Daily Archive for January 25th, 2010

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Population debate needed: opposition

THE success of Australia’s future population boom comes down to whether people are comfortable with the handling of immigration issues, the opposition says.

Warning on childhood food allergy

ONE in seven Australian schools will encounter a student struck down by a potentially lethal food allergy this year, an advocacy group says.

Star admits to cocaine possession

HOME and Away star Todd Lasance’s plans for Hollywood domination will not be stalled despite pleading guilty to a cocaine possession charge.

Greens join net blackout protest

THE Australian Greens will join more than 500 other websites in fading their webpage to black in protest against the Federal Government’s proposed net filter.

Smoke quitters ‘should go public’

GOING public when quitting smoking could be the key to achieving success, a health professional says.

Unfair credit card companies

HIDDEN details about the interest charged on partly-paid or overdue credit card balances is unfairly costing customers, consumer advocate group Choice says.

Brangelina split rumours ‘untrue’

SOURCES close to actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie say there is no truth to rumours that the celebrity superstar couple has split.

Eight dog attacks a day in NSW

THERE are at least eight dog attacks in NSW each day, with some unlikely breeds such as jack russell terriers among the perpetrators, research shows.

Do we need a new Australian flag?

FORMER television journalist Ray Martin is leading a new push to replace the Australian flag on the eve of the country’s national day.

Scorpions To Split After 40 Years

German band The Scorpions have announced they are breaking up after 40 years together.