Monthly Archive for November, 2009

Blaze burns 70 tonnes of paper

FOUR workers have been treated for smoke inhalation after 70 tonnes of waste paper caught fire at a recycling centre in Sydney’s west.

Schoolies ‘a binge-drinking event’

QUEENSLAND’S police union says it is time to reverse the schoolies celebration trend on the Gold Coast and begin to discourage school leavers from attending.

Adopt fairer tax system: Fraser

AUSTRALIA must adopt a fairer, more progressive tax system through reforms to capital gains tax and negative gearing allowances.

Former league player charged over attack

A FORMER rugby league player has been charged over an assault, with a mop, on two Gold Coast police officers.

Broncos full of fullback options

BRISBANE coach Ivan Henjak has not ruled out using internationals Darren Lockyer or Justin Hodges at fullback next season.

Audreys Singer Takes Three Laps On Australian Superbike

Taasha Coates of The Audreys took a ride on the weekend at the Australian Superbikes in Phillip Island, Victoria.

Pink DVD Continues Strong Sales

The Pink `Funhouse Tour: Live In Australia` DVD is continuing to be one of the biggest selling music items on sale in Australia seven weeks after release.

Pink DVD Continues Strong Sales

The Pink `Funhouse Tour: Live In Australia` DVD is continuing to be one of the biggest selling music items on sale in Australia seven weeks after release.

Downloads Named Most Important Innovation of Last 30 Years

A lot has changed in music in 30 years and the most important change, according to an English survey, was the launch of downloadable music.

Widow defends lost ambulance claim

A WOMAN who says paramedics became lost on their way to treat her husband has maintained her story despite denials from the NSW Ambulance Service.