Daily Archive for February 3rd, 2010

Kylie features on Haiti charity single

A STAR-STUDDED charity single for Haiti had its first airplay on Tuesday, featuring Kylie Minogue, Rod Stewart, Robbie Williams and Susan Boyle.

Scientist aims to raise giant squid

THEY live 300 metres below sea level, consume their own body mass in food each day and for the first 120 days of life only feast on live prey.

Blast injuries 13 in Darwin bank

AT least 13 people were injured in a Darwin bank when a dissatisfied customer pushed a shopping trolley full of petrol and fireworks into the building.

Stimulus created 112,000 jobs: Rudd

THE Federal Government’s economic stimulus resulted in the creation of 112,000 jobs last year, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has told parliament.

Cut foreign aid to feed Aussies: Joyce

OPPOSITION finance spokesman Barnaby Joyce has been heavily criticised after suggesting aid to poor countries should be spent on reducing food costs at home.

Fine parents who give kids liquor: MP

PARENTS should be fined for giving their own children under 18 a glass of wine with dinner, a federal Liberal MP says.

Aussie BBQ Announces Local Shows Before SXSW

The Aussie BBQ will have a support run in Sydney and Melbourne before heading to SXSW this year.

Michael Jackson Doctor To Be Charged Any Time

Dr. Conrad Murray, the doctor of Michael Jackson, is expected to be charged with involuntary manslaughter any day now.

Musicians SLAM Victorian State Government

On Tuesday, February 23, musicians and music fans across Victoria will gather in Melbourne to protest the state government’s dismissal of the capital’s live music industry.

Low serotonin may cause SIDS

SUDDEN infant death syndrome could be caused by low levels in the brainstem of a neurotransmitter which controls functions such as heart rate and breathing.