Daily Archive for January 18th, 2010

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Prince William lands in Wellington

PRINCE William arrived at New Zealand’s new Supreme Court in Wellington on Monday to shouts of “we love you William”, from waiting fans.

Horror road smash prompts review

SENIOR police are considering ways to identify high-risk teenage drivers after the deaths of five young men in a horror road smash in Melbourne’s north.

Bob Dylan Locks Japan For First 2010 Dates

Bob Dylan will spend all of March in Japan as his never-ending tour continues.

Public school spending rising

COMMONWEALTH funding for public schools is set to grow at a faster pace than that of the non-government sector for the first time in more than a decade.

Luke Austen a Tamworth star maker

A DREAM came true for Luke Austen when he won the talent quest that launched the careers of stars like Keith Urban, Lee Kernaghan, Beccy Cole and Gina Jeffreys.

F1 boss still wants Saab

A GROUP led by Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone and firm Genii Capital is still in the running to acquire Saab from GM, the group’s Swedish frontman says.

Man tries to force girls into van

A MAN tried to force two young teenage girls into the back of a van marked Kids Club before being run off by an elderly couple on the NSW North Coast.

Pollies called on to cut emissions

PRIME Minister Kevin Rudd and Opposition Leader Tony Abbott have been challenged to reveal how climate-friendly their lifestyles are.

Melbourne Bands Farewell The Tote Today

Melbourne’s legendary pub venue The Tote will close today and Melbourne’s top live acts will play it out from 2pm.

Aussie heard screams during quake

JUST after their apartment building collapsed on top of them, an Australian woman and her husband heard people “screaming and wailing” in the streets of Haiti.