British_soldiers_repatriated_396703.html World Afghan warlord escapes bombing unharmed http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/Afghan_warlord_escapes_bombing_unharmed_396702.html A former Afghan warlord, who is now a lawmaker in parliament, has escaped a bomb attack unharmed. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:59:52 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/Afghan_warlord_escapes_bombing_unharmed_396702.html World Protesters hurl stones in the West Bank http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/Protesters_hurl_stones_in_the_West_Bank_396701.html Palestinian protesters and Israeli soldiers have clashed in the West Bank. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:59:48 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/Protesters_hurl_stones_in_the_West_Bank_396701.html World Police officer killed in UK floods http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/Police_oficer_killed_in_UK_floods_396700.html Searchers have found the body of a police officer who was washed away in floodwaters in England. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:59:41 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/Police_oficer_killed_in_UK_floods_396700.html World Maoist rebels attack train http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/Maoist_rebels_attack_train_396699.html Suspected Maoist rebels have derailed a passenger train in eastern India, killing two people. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:59:34 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/Maoist_rebels_attack_train_396699.html Iran's rights violations targeted http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/Irans_rights_violations_targeted_396642.html A key committee has approved a resolution urging Iran to halt the persecution of political opponents. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:17:12 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/Irans_rights_violations_targeted_396642.html World Meteor flashes across US http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/Meteor_flashes_across_US_396630.html A meteor flashing across the night sky in the U-S was captured on camera at a university observatory. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:55:37 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/Meteor_flashes_across_US_396630.html World Maoist rebels attack train http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/Maoist_rebels_attack_train_396599.html Suspected Maoist rebels have derailed a passenger train in eastern India, killing two people. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:20:50 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/Maoist_rebels_attack_train_396599.html Priest killed in church http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/Priest_killed_in_church_396598.html A Russian Orthodox priest has been killed in his Moscow church. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:20:32 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/Priest_killed_in_church_396598.html World Kercher murder suspects http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/Kercher_murder_suspects_396597.html Amanda Knox and her ex-boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito are suspected to have killed Meredith Kercher. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:20:10 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/Kercher_murder_suspects_396597.html World Shooting in Paris kills one http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/Shooting_in_Paris_kills_one_396596.html Police in Paris are looking for a man after he opened fire on a car near a train station killing one man. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:19:40 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/Shooting_in_Paris_kills_one_396596.html World Oprah ending show http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/Oprah_ending_show_396595.html Fans are waiting to find out what Oprah Winfrey will do next after she announced she was quitting her show. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:18:25 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/Oprah_ending_show_396595.html World Investigation into Fort Hood shooting http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/Investigation_into_Fort_Hood_shooting_396573.html There will be a thorough investigation into the Fort Hood shootings to ensure it never happens again. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:32:20 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/Investigation_into_Fort_Hood_shooting_396573.html World Gunman kills four on Pacific island http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/Gunman_kills_four_on_Pacific_island_396537.html A gunman has gone on a rampage on the Pacific resort island of Saipan killing four people. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:50:13 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/Gunman_kills_four_on_Pacific_island_396537.html Flood rescue begins in UK Lake District http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/Flood_rescue_begins_in_UK_Lake_District_396536.html Military helicopters winched dozens of people to safety as floods swamped northern England's Lake District. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:49:21 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/Flood_rescue_begins_in_UK_Lake_District_396536.html World Nokia cuts 330 jobs in Europe http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/Nokia_cuts_330_jobs_in_Europe_396527.html The world's largest mobile phone maker, Nokia Corp, is axing 330 jobs in Finland and Denmark. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:47:46 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/Nokia_cuts_330_jobs_in_Europe_396527.html World South Korean top model found hanged http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/South_Korean_top_model_found_hanged_396526.html Twenty-year-old South Korean supermodel Daul Kim has been found hanged in her central Paris apartment. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:47:44 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/South_Korean_top_model_found_hanged_396526.html Sri Lanka release war civilians http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/Sri_Lanka_release_war_civilians_396525.html Sri Lanka says it has released more than half of the thousands of displaced civilians held in camps. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:47:42 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/Sri_Lanka_release_war_civilians_396525.html US strike kills eight in Pakistan http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/US_strike_kills_eight_in_Pakistan_396524.html A suspected US missile attack targeting al-Qaeda-linked militants has killed eight people in Pakistan. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:47:39 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/US_strike_kills_eight_in_Pakistan_396524.html Suicide bombers kill 23 in Afghanistan http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/Suicide_bombers_kill_23_in_Afghanistan_396523.html Bomb attacks have killed 23 people in Afghanistan, a deadly start to President Hamid Karzai's second term. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:47:37 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/21/Suicide_bombers_kill_23_in_Afghanistan_396523.html World Bomber kills 16 in Afghanistan http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/Bomber_kills_16_in_Afghanistan_396473.html A suicide bomber riding a motorcycle has killed 16 people in a busy city square in western Afghanistan. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:32:21 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/Bomber_kills_16_in_Afghanistan_396473.html Hundreds rescued from UK floods http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/Hundreds_rescued_from_UK_floods_396471.html Hundreds of people have been rescued by emergency service workers after floods in England's northwest. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:32:15 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/Hundreds_rescued_from_UK_floods_396471.html World Four killed by gunman on Pacific island http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/Four_killed_by_gunman_on_Pacific_island_396472.html A gunman has killed at least four people and wounded eight Korean tourists in the Northern Mariana Islands. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:32:11 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/Four_killed_by_gunman_on_Pacific_island_396472.html Mariah Carey's list of demands revealed http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/Mariah_Careys_list_of_demands_revealed_396403.html The list of demands Mariah Carey requested for a promotional appearance has been revealed. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:01:22 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/Mariah_Careys_list_of_demands_revealed_396403.html World Brown praised by probation judge http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/Brown_praised_by_probation_judge_396405.html Chris Brown has received a positive report from probation officials in charge of his assault case. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:01:05 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/Brown_praised_by_probation_judge_396405.html World Girl murdered to see 'what it felt like' http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/Girl_murdered_to_see_what_it_felt_like_396416.html A teenager will be charged for allegedly killing a girl because she 'wanted to know what it felt like'. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:47:39 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/Girl_murdered_to_see_what_it_felt_like_396416.html World Officials intercept boat off Aust coast http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/Officials_intercept_boat_off_Aust_coast_396415.html Authorities have intercepted another boat of suspected asylum seekers off the northwest coast of Australia. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:47:36 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/Officials_intercept_boat_off_Aust_coast_396415.html World New liver cancer drug rejected http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/New_liver_cancer_drug_rejected_396414.html The only cancer drug shown to extend the lives of patients with liver cancer has been rejected. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:47:27 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/New_liver_cancer_drug_rejected_396414.html World British girl dies of Swine flu http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/British_girl_dies_of_Swine_flu_396413.html A five year old girl in Britain has died after contracting swine flu. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:47:23 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/British_girl_dies_of_Swine_flu_396413.html World US girl tasered for kicking policeman http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/US_girl_tasered_for_kicking_policeman_396412.html An unruly 10 year old girl has been tasered after she kicked an Arkansas policeman in the groin. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:47:20 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/US_girl_tasered_for_kicking_policeman_396412.html World China steps up espionage against the US http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/China_steps_up_espionage_against_the_US_396411.html A new report reveals China has stepped up its espionage against the US after improvements in cyber warfare. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:46:52 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/China_steps_up_espionage_against_the_US_396411.html World Atlantis space mission completed http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/Atlantis_space_mission_completed_396410.html Astronauts from the shuttle Atlantis have completed the first space walk of their mission. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:46:48 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/Atlantis_space_mission_completed_396410.html World Baby panda returns home http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/Baby_panda_returns_home_396409.html A two year old panda has been returned to China after spending the first two years of his life in Austria. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:46:45 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/Baby_panda_returns_home_396409.html World Obama fails to reach agreement on trade http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/Obama_fails_to_reach_agreement_on_trade_396408.html US President Barack Obama has failed to make headway on trade with South Korean leaders in Seoul. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:46:41 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/Obama_fails_to_reach_agreement_on_trade_396408.html World Officials seize 316,000 bongs in LA http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/Officials_seize_316000_bongs_in_LA_396406.html Customs official have found 316,000 glass bongs disguised as Christmas ornaments in LA. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:46:27 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/Officials_seize_316000_bongs_in_LA_396406.html World leaders plan more nuclear talks http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/World_leaders_plan_more_nuclear_talks_396404.html Major world powers will meet in Brussels to discuss Iran's rejection of a nuclear fuel deal. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:46:24 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/World_leaders_plan_more_nuclear_talks_396404.html World 58,000 Sri Lankans left homeless http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/58000_Sri_Lankans_left_homeless_396290.html Nearly 60,000 people were left homeless in Sri Lanka following flash floods in the capital Colombo. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:41:08 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/58000_Sri_Lankans_left_homeless_396290.html Belgian PM chosen as first EU president http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/Belgian_PM_chosen_as_first_EU_president_396220.html Belgian Prime Minister Herman Van Rompuy has been chosen as the first president of the European Union. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:44:37 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/Belgian_PM_chosen_as_first_EU_president_396220.html World Warning as Britain debt mounts http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/Warning_for_Britain_debt_mounts_396211.html The OECD has urged action as new data shows Britain plunging ever deeper into debt. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:45:13 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/Warning_for_Britain_debt_mounts_396211.html World Vatican shrine gets new look http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/Vatican_shrine_gets_new_look_396203.html The Vatican will reveal a restored Crux Vaticana containing what tradition holds are shards of Jesus' cross. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:22:17 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/Vatican_shrine_gets_new_look_396203.html World Flood warnings for UK http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/Flood_warnings_for_UK_396199.html Localised flooding has caused the closure of 21 schools in Cumbria, as heavy rain falls in the UK. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:13:56 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/Flood_warnings_for_UK_396199.html World Bomb kills 19 in Pakistan http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/Bomb_kills_19_in_Pakistan_396166.html A suicide bomber has struck a court in Peshawar, killing 19 people, the sixth attack in 11 days. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:58:37 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/Bomb_kills_19_in_Pakistan_396166.html Blair dropped by Britain http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/Blair_dropped_by_Britain_396163.html British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has given up his bid to secure the job of EU president for Tony Blair. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:43:51 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/Blair_dropped_by_Britain_396163.html World Kate Moss underfire for skinny comment http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/Kate_Moss_underfire_for_skinny_comment_396122.html British supermodel Kate Moss has angered the public saying 'nothing tastes as good as skinny feels'. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:07:52 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/Kate_Moss_underfire_for_skinny_comment_396122.html World Clinton praises Karzai's speech http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/Clinton_praises_Karzais_speech_396121.html US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has praised Afghan President Hamid Karzai on his inauguration speech. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:07:50 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/Clinton_praises_Karzais_speech_396121.html World Lions kill rare white tiger in Czech zoo http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/Lions_kill_rare_white_tiger_in_Czech_zoo_396120.html A rare white tiger has been killed by two lions in a zoo in northern Czech Republic. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:07:47 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/Lions_kill_rare_white_tiger_in_Czech_zoo_396120.html Pressure on Sri Lanka to free civilians http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/Pressure_on_Sri_Lanka_to_free_civilians_396119.html The UN has pressured Sri Lanka to free thousands of war-displaced civilians held in internment camps. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:07:44 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/Pressure_on_Sri_Lanka_to_free_civilians_396119.html Fort Hood shooter had a poor job record http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/Fort_Hood_shooter_had_a_poor_job_record_396118.html The US army major accused of the deadly shooting spree at Fort Hood had records or poor job performance. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:07:41 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/Fort_Hood_shooter_had_a_poor_job_record_396118.html Suicide bomb kills 10 in Afghanistan http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/Suicide_bomb_kills_10_in_Afghanistan_396117.html A second suicide bomber killed 10 civilians in Afghanistan, the day of President Hamid Karzai's re-election. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:07:39 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/Suicide_bomb_kills_10_in_Afghanistan_396117.html Astronauts spacewalk mission http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/Astronauts_spacewalk_mission_396116.html Astronauts from the space shuttle Atlantis have begun the first spacewalk of their shuttle mission. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:07:35 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/Astronauts_spacewalk_mission_396116.html World Thousands pay tribute to late Serbian http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/Thousands_pay_tribute_to_late_Serbian_396101.html Thousands have lined the streets of Belgrade to farewell to late Serbian Orthodox Patriarch Pavle. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:58:56 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/Thousands_pay_tribute_to_late_Serbian_396101.html Plane misses runway in east Congo http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/Plane_misses_runway_in_east_Congo_396098.html A passenger plane overshot a runway in eastern Congo and landed in lava, injuring 20 people. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:45:26 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/World/2009/11/20/Plane_misses_runway_in_east_Congo_396098.html Da Vinci exhibit opens in Times Square http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/21/Da_Vinci_exhibit_opens_in_Times_Square_396824.html An exhibit featuring life-size models of Leonardo da Vinci's inventions is opening in Times Square. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:28:29 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/21/Da_Vinci_exhibit_opens_in_Times_Square_396824.html Swedish Soprano dies http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/21/Swedish_Soprano_dies_396823.html Swedish soprano Elisabeth Soderstrom, an international opera star, has died. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:26:30 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/21/Swedish_Soprano_dies_396823.html Tom Cruise in Austria for film shoot http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/21/Tom_Cruise_in_Austria_for_film_shoot_396803.html Tom Cruise has arrived in the Austrian city of Salzburg to shoot scenes for a new action comedy. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:29:40 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/21/Tom_Cruise_in_Austria_for_film_shoot_396803.html Entertainment Rising star model mourned http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/21/Rising_star_model_mourned_396802.html Fans and friends have expressed their shock at the death of South Korean model Kim Daul. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:27:19 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/21/Rising_star_model_mourned_396802.html Entertainment Kim Watkins' future at Ten uncertain http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/21/Kim_Watkins_future_at_Ten_uncertain_396799.html Network Ten unable to say whether or not morning television host Kim Watkins willl return in 2010. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:16:48 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/21/Kim_Watkins_future_at_Ten_uncertain_396799.html Entertainment Popular UK chef meets the Prince http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/21/Popular_UK_chef_meets_the_Prince_396798.html Popular UK chef Delia Smith has been awarded a CBE from the Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:13:19 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/21/Popular_UK_chef_meets_the_Prince_396798.html Entertainment Jacko's doctor waited an hour to call http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/21/Jackos_doctor_waited_an_hour_to_call_396717.html It's been revealed Michael Jackson's physician, Dr Conrad Murray, waited over an hour to call 911 for help. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:40:01 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/21/Jackos_doctor_waited_an_hour_to_call_396717.html Entertainment Hepburn's wardrobe up for grabs http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/21/Hepburns_wardrobe_up_for_grabs_396710.html Dresses worn by actress and sixties style icon Audrey Hepburn are being auctioned off in London. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:17:34 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/21/Hepburns_wardrobe_up_for_grabs_396710.html Entertainment Oprah's departure creates problems http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/21/Oprahs_departure_creates_problems_396693.html Oprah Winfreys sudden departure has raised questions about the future of daytime television.] Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:43:12 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/21/Oprahs_departure_creates_problems_396693.html Entertainment Cyrus' tour bus crashes killing driver http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/21/Cyrus_tour_bus_crashes_killing_driver_396675.html Miley Cyrus' tour bus has crashed after veering off the road killing the driver and injuring one passenger. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:37:09 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/21/Cyrus_tour_bus_crashes_killing_driver_396675.html Entertainment Helfgott plays in Brisbane http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/21/Helfgott_plays_in_Brisbane_396636.html David Helfgott has played to an audience of thousands in Brisbane's Queen Street. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:36:35 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/21/Helfgott_plays_in_Brisbane_396636.html Entertainment Judge praises Brown over Rihanna case http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/21/Judge_praises_Brown_over_Rihanna_case_396621.html Chris Brown was praised by a LA judge for making progress after assaulting ex-girlfriend Rihanna. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:28:33 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/21/Judge_praises_Brown_over_Rihanna_case_396621.html Entertainment Spears' ex-boyfriend sentenced to jail http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/21/Spears_ex-boyfriend_sentenced_to_jail_396620.html Britney Spears' ex-boyfriend Adnan Ghalib isbeing sent to jail for leaving the scene of an accident. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:23:56 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/21/Spears_ex-boyfriend_sentenced_to_jail_396620.html Entertainment Drug in Jackson case came from Vegas http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/21/Drug_in_Jackson_case_came_from_Vegas_396619.html Police have linked a drug blamed in Michael Jackson's death to his physician who bought it in Las Vegas. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:21:56 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/21/Drug_in_Jackson_case_came_from_Vegas_396619.html Entertainment Cringe factor holds back Aust film, TV http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/21/Cringe_factor_holds_back_Aust_film_TV_396592.html The Australian television industry was suffering from a 'cultural cringe' factor, says Bevan Lee. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:10:30 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/21/Cringe_factor_holds_back_Aust_film_TV_396592.html Entertainment Judge dismisses Miley 'slant eyes' suit http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/21/Judge_dismisses_Miley_slant_eyes_suit_396588.html A LA judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Miley Cyrus which accused her of discriminating against Asians. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:06:20 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/21/Judge_dismisses_Miley_slant_eyes_suit_396588.html Entertainment Heidi wows crowd at Victoria's Secret http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/20/Heidi_wows_crowd_at_Victorias_Secret_396462.html Heidi Klum and her post-baby body has led the parade at the annual Victoria's Secret fashion show. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:30:10 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/20/Heidi_wows_crowd_at_Victorias_Secret_396462.html Entertainment Beyonce goes crowd surfing http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/20/Beyonce_goes_crowd_surfing_396459.html Singer Beyonce Knowles has unexpectedly jumped into a crowd mid-song at one of her concerts. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:11:07 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/20/Beyonce_goes_crowd_surfing_396459.html Entertainment Winehouse has leaky breasts http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/20/Winehouse_has_leaky_breasts_396440.html Amy Winehouse has been admitted to hospital this week after allegedly struggling with leaking breasts. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:31:45 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/20/Winehouse_has_leaky_breasts_396440.html Entertainment Amy Winehouse has leaky breasts http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/20/Amy_Winehouse_has_leaky_breasts_396376.html Amy Winehouse has been admitted to hospital this week after allegedly struggling with leaking breasts. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:48:03 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/20/Amy_Winehouse_has_leaky_breasts_396376.html Entertainment Chris Brown praised by probation judge http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/20/Chris_Brown_praised_by_probation_judge_396370.html Chris Brown has received a positive report from probation officials in charge of his assault case. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:31:47 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/20/Chris_Brown_praised_by_probation_judge_396370.html Entertainment Mariah Carey's diva demands revealed http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/20/Mariah__Careys_diva_demands_revealed_396369.html The list of demands Mariah Carey requested for a promotional appearance has been revealed. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:30:38 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/20/Mariah__Careys_diva_demands_revealed_396369.html Entertainment Mariah Carey's diva demands revealed http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/20/Mariah__Careys_diva_demands_revealed_396367.html The list of demands Mariah Carey requested for a promotional appearance has been revealed. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:28:01 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/20/Mariah__Careys_diva_demands_revealed_396367.html Entertainment Kate Moss in trouble over skinny mantra http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/20/Kate_Moss_in_trouble_over_skinny_mantra_396361.html Eating disorder experts have slammed Kate Moss for a comment she's made regarding food. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:19:03 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/20/Kate_Moss_in_trouble_over_skinny_mantra_396361.html Entertainment Ricky Martin to build youth centre http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/20/Ricky_Martin_to_build_youth_centre_396307.html Latin superstar Ricky Martin says he plans to build a youth centre for children in his native Puerto Rico. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:21:55 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/20/Ricky_Martin_to_build_youth_centre_396307.html Brown praised by judge in Rihanna case http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/20/Brown_praised_by_judge_in_Rihanna_case_396304.html Singer Chris Brown has been praised for making 'extremely favourable' progress after his sentencing. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:15:14 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/20/Brown_praised_by_judge_in_Rihanna_case_396304.html Entertainment Oprah Winfrey show to end in 2011 http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/20/Oprah_Winfrey_show_to_end_in_2011_396246.html Oprah Winfrey's production company says her talk show will end in 2011 after its 25th season on the air. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:59:25 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/20/Oprah_Winfrey_show_to_end_in_2011_396246.html Entertainment Judge asked to seal Jackson records http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/20/Judge_asked_to_seal_Jackson_records_396186.html A detective has asked a judge to keep warrant documents in the Michael Jackson death investigation sealed. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:49:45 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/20/Judge_asked_to_seal_Jackson_records_396186.html Entertainment Sex bomba making Simpsons debut http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/20/Sex_bomba_making_Simpsons_debut_396180.html A ladies' man is bringing his charms to The Simpsons. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:47:43 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/20/Sex_bomba_making_Simpsons_debut_396180.html Entertainment Nicole Richie hospitalised for pneumonia http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/20/Nicole_Richie_hospitalised_for_pneumonia_396178.html Nicole Richie has been admitted to a Los Angeles hospital and is being treated for pneumonia. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:45:24 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/20/Nicole_Richie_hospitalised_for_pneumonia_396178.html Entertainment Sites shut down over Beatles songs http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/20/Sites_shut_down_over_Beatles_songs_396174.html A judge says two websites that were selling songs by The Beatles for 25 US cents should remain shut down. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:43:02 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/20/Sites_shut_down_over_Beatles_songs_396174.html Entertainment Model Kate Moss tasteless motto http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/20/Model_Kate_Moss_tasteless_motto_396173.html British supermodel Kate Moss has angered the public saying 'nothing tastes as good as skinny feels'. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:35:01 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/20/Model_Kate_Moss_tasteless_motto_396173.html Entertainment Worthington wins top GQ award http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/20/Worthington_wins_top_GQ_award_396104.html Australian actor Sam Worthington has taken out the 2009 GQ Man of the Year award. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:23:53 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Entertainment/2009/11/20/Worthington_wins_top_GQ_award_396104.html One.Tel saga will continue http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/21/OneTel_saga_will_continue_396752.html The almost decade-long One.Tel saga is not over as more big players remain determined to clear their names. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:38:47 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/21/OneTel_saga_will_continue_396752.html Finance Chinese bank backs Qld project http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/21/Chinese_bank_backs_Qld_project_396751.html A Chinese bank is keen to back a proposed $7.5b Queensland coal mine and infrastructure development. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:38:47 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/21/Chinese_bank_backs_Qld_project_396751.html Finance ANZ custodian service sold http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/21/ANZ_custodian_service_sold_396750.html US banking giant JP Morgan will buy the custodian services business of the ANZ Bank. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:38:46 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/21/ANZ_custodian_service_sold_396750.html Finance Holden wants governments to buy local http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/21/Holden_wants_governments_to_buy_local_396749.html Holden has urged all local and state governments to ditch their imported vehicles and buy Australian-made. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:38:46 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/21/Holden_wants_governments_to_buy_local_396749.html Finance Swiss seize millions from dictator http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/21/Swiss_seize_millions_from_dictator_396748.html Swiss authorities say assets will be seized from the son of the late Nigerian dictator Sani Abacha. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:38:24 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/21/Swiss_seize_millions_from_dictator_396748.html Finance Rolls-Royce begins to recover http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/21/Rolls-Royce_begins_to_recover_396747.html Rolls-Royce says the market for its super-luxury cars is picking up dramatically across Asia. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:38:24 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/21/Rolls-Royce_begins_to_recover_396747.html Finance Sims Metal to raise $475m http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/21/Sims_Metal_to_raise_475m_396746.html Sims Metal has signalled it is on the lookout for buying opportunities after unveiling its growth strategy. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:38:23 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/21/Sims_Metal_to_raise_475m_396746.html Finance Nokia slashes staff http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/21/Nokia_slashes_staff_396745.html Nokia Corp. says it is axing 330 jobs at research and development units in Finland and Denmark. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:38:23 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/21/Nokia_slashes_staff_396745.html Finance China boosts steel output http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/21/China_boosts_steel_output_396744.html World steel output rose 13.1 per cent in October driven largely by production in China. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:38:23 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/21/China_boosts_steel_output_396744.html Finance US newspaper ad revenue slumps http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/21/US_newspaper_ad_revenue_slumps_396743.html US newspaper advertising revenue fell by nearly 28 per cent in the third quarter. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:38:22 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/21/US_newspaper_ad_revenue_slumps_396743.html Finance European markets head south http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/21/European_markets_head_south_396742.html European stock markets ended the week in negative territory in lacklustre trading. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:38:22 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/21/European_markets_head_south_396742.html Finance VW moves to buy Karmann assets http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/21/VW_moves_to_buy_Karmann_assets_396741.html German carmaker Volkswagen says it will buy some assets of German contract carbuilder Wilhelm Karmann. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:38:22 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/21/VW_moves_to_buy_Karmann_assets_396741.html Finance Permafrost threatens Russian energy http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/21/Permafrost_threatens_Russian_energy_396740.html Thawing permafrost caused by global warming is costing Russian energy firms billions of dollars annually. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:38:17 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/21/Permafrost_threatens_Russian_energy_396740.html Finance CBA securities face Moody's downgrade http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/20/CBA_securities_face_Moodys_downgrade_396457.html CBA says Moody's Investors Service has placed some of the lender's hybrid securities under review. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:47:57 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/20/CBA_securities_face_Moodys_downgrade_396457.html Finance ASX ends the week lower http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/20/ASX_ends_the_week_lower_396454.html The ASX has ended the week lower with falls across the board following losses on commodity markets. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:38:37 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/20/ASX_ends_the_week_lower_396454.html Finance Nikkei falls 0.5 per cent http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/20/Nikkei_falls_05_per_cent_396450.html Japan's Nikkei stock average has fell 0.5% and logged its first four-week losing streak in over a year Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:10:32 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/20/Nikkei_falls_05_per_cent_396450.html Finance Leighton targets solid jump in earnings http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/20/Leighton_targets_solid_jump_in_earnings_396443.html Leighton Holdings Ltd is targeting a substantial jump in earnings over the next five years . Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:38:01 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/20/Leighton_targets_solid_jump_in_earnings_396443.html Dell net profit dips 54 per cent http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/20/Dell_net_profit_dips_54_per_cent_396434.html Shares in Dell have fell sharply after the US computer giant said quarterly net profit declined 54 per cent. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:20:18 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/20/Dell_net_profit_dips_54_per_cent_396434.html Finance China trade talks 'very pleasing'- Crean http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/20/China_trade_talks_very_pleasing-_Crean_396432.html Australia's breakthrough with China over a free trade agreement after a 12 month lag is 'very pleasing'. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:16:33 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/20/China_trade_talks_very_pleasing-_Crean_396432.html Finance Aust stocks end the week lower http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/20/Aust_stocks_end_the_week_lower_396389.html Australian stocks have ended the week lower after falls across the board following losses on Wall Street. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:12:09 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/20/Aust_stocks_end_the_week_lower_396389.html Finance Sims Metal announces capital raising http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/20/Sims_Metal_announces_capital_raising_396365.html Sims Metal Management Ltd has announced a $475 million capital raising to fund a growth strategy. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:19:33 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/20/Sims_Metal_announces_capital_raising_396365.html Finance Pluto LNG project has blown out http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/20/Pluto_LNG_project_has_blown_out_396363.html Woodside Petroleum says the costs of its Pluto LNG project have blown out by up to 10 per cent. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:19:32 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/20/Pluto_LNG_project_has_blown_out_396363.html Finance Gunns closer to take-over http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/20/Gunns_closer_to_take-over_396364.html Gunns says it is continuing to develop a proposal to take over the management of certain forestry MIS. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:19:32 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/20/Gunns_closer_to_take-over_396364.html Finance Bendigo Mining's new discoveries http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/20/Bendigo_Minings_new_discoveries_396362.html Gold producer Bendigo Mining says it has discovered new mineralisations at projects in Tasmania and Vic. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:19:31 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/20/Bendigo_Minings_new_discoveries_396362.html Finance Ebay sells Skype for US$2b http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/20/Ebay_sells_Skype_for_US2b_396329.html EBay has completed its sale of Skype for about $US2 billion ($A2.18 billion) to an investor group. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:20:36 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/20/Ebay_sells_Skype_for_US2b_396329.html Finance Aust stocks weaker at noon http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/20/Aust_stocks_weaker_at_noon_396291.html The Australian stock market was more than one per cent lower at noon. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:45:53 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/20/Aust_stocks_weaker_at_noon_396291.html Finance Telstra announces broadband http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/20/Telstra_announces_broadband_396284.html Telstra has signed a $280m contract with the NSW state government to roll out broadband to public education. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:19:00 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/20/Telstra_announces_broadband_396284.html Finance AIG bailout defended by US Treasury http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/20/AIG_bailout_defended_by_US_Treasury_396283.html US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner has defended himself against criticism over the AIG bailout. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:18:39 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/20/AIG_bailout_defended_by_US_Treasury_396283.html Finance 'I was misled on One.Tel', Packer http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/20/I_was_misled_on_OneTel_Packer_396269.html James Packer has indicated he wants to continue the fight over the collapse of One.Tel. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:36:03 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/20/I_was_misled_on_OneTel_Packer_396269.html Finance Telstra announces new broadband http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/20/Telstra_announces_new_broadband_396271.html Telstra has signed a $280m contract with the NSW state government to roll out broadband to public education. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:35:56 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/20/Telstra_announces_new_broadband_396271.html Finance Brisbane needs Euro-style underground http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/20/Brisbane_needs_Euro-style_underground_396272.html Qld Premier Anna Bligh says the state's booming capital needs a European-style underground rail system. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:35:41 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/20/Brisbane_needs_Euro-style_underground_396272.html Finance 'Australia outperforming world' -Swan http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/20/Australia_outperforming_world_-Swan_396270.html OECD Economic Outlook provides further evidence that Australia is outperforming the rest of the world. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:35:41 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/20/Australia_outperforming_world_-Swan_396270.html Finance Great Southern in hands of receiver http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/20/Great_Southern_in_hands_of_receiver_396268.html Assets and MIS of failed agricultural projects manager Great Southern is now in the hands of the receiver. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:35:40 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/20/Great_Southern_in_hands_of_receiver_396268.html Finance Fortescue says iron prices will rise http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/20/Fortescue_says_iron_prices_will_rise_396267.html Fortescue Metals Group Ltd says it expects iron ore prices will rise steadily next year. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:35:39 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/20/Fortescue_says_iron_prices_will_rise_396267.html Finance Air France-KLM mass job cuts http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/20/Air_France-KLM_mass_job_cuts_396266.html Air France-KLM says it will cut 1,700 jobs next year. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:35:35 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/20/Air_France-KLM_mass_job_cuts_396266.html Finance UK urged to act as debt mounts http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/20/UK_urged_to_act_as_debt_mounts_396265.html The OECD has urged action as new data shows Britain plunging ever deeper into debt. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:35:35 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/20/UK_urged_to_act_as_debt_mounts_396265.html Finance Belgian PM elected EU president http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/20/Belgian_PM_elected_EU_president_396264.html Belgian Prime Minister Herman Van Rompuy has been chosen as the first president of the European Union. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:35:34 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/20/Belgian_PM_elected_EU_president_396264.html Finance Aust stocks opens lower http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/20/Aust_stocks_opens_lower_396245.html The Australian stock market has opened almost two per cent lower following an overnight fall in US markets. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:55:37 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/20/Aust_stocks_opens_lower_396245.html Finance Wall Street hammered after global slump http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/20/Wall_Street_hammered_after_global_slump_396208.html US stocks followed global markets down overnight on fresh jitters about the pace of economic recovery. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:37:11 GMT Sky News http://wap.news.bigpond.com/articles/Finance/2009/11/20/Wall_Street_hammered_after_global_slump_396208.html Finance