Daily Archive for February 19th, 2010

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Harry Potter author denies plagiarism

HARRY Potter author J.K. Rowling says she will ask a court to dismiss plagiarism claims against her, branding the allegations “unfounded” and “absurd”.

Rainbow colours fly over Town Hall

THE colours of the rainbow have been raised above Sydney’s Town Hall to celebrate the start of 2010 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras festival.

Police search for man over alleged rape

POLICE have released the name and a photograph of a man they wish to interview about an alleged rape of an eight-year-old girl in western Sydney.

Rudd won’t rule out early election

KEVIN Rudd won’t rule out an early election if the Senate rejects plans to means test the 30 per cent private health insurance rebate a second time.

Economy well-placed to prosper: RBA

THE Australian economy is well positioned to prosper due to its proximity to a strong Asia region, Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) governor Glenn Stevens says.

The next 10 online trends

IT’S never been harder to keep up with the latest web trends.

Gen Y ‘blase over sexual health’

IT was a case of the rubber hitting the road when Queensland Health Minister Paul Lucas left his office desk to hand out condoms to university students.

Life on trail ransacks Abbott’s sexlife

FEDERAL Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has spoken about his sex life, describing sex as one of life’s great pleasures.

Bon Scott Died 30 Years Ago Today

Today (February 19, 2010) is the 30th anniversary of the death of AC/DC singer Bon Scott.

Rudd pledges Pacific Highway upgrade

SEVENTY per cent of the Pacific Highway will be a dual carriageway by 2013-2014, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd says.