http://bigpondnews.com/mrssglobalfeed/100/75 Latest News en Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:05:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/10/Actress_Angelina_Jolie_to_visit_Haiti_426913.html Angelina Jolie will arrive in Haiti after visiting hospitals in the neighbouring Dominican Republic. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:39:58 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/10/Actress_Angelina_Jolie_to_visit_Haiti_426913.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/Driver_saves_kids_as_wheels_fall_off_bus_426903.html A bus driver has saved 80 schoolchildren after the back wheels fell off the bus they were travelling in. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:25:14 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/Driver_saves_kids_as_wheels_fall_off_bus_426903.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/Bank_skimmers_move_to_Melbourne_426892.html Victorians have been warned about a crime syndicate whose members are using fake bank cards to steal money. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:18:08 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/Bank_skimmers_move_to_Melbourne_426892.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/Son_tormented_after_mum_drowned_in_flood_426891.html A teenage boy says he's tormented by memories of his mother who was swept to her death in a Qld flooding. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:15:30 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/Son_tormented_after_mum_drowned_in_flood_426891.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/ITV_fined_over_rat_death_426857.html ITV has been fined for animal cruelty during the making of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:43:42 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/ITV_fined_over_rat_death_426857.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/Sheens_wife_wants_the_case_dismissed_426856.html Actor Charlie Sheen and his wife have been reunited after a US judge modified a restraining order. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:43:40 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/Sheens_wife_wants_the_case_dismissed_426856.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/Sri_Lanka_opposition_leader_facing_court_426834.html Sri Lanka's defeated presidential candidate Sarath Fonseka has been arrested and is to be court-martialled. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:06:19 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/Sri_Lanka_opposition_leader_facing_court_426834.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/CCTV_footage_of_Fairfield_murder_426802.html Police believe 12 people travelled in a convoy of four cars to the scene of a shooting murder in Fairfield. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:44:07 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/CCTV_footage_of_Fairfield_murder_426802.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/TAFE_teacher_strike_illegal_426791.html Kristina Keneally has urged TAFE teachers to drop a planned strike saying the industrial action is illegal. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:48:04 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/TAFE_teacher_strike_illegal_426791.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/SA_mining_boom_doesnt_exist_426788.html The opposition has accused the SA government of spruiking a mining boom that doesn't exist. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:30:45 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/SA_mining_boom_doesnt_exist_426788.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/Airport_security_to_get_200m_boost_426787.html The federal government has announced it will spend $200 million to boost security at Australian airports. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:20:34 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/Airport_security_to_get_200m_boost_426787.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/Dropped_Ashby_case_disappoints_chief_426782.html Former Victoria Police assistant commissioner Noel Ashby has been found not guilty on 11 perjury counts. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:04:23 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/Dropped_Ashby_case_disappoints_chief_426782.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/FMG_trial_set_for_Pilbara_cyclone_death_426780.html FMG and The Pilbara Infrastructure will stand trial for allegedly failing to prepare for a cyclone. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:55:22 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/FMG_trial_set_for_Pilbara_cyclone_death_426780.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/Three_charged_over_Sydney_mans_death_426779.html A third man has been charged over the death of a man who was shot while sitting in his Sydney lounge room. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:49:48 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/Three_charged_over_Sydney_mans_death_426779.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/Man_missing_from_Lake_Macquarie_426777.html Police are appealing for information about a man who has been missing for two months from Lake Macquarie. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:46:52 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/Man_missing_from_Lake_Macquarie_426777.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/Aussie_detained_in_Jakarta_without_trial_426759.html An Australian man detained in a Jakarta jail without trial has pleaded to Kevin Rudd for help. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:50:31 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/Aussie_detained_in_Jakarta_without_trial_426759.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/Govt_suspends_use_of_foil_insulation_426713.html The federal government has stopped the use of foil insulation under its rebate program after four deaths. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:52:57 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/Govt_suspends_use_of_foil_insulation_426713.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/Boswell_denies_China_name_call_426675.html Nationals senator Ron Boswell has denied calling federal Climate Change Minister Penny Wong 'China'. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:48:48 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/Boswell_denies_China_name_call_426675.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/Perth_explosion_sparks_fire_426673.html Perth firefighters have contained a blaze in the city's hills that was triggered by an explosion. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:47:55 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/Perth_explosion_sparks_fire_426673.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/Jacksons_doctor_denies_manslaughter_426664.html Michael Jackson's doctor has pleaded not guilty after being charged with involuntary manslaughter. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:18:34 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/Jacksons_doctor_denies_manslaughter_426664.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/Conroy_suggested_Kaiser_for_top_job_426657.html Communications Minister Stephen Conroy recommended a former Labor powerbroker for a position at NBN Co. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:53:39 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/Conroy_suggested_Kaiser_for_top_job_426657.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/Israel_frees_Aussie_seized_in_West_Bank_426603.html An Australian woman seized in a Palestinian-controlled part of the West Bank is set to be released. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:02:32 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/Israel_frees_Aussie_seized_in_West_Bank_426603.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/Petrol_tank_leak_contained_426602.html A leak in a petrol tank holding 3.5 million litres has been contained at an oil refinery in Melbourne. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:01:54 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/Petrol_tank_leak_contained_426602.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/Avalanche_kills_17_Indian_soldiers_426593.html Seventeen Indian soldiers have been killed in an avalanche at a warfare training camp in Kashmir. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:46:30 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/Avalanche_kills_17_Indian_soldiers_426593.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/Govt_turns_heat_on_Abbott_426587.html The government has slammed Tony Abbott for his comment that implied housewives do all the ironing. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:09:26 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/Govt_turns_heat_on_Abbott_426587.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/UK_PM_stands_firm_as_Afghan_toll_rises_426576.html Britain has vowed to stay in Afghanistan after the death toll reached the number killed in the Falklands. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:51:59 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/UK_PM_stands_firm_as_Afghan_toll_rises_426576.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/Refugee_security_checks_fast-tracked_426554.html Australian intelligence officials have reportedly fast tracked security checks for 78 asylum seekers. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:03:38 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/Refugee_security_checks_fast-tracked_426554.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/Qld_weather_damage_to_top_100_million_426548.html Estimates show the damage bill following Queensland's wild weather could top $100 million. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:42:43 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/Qld_weather_damage_to_top_100_million_426548.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/Rudd_worried_over_racism_stories_426531.html PM Kevin Rudd has fielded questions on the safety of foreign students, admitting concern over racism. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:47:46 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/Rudd_worried_over_racism_stories_426531.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/Investigators_hunt_cause_of_US_blast_426530.html Investigators are searching for the cause of a blast at an energy plant in the US which killed five people. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:36:59 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/Investigators_hunt_cause_of_US_blast_426530.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/Coalition_targets_new_families_for_votes_426529.html The opposition has attempted to woo parents by offering six months paid parental leave to families. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:33:54 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/Coalition_targets_new_families_for_votes_426529.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/US_east_coast_braces_for_new_storm_426525.html The US east coast is bracing for a new storm after record snowfall left thousands of people without power. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:15:53 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/US_east_coast_braces_for_new_storm_426525.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/US_shuttle_Endeavour_blasts_off_426524.html The US space shuttle Endeavour carrying a crew of six astronauts has been launched. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:08:31 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/US_shuttle_Endeavour_blasts_off_426524.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/Pro-Russia_Yanukovich_wins_Ukraine_vote_426523.html Pro-Russia candidate Viktor Yanukovich has won Ukraine's presidential election. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:04:43 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2010/02/09/Pro-Russia_Yanukovich_wins_Ukraine_vote_426523.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/10/Coca-Colas_fourth-quarter_profit_climbs_426919.html Coca-Cola says its fourth-quarter profit climbed as the drink maker sold 5% more beverages worldwide. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:13:09 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/10/Coca-Colas_fourth-quarter_profit_climbs_426919.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/ECB_President_leaves_bank_meetings_early_426801.html European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet is leaving central bank meetings in Sydney early. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:39:01 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/ECB_President_leaves_bank_meetings_early_426801.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/OZ_Minerals_positive_about_Prominent_426800.html OZ Minerals says its Prominent Hill copper and gold mine will likely deliver a net profit of $190-$210m. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:39:01 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/OZ_Minerals_positive_about_Prominent_426800.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/FDA_delays_Chem_Genex_panel_meeting_426799.html The FDA has delayed a panel meeting over Chem Genex's experimental leukemia treatment. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:39:01 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/FDA_delays_Chem_Genex_panel_meeting_426799.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/200m_boost_for_airport_security_426793.html The federal government has announced it will spend $200 million to boost security at Australian airports. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:57:33 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/200m_boost_for_airport_security_426793.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/Brickworks_expands_masonry_business_426772.html Brickworks has expanded its masonry production capacity by buying Brick and Block for $13.5 million. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:19:57 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/Brickworks_expands_masonry_business_426772.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/BKI_H1_profit_gains_364_426771.html BKI has posted 36 per cent H1 profit gains thanks to a big dividend from its New Hope investment. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:19:57 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/BKI_H1_profit_gains_364_426771.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/Macquarie_shares_slump_6_426769.html Macquarie Group shares have slumped more than six per cent despite expectations profit would be higher. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:07:40 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/Macquarie_shares_slump_6_426769.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/Wary_investors_drive_down_US_stocks_426766.html US stocks ended lower on Monday as investors remained wary about the strength of the economic recovery. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:57:45 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/Wary_investors_drive_down_US_stocks_426766.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/Woodside_JV_partners_ratify_LNG_hub_sit_426767.html Woodside's Browse Basin partners have agreed on James Price Point for an LNG processing hub. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:56:27 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/Woodside_JV_partners_ratify_LNG_hub_sit_426767.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/BHP_expects_drop_in_first_half_profits_426764.html BHP Billiton is expected to deliver a drop in first half profits. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:56:26 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/BHP_expects_drop_in_first_half_profits_426764.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/Capital_investment_expectations_rise_426765.html Capital investment expectations for the June quarter have risen to the highest level in seven years. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:56:26 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/Capital_investment_expectations_rise_426765.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/Bradken_H1_profit_falls_264_426763.html Bradken has posted a 26.4 per cent decline in first half profit, following the economic downturn. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:56:26 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/Bradken_H1_profit_falls_264_426763.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/Australand_profit_down_31_426762.html Australand has posted a 31 per cent fall in 2009 operating profit and expects a similar result this year. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:56:26 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/Australand_profit_down_31_426762.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/Cochlear_expects_FY10_growth_of_15_426760.html Hearing implant company Cochlear expects its net profit for 2010 to grow at least 15 per cent. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:56:25 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/Cochlear_expects_FY10_growth_of_15_426760.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/Customer_growth_drives_Optus_Q3_profits_426761.html Optus net profit grew by 16 per cent with mobile revenues and customer numbers continuing to rise. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:56:25 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/Customer_growth_drives_Optus_Q3_profits_426761.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/Alumina_posts_net_loss_of_26_million_426695.html Alumina Ltd has blamed the global financial crisis for its $26 million net loss in 2009. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:23:08 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/Alumina_posts_net_loss_of_26_million_426695.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/Macquarie_hopeful_for_next_profit_figure_426693.html Shares in Macquarie Group Ltd have slumped more than six per cent. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:21:14 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/Macquarie_hopeful_for_next_profit_figure_426693.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/Chinese_have_a_lot_to_celebrate_426689.html Migrant workers across China have begun returning to their rural homelands for Chinese New Year. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:17:54 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/Chinese_have_a_lot_to_celebrate_426689.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/JB_Hi-Fi_shares_fall_on_CEO_changes_426688.html JB Hi-Fi's announcement that the company's CEO would be stepping down saw shares fall 5 per cent. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:17:52 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/JB_Hi-Fi_shares_fall_on_CEO_changes_426688.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/Bank_guarantee_decision_a_waiting_game_426687.html Economists say it will take time to determine if the decision to remove bank guarantees was too hasty. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:17:50 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/Bank_guarantee_decision_a_waiting_game_426687.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/Europe_shares_snap_losing_streak_426676.html European shares snapped a three-day losing streak, boosted by defensive stocks. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:53:07 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/Europe_shares_snap_losing_streak_426676.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/Defensive_rally_helps_FTSE_426635.html Britain's top share index closed 0.6 percent higher with gains in rebounding miners. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:58:35 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/Defensive_rally_helps_FTSE_426635.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/Aust_dollar_opens_only_slightly_higher_426634.html The Australian dollar opened slightly higher as currencies remain in narrow ranges in subdued trade. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:58:33 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/Aust_dollar_opens_only_slightly_higher_426634.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/Toyota_to_recall_about_300000_Priuses_426628.html Toyota plans to recall about 300,000 Prius hybrids worldwide over a brake problem. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:36:44 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/Toyota_to_recall_about_300000_Priuses_426628.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/Xstrata_predicts_commodities_boom_426626.html Xstrata has pinned its hopes on a renewed commodities boom after reporting a 41 per cent drop in its profit. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:32:50 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/Xstrata_predicts_commodities_boom_426626.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/India_sees_72_percent_growth_426625.html India's government has forecast growth for the nation's economy to expand by 7.2 per cent this fiscal year. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:29:04 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/India_sees_72_percent_growth_426625.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/SAP_shares_plunge_after_new_CEOs_named_426624.html Shares in German-based SAP slumped on Monday after the company named two new co-CEO's. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:26:49 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/SAP_shares_plunge_after_new_CEOs_named_426624.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/France_brushes_off_A400M_deadline_426621.html France has brushed off defence contractor EADS' demand for a decision on the troubled A400M military plane. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:18:39 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/France_brushes_off_A400M_deadline_426621.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/Wintry_weather_drives_up_energy_prices_426607.html Energy gas prices in the US climbed on Monday as another winter storms lashed parts of the country. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:15:25 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/Wintry_weather_drives_up_energy_prices_426607.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/Winter_Olympic_infrastructure_boost_426604.html The Winter Olympics has given Vancouver an infrastructure boost with the construction of a new metro line. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:03:15 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/Winter_Olympic_infrastructure_boost_426604.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/Audi_sales_jump_in_January_426515.html German luxury car maker Audi says that January sales jumped by 39%, selling 77,800 vehicles last month. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:34:00 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/09/Audi_sales_jump_in_January_426515.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/IFSA_appoints_Ian_Ward-Ambler_to_board_426405.html Investment and Financial Services Association (IFSA) has appointed Ian Ward-Ambler to its board. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:41:28 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/IFSA_appoints_Ian_Ward-Ambler_to_board_426405.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/Incitec_to_restart_Moranbah_plant_426404.html Incitec Pivot says construction of its $935m ammonium nitrate plant at Moranbah in Qld will restart in May. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:25:13 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/Incitec_to_restart_Moranbah_plant_426404.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/Turnbull_blasts_coalitions_climate_plan_426402.html Malcolm Turnbull has blasted the coalition's climate plan as a 'recipe for fiscal recklessness'. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:25:12 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/Turnbull_blasts_coalitions_climate_plan_426402.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/Gold_miner_Avoca_to_unveil_maiden_profit_426403.html Gold miner Avoca Resources is expecting to unveil a maiden first half pre-tax profit of $40.5 million. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:25:12 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/Gold_miner_Avoca_to_unveil_maiden_profit_426403.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/Chris_Campbell_to_head_BHP_iron_ore_arm_426401.html BHP Billiton has appointed company insider Chris Campbell to head its lucrative iron ore division. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:25:11 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/Chris_Campbell_to_head_BHP_iron_ore_arm_426401.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/LNG_boosts_Santos_oil_and_gas_reserves_426400.html Santos has increased its oil and gas reserves to record volumes, driven by the growth of its LNG portfolio. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:25:11 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/LNG_boosts_Santos_oil_and_gas_reserves_426400.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/Wesfarmers_shakes_up_exec_structure_426399.html Wesfarmers has appointed Paul Meadows as the company's group general counsel. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:25:10 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/Wesfarmers_shakes_up_exec_structure_426399.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/Geithner_says_US_credit_rating_is_safe_426375.html The Treasury Secretary says the US govt won't lose its sterling credit rating despite budget deficits. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:36:45 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/Geithner_says_US_credit_rating_is_safe_426375.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/Jobs_market_up_four_per_cent_in_Jan_426376.html The Aust employment market increased four per cent in January according to the latest Olivier Jobs Index. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:36:45 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/Jobs_market_up_four_per_cent_in_Jan_426376.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/AMP_re-weighs_AXA_Asia_Pacific_bid_plan_426374.html AMP says it's considering its position in relation to its takeover bid for AXA Asia Pacific Holdings. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:36:45 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/AMP_re-weighs_AXA_Asia_Pacific_bid_plan_426374.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/Govt_to_offer_broadcast_license_rebates_426372.html The govt says it will offer broadcast license rebates in a bid to boost Australian content on commercial TV. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:36:44 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/Govt_to_offer_broadcast_license_rebates_426372.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/Reporting_season_commences_this_week_426373.html Reporting season kicks into high gear this week with some of the largest market moving companies to report. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:36:44 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/Reporting_season_commences_this_week_426373.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/FTSE_falls_on_recovery_jitters_426371.html Britain's top share index fell 1.5 per cent on fears over the health of the global recovery. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:35:58 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/FTSE_falls_on_recovery_jitters_426371.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/NZ_property_market_up_44_426370.html Property values in New Zealand were 4.4 per cent above the corresponding point last January. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:35:57 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/NZ_property_market_up_44_426370.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/Rent-free_smart_home_in_NSW_up_for_grab_426369.html The search is on for a family to live in Australia's first ever smart home. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:35:57 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/Rent-free_smart_home_in_NSW_up_for_grab_426369.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/Urban_growth_driving_deforestation_426368.html Experts say the biggest causes of deforestation in tropical countries are population growth and agriculture. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:35:57 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/Urban_growth_driving_deforestation_426368.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/Shell_denies_claim_of_pipeline_attack_426367.html Shell has denied claims by Nigerian militants that they attacked a major Shell pipeline in the Niger Delta. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:35:56 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/Shell_denies_claim_of_pipeline_attack_426367.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/Western_Areas_tips_107m_H1_profit_426366.html Nickel producer Western Areas NL is tipping a turnaround in fortunes in its first half. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:35:56 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/Western_Areas_tips_107m_H1_profit_426366.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/Australia_Post_refuses_to_budge_on_comp_426365.html Australia Post has refused to review the amount of compensation it pays lost or damaged mail. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:35:56 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/Australia_Post_refuses_to_budge_on_comp_426365.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/Top_end_not_countrys_food_bowl__report_426364.html A new report has dashed hopes that northern Australia is the nation's next potential food bowl. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:35:55 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/Top_end_not_countrys_food_bowl__report_426364.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/Rudd_slammed_for_failing_export_industry_426327.html Billionaire miner Clive Palmer has slammed the Rudd government for failing to spend on export infrastructure Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:43:27 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/Rudd_slammed_for_failing_export_industry_426327.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/Fitch_Ratings_stable_for_Aust_resources_426326.html Fitch Ratings has maintained its stable outlook for the Australian oil and gas sector in 2010. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:43:24 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/Fitch_Ratings_stable_for_Aust_resources_426326.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/US_employers_increasing_work_hours_426325.html A US survey shows employers are not hiring new workers, but are adding hours to the working week. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:43:20 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/US_employers_increasing_work_hours_426325.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/Positive_outlook_for_Troy_Resources_426324.html Troy Resources says it is on track to produce gold at its Casposo goldmine by the third quarter of 2010. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:43:03 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/Positive_outlook_for_Troy_Resources_426324.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/JB_Hi-Fi_unveils_record_half_year_profit_426265.html Retailer JB Hi-Fi has reported a 29 per cent increase in net profit for the first half of 2009/10. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:51:41 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/JB_Hi-Fi_unveils_record_half_year_profit_426265.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/Unions_push_for_minimum_wage_increase_426264.html Trade unions are to campaign for an increase to the minimum wage for 1.3 million low-paid workers. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:51:15 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/Unions_push_for_minimum_wage_increase_426264.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/Ukraine_election_tensions_surface_426254.html There are fears of street protests in the Ukraine following the presidential runoff poll. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:11:21 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/Ukraine_election_tensions_surface_426254.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/Greeks_back_civil_servant_pay_cut_426246.html A new survey shows the majority of the Greek population are behind cutting civil servants' pay and perks. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:37:22 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/Greeks_back_civil_servant_pay_cut_426246.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/Europe_shares_hit_record_closing_low_426233.html European shares fell for a third day last week, and notched up their biggest weekly decline in 11 months. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:41:29 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/Europe_shares_hit_record_closing_low_426233.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/Late_Wall_St_rally_bolsters_Aust_dollar_426232.html The Australian dollar has opened higher after a late rally on Wall Street. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:41:27 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/Late_Wall_St_rally_bolsters_Aust_dollar_426232.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/Key-_We_will_match_the_Aust_economy_426183.html Prime Minister John Key has defended NZ's economy saying they will be able to catch up to Australia. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:39:39 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/Key-_We_will_match_the_Aust_economy_426183.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/Toyota_soon_to_announce_Prius_recall_426179.html Crisis-hit Toyota is set to announce a recall of the latest model of its Prius hybrid in Japan and the US. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:32:21 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/Toyota_soon_to_announce_Prius_recall_426179.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/Poll_slump_for_Rudd_on_emissions_trading_426174.html The latest Nielsen poll shows the Coalition is clawing back ground from Labor. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:59:24 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/Poll_slump_for_Rudd_on_emissions_trading_426174.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/Govt_to_tear_up_immigration_applications_426173.html Up to 20,000 applicants could be prevented from entering Australia if the govt tightens its immigration plan Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:56:47 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/Govt_to_tear_up_immigration_applications_426173.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/Planners_urged_to_put_clients_first_426159.html A survey shows financial planners would gain more clients if they had to act in their best interests. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:34:30 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Business/2010/02/08/Planners_urged_to_put_clients_first_426159.html Business http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2010/02/09/Cold_winter_killing_Mongolian_animals_426697.html Up to 20 million farm animals may die in Mongolia as the fiercest winter in living memory grips the country. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:24:30 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2010/02/09/Cold_winter_killing_Mongolian_animals_426697.html Environment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2010/02/09/Indian_soldiers_killed_by_avalanche_426651.html 17 Indian soldiers have been killed in an avalanche at a high-altitude warfare training camp in Kashmir. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:36:47 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2010/02/09/Indian_soldiers_killed_by_avalanche_426651.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2010/02/09/NSW_storms_boost_dam_levels_426550.html Several days of heavy rain across NSW have raised dam levels and delighted farmers. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:53:36 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2010/02/09/NSW_storms_boost_dam_levels_426550.html Environment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2010/02/09/Renewable_energy_scheme_swamped_426540.html A scheme supposed to boost renewable energy projects has been swamped by household heating appliances. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:20:19 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2010/02/09/Renewable_energy_scheme_swamped_426540.html Environment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2010/02/09/Climate_change_agency_proposed_in_US_426539.html The Obama administration has proposed a new agency to study and report on the changing climate. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:16:04 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2010/02/09/Climate_change_agency_proposed_in_US_426539.html Environment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2010/02/09/Vancouver_looks_for_Games_bounce_426537.html Vancouver's ambitious plan to be the world's greenest city by 2020 is due to hosting the Winter Olympics. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:12:38 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2010/02/09/Vancouver_looks_for_Games_bounce_426537.html Environment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2010/02/08/US_east_coast_battles_to_clear_snow_426269.html A bitter chill has heaped misery on the US east coast, leaving thousands without power Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:55:54 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2010/02/08/US_east_coast_battles_to_clear_snow_426269.html Environment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2010/02/08/Rent_free_smart_home_up_for_grabs_426266.html The NSW government wants a family to live in Australia's first smart home rent-free for a year. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:52:52 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2010/02/08/Rent_free_smart_home_up_for_grabs_426266.html Environment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2010/02/08/Academics_urge_Rudd_govt_to_dump_ETS_426237.html A coalition of academics has called on the Rudd government to dump plans for an emissions trading scheme. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:56:18 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2010/02/08/Academics_urge_Rudd_govt_to_dump_ETS_426237.html Environment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2010/02/08/Barrier_Reef_studied_for_climate_history_426215.html World academics will gather in Nth Qld this week for a Great Barrier Reef expedition on climate change. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:03:43 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2010/02/08/Barrier_Reef_studied_for_climate_history_426215.html Environment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2010/02/08/Smart_home_looks_for_a_family_426206.html The search is on for a family to live in Australia's first ever smart home, rent-free, for a year. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:49:16 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2010/02/08/Smart_home_looks_for_a_family_426206.html Environment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2010/02/08/Israel_establishes_electric_car_grid_426203.html Israel is on schedule to inaugurate a revolutionary electric car grid with dozens of recharge stations. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:48:11 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2010/02/08/Israel_establishes_electric_car_grid_426203.html Environment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2010/02/08/Tropical_deforestation_on_the_rise_426136.html The biggest causes of tropical deforestation are population growth in cities and agricultural exports. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:27:41 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2010/02/08/Tropical_deforestation_on_the_rise_426136.html Environment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2010/02/08/WA_drought_linked_with_Antarctic_snow_426131.html A new study shows a direct link between snowfall in eastern Antarctica and rainfall in WA. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:09:49 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2010/02/08/WA_drought_linked_with_Antarctic_snow_426131.html Environment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Health/2010/02/08/Terminally_ill_receiving_unsuitable_care_426223.html A report has found our obsession with curing disease is leaving terminally ill patients poorly cared for. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:43:38 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Health/2010/02/08/Terminally_ill_receiving_unsuitable_care_426223.html Health http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Health/2010/02/08/Cancer_patients_to_receive_care_package_426222.html All cancer patients in the UK are to be offered free one-to-one care in their homes under Labour plans. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:14:26 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Health/2010/02/08/Cancer_patients_to_receive_care_package_426222.html Health http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Health/2010/02/08/Doctors_could_leave_country_Vic_426219.html One-third of Victorian country doctors could leave if they' don't receive funds for a rescue package. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:08:54 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Health/2010/02/08/Doctors_could_leave_country_Vic_426219.html Health http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Man_still_missing_from_Lake_Macquarie_426902.html Police are appealing for information about a man who has been missing for two months from Lake Macquarie. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:37:22 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Man_still_missing_from_Lake_Macquarie_426902.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Third_man_charged_over_mans_death_426901.html A third man has been charged over the death of a man who was shot while sitting in his Sydney lounge room. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:37:20 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Third_man_charged_over_mans_death_426901.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/FMG_trial_for_Pilbara_cyclone_death_426900.html FMG and The Pilbara Infrastructure will stand trial for allegedly failing to prepare for a cyclone. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:37:18 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/FMG_trial_for_Pilbara_cyclone_death_426900.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Ashby_case_dropped_426899.html Former Victoria Police assistant commissioner Noel Ashby has been found not guilty on 11 perjury counts. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:37:11 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Ashby_case_dropped_426899.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Airport_security_to_get_200m_funding_426898.html The federal government has announced it will spend $200 million to boost security at Australian airports. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:36:50 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Airport_security_to_get_200m_funding_426898.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/CCTV_footage_of_Fairfield_killing_426897.html Police believe 12 people travelled in a convoy of four cars to the scene of a shooting murder in Fairfield. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:36:43 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/CCTV_footage_of_Fairfield_killing_426897.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Govt_suspends_use_of_insulation_426896.html The federal government has stopped the use of foil insulation under its rebate program after four deaths. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:36:38 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Govt_suspends_use_of_insulation_426896.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Son_tormented_after_mum_drowned_426895.html A teenage boy says he's tormented by memories of his mother as she was swept to her death in Qld flooding. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:36:36 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Son_tormented_after_mum_drowned_426895.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/NSW_bank_skimmers_move_to_Vic_426894.html Victorians have been warned about a crime syndicate whose members are using fake bank cards to steal money. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:36:31 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/NSW_bank_skimmers_move_to_Vic_426894.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Sydney_to_ring_in_year_of_the_Tiger_426755.html Sydney is set to ring in the Year of the Tiger, with Chinese New Year celebrations kicking off on Friday. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:32:39 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Sydney_to_ring_in_year_of_the_Tiger_426755.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Melbourne_council_bans_outdoor_smoking_426715.html A Melbourne council is preparing to ban cigarettes from public outdoor areas. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:56:31 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Melbourne_council_bans_outdoor_smoking_426715.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Foil_insulation_suspended_426714.html The government has suspended the use of foil insulation nationwide under the home insulation program. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:53:57 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Foil_insulation_suspended_426714.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Alleged_suicide-helper_granted_bail_426694.html A man accused of helping an elderly Brisbane resident commit suicide has been granted bail. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:22:39 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Alleged_suicide-helper_granted_bail_426694.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Explosion_causes_blaze_in_Perth_426680.html Perth firefighters have contained a blaze in the city's hills that was triggered by an explosion. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:58:05 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Explosion_causes_blaze_in_Perth_426680.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Ashby_perjury_case_has_been_dropped_426679.html The perjury case against former Victoria Police assistant commissioner Noel Ashby has been dropped. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:54:40 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Ashby_perjury_case_has_been_dropped_426679.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Boswell_denies_calling_Wong_China_426672.html Nationals senator Ron Boswell has denied calling Climate Change Minister Penny Wong 'China'. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:46:03 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Boswell_denies_calling_Wong_China_426672.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Conroy_accused_of_political_interference_426661.html Communications Minister Stephen Conroy recommended a former labor powerbroker for senior position at NBN Co. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:56:21 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Conroy_accused_of_political_interference_426661.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Police_took_hours_to_reach_woman_426639.html Qld police took 'hours' to respond to a domestic attack that has left a woman on life support. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:09:08 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Police_took_hours_to_reach_woman_426639.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Bank_skimmers_move_from_NSW_to_Melbourne_426637.html Bank skimmers from NSW are now using fake cards to steal money from ATMs in Melbourne. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:59:07 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Bank_skimmers_move_from_NSW_to_Melbourne_426637.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Mobil_tank_leak_has_been_contained_426605.html A 3.5-million-litre petrol tank leak has been contained at an oil refinery in Melbourne. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:06:26 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Mobil_tank_leak_has_been_contained_426605.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Govt_claims_Abbott_stuck_in_past_426588.html The govt is turning the heat on Tony Abbott, who implied that housewives still do all the ironing. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:16:05 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Govt_claims_Abbott_stuck_in_past_426588.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Belinda_Neal_strikes_back_426583.html Labor MP Belinda Neal has hit back at party branch members who have called for her to step down. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:54:19 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Belinda_Neal_strikes_back_426583.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Rudd_wants_drinking_age_at_21_426582.html Prime Minister Kevin Rudd says he'd personally like to see the legal drinking age lifted to 21 years. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:54:15 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Rudd_wants_drinking_age_at_21_426582.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Rudd_concerned_over_racism_426581.html Kevin Rudd has fielded questions on the safety of foreign students, admitting concern over racism. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:54:08 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Rudd_concerned_over_racism_426581.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/100_million_damage_bill_for_Qld_426580.html The damage bill of Queensland's wild weather will amount to an estimated $100 million. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:54:06 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/100_million_damage_bill_for_Qld_426580.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Six_months_paid_parental_leave_on_offer_426579.html The Coalition is offering six months paid parental leave for new families in a bid to win votes. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:54:02 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Six_months_paid_parental_leave_on_offer_426579.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Leaking_petrol_tank_in_Melbourne_426578.html A leaking petrol tank at the Mobil oil refinery in Melbourne's west is threatening to collapse. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:53:57 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Leaking_petrol_tank_in_Melbourne_426578.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Surrogacy_and_motor_racing_on_Qld_agenda_426542.html Qld parliament will resume today with surrogacy laws and the A1GP debacle to dominate debate. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:28:04 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/09/Surrogacy_and_motor_racing_on_Qld_agenda_426542.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Tourism_withstands_global_downturn_426502.html Australia's tourism industry has weathered the global financial downturn of 2009 better than expected. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:36:13 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Tourism_withstands_global_downturn_426502.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Teen_complained_of_mothers_abuse_426501.html A girl had complained she was being physically abused by her mother months before she allegedly killed her. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:36:12 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Teen_complained_of_mothers_abuse_426501.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Teacher_bound_and_photographed_boys_426500.html A court has heard that a former teacher at an exclusive Melbourne school bound and gagged his students. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:36:10 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Teacher_bound_and_photographed_boys_426500.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Employers_warned_after_workers_suicide_426499.html Employers have been warned that workplace bullying will not be tolerated. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:36:08 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Employers_warned_after_workers_suicide_426499.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Christmas_Island_capacity_increased_426498.html The capacity of the Christmas Island immigration detention centre is set to be increased within weeks. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:36:06 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Christmas_Island_capacity_increased_426498.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Rockhampton_murder_charge_426497.html A man charged over an Australia Day assault on an elderly woman will have his charge upgraded to murder. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:36:03 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Rockhampton_murder_charge_426497.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Debate_over_teen_driver_safety_426496.html A P-plated car accident which killed three teenagers has stimulated another debate over teenage drivers. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:36:01 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Debate_over_teen_driver_safety_426496.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Rudd_happy_with_RBA_prediction_426495.html Kevin Rudd is pleased with The Reserve Bank's prediction that unemployment has peaked at around 5.75%. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:35:56 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Rudd_happy_with_RBA_prediction_426495.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Plea_to_jail_work_bullies_426494.html Parents of a waitress bullied at work have pleaded for the law to allow courts to jail workplace bullies. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:35:53 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Plea_to_jail_work_bullies_426494.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Death_of_son_learned_via_Facebook_426316.html Police have defended a delay which led to a Sydney family learning of their son's death via Facebook. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:06:10 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Death_of_son_learned_via_Facebook_426316.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Govt_says_vaccinate_children_now_426293.html The NSW government says now is the time to vaccinate young children against influenza. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 01:00:30 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Govt_says_vaccinate_children_now_426293.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Four_fined_for_workplace_bullying_426286.html Four workmates have been convicted and fined $335,000 for bullying a young waitress who killed herself. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:37:49 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Four_fined_for_workplace_bullying_426286.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Three_dead_in_separate_car_accidents_426262.html Three people have died in separate single-vehicle accidents in country Victoria. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:41:09 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Three_dead_in_separate_car_accidents_426262.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/2_million_parliamentary_road_upgrade_426253.html $2 million dollars will be spent to fix a one-way road route around the Parliament House. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:07:05 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/2_million_parliamentary_road_upgrade_426253.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Eighteen_swords_swallowed_for_new_record_426245.html An Australian street performer has set a new Guinness World Record by swallowing 18 swords at the same time. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:36:07 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Eighteen_swords_swallowed_for_new_record_426245.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Union_battle_for_minimum_wage_426241.html Trade unions are to campaign for an increase to the minimum wage for 1.3 million low-paid workers. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:12:28 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Union_battle_for_minimum_wage_426241.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Doubting_academics_say_dump_ETS_426238.html Academics have called on the Rudd government to dump plans for an ETS and consider alternatives. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:57:30 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Doubting_academics_say_dump_ETS_426238.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Aust_Post_refuses_to_review_compensation_426218.html Australia Post has refused to review the compensation amount it pays to customers for lost or damaged mail. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:07:48 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Aust_Post_refuses_to_review_compensation_426218.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Reef_drilled_for_climate_discovery_426184.html World academics will gather in Nth Qld this week for a Great Barrier Reef expedition on climate change. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:41:46 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Reef_drilled_for_climate_discovery_426184.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Police_prank_goes_wrong_on_Gold_Coast_426177.html Four Queensland police officers are facing disciplinary action after dressing up as robbers in a prank. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:30:18 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Police_prank_goes_wrong_on_Gold_Coast_426177.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Plans_to_tighten_immigration_policy_426167.html The govt is planning to tighten immigration, potentially preventing thousands from entering the country. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:46:55 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Plans_to_tighten_immigration_policy_426167.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Man_charged_for_knifepoint_robberies_426149.html A man who allegedly robbed three women at knifepoint in Melbourne is facing numerous charges. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:58:00 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Man_charged_for_knifepoint_robberies_426149.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Rudd_takes_a_hit_426144.html The latest Nielsen poll shows the Coalition is clawing back ground from Labor. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:55:31 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Rudd_takes_a_hit_426144.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/More_wild_weather_predicted_for_NSW_426143.html The Bureau of Meteorology says more wild weather is expected for Sydney with flood warnings in place. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:54:46 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/More_wild_weather_predicted_for_NSW_426143.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Mother_dies_in_Queensland_flood_426142.html A 47-year-old woman has died after been swept away by flash floods in central Queensland. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:53:55 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/02/08/Mother_dies_in_Queensland_flood_426142.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/09/Police_response_time_under_fire_426889.html Qld police took 'hours' to respond to a domestic attack that has left a woman on life support. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:52:10 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/09/Police_response_time_under_fire_426889.html National - Regional http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/09/Bank_skimmers_target_Melbourne_426890.html Bank skimmers from NSW are now using fake cards to steal money from ATMs in Melbourne. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:52:10 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/09/Bank_skimmers_target_Melbourne_426890.html National - Regional http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/09/Man_granted_bail_over_suicide_426888.html A man accused of helping an elderly Brisbane resident commit suicide has been granted bail. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:52:10 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/09/Man_granted_bail_over_suicide_426888.html National - Regional http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/09/Sydney_to_ring_in_Chinese_New_Year_426887.html Sydney is set to ring in the Year of the Tiger, with Chinese New Year celebrations kicking off on Friday. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:52:09 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/09/Sydney_to_ring_in_Chinese_New_Year_426887.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/09/Surrogacy_motor_racing_on_Qld_agenda_426886.html Qld parliament will resume today with surrogacy laws and the A1GP debacle to dominate debate. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:52:09 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/09/Surrogacy_motor_racing_on_Qld_agenda_426886.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/09/School_girl_grills_Rudd_426885.html PM Kevin Rudd has been forced to defend the delay on school computers after being grilled by a school girl. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:52:09 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/09/School_girl_grills_Rudd_426885.html National - Regional http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/09/Woodside_partners_ratify_LNG_hub_426884.html Woodside's Browse Basin partners have agreed on James Price Point for an LNG processing hub. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:52:08 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/09/Woodside_partners_ratify_LNG_hub_426884.html National - Regional http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/09/SA_mining_boom_spruiked_by_govt_426883.html The opposition has accused the SA government of spruiking a mining boom that doesn't exist. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:52:08 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/09/SA_mining_boom_spruiked_by_govt_426883.html National - Regional http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/09/Trial_set_for_Pilbara_cyclone_death_426882.html FMG and The Pilbara Infrastructure will stand trial for allegedly failing to prepare for a cyclone. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:52:08 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/09/Trial_set_for_Pilbara_cyclone_death_426882.html National - Regional http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/09/Charges_laid_over_Sydney_mans_murder_426881.html A third man has been charged over the death of a man who was shot while sitting in his Sydney lounge room. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:52:07 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/09/Charges_laid_over_Sydney_mans_murder_426881.html National - Regional http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/09/Ashby_case_outcome_disappoints_chief_426879.html Former Victoria Police assistant commissioner Noel Ashby has been found not guilty on 11 perjury counts. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:52:07 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/09/Ashby_case_outcome_disappoints_chief_426879.html National - Regional http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/09/Newcastle_police_search_for_missing_man_426880.html Police are appealing for information about a man who has been missing for two months from Lake Macquarie. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:52:07 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/09/Newcastle_police_search_for_missing_man_426880.html National - Regional http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/09/Fairfield_murder_caught_on_CCTV_426878.html Police believe 12 people travelled in a convoy of four cars to the scene of a shooting murder in Fairfield. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:52:06 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/09/Fairfield_murder_caught_on_CCTV_426878.html National - Regional http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/09/Vic_petrol_tank_leak_contained_426750.html A 3.5 million litre petrol tank leak has been contained at an oil refinery in Melbourne. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:14:10 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/09/Vic_petrol_tank_leak_contained_426750.html National - Regional http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/09/QLD_parliament_resumes_with_busy_agenda_426574.html Qld parliament will resume today with surrogacy laws and the A1GP debacle to dominate debate. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:47:29 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/09/QLD_parliament_resumes_with_busy_agenda_426574.html National - Regional http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/09/Neal_hits_back_at_NSW_Labor_members_426572.html Labor MP Belinda Neal has hit back at party branch members who have called for her to step down. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:45:33 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/09/Neal_hits_back_at_NSW_Labor_members_426572.html National - Regional http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/09/QLD_damage_bill_to_top_100_million_426571.html The damage bill of Queensland's wild weather will amount to an estimated $100 million. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:45:31 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/09/QLD_damage_bill_to_top_100_million_426571.html National - Regional http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/09/Leaking_oil_tank_threatening_collapse_426570.html A leaking petrol tank at the Mobil oil refinery in Melbourne's west is threatening to collapse. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:45:29 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/09/Leaking_oil_tank_threatening_collapse_426570.html National - Regional http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/08/Reef_holds_clues_of_climate_history_426487.html World academics will gather in Nth Qld this week for a Great Barrier Reef expedition on climate change. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:18:40 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/08/Reef_holds_clues_of_climate_history_426487.html National - Regional http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/08/Girl_complained_of_mums_abuse_426486.html A girl had complained she was being physically abused by her mother months before she allegedly killed her. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:18:39 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/08/Girl_complained_of_mums_abuse_426486.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/08/Melb_teacher_gagged_students_426485.html A court has heard that a former teacher at an exclusive Melbourne school bound and gagged his students. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:18:39 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/08/Melb_teacher_gagged_students_426485.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/08/Capacity_to_increase_on_Christmas_Island_426484.html The capacity of the Christmas Island immigration detention centre is set to be increased within weeks. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:18:39 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/08/Capacity_to_increase_on_Christmas_Island_426484.html National - Regional http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/08/Rockhampton_charge_upgraded_426483.html A man charged over an Australia Day assault on an elderly woman will have his charge upgraded to murder. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:18:38 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/08/Rockhampton_charge_upgraded_426483.html National - Regional http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/08/Debate_rages_over_P-plater_safety_426482.html A P-plated car accident which killed three teenagers has stimulated another debate over teenage drivers. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:18:38 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/08/Debate_rages_over_P-plater_safety_426482.html National - Regional http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/08/Report_dashes_hopes_of_food_bowl_426481.html A new report has dashed hopes that northern Australia is the nation's next potential food bowl. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:18:38 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/08/Report_dashes_hopes_of_food_bowl_426481.html National - Regional http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/08/Family_hear_of_sons_death_on_Facebook_426480.html Police have defended a delay which led to a Sydney family learning of their son's death via Facebook. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:18:37 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/08/Family_hear_of_sons_death_on_Facebook_426480.html National - Regional http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/08/Parents_plea_for_bullies_to_be_jailed_426479.html Parents of a waitress bullied at work have pleaded for the law to allow courts to jail workplace bullies. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:18:37 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/08/Parents_plea_for_bullies_to_be_jailed_426479.html National - Regional http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/08/WA_drought_linked_to_snow_in_Antarctica_426234.html Research has revealed a link between snowfall in eastern Antarctica and rainfall in Australia's southwest. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:44:21 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/08/WA_drought_linked_to_snow_in_Antarctica_426234.html National - Regional http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/08/SA_drivers_one_point_off_losing_licence_426229.html New statistics show more than 61 000 SA drivers are just one point away from losing their licence. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:28:07 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/08/SA_drivers_one_point_off_losing_licence_426229.html National - Regional http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/08/Toddler_in_car_with_alleged_drunk_father_426226.html An unlicensed driver has been caught drunk behind the wheel with his toddler allegedly on the front seat. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:24:32 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/08/Toddler_in_car_with_alleged_drunk_father_426226.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/08/Rent-free_smart_home_search_426225.html The search is on for a family to live in Australia's first ever smart home, rent-free, for a year. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:20:40 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/08/Rent-free_smart_home_search_426225.html National - Regional http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/08/Country_doctors_threaten_to_leave_Vic_426224.html One-third of Victorian country doctors could leave if they' don't receive funds for a rescue package. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:19:27 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/08/Country_doctors_threaten_to_leave_Vic_426224.html National - Regional http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/08/Police_prank_goes_belly_up_in_QLD_426202.html Four Queensland police officers are facing disciplinary action after dressing up as robbers in a prank. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:47:38 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/08/Police_prank_goes_belly_up_in_QLD_426202.html National - Regional http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/08/Knifepoint_robber_to_face_court_426201.html A man who allegedly robbed three women at knifepoint in Melbourne is facing numerous charges. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:47:35 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/08/Knifepoint_robber_to_face_court_426201.html National - Regional http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/08/Academics_to_descend_upon_reef_426200.html World academics will gather in Nth Qld this week for a Great Barrier Reef expedition on climate change. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:47:33 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/08/Academics_to_descend_upon_reef_426200.html National - Regional http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/08/Mother_taken_by_torrent_of_water_426198.html A 47-year-old woman has died after been swept away by flash floods in central Queensland. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:47:31 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/08/Mother_taken_by_torrent_of_water_426198.html National - Regional http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/08/Wild_weather_to_continue_in_NSW_426197.html The Bureau of Meteorology says more wild weather is expected for Sydney with flood warnings in place. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:47:29 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2010/02/08/Wild_weather_to_continue_in_NSW_426197.html National - Regional http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Rural/2010/02/09/Govt_delays_plan_to_protect_Cape_York_426866.html The govt is keeping Cape York off a list of heritage sites until it wins support from Aboriginal landowners. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:18:31 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Rural/2010/02/09/Govt_delays_plan_to_protect_Cape_York_426866.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Rural/2010/02/09/Qld_slams_bid_to_block_Wild_Rivers_Act_426865.html The Qld govt has rejected Tony Abbott's bid to overturn the state's wild rivers legislation. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:16:52 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Rural/2010/02/09/Qld_slams_bid_to_block_Wild_Rivers_Act_426865.html National - Rural http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Rural/2010/02/09/Meat_workers_face_axe_in_Darling_Downs_426864.html Meat workers are waiting to hear if they've lost their jobs on the Darling Downs. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:15:34 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Rural/2010/02/09/Meat_workers_face_axe_in_Darling_Downs_426864.html National - Rural http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Rural/2010/02/09/Hunter_Valley_energy_farm_426862.html A $190 million renewable energy farm will provide power for 47,000 Hunter Valley homes. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:10:59 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Rural/2010/02/09/Hunter_Valley_energy_farm_426862.html National - Rural http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Rural/2010/02/08/Top_end_not_food_bowl_426451.html A new report has dashed hopes that northern Australia is the nation's next potential food bowl. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:33:07 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Rural/2010/02/08/Top_end_not_food_bowl_426451.html National - Rural http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Rural/2010/02/08/Tax_breaks_for_rural_residents_423851.html The federal government has been urged to give more generous tax breaks for people living in remote areas. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:32:52 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Rural/2010/02/08/Tax_breaks_for_rural_residents_423851.html National - Rural http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Rural/2010/02/08/WA_drought_linked_to_Antarctica_426433.html Research has revealed a link between snowfall in eastern Antarctica and rainfall in Australia's southwest. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:32:49 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Rural/2010/02/08/WA_drought_linked_to_Antarctica_426433.html National - Rural http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Rural/2010/02/08/Country_doctors_threaten_to_leave_426432.html One-third of Victorian country doctors could leave if they' don't receive funds for a rescue package. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:32:47 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Rural/2010/02/08/Country_doctors_threaten_to_leave_426432.html National - Rural http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/02/10/Stranded_panda_lured_to_safety_in_China_426917.html A wild giant panda was lured to safety after stranding itself on a mountain cliff in Sichuan, China. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:58:33 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/02/10/Stranded_panda_lured_to_safety_in_China_426917.html Odd Spot http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/02/09/Sumo_sings_to_promote_his_sport_426817.html A former grand sumo champion has appeared in a TV ad promoting the US comedy 'Glee' in Japan. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:55:57 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/02/09/Sumo_sings_to_promote_his_sport_426817.html Odd Spot http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/02/09/TV_company_fined_over_rat_death_426747.html ITV has been fined for animal cruelty during the making of I'm A Celebrity Get Me Of Here. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:05:26 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/02/09/TV_company_fined_over_rat_death_426747.html Odd Spot http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/02/09/Super_Bowl_breaks_US_TV_record_426649.html The 44th NFL Super Bowl has set a record for the biggest US television audience in history. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:32:41 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/02/09/Super_Bowl_breaks_US_TV_record_426649.html Odd Spot http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/02/09/Russians_ditch_Aboriginal_costumes_426547.html A Russian ice skating pair whose 'Aboriginal' routine hurt Australians have decided to ditch their costumes. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:39:42 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/02/09/Russians_ditch_Aboriginal_costumes_426547.html Odd Spot http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/02/09/British_PM_turns_to_bananas_for_votes_426545.html PM Gordon Brown is reportedly preparing himself for the campaign trail by eating up to nine bananas a day. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:35:11 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/02/09/British_PM_turns_to_bananas_for_votes_426545.html Odd Spot http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/02/09/Offensive_plate_combinations_rise_in_NZ_426544.html Personalised plates pulled off Kiwi cars for being too offensive include DRGDLR, QUICKE and RNUDWN. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:31:13 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/02/09/Offensive_plate_combinations_rise_in_NZ_426544.html Odd Spot http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/02/09/Shy_Kiwi_buys_mansion_for_A20_426517.html A man has scored himself a million-dollar New Zealand mansion for $A20 in an online competition. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:41:52 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/02/09/Shy_Kiwi_buys_mansion_for_A20_426517.html Odd Spot http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/02/08/Aussie_sets_record_swallowing_18_swords_426320.html An Australian street performer has set a new Guinness World Record by swallowing 18 swords at the same time. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:27:42 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/02/08/Aussie_sets_record_swallowing_18_swords_426320.html Odd Spot http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/02/08/Olympic_chiefs_sweat_over_snow_426236.html The Cypress Olympic site has been plagued by a lack of snow as Vancouver is bathed in mild temperatures. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:03:16 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/02/08/Olympic_chiefs_sweat_over_snow_426236.html Odd Spot http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/02/08/Topless_women_protest_Ukraine_election_426220.html Four young women naked from the waist up have protested at a Ukrainian polling station. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:11:59 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/02/08/Topless_women_protest_Ukraine_election_426220.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/02/08/Merrymakers_in_Venice_for_Carnival_426166.html Masked merrymakers are cavorting in Venice to mark the start of pre-Lenten Carnival. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:46:26 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2010/02/08/Merrymakers_in_Venice_for_Carnival_426166.html Odd Spot http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2010/02/10/Federal_govt_backs_down_on_5m_penalty_426918.html The federal government backed down on a plan to slug corporations up to $5 million for market misconduct. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:04:11 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2010/02/10/Federal_govt_backs_down_on_5m_penalty_426918.html Politics http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2010/02/09/Sri_Lanka_opposition_leader_arrested_426842.html Sri Lanka's defeated presidential candidate Sarath Fonseka has been arrested and is to be court-martialled. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:38:42 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2010/02/09/Sri_Lanka_opposition_leader_arrested_426842.html Politics http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2010/02/09/Yanukovich_wins_Ukraine_election_426825.html Pro-Russia candidate Viktor Yanukovich has won Ukraine's presidential election. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:17:31 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2010/02/09/Yanukovich_wins_Ukraine_election_426825.html Politics http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2010/02/09/Airport_security_to_get_boost_426798.html The federal government has announced it will spend $200 million to boost security at Australian airports. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:30:36 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2010/02/09/Airport_security_to_get_boost_426798.html Politics http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2010/02/09/Brown_stands_firm_as_Afghan_toll_rises_426737.html Britain has vowed to stay in Afghanistan after the death toll reached the number killed in the Falklands. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:58:31 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2010/02/09/Brown_stands_firm_as_Afghan_toll_rises_426737.html Politics http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2010/02/09/MPs_continue_to_work_on_ETS_426562.html It is estimated that 70 bureaucrats are working on the government's ETS despite dismal support for the plan. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:25:51 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2010/02/09/MPs_continue_to_work_on_ETS_426562.html Politics http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2010/02/09/Rudd_wants_to_lift_legal_drinking_age_426561.html Prime Minister Kevin Rudd says he'd personally like to see the legal drinking age lifted to 21 years. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:25:49 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2010/02/09/Rudd_wants_to_lift_legal_drinking_age_426561.html Politics http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2010/02/09/School_girl_grills_Rudd_on_promises_426559.html PM Kevin Rudd has been forced to defend the delay on school computers after being grilled by a school girl. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:17:02 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2010/02/09/School_girl_grills_Rudd_on_promises_426559.html Politics http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2010/02/09/Abbott_a_danger_to_the_Aust_economy_426558.html Labor has said that an Abbott government would be a danger to the Australian economy. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:12:13 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2010/02/09/Abbott_a_danger_to_the_Aust_economy_426558.html Politics http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2010/02/09/Obamas_new_climate_change_agency_426557.html The Obama administration has proposed a new agency to study and report on the changing climate. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:04:31 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2010/02/09/Obamas_new_climate_change_agency_426557.html Politics http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2010/02/09/Rudd_disgusted_over_racism_stories_426556.html Kevin Rudd has fielded questions on the safety of foreign students, admitting concern over racism. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:04:28 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2010/02/09/Rudd_disgusted_over_racism_stories_426556.html Politics http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2010/02/09/Neal_hits_back_at_Labor_members_426555.html Labor MP Belinda Neal has hit back at party branch members who have called for her to step down. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:04:13 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2010/02/09/Neal_hits_back_at_Labor_members_426555.html Politics http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2010/02/09/Coalition_to_offer_paid_parental_leave_426518.html The Coalition will attempt to win over family and female voters by offering six months paid parental leave. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:47:20 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2010/02/09/Coalition_to_offer_paid_parental_leave_426518.html Politics http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2010/02/08/Costa_Rica_elects_first_female_leader_426469.html Laura Chinchilla has thanked Costa Rica's voters for electing her as president. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:01:09 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2010/02/08/Costa_Rica_elects_first_female_leader_426469.html Politics http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2010/02/08/Christmas_Island_capacity_increase_426454.html The capacity of the Christmas Island immigration detention centre is set to be increased within weeks. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:48:45 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2010/02/08/Christmas_Island_capacity_increase_426454.html Politics http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2010/02/08/Chinchilla_leads_Costa_Rica_election_426453.html Early election results show Laura Chinchilla is on track to become Costa Rica's first female president. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:48:45 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2010/02/08/Chinchilla_leads_Costa_Rica_election_426453.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2010/02/08/Afghan_leader_eyes_conscription_426343.html Afghan President Hamid Karzai says he is mulling a return to a conscript army. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:13:38 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2010/02/08/Afghan_leader_eyes_conscription_426343.html Politics http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2010/02/08/Govt_to_tighten_immigration_scheme_426300.html The govt is planning to tighten immigration, potentially preventing thousands from entering the country. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 01:18:16 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2010/02/08/Govt_to_tighten_immigration_scheme_426300.html Politics http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2010/02/08/Unions_seek_increase_in_minimum_wage_426299.html Trade unions are to campaign for an increase to the minimum wage for 1.3 million low-paid workers. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 01:18:15 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2010/02/08/Unions_seek_increase_in_minimum_wage_426299.html Politics http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2010/02/08/Yanukovych_leads_Ukraine_runoff_426280.html Ukraine opposition leader Viktor Yanukovych looks set to become the country's next president. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:21:15 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2010/02/08/Yanukovych_leads_Ukraine_runoff_426280.html Politics http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2010/02/08/Ahmadinejad_orders_higher_enrichment_426168.html Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has ordered Iran's atomic chief to begin higher uranium enrichment. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:47:56 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2010/02/08/Ahmadinejad_orders_higher_enrichment_426168.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2010/02/08/Ivory_Coast_election_boss_denies_fraud_426164.html Ivory Coast's electoral commission chief is refusing to resign over voter fraud allegations. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:44:40 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2010/02/08/Ivory_Coast_election_boss_denies_fraud_426164.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2010/02/08/Iraqi_MP_decide_on_Saddam_candidates_426163.html Iraqi MPs will meet to debate a decision to allow questionable candidates to compete in the next election. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:42:49 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2010/02/08/Iraqi_MP_decide_on_Saddam_candidates_426163.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2010/02/08/UK_PM_weeps_over_death_of_daughter_426148.html British PM Gordon Brown has wept while talking about the death of his daughter in a television interview. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:56:30 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2010/02/08/UK_PM_weeps_over_death_of_daughter_426148.html Politics http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2010/02/08/Palin_wows_US_conservatives_426147.html Sarah Palin has wowed US conservatives and has layed down the gauntlet to President Barack Obama. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:56:24 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2010/02/08/Palin_wows_US_conservatives_426147.html Politics http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2010/02/08/Female_Iraqi_election_candidate_killed_426146.html A woman planning to stand in Iraq's general election has been gunned down in the northern city of Mosul. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:56:21 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2010/02/08/Female_Iraqi_election_candidate_killed_426146.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2010/02/08/Malcolm_Turnbull_to_cross_the_floor_426145.html Federal parliament will face another round of debate over climate change this week. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:56:19 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2010/02/08/Malcolm_Turnbull_to_cross_the_floor_426145.html Politics http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Minichiello_ready_to_prove_himself_426877.html Anthony Minichiello says his injuries are behind him and he's ready to prove he is the best fullback. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:44:42 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Minichiello_ready_to_prove_himself_426877.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Corica_to_retire_426876.html Sydney FC veteran Steve Corica is set to announce his retirement. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:38:17 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Corica_to_retire_426876.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Indonesias_bid_for_2022_World_Cup_426875.html Indonesia's bid to host the 2022 football World Cup is growing increasingly uncertain. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:31:55 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Indonesias_bid_for_2022_World_Cup_426875.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Storm_name_understrength_team_426873.html Melbourne has named an understrength team for their first NRL pre-season trial match against Brisbane. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:20:46 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Storm_name_understrength_team_426873.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Redbacks_in_control_at_the_WACA_426872.html SA is at five for 309 in reply to WA's 284 at stumps on day two of the Sheffield Shield clash. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:15:56 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Redbacks_in_control_at_the_WACA_426872.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Victoria_cautious_on_global_Twenty20_426871.html Victorian cricket has reacted cautiously to reports it is set to join a new worldwide Twenty20 competition. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:12:27 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Victoria_cautious_on_global_Twenty20_426871.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Berdych_overcomes_Odesnik_426870.html Tomas Berdych has advanced to round two of the SAP Open with a 6-1 6-7 (5-7) 7-5 win over Wayne Odesnik. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:03:00 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Berdych_overcomes_Odesnik_426870.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Bombers_young_guns_under_cloud_426854.html The immediate future of Michael Hurley is uncertain heading into Friday night's AFL pre-season opener. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:37:56 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Bombers_young_guns_under_cloud_426854.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Former_Socceroos_coach_signs_to_Mariners_426852.html Former Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has signed a three-year deal to take over the Central Coast Mariners. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:21:50 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Former_Socceroos_coach_signs_to_Mariners_426852.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Big_Willie_fires_up_426851.html A fired-up Willie Mason has said that the clubs that brushed him will live to regret it. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:09:42 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Big_Willie_fires_up_426851.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Aussie_bobsleigh_team_decision_on_ice_426850.html Australia's women's bobsleigh team will find out today whether they can compete at the Winter Olympics. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:04:04 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Aussie_bobsleigh_team_decision_on_ice_426850.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Doug_pulls_the_rug_from_under_Windies_426836.html The West Indies have been bowled out by Australia for a meagre 170 in 39.4 overs at Adelaide Oval. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:12:07 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Doug_pulls_the_rug_from_under_Windies_426836.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Star_Saints_still_on_Super_Bowl_high_426829.html The New Orleans Saints celebrated long into the Florida night after their win over the Indianapolis Colts. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:31:47 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Star_Saints_still_on_Super_Bowl_high_426829.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Bartholomeusz_ready_to_take_on_flyhalf_426824.html Western Force utility back Mark Bartholomeusz is confident he can take on the flyhalf role in the Super 14. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:13:18 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Bartholomeusz_ready_to_take_on_flyhalf_426824.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Bushrangers_name_13-man_squad_426821.html Victoria has named a 13-man squad for Wednesday's vital one-day cricket match against NSW at the MCG. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:07:21 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Bushrangers_name_13-man_squad_426821.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/All_Stars_prize_to_boost_community_426819.html The NRL will inject the $1.5 million Rugby League All Stars prize pool into community programs. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:02:43 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/All_Stars_prize_to_boost_community_426819.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Rocky_road_ends_sweetly_for_Blues_426816.html The Blues have announced a multi-million dollar sponsorship deal with confectionery company Mars. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:54:56 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Rocky_road_ends_sweetly_for_Blues_426816.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Community_programs_boosted_by_prize_pool_426770.html The NRL announced a $1.5 million Rugby League All Stars prize pool will be injected into community programs. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:18:41 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Community_programs_boosted_by_prize_pool_426770.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Siddle_sidelined_for_up_to_five_months_426751.html Australian paceman Peter Siddle will be sidelined for up to five months due to a back injury. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:15:31 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Siddle_sidelined_for_up_to_five_months_426751.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Mrdja_defends_controversial_move_426749.html Melbourne striker Nik Mrdja has defended his transfer from Central Coast, saying it was within the rules. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:09:43 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Mrdja_defends_controversial_move_426749.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Gazza_faces_drink_driving_charge_426716.html Former England star Paul Gascoigne has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:01:46 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Gazza_faces_drink_driving_charge_426716.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/V8s_dump_Barbagallo_426705.html V8 Supercars Australia has dumped Barbagallo from its 2010 schedule. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:38:29 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/V8s_dump_Barbagallo_426705.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Elsom_Giteau_named_in_Brumbies_426684.html Rocky Elsom and Matt Giteau have been named to make their Brumbies' debuts in the Super 14 season opener. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:07:20 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Elsom_Giteau_named_in_Brumbies_426684.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Melksham_Still_to_play_first_game_426667.html Essendon youngsters Jake Melksham and Michael Still will play in the AFL clash against West Coast. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:30:13 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Melksham_Still_to_play_first_game_426667.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Steyn_credits_performance_to_planning_426662.html South Africa's Dale Steyn took seven wickets for 51 runs on the third day of the first Test against India. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:14:12 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Steyn_credits_performance_to_planning_426662.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Piquet_to_enter_Trucks_race_at_Daytona_426644.html Former F1 driver Nelson Piquet Jr will enter the NASCAR Truck Series at Daytona International Speedway. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:22:42 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Piquet_to_enter_Trucks_race_at_Daytona_426644.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Fuller_arrested_Carroll_charged_426629.html Stoke City player Ricardo Fuller has been arrested on suspicions of assaulting a man in a nightclub. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:43:21 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Fuller_arrested_Carroll_charged_426629.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Super_Saints_win_a_fairy_tale_426599.html The Saints and the people of New Orleans are celebrating after winning their first Super bowl, 31-17. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:58:24 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Super_Saints_win_a_fairy_tale_426599.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/McCaw_to_miss_three_rounds_of_Super_14_426591.html All Blacks captain Richie McCaw is to miss the first three rounds of the Super 14 on a 'sabbatical'. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:38:11 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/McCaw_to_miss_three_rounds_of_Super_14_426591.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Catalans_players_arrested_after_brawl_426590.html Five players from the Catalans Dragons have been arrested following an alleged brawl in Leeds, Nth England. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:32:11 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Catalans_players_arrested_after_brawl_426590.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Terry_thanks_Chelseas_fans_426589.html Chelsea's John Terry has thanked the club's fans for their support after losing the England captaincy. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:24:47 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Terry_thanks_Chelseas_fans_426589.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Aussies_aiming_to_remain_unbeaten_426552.html Australia and the West Indies clash in game two of the one-day series in Adelaide today. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:02:24 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Aussies_aiming_to_remain_unbeaten_426552.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Cats_announce_Stokes_penalties_426541.html The AFL career of Geelong's Mathew Stokes is on hold for at least three months as he faces cocaine charges. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:20:52 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Cats_announce_Stokes_penalties_426541.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Americas_Cup_opener_postponed_426538.html A lack of wind has led organisers to postpone the first race of the 33rd America's Cup. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:14:48 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Americas_Cup_opener_postponed_426538.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Steurs_wins_stage_two_of_Tour_of_Qatar_426536.html Belgian Topsport rider Geert Steurs has won the second stage of the Tour of Qatar. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:12:38 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Steurs_wins_stage_two_of_Tour_of_Qatar_426536.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Warne_slams_Strauss_for_Bangladesh_break_426535.html Shane Warne has accused Andrew Strauss of showing a 'lack of respect for Test cricket'. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:08:35 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/09/Warne_slams_Strauss_for_Bangladesh_break_426535.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Mariners_finally_taste_success_426478.html Central Coast has won its first match in 10 games with a 3-0 victory over Newcastle at Bluetongue Stadium. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:07:24 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Mariners_finally_taste_success_426478.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Waugh_to_remain_focused_426477.html Phil Waugh is adamant George Smith's departure from international rugby won't change his own focus. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:50:36 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Waugh_to_remain_focused_426477.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/First_Americas_Cup_race_postponed_426476.html Lack of wind has postponed the start of the first race of the 33rd America's Cup between Alinghi and Oracle. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:43:18 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/First_Americas_Cup_race_postponed_426476.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Kemp_needs_knee_reconstruction_426475.html Melbourne Victory defender Matthew Kemp will be out of action for nine months due to a knee reconstruction. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:33:30 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Kemp_needs_knee_reconstruction_426475.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Stricker_the_worlds_best_active_golfer_426473.html Steve Stricker has been listed as the world's best active golfer according to the rankings. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:10:37 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Stricker_the_worlds_best_active_golfer_426473.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/New_Tah_Barnes_ready_to_tackle_old_mates_426471.html New Waratah Berrick Barnes will encounter his state of birth Queensland in the opening Super 14 clash. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:03:25 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/New_Tah_Barnes_ready_to_tackle_old_mates_426471.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/NRL_goes_on_the_attack_out_west_426467.html The All Stars side held a coaching clinic for kids in Blacktown in a bid to protect western Sydney from AFL. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:54:36 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/NRL_goes_on_the_attack_out_west_426467.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/WA_all_out_against_Redbacks_426466.html WA has been bowled out for 284 on day one of their Sheffield Shield clash with South Australia at the WACA. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:41:08 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/WA_all_out_against_Redbacks_426466.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Ndou_slams_Mundine_fight_decision_426461.html IBO welterweight world champion Lovemore Ndou has slammed Anthony Mundine for his proposed fight. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:28:28 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Ndou_slams_Mundine_fight_decision_426461.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Perth_V8_event_scrapped_426460.html The V8 Supercars round in Perth has been scrapped by the sport's governing body. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:16:41 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Perth_V8_event_scrapped_426460.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/This_is_goodbye_Sailor_426459.html Wendell Sailor has officially retired after St George Illawarra's loss to Brisbane in the 2009 NRL finals. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:13:14 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/This_is_goodbye_Sailor_426459.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Webber_leads_local_hopes_in_grand_prix_426443.html Mark Webber will be Australia's first grand prix-winning driver after competing in the Aussie Grand Prix. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:12:55 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Webber_leads_local_hopes_in_grand_prix_426443.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Stokes_suspended_until_round_eight_426424.html Geelong has suspended Mathew Stokes until round eight of the AFL season after drug charges against him. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:41:45 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Stokes_suspended_until_round_eight_426424.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Australia_chasing_unbeaten_summer_426396.html Australia is confident they are within reach of an unbeaten home summer for the first time in nine seasons. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:11:43 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Australia_chasing_unbeaten_summer_426396.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Rebels_making_progress_with_Gasnier_426393.html New Super 15 Franchise the Rebels have hosted a meeting with former league star Mark Gasnier. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:57:12 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Rebels_making_progress_with_Gasnier_426393.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Anstey_and_Mackinnon_announce_retirement_426391.html Chris Anstey and Sam Mackinnon have both announced their retirement from Australian basketball. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:45:59 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Anstey_and_Mackinnon_announce_retirement_426391.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Aloisi_sticks_it_to_critics_426385.html John Aloisi has scored two crucial goals to clinch Sydney FC's 3-2 win over Perth Glory. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:25:01 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Aloisi_sticks_it_to_critics_426385.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Rule_changes_for_NAB_cup_426384.html The AFL is set to trial four new rules in this year's NAB Cup. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:24:35 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Rule_changes_for_NAB_cup_426384.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/NSW_welcome_back_Warner_and_Smith_426383.html NSW have welcomed back Steven Smith and David Warner for their match against Victoria on Wednesday. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:23:51 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/NSW_welcome_back_Warner_and_Smith_426383.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Irish_prepare_for_French_clash_426381.html The Irish will go head to head with France in next Saturday's rugby union clash in Paris. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:22:14 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Irish_prepare_for_French_clash_426381.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Bellucci_claims_Movistar_Open_title_426380.html Thomaz Bellucci has won the Movistar Open tennis title after defeating Juan Monaco 6-2 0-6 6-4. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:20:57 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Bellucci_claims_Movistar_Open_title_426380.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Hull_winger_off_to_great_start_426363.html Two tries from Hull winger Peter Fox has helped Justin Morgan's side claim a 30-12 win over Salford. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:34:11 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Hull_winger_off_to_great_start_426363.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Czechs_through_to_Fed_Cup_semi_426362.html The Czechs are through to the Fed Cup semi finals after a dramatic 3-2 win against Germany. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:34:10 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Czechs_through_to_Fed_Cup_semi_426362.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Capello_eager_for_Wales_clash_426361.html England has been pitted against Wales in the qualifiers for Euro 2012. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:34:10 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Capello_eager_for_Wales_clash_426361.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Stricker_holds_nerve_to_claim_victory_426360.html Golfer Steve Stricker has claimed a two-shot win over Donald to snatch victory at the Northern Trust Open. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:34:09 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Stricker_holds_nerve_to_claim_victory_426360.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Hermans_dream_win_426358.html Golfer Jim Herman has described his victory at the Moonah Classic as the biggest win of his 10-year career. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:34:09 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Hermans_dream_win_426358.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Lopez_crowned_SA_Tennis_Open_Champion_426359.html Feliciano Lopez has been crowned SA Tennis Open champion after a comfortable straight sets victory. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:34:09 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Lopez_crowned_SA_Tennis_Open_Champion_426359.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Frankfurt_fights_back_to_snatch_victory_426357.html Eintracht Frankfurt has jumped to seventh in the Bundesliga after a 3-2 victory. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:34:08 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Frankfurt_fights_back_to_snatch_victory_426357.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Breakers_confident_after_win_426356.html The Breakers are going into their last home game confident after defeating the Wollongong Hawks. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:34:08 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Breakers_confident_after_win_426356.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Saints_defeat_Colts_to_win_Super_Bowl_426353.html The New Orleans Saints became Super Bowl champions after rallying to beat the Indianapolis Colts 31-17. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:09:04 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Saints_defeat_Colts_to_win_Super_Bowl_426353.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Slater_injured_at_All_Stars_training_426346.html The NRL All Stars could be looking for a new fullback after Billy Slater suffered an injury. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:26:35 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Slater_injured_at_All_Stars_training_426346.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Birmingham_victorious_over_Wolves_426345.html Birmingham have earned a dramatic victory with a 2-1 win over local rivals Wolves. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:25:53 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Birmingham_victorious_over_Wolves_426345.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Anglo-Welsh_Cup_semi-finalists_sorted_426322.html Gloucester has secured a 31-29 victory over Harlequins and a place in the Anglo-Welsh Cup semi-finals. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:37:22 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Anglo-Welsh_Cup_semi-finalists_sorted_426322.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Giteau_confident_of_playing_Force_426318.html Matt Giteau is confident of playing the Super 14 opener for the Brumbies against the Western Force. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:23:21 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Giteau_confident_of_playing_Force_426318.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Qld_win_the_toss_and_bat_first_426278.html Qld have won the toss and decided to bat first in their Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania on Monday. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:18:15 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Qld_win_the_toss_and_bat_first_426278.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Stricker_takes_No_2_spot_426267.html Steve Stricker beat England's Luke Donald by two strokes at the Northern Trust Open on Sunday. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:54:17 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Stricker_takes_No_2_spot_426267.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Keane_fires_for_Celtic_426256.html Celtic has overcome Dunfermline 4-2, to book its place in the quarter-finals of the Scottish Cup. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:18:08 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Keane_fires_for_Celtic_426256.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Inter_cruise_as_Roma_home_in_on_record_426251.html Inter Milan have continued towards a fifth straight Italian Serie A title by crushing Cagliari 3-0. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:50:07 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Inter_cruise_as_Roma_home_in_on_record_426251.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Chelsea_back_on_top_of_Premier_League_426221.html Chelsea has put an end to Arsenal's remaining title dreams at Stamford Bridge, with a 2-0 win. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:14:13 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Chelsea_back_on_top_of_Premier_League_426221.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Jimenez_wins_Desert_Classic_426209.html Spanish veteran Miguel Angel Jimenez has won the Dubai Desert Classic, defeating European No.1 Lee Westwood. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:58:03 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Jimenez_wins_Desert_Classic_426209.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Japan_takes_WBA_flyweight_title_426176.html Japan's Daiki Kameda has become the new world champion of the WBA flyweight class over Thailand. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:22:44 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Japan_takes_WBA_flyweight_title_426176.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Americas_Cup_duel_set_to_begin_426141.html The 33rd America's Cup is to begin in Spain with US side Oracle against Swiss defenders Alinghi. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:52:09 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Americas_Cup_duel_set_to_begin_426141.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Mayne_sticks_with_Dockers_426139.html Fremantle forward Chris Mayne has signed a one-year contract extension with the club until the end of 2011. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:42:01 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Mayne_sticks_with_Dockers_426139.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Sydney_FC_and_Melbourne_for_top_spot_426137.html Sydney FC will take on Melbourne Victory on Sunday to decide the A-League minor premiership. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:30:41 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Sydney_FC_and_Melbourne_for_top_spot_426137.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Warriors_Redbacks_to_battle_426135.html SA and WA will battle it out at the WACA today, each trying to keep their Sheffield Shield seasons alive. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:24:16 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Warriors_Redbacks_to_battle_426135.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Bastareaud_leads_France_to_18-9_win_426133.html Mathieu Bastareaud helped France win 18-9 against Scotland in their Six Nations rugby opener. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:16:08 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2010/02/08/Bastareaud_leads_France_to_18-9_win_426133.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2010/02/10/Valentines_Day_brings_more_viruses_426915.html Anti-virus companies have warned people to be wary of spam and viruses in the lead up to Valentine's Day. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:48:55 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2010/02/10/Valentines_Day_brings_more_viruses_426915.html Technology http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2010/02/09/300000_Toyota_Priuses_recalled_426815.html Toyota plans to recall about 300,000 Prius hybrids worldwide over a brake problem. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:49:45 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2010/02/09/300000_Toyota_Priuses_recalled_426815.html Technology http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2010/02/09/JB_Hi-Fi_shares_fall_on_CEO_news_426814.html JB Hi-Fi's announcement that the company's CEO would be stepping down saw shares fall 5 per cent. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:49:44 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2010/02/09/JB_Hi-Fi_shares_fall_on_CEO_news_426814.html Technology http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2010/02/09/Optus_customer_growth_drives_profits_426813.html Optus net profit grew by 16 per cent with mobile revenues and customer numbers continuing to rise. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:49:44 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2010/02/09/Optus_customer_growth_drives_profits_426813.html Technology http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2010/02/09/Endeavour_blasts_off_into_space_426647.html The US space shuttle Endeavour and its crew of six astronauts has lifted off. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:25:31 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2010/02/09/Endeavour_blasts_off_into_space_426647.html Technology http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2010/02/09/Conroy_suggested_staffer_for_NBN_job_426606.html The NBN Co's government relations point man was recommended by Communications Minister Stephen Conroy. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:08:40 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2010/02/09/Conroy_suggested_staffer_for_NBN_job_426606.html Technology http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2010/02/09/Google_making_live_translation_service_426592.html Language lessons may be a thing of the past if Google cracks the live voice translation technology. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:42:03 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2010/02/09/Google_making_live_translation_service_426592.html Technology http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2010/02/09/Chinese_police_shut_down_hacker_trainers_426520.html Police in central China have shut down a hacker training operation that provided cyberattack lessons. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:22:04 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2010/02/09/Chinese_police_shut_down_hacker_trainers_426520.html Technology http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2010/02/08/Smart_home_in_NSW_up_for_grab_426423.html The search is on for a family to live in Australia's first ever smart home. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:40:19 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2010/02/08/Smart_home_in_NSW_up_for_grab_426423.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2010/02/08/Facebook_spills_the_beans_on_sons_death_426422.html Police have defended a delay which led to a Sydney family learning of their son's death via Facebook. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:40:19 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2010/02/08/Facebook_spills_the_beans_on_sons_death_426422.html Technology http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2010/02/08/JB_Hi-Fi_reveals_record_half_year_profit_426421.html Retailer JB Hi-Fi has reported a 29 per cent increase in net profit for the first half of 2009/10. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:40:18 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2010/02/08/JB_Hi-Fi_reveals_record_half_year_profit_426421.html Technology http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2010/02/08/Plans_for_broadcast_license_rebates_426420.html The govt says it will offer broadcast license rebates in a bid to boost Australian content on commercial TV. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:40:18 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2010/02/08/Plans_for_broadcast_license_rebates_426420.html Technology http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2010/02/08/Israel_opens_electric_car_grid_426249.html Israel is on schedule to inaugurate a revolutionary electric car grid with dozens of recharge stations. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:44:10 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2010/02/08/Israel_opens_electric_car_grid_426249.html Technology http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2010/02/08/US_faces_serious_cyberthreat_426243.html An advisers says the US faces 'serious' cyberthreats that could compromise national security. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:17:52 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2010/02/08/US_faces_serious_cyberthreat_426243.html Technology http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/09/Sheens_wife_wants_case_dismissed_426855.html Actor Charlie Sheen and his wife have been reunited after a US judge modified a restraining order. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:40:56 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/09/Sheens_wife_wants_case_dismissed_426855.html World http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/09/Sri_Lanka_opposition_leader_faces_court_426841.html Sri Lanka's defeated presidential candidate Sarath Fonseka has been arrested and is to be court-martialled. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:37:55 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/09/Sri_Lanka_opposition_leader_faces_court_426841.html World http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/09/Growth_predicted_for_China_in_2010_426830.html A new economic report predicts strong growth of 11 per cent in the first quarter for China. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:34:30 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/09/Growth_predicted_for_China_in_2010_426830.html World http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/09/Singing_sumo_spruiks_Glee_to_Japan_426818.html A former grand sumo champion has appeared in a TV ad promoting the US comedy 'Glee' in Japan. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:58:57 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/09/Singing_sumo_spruiks_Glee_to_Japan_426818.html World http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/09/Indias_economy_set_for_growth_426776.html India's government has forecast growth for the nation's economy to expand by 7.2 per cent this fiscal year. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:46:08 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/09/Indias_economy_set_for_growth_426776.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/09/ITV_fined_over_reality_TV_rat_death_426746.html ITV has been fined for animal cruelty during the making of I'm A Celebrity Get Me Of Here. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:05:14 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/09/ITV_fined_over_reality_TV_rat_death_426746.html World http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/09/Terry_thanks_fans_for_support_426720.html Shamed footballer John Terry has offered his thanks to Chelsea fans for their support. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:23:25 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/09/Terry_thanks_fans_for_support_426720.html World http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/09/Search_for_plant_blast_survivors_ongoing_426719.html US authorities haven't given up hope of finding survivors in the rubble of a destroyed power plant. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:20:37 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/09/Search_for_plant_blast_survivors_ongoing_426719.html World http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/09/Officer_to_retrieve_Edwards_sex_tape_426698.html The Orange County Sheriff has appointed a security firm to help recover a John Edwards sex tape. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:25:36 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/09/Officer_to_retrieve_Edwards_sex_tape_426698.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/09/Fierce_winter_killing_Mongolian_animals_426696.html Up to 20 million farm animals may die in Mongolia as the fiercest winter in living memory grips the country. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:23:43 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/09/Fierce_winter_killing_Mongolian_animals_426696.html World http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/09/Murray_denies_manslaughter_426683.html Michael Jackson's doctor has pleaded not guilty after being charged with involuntary manslaughter. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:04:13 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/09/Murray_denies_manslaughter_426683.html World http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/09/Plot_to_bomb_Pakistan_hotel_foiled_426660.html Pakistan police says they have arrested six suspects who were plotting to attack a five-star hotel. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:56:07 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/09/Plot_to_bomb_Pakistan_hotel_foiled_426660.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/09/Schwarzenegger_to_carry_Olympic_torch_426659.html Arnold Schwarzenegger will be one of the runners to carry the Olympic flame. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:54:46 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/09/Schwarzenegger_to_carry_Olympic_torch_426659.html World http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/09/Paramilitary_disarms_in_N_Ireland_426620.html Two paramilitary groups have disarmed, helping close 'the last chapter' of conflict in Northern Ireland. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:17:50 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/09/Paramilitary_disarms_in_N_Ireland_426620.html World http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/09/Pope_condemns_priests_child_abuse_426619.html The Pope has condemned the abuse of children by priests in the wake of the Irish sex abuse scandals. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:17:50 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/09/Pope_condemns_priests_child_abuse_426619.html World http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/09/17_Indian_soldiers_killed_by_avalanche_426618.html Seventeen Indian soldiers have been killed in an avalanche at a warfare training camp in Kashmir. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:17:50 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/09/17_Indian_soldiers_killed_by_avalanche_426618.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/09/Haiti_single_is_UK_number_one_426617.html The Haiti relief charity single featuring a glittering cast of music stars has gone to number one in the UK. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:17:49 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/09/Haiti_single_is_UK_number_one_426617.html World http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/09/US_coast_braces_for_new_storm_426616.html The US east coast is bracing for a new storm after record snowfall paralysed transportation. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:17:49 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/09/US_coast_braces_for_new_storm_426616.html World http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/09/UK_PM_solid_as_Afghan_toll_rises_426615.html Britain has vowed to stay in Afghanistan after the death toll reached the number killed in the Falklands. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:17:48 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/09/UK_PM_solid_as_Afghan_toll_rises_426615.html World http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/09/Costa_Rica_elects_first_female_president_426614.html Laura Chinchilla has thanked Costa Rica's voters for electing her as president. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:17:48 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/09/Costa_Rica_elects_first_female_president_426614.html World http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/09/Endeavour_blasts_off_from_US_426612.html The US space shuttle Endeavour and its crew of six astronauts has lifted off. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:17:47 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/09/Endeavour_blasts_off_from_US_426612.html World http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/09/Toyota_looks_to_recall_300000_Priuses_426613.html Toyota plans to recall about 300,000 Prius hybrids worldwide over a brake problem. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:17:47 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/09/Toyota_looks_to_recall_300000_Priuses_426613.html World http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/09/Israel_frees_Aussie_woman_in_West_Bank_426611.html An Australian woman seized in a Palestinian-controlled part of the West Bank is set to be released. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:17:47 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/09/Israel_frees_Aussie_woman_in_West_Bank_426611.html World http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/09/Jackson_Dr_charged_with_manslaughter_426610.html Michael Jackson's doctor has been charged with involuntary manslaughter over the pop singer's death. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:17:46 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/09/Jackson_Dr_charged_with_manslaughter_426610.html World http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/09/Investigators_hunt_cause_of_plant_blast_426609.html Investigators are searching for the cause of a massive blast at an energy plant in the US which killed five. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:17:46 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/09/Investigators_hunt_cause_of_plant_blast_426609.html World http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/09/Yanukovich_wins_Ukraine_vote_426608.html Pro-Russia candidate Viktor Yanukovich has won Ukraine's presidential election. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:17:45 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/09/Yanukovich_wins_Ukraine_vote_426608.html World http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/Costa_Rica_elects_female_leader_426470.html Laura Chinchilla has thanked Costa Rica's voters for electing her as president. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:02:04 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/Costa_Rica_elects_female_leader_426470.html World http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/UK_cancer_patients_get_care_package_426449.html All cancer patients in the UK are to be offered free one-to-one care in their homes under Labour plans. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:24:52 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/UK_cancer_patients_get_care_package_426449.html World http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/Olympic_chiefs_sweat_it_over_snow_426447.html The Cypress Olympic site has been plagued by a lack of snow as Vancouver is bathed in mild temperatures. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:22:37 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/Olympic_chiefs_sweat_it_over_snow_426447.html World http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/Geithner_says_US_credit_rating_safe_426446.html The Treasury Secretary says the US govt won't lose its sterling credit rating despite budget deficits. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:20:46 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/Geithner_says_US_credit_rating_safe_426446.html World http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/Greeks_support_civil_servant_pay_cuts_426445.html A new survey shows the majority of the Greek population are behind cutting civil servants' pay and perks. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:20:45 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/Greeks_support_civil_servant_pay_cuts_426445.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/US_employers_increase_hours_426444.html A US survey shows employers are not hiring new workers, but are adding hours to the working week. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:20:45 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/US_employers_increase_hours_426444.html World http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/China_press_Nth_Korea_on_disarmament_426354.html A Chinese official trying to restart nuclear disarmament talks will meet Nth Korean leader Kim Jong-Il. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:23:53 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/China_press_Nth_Korea_on_disarmament_426354.html World http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/Five_dead_in_US_power_plant_blast_426281.html Five people are confirmed dead after a gas pipe explosion at a power station in the US state of Connecticut. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:14:25 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/Five_dead_in_US_power_plant_blast_426281.html World http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/Chinchilla_leads_in_Costa_Rica_election_426349.html Early election results show Laura Chinchilla is on track to become Costa Rica's first female president. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:32:45 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/Chinchilla_leads_in_Costa_Rica_election_426349.html World http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/Shamed_Terry_backed_by_Chelsea_fans_426296.html Shamed Chelsea player John Terry has been backed by fans at a match against Arsenal. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 01:12:24 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/Shamed_Terry_backed_by_Chelsea_fans_426296.html World http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/Haiti_charity_effort_song_426288.html Fans can now download Simon Cowell's charity song which is raising money for earthquake victims in Haiti. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:44:32 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/Haiti_charity_effort_song_426288.html World http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/Yanukovych_leading_Ukraine_runoff_426282.html Ukraine opposition leader Viktor Yanukovych looks set to become the country's next president. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:22:48 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/Yanukovych_leading_Ukraine_runoff_426282.html World http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/5_dead_in_US_power_plant_blast_426281.html Five people are confirmed dead after a gas pipe explosion at a power station in the US state of Connecticut. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:22:00 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/5_dead_in_US_power_plant_blast_426281.html World http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/Yanukovych_declares_victory_in_Ukraine_426252.html Pro-Russian candidate Viktor Yanukovych has declared victory in Ukraine's presidential contest. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:59:36 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/Yanukovych_declares_victory_in_Ukraine_426252.html World http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/Haitian_aid_effort_rushes_out_tents_426247.html Aid workers in Haiti are rushing to provide tents with the coming rainy season threatening further misery. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:39:21 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/Haitian_aid_effort_rushes_out_tents_426247.html World http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/Iran_begins_higher_uranium_enrichment_426227.html Hardline President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has ordered for Iran to begin enriching uranium to 20 per cent. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:25:11 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/Iran_begins_higher_uranium_enrichment_426227.html World http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/Venice_gets_masked_for_Carnival_426199.html Masked merrymakers are cavorting in Venice to mark the start of pre-Lenten Carnival. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:47:32 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/Venice_gets_masked_for_Carnival_426199.html World http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/Female_Iraqi_election_candidate_shot_426196.html A woman planning to stand in Iraq's general election has been gunned down in the northern city of Mosul. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:46:13 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/Female_Iraqi_election_candidate_shot_426196.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/Israel_arrests_Aussie_in_West_Bank_426195.html An Australian woman has been arrested by Israel's military in a pre-dawn raid in the occupied West Bank. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:46:13 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/Israel_arrests_Aussie_in_West_Bank_426195.html World http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/US_east_coast_battles_big_snowfall_426194.html A bitter chill has heaped new misery on the US east coast, leaving thousands shivering without power. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:46:12 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/US_east_coast_battles_big_snowfall_426194.html World http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/Israel_sets_up_electric_car_grid_426193.html Israel is on schedule to inaugurate a revolutionary electric car grid with dozens of recharge stations. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:46:12 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/Israel_sets_up_electric_car_grid_426193.html World http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/Afghan_leader_eyes_conscript_army_426192.html Afghan President Hamid Karzai says he is mulling a return to a conscript army. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:46:11 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/Afghan_leader_eyes_conscript_army_426192.html World http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/NASAs_Endeavour_launch_delayed_426191.html The NASA launch of the US space shuttle Endeavour has been delayed due to bad weather. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:46:11 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/NASAs_Endeavour_launch_delayed_426191.html World http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/Sarah_Palin_wows_US_Republicans_426190.html Sarah Palin has wowed US conservatives and has laid down the gauntlet to President Barack Obama. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:46:11 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/Sarah_Palin_wows_US_Republicans_426190.html World http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/British_PM_weeps_over_daughters_death_426189.html British PM Gordon Brown has wept while talking about the death of his daughter in a television interview. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:46:08 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/British_PM_weeps_over_daughters_death_426189.html World http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/Toyota_to_announce_Prius_recall_soon_426188.html Crisis-hit Toyota is set to announce a recall of the latest model of its Prius hybrid in Japan and the US. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:46:07 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/Toyota_to_announce_Prius_recall_soon_426188.html World http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/Tension_builds_in_Ukraine_election_426187.html There are fears of street protests in the Ukraine following the presidential runoff poll. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:46:07 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/Tension_builds_in_Ukraine_election_426187.html World http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/Biggest_Afghan_assault_planned_426186.html An offensive planned for southern Afghanistan will aim to clear out insurgents so locals can retake control. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:46:06 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/Biggest_Afghan_assault_planned_426186.html World http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/Power_plant_explosion_in_the_US_426185.html There are reports as many as 50 people have been killed by an explosion at a US gas plant in Connecticut. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:46:06 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2010/02/08/Power_plant_explosion_in_the_US_426185.html World http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/10/Ringo_Starr_gets_Walk_of_Fame_star_426916.html A star for former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr has been added to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:52:25 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/10/Ringo_Starr_gets_Walk_of_Fame_star_426916.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/10/Angelina_Jolie_to_visit_Haiti_426914.html Angelina Jolie will arrive in Haiti after visiting hospitals in the neighbouring Dominican Republic. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:41:31 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/10/Angelina_Jolie_to_visit_Haiti_426914.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/Celebrations_ring_in_Year_of_the_Tiger_426828.html Sydney is poised to ring in the Year of the Tiger, with Chinese New Year celebrations beginning Friday. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:32:28 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/Celebrations_ring_in_Year_of_the_Tiger_426828.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/ITV_fined_over_rat_killing_426858.html ITV has been fined for animal cruelty during the making of I'm A Celebrity Get Me Of Here. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:54:27 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/ITV_fined_over_rat_killing_426858.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/Avatar_pulls_another_award_for_Cameron_426849.html James Cameron has been awarded the Santa Barbara Film Festival's highest honour for his film Avatar. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:35:57 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/Avatar_pulls_another_award_for_Cameron_426849.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/Britney_leaves_fans_in_a_panic_426848.html Britney Spears had fans in a panic today after reports the star had been rushed to hospital. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:35:57 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/Britney_leaves_fans_in_a_panic_426848.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/Sheens_wife_wants_case_dismissed_426847.html Actor Charlie Sheen and his wife have been reunited after a US judge modified a restraining order. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:35:56 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/Sheens_wife_wants_case_dismissed_426847.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/Perkins_walks_the_line_as_Johnny_Cash_426846.html Tex Perkins has been asked to play the lead role in The Man In Black - The Johnny Cash Story. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:44:47 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/Perkins_walks_the_line_as_Johnny_Cash_426846.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/Paranormal_Activity_terrifies_Italians_426845.html US horror movie Paranormal Activity, a box office hit in Italy, is terrifying children across the country. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:44:47 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/Paranormal_Activity_terrifies_Italians_426845.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/Pete_Doherty_least_desirable_neighbour_426844.html Britons have voted rock star Pete Doherty the country's least desirable celebrity neighbour. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:44:47 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/Pete_Doherty_least_desirable_neighbour_426844.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/King_Kong_vessel_sinks_426827.html The boat that featured in Peter Jackson's blockbuster film King Kong has sunk. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:30:12 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/King_Kong_vessel_sinks_426827.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/Miley_Cyrus_organises_auction_for_Haiti_426745.html Singer Miley Cyrus has organised an online auction to benefit the relief effort in Haiti. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:02:25 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/Miley_Cyrus_organises_auction_for_Haiti_426745.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/Mega_stars_vie_for_London_426743.html Nominations for Britain's 2010 Laurence Olivier theatre awards have been announced. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:01:52 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/Mega_stars_vie_for_London_426743.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/Jolie_visits_Haitian_quake_victims_426741.html Angelina Jolie has visited Haitian children being treated in a Dominican Republic hospital. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:01:04 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/Jolie_visits_Haitian_quake_victims_426741.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/Little_Birdy_members_ready_to_fly_solo_426739.html Aussie band Little Birdy have say they are taking a break from recording to pursue solo interests. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:00:03 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/Little_Birdy_members_ready_to_fly_solo_426739.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/Judge_allows_Charlie_Sheen_see_wife_426738.html A judge has allowed actor Charlie Sheen to see his wife as he faces domestic violence allegations. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:59:44 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/Judge_allows_Charlie_Sheen_see_wife_426738.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/Schwarzenegger_will_carry_Olympic_torch_426711.html Arnold Schwarzenegger has been named as one of the torch bearers for the 2010 Winter Olympics. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:45:56 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/Schwarzenegger_will_carry_Olympic_torch_426711.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/Worthington_to_star_in_detective_movie_426710.html Avatar actor Sam Worthington is to star as a detective in the film Texas Killing Fields. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:43:39 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/Worthington_to_star_in_detective_movie_426710.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/Aussie_Edgerton_to_star_in_The_Thing_426708.html Aussie actor Joel Edgerton has been cast in the Hollywood remake of The Thing. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:41:05 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/Aussie_Edgerton_to_star_in_The_Thing_426708.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/Paris_masterpieces_in_Canberra_426706.html Australians are flocking to Canberra to see the Masterpieces From Paris exhibition. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:39:10 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/Paris_masterpieces_in_Canberra_426706.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/Super_Bowl_makes_TV_history_426703.html The Super Bowl has become the most watched TV program in American history, surpassing 'MASH'. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:36:36 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/Super_Bowl_makes_TV_history_426703.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/Pitt_and_Jolie_sue_over_split_claim_426702.html Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are suing a British newspaper which reported that they were to split. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:34:53 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/Pitt_and_Jolie_sue_over_split_claim_426702.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/Gary_Coleman_pleads_guilty_426701.html Former child television star Gary Coleman has pleaded guilty to a domestic violence related charge. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:30:57 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/Gary_Coleman_pleads_guilty_426701.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/Wheatley_fronts_court_on_tax_dodge_case_426692.html Entertainment promoter Glenn Wheatley who allegedly avoided paying over $650,000 in tax has fronted court. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:18:47 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/Wheatley_fronts_court_on_tax_dodge_case_426692.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/Aussie_films_bound_for_Berlin_426686.html Bran Nue Dae and Red Hill will lead the Aussie contingent at the Berlin Film Festival this month. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:16:44 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/Aussie_films_bound_for_Berlin_426686.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/Watts_has_sights_on_Kyle_and_Jackie_O_426685.html Merrick Watts says his Sydney radio show can topple Kyle and Jackie O from the top spot in 2010 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:12:13 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/Watts_has_sights_on_Kyle_and_Jackie_O_426685.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/Jacksons_doctor_denies_charges_426668.html Michael Jackson's doctor has pleaded not guilty after being charged with involuntary manslaughter. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:35:00 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/Jacksons_doctor_denies_charges_426668.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/Haiti_single_hits_number_one_spot_426595.html The Haiti relief charity single featuring a glittering cast of music stars has gone to number one in the UK. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:53:48 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/Haiti_single_hits_number_one_spot_426595.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/Jackos_Dr_charged_with_manslaughter_426586.html Michael Jackson's doctor has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the death of the pop star. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:04:12 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/Jackos_Dr_charged_with_manslaughter_426586.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/Jackos_doctor_to_face_court_426565.html Michael Jackson's doctor will appear in court for the first time to face involuntary manslaughter charges. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:40:01 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/Jackos_doctor_to_face_court_426565.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/Stars_vie_for_London_theatre_awards_426514.html Jude Law, James Earl Jones and Keira Knightley are among the nominees for Britain's theatre awards. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:27:16 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/09/Stars_vie_for_London_theatre_awards_426514.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/08/Up_takes_off_with_top_animation_honour_426464.html The animated film 'Up' has taken out the top honour at the annual 'Annie' Awards for animation in the US. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:32:00 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/08/Up_takes_off_with_top_animation_honour_426464.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/08/Jackson_doctor_to_be_charged_tomorrow_426463.html Michael Jackson's doctor is expected to be charged tomorrow with involuntary manslaughter. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:31:59 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/08/Jackson_doctor_to_be_charged_tomorrow_426463.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/08/Pregnant_Dannii_to_star_in_reality_show_426462.html It's believed Dannii Minogue is set to sign on for a six week reality TV series. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:31:59 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/08/Pregnant_Dannii_to_star_in_reality_show_426462.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/08/Aussie_chart_goes_calypso_426426.html Owl City has been knocked off the top of the Aria singles charts by Iyaz with Replay. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:16:45 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/08/Aussie_chart_goes_calypso_426426.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/08/Terry_backed_by_Chelsea_fans_426395.html Shamed Chelsea player John Terry has been backed by fans at a match against Arsenal. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:00:22 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/08/Terry_backed_by_Chelsea_fans_426395.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/08/Edgerton_set_to_star_in_the_The_Thing_426392.html Aussie actor Joel Edgerton has been cast in the Hollywood remake of The Thing. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:58:38 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/08/Edgerton_set_to_star_in_the_The_Thing_426392.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/08/Chelsea_Hillary_looking_for_dresses_426351.html Hillary Clinton says she's still trying to decide what to wear to daughter Chelsea's wedding. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:57:42 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/08/Chelsea_Hillary_looking_for_dresses_426351.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/08/Kylies_waitress_outfit_up_for_grabs_426274.html Kylie Minogue's waitress outfit will be among costumes up for auction from the hit TV show Doctor Who. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:14:03 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/08/Kylies_waitress_outfit_up_for_grabs_426274.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/08/Leif_Garrett_on_heroin_charges_426273.html Former 1970s teen idol Leif Garrett has been charged with felony possession of heroin. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:11:15 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/08/Leif_Garrett_on_heroin_charges_426273.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/08/New_heights_in_film_Shutter_Island_426272.html Director Martin Scorsese and actor Leonardo DiCaprio say they've reached new heights in Shutter Island. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:09:25 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/08/New_heights_in_film_Shutter_Island_426272.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/08/Dear_John_bumps_Avatar_with_debut_426271.html Dear John has debuted as the No.1 US movie this weekend beating Avatar for the lucrative spot. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:01:17 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/08/Dear_John_bumps_Avatar_with_debut_426271.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/08/Injured_Cohen_delays_tour_by_six_months_426268.html Injured Canadian singer and poet Leonard Cohen has delayed his European tour by six months. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:55:54 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/08/Injured_Cohen_delays_tour_by_six_months_426268.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/08/Fall_Out_Boy_future_unknown_426250.html Pete Wentz says talk of Fall Out Boy's demise has been blown out of proportion. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:45:04 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/08/Fall_Out_Boy_future_unknown_426250.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/08/Wyclef_keeps_Haiti_in_his_heart_426248.html Super Bowl Wyclef Jean has said he understands that festivities won't stop because of Haiti's pain. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:42:42 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/08/Wyclef_keeps_Haiti_in_his_heart_426248.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/08/Actor_Ian_Carmichael_dies_age_89_426156.html Veteran British actor Ian Carmichael has died at the age of 89, his wife Kate has said. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:31:40 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/08/Actor_Ian_Carmichael_dies_age_89_426156.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/08/Jazz_musician_Sir_John_Dankworth_dies_426158.html Sir John Dankworth the British jazz composer, saxophonist and band leader has died in London aged 82. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:31:37 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/08/Jazz_musician_Sir_John_Dankworth_dies_426158.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/08/Haiti_song_available_to_download_426127.html Fans can now download Simon Cowell's charity song which is raising money for earthquake victims in Haiti. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:40:40 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2010/02/08/Haiti_song_available_to_download_426127.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/10/Govt_accused_of_wasting_1m_rent_426920.html The federal govt has been accused of spending $1m on rent in Sydney's CBD to impress potential investors. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:34:11 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/10/Govt_accused_of_wasting_1m_rent_426920.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/Outlook_for_Australian_banks_426843.html Suncorp Bank's CEO David Foster has highlighted the changes happening in the Australian banking industry. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:40:08 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/Outlook_for_Australian_banks_426843.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/Japanese_stocks_end_lower_426839.html Japanese stocks slipped 0.19 per cent as some exporters dropped on a strong yen. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:32:56 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/Japanese_stocks_end_lower_426839.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/John_McGrath_auction_secrets_426838.html John McGrath has shared his auction secrets to help uncover what the market holds for 2010. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:25:21 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/John_McGrath_auction_secrets_426838.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/Aust_dollar_closes_higher_426835.html The Australian dollar has closed higher as risk appetite improved. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:10:27 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/Aust_dollar_closes_higher_426835.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/Aust_stocks_dragged_lower_by_banks_426820.html The Australian sharemarket closed weaker after Macquarie Group disappointed investors. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:03:22 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/Aust_stocks_dragged_lower_by_banks_426820.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/Wary_investors_drive_down_Wall_St_426812.html US stocks ended lower on Monday as investors remained wary about the strength of the economic recovery. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:46:35 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/Wary_investors_drive_down_Wall_St_426812.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/Capital_investment_expectations_hit_high_426811.html Capital investment expectations for the June quarter have risen to the highest level in seven years. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:45:40 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/Capital_investment_expectations_hit_high_426811.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/Brickworks_expands_masonry_division_426810.html Brickworks has expanded its masonry production capacity by buying Brick and Block for $13.5 million. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:45:40 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/Brickworks_expands_masonry_division_426810.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/BKI_profit_gains_364_426809.html BKI has posted 36 per cent H1 profit gains thanks to a big dividend from its New Hope investment. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:45:39 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/BKI_profit_gains_364_426809.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/Customer_growth_drives_Optus_profits_426808.html Optus net profit grew by 16 per cent with mobile revenues and customer numbers continuing to rise. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:45:39 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/Customer_growth_drives_Optus_profits_426808.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/Woodside_JV_partners_ratify_LNG_hub_426807.html Woodside's Browse Basin partners have agreed on James Price Point for an LNG processing hub. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:45:39 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/Woodside_JV_partners_ratify_LNG_hub_426807.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/Macquarie_shares_down_6_426806.html Macquarie Group shares have slumped more than six per cent despite expectations profit would be higher. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:45:38 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/Macquarie_shares_down_6_426806.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/Bradken_H1_profit_down_264_426805.html Bradken has posted a 26.4 per cent decline in first half profit, following the economic downturn. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:45:38 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/Bradken_H1_profit_down_264_426805.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/Australand_profit_falls_31_426804.html Australand has posted a 31 per cent fall in 2009 operating profit and expects a similar result this year. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:45:37 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/Australand_profit_falls_31_426804.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/Cochlear_expects_growth_of_15_426803.html Hearing implant company Cochlear expects its net profit for 2010 to grow at least 15 per cent. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:45:37 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/Cochlear_expects_growth_of_15_426803.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/Sale_increase_for_David_Jones_426735.html Department store David Jones Ltd has increased its first half sales by 2.3 per cent. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:54:35 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/Sale_increase_for_David_Jones_426735.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/Alumina_posts_net_losses_of_26_million_426734.html Alumina Ltd has blamed the global financial crisis for its $26 million net loss in 2009. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:54:32 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/Alumina_posts_net_losses_of_26_million_426734.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/Macquarie_hopeful_for_next_profit_margin_426733.html Shares in Macquarie Group Ltd have slumped more than six per cent. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:54:28 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/Macquarie_hopeful_for_next_profit_margin_426733.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/JB_Hi-Fi_shares_fall_on_CEO_annoucement_426732.html JB Hi-Fi's announcement that the company's CEO would be stepping down saw shares fall 5 per cent. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:54:25 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/JB_Hi-Fi_shares_fall_on_CEO_annoucement_426732.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/Xstrata_predicts_boom_in_commodities_426731.html Xstrata has pinned its hopes on a renewed commodities boom after reporting a 41 per cent drop in its profit. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:54:23 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/Xstrata_predicts_boom_in_commodities_426731.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/Toyota_recalls_about_300000_Priuses_426730.html Toyota plans to recall about 300,000 Prius hybrids worldwide over a brake problem. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:54:21 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/Toyota_recalls_about_300000_Priuses_426730.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/Europe_shares_end_losing_streak_426729.html European shares snapped a three-day losing streak, boosted by defensive stocks. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:54:18 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/Europe_shares_end_losing_streak_426729.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/Chinese_welcome_economic_outlook_426728.html Migrant workers across China have begun returning to their rural homelands for Chinese New Year. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:54:15 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/Chinese_welcome_economic_outlook_426728.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/India_sustains_72_percent_growth_426727.html India's government has forecast growth for the nation's economy to expand by 7.2 per cent this fiscal year. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:54:13 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/India_sustains_72_percent_growth_426727.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/Aust_dollar_lower_at_noon_bonds_firmer_426726.html The Aussie dollar was lower at noon, as weak equity markets dragged high-yielding currencies down. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:43:08 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/Aust_dollar_lower_at_noon_bonds_firmer_426726.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/ASX_lower_in_offshore_headwinds_426725.html The Australian sharemarket was suffering from broad-based weakness in trading by noon. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:37:32 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/ASX_lower_in_offshore_headwinds_426725.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/Aust_stocks_open_lower_426671.html The ASX has opened lower, taking its cues from a negative finish on Wall Street. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:42:12 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/Aust_stocks_open_lower_426671.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/Defensive_rally_helps_FTSE_up_06_426633.html Britain's top share index closed 0.6 percent higher with gains in rebounding miners. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:56:13 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/Defensive_rally_helps_FTSE_up_06_426633.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/Aust_dollar_opens_slightly_higher_426627.html The Australian dollar opened slightly higher as currencies remain in narrow ranges in subdued trade. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:36:20 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/Aust_dollar_opens_slightly_higher_426627.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/Wesfarmers_announces_restructure_426516.html Wesfarmers Ltd has established a management committee to ensure co-ordination between Kmart and Target. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:38:57 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/09/Wesfarmers_announces_restructure_426516.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/08/Japan_stocks_hit_low_426450.html Japanese stocks have slid 1.05 per cent, ending below the key 10,000-point level. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:30:30 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/08/Japan_stocks_hit_low_426450.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/08/Guarantee_of_wholesale_funding_426448.html Strategists believe the Rudd Government should keep the guarantee of banks wholesale funding in place. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:22:49 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/08/Guarantee_of_wholesale_funding_426448.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/08/Aust_dollar_closes_lower_426441.html The Australian dollar closed slightly lower amid nervous trading. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:04:09 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/08/Aust_dollar_closes_lower_426441.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/08/US_credit_rating_is_safe_-_Geithner_426416.html The Treasury Secretary says the US govt won't lose its sterling credit rating despite budget deficits. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:35:00 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/08/US_credit_rating_is_safe_-_Geithner_426416.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/08/AMP_considers_AXA_Asia_Pacific_bid_plan_426415.html AMP says it's considering its position in relation to its takeover bid for AXA Asia Pacific Holdings. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:34:59 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/08/AMP_considers_AXA_Asia_Pacific_bid_plan_426415.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/08/Western_Areas_tips_107m_profit_426414.html Nickel producer Western Areas NL is tipping a turnaround in fortunes in its first half. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:34:51 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/08/Western_Areas_tips_107m_profit_426414.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/08/IFSA_appoints_Ward-Ambler_to_its_board_426413.html Investment and Financial Services Association (IFSA) has appointed Ian Ward-Ambler to its board. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:34:51 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/08/IFSA_appoints_Ward-Ambler_to_its_board_426413.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/08/Avoca_to_unveil_maiden_profit_426412.html Gold miner Avoca Resources is expecting to unveil a maiden first half pre-tax profit of $40.5 million. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:34:51 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/08/Avoca_to_unveil_maiden_profit_426412.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/08/Campbell_to_head_BHP_iron_ore_arm_426411.html BHP Billiton has appointed company insider Chris Campbell to head its lucrative iron ore division. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:34:50 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/08/Campbell_to_head_BHP_iron_ore_arm_426411.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/08/Santos_increases_oil_and_gas_reserves_426410.html Santos has increased its oil and gas reserves to record volumes, driven by the growth of its LNG portfolio. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:34:50 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/08/Santos_increases_oil_and_gas_reserves_426410.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/08/Wesfarmers_shakes_up_exec_board_426409.html Wesfarmers has appointed Paul Meadows as the company's group general counsel. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:34:49 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/08/Wesfarmers_shakes_up_exec_board_426409.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/08/Jobs_up_four_per_cent_in_Jan_426408.html The Aust employment market increased four per cent in January according to the latest Olivier Jobs Index. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:34:49 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/08/Jobs_up_four_per_cent_in_Jan_426408.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/08/Reporting_season_ramps_up_this_week_426407.html Reporting season kicks into high gear this week with some of the largest market moving companies to report. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:34:49 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/08/Reporting_season_ramps_up_this_week_426407.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/08/ASX_closes_slightly_higher_426390.html The ASX closed marginally higher ahead of earnings reports by BHP, Rio Tinto and the CBA. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:42:42 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/08/ASX_closes_slightly_higher_426390.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/08/JB_Hi-Fi_unveils_record_profit_426336.html Retailer JB Hi-Fi has reported a 29 per cent increase in net profit for the first half of 2009/10. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:57:27 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/08/JB_Hi-Fi_unveils_record_profit_426336.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/08/Europe_shares_hit_new_closing_low_426335.html European shares fell for a third day last week, and notched up their biggest weekly decline in 11 months. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:57:23 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/08/Europe_shares_hit_new_closing_low_426335.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/08/US_employers_increase_working_hours_426334.html A US survey shows employers are not hiring new workers, but are adding hours to the working week. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:57:21 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/08/US_employers_increase_working_hours_426334.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/08/Greeks_back_civil_servant_pay_cuts_426333.html A new survey shows the majority of the Greek population are behind cutting civil servants' pay and perks. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:57:17 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/08/Greeks_back_civil_servant_pay_cuts_426333.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/08/Toyota_to_announce_Prius_recall_426332.html Crisis-hit Toyota is set to announce a recall of the latest model of its Prius hybrid in Japan and the US. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:57:14 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/08/Toyota_to_announce_Prius_recall_426332.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/08/Rudd_fails_export_industry_426331.html Billionaire miner Clive Palmer has slammed the Rudd government for failing to spend on export infrastructure Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:53:04 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/08/Rudd_fails_export_industry_426331.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/08/Fitch_Ratings_stable_for_Aust_gas_426330.html Fitch Ratings has maintained its stable outlook for the Australian oil and gas sector in 2010. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:53:02 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/08/Fitch_Ratings_stable_for_Aust_gas_426330.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/08/Poll_slump_for_Rudd_on_ETS_426329.html The latest Nielsen poll shows the Coalition is clawing back ground from Labor. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:52:59 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/08/Poll_slump_for_Rudd_on_ETS_426329.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/08/Wall_St_rally_bolsters_Aust_dollar_426328.html The Australian dollar has opened higher after a late rally on Wall Street. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:52:54 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/08/Wall_St_rally_bolsters_Aust_dollar_426328.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/08/Aust_dollar_higher_at_noon_426313.html The Australian dollar was higher at noon bolstered by a lift on equity markets. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 01:48:53 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/08/Aust_dollar_higher_at_noon_426313.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/08/ASX_moderately_higher_at_noon_426308.html The Australian share market was moderately higher at noon following mild gains on Wall Street. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 01:37:02 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/08/ASX_moderately_higher_at_noon_426308.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/08/Europe_shares_hit_3-month_closing_low_426231.html European shares fell for a third day last week, and notched up their biggest weekly decline in 11 months. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:37:00 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/08/Europe_shares_hit_3-month_closing_low_426231.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/08/Australian_dollar_opens_higher_426230.html The Australian dollar has opened higher after a late rally on Wall Street. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:31:50 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2010/02/08/Australian_dollar_opens_higher_426230.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2010/02/09/Perjury_case_against_Ashby_dropped_426682.html The perjury case against former Victoria Police assistant commissioner Noel Ashby has been dropped. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:59:07 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2010/02/09/Perjury_case_against_Ashby_dropped_426682.html Crime http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2010/02/09/NSW_bank_skimmers_in_Melbourne_426638.html Bank skimmers from NSW are now using fake cards to steal money from ATMs in Melbourne. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:00:30 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2010/02/09/NSW_bank_skimmers_in_Melbourne_426638.html Crime http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2010/02/09/Youth_centre_escapee_recaptured_426261.html A teenager has been recaptured after escaping from a youth detention centre in Tasmania. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:51:32 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2010/02/09/Youth_centre_escapee_recaptured_426261.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2010/02/09/Toddler_in_car_with_alleged_drunk_father_426260.html An unlicensed driver has been caught drunk behind the wheel with his toddler allegedly on the front seat. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:51:30 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2010/02/09/Toddler_in_car_with_alleged_drunk_father_426260.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2010/02/09/Jacksons_Doctor_charged_426631.html Michael Jackson's doctor has been charged with involuntary manslaughter over the pop singer's death. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:51:26 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2010/02/09/Jacksons_Doctor_charged_426631.html Crime http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2010/02/09/Killers_love_letters_with_guard_found_426568.html A killer has been moved to an undisclosed prison after love letters from a former security guard were found. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:42:29 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2010/02/09/Killers_love_letters_with_guard_found_426568.html Crime http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2010/02/09/Jackson_doctor_to_appear_in_court_426551.html Michael Jackson's doctor will appear in court for the first time to face involuntary manslaughter charges. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:57:11 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2010/02/09/Jackson_doctor_to_appear_in_court_426551.html Crime http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2010/02/08/Teacher_bound_and_photographed_students_426491.html A court has heard that a former teacher at an exclusive Melbourne school bound and gagged his students. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:48:31 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2010/02/08/Teacher_bound_and_photographed_students_426491.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2010/02/08/Employers_warned_after_waitress_suicide_426490.html Employers have been warned that workplace bullying will not be tolerated. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:47:58 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2010/02/08/Employers_warned_after_waitress_suicide_426490.html Crime http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2010/02/08/Rockhampton_murder_charge_426489.html A man charged over an Australia Day assault on an elderly woman will have his charge upgraded to murder. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:47:41 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2010/02/08/Rockhampton_murder_charge_426489.html Crime http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2010/02/08/Female_Iraq_election_candidate_killed_426259.html A woman planning to stand in Iraq's general election has been gunned down in the northern city of Mosul. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:30:17 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2010/02/08/Female_Iraq_election_candidate_killed_426259.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2010/02/08/Knifepoint_robberies_-_man_faces_charges_426162.html A man who allegedly robbed three women at knifepoint in Melbourne is facing numerous charges. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:40:51 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2010/02/08/Knifepoint_robberies_-_man_faces_charges_426162.html Crime