Daily Archive for January 8th, 2010

Australia tells Japan to stop whaling

AUSTRALIAN authorities have officially told Japan to stop whaling in the wake of a dramatic high-seas clash.

Sheen ordered to appear in person

A COLORADO judge has ruled that actor Charlie Sheen must appear in person at a hearing in Aspen on allegations he threatened his wife with a knife.

Slayer and Megadeth Tour Now Officially Cancelled

The Slayer and Megadeth US tour has been put to rest. The tour was officially cancelled today because singer Tom Arraya needs urgent back surgery.

Genetic key to cocaine addiction: study

US scientists have found a key mechanism in the brain that helps explain why cocaine is so addictive and could pave the way towards a potential cure.

Pope thanks guards for protecting him

POPE Benedict XVI on Thursday thanked the Carabinieri police who maintain Vatican security for their “humble yet indispensable work”.

Meshuggah To Play Soundwave Sideshows

Meshuggah is the latest band to add a few extra dates to the itinerary when they hit Australia for Soundwave next month.

Personal bankruptcies up in Dec qtr

PERSONAL bankruptcies in the December quarter were up only slightly from a year before.

Female wins street machine award

THE first female winner of the Summernats’ street machine of the year award says her win should inspire other women to “have a go”.

Nick Cave Sends Eulogy For Rowland S. Howard

The funeral of Boys Next Door/Birthday Party guitarist Rowland S. Howard was held yesterday in St Kilda. Rowland`s former band-mate Nick Cave could not attend but send a Eulogy to be read for the mourners.

Gillard rejects criticism of work laws

ACTING prime minister Julia Gillard has rejected claims new federal workplace laws will force small retailers to sack staff and result in pay cuts for nurses.