Daily Archive for January 11th, 2010

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India media ‘unlikely to show restraint’

THE federal government says the Indian media is unlikely to show restraint when reporting on alleged racism in Australia.

Athletes worried about Delhi

AUSTRALIAN walker Nathan Deakes believes athletes competing in road events at this year’s Commonwealth Games in Delhi are particularly vulnerable to attack.

Catastrophic fire alert for SA

FOUR consecutive days of 40-plus temperatures, strong winds and possible thunderstorms mean South Australian fire districts are facing catastrophic fires.

Crab pot caused sea plane to flip

A CRAB pot has been blamed for a bizarre accident that caused a sea plane to flip, leaving four people injured.

NSW ranked worst state economy

THE latest CommSec State of the States report ranks NSW as last in key economic indicators such as home building starts, unemployment and economic growth.

Sentence appeal for Bali nine

DRUG prisoner Renae Lawrence has made a fresh confession about her role in heroin smuggling in an effort to prevent the execution of Scott Rush.

Farmer on hunger strike: Day 50

MUNCHING on a picnic lunch, supporters of a NSW farmer protesting land clearing laws will celebrate the 50th day of his hunger strike.

US firm claims 3-D sunglasses

A CALIFORNIA company is touting what it believes are the first 3-D glasses which can also double as sunglasses.

Surfers enjoy ocean of fun

A RECORD 27 participants took to the waves at Coffs Harbour’s Jetty Beach for the Disabled Surfers Association Beach Day on Saturday morning.

Painting the race track pink

UNDETERRED by warm temperatures, a crowd estimated at around 2000 flocked to the Coffs Harbour Racing Club yesterday for the Pink Silks Ladies Day meeting.