Tuesday 9th February, 2010
Hugh Hefner 'sued for not selling sinking Playboy'
Australian News.NetMelbourne, Feb 09 : A Playboy shareholder has filed a lawsuit against Hugh Hefner for refusing to sell his company despite the adult entertainment business allegedly falling apart.
Opposition leader slams Victoria government over attacks on Indians
Australian News.NetMelbourne, Feb 9 (IANS) Accusing the Victoria government of downplaying the racial violence against Indians, Australia's opposition leader said the state has failed to confront the problem.
Rajasthan Royals form global alliance
Australian News.NetLondon, Feb 8 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals, the inaugural Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Monday joined forces with Hampshire, Cape Cobras, Trinidad and a yet-to-be-confirmed Australia state team for a global alliance here at Lord's.
Peter Andre wants to rid himself of ex-wife's tattoo
Australian News.NetLondon, Feb 8 (IANS) Australian singer Peter Andre is planning to get rid of the tattoo of his ex-wife Katie Price's name on his ring finger.
British TV fined for killng rat on reality show
Australian News.NetSydney, Feb 8 (DPA) British commercial broadcaster ITV was fined by an Australian court after it pleaded guilty to animal cruelty over the televised death of a rat, media reports said Monday.
Australia announce squad for hockey World Cup
Australian News.NetMelbourne, Feb 8 (IANS) Champions Trophy winners Australia announced an 18-member squad for the hockey World Cup beginning in New Delhi Feb 28.
Sacha Baron Cohen dismisses wedding reports
Australian News.NetMelbourne, Feb 8 : Sacha Baron Cohen has dismissed reports that he's set to marry Isla Fisher later this month.
Kiwi motorists causing offence with rude licence plates
Australian News.NetMelbourne, Feb 8 : Implementation of Australian licence plate system of three letters and three numbers has led to a rise in the number of rude combinations by New Zealand motorists.
Serena Williams stays on top of WTA rankings
Australian News.NetBerlin, Feb 8 (DPA) Australian Open champion Serena Williams stayed on top in the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) rankings published Monday.
Federer stays clear in unchanged top ten ATP rankings
Australian News.NetBerlin, Feb 8 (DPA) Australian Open champion Roger Federer tops the men's rankings released by the Association of Tennis Professional (ATP) Monday.
PCB probe committee to decide long term Pak captain: Butt
Australian News.NetLahore, Feb. 8 : PCB chief Ijaz Butt has said that findings of the committee probing Pakistan's dismal performance on the Australian tour will not only decide the future of many players but also determine Pakistan's long term captain.
International students should not expect permanent residency in Australia: Minister
Australian News.NetMelbourne, Feb.8 : Australia's Immigration Minister Chris Evans has said that international students should not expect to become permanent residents of the country automatically.
Increased snowfall in Antarctica linked to Australian drought
Australian News.NetSydney, Feb 8 : Reports indicate that scientists have discovered a link between the ongoing drought in the south western corner of Australia and increased snowfall in parts of Antarctica.
Australia aiming to have unbeaten summer home season: Bollinger
Australian News.NetMelbourne, Feb 8: Australian fast bowler Doug Bollinger has said that his team is aiming to whitewash West Indies in the ODI series and go through the home season unbeaten.
Smacking 'essential in child-rearing'
Australian News.NetMelbourne, Feb 8 : Smacking could be helpful in disciplining kids - provided delivered in the correct way, say experts.
Oz Govt. to favour doctors, nurses and teachers who speak good English
Australian News.NetCanberra, Feb.8 : The Australian Government's move to overhaul its skilled migration program could affect its chances of remaining an attractive hub for pursuing higher education, feel political leaders and experts.
Malaysia resents foreign critics of Anwar Ibrahim sodomy trial
Australian News.NetKuala Lumpur, Feb 8 (IANS) Malaysia has asked foreign governments to 'respect' its legal system and processes after Australian parliamentarians criticised the ongoing trial of opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim on sodomy charges.
'Boredom can kill you'
Australian News.NetMelbourne, Feb 8 : Boredom can actually kill you, a new study has revealed.
Angelina Jolie 'wants to be like Princess Diana'
Australian News.NetSydney, Feb 8 : Hollywood superstar Angelina Jolie is set to restyle herself as Princess Diana after her impending break up with actor Brad Pitt, it has been claimed.
Termite wings may pave way for hydrophobic materials
Australian News.NetMelbourne, Feb 8 : The unique water-repelling ability of termites might help scientists from James Cook University in Townsville in developing new hydrophobic materials.
Daredevil sets new world record by swallowing 18 swords
Australian News.NetMelbourne, February 8 : A daredevil has rewritten world record pages after swallowing 18 razor sharp swords at the same time.
'Australian attacks on Indians, Nepalis not racist'
Australian News.NetKathmandu, Feb 8 (IANS) With Australia reporting the first attack on a Nepali student after a series of assaults on Indians, an education consultant in Nepal says the incidents should be regarded as criminal attacks and not racist.
Injured Siddle faces five-month lay-off
CricinfoPeter Siddle does not believe his heavy workload was responsible for the back injury that will sideline him for at least the next five months. Siddle was initially ruled out for the tour of New Zealan...
Cross-dressed fast-talking the new Canberra climate
ABC AustraliaLet me see if I'm getting this right because, you know, things move by at pace. First up, shadow treasury spokesman Joe Hockey took the obvious course when confronted by a growing perception that the...
Snow still being ferried to Cypress
ABC SportsTruck loads of snow continue to be dumped at Vancouver's troubled Winter Olympic venue of Cypress Mountain, organisers said. The freestyle and snowboard site, just to the north of Vancouver, has been...
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