Daily Archive for February 23rd, 2010

Behind the margin loan headlines

WITH margin loan court cases still making headlines, it is interesting to note that margin lending appears to be making a comeback.

Health insurance to rise by about 6%

PRIVATE health insurance premiums will rise by an average of 5.78 per cent from April this year.

Promoter defends Whitney’s performance

WHITNEY Houston’s promoter has defended the pop diva’s performance on the opening night of her Australian tour.

Residential property investment

A GROWING number of Australians are investing in property, buoyed along by a market that is delivering good capital growth.

Paracetamol may prevent diseases

IT’S been easing headaches for generations, and now Australian scientists say the humble paracetamol tablet could also be used to prevent a range of diseases.

Accused ‘wept’ after harbour smash

A DRUNKEN, drug-affected passenger accused of steering a vessel before it crashed was emotionally distressed, crying and swearing afterwards, a jury has hear.

Pixies To Release Live Australian Albums

Pixies will record every show on their upcoming Australian and New Zealand tour and make the recording available at the end of each show.

Elders are web savvy

SCIENCE and traditional practices were integrated into a new website launched at Yarrawarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre last Friday.

What is Coffs famous for?

COFFS Harbour residents are asked to pick something in our region for the “What Is Your Town Famous For?” competition to have a chance at winning $50,000.

Crusty Demons to return to Coffs

FREESTYLE motocross kings, the Crusty Demons, have just announced they’re headed back to our region with their Beyond the Apocalypse Tour.