Daily Archive for January 4th, 2010

Two boys missing in Coonamble floods

TWO boys, aged seven and nine, have been swept away by floodwaters in the town of Coonamble in northern NSW, police say.

Child porn investigator wins award

AN FBI agent has received an award from Queensland police for his help cracking the “world’s worst” child pornography ring.

‘Aussie Ana’ pips Jelena in Brisbane

CROWD loyalties were divided but “Aussie Ana” emerged a 7-5 1-6 6-3 winner in her first round match up with Jelena Dokic at the Brisbane International on Monday.

Big quake strikes near Solomon Islands

A POWERFUL 7.2 magnitude earthquake has struck near the Solomon Islands, triggering panic and causing some damage but no major tsunami, officials say.

Petrol prices to jump soon: expert

THE price of petrol is tipped to rise by up to six cents a litre over the next fortnight as the effects of the global financial crisis fade away.

Aussie soldier hurt in Afghan blast

AN Australian digger has received shrapnel wounds in a roadside bomb explosion in Afghanistan.

Susan Boyle Had Biggest Selling Album Of The Year in Australia

Susan Boyle `I Dreamed A Dream` was the biggest selling album of 2009 in Australia.

Radio Play Fails To Match Music Chart

Australian commercial radio airplay completely misread the music industry in 2009.

Seaweed invades Great Barrier Reef

SEAWEED has taken over large parts of the Great Barrier Reef, shocking the scientists who study it.

Organic industries tipped to soar

INDUSTRIES banking on a sweet tooth, a social conscience and the government’s building program are among those tipped for a big year in 2010, a report says.