Monthly Archive for May, 2009

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Ben Folds Presents ‘University A Capella’


Folds can write music in his sleep, as evidenced by last year’s fake album, recorded in a single all-night session – so why is he curating what is essentially a tribute album to himself?

RBA tipped to hold rates in June

SIGNS of stabilisation in the global economy should convince the RBA to leave official interest rates unchanged at its board meeting next week.

Corby ‘improving, may return to jail’

SCHAPELLE Corby’s mental condition is improving with the help of anti-depressant drugs and she may return to prison next week, doctors say.

US school choses gay male prom queen

AN openly gay teen has been voted prom queen at his Los Angeles high school in a campaign that began as a stunt but ended up sparking a debate.

Interview – Wagons


Patrick Donovan talks to Henry Wagons about country inspiration, pushing fans off stage and only now arriving at the beginning of his career.

Myer seeing signs of recovery

MYER Group Pty Ltd chief executive Bernie Brookes says the department store sector is starting to see signs of recovery.

Hotels deny evicting flu guests

SYDNEY hotels have angrily rejected claims they are kicking out guests who have been diagnosed with, or exposed to, swine flu.

American Idol cyber-stalker jailed

A MELBOURNE woman who cyber-stalked an American Idol contestant has been jailed for 26 months.

Ferry crash survivor lied to police

A SURVIVOR of a fatal cruise on Sydney Harbour said she lied to police when she said she did not see a ferry before it collided with the boat she was on.

US newspaper discuss net options

ABOUT two dozen newspaper industry executives huddled on Thursday to explore how they might be able to boost profits from their online operations.