Daily Archive for February 9th, 2010

Abbott backs drinking age of 18

EIGHTEEN-YEAR-OLDS can vote, drive, join the army and go to war so they should also be allowed to drink alcohol, says Opposition Leader Tony Abbott.

Worthington to star in detective movie

AUSTRALIAN actor Sam Worthington is to star in a mystery based on the true story of two detectives who probed a series of gruesome murders in Texas, Daily Variety reported Monday.

Bluesfest and Undercover Sideshow Ticket Giveaway

Undercover and Bluesfest are giving Bluesfest sideshow punters and a friend a chance to see a second Bluesfest sideshow of your choice for free.

Toyota recalls 400,000 hybrids worldwide

TOYOTA says it will recall about 400,000 hybrid vehicles around the world, including its latest Prius model, to fix faulty brakes.

Abbott slammed for ‘housewife’ remark

TONY Abbott’s comments about housewives doing the ironing prove he is stuck in the past, a federal Labor backbencher says.

Optus user growth drives profit rise

OPTUS has managed to hold on to its position as the nation’s No.2 telco after reporting a 16 per cent jump in net profit for its third quarter.

Sheen’s wife ‘wants case dismissed’

CHARLIE Sheen and his wife have been reunited after a judge modified a restraining order, allowing them to work out their differences after a violent dispute.

Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth To Discuss CBGBs At SXSW

Former Talking Heads rhythm section, the husband and wife drum and bass team Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth, will be at SXSW to talk about the iconic New York venue CBGBs.

Howard Stern In Discussions To Replace Simon Cowell On American Idol

Howard Stern has confirmed on his radio show that he is in negotiations to replace Simon Cowell on American Idol.

NRL trophy chopper delivery cost $38K

IT cost almost $40,000 to deliver the NRL grand final trophy by Black Hawk helicopter to ANZ Stadium last year.