Daily Archive for March 8th, 2010

Aussie Muslims support Sharia law: Trad

THERE’S broad Muslim community support for aspects of Sharia law being adopted in Australia, a leading spokesman for the religion says.

The lap of luxury

FROM the moment our waiter handed us the breakfast menu and casually inquired, “Coffee, tea, or perhaps a beer?”, I knew this trip was going to be special.

Northern NSW ‘could flood’

AS farmers rejoice after heavy rain in southern NSW, emergency services in the north of the state are gearing up to battle floodwater run-off from Queensland.

Centrebet to gamble on S&P/ASX 200

CENTREBET will offer the chance to bet on movements in the local stock benchmark, as the company looks to further expand its financial betting business.

Jim Kerr To Release His First Solo Album

Simple Minds singer Jim Kerr is working on his first ever solo record.

Neil Young Trunk Show Is Finally Being Released

It was exactly 51 weeks ago that I got to spend an afternoon in an Austin theatre in the presence of film-maker Jonathan Demme, our friend the late L.A. Johnson and Neil Young manager and business partner Elliot Roberts to watch the first ever big screen viewing on `Neil Young Trunk Show`.

The Beginner’s Guide to Wealth

RECENTLY my son James Whittaker and I launched our latest book which has been written to help young people take control of their finances.

Music Matters 2010 Speakers Announced

The Music Matters conference in Honk Kong in May will once again feature a line-up of speakers from all over the world talking about music and technology.

Rudd down as preferred PM: poll

KEVIN Rudd’s rating as preferred prime minister has hit a new low, but his government’s public hospitals reform package is a hit with voters, a poll has found.

Hurt Locker takes Oscars glory

RED CARPET FOOTAGE: THE Hurt Locker has beaten sci fi hit Avatar to win the best film award at the Oscars.