Aussie tourism weathers global slump
AUSTRALIA'S tourism industry has weathered the global financial downturn of 2009 better than expected, with new data showing visitors only slightly down.
Archive for February 8th, 2010
Aussies think sports doping rife
NEW research has found Australians believe many of the nation's elite athletes are drug cheats.
Petrol prices still falling: survey
DESPITE a falling Aussie dollar, the petrol price has continued to drop, with the national average cost of unleaded now $1.24 a litre.
‘White-out’ caused fatal chopper crash
A FIREFIGHTING helicopter flew just 550 metres in "white-out conditions" before slamming into a paddock, killing the passenger and seriously injuring the pilot.
Vampires take over
HORROR and vampires may commonplace nowadays, but Australian twins Peter and Michael Spierig have challenged the stereotype with Daybreakers.
The Necks Talk New Album, Australian Tour
On Monday the 15th, The Necks kick off their Australian tour in support of their new single track album ‘Silverwater’ at Melbourne's Corner Hotel.
Vanessa Amorosi Rocks Horsham
Vanessa Amorosi won over the fans in Horsham last week. They not only gave her a standing ovation at the gig, but also at a signing session.
Nice sizzles with sex
AFTER Paris, Nice is the most-visited city in France.