http://bigpondnews.com/rssfeed/ Latest BigNews articles. en Fri, 25 May 2012 14:26:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Cats_hold_on_for_AFL_win_over_Dogs_754064.html Geelong held off the Western Bulldogs in a pulsating last quarter to win their AFL match by 20 points. Fri, 25 May 2012 12:52:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Cats_hold_on_for_AFL_win_over_Dogs_754064.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Storm_beat_Brisbane_34-10_in_NRL_clash_754063.html Melbourne Storm have downed Brisbane 34-10 in their top-of-the-table NRL clash at AAMI Park on Friday night. Fri, 25 May 2012 12:39:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Storm_beat_Brisbane_34-10_in_NRL_clash_754063.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Souths_hammer_Canberra_in_NRL_clash_754060.html South's Greg Inglis and Dave Taylor turned on the power to help the Rabbitohs to victory over Canberra. Fri, 25 May 2012 12:06:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Souths_hammer_Canberra_in_NRL_clash_754060.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Slater_back_to_his_best_for_Storm_754059.html Billy Slater got back to his try-scoring best as he backed up from State of Origin to defeat the Broncos. Fri, 25 May 2012 12:01:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Slater_back_to_his_best_for_Storm_754059.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/25/Melb_records_wettest_May_day_in_17_years_754057.html Melbourne has had its wettest May day for 17 years, with more rain expected into the weekend. Fri, 25 May 2012 11:40:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/25/Melb_records_wettest_May_day_in_17_years_754057.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/British_Olympic_mission_to_Everest_754056.html Kenton Cool reached the summit of Everest fulfilling a promise to carry an Olympic gold medal to the peak. Fri, 25 May 2012 11:32:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/British_Olympic_mission_to_Everest_754056.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Azarenka_awaits_Stosur_at_French_Open_754055.html Samantha Stosur has landed in the same quarter of the French Open draw as world No.1 Victoria Azarenka. Fri, 25 May 2012 11:25:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Azarenka_awaits_Stosur_at_French_Open_754055.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/Corbys_sentence_remission_confirmed_754053.html The Governor of Kerobokan jail confirmed that Schappelle Corby's sentence will end on September 20, 2017. Fri, 25 May 2012 10:52:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/Corbys_sentence_remission_confirmed_754053.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Chiefs_beat_Bulls_28-22_754047.html NZ's Chiefs have moved top of the Super Rugby table after beating South Africa's Bulls 28-22 at Hamilton. Fri, 25 May 2012 09:40:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Chiefs_beat_Bulls_28-22_754047.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/Judge_says_Milat_poem_glorify_axe_murder_754041.html A psychiatrist says poems by Matthew Milat after he murdered a teen in Belanglo glorified the crime. Fri, 25 May 2012 09:06:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/Judge_says_Milat_poem_glorify_axe_murder_754041.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/Fisherman_to_the_stars_faces_charges_754040.html The fisherman of choice for many of Australia's highly rated restaurants is facing poaching charges in Tas. Fri, 25 May 2012 09:00:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/Fisherman_to_the_stars_faces_charges_754040.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/Hasties_future_under_threat_754039.html The future of electrical company Hastie Group is under threat for reportedly falsifying accounts. Fri, 25 May 2012 08:57:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/Hasties_future_under_threat_754039.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/Annan_to_visit_Syria_for_peace_talks_754038.html International envoy Kofi Annan is due to visit Syria for talks with officials on his peace plan. Fri, 25 May 2012 08:52:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/Annan_to_visit_Syria_for_peace_talks_754038.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/Gunmen_kill_7_in_attack_on_Pakistan_bus_754037.html Police in Pakistan say gunmen have killed at least seven passengers in an attack on a bus. Fri, 25 May 2012 08:50:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/Gunmen_kill_7_in_attack_on_Pakistan_bus_754037.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/Border_security_corruption_in_Australia_754035.html Drugs and arms are reportedly being smuggled into Aust because of corruption on the nation's waterfront. Fri, 25 May 2012 08:49:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/Border_security_corruption_in_Australia_754035.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/25/Fugitive_penguin_recaptured_in_Tokyo_754036.html A penguin that escaped from a Tokyo aquarium has been recaptured after 82 days on the run. Fri, 25 May 2012 08:48:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/25/Fugitive_penguin_recaptured_in_Tokyo_754036.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/Sisters_await_landmark_challenge_754034.html The High Court will decide if four sisters involved in a custody dispute have the right to a voice in court. Fri, 25 May 2012 08:36:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/Sisters_await_landmark_challenge_754034.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/A_slightly_lower_on_European_sentiment_754033.html The Australian dollar is slightly lower, as the market awaits clearer news on the euro zone debt crisis. Fri, 25 May 2012 08:22:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/A_slightly_lower_on_European_sentiment_754033.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Aust_stocks_fall_on_Greece_China_loans_754032.html The Australian share market relinquished early gains to close around 0.6 per cent lower. Fri, 25 May 2012 08:21:20 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Aust_stocks_fall_on_Greece_China_loans_754032.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Buderus_return_a_boost_for_Knights_754030.html Jarrod Mullen says the return of Danny Buderus can boost the Knights after a slow start to the season. Fri, 25 May 2012 08:09:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Buderus_return_a_boost_for_Knights_754030.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Foley_wary_of_adventurous_Cheetahs_754028.html Waratahs coach Michael Foley says his team needs to control the ball in their clash with the Cheetahs. Fri, 25 May 2012 07:55:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Foley_wary_of_adventurous_Cheetahs_754028.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Health/2012/05/25/Racism_impacting_indigenous_health_754021.html Advocates say racism in Vic's health organizations needs to be addressed to improve aboriginal healthcare. Fri, 25 May 2012 07:37:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Health/2012/05/25/Racism_impacting_indigenous_health_754021.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/Racism_affecting_indigenous_health_754019.html Advocates say racism in Vic's health organizations needs to be addressed to improve aboriginal healthcare. Fri, 25 May 2012 07:21:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/Racism_affecting_indigenous_health_754019.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/Gray_tells_unions_to_accept_EMAs_754017.html Unions will have to put up with the federal government's new EMA Special Minister of State Gary Gray says. Fri, 25 May 2012 07:08:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/Gray_tells_unions_to_accept_EMAs_754017.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/AFP_check_on_Thomson_death_threats_754016.html Australian Federal Police are inquiring into death threats against federal MP Craig Thomson. Fri, 25 May 2012 06:56:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/AFP_check_on_Thomson_death_threats_754016.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Venezuela_steps_up_border_security_754015.html About 3000 Venezuelan soldiers have been sent to bolster security along the border with Colombia. Fri, 25 May 2012 06:56:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Venezuela_steps_up_border_security_754015.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/Family_violence_drives_up__crime_rates_754011.html James Merlino says the govt has to implement a family violence and jobs creation strategy to tackle crime. Fri, 25 May 2012 06:47:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/Family_violence_drives_up__crime_rates_754011.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Forces_Cummins_ready_to_hit_top_form_754002.html After watching his aunt become Aust's Biggest Loser, the Force's Nick Cummins wants to boost his career. Fri, 25 May 2012 06:28:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Forces_Cummins_ready_to_hit_top_form_754002.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Anasta_backs_Carney_for_Origin_II_754001.html Braith Anasta predicts a strong performance from his former teammate Todd Carney in State of Origin II. Fri, 25 May 2012 06:28:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Anasta_backs_Carney_for_Origin_II_754001.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Anna_Meares_feels_London_pressure_753999.html Australian cyclist Anna Meares plans to create Olympic history at London with an age-old cliche in her head. Fri, 25 May 2012 06:28:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Anna_Meares_feels_London_pressure_753999.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Aust_shares_close_lower_754010.html Australian shares closed lower amid ongoing concerns about Greece's place in the euro zone. Fri, 25 May 2012 06:21:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Aust_shares_close_lower_754010.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/Senator_had_agreed_to_plea_deal_court_754009.html Liberal senator Mary Jo Fisher had agreed to a plea bargain before her shoplifting trial, a court was told. Fri, 25 May 2012 06:20:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/Senator_had_agreed_to_plea_deal_court_754009.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/Bikie_leader_Focarelli_argues_innocence_754006.html Former bikie gang leader Vince Focarelli will argue next week that he has no case to answer on drug charges. Fri, 25 May 2012 05:48:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/Bikie_leader_Focarelli_argues_innocence_754006.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/Qld_mine_debate_hysterical_754005.html Qld's environment minister Powell is frustrated by the debate over the proposed expansion of a bauxite mine. Fri, 25 May 2012 05:45:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/Qld_mine_debate_hysterical_754005.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/Judge_says_Corby_worse_than_a_terrorist_754004.html Schapelle Corby's lawyer says he will push ahead with plans to seek parole for the convicted drug smuggler. Fri, 25 May 2012 05:31:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/Judge_says_Corby_worse_than_a_terrorist_754004.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Gibraltar_police_turn_back_boats_754003.html Gibraltar police have mobilised for the second day to stop Spanish fishing boats from casting nets. Fri, 25 May 2012 05:27:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Gibraltar_police_turn_back_boats_754003.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Thousands_flee_Somali_fighting_753996.html Thousands of people have been fleeing a region north of the Somali capital amid the sounds of gunfire. Fri, 25 May 2012 05:02:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Thousands_flee_Somali_fighting_753996.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Fight_in_Ukraine_parliament_over_bill_753985.html A violent scuffle has erupted in Ukraine's parliament over a Russian-language bill. Fri, 25 May 2012 04:48:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Fight_in_Ukraine_parliament_over_bill_753985.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2012/05/25/Activists_fight_forestry_code_753984.html Activists have handed Brazil's president a petition urging her to veto a new forestry code. Fri, 25 May 2012 04:42:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2012/05/25/Activists_fight_forestry_code_753984.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Millions_urge_Brazil_to_veto_law_753983.html Activists have handed Brazil's president a petition urging her to veto a new forestry code. Fri, 25 May 2012 04:41:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Millions_urge_Brazil_to_veto_law_753983.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Man_arrested_in_Chinese_cannibalism_case_753982.html Police in southwest China have detained a man suspected of murdering more than a dozen boys and young men. Fri, 25 May 2012 04:39:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Man_arrested_in_Chinese_cannibalism_case_753982.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/Rena_crew_failed_navigation_basics_753978.html The captain and navigation officer of the Rena are being sentenced on charges for the ship hitting the reef. Fri, 25 May 2012 04:26:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/Rena_crew_failed_navigation_basics_753978.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/Union_furious_over_foreign_labour_plan_753977.html Unions have lashed out at the federal govt over plans to bring in foreign miners Fri, 25 May 2012 04:23:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/Union_furious_over_foreign_labour_plan_753977.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/New_Orleans_paper_ends_daily_editions_753976.html The Times-Picayune will no longer offer print editions seven days a week, Fri, 25 May 2012 03:59:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/New_Orleans_paper_ends_daily_editions_753976.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/CBA_cuts_rates_on_fixed_rate_mortgages_753975.html Commonwealth Bank of Australia has cut interest rates on some fixed rate home loans by up to 0.4 per cent. Fri, 25 May 2012 03:57:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/CBA_cuts_rates_on_fixed_rate_mortgages_753975.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/South_Korean_soldiers_home_at_last_753973.html The remains of 12 South Korean soldiers killed in North Korea during the 1950-53 war have been brought home. Fri, 25 May 2012 03:57:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/South_Korean_soldiers_home_at_last_753973.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/25/Judge_rules_motorists_may_flash_lights_753971.html A judge ruled that being cited for flashing headlights to warn drivers of police is a violation of rights. Fri, 25 May 2012 03:54:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/25/Judge_rules_motorists_may_flash_lights_753971.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/25/Woman_who_ate_pet_cats_found_with_more_753970.html A senior citizen is under investigation for a second time after authorities discovered 64 cats in her home. Fri, 25 May 2012 03:51:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/25/Woman_who_ate_pet_cats_found_with_more_753970.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/25/Tiger_reportedly_on_the_loose_753969.html Authorities in Washington state were searching for a tiger reportedly prowling the outskirts of Tacoma. Fri, 25 May 2012 03:48:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/25/Tiger_reportedly_on_the_loose_753969.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/US_dollar_peaks_amid_Greece_exit_rumours_753968.html The USD has extended its gains against the euro as Europe struggles to contain Greece's debt crisis. Fri, 25 May 2012 03:41:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/US_dollar_peaks_amid_Greece_exit_rumours_753968.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Sims_shares_dive_after_profit_warning_753966.html Shares in Sims Metal Management dived after the company warned of a weaker profit this financial year. Fri, 25 May 2012 03:37:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Sims_shares_dive_after_profit_warning_753966.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Earthmover_forecasts_profit_growth_753965.html Earthmoving equipment supplier Emeco forecast full year profit growth of up to 41pc due to strong demand. Fri, 25 May 2012 03:37:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Earthmover_forecasts_profit_growth_753965.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Unions_NSW_to_front_WorkCover_inquiry_753964.html Unions NSW will tell an inquiry the state government is exaggerating WorkCover's financial difficulties. Fri, 25 May 2012 03:37:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Unions_NSW_to_front_WorkCover_inquiry_753964.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Syria_cant_open_US_account_to_pay_UN_753963.html Syria's UN ambassador says Syria can't pay its UN dues as US banks won't allow the country an account. Fri, 25 May 2012 03:37:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Syria_cant_open_US_account_to_pay_UN_753963.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Tower_lifts_first_half_profit_83pc_753962.html Tower boosted first-half profit 83pc after the costs associated with the Canterbury earthquakes. Fri, 25 May 2012 03:37:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Tower_lifts_first_half_profit_83pc_753962.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/India_pipe_firm_hit_with_steep_dumping_753961.html The US govt has hit a major Indian steel pipe exporter with anti-dumping duties of more than 48 per cent. Fri, 25 May 2012 03:37:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/India_pipe_firm_hit_with_steep_dumping_753961.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Citigroup_to_trim_stake_in_Akbank_753960.html US banking giant Citigroup says it plans to cut its investment in Turkey's Akbank by half. Fri, 25 May 2012 03:37:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Citigroup_to_trim_stake_in_Akbank_753960.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/GE_invests_US300m_in_Brazils_EBX_753959.html Brazilian mogul Eike Batista's Grupo EBX has announced a 'strategic accord' with General Electric Co. Fri, 25 May 2012 03:37:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/GE_invests_US300m_in_Brazils_EBX_753959.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Fake_parts_on_military_aircraft_report_753948.html An investigation found problems with counterfeit electronic parts making their way into US defence systems. Fri, 25 May 2012 03:30:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Fake_parts_on_military_aircraft_report_753948.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/25/Plan_unveiled_to_create_jobs_in_Adelaide_753946.html Up to 14 thousand jobs could be created in Adelaide's southern suburbs through advanced manufacturing. Fri, 25 May 2012 03:24:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/25/Plan_unveiled_to_create_jobs_in_Adelaide_753946.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/25/Mum_with_cancer_wins_super_settlement_753944.html A Brisbane mum with terminal cancer has reached a settlement with a super fund that refused her claim. Fri, 25 May 2012 03:24:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/25/Mum_with_cancer_wins_super_settlement_753944.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/25/Sisters_to_remain_in_Aust_till_August_753945.html Four sisters at the centre of an international custody dispute will remain in Australia until August. Fri, 25 May 2012 03:24:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/25/Sisters_to_remain_in_Aust_till_August_753945.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/25/Milat_accomplice_not_passive_753943.html A court has heard that Ivan Milat's accomplice participated by recording the murder of David Auchterlonie. Fri, 25 May 2012 03:24:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/25/Milat_accomplice_not_passive_753943.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/25/Alleged_child_prostitute_feared_mistress_753942.html A young girl was scared she'd get into trouble if she didn't have sex with a 55-year-old, a court heard. Fri, 25 May 2012 03:24:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/25/Alleged_child_prostitute_feared_mistress_753942.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/25/Mokbel_to_agree_to_forfeit_4_million_753941.html Drug trafficker Tony Mokbel has agreed to an order requiring him to surrender more than $4 million in cash. Fri, 25 May 2012 03:24:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/25/Mokbel_to_agree_to_forfeit_4_million_753941.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/25/Heavy_rain_to_hit_Melbourne_753939.html Melbourne is set to receive almost one month's worth of rainfall on Friday with up to 50mm of rain forecast. Fri, 25 May 2012 03:24:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/25/Heavy_rain_to_hit_Melbourne_753939.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/25/WAs_naughty_cats_bound_for_pussy_prison_753940.html The West Australian government's new cat laws come into force later this year. Fri, 25 May 2012 03:24:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/25/WAs_naughty_cats_bound_for_pussy_prison_753940.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Modern_Queen_changes_with_the_times_753930.html Queen Elizabeth's coronation oath in 1953 was to solemnly promise to govern the British realm. Fri, 25 May 2012 03:15:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Modern_Queen_changes_with_the_times_753930.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/Sisters_to_remain_in_Aus_till_August_753937.html Four sisters involved in an international custody dispute will stay in Australia for the time being Fri, 25 May 2012 03:02:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/Sisters_to_remain_in_Aus_till_August_753937.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/Christchurch_struck_by_earthquake_753935.html The New Zealand city of Christchurch has been rocked by an 5.2 magnitude earthquake. Fri, 25 May 2012 02:55:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/Christchurch_struck_by_earthquake_753935.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/PNG_police_army_leave_parliament_area_753934.html Armed police who set up a staging area around the corner from PNG's parliament house have left the area. Fri, 25 May 2012 02:47:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/PNG_police_army_leave_parliament_area_753934.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Aust_stocks_lose_early_gains_753933.html The Australian share market has fallen into negative territory . Fri, 25 May 2012 02:45:20 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Aust_stocks_lose_early_gains_753933.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Solar_plane_ends_first_leg_of_journey_753931.html The Swiss sun-powered aircraft Solar Impulse has landed safely in Madrid at the end of the first leg. Fri, 25 May 2012 02:37:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Solar_plane_ends_first_leg_of_journey_753931.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Commonwealth_the_jewel_in_Queens_crown_753929.html When 26-year-old Princess Elizabeth became Queen, she also adopted a role as head of the Commonwealth. Fri, 25 May 2012 02:26:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Commonwealth_the_jewel_in_Queens_crown_753929.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Quebec_offer_to_talk_with_angry_students_753928.html The Quebec gov't has invited student groups for talks to end conflict over a planned hike in tuition fees. Fri, 25 May 2012 02:24:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Quebec_offer_to_talk_with_angry_students_753928.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Stosur_awaits_French_Open_draw_753927.html Sam Stosur is eagerly awaiting the draw for the French Open which begins soon Fri, 25 May 2012 02:22:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Stosur_awaits_French_Open_draw_753927.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Quicker_Aust_visas_to_lure_rich_migrants_753911.html Wealthy businesspeople are to be offered quicker pathway to residency visas as part of a new govt scheme. Fri, 25 May 2012 02:13:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Quicker_Aust_visas_to_lure_rich_migrants_753911.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/25/The_Paperboy_the_buzz_of_Cannes_753924.html Nicole Kidman's new film, The Paperboy, has premiered at the Cannes Film Festival to rave reviews. Fri, 25 May 2012 01:53:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/25/The_Paperboy_the_buzz_of_Cannes_753924.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/ECBs_Draghi_says_EU_in_crucial_moment_753923.html European Central Bank president Mario Draghi has stressed the importance of a growth pact. Fri, 25 May 2012 01:53:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/ECBs_Draghi_says_EU_in_crucial_moment_753923.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Crisis_clouds_gather_over_German_economy_753922.html Exports and consumer demand are cushioning Germany against recession, but crisis clouds are gathering. Fri, 25 May 2012 01:52:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Crisis_clouds_gather_over_German_economy_753922.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/ASIO_defends_its_glass_palace_753921.html ASIO says its new headquarters in Canberra is not at risk of being spied upon, despite the glass structure. Fri, 25 May 2012 01:52:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/ASIO_defends_its_glass_palace_753921.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Hewlett-Packard_to_announce_Aussie_cuts_753920.html Thousands of Australian employees of Hewlett-Packard are waiting to hear if their jobs are safe. Fri, 25 May 2012 01:52:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Hewlett-Packard_to_announce_Aussie_cuts_753920.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/PM_says_F_and_P_Applainces_nearly_went_under_753919.html Fisher & Paykel Appliances nearly went under after the global financial crisis, NZ PM John Key says. Fri, 25 May 2012 01:52:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/PM_says_F_and_P_Applainces_nearly_went_under_753919.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Vatican_bank_chief_ousted_753918.html The Vatican says the head of its bank, who is being investigated in a money laundering case, was ousted. Fri, 25 May 2012 01:52:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Vatican_bank_chief_ousted_753918.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Airbus_offers_profits_from_wider_seats_753917.html Airbus is offering US airlines buying its A320 passenger jet extra-wide seats for obese passengers. Fri, 25 May 2012 01:52:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Airbus_offers_profits_from_wider_seats_753917.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/School_bullies_to_suffer_in_job_market_753916.html Schoolyard bullies might have trouble finding a job when they leave school under a new NSW scheme. Fri, 25 May 2012 01:52:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/School_bullies_to_suffer_in_job_market_753916.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Euro_hit_stocks_in_technical_bounce_753915.html The euro hit near-two-year lows as European and US data offered little light and an EU summit failed. Fri, 25 May 2012 01:52:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Euro_hit_stocks_in_technical_bounce_753915.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Govt_should_intervene_to_stop_job_rot_753914.html A union boss will ask the federal govt to intervene in a bid to stop mines and smelters from closing. Fri, 25 May 2012 01:52:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Govt_should_intervene_to_stop_job_rot_753914.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/NSW_WorkCover_woes_exaggerated_Unions_753913.html UnionsNSW will tell a parliamentary inquiry that claims the WorkCover scheme is in crisis are a smokescreen. Fri, 25 May 2012 01:52:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/NSW_WorkCover_woes_exaggerated_Unions_753913.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Refund_for_some_Facebook_investors_753912.html Facebook retail investors who overpaid when they bought the stocks will be compensated by Morgan Stanley. Fri, 25 May 2012 01:52:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Refund_for_some_Facebook_investors_753912.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Britains_recession_deeper_than_expected_753910.html Britain's recession is deeper than first thought, according to revised official first quarter figures. Fri, 25 May 2012 01:52:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Britains_recession_deeper_than_expected_753910.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/25/Thomson_says_enough_is_enough_753907.html Craig Thomson says the coalition and media should let investigations into the HSU take their course. Fri, 25 May 2012 01:51:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/25/Thomson_says_enough_is_enough_753907.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/25/Quick_visas_to_lure_wealthy_migrants_753906.html Wealthy investment by migrants will be bartered for quickened residency under a new government initiative. Fri, 25 May 2012 01:51:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/25/Quick_visas_to_lure_wealthy_migrants_753906.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/25/Egypt_votes_on_second_day_of_election_753905.html Egyptians are voting for the second day in the country's first free presidential elections. Fri, 25 May 2012 01:51:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/25/Egypt_votes_on_second_day_of_election_753905.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/25/Let_Thomson_quit__says_Abbott_753904.html Opposition leader Tony Abbott is suggesting that the PM should let Craig Thomson resign for his own sake Fri, 25 May 2012 01:51:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/25/Let_Thomson_quit__says_Abbott_753904.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/25/Fight_against_waterfront_crime_grows_753903.html A major govt crackdown is underway in the fight against corruption as it spreads to the waterfront. Fri, 25 May 2012 01:51:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/25/Fight_against_waterfront_crime_grows_753903.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/25/Big_Bang_Theory_star_reveals_hes_gay_753902.html The Big Bang Theory's Jim Parsons has revealed he's gay. Fri, 25 May 2012 01:45:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/25/Big_Bang_Theory_star_reveals_hes_gay_753902.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Crisis_clouds_gather_over_German_economy_753901.html Exports and consumer demand are cushioning Germany against recession. Fri, 25 May 2012 01:39:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Crisis_clouds_gather_over_German_economy_753901.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Police_blockade_PNG_parliament_753899.html The policemen blocking entry to PNG's Parliament are not acting on the orders of the police commissioner. Fri, 25 May 2012 01:33:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Police_blockade_PNG_parliament_753899.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/US_fines_Pakistan_for_doctors_jailing_753898.html The US will cut aid to Pakistan in response to the conviction of the doctor who helped track down bin Laden. Fri, 25 May 2012 01:28:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/US_fines_Pakistan_for_doctors_jailing_753898.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Injuries_force_Highlanders_into_changes_753893.html The coach of the Highlanders has had to make changes because of a multitude of injuries Fri, 25 May 2012 01:02:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Injuries_force_Highlanders_into_changes_753893.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Aust_stocks_higher_on_Monti_comments_753890.html The Aust share market has opened higher after the Italian PM said Greece was likely to stay in the Eurozone. Fri, 25 May 2012 01:00:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Aust_stocks_higher_on_Monti_comments_753890.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Aust_shares_open_higher_753886.html The Australian share market has opened higher. Fri, 25 May 2012 00:35:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Aust_shares_open_higher_753886.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Britains_recession_deeper_than_expected_753884.html Britain's recession is deeper than first thought, according to revised official figures. Fri, 25 May 2012 00:31:20 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Britains_recession_deeper_than_expected_753884.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Gold_coast_have_resigned_their_coach_753883.html AFL club Gold Coast have ended speculation by re-signing coach Guy McKenna for a further two years. Fri, 25 May 2012 00:20:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Gold_coast_have_resigned_their_coach_753883.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Ukraine_children_discover_mammoth_skull_753882.html A group of children swimming in the Ukraine have discovered the skull of a wooly mammoth. Fri, 25 May 2012 00:18:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Ukraine_children_discover_mammoth_skull_753882.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/Fight_against_waterfront_crime_expands_753880.html A major govt crackdown is underway in the fight against corruption as it spreads to the waterfront. Fri, 25 May 2012 00:13:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/Fight_against_waterfront_crime_expands_753880.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/25/Solar_powered_planes_last_rehearsal_753876.html A solar powered plane is making its last rehearsal flight before a round the world attempt. Thu, 24 May 2012 23:51:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/25/Solar_powered_planes_last_rehearsal_753876.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2012/05/25/Global_warming_rescues_rare_butterfly_753873.html Scientists say global warming is rescuing Britain's once-rare brown Argus butterfly. Thu, 24 May 2012 23:34:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2012/05/25/Global_warming_rescues_rare_butterfly_753873.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Guardini_wins_stage_of_Giro_dItalia_753872.html Joaquin Rodriguez has held on to his overall lead in the Giro d'Italia while Guardini wins the 18th stage Thu, 24 May 2012 23:30:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Guardini_wins_stage_of_Giro_dItalia_753872.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/US_deports_Bosnia_war_crimes_suspect_753868.html A former Bosnian-Serb police commander wanted over his role in the 1995 genocide has been deported. Thu, 24 May 2012 23:15:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/US_deports_Bosnia_war_crimes_suspect_753868.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Kenyan_cricketer_implicated_in_WC_fixing_753870.html A Kenyan cricket player is under investigation for match fixing in the 2011 World Cup Thu, 24 May 2012 23:12:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Kenyan_cricketer_implicated_in_WC_fixing_753870.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/A_lower_as_negativity_continues_753869.html The Australian dollar is lower as negative economic news blunts the currency's ability to lock in any gains. Thu, 24 May 2012 23:05:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/A_lower_as_negativity_continues_753869.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/High_school_bullies_risk_their_careers_753867.html ClubsNSW is set to introduce rules prohibiting the employment of former schoolyard bullies Thu, 24 May 2012 22:58:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/High_school_bullies_risk_their_careers_753867.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/25/Ukraine_children_discover_mammoth_skull_753866.html A group of children swimming in the Ukraine have discovered the skull of a wooly mammoth. Thu, 24 May 2012 22:56:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/25/Ukraine_children_discover_mammoth_skull_753866.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Tennis_big_three_set_for_French_showdown_753865.html Rafael Nadal , Novak Djokovic and free-rolling Roger Federer are set for the start of the French open. Thu, 24 May 2012 22:51:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Tennis_big_three_set_for_French_showdown_753865.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/US_deports_Bosnia_war_crimes_suspect_753864.html A former Bosnian-Serb police commander wanted over his role in the 1995 genocide has been deported. Thu, 24 May 2012 22:48:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/US_deports_Bosnia_war_crimes_suspect_753864.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/25/Facebook_releases_camera_app_for_iPhones_753860.html Facebook has released a 'camera' app that lets people take Instagram-style pictures to share with iPhones. Thu, 24 May 2012 22:23:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/25/Facebook_releases_camera_app_for_iPhones_753860.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/Quicker_visas_to_lure_wealthy_migrants_753859.html Wealthy investment by migrants will be bartered for quickened residency under a new government initiative. Thu, 24 May 2012 22:20:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/Quicker_visas_to_lure_wealthy_migrants_753859.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/Let_Thomson_quit_Abbott_753858.html Opposition leader Tony Abbott is suggesting that the PM should let Craig Thomson resign for his own sake Thu, 24 May 2012 22:01:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/Let_Thomson_quit_Abbott_753858.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Mitchell_poised_for_Waratahs_return_753850.html Drew Mitchell is set to return after an ankle injury sidelined him for seven months Thu, 24 May 2012 21:32:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Mitchell_poised_for_Waratahs_return_753850.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/25/Reagan_blood_vial_auction_cancelled_753831.html An auction house has cancelled the online sale of a vial containing Ronald Reagan's dried blood. Thu, 24 May 2012 21:22:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/25/Reagan_blood_vial_auction_cancelled_753831.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/Australias_border_security_corruption_753819.html Reports have emerged that there is major corruption within the ports and customs industry Thu, 24 May 2012 21:22:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/Australias_border_security_corruption_753819.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/Corby_to_find_out_release_date_753821.html Convicted drug smuggler Schapelle Corby will find out today when she'll be able to walk out of prison. Thu, 24 May 2012 21:21:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/Corby_to_find_out_release_date_753821.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/WorkCover_woes_exaggerated_UnionsNSW_753834.html UnionsNSW will say that the government is over exaggerating the crisis of Work Cover Thu, 24 May 2012 21:10:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/WorkCover_woes_exaggerated_UnionsNSW_753834.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Egypt_presidential_election_polls_close_753833.html Polling stations have closed on the second and last day of Egypt's first free presidential election. Thu, 24 May 2012 20:52:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Egypt_presidential_election_polls_close_753833.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/25/Man_played_music_40000_years_ago_753830.html Music was flourishing in Europe thousands of years before the birth of Mozart, Brahms and Beethoven. Thu, 24 May 2012 20:46:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/25/Man_played_music_40000_years_ago_753830.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2012/05/25/Submarine_hitchhikers_spreading_disease_753827.html Submarine operators have been warned about the dangers of hitchhikers in a new study by marine scientists. Thu, 24 May 2012 20:41:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2012/05/25/Submarine_hitchhikers_spreading_disease_753827.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/S_African_president_opens_painting_case_753826.html South African President Jacob Zuma says his dignity has been violated by a painting depicting his genitals. Thu, 24 May 2012 20:35:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/S_African_president_opens_painting_case_753826.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Auction_of_Reagan_blood_vial_cancelled_753825.html An auction house has cancelled the online sale of a vial containing Ronald Reagan's dried blood. Thu, 24 May 2012 20:25:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Auction_of_Reagan_blood_vial_cancelled_753825.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Queen_Victorias_diaries_go_online_753824.html The Queen has launched a website documenting the life of her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria. Thu, 24 May 2012 20:25:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Queen_Victorias_diaries_go_online_753824.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/PNG_top_judge_charged_with_sedition_753823.html Papua New Guinea's chief justice has been charged with sedition and will appear in court this morning. Thu, 24 May 2012 20:25:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/PNG_top_judge_charged_with_sedition_753823.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/Rinehart_doesnt_need_tax_relief_Swan_753818.html The federal treasurer Wayne Swan has said that Gina Reinhart doesn't need a tax cut Thu, 24 May 2012 19:42:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/Rinehart_doesnt_need_tax_relief_Swan_753818.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Price_would_have_been_fuming_in_Origin_753817.html Former Origin great Ray Price says he would have led his side off the field over Greg Inglis's try Thu, 24 May 2012 19:37:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Price_would_have_been_fuming_in_Origin_753817.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Button_tops_F1_practice_times_in_Monaco_753816.html Mclaren's Jesson Button is at the top of the leader board after the second practise session in Monaco Thu, 24 May 2012 19:37:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Button_tops_F1_practice_times_in_Monaco_753816.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/NSW_Govt_must_intervene_to_stop_job_loss_753812.html NSW state govt must intervene to stop job loss in aluminium sector Thu, 24 May 2012 19:02:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/NSW_Govt_must_intervene_to_stop_job_loss_753812.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Olympic_track_cycling_team_announcement_753798.html The Australian Olympic cycling team will be picked this morning in Adelaide Thu, 24 May 2012 19:01:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Olympic_track_cycling_team_announcement_753798.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/25/Guide_dog_becomes_frequent_flyer_753814.html A blind man and his guide dog have notched up 250 flights together. Thu, 24 May 2012 19:01:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/25/Guide_dog_becomes_frequent_flyer_753814.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Lights_good_for_Test_cricket_Cook_753813.html England's Alistair Cook has called for the use of floodlights in test crickets Thu, 24 May 2012 18:57:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Lights_good_for_Test_cricket_Cook_753813.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Suns_need_to_stop_AFL_fadeouts_Hunt_753811.html Gold coast AFL player Karmichael Hunt, has said his team needs to stop giving away leads Thu, 24 May 2012 18:38:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Suns_need_to_stop_AFL_fadeouts_Hunt_753811.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/25/Jenny_McCarthy_is_stripping_for_Playboy_753810.html Jenny McCarthy is posing for Playboy again to show that older women are sexy. Thu, 24 May 2012 18:35:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/25/Jenny_McCarthy_is_stripping_for_Playboy_753810.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/25/Kylie_Minogue_carries_cancer_scars_753809.html Kylie Minogue feels 'like a cat with several lives' after successfully beating cancer. Thu, 24 May 2012 18:35:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/25/Kylie_Minogue_carries_cancer_scars_753809.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/25/Baldwin_set_to_marry_Hilaria_Thomas_753808.html Alec Baldwin is planning to elope with fiancée Hilaria Thomas. Thu, 24 May 2012 18:35:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/25/Baldwin_set_to_marry_Hilaria_Thomas_753808.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/25/Clooney_and_Washington_are_Men_on_Fire_753807.html George Clooney, Colin Firth and Denzel Washington have been named as the sexiest men over 50. Thu, 24 May 2012 18:35:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/25/Clooney_and_Washington_are_Men_on_Fire_753807.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/25/Cameron_Diaz_wants_to_be_fit_for_family_753806.html Cameron Diaz would want to be in the 'best shape' of her life before having children. Thu, 24 May 2012 18:35:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/25/Cameron_Diaz_wants_to_be_fit_for_family_753806.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/25/Will_Smith_kids_are_savvy_about_fame_753805.html Will Smith thinks his kids are 'more savvy' about fame than he is. Thu, 24 May 2012 18:35:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/25/Will_Smith_kids_are_savvy_about_fame_753805.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/25/Bar_Refaeli_Men_never_flirt_with_me_753804.html Bar Refaeli says she never gets hit on by men. Thu, 24 May 2012 18:35:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/25/Bar_Refaeli_Men_never_flirt_with_me_753804.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/25/Elton_John_hosptialised_753803.html Sir Elton John has been hospitalised with a 'serious respiratory infection.' Thu, 24 May 2012 18:35:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/25/Elton_John_hosptialised_753803.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/25/Alex_Reid_is_here_for_Chantelle_Houghton_753802.html Alex Reid insists he is 'here for' Chantelle Houghton. Thu, 24 May 2012 18:35:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/25/Alex_Reid_is_here_for_Chantelle_Houghton_753802.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/25/Rumours_Kelly_Preston_has_left_Travolta_753801.html Kelly Preston has reportedly walked out on John Travolta. Thu, 24 May 2012 18:35:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/25/Rumours_Kelly_Preston_has_left_Travolta_753801.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/25/Brad_Pitts_expensive_shades_753800.html Brad Pitt wore a pair of $1,250 sunglasses at the premiere 'Killing Them Softly'. Thu, 24 May 2012 18:35:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/25/Brad_Pitts_expensive_shades_753800.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Bulldogs_could_be_my_last_chance_Inu_753799.html New Bulldog Krisnan Inu, is confident his new club is where he can play his best Thu, 24 May 2012 18:32:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Bulldogs_could_be_my_last_chance_Inu_753799.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/25/Egypt_votes_on_second_day_of_poll_753797.html Egyptians are voting for the second day in the country's first free presidential elections. Thu, 24 May 2012 18:21:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/25/Egypt_votes_on_second_day_of_poll_753797.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Maroons_always_find_a_way__Thurston_753795.html Queensland Origin star Thurston has talked about playing for their legacy Thu, 24 May 2012 18:14:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Maroons_always_find_a_way__Thurston_753795.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/25/Kylie_blown_away_by_her_new_film_753794.html Pop icon Kylie Minogue says she was blown away watching her film, Holy Motors, for the first time. Thu, 24 May 2012 18:12:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/25/Kylie_blown_away_by_her_new_film_753794.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/25/Kidman_finds_inner_vamp_in_mirror_753793.html Nicole Kidman says she found the spark for her role as a small-town vamp in her bathroom mirror. Thu, 24 May 2012 18:12:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/25/Kidman_finds_inner_vamp_in_mirror_753793.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Slater_to_work_on_taking_Origin_bombs_753792.html Billy Slater will work on his bombs after making a series of uncharacteristic errors in Origin 1 Thu, 24 May 2012 18:09:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/25/Slater_to_work_on_taking_Origin_bombs_753792.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Breivik_wont_appeal_case_if_found_sane_753791.html Anders Breivik says he doesn't plan to appeal the verdict if an Oslo court deems him sane. Thu, 24 May 2012 17:56:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Breivik_wont_appeal_case_if_found_sane_753791.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Corby_to_find_out_release_date_753790.html Convicted drug smuggler Schapelle Corby will find out today when she'll be able to walk out of prison. Thu, 24 May 2012 17:56:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Corby_to_find_out_release_date_753790.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/25/Couple_held_for_burying_accident_victim_753760.html Chinese police arrest a young couple suspected of burying a woman alive after running her down in their car. Thu, 24 May 2012 15:34:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/25/Couple_held_for_burying_accident_victim_753760.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Strong_aftershocks_hit_Italy_753784.html Two new strong aftershocks have rattled northeast Italy, sending people outdoors and damaging buildings. Thu, 24 May 2012 15:04:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Strong_aftershocks_hit_Italy_753784.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Second_day_of_Egypt_elections_753750.html Egyptians are voting for the second day in the country's first free presidential elections. Thu, 24 May 2012 15:04:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Second_day_of_Egypt_elections_753750.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/Sexism_still_common_but_not_at_work_753778.html A study has said sexism towards women is still accepted in social settings but not in the workplace. Thu, 24 May 2012 14:41:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/25/Sexism_still_common_but_not_at_work_753778.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/QPRs_Barton_banned_for_12_matches_753777.html Queens Park Rangers captain Joey Barton has been handed a 12-match ban for two counts of violent conduct. Thu, 24 May 2012 13:40:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/QPRs_Barton_banned_for_12_matches_753777.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Harrigan_backs_Origin-sealing_try_753773.html Referees boss Bill Harrigan has backed the controversial ruling which sealed QLD's Origin opener win. Thu, 24 May 2012 13:25:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Harrigan_backs_Origin-sealing_try_753773.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/24/Fair_Work_supports_own_HSU_report_753772.html Fair Work Australia is standing by their report on the HSU and former union boss Craig Thomson. Thu, 24 May 2012 13:17:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/24/Fair_Work_supports_own_HSU_report_753772.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/24/Abbott_urged_to_remember_dead_MP_753771.html Labor's Joel Fitzgibbon has told Tony Abbott to use care after Thomson said he'd been pushed 'to the brink' Thu, 24 May 2012 13:16:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/24/Abbott_urged_to_remember_dead_MP_753771.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Thompson_returns_for_Under_Milk_Wood_753770.html Film actor Jack Thompson returns to the stage after 42 years for Dylan Thomas's Under Milk Wood. Thu, 24 May 2012 13:12:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Thompson_returns_for_Under_Milk_Wood_753770.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Barry_Gibbs_video_tribute_to_Robin_753769.html Barry Gibb has posted a montage of family video footage on YouTube in memory of his late brother Robin. Thu, 24 May 2012 13:10:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Barry_Gibbs_video_tribute_to_Robin_753769.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Sharon_Stone_sued_by_nanny_753729.html A Filipina former nanny of Sharon Stone is suing the US film star for wrongful dismissal and harassment. Thu, 24 May 2012 12:28:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Sharon_Stone_sued_by_nanny_753729.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Clarke_and_new_bride_tweet_pic_753721.html Michael Clarke has tweeted a photo of him and his new bride to thank Indian fans for their hospitality. Thu, 24 May 2012 12:28:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Clarke_and_new_bride_tweet_pic_753721.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/24/SA_teens_arrested_for_string_of_offences_753765.html Three teen boys are in custody and other suspects are on the run after a wild crime spree north of Adelaide. Thu, 24 May 2012 11:58:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/24/SA_teens_arrested_for_string_of_offences_753765.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/24/Man_in_stand-off_was_being_investigated_753764.html The man behind a 44-hour police stand-off in Melbourne was under investigation for a $235,000 armed robbery. Thu, 24 May 2012 11:58:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/24/Man_in_stand-off_was_being_investigated_753764.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/24/Canberra_woman_extradited_over_murder_753763.html A Canberra woman, charged with the murder of a Gold Coast man, is to be extradited to Queensland. Thu, 24 May 2012 11:58:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/24/Canberra_woman_extradited_over_murder_753763.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/24/Vic_dad_who_killed_sons_appealing_again_753762.html A man is appealing his conviction for the murder of his three sons when he drove his car into a dam in 2005. Thu, 24 May 2012 11:57:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/24/Vic_dad_who_killed_sons_appealing_again_753762.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/24/Corby_may_be_allowed_out_on_day_release_753761.html Schapelle Corby may be allowed out on day release even if she is not granted parole. Thu, 24 May 2012 11:57:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/24/Corby_may_be_allowed_out_on_day_release_753761.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/24/Mokbel_now_a_reformed_character_-_court_753759.html Convicted drug lord Tony Mokbel has expressed remorse to a Melbourne Court and says he is a reformed man. Thu, 24 May 2012 11:57:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/24/Mokbel_now_a_reformed_character_-_court_753759.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/24/Policeman_arrested_for_threatening_ex_753758.html A Sydney constable and his brother have been arrested after making several phone calls to the cop's ex. Thu, 24 May 2012 11:57:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/24/Policeman_arrested_for_threatening_ex_753758.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/24/Child_prostitution_ran_for_two_years_753757.html Police say two sisters preyed on vulnerable children before prostituting them for as little as ten dollars. Thu, 24 May 2012 11:56:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/24/Child_prostitution_ran_for_two_years_753757.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Maroons_always_find_a_way_-_Thurston_753756.html Never giving up is the key to playing State of Origin for QLD, according to Maroons star Johnathan Thurston. Thu, 24 May 2012 11:54:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Maroons_always_find_a_way_-_Thurston_753756.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Policeman_arrested_for_threatening_ex_753755.html A Sydney constable and his brother have been arrested after making several phone calls to the cop's ex. Thu, 24 May 2012 11:46:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Policeman_arrested_for_threatening_ex_753755.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Abbott_told_to_use_care_with_Thomson_753754.html Labor's Joel Fitzgibbon has told Tony Abbott to use care after Thomson said he'd been pushed 'to the brink'. Thu, 24 May 2012 11:27:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Abbott_told_to_use_care_with_Thomson_753754.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Tokyo_thrilled_to_be_in_Olympic_bids_753752.html Tokyo is delighted at their inclusion to be one of three contenders to host the 2020 Olympic Games. Thu, 24 May 2012 11:10:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Tokyo_thrilled_to_be_in_Olympic_bids_753752.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/No_escaping_the_heat_for_Kangaroos_753751.html North Melbourne have had to face the heat over last weekend's fadeout against Port Adelaide. Thu, 24 May 2012 11:09:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/No_escaping_the_heat_for_Kangaroos_753751.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Strong_aftershocks_hit_Italy_753717.html Two new strong aftershocks have rattled northeast Italy, sending people outdoors and damaging buildings. Thu, 24 May 2012 10:43:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Strong_aftershocks_hit_Italy_753717.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Egypt_votes_on_second_day_of_elections_753749.html Egyptians are voting for the second day in the country's first free presidential elections. Thu, 24 May 2012 10:39:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Egypt_votes_on_second_day_of_elections_753749.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Corby_stages_dramatic_recovery_753746.html Schapelle Corby is believed to be recovering from depression and bouts of psychosis amid release claims. Thu, 24 May 2012 10:34:20 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Corby_stages_dramatic_recovery_753746.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Corby_stages_dramatic_recovery_753745.html Schapelle Corby is believed to be recovering from depression and bouts of psychosis amid release claims. Thu, 24 May 2012 10:34:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Corby_stages_dramatic_recovery_753745.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Travel/2012/05/24/Cash_for_stranded_London_tube_passengers.html Hundreds of passengers stranded because of a faulty tube train in London will be given $65 each. Thu, 24 May 2012 10:30:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Travel/2012/05/24/Cash_for_stranded_London_tube_passengers.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Cash_for_stranded_London_tube_passengers_753744.html Hundreds of passengers stranded because of a faulty tube train in London will be given $65 each. Thu, 24 May 2012 10:30:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Cash_for_stranded_London_tube_passengers_753744.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Kookaburras_protest_early_London_games_753740.html The Kookaburra's are calling foul on their Olympic draw which sees them play three early matches. Thu, 24 May 2012 10:16:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Kookaburras_protest_early_London_games_753740.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Clarke_and_new_bride_thank_Indian_fans_753712.html Michael Clarke has tweeted a photo of him and his new bride to thank Indian fans for their hospitality. Thu, 24 May 2012 09:59:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Clarke_and_new_bride_thank_Indian_fans_753712.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Demons_drop_Sylvia_Davey_in_AFL_753727.html The Demons have dropped veterans Aaron Davey and Colin Sylvia after the weekend's horror loss to Sydney. Thu, 24 May 2012 09:54:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Demons_drop_Sylvia_Davey_in_AFL_753727.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/24/EU_crisis_a_storm_in_a_teacup_-Forrest_753731.html Mining magnate Andrew Forrest has dismissed the European debt crisis as a 'storm in a tea-cup'. Thu, 24 May 2012 09:49:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/24/EU_crisis_a_storm_in_a_teacup_-Forrest_753731.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/24/Rio_continues_to_expand_iron_business_753726.html Rio Tinto is pressing ahead with expanding its robust iron ore business despite concerns of China's slowdown Thu, 24 May 2012 09:48:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/24/Rio_continues_to_expand_iron_business_753726.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Guineas_top_judge_faces_arrest_753737.html Police say a Papua New Guinea chief justice will be arrested and charged with sedition. Thu, 24 May 2012 09:43:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Guineas_top_judge_faces_arrest_753737.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/24/AGL_buys_brown_coal_power_station_753734.html The ACCC has approved AGL Energy's takeover of the coal fired Loy Yang power station. Thu, 24 May 2012 09:23:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/24/AGL_buys_brown_coal_power_station_753734.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Mokbel_now_a_reformed_character_-_court_753735.html Convicted drug lord Tony Mokbel has expressed remorse to a Melbourne Court and says he is a reformed man. Thu, 24 May 2012 09:22:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Mokbel_now_a_reformed_character_-_court_753735.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Vietnam_jails_3_for_handing_out_leaflets_753728.html A court in Vietnam has sentenced three activists to prison for handing out anti-government leaflets. Thu, 24 May 2012 09:08:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Vietnam_jails_3_for_handing_out_leaflets_753728.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Origin_loss_not_all_refs_fault_-_Gallen_753699.html NSW captain Paul Gallen says his side can't dwell on the referees role in their 18-10 Origin opener loss. Thu, 24 May 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Origin_loss_not_all_refs_fault_-_Gallen_753699.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/24/EU_summit_ends_with_Greek_warning_753723.html A EU summit ended with a warning to Greece that it must stick to its bailout terms if it stays with the Euro Thu, 24 May 2012 08:58:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/24/EU_summit_ends_with_Greek_warning_753723.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/24/Economic_recovery_tipped_to_drive_growth_753720.html The NZ government is forecasting a healthy recovery in the economy, with GDP rising to 3.4per cent. Thu, 24 May 2012 08:53:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/24/Economic_recovery_tipped_to_drive_growth_753720.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Couple_held_for_burying_accident_victim_753711.html Chinese police arrest a young couple suspected of burying a woman alive after running her down in their car. Thu, 24 May 2012 08:48:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Couple_held_for_burying_accident_victim_753711.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/24/Foxtel_completes_Austar_takeover_753715.html Foxtel has confirmed it has completed the process of its $2 billion takeover of regional counterpart Austar. Thu, 24 May 2012 08:47:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/24/Foxtel_completes_Austar_takeover_753715.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Couple_arrested_for_burying_victim_alive_753713.html Chinese police arrest a young couple suspected of burying a woman alive after running her down in their car. Thu, 24 May 2012 08:45:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Couple_arrested_for_burying_victim_alive_753713.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/24/Origins_LNG_project_secures_A87b_loan_753710.html The Australia Pacific LNG joint venture has secured $A8.71 billion in funding for its LNG project in Qld. Thu, 24 May 2012 08:43:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/24/Origins_LNG_project_secures_A87b_loan_753710.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/24/Resources_investment_hits_record_261bn_753708.html Committed investment in the resources sector has reached a record $261 billion. Thu, 24 May 2012 08:38:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/24/Resources_investment_hits_record_261bn_753708.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/24/Strikes_costing_Qld_50_million-_Seeney_753705.html Ongoing industrial action at Qld coal mines has cost more than $50 million, deputy premier Jeff Seeney says. Thu, 24 May 2012 08:33:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/24/Strikes_costing_Qld_50_million-_Seeney_753705.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/24/Carbon_tax_no_link_to_smelter_closure_753703.html The closure of a NSW aluminium smelter can't be linked to the carbon tax, a union boss says. Thu, 24 May 2012 08:31:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/24/Carbon_tax_no_link_to_smelter_closure_753703.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/24/China_manufacturing_slows_again_753701.html Chinese manufacturing contracted in May for the seventh consecutive month as exports deteriorated. Thu, 24 May 2012 08:29:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/24/China_manufacturing_slows_again_753701.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/24/AUD_in_tight_range_753698.html The $AUD has fallen to a fresh six-month low on further negative developments in the euro zone. Thu, 24 May 2012 07:58:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/24/AUD_in_tight_range_753698.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Fair_Work_stands_by_Thomson_report_753696.html Fair Work Australia is standing by their report on the HSU and former union boss Craig Thomson. Thu, 24 May 2012 07:46:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Fair_Work_stands_by_Thomson_report_753696.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Child_prostitution_ran_for_two_years_753690.html More victims may come forward after an investigation into a child prostitution ring in Sydney. Thu, 24 May 2012 07:17:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Child_prostitution_ran_for_two_years_753690.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2012/05/24/Los_Angeles_bans_plastic_bags_753687.html LA has banned plastic bags after the city council voted to banish them from supermarkets. Thu, 24 May 2012 07:02:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2012/05/24/Los_Angeles_bans_plastic_bags_753687.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/24/Mokbel_spent_millions_evading_capture_753686.html Convicted drug baron Tony Mokbel made hundreds of millions of dollars from manufacturing drugs. Thu, 24 May 2012 06:50:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/24/Mokbel_spent_millions_evading_capture_753686.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/24/Qantas_adds_aditional_east_coast_seats_753685.html Qantas and Jetstar will provide almost 900,000 additional seats on east coast routes per year. Thu, 24 May 2012 06:50:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/24/Qantas_adds_aditional_east_coast_seats_753685.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/24/Ecstacy_ring_leader_gets_life_753684.html A drug ring leader who plotted to traffic 15 million ecstasy tablets in tomato tins has been jailed for life Thu, 24 May 2012 06:50:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/24/Ecstacy_ring_leader_gets_life_753684.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Bolt_ready_for_great_things_at_games_753677.html Sprint superstar Usain Bolt says he is ready to deliver "great things" at this year's London Olympics. Thu, 24 May 2012 06:35:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Bolt_ready_for_great_things_at_games_753677.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Jennings_cops_week_ban_for_Origin_blow_753670.html NSW centre Michael Jennings has been handed a one-match suspension for his punch in the Origin opener. Thu, 24 May 2012 06:35:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Jennings_cops_week_ban_for_Origin_blow_753670.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/AFLs_Tigers_to_miss_Grimes_-_Hardwick_753679.html Richmond coach Damien Hardwick says their defense faces a huge task to counter Hawthorn without Dylan Grimes Thu, 24 May 2012 06:28:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/AFLs_Tigers_to_miss_Grimes_-_Hardwick_753679.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/NZ_Opposition_mocks_budget_753675.html The Opposition are mocking NZ's budget and accusing the government of doing nothing to help NZ work. Thu, 24 May 2012 06:05:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/NZ_Opposition_mocks_budget_753675.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Barry_Gibbs_video_tribute_to_Robin_753672.html Barry Gibb has paid tribute to his brother Robin by releasing a touching farewell video. Thu, 24 May 2012 05:48:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Barry_Gibbs_video_tribute_to_Robin_753672.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Justin_Beiber_almost_quit_music_753671.html Justin Beiber admits he almost gave up on his singing career, as he could not cope with the pressure. Thu, 24 May 2012 05:33:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Justin_Beiber_almost_quit_music_753671.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Radcliffe_happy_Women_in_Black_success_753668.html Daniel Radcliffe says he felt very relieved when 'Woman in Black' did so well at the box office. Thu, 24 May 2012 05:24:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Radcliffe_happy_Women_in_Black_success_753668.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Drug_king_gets_life_for_ecstasy_import_753666.html A drug ring leader who plotted to traffic 15 million ecstasy tablets in tomato tins has been jailed for life Thu, 24 May 2012 05:18:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Drug_king_gets_life_for_ecstasy_import_753666.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Charlize_Theron_gives_away_baby_clothes_753665.html Charlize Theron is giving her son's old clothes to co-star Chris Hemsworth. Thu, 24 May 2012 05:15:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Charlize_Theron_gives_away_baby_clothes_753665.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Qantas_adds_more_east_coast_flights_753663.html Qantas and Jetstar will provide almost 900,000 additional seats on east coast routes per year. Thu, 24 May 2012 05:00:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Qantas_adds_more_east_coast_flights_753663.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Chloe_Sevigny_hates_wearing_fake_penis_753662.html Chloe Sevigny cried every day that she had a wear a prosthetic penis in her new show. Thu, 24 May 2012 04:57:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Chloe_Sevigny_hates_wearing_fake_penis_753662.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Stosurs_unfinished_French_Open_business_753661.html Samantha Stosur has arrived in Paris looking to complete some unfinished business at the French Open. Thu, 24 May 2012 04:54:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Stosurs_unfinished_French_Open_business_753661.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Dockers_likely_to_play_three_ruckmen_753660.html Freo ruckmen Aaron Sandilands, Jonathon Griffin and Zac Clarke are a chance to play this week. Thu, 24 May 2012 04:54:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Dockers_likely_to_play_three_ruckmen_753660.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Hayne_says_Blues_can_still_win_Origin_753659.html NSW may have lost the Origin opener, but Jarryd Hayne believes they are still capable of winning the series. Thu, 24 May 2012 04:53:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Hayne_says_Blues_can_still_win_Origin_753659.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Capsule_on_track_for_rendezvous_with_ISS_753658.html The Dragon space capsule, which has launched a new era of commercial spaceflight, completed its first tests. Thu, 24 May 2012 04:43:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Capsule_on_track_for_rendezvous_with_ISS_753658.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Lawsuits_start_over_Facebook_IPO_debacle_753657.html Investors begin filing suits over losses on Facebook's $A16.46 billion IPO, with billions possibly at stake. Thu, 24 May 2012 04:40:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Lawsuits_start_over_Facebook_IPO_debacle_753657.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/24/Man_dragged_off_toilet_by_bear_753656.html A 65-year-old Canadian man was dragged from an outhouse by a ferocious bear. Thu, 24 May 2012 04:33:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/24/Man_dragged_off_toilet_by_bear_753656.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Disco_queen_Donna_Summer_laid_to_rest_753616.html Family and some of her closest friends helped celebrate the life of Donna Summer at the singer's funeral. Thu, 24 May 2012 04:22:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Disco_queen_Donna_Summer_laid_to_rest_753616.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Lady_Gaga_unsure_of_Indonesia_concert_753655.html Lady Gaga is unsure about whether she'll be allowed to perform in Indonesia as police want a toned-down show Thu, 24 May 2012 04:22:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Lady_Gaga_unsure_of_Indonesia_concert_753655.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Sydney_FC_gets_Brazilian_Fabio_753654.html Sydney FC has signed Brazillian Fabio on a two year deal Thu, 24 May 2012 04:20:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Sydney_FC_gets_Brazilian_Fabio_753654.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Lights_good_for_Test_cricket_-_Cook_753653.html Alastair Cook believes floodlights used against the West Indies could set an example for world cricket. Thu, 24 May 2012 04:20:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Lights_good_for_Test_cricket_-_Cook_753653.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Stuart_happy_with_what_he_has_in_Origin_753652.html Ricky Stuart sees a squad he believes is capable of getting the Blues back into this year's State of Origin. Thu, 24 May 2012 04:19:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Stuart_happy_with_what_he_has_in_Origin_753652.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Kiwi_schoolgirl_to_address_world_leaders_753649.html A Kiwi schoolgirl will address world leaders on why urgent action is needed on sustainable development. Thu, 24 May 2012 04:15:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Kiwi_schoolgirl_to_address_world_leaders_753649.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/24/NSW_MPs_to_debate_gay_marriage_753647.html NSW upper house MPs are urged to support a motion calling on the federal government to legalise gay marriage Thu, 24 May 2012 04:08:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/24/NSW_MPs_to_debate_gay_marriage_753647.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/24/Transport_inspector_drawn_from_police_753646.html Andrew Hughes, a career police officer, will become Australia's new inspector of transport security in June. Thu, 24 May 2012 04:08:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/24/Transport_inspector_drawn_from_police_753646.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/24/Child_prostitution_ring_arrests_753645.html Police expect more arrests over a Sydney child prostitution ring whose customers paid to have sex with girls Thu, 24 May 2012 04:07:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/24/Child_prostitution_ring_arrests_753645.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/NSW_MPs_debate_gay_marriage_753644.html NSW upper house MPs are urged to support a motion calling on the federal government to legalise gay marriage Thu, 24 May 2012 04:05:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/NSW_MPs_debate_gay_marriage_753644.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Arrests_over_child_prostitution_ring_753643.html Police expect more arrests over a Sydney child prostitution ring whose customers paid to have sex with girls Thu, 24 May 2012 04:05:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Arrests_over_child_prostitution_ring_753643.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/New_transport_inspector_drawn_from_cops_753642.html Andrew Hughes, a career police officer, will become Australia's new inspector of transport security in June. Thu, 24 May 2012 04:05:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/New_transport_inspector_drawn_from_cops_753642.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Obama_made_fun_of_Beckhams_facial_hair_753640.html Barack Obama made fun of David Beckham's facial hair when he visited the White House. Thu, 24 May 2012 03:51:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Obama_made_fun_of_Beckhams_facial_hair_753640.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Harry_Styles_splits_from_Emily_Atack_753639.html One Direction's Harry Styles has broken up with his short-term girlfriend Emily Atack. Thu, 24 May 2012 03:47:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Harry_Styles_splits_from_Emily_Atack_753639.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/US_drone_kills_5_militants_in_Pakistan_753621.html A US drone strike on a militant compound has killed eight insurgents in northwest Pakistan. Thu, 24 May 2012 03:46:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/US_drone_kills_5_militants_in_Pakistan_753621.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/EU_summit_warns_Greece_about_eurozone_753638.html A European Union summit ended with a warning to Greece to stick to bailout terms to stay in the eurozone. Thu, 24 May 2012 03:43:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/EU_summit_warns_Greece_about_eurozone_753638.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/EU_summit_ends_with_Greek_warning_753637.html A European Union summit ended with a warning to Greece to stick to bailout terms to stay in the Eurozone. Thu, 24 May 2012 03:33:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/EU_summit_ends_with_Greek_warning_753637.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/24/Australias_first_Windows_4G_phone_753626.html Windows are entering the 4G market with the launch of Australia's first 4G Windows Phone next week. Thu, 24 May 2012 03:27:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/24/Australias_first_Windows_4G_phone_753626.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Kristen_Davis_dating_Aaron_Sorkin_753636.html Kristen Davis is said to be totally smitten with actor Aaron Sorkin after seeing him for six weeks. Thu, 24 May 2012 03:27:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Kristen_Davis_dating_Aaron_Sorkin_753636.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Take_That_album_influenced_bu_Aus_753635.html Take That main songwriter Gary Barlow says his travels to Australia have inspired to write for the album. Thu, 24 May 2012 03:23:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Take_That_album_influenced_bu_Aus_753635.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Britney_Spears_to_release_mixed_perfume_753633.html Britney Spears is to release a two-in-one fragrance, mixing her two favourites into one bottle. Thu, 24 May 2012 03:07:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Britney_Spears_to_release_mixed_perfume_753633.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Georgia_Jagger_face_of_Material_Girl_753631.html Georgia May Jagger has been chosen by Madonna and her daughter to be the new face of Material Girl. Thu, 24 May 2012 03:03:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Georgia_Jagger_face_of_Material_Girl_753631.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Court_hears_Mokbel_posed_as_a_bricklayer_753630.html A court has heard Tony Mokbel posed as a bricklayer so he could buy chemical precursors to manufacture pills Thu, 24 May 2012 03:02:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Court_hears_Mokbel_posed_as_a_bricklayer_753630.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Corby_might_be_granted_day_release_753629.html Schapelle Corby may be allowed out on day release later this year even if she isn't granted parole. Thu, 24 May 2012 02:56:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Corby_might_be_granted_day_release_753629.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Corby_may_be_allowed_out_on_day_release_753628.html Schapelle Corby may be allowed out on day release even if she is not granted parole. Thu, 24 May 2012 02:55:20 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Corby_may_be_allowed_out_on_day_release_753628.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/24/A_slightly_lower_after_EU_summit_753627.html The Australian dollar is slightly lower and trading is in a tight range throughout the morning. Thu, 24 May 2012 02:50:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/24/A_slightly_lower_after_EU_summit_753627.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/24/Court_hears_Mokbel_posed_as_a_bricklayer_753624.html A court has heard Tony Mokbel posed as a bricklayer so he could buy chemical precursors to manufacture pills Thu, 24 May 2012 02:39:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/24/Court_hears_Mokbel_posed_as_a_bricklayer_753624.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/24/Aust_stocks_higher_despite_mixed_leads_753623.html The Australian share market has opened slightly higher, led by major resources companies. Thu, 24 May 2012 02:35:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/24/Aust_stocks_higher_despite_mixed_leads_753623.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/No_surprises_in_zero_budget_753618.html The NZ government is on track to post a $197 million surplus in 2014/15 with a budget that saves $3 billion. Thu, 24 May 2012 02:16:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/No_surprises_in_zero_budget_753618.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Disco_queen_Donna_Summer_laid_to_rest_753617.html Family and some of her closest friends helped celebrate the life of Donna Summer at the singer's funeral. Thu, 24 May 2012 02:10:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Disco_queen_Donna_Summer_laid_to_rest_753617.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Filipina_ex-nanny_sues_Sharon_Stone_753615.html A Filipina former nanny of Sharon Stone is suing the US film star for wrongful dismissal and harassment. Thu, 24 May 2012 02:06:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Filipina_ex-nanny_sues_Sharon_Stone_753615.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Los_Angeles_bans_plastic_bags_753614.html Los Angeles became the largest city in the US to ban plastic bags after the city council voted them out. Thu, 24 May 2012 02:02:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Los_Angeles_bans_plastic_bags_753614.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/24/Father_who_killed_sons_appealing_again_753613.html A man is appealing his conviction for the murder of his three sons when he drove his car into a dam in 2005. Thu, 24 May 2012 01:58:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/24/Father_who_killed_sons_appealing_again_753613.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Vic_dad_who_killed_sons_appealing_again_753612.html A man is appealing his conviction for the murder of his three sons when he drove his car into a dam in 2005. Thu, 24 May 2012 01:58:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Vic_dad_who_killed_sons_appealing_again_753612.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Robert_Pattinson_in_Hunger_Games_753610.html Robert Pattinson has been tipped to star in the 'Hunger Games' sequel. Thu, 24 May 2012 01:43:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Robert_Pattinson_in_Hunger_Games_753610.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Josh_Brolin_says_Oldboy_is_violent_753609.html Josh Brolin says the remake of 'Oldboy' will be 'severely' violent Thu, 24 May 2012 01:40:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Josh_Brolin_says_Oldboy_is_violent_753609.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Craig_Thomson_says_enough_is_enough_753607.html Craig Thomson says the coalition and media should let investigations into the HSU take their course. Thu, 24 May 2012 01:33:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Craig_Thomson_says_enough_is_enough_753607.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Kristen_Stewart_wants_to_go_topless_753606.html Kristen Stewart wanted to go topless in her new movie 'On The Road'. Thu, 24 May 2012 01:32:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Kristen_Stewart_wants_to_go_topless_753606.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Hannant_and_Gillett_to_back_up_Broncos_753603.html Qld Origin players Ben Hannant and Matt Gillett will back up in Brisbane for the match against Melbourne. Thu, 24 May 2012 01:26:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Hannant_and_Gillett_to_back_up_Broncos_753603.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Warriors_release_Inu_to_join_Bulldogs_753602.html The Warriors have granted Krisnan Inu a release to join rivals Canterbury on a three and a half year deal. Thu, 24 May 2012 01:25:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Warriors_release_Inu_to_join_Bulldogs_753602.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/24/Bomb_scare_was_a_misinterpretation_753601.html The emergency landing of a Mauritius-bound flight was sparked by misreading of foreign lettering on a drink. Thu, 24 May 2012 01:18:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/24/Bomb_scare_was_a_misinterpretation_753601.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Usher_accused_of_cheating_with_nanny_753600.html Usher has been accused of cheating on his ex-wife with her bridesmaid. Thu, 24 May 2012 01:18:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Usher_accused_of_cheating_with_nanny_753600.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Bomb_scare_due_to_misinterpretation_753599.html The emergency landing of a Mauritius-bound flight was sparked by misreading of foreign lettering on a drink. Thu, 24 May 2012 01:17:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Bomb_scare_due_to_misinterpretation_753599.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Tom_Hardy_plays_God_in_Batman_753597.html The actor has been cast as villain Bane in the forthcoming Batman movie. Thu, 24 May 2012 01:04:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Tom_Hardy_plays_God_in_Batman_753597.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/24/Miners_begin_week-long_strike_753596.html More than 3000 coalminers have started week-long strike in Queensland's Bowen Basin. Thu, 24 May 2012 00:53:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/24/Miners_begin_week-long_strike_753596.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Coalminers_begin_week-long_strike_753595.html More than 3000 coalminers have started week-long strike in Queensland's Bowen Basin. Thu, 24 May 2012 00:51:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Coalminers_begin_week-long_strike_753595.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/London2012/2012/05/24/2020_Olympic_shortlist_cuts_753587.html Istanbul, Tokyo and Madrid made the first cut among bidders to host the 2020 Olympics. Thu, 24 May 2012 00:47:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/London2012/2012/05/24/2020_Olympic_shortlist_cuts_753587.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/24/Australian_shares_open_high_753592.html The Australian share market has opened higher with the benchmark index up 10.1 points. Thu, 24 May 2012 00:38:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/24/Australian_shares_open_high_753592.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/2020_Olympic_shortlist_cuts_753591.html Istanbul, Tokyo and Madrid made the first cut among bidders to host the 2020 Olympics. Thu, 24 May 2012 00:37:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/2020_Olympic_shortlist_cuts_753591.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Cyclist_Rodriguez_strengthens_Italy_lead_753590.html Joaquim Rodriguez has strengthened his position as leader of the Giro d'Italia by winning the 17th stage. Thu, 24 May 2012 00:37:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Cyclist_Rodriguez_strengthens_Italy_lead_753590.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Pietersen_fined_by_ECB_over_Knight_rant_753589.html The England and Wales Cricket Board has fined Kevin Pietersen for his Twitter attack on Nick Knight. Thu, 24 May 2012 00:37:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Pietersen_fined_by_ECB_over_Knight_rant_753589.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Villa_release_three_EPL_players_753588.html English premier league soccer club Aston Villa have avoided relegation by releasing three players Thu, 24 May 2012 00:37:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Villa_release_three_EPL_players_753588.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Health/2012/05/24/Flu_shots_may_offer_pregnancy_benefits_753584.html Women who get flu shots while pregnant could also be protecting the health of their babies after birth. Thu, 24 May 2012 00:20:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Health/2012/05/24/Flu_shots_may_offer_pregnancy_benefits_753584.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/24/Committee_to_investigate_its_own_leak_753582.html A parliamentary privileges committee will investigate its members after details of its meeting were leaked. Thu, 24 May 2012 00:12:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/24/Committee_to_investigate_its_own_leak_753582.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Committee_will_investigate_its_own_leak_753581.html A parliamentary privileges committee will investigate its members after details of its meeting were leaked. Thu, 24 May 2012 00:12:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Committee_will_investigate_its_own_leak_753581.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/24/UK_robbers_foiled_by_glued-up_money_753580.html Three London robbers were foiled when their attempt to pry open a stolen cash box unleashed globs of glue. Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/24/UK_robbers_foiled_by_glued-up_money_753580.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Pomersbach_case_withdrawn_-_report_753579.html It's reported a US woman will withdraw a molestation case against Australian cricketer Luke Pomersbach. Wed, 23 May 2012 23:57:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Pomersbach_case_withdrawn_-_report_753579.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Chiefs_refreshed_after_Super_Rugby_rest_753578.html The Chiefs, who are preparing to face the Bulls in Hamilton, have been refreshed by having a week off. Wed, 23 May 2012 23:51:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Chiefs_refreshed_after_Super_Rugby_rest_753578.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Reds_name_squad_for_Brumbies_clash_753577.html Reds coach Ewen McKenzie has named a 23-man squad for his side's Super Rugby clash with the Brumbies. Wed, 23 May 2012 23:51:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Reds_name_squad_for_Brumbies_clash_753577.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Balotelli_wants_to_stay_at_ManCity_753576.html Mario Balotelli says he wants to stay with Manchester City amid speculation that he will return to Italy. Wed, 23 May 2012 23:51:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Balotelli_wants_to_stay_at_ManCity_753576.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Hewlett-Packard_to_slash_27000_jobs_753574.html The world's biggest computer maker Hewlett-Packard is cutting 27,000 jobs worldwide in a major restructure. Wed, 23 May 2012 23:45:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Hewlett-Packard_to_slash_27000_jobs_753574.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/24/Australian_IT_prices_to_be_investigated_753571.html An inquiry will look at whether Australians pay more for IT products than consumers in overseas markets. Wed, 23 May 2012 23:12:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/24/Australian_IT_prices_to_be_investigated_753571.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/24/Missing_mans_body_found_753567.html Police have found the body of a man who went missing off a pier south of Melbourne early on Thursday. Wed, 23 May 2012 22:37:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/24/Missing_mans_body_found_753567.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/24/Drink_with_bomb_on_it_aborts_flight_753566.html A Mauritius-bound plane returned to Melbourne after a soft drink can was found with the word 'bomb" on it. Wed, 23 May 2012 22:37:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/24/Drink_with_bomb_on_it_aborts_flight_753566.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/24/Man_dies_after_being_crushed_by_crane_753565.html A man's died after being crushed under a crane-like device at a Sydney factory. Wed, 23 May 2012 22:37:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/24/Man_dies_after_being_crushed_by_crane_753565.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/24/Adelaide_teens_arrested_for_crime_spree_753564.html Three teen boys are in custody and other suspects are on the run after a wild crime spree north of Adelaide. Wed, 23 May 2012 22:37:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/24/Adelaide_teens_arrested_for_crime_spree_753564.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/24/A_lower_as_euro_zone_pessimism_persists_753562.html The Australian dollar fell to a new six-month low on pessimism about the outcome of a Euro leaders summit. Wed, 23 May 2012 22:21:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/24/A_lower_as_euro_zone_pessimism_persists_753562.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Anonymous_prostitute_identifies_Thomson_753554.html A Current Affair has reportedly paid for an interview with a prostitute who says Craig Thomson was a client. Wed, 23 May 2012 22:19:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Anonymous_prostitute_identifies_Thomson_753554.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Man_killed_in_factory_accident_753553.html A man has died after being crushed under a crane-like device at a Sydney factory. Wed, 23 May 2012 22:18:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Man_killed_in_factory_accident_753553.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Police_find_missing_mans_body_753551.html Police have found the body of a man who went missing off a pier south of Melbourne early on Thursday. Wed, 23 May 2012 22:15:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Police_find_missing_mans_body_753551.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/The_battle_for_golfs_top_spot_753550.html Luke Donald and Rory McIlroy will jostle for golf's world No.1 ranking spot at the European PGA Championship Wed, 23 May 2012 22:06:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/The_battle_for_golfs_top_spot_753550.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Football_hero_carry_Olympic_torch_753549.html Thousands of fans mobbed the relay route when Chelsea football star Didier Drogba ran with the torch. Wed, 23 May 2012 22:05:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Football_hero_carry_Olympic_torch_753549.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/NZ_dollar_rebounds_as_budget_looms_753548.html New Zealand's Finance Minister Bill English will hand down his fourth Budget this afternoon. Wed, 23 May 2012 22:05:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/NZ_dollar_rebounds_as_budget_looms_753548.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Djokovic_to_claim_fourth_Grand_Slam_753547.html World Number 1 Novak Djokovic is out to claim his fourth straight Grand Slam victory at the French Open. Wed, 23 May 2012 22:05:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Djokovic_to_claim_fourth_Grand_Slam_753547.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Neeld_urges_fan_stick_with_AFLs_Demons_753546.html Mark Neeld says the embattled clubare improving behind the scenes, even if it is not obvious in matches. Wed, 23 May 2012 22:05:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Neeld_urges_fan_stick_with_AFLs_Demons_753546.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/The_Great_Gatsby_trailer_debuts_online_753539.html The first trailer for Baz Luhrmann's much anticipated adaptation of The Great Gatsby has debuted online. Wed, 23 May 2012 21:33:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/The_Great_Gatsby_trailer_debuts_online_753539.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/24/Australian_market_set_to_open_higher_753538.html The Australian market looks set to open higher after a mixed result on Wall Street. Wed, 23 May 2012 21:24:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/24/Australian_market_set_to_open_higher_753538.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Oldboy_remake_will_be_violent_Brolin_753537.html Josh Brolin says the remake of 'Oldboy' will be 'severely' violent Wed, 23 May 2012 21:24:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Oldboy_remake_will_be_violent_Brolin_753537.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Pattinson_for_Hunger_Games_sequel_753536.html Robert Pattinson has been tipped to star in the 'Hunger Games' sequel. Wed, 23 May 2012 21:22:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Pattinson_for_Hunger_Games_sequel_753536.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Morrison_wants_to_see_Adele_in_Glee_753535.html Matthew Morrison wants Adele to appear in 'Glee'. Wed, 23 May 2012 21:20:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Morrison_wants_to_see_Adele_in_Glee_753535.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Online_gambling_could_bet_on_sport_753534.html The government may allow online gambling sites to bet on live sporting matches and offer cash poker games. Wed, 23 May 2012 21:20:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Online_gambling_could_bet_on_sport_753534.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Snooki_is_expecting_a_baby_boy_753533.html Snooki is expecting a baby boy. Wed, 23 May 2012 21:18:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Snooki_is_expecting_a_baby_boy_753533.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Ray_J_leaves_hospital_753532.html Ray J has been released from hospital. Wed, 23 May 2012 21:16:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Ray_J_leaves_hospital_753532.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Cole_being_lined_up_for_American_Idol_753531.html Cheryl Cole is reportedly being lined up to be a judge on 'American Idol'. Wed, 23 May 2012 21:15:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Cole_being_lined_up_for_American_Idol_753531.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Barry_Gibb_pays_tribute_to_Robin_753529.html Barry Gibb has created a video montage in tribute to his late brother Robin Gibb. Wed, 23 May 2012 21:13:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Barry_Gibb_pays_tribute_to_Robin_753529.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Jessica_Simpson_to_marry_this_December_753528.html Jessica Simpson is set to marry fiance Eric Johnson this December. Wed, 23 May 2012 21:11:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Jessica_Simpson_to_marry_this_December_753528.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Jennie_Garth_dating_new_man_753527.html Jennie Garth is reportedly dating Antonio Ballatore. Wed, 23 May 2012 21:09:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Jennie_Garth_dating_new_man_753527.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Goodwill_helps_cut_Corby_sentence_753526.html Bob Carr denies a deal was made with Indonesia to cut Schappelle Corby's sentence, in return for leniency. Wed, 23 May 2012 21:09:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Goodwill_helps_cut_Corby_sentence_753526.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Megan_Fox_expecting_a_girl_753525.html Megan Fox is reportedly expecting a baby girl. Wed, 23 May 2012 21:08:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Megan_Fox_expecting_a_girl_753525.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/24/Facebook_banks_sued_over_float_753524.html Facebook is being sued by shareholders just days after being floated on the Nasdaq stock exchange. Wed, 23 May 2012 21:08:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/24/Facebook_banks_sued_over_float_753524.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/24/Carbon_tax_blamed_for_Smelters_end_753523.html The closure of an aluminium smelter in NSW has become a battleground over the impending carbon tax. Wed, 23 May 2012 20:57:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/24/Carbon_tax_blamed_for_Smelters_end_753523.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Man_in_stand-off_was_being_investigated_753522.html The man behind a 44-hour police stand-off in Melbourne was under investigation for a $235,000 armed robbery. Wed, 23 May 2012 20:54:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Man_in_stand-off_was_being_investigated_753522.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Fire_at_Brisbane_Lifeline_store_753521.html There has been a fire at a Lifeline store in Brisbane which was badly damaged in a blaze two months ago. Wed, 23 May 2012 20:54:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Fire_at_Brisbane_Lifeline_store_753521.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/24/Man_disappears_after_jumping_off_pier_753520.html A man has gone missing after he jumped off a pier in Melbourne's south. Wed, 23 May 2012 20:49:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/24/Man_disappears_after_jumping_off_pier_753520.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Egypt_votes_in_first_free_elections_753514.html Egyptians have streamed to polling stations to vote in the counrty's first ever free presidential elections. Wed, 23 May 2012 20:26:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Egypt_votes_in_first_free_elections_753514.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/US_demands_Pakistan_pardon_doctor_753512.html A doctor who helped the CIA track down Osama Bin Laden has been jailed in Pakistan for treason. Wed, 23 May 2012 20:24:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/US_demands_Pakistan_pardon_doctor_753512.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Greek_far_right_protest_turns_violent_753511.html Supporters of far right group Golden Dawn clashed with Greek police during a protest against immigration. Wed, 23 May 2012 20:24:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Greek_far_right_protest_turns_violent_753511.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Two_foreign_doctors_Afghans_abducted_753508.html Two foreign doctors and their three Afghan colleagues have been kidnapped in Afghanistan. Wed, 23 May 2012 20:11:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Two_foreign_doctors_Afghans_abducted_753508.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/SA_teens_arrested_for_string_of_offences_753507.html Three teen boys are in custody and other suspects are on the run after a wild crime spree north of Adelaide. Wed, 23 May 2012 20:10:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/SA_teens_arrested_for_string_of_offences_753507.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Two_miners_in_Chile_rescued_753506.html Two miners trapped in a small coalmine in southern Chile have been rescued and are in good health. Wed, 23 May 2012 20:06:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Two_miners_in_Chile_rescued_753506.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Greek_immigrations_protest_turns_violent_753499.html Supporters of far right group Golden Dawn clashed with Greek police during a protest against immigration. Wed, 23 May 2012 19:48:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Greek_immigrations_protest_turns_violent_753499.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Olympic_ban_for_human_rights_abusers_753498.html World leaders guilty of human rights abuses will be banned from travelling to London for the 2012 Olympics. Wed, 23 May 2012 19:40:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Olympic_ban_for_human_rights_abusers_753498.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Shareholders_sue_Facebook_over_float_753492.html Facebook is being sued by shareholders just days after being floated on the Nasdaq stock exchange. Wed, 23 May 2012 19:33:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Shareholders_sue_Facebook_over_float_753492.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Chennai_knock_Mumbai_out_of_IPL_753490.html Mahendra Singh Dhoni has smashed a 20-ball 51 not out to set up a 38-run win for Chennai Super Kings side. Wed, 23 May 2012 19:27:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Chennai_knock_Mumbai_out_of_IPL_753490.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Scarlett_expected_back_for_AFLs_Cats_753489.html Geelong are expected to regain experienced defender Matthew Scarlett when they name their team for tonight. Wed, 23 May 2012 19:24:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Scarlett_expected_back_for_AFLs_Cats_753489.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/AFL_Giants_coach_Sheedy_to_face_Bombers_753488.html Giants' coach Kevin Sheedy says Saturday's clash with his old side Essendon won't be that emotional for him. Wed, 23 May 2012 19:24:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/AFL_Giants_coach_Sheedy_to_face_Bombers_753488.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Bolt_ready_for_great_things_at_Olympics_753487.html Sprinter Usai Bolt insists that he will be ready to deliver more "great things" at this year's London Games. Wed, 23 May 2012 19:24:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Bolt_ready_for_great_things_at_Olympics_753487.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Morgan_taught_me_hacking_-_TV_presenter_753486.html British TV presenter Jeremy Paxman has revealed that Piers Morgan told him how to hack mobile phones. Wed, 23 May 2012 19:24:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Morgan_taught_me_hacking_-_TV_presenter_753486.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/London2012/2012/05/24/Bolt_ready_for_great_things_at_Olympics_753485.html Sprinter Usai Bolt insists that he will be ready to deliver more "great things" at this year's London Games. Wed, 23 May 2012 19:22:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/London2012/2012/05/24/Bolt_ready_for_great_things_at_Olympics_753485.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Canberra_woman_extradited_over_murder_753453.html A Canberra woman, charged with the murder of a Gold Coast man, is to be extradited to Queensland. Wed, 23 May 2012 19:14:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Canberra_woman_extradited_over_murder_753453.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/24/Sydney_man_burnt_after_deliberate_fire_753481.html A man who tried to torch his house is in an induced coma after suffering severe burns to his head and hands. Wed, 23 May 2012 19:13:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/24/Sydney_man_burnt_after_deliberate_fire_753481.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/24/First_free_election_for_Egypt_753484.html Egyptians have streamed to polling stations to vote in the counrty's first ever free presidential elections. Wed, 23 May 2012 19:10:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/24/First_free_election_for_Egypt_753484.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/24/TAFE_funds_will_go_where_needed-_Hall_753423.html Victorian tax dollars should be spent on training apprentices to fill the state's skills gap. Wed, 23 May 2012 19:06:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/24/TAFE_funds_will_go_where_needed-_Hall_753423.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Russian_jet_crashes_in_Czech_Republic_753483.html A Russian military jet malfunctioned while landing in the Czech Republic, injuring six people. Wed, 23 May 2012 19:05:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Russian_jet_crashes_in_Czech_Republic_753483.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/24/Bail_hearing_for_woman_over_death_753482.html A 21-year-old woman accused of killing a 10-month-old baby will face a bail hearing in a Melbourne court. Wed, 23 May 2012 19:03:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/24/Bail_hearing_for_woman_over_death_753482.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/24/Sydney_man_badly_burnt_after_fire_753480.html A man who tried to torch his house is in an induced coma after suffering severe burns to his head and hands. Wed, 23 May 2012 19:02:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/24/Sydney_man_badly_burnt_after_fire_753480.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/24/Facebook_used_as_terrorist_tool_-_expert_753479.html The Australian Ambassador for Counter Terrorism says terrorists have embraced the rise of technology. Wed, 23 May 2012 19:00:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/24/Facebook_used_as_terrorist_tool_-_expert_753479.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Jennings_shut_down_by_NSW_management_753478.html Michael Jennings' media appearance was shut down by team management after he admitted punching was a mistake Wed, 23 May 2012 18:59:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Jennings_shut_down_by_NSW_management_753478.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Chilean_coalminers_rescued_753477.html Two miners trapped in a small coalmine in southern Chile have been rescued and are in good health. Wed, 23 May 2012 18:58:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Chilean_coalminers_rescued_753477.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Stuntman_survives_jump_without_parachute_753476.html A UK stuntman has became the first person to jump out of a helicopter and land without using a parachute. Wed, 23 May 2012 18:54:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Stuntman_survives_jump_without_parachute_753476.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Doctor_who_helped_track_Bin_Laden_jailed_753474.html A doctor who helped the CIA track down Osama Bin Laden has been jailed in Pakistan for treason. Wed, 23 May 2012 18:51:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Doctor_who_helped_track_Bin_Laden_jailed_753474.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Barton_slapped_with_12-match_ban_753473.html Barton has received a 12-match ban from the Football Association after being found guilty of violent conduct Wed, 23 May 2012 18:49:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Barton_slapped_with_12-match_ban_753473.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Egyptians_vote_in_first_free_election_753469.html Egyptians have streamed to polling stations to vote in the counrty's first ever free presidential elections. Wed, 23 May 2012 18:46:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Egyptians_vote_in_first_free_election_753469.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Refugee_challenges_ASIO_to_High_Court_753468.html A refugee is making a High Court bid to challenge the detention of 51 refugees ASIO deems security risks. Wed, 23 May 2012 18:45:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Refugee_challenges_ASIO_to_High_Court_753468.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/24/Aussies_lax_on_skin_cancer_checkups_753467.html A survey has found Australians are ignoring warnings to have their skin regularly checked by professionals. Wed, 23 May 2012 18:45:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/24/Aussies_lax_on_skin_cancer_checkups_753467.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/24/High_Court_challenge_to_ASIO_assessment_753466.html A refugee is making a High Court bid to challenge the detention of 51 refugees ASIO deems security risks. Wed, 23 May 2012 18:45:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/24/High_Court_challenge_to_ASIO_assessment_753466.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/24/Water-powered_Jetpack_makes_Aussie_debut_753465.html A water-powered jetpack is set to make its Australian debut at a Gold Coast boat show this weekend. Wed, 23 May 2012 18:43:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/24/Water-powered_Jetpack_makes_Aussie_debut_753465.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Euro_dive_before_EU_summit_753464.html European shares have dived and the euro has hit a 22-month low before an informal EU summit. Wed, 23 May 2012 18:42:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Euro_dive_before_EU_summit_753464.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Health/2012/05/24/Aussies_ignore_skin_cancer_warnings_753463.html A survey has found Australians are ignoring warnings to have their skin regularly checked by professionals. Wed, 23 May 2012 18:39:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Health/2012/05/24/Aussies_ignore_skin_cancer_warnings_753463.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Health/2012/05/24/Lab_uses_skin_cells_to_help_repair_heart_753462.html Scientists have taken skin cells from hurt hearts and turned them into cells, able to repair cardiac muscle. Wed, 23 May 2012 18:38:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Health/2012/05/24/Lab_uses_skin_cells_to_help_repair_heart_753462.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Health/2012/05/24/Severe_malaria_treatments_developed_753461.html A new generation of anti-inflammatory drugs could improve survival for people struck down with malaria. Wed, 23 May 2012 18:36:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Health/2012/05/24/Severe_malaria_treatments_developed_753461.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/24/Opposition_hammers_away_over_Thomson_753460.html Tony Abbott continues to lead the coalition's assault against the PM over the Craig Thomson scandal. Wed, 23 May 2012 18:34:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/24/Opposition_hammers_away_over_Thomson_753460.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Wong_sticks_by_jobless_forecast_753457.html The federal gov't is sticking by its jobless rate forecasts, despite a pessimistic outlook from the OECD. Wed, 23 May 2012 18:31:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Wong_sticks_by_jobless_forecast_753457.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Carbon_tax_blamed_for_Smelters_end_753456.html The closure of an aluminium smelter in NSW has become a battleground over the impending carbon tax. Wed, 23 May 2012 18:30:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Carbon_tax_blamed_for_Smelters_end_753456.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Qld_eye_seventh_straight_Origin_win_753450.html Qld are hoping to wrap up a seventh State of Origin series in Sydney rather than waiting until game three. Wed, 23 May 2012 18:17:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Qld_eye_seventh_straight_Origin_win_753450.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Facebook_sued_while_stock_climbs_753448.html A group of shareholders has filed a lawsuit against Facebook, its executives and Morgan Stanley. Wed, 23 May 2012 18:12:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/24/Facebook_sued_while_stock_climbs_753448.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/24/No-parachute_man_lands_safely_753447.html A UK stuntman has became the first person to jump out of a helicopter and land without using a parachute. Wed, 23 May 2012 17:46:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/24/No-parachute_man_lands_safely_753447.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Kimbra_makes_strong_US_debut_753446.html New Zealand-born songstress Kimbra has made a strong debut in the United States. Wed, 23 May 2012 17:38:20 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/Kimbra_makes_strong_US_debut_753446.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/The_Great_Gatsby_trailer_debuts_online_753445.html The first trailer for Baz Luhrmann's much anticipated adaptation of The Great Gatsby has debuted online. Wed, 23 May 2012 17:27:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/24/The_Great_Gatsby_trailer_debuts_online_753445.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/24/Privileges_committee_silent_on_Thomson_753434.html The privileges committee was silent after their first meeting to decide the fate of MP Craig Thomson. Wed, 23 May 2012 14:41:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/24/Privileges_committee_silent_on_Thomson_753434.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/24/Public_school_funding_drops_753433.html Expert analysis of the 2012 budget shows Commonwealth funding to public schools will drop. Wed, 23 May 2012 14:40:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/24/Public_school_funding_drops_753433.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/24/Slain_kids_part_of_custody_battle_753432.html Two children, murdered in Darwin by their father, were the subject of a custody battle. Wed, 23 May 2012 14:40:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/24/Slain_kids_part_of_custody_battle_753432.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/24/Soft_drink_message_aborts_Melb_flight_753431.html A Mauritius-bound plane returned to Melbourne after a soft drink can was found with the word 'bomb" on it. Wed, 23 May 2012 14:39:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/24/Soft_drink_message_aborts_Melb_flight_753431.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Jennings_had_brain_snap_-_Thurston_753430.html QLD's Johnathan Thurston said NSW centre Michael Jennings suffered a meltdown during the Origin opener. Wed, 23 May 2012 14:28:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/24/Jennings_had_brain_snap_-_Thurston_753430.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/24/Enough_ethanol_to_meet_NSW_demand-_IPART_753429.html The New South Wales pricing regulator has found the supply of ethanol is enough to meet the state's demand. Wed, 23 May 2012 14:15:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/24/Enough_ethanol_to_meet_NSW_demand-_IPART_753429.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/24/Laws_to_blame_for_driver_death-_union_753428.html A builders federation says a man driver crushed to death was the victim of inadequate workplace safety laws. Wed, 23 May 2012 14:13:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/24/Laws_to_blame_for_driver_death-_union_753428.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/24/Woman_impaled_by_meat_hook_753427.html A southwest Queensland woman had to be airlifted to hospital after impaling her hand on a meat hook. Wed, 23 May 2012 14:11:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/24/Woman_impaled_by_meat_hook_753427.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/24/Indigenous_leaders_want_bans_removed_753426.html Queensland's indigenous leaders will again pressure the state government to scrap alcohol restrictions. Wed, 23 May 2012 14:09:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/24/Indigenous_leaders_want_bans_removed_753426.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/24/Drug_debt_crucial_in_murder_case-defence_753425.html A man accused of murdering a close friend to whom he owed $180,000, also owed a drug debt to a third party. Wed, 23 May 2012 14:05:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/24/Drug_debt_crucial_in_murder_case-defence_753425.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/23/Plane_returns_to_Vic_after_bomb_scare_753422.html A drink can with the word 'bomb' written on it forced a Mauritius-bound airliner to return to a Vic airport. Wed, 23 May 2012 13:52:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/23/Plane_returns_to_Vic_after_bomb_scare_753422.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/23/Qld_govt_approves_Rio_Cape_expansion_753421.html The Queensland government has approved Rio Tinto's plans to undertake a major expansion of its bauxite mine. Wed, 23 May 2012 13:36:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/23/Qld_govt_approves_Rio_Cape_expansion_753421.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/23/Court_action_against_HSU_officers_753420.html Fair Work Australia has launched court action against a branch of the Health Services Union in Victoria. Wed, 23 May 2012 13:36:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/23/Court_action_against_HSU_officers_753420.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/Future_fund_boss_operates_out_of_bank_753419.html New Future Fund chairman David Gonski has retained his office in a South African-owned investment bank. Wed, 23 May 2012 13:35:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/Future_fund_boss_operates_out_of_bank_753419.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/Bank_probed_over_Facebook_shares_753417.html Regulators are probing Morgan Stanley over a negative report before Facebook's stock market debut. Wed, 23 May 2012 13:32:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/Bank_probed_over_Facebook_shares_753417.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/Rinehart_overlooked_for_Fairfax_board_753413.html The world's richest woman Gina Rinehart has been overlooked for a Fairfax Media board seat. Wed, 23 May 2012 13:17:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/Rinehart_overlooked_for_Fairfax_board_753413.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/Myer_to_generate_300_million_online_753411.html Myer thinks it can generate $300m in online sales as women and young people head to the store's website. Wed, 23 May 2012 13:13:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/Myer_to_generate_300_million_online_753411.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Bomb_written_on_drink_aborts_flight_753405.html A Mauritius-bound plane returned to Melbourne after a soft drink can was found with the word 'bomb" on it. Wed, 23 May 2012 12:49:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Bomb_written_on_drink_aborts_flight_753405.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/Maroons_beat_NSW_18-10_in_Origin_753404.html Queensland have won the opening match of the State of Origin Series 18-10 against NSW in Melbourne. Wed, 23 May 2012 12:43:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/Maroons_beat_NSW_18-10_in_Origin_753404.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/QLD_win_opening_Origin_match_18-10_753402.html Queensland have won the opening match of the State of Origin Series 18-10 against NSW in Melbourne. Wed, 23 May 2012 12:15:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/QLD_win_opening_Origin_match_18-10_753402.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/Sheedy_bears_Bombers_no_ill_will_753399.html GWS coach Kevin Sheedy says he bears no ill will over his departure from the Bombers ahead of weekend clash. Wed, 23 May 2012 10:51:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/Sheedy_bears_Bombers_no_ill_will_753399.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Privileges_committee_tight-lipped_753398.html The Parliamentary Privileges Committee examining if Craig Thomson misled parliament is remaining quiet. Wed, 23 May 2012 10:47:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Privileges_committee_tight-lipped_753398.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/23/Sweedish_women_trapped_in_chair_753397.html An 84-year-old Swedish woman was trapped in a folding chair for two days after it broke on her balcony. Wed, 23 May 2012 10:47:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/23/Sweedish_women_trapped_in_chair_753397.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Philippines_accuses_China_over_shoal_753396.html The Philippines has accused China of sending more government and fishing vessels in the South China Sea. Wed, 23 May 2012 10:43:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Philippines_accuses_China_over_shoal_753396.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/Penny_Wong_sticks_by_jobless_forecasts_753395.html Finance Minister Penny Wong is standing by the federal government's jobless forecasts in the budget. Wed, 23 May 2012 10:39:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/Penny_Wong_sticks_by_jobless_forecasts_753395.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Egypt_policeman_killed_at_voting_station_753393.html An Egyptian policeman has been shot dead in a gunfight between supporters of presidential candidates. Wed, 23 May 2012 10:29:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Egypt_policeman_killed_at_voting_station_753393.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Egypt_policeman_killed_at_vote_station_753392.html An Egyptian policeman has been shot dead in a gunfight between supporters of presidential candidates. Wed, 23 May 2012 10:29:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Egypt_policeman_killed_at_vote_station_753392.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/Growth_outlook_weak_Westpac_survey_753387.html The outlook for economic growth has improved, but it's still below average. Wed, 23 May 2012 10:26:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/Growth_outlook_weak_Westpac_survey_753387.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/Smelter_closure_not_due_to_carbon_tax_753391.html Greg Combet has rejected claims the carbon tax is responsible for an aluminium smelter closure. Wed, 23 May 2012 10:26:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/Smelter_closure_not_due_to_carbon_tax_753391.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/AFL_fines_coach_for_umpire_incident_753389.html Richmond coach Damien Hardwick has been handed a $5000 fine after approaching an umpire during a match. Wed, 23 May 2012 10:25:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/AFL_fines_coach_for_umpire_incident_753389.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Egypt_set_for_free_and_fair_election_753386.html Egyptians begin to vote in the nation's first 'free and fair' presidential election. Wed, 23 May 2012 10:23:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Egypt_set_for_free_and_fair_election_753386.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/Gina_Rinehart_makes_1m_every_half-hour_753384.html Gina Rinehart has been listed as the world's wealthiest woman with a fortune worth $29 billion. Wed, 23 May 2012 10:16:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/Gina_Rinehart_makes_1m_every_half-hour_753384.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/Heat_down_Pacers_to_lead_NBA_series_753381.html Miami Heat have beat en the Indiana Pacers 115-83 to take a 3-2 lead in their NBA conference semis. Wed, 23 May 2012 09:47:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/Heat_down_Pacers_to_lead_NBA_series_753381.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/Locke_forced_to_delay_NRL_return_753380.html Warriors fullback Kevin Locke have shelved plans to return from injury for the Auckland Vulcans. Wed, 23 May 2012 09:47:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/Locke_forced_to_delay_NRL_return_753380.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Police_hurt_as_fascist_Greeks_riot_753379.html At least eight police have been injured and several cars burned during riots in Greece. Wed, 23 May 2012 09:42:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Police_hurt_as_fascist_Greeks_riot_753379.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/23/Sweedish_princess_baptised_753378.html The future heir to the Swedish throne has been baptised in a ceremony fit for a queen. Wed, 23 May 2012 09:22:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/23/Sweedish_princess_baptised_753378.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/23/Thief_caught_after_wedged_in_fence_753377.html A fat thief made life easy for Swedish cops, becoming wedged in a fence as he tried to make his getaway. Wed, 23 May 2012 09:16:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/23/Thief_caught_after_wedged_in_fence_753377.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Ancient_Bethlehem_seal_found_in_Israel_753375.html Archaeologists in Jerusalem have found the oldest artifact that bears the inscription of Bethlehem. Wed, 23 May 2012 09:04:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Ancient_Bethlehem_seal_found_in_Israel_753375.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/China_cancels_military_visit_to_Japan_753374.html China has cancelled a high-level military visit to Japan, as they bicker over a disputed island chain. Wed, 23 May 2012 08:56:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/China_cancels_military_visit_to_Japan_753374.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/India_bus_falls_into_river_killing_26_753370.html Police say a bus full of Hindu pilgrims plunged into the Ganges River, killing 26 people in northern India. Wed, 23 May 2012 08:49:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/India_bus_falls_into_river_killing_26_753370.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/Stocks_tumble_on_fresh_Greek_exit_fears_753369.html Australian stocks tumbled on fears about a possible Greek exit from the euro zone. Wed, 23 May 2012 08:44:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/Stocks_tumble_on_fresh_Greek_exit_fears_753369.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/AUD_dives_on_Greek_fears_753367.html The Australian dollar has tumbled more than 1.5 US cents to its lowest level since November. Wed, 23 May 2012 08:42:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/AUD_dives_on_Greek_fears_753367.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Suspicious_item_forces_flight_to_abort_753349.html A plane was forced to turn back to Melbourne after a suspicious item was found on board. Wed, 23 May 2012 08:33:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Suspicious_item_forces_flight_to_abort_753349.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Gina_Rhinehart_named_richest_woman_753365.html Mining magnate Gina Rinehart has been named the world's richest woman in BRW magazine's annual rich list. Wed, 23 May 2012 08:27:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Gina_Rhinehart_named_richest_woman_753365.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Vic_siege_man_remanded_in_custory_753352.html The Melbourne man at the centre of a 44-hour siege has faced court charged with 11 offences. Wed, 23 May 2012 08:18:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Vic_siege_man_remanded_in_custory_753352.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Corby_pins_hopes_on_unlikely_parole_753355.html An official at Kerobokan jail says Schapelle Corby will stay in prison until 2015 unless she wins parole. Wed, 23 May 2012 08:18:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Corby_pins_hopes_on_unlikely_parole_753355.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/Farina_wins_Alex_Tobin_Medal_753362.html Frank Farina has been awarded the prestigious Alex Tobin Medal for his services to soccer. Wed, 23 May 2012 08:12:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/Farina_wins_Alex_Tobin_Medal_753362.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/65_trapped_miners_rescued_in_Zimbabwe_753361.html All 178 miners affected by an underground fire in southwestern Zimbabwe are safe and have returned home. Wed, 23 May 2012 08:09:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/65_trapped_miners_rescued_in_Zimbabwe_753361.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/Patton_close_to_AFL_debut_with_GWS_753359.html GWS AFL coach Kevin Sheedy is determined not to rush Jonathon Patton back too fast from injury. Wed, 23 May 2012 08:08:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/Patton_close_to_AFL_debut_with_GWS_753359.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Corby_decision_slammed_in_Jakarta_753358.html The move to grant Schapelle Corby a five-year sentence cut has been slammed by politicians in Indonesia. Wed, 23 May 2012 08:01:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Corby_decision_slammed_in_Jakarta_753358.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/Qld_coal_miners_set_to_strike_again_753348.html More strike action by central Queensland coal miners is expected to hurt the BHP-Mitsubishi Alliance. Wed, 23 May 2012 07:27:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/Qld_coal_miners_set_to_strike_again_753348.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Melb_airport_back_to_normal_753346.html Officials in Melbourne say the airport is back to normal after a plane had to return over a security threat. Wed, 23 May 2012 07:16:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Melb_airport_back_to_normal_753346.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/Neeld_urges_fans_to_stick_with_Demons_753344.html Demons coach Mark Neeld says the club is improving behind the scenes, even if it is not obvious in matches. Wed, 23 May 2012 07:10:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/Neeld_urges_fans_to_stick_with_Demons_753344.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Time_for_something_more_than_Thomson_753340.html Perhaps it's time for our politicians to turn to more important matters than the sad Craig Thomson affair. Wed, 23 May 2012 06:48:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Time_for_something_more_than_Thomson_753340.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Siege_man_charged_with_kill_threat_753338.html A Melbourne man will face court on Wednesday charged with making threats to kill, after a 44-hour siege. Wed, 23 May 2012 06:42:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Siege_man_charged_with_kill_threat_753338.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/Qantas_Jetstar_cut_NT_services_753337.html Qantas and Jetstar will cut the number of flights arriving at Darwin and Uluru because of poor patronage. Wed, 23 May 2012 06:41:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/Qantas_Jetstar_cut_NT_services_753337.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/23/Qantas_abandoning_the_bush_-_union_753335.html The Transport workers union has accused Qantas of abandoning regional Australia by slashing flights. Wed, 23 May 2012 06:40:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/23/Qantas_abandoning_the_bush_-_union_753335.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/23/Norsk_workers_first_tax_victims_-_Abbott_753334.html Opposition Leader Tony Abbott says the closure of an aluminium smelter in NSW is an absolute tragedy. Wed, 23 May 2012 06:40:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/23/Norsk_workers_first_tax_victims_-_Abbott_753334.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/More_delays_in_Brambles_Recall_sale_753333.html Brambles says the sale of its data management business continues to take longer than expected. Wed, 23 May 2012 06:38:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/More_delays_in_Brambles_Recall_sale_753333.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/China_slowdown_threatens_Aust-World_Bank_753331.html The World Bank says Australia could be at risk as Europe's debt crisis threatens China's export markets. Wed, 23 May 2012 06:36:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/China_slowdown_threatens_Aust-World_Bank_753331.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/Bank_of_Japan_keeps_rate_unchanged_753329.html The Bank of Japan kept its key interest rate unchanged at between zero and 0.1 per cent. Wed, 23 May 2012 06:33:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/Bank_of_Japan_keeps_rate_unchanged_753329.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Corby_release_Aug_2015_-_police_officer_753326.html An official at Kerobokan jail says Schapelle Corby will stay in prison until 2015 unless she wins parole. Wed, 23 May 2012 06:32:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Corby_release_Aug_2015_-_police_officer_753326.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/Australian_shares_close_lower_753325.html Australian shares have closed lower, shedding modest gains in earlier trading. Wed, 23 May 2012 06:31:20 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/Australian_shares_close_lower_753325.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Charges_over_Melb_tear_gas_siege_753323.html A gun-wielding criminal has been charged after officers used tear gas to end a 44-hour siege. Wed, 23 May 2012 06:11:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Charges_over_Melb_tear_gas_siege_753323.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/23/Kendrick_relieved_shes_not_in_Twilight_753321.html Anna Kendrick has spoken of her 'relief' at not having to appear in 'Twilight' anymore. Wed, 23 May 2012 05:44:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/23/Kendrick_relieved_shes_not_in_Twilight_753321.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Qantas_Jetstar_cut_NT_services_753319.html Qantas and Jetstar will cut the number of flights arriving at Darwin and Uluru because of poor patronage. Wed, 23 May 2012 05:38:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Qantas_Jetstar_cut_NT_services_753319.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/23/NSW_smelter_to_close_344_jobs_to_go_753318.html Almost 350 jobs are set to go when a Norwegian company shuts its smelter in the NSW Hunter Valley. Wed, 23 May 2012 05:33:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/23/NSW_smelter_to_close_344_jobs_to_go_753318.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/State_of_Origin_in_Vic_silly_-_OFarrell_753314.html NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell says it's a nonsense to have State of Origin in Melbourne. Wed, 23 May 2012 05:28:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/State_of_Origin_in_Vic_silly_-_OFarrell_753314.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/QLD_brace_for_NSW_Origin_onslaught_753317.html QLD are bracing for an early onslaught from a desperate NSW team in the opening State of Origin match. Wed, 23 May 2012 05:23:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/QLD_brace_for_NSW_Origin_onslaught_753317.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Watson_to_continue_anti-whaling_action_753316.html Marine wildlife activist Paul Watson, has vowed his campaign will go on even if he is tried and jailed. Wed, 23 May 2012 05:21:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Watson_to_continue_anti-whaling_action_753316.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/Crows_coach_surprised_at_quick_rise_753311.html Adelaide coach Brenton Sanderson is handling increasing scrutiny on the methods lifting the Crows. Wed, 23 May 2012 05:04:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/Crows_coach_surprised_at_quick_rise_753311.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/23/German_women_deafens_telemarketers_753310.html A German has been fined after blowing a whistle down the phone so hard it damaged a telemarketers hearing. Wed, 23 May 2012 04:54:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/23/German_women_deafens_telemarketers_753310.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/23/Executive_charged_with_theft_over_Legos_753309.html An executive allegedly put fake bar codes on Lego sets, bought them at a discount and resold them online. Wed, 23 May 2012 04:50:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/23/Executive_charged_with_theft_over_Legos_753309.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/23/WorkCover_changes_not_set_-_OFarrell_753308.html Barry O'Farrell denies he's already made his mind up about reforms to the workers' compensation scheme Wed, 23 May 2012 04:25:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/23/WorkCover_changes_not_set_-_OFarrell_753308.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/23/TV_remotes_inventor_dies_at_age_96_753307.html The man who invented the remote control receiving $2000 for his efforts has died at the age of 96. Wed, 23 May 2012 04:23:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/23/TV_remotes_inventor_dies_at_age_96_753307.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/23/Commercial_spacecraft_speeds_to_space_753306.html The launch of the Falcon 9 rocket opened a new, entrepreneurial era in spaceflight. Wed, 23 May 2012 04:21:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/23/Commercial_spacecraft_speeds_to_space_753306.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/23/Privileges_committee_to_discuss_Thomson_753304.html The privileges committee will meet to consider a reference regarding Craig Thomson's statement to parliament Wed, 23 May 2012 04:19:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/23/Privileges_committee_to_discuss_Thomson_753304.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Privileges_committee_to_meet_on_Thomson_753303.html The privileges committee will meet to consider a reference regarding Craig Thomson's statement to parliament Wed, 23 May 2012 04:18:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Privileges_committee_to_meet_on_Thomson_753303.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/23/Mixed_reviews_for_Clements_movie_role_753302.html Reviews calling Kiwi comedian Jemaine Clement the star of the new Men in Black film is stirring critics. Wed, 23 May 2012 04:17:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/23/Mixed_reviews_for_Clements_movie_role_753302.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/23/Internet_job_ads_drop_7pc_in_April_753301.html New data shows job advertisements on the internet fell last month led by a decline in professional vacancies Wed, 23 May 2012 04:17:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/23/Internet_job_ads_drop_7pc_in_April_753301.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Man_faces_jail_for_puching_kid_753300.html A Washington man faces jail after punching a rowdy kid a movie theatre in the face. Wed, 23 May 2012 04:00:20 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Man_faces_jail_for_puching_kid_753300.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/23/Gunmen_kill_five_at_Pakistan_rally_753299.html Pakistani police say gunmen have opened fire on a political rally in Karachi, killing five people. Wed, 23 May 2012 03:59:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/23/Gunmen_kill_five_at_Pakistan_rally_753299.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/23/UK_parents_starved_and_threatened_teen_753298.html The sister of Shafilea Ahmed has told a UK court that her parents physically abused the murdered teen. Wed, 23 May 2012 03:58:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/23/UK_parents_starved_and_threatened_teen_753298.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/23/Man_arrested_after_44-hour_siege_753297.html A man has been arrested after a 44 hour siege at a suburban Melbourne home. Wed, 23 May 2012 03:57:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/23/Man_arrested_after_44-hour_siege_753297.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/23/Gunman_fires_shots_at_Sydney_bus_753296.html A gunman opened fire on a Sydney bus carrying eight passengers and also pointed a rifle at two taxi-drivers. Wed, 23 May 2012 03:57:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/23/Gunman_fires_shots_at_Sydney_bus_753296.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/23/Lady_Gaga_flies_friends_on_tour_753295.html Lady GaGa is flying her friends out to visit her on tour to help her loneliness. Wed, 23 May 2012 03:43:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/23/Lady_Gaga_flies_friends_on_tour_753295.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/23/Naomi_Campbell_wants_peace_in_MidEast_753294.html Supermodel Naomi Campbell has toured Bethlehem and has called for peace in the Middle East. Wed, 23 May 2012 03:38:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/23/Naomi_Campbell_wants_peace_in_MidEast_753294.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Inventor_of_first_TV_remote_control_dies_753293.html Eugene Polley, the man who invented the first wireless remote control for television, has died at age 96. Wed, 23 May 2012 03:32:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Inventor_of_first_TV_remote_control_dies_753293.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/23/Disabled_student_funding_753291.html Barry O'Farrell has brushed off concerns that schools will suffer under new disability funding arrangements. Wed, 23 May 2012 03:29:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/23/Disabled_student_funding_753291.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Hezbollah_appeals_for_calm_after_kidnaps_753290.html Lebanon militant Hezbollah has called for calm after the kidnapping of 11 Lebanese Shi'ites in Syria. Wed, 23 May 2012 03:27:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Hezbollah_appeals_for_calm_after_kidnaps_753290.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/Stosur_needs_New_York_state_of_mind_753289.html Evonne Goolagong Cawley says Samantha Stosur needs to draw on her US Open triumph at Roland Garros. Wed, 23 May 2012 03:24:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/Stosur_needs_New_York_state_of_mind_753289.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/I_can_be_part_of_Saints_flag_-_Hayes_753288.html Lenny Hayes admits retirement thoughts have crossed his mind but hopes to become a premiership player first. Wed, 23 May 2012 03:24:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/I_can_be_part_of_Saints_flag_-_Hayes_753288.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/Two_Aussies_win_in_French_Open_qualify_753287.html Australians Marinko Matosevic and Greg Jones have won first-round qualifying matches at the French Open. Wed, 23 May 2012 03:24:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/Two_Aussies_win_in_French_Open_qualify_753287.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/Socceroos_focusing_on_Oman_-_Kennedy_753286.html A showdown with rival Japan awaits but Josh Kennedy says beating Oman is first priority. Wed, 23 May 2012 03:23:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/Socceroos_focusing_on_Oman_-_Kennedy_753286.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/23/Custody_battle_may_have_sparked_killings_753284.html Two young children murdered in Darwin by their father were the subject of a custody battle. Wed, 23 May 2012 03:10:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/23/Custody_battle_may_have_sparked_killings_753284.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Corby_release_an_act_of_good_faith_753283.html The Indonesian minister who recommended Corby for a five-year sentence cut says no deal was done with Aus. Wed, 23 May 2012 03:02:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Corby_release_an_act_of_good_faith_753283.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/23/Another_inquiry_for_Ian_Macdonald_753282.html ICAC will delay completing its investigation into corruption allegations against Ian Macdonald. Wed, 23 May 2012 03:00:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/23/Another_inquiry_for_Ian_Macdonald_753282.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/23/Greens_detail_proposed_law_to_save_koala_753281.html The Greens have released a proposed bill they are introducing to parliament to give protection to koalas. Wed, 23 May 2012 03:00:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/23/Greens_detail_proposed_law_to_save_koala_753281.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/Australian_stocks_lower_at_noon_753280.html Australian stocks are almost one per cent lower, despite staging a partial recovery in morning trade. Wed, 23 May 2012 02:54:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/Australian_stocks_lower_at_noon_753280.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Vic_police_used_tear_gas_to_end_siege_753279.html Victorian police say a man involved in a 44-hour siege in Melbourne wanted to go out with guns blazing. Wed, 23 May 2012 02:52:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Vic_police_used_tear_gas_to_end_siege_753279.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Witnesses_could_help_probe_-_Libs_753278.html The opposition says witnesses from HSU and FWA could help the privileges committee's Craig Thomson probe. Wed, 23 May 2012 02:52:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Witnesses_could_help_probe_-_Libs_753278.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Show_leniency_to_us_-_Syamsuddin_753277.html Indonesia says no deal was done for Schapelle Corby but wants leniency for its jailed citizens in Australia Wed, 23 May 2012 02:51:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Show_leniency_to_us_-_Syamsuddin_753277.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/AUD_plummets_to_new_six-month_low_753276.html The Australian dollar has fallen 1.5 US Cents as nervousness grows over Europe's debt crisis. Wed, 23 May 2012 02:51:20 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/AUD_plummets_to_new_six-month_low_753276.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Canada_bus_killer_makes_alien_claim_753274.html A Chinese immigrant who beheaded and cannibalised a bus passenger says he believed his victim was an alien. Wed, 23 May 2012 02:30:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Canada_bus_killer_makes_alien_claim_753274.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/23/Greens_detail_proposed_law_to_save_koala_753273.html The Greens have released a proposed bill they are introducing to parliament to give protection to koalas. Wed, 23 May 2012 02:29:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/23/Greens_detail_proposed_law_to_save_koala_753273.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/23/Man_in_hoodie_assaulting_Melbourne_women_753272.html A man in a grey hoodie is targeting women in Melbourne's inner east, indecently assaulting them. Wed, 23 May 2012 02:27:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/23/Man_in_hoodie_assaulting_Melbourne_women_753272.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/23/Ray_J_hospitalised_753271.html Singer Ray J has been hospitalised after friends discovered he was 'out of it'. Wed, 23 May 2012 02:19:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/23/Ray_J_hospitalised_753271.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/AustraliaDay2012/2012/05/23/Corby_release_an_act_of_good_faith_753270.html The Indonesian MP who recommended Schapelle Corby for a sentence cut says it was an act of good faith. Wed, 23 May 2012 02:15:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/AustraliaDay2012/2012/05/23/Corby_release_an_act_of_good_faith_753270.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2012/05/23/Help_at_hand_for_hammerheads_753267.html NSW is heading an effort to save two species of hammerhead shark from extinction. Wed, 23 May 2012 02:10:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2012/05/23/Help_at_hand_for_hammerheads_753267.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Corby_release_an_act_of_good_faith_753265.html The Indonesian minister who recommended Corby for a five-year sentence cut says no deal was done with Aus. Wed, 23 May 2012 02:04:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Corby_release_an_act_of_good_faith_753265.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/23/Clarkson_says_her_bf_ruins_creativity_753262.html Kelly Clarkson says her bf is ruining her creativity as being happy changes her outlook when writing songs. Wed, 23 May 2012 01:59:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/23/Clarkson_says_her_bf_ruins_creativity_753262.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/23/The_Situation_talks_about_leaving_rehab_753261.html Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino admits there has been 'a lot of rainy days' since leaving rehab. Wed, 23 May 2012 01:54:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/23/The_Situation_talks_about_leaving_rehab_753261.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/23/Chris_Brown_tells_fans_to_be_nice_753259.html Chris Brown has called for his fans to stop making death threats to towards Pink. Wed, 23 May 2012 01:50:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/23/Chris_Brown_tells_fans_to_be_nice_753259.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/23/Katy_Perry_fought_for_own_personality_753258.html Katy Perry says her previous record labels wanted her to be like Kelly Clarkson and Avril Lavigne. Wed, 23 May 2012 01:44:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/23/Katy_Perry_fought_for_own_personality_753258.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/23/Depp_joins_a_Native_American_tribe_753255.html Johnny Depp joins a Native American tribe for playing the role of Tonto, a character belonging to Comanche. Wed, 23 May 2012 01:41:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/23/Depp_joins_a_Native_American_tribe_753255.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Barbara_Holborow_dies_aged_81_753249.html Former Children's magistrate and long time youth campaigner Barbara Holborow has died. Wed, 23 May 2012 01:35:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Barbara_Holborow_dies_aged_81_753249.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/23/Aussie_Twitter_addicts_sought_for_study_753247.html Are you hooked on sharing the minutiae of your life? You may be the right person for a Qld study. Wed, 23 May 2012 01:34:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/23/Aussie_Twitter_addicts_sought_for_study_753247.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/NZ_Navy_called_in_to_hunt_for_chopper_753246.html NZ's navy has been asked to find a pilot whose helicopter might have crashed into a Nth Canterbury lake. Wed, 23 May 2012 01:32:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/NZ_Navy_called_in_to_hunt_for_chopper_753246.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/23/Shots_fired_at_house_north_of_Brisbane_753245.html Three people have escaped injury after shots were fired at a house north of Brisbane. Wed, 23 May 2012 01:29:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/23/Shots_fired_at_house_north_of_Brisbane_753245.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/23/Woman_knocked_out_and_sexually_assaulted_753244.html A woman has been knocked out and sexually assaulted by a man pretending to have car troubles. Wed, 23 May 2012 01:29:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/23/Woman_knocked_out_and_sexually_assaulted_753244.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/23/Man_guilty_in_white_supremacist_murder_753243.html A South African court has convicted two men over the murder of white supremacist leader Eugene Terreblanche. Wed, 23 May 2012 01:29:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/23/Man_guilty_in_white_supremacist_murder_753243.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Health/2012/05/23/24-hour_mental_health_help_line_launched_753242.html A new 24-hour help line for people with mental health problems has launched in NSW. Wed, 23 May 2012 01:28:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Health/2012/05/23/24-hour_mental_health_help_line_launched_753242.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/23/Malaysias_Anwar_charged_over_rally_753241.html Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has been charged over a massive street rally. Wed, 23 May 2012 01:25:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/23/Malaysias_Anwar_charged_over_rally_753241.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/US_drone_strike_kills_four_in_Pakistan_753239.html At least four rebels have been killed in a US drone strike on a militant compound northwestern Pakistan. Wed, 23 May 2012 01:14:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/US_drone_strike_kills_four_in_Pakistan_753239.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Device_claim_causes_jet_to_divert_753238.html A US jet has been diverted due to terrorism fears after a passenger said she had a device implanted. Wed, 23 May 2012 01:11:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Device_claim_causes_jet_to_divert_753238.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Slow_quakes_shaking_NZ_Alpine_Fault_753236.html Slow-moving earthquakes lasting up to 30 minutes have been discovered at Alpine Fault in south NZ. Wed, 23 May 2012 01:06:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Slow_quakes_shaking_NZ_Alpine_Fault_753236.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Stabbing_suspect_guilty_of_murder_in_US_753235.html An Israel-born man suspected of fatally stabbing five men and wounding nine has been convicted of murder. Wed, 23 May 2012 01:00:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Stabbing_suspect_guilty_of_murder_in_US_753235.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Carr_rejects_deal_made_with_Indonesia_753230.html Bob Carr rejects reports Australia negotiated a deal with Indonesia for an early release of Schapelle Corby. Wed, 23 May 2012 00:54:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Carr_rejects_deal_made_with_Indonesia_753230.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/Bolt_aims_at_97_in_100m_in_Europe_753228.html Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt is aiming to improve his season best in the 100 metres when he races in Europe. Wed, 23 May 2012 00:47:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/Bolt_aims_at_97_in_100m_in_Europe_753228.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/23/Jackson_demands_right_of_reply_753212.html Kathy Jackson says the PM should distance herself from claims that Craig Thomson's speech was believable. Wed, 23 May 2012 00:45:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/23/Jackson_demands_right_of_reply_753212.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2012/05/23/Street_lights_disrupt_ecosystem_-_study_753226.html According to a study street lights have an unexpectedly strong effect on insect populations. Wed, 23 May 2012 00:37:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2012/05/23/Street_lights_disrupt_ecosystem_-_study_753226.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/23/Coast_MP_wants_anti-bikie_strike_force_753225.html A Gold Coast MP says a strike force involving state and federal police could stamp out bikie-related crime. Wed, 23 May 2012 00:37:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/23/Coast_MP_wants_anti-bikie_strike_force_753225.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/Australian_shares_open_lower_753224.html The Australian share market has opened more than half of a percent lower. Wed, 23 May 2012 00:34:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/Australian_shares_open_lower_753224.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Beanbag_shots_end_44-hour_siege_753222.html A man holed up for 44 hours in a Melbourne home was shot by non-lethal bullets as he emerged with a gun. Wed, 23 May 2012 00:17:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Beanbag_shots_end_44-hour_siege_753222.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Nigeria_arrests_45_Chinese_traders_753220.html Nigerian authorities arrested 45 Chinese nationals in Kano for alleged illegal textile trading. Wed, 23 May 2012 00:02:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Nigeria_arrests_45_Chinese_traders_753220.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Two_trapped_in_Chile_coal_mine_753218.html Two men have been trapped 140 metres underground after a cave-in at a coal mine in central Chile. Tue, 22 May 2012 23:59:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Two_trapped_in_Chile_coal_mine_753218.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/23/Female_pilot_boots_sexist_passenger_753217.html A man has been escorted off a Brazilian plane after making sexist comments about women pilots. Tue, 22 May 2012 23:54:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/23/Female_pilot_boots_sexist_passenger_753217.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/23/Govt_pounces_on_Libs_IR_reform_talk_753216.html The Gillard gov't has jumped on reports the oppn has been emboldened on workplace reform by the HSU scandal. Tue, 22 May 2012 23:50:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/23/Govt_pounces_on_Libs_IR_reform_talk_753216.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Malaysias_Anwar_charged_over_rally_753215.html Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has been charged over last month's street rally in Kuala Lumpur. Tue, 22 May 2012 23:43:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Malaysias_Anwar_charged_over_rally_753215.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/23/Silence_is_golden_on_NSW_trains_753214.html Quiet carriages will become a permanent feature on intercity trains on the Newcastle and Central Coast lines Tue, 22 May 2012 23:43:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/23/Silence_is_golden_on_NSW_trains_753214.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/AustraliaDay2012/2012/05/23/Corbys_mum_hopes_for_August_homecoming_753210.html Schapelle Corby's mother hopes to bring her home within months Tue, 22 May 2012 23:26:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/AustraliaDay2012/2012/05/23/Corbys_mum_hopes_for_August_homecoming_753210.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/AustraliaDay2012/2012/05/23/Carr_rejects_Corby_deal_with_Indonesia_753209.html Bob Carr rejects reports Australia negotiated a deal with Indonesia for an early release of Schapelle Corby. Tue, 22 May 2012 23:24:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/AustraliaDay2012/2012/05/23/Carr_rejects_Corby_deal_with_Indonesia_753209.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Ten_jailed_over_Russia_train_bombing_753208.html A Russian court has jailed 10 Caucasus militants over a November 2009 train bombing that killed 28 people. Tue, 22 May 2012 23:20:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Ten_jailed_over_Russia_train_bombing_753208.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Russia_jails_10_over_train_bombing_753207.html A Russian court has jailed 10 Caucasus militants over a November 2009 train bombing that killed 28 people. Tue, 22 May 2012 23:19:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Russia_jails_10_over_train_bombing_753207.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Libs_to_support_Thomson_censure_753206.html The coalition will support a flagged censure motion against embattled federal MP Craig Thomson. Tue, 22 May 2012 23:19:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Libs_to_support_Thomson_censure_753206.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/23/Libs_to_support_Thomson_censure_753202.html The coalition will support a flagged censure motion against embattled federal MP Craig Thomson. Tue, 22 May 2012 23:12:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/23/Libs_to_support_Thomson_censure_753202.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Norsk_Hydro_jobs_under_threat_753201.html Nearly 350 jobs are under threat Norsk Hydro considering a full shutdown of its Kurri Kurri plant. Tue, 22 May 2012 23:09:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Norsk_Hydro_jobs_under_threat_753201.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/State_of_emergency_in_Emilia_Romagna_753200.html The Italian govt has declared a state of emergency in the quake-hit northern region of Emilia Romagna. Tue, 22 May 2012 23:08:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/State_of_emergency_in_Emilia_Romagna_753200.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Italy_declares_quake_state_of_emergency_753199.html The Italian govt has declared a state of emergency in the quake-hit northern region of Emilia Romagna. Tue, 22 May 2012 23:06:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Italy_declares_quake_state_of_emergency_753199.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/23/Carr_rejects_Corby_deal_with_Indonesia_753198.html Bob Carr says there was no deal between Canberra and Jakarta for the early release of Schapelle Corby. Tue, 22 May 2012 22:55:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/23/Carr_rejects_Corby_deal_with_Indonesia_753198.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/23/American_Express_plants_money_trees_753197.html American Express has begun letting lovers of Zynga games plant money trees on 'Farmville' acreage. Tue, 22 May 2012 22:54:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/23/American_Express_plants_money_trees_753197.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/23/Google_completes_Motorola_takeover_753196.html Google has closed its $US12.5 billion deal for smartphone manufacturer Motorola Mobility. Tue, 22 May 2012 22:47:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/23/Google_completes_Motorola_takeover_753196.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/23/Dell_profit_plunges_on_poor_sales_753190.html US computer maker Dell has reported a 33 per cent drop in profits in a disappointing first quarter report. Tue, 22 May 2012 22:45:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/23/Dell_profit_plunges_on_poor_sales_753190.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Baghdad_blanketed_in_thick_sand_753188.html A massive sandstorm that swept into Iraq on Tuesday is expected to cause chaos until Friday. Tue, 22 May 2012 22:44:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Baghdad_blanketed_in_thick_sand_753188.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/Spains_Villa_to_miss_Euro_2012_753194.html All-time Spanish record goalscorer David Villa has lost his race to be fit for next month's Euro 2012. Tue, 22 May 2012 22:44:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/Spains_Villa_to_miss_Euro_2012_753194.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/Defoe_wants_regular_first-team_action_753193.html Jermain Defoe doesn't want to leave Tottenham, but admits he has to start playing regular football again. Tue, 22 May 2012 22:42:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/Defoe_wants_regular_first-team_action_753193.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/23/Carr_rejects_Corby_deal_with_Indonesia_753191.html Bob Carr rejects reports Australia negotiated a deal with Indonesia for an early release of Schapelle Corby. Tue, 22 May 2012 22:29:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/23/Carr_rejects_Corby_deal_with_Indonesia_753191.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/23/Katys_fun_marriage_to_Russell_753186.html Katy Perry says her marriage to Russell Brand was 'extremely fun'. Tue, 22 May 2012 22:20:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/23/Katys_fun_marriage_to_Russell_753186.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Gunmen_kill_five_at_Pakistan_rally_753185.html Pakistani police say gunmen have opened fire on a political rally in Karachi, killing five people. Tue, 22 May 2012 22:19:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Gunmen_kill_five_at_Pakistan_rally_753185.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/23/Bruce_Willis_taught_to_listen_by_kids_753184.html Bruce Willis says being a father has taught him to 'resist the urge to speak'. Tue, 22 May 2012 22:18:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/23/Bruce_Willis_taught_to_listen_by_kids_753184.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/Bayern_beats_Netherlands_3-2_753183.html Bayern has beaten the Netherlands 3-2 in a controversial match since an injury scandal. Tue, 22 May 2012 22:18:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/Bayern_beats_Netherlands_3-2_753183.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/23/Lea_wants_matching_tattoo_with_Corey_753182.html Lea Michele reportedly wants her and Corey Monteith to get matching tattoos. Tue, 22 May 2012 22:15:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/23/Lea_wants_matching_tattoo_with_Corey_753182.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/AustraliaDay2012/2012/05/23/Corby_waits_on_news_of_release_date_753181.html Schapelle Corby may have won a five-year cut to her sentence, but it's unclear when she will be released. Tue, 22 May 2012 22:15:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/AustraliaDay2012/2012/05/23/Corby_waits_on_news_of_release_date_753181.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/23/Channing_Tatum_didnt_enjoy_stripping_753179.html Channing Tatum felt like a 'fool' when he was stripper. Tue, 22 May 2012 22:10:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/23/Channing_Tatum_didnt_enjoy_stripping_753179.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/23/Govt_to_tighten_up_online_privacy_rules_753178.html The govt will tighten privacy rules to give people more information about how their details are used online. Tue, 22 May 2012 22:09:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/23/Govt_to_tighten_up_online_privacy_rules_753178.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/23/Chace_Crawford_put_off_babies_753177.html Chace Crawford has been put off fatherhood after starring in 'What To Expect When You're Expecting'. Tue, 22 May 2012 22:08:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/23/Chace_Crawford_put_off_babies_753177.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Govt_to_tighten_up_online_privacy_rules_753176.html The federal government is moving to tighten up privacy rules on the internet. Tue, 22 May 2012 22:02:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Govt_to_tighten_up_online_privacy_rules_753176.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/23/Support_ramps_up_for_sisters_in_limbo_753175.html Supporters of four sisters fighting to remain in Australia are ramping up efforts to help their cause. Tue, 22 May 2012 21:58:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/23/Support_ramps_up_for_sisters_in_limbo_753175.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Gunman_fires_shots_at_Sydney_bus_753170.html A gunman opened fire on a Sydney bus carrying eight passengers and also pointed a rifle at two taxi-drivers. Tue, 22 May 2012 21:48:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Gunman_fires_shots_at_Sydney_bus_753170.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/Australian_market_to_open_lower_753168.html The Australian market looks set to open lower following Dow Jones and Nasdaq falls overnight. Tue, 22 May 2012 21:47:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/Australian_market_to_open_lower_753168.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/A_falls_as_euro_zone_hopes_fade_753167.html The Australian dollar has fallen one US cent as hopes for a resolution to the eurozone crisis faded. Tue, 22 May 2012 21:45:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/A_falls_as_euro_zone_hopes_fade_753167.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/Clijsters_to_retire_after_US_Open_753165.html Kim Clijsters, the former world number one tennis player, says she is retiring after the US Open. Tue, 22 May 2012 21:41:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/Clijsters_to_retire_after_US_Open_753165.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/23/Gunman_fires_shots_at_Sydney_bus_753163.html A gunman has opened fire on a Sydney bus carrying eight passengers and pointed a rifle at two taxi-drivers. Tue, 22 May 2012 21:39:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/23/Gunman_fires_shots_at_Sydney_bus_753163.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/23/Corbys_mum_hopes_for_August_homecoming_753161.html Schappelle Corby's mother hopes to bring her home within months after her jail sentence was slashed. Tue, 22 May 2012 21:04:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/23/Corbys_mum_hopes_for_August_homecoming_753161.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/Kolkata_beat_Delhi_to_reach_IPL_final_753160.html The Knight Riders have bowled into the Indian Premier League final with a victory over Delhi Daredevils. Tue, 22 May 2012 20:58:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/Kolkata_beat_Delhi_to_reach_IPL_final_753160.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/23/Shots_fired_at_house_north_of_Brisbane_753159.html Three people have escaped injury after shots were fired at a house north of Brisbane. Tue, 22 May 2012 20:52:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/23/Shots_fired_at_house_north_of_Brisbane_753159.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/SA_white_supremacist_murder_conviction_753157.html A South African court has convicted two men over the murder of white supremacist leader Eugene Terreblanche. Tue, 22 May 2012 20:43:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/SA_white_supremacist_murder_conviction_753157.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/Market_gains_not_enough_to_save_Greece_753155.html Political and financial uncertainty has seen Greek shares drop to their lowest level in 22 years. Tue, 22 May 2012 20:41:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/Market_gains_not_enough_to_save_Greece_753155.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/Pull_banks_into_line_on_rates_Howes_753154.html High-profile union leader Paul Howes has called for tougher regulation of Australia's banks. Tue, 22 May 2012 20:41:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/Pull_banks_into_line_on_rates_Howes_753154.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/IMF_calls_on_UK_to_boost_economy_753153.html The IMF has issued a tough assessment of UK economic policy, urging the gov't to do more to boost demand. Tue, 22 May 2012 20:41:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/IMF_calls_on_UK_to_boost_economy_753153.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/European_stocks_rally_ahead_of_EU_summit_753152.html European stocks have rallied in a second day of gains after recent sharp losses. Tue, 22 May 2012 20:41:20 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/European_stocks_rally_ahead_of_EU_summit_753152.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/Oil_prices_slide_on_profit-taking_753151.html Oil has recoiled, hit by profit-taking and the stronger dollar on the eve of a meeting in Brussels. Tue, 22 May 2012 20:41:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/Oil_prices_slide_on_profit-taking_753151.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/Facebook_sinks_as_US_stocks_close_lower_753156.html US stocks have given up early gains and finished flat as investors dumped Facebook shares for a second day. Tue, 22 May 2012 20:40:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/Facebook_sinks_as_US_stocks_close_lower_753156.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/23/Shots_fired_at_house_north_of_Brisbane_753150.html Three people have escaped injury after shots were fired at a house north of Brisbane. Tue, 22 May 2012 20:39:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/23/Shots_fired_at_house_north_of_Brisbane_753150.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/23/Facebook_shares_fall_sharply_753149.html Investors dumped Facebook shares for a second straight day amid controversy about the company's $16b IPO. Tue, 22 May 2012 20:39:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/23/Facebook_shares_fall_sharply_753149.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Facebook_shares_fall_sharply_753141.html Investors dumped Facebook shares for a second straight day amid controversy about the company's $16b IPO. Tue, 22 May 2012 20:30:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Facebook_shares_fall_sharply_753141.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Man_guilty_in_white_supremacist_murder_753134.html A South African court has convicted two men over the murder of white supremacist leader Eugene Terreblanche. Tue, 22 May 2012 20:18:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Man_guilty_in_white_supremacist_murder_753134.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/AFL_tribunal_upholds_Jettas_ban_753133.html Essendon forward Leroy Jetta will miss one match after the AFL tribunal found him guilty of striking. Tue, 22 May 2012 20:09:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/AFL_tribunal_upholds_Jettas_ban_753133.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Syrian_rebels_kidnap_Lebanese_Shiites_753101.html Syrian rebels have kidnapped 12 Lebanese Shi'ites in northern Syria, security officials say. Tue, 22 May 2012 20:05:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Syrian_rebels_kidnap_Lebanese_Shiites_753101.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Tunnel_collapse_traps_illegal_miners_753130.html At least seven people have been trapped when a mine collapsed in South Africa. Tue, 22 May 2012 20:03:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Tunnel_collapse_traps_illegal_miners_753130.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/23/Woman_almost_bites_off_mans_tongue_753128.html A woman will appear in court today, charged with almost biting her boyfriend's tongue off. Tue, 22 May 2012 20:01:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/23/Woman_almost_bites_off_mans_tongue_753128.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/23/Woman_knocked_out_and_sexually_assaulted_753127.html A woman has been knocked out and sexually assaulted by a man pretending to have car troubles. Tue, 22 May 2012 20:00:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/23/Woman_knocked_out_and_sexually_assaulted_753127.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Mother_vows_to_fight_for_daughters_753125.html The mother of four sisters caught in a custody dispute says she'll do everything to be reunited with them. Tue, 22 May 2012 19:57:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Mother_vows_to_fight_for_daughters_753125.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Gunmen_kill_five_at_Pakistan_rally_753123.html Pakistani police say gunmen have opened fire on a political rally in Karachi, killing five people. Tue, 22 May 2012 19:31:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Gunmen_kill_five_at_Pakistan_rally_753123.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/Mancini_dismisses_offers_rumour_753122.html Roberto Mancini has dismissed rumours he is in talks with AC Milan over Mario Balotelli and Carlos Tevez. Tue, 22 May 2012 19:30:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/Mancini_dismisses_offers_rumour_753122.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/Scozzoli_dedicates_gold_to_Dale_Oen_753121.html Fabio Scozzoli of Italy has won the 100-metre breaststroke at the European Championships. Tue, 22 May 2012 19:28:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/Scozzoli_dedicates_gold_to_Dale_Oen_753121.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/23/Ronald_Reagans_blood_up_for_auction_753120.html A Channel Islands online auction house is selling a vial that allegedly contains Ronald Reagan\s blood. Tue, 22 May 2012 19:24:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/23/Ronald_Reagans_blood_up_for_auction_753120.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/London2012/2012/05/23/Zara_Phillips_to_carry_Olympic_torch_753116.html London Olympic organisers say Zara Phillips will carry the Olympic torch while riding the horse, Toytown. Tue, 22 May 2012 19:22:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/London2012/2012/05/23/Zara_Phillips_to_carry_Olympic_torch_753116.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/23/Thomson_supporter_angry_753118.html A woman named by Craig Thomson as a supporter of his denies she has contacted the embattled MP for 25 years. Tue, 22 May 2012 19:22:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/23/Thomson_supporter_angry_753118.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/Zara_Phillips_to_carry_Olympic_torch_753117.html London Olympic organisers say Zara Phillips will carry the Olympic torch while riding the horse, Toytown. Tue, 22 May 2012 19:22:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/Zara_Phillips_to_carry_Olympic_torch_753117.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/First-born_girl_would_succeed_UK_throne_753115.html De facto rules are in place to ensure a first-born girl to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge would be Queen. Tue, 22 May 2012 19:18:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/First-born_girl_would_succeed_UK_throne_753115.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Egyptians_set_for_free_and_fair_vote_753114.html Egyptians are preparing to vote in the nation's first 'free and fair' presidential election today. Tue, 22 May 2012 19:17:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Egyptians_set_for_free_and_fair_vote_753114.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Indian_train_passengers_crash_kills_25_753113.html A passenger train has rammed into a parked freight train in southern India, killing at least 25 people. Tue, 22 May 2012 19:16:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Indian_train_passengers_crash_kills_25_753113.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/London2012/2012/05/23/Australian_womens_eight_make_Olympics_753112.html Australia's women's eight rowing team has qualified for the London Olympics. Tue, 22 May 2012 19:16:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/London2012/2012/05/23/Australian_womens_eight_make_Olympics_753112.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/London2012/2012/05/23/IOC_rejects_silence_for_Munich_dead_753111.html The IOC has rejected a minute's silence at the 2012 Olympics to remember Israeli athletes killed in 1972. Tue, 22 May 2012 19:15:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/London2012/2012/05/23/IOC_rejects_silence_for_Munich_dead_753111.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/IOC_rejects_silence_for_Munich_dead_753110.html The IOC has rejected a minute's silence at the 2012 Olympics to remember Israeli athletes killed in 1972. Tue, 22 May 2012 19:15:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/IOC_rejects_silence_for_Munich_dead_753110.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Parents_starved_murdered_UK_teen_753109.html The sister of Shafilea Ahmed has told a UK court that her parents physically abused the murdered teen. Tue, 22 May 2012 19:15:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Parents_starved_murdered_UK_teen_753109.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/UK_parents_starved_and_threatened_teen_753108.html The sister of Shafilea Ahmed has told a UK court that her parents physically abused the murdered teen. Tue, 22 May 2012 19:13:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/UK_parents_starved_and_threatened_teen_753108.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/23/Man_arrested_after_Melbourne_siege_753106.html A man has been arrested after a siege at a suburban Melbourne home lasting 44 hours. Tue, 22 May 2012 19:08:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/23/Man_arrested_after_Melbourne_siege_753106.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/23/Government_school_funding_drops_753105.html Federal funding to public schools will be cut in real terms over the next four years, the 2012 budget shows. Tue, 22 May 2012 19:08:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/23/Government_school_funding_drops_753105.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/23/Corby_awaits_news_of_release_753104.html Schapelle Corby may have won a five-year cut to her sentence, but it's unclear when she will be released. Tue, 22 May 2012 19:08:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/23/Corby_awaits_news_of_release_753104.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Public_school_funding_drops_753103.html Federal funding to public schools will be cut in real terms over the next four years, the 2012 budget shows. Tue, 22 May 2012 19:06:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Public_school_funding_drops_753103.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Health/2012/05/23/Same-sex_UK_couples_could_get_free_IVF_753102.html British same-sex couples will be eligible for free fertility treatment under controversial new proposals. Tue, 22 May 2012 19:04:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Health/2012/05/23/Same-sex_UK_couples_could_get_free_IVF_753102.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Men_deface_insulting_Zuma_painting_753100.html Two men have vandalised a portrait depicting South African president Jacob Zuma with his genitals exposed. Tue, 22 May 2012 19:01:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Men_deface_insulting_Zuma_painting_753100.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Woman_angry_at_being_named_supporter_753099.html A woman named by Craig Thomson as a supporter of his denies she has contacted the embattled MP for 25 years. Tue, 22 May 2012 18:54:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Woman_angry_at_being_named_supporter_753099.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/UK_same-sex_couples_could_get_free_IVF_753098.html British same-sex couples will be eligible for free fertility treatment under controversial new proposals. Tue, 22 May 2012 18:52:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/UK_same-sex_couples_could_get_free_IVF_753098.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/Gallen_tells_Blues_to_take_their_chance_753094.html Paul Gallen says the new-look Blues side has to prove they are State of Origin footballers by beating Qld. Tue, 22 May 2012 18:41:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/Gallen_tells_Blues_to_take_their_chance_753094.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Egypt_set_for_free_and_fair_election_753096.html Egyptians are preparing to vote in the nation's first 'free and fair' presidential election on Wednesday. Tue, 22 May 2012 18:41:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Egypt_set_for_free_and_fair_election_753096.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/AFL_Magpies_face_injury_concerns_753092.html Injury-hit Collingwood's depth will be tested this week as they prepare to take on Adelaide on Saturday. Tue, 22 May 2012 18:40:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/AFL_Magpies_face_injury_concerns_753092.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/Bad_hip_forces_rugbys_Leamy_to_retire_753095.html Ireland and Munster loose forward Denis Leamy has been forced to retire from rugby due to a bad hip. Tue, 22 May 2012 18:40:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/Bad_hip_forces_rugbys_Leamy_to_retire_753095.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/Tomic_reaches_second_round_of_Nice_753091.html Aussie Bernard Tomic is through to the second round of the Open de Nice after beating Lukas Lacko 6-2 6-3. Tue, 22 May 2012 18:40:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/Tomic_reaches_second_round_of_Nice_753091.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/Owen_Hargreaves_released_by_Man_City_753093.html Injury-plagued Owen Hargreaves has been released by Man City after making just four appearances this season. Tue, 22 May 2012 18:40:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/Owen_Hargreaves_released_by_Man_City_753093.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/Qld_braces_for_the_Blues_753090.html Mal Meninga has warned Qld players to expect some early fireworks from NSW at Etihad Stadium tonight. Tue, 22 May 2012 18:40:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/Qld_braces_for_the_Blues_753090.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/Australian_womens_eight_make_Olympics_753089.html Australia's women's eight rowing team has qualified for the London Olympics. Tue, 22 May 2012 18:40:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/Australian_womens_eight_make_Olympics_753089.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/Izagirre_wins_Giro_16th_stage_753088.html Jon Izagirre's solo break has paid off with the Euskaltel rider winning the 16th stage of the Tour of Italy. Tue, 22 May 2012 18:40:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/Izagirre_wins_Giro_16th_stage_753088.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/25_train_passengers_die_in_India_crash_753085.html A passenger train has rammed into a parked freight train in southern India, killing at least 25 people. Tue, 22 May 2012 18:37:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/25_train_passengers_die_in_India_crash_753085.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Greek_shares_drop_to_lowest_in_22_years_753083.html Political and financial uncertainty has seen Greek shares drop to their lowest level in 22 years. Tue, 22 May 2012 18:34:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Greek_shares_drop_to_lowest_in_22_years_753083.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/First-born_girl_would_be_Queen_753081.html De facto rules are in place to ensure a first-born girl to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge would be Queen. Tue, 22 May 2012 18:31:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/First-born_girl_would_be_Queen_753081.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Bomb_kills_five_people_in_Syrian_capital_753079.html A bomb that apparently targeted a restaurant in the Syrian capital has killed at least five people. Tue, 22 May 2012 18:24:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Bomb_kills_five_people_in_Syrian_capital_753079.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Iran_inserts_nuclear_fuel_rod_in_reactor_753075.html Iranian scientists have inserted a domestically made fuel rod into the core of a research nuclear reactor. Tue, 22 May 2012 18:17:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Iran_inserts_nuclear_fuel_rod_in_reactor_753075.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Corby_waits_on_news_of_release_date_753074.html Schapelle Corby may have won a five-year cut to her sentence, but it's unclear when she will be released. Tue, 22 May 2012 18:12:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Corby_waits_on_news_of_release_date_753074.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Man_arrested_after_44-hour_siege_753073.html A man has been arrested after a 44 hour siege at a suburban Melbourne home. Tue, 22 May 2012 18:12:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/23/Man_arrested_after_44-hour_siege_753073.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/23/UK_auto-correct_generation_cant_spell_753072.html Britain is being turned into an 'auto-correct' generation which can't spell words such as separate. Tue, 22 May 2012 17:51:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/23/UK_auto-correct_generation_cant_spell_753072.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/23/Auto-correct_makes_Brits_bad_spellers_753071.html Britain is being turned into an 'auto-correct' generation which can't spell words such as separate. Tue, 22 May 2012 17:50:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/23/Auto-correct_makes_Brits_bad_spellers_753071.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/23/Worlds_tallest_tower_opens_in_Tokyo_753067.html The world's tallest tower and Tokyo's biggest new landmark, the Tokyo Sky Tree, has opened to the public. Tue, 22 May 2012 17:43:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/23/Worlds_tallest_tower_opens_in_Tokyo_753067.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Travel/2012/05/23/Worlds_tallest_tower_opens_in_Tokyo.html The world's tallest tower and Tokyo's biggest new landmark, the Tokyo Sky Tree, has opened to the public. Tue, 22 May 2012 17:43:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Travel/2012/05/23/Worlds_tallest_tower_opens_in_Tokyo.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/23/Lady_Gaga_defies_Philippines_protesters_753070.html Lady Gaga has defied protests from religious activists to play a controversial concert in the Philippines. Tue, 22 May 2012 17:34:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/23/Lady_Gaga_defies_Philippines_protesters_753070.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/23/SpaceX_launches_first_commercial_rocket_753069.html A commercial rocket has blasted off with a load of supplies for the International Space Station. Tue, 22 May 2012 17:32:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/23/SpaceX_launches_first_commercial_rocket_753069.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/23/Two_men_vandalise_Zuma_penis_painting_753068.html Two men have vandalised a portrait depicting South African president Jacob Zuma with his genitals exposed. Tue, 22 May 2012 17:05:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/23/Two_men_vandalise_Zuma_penis_painting_753068.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/23/Firth_to_star_in_Oscar_Wilde_biopic_753044.html Colin Firth will star in Oscar Wilde biopic 'The Happy Prince'. Tue, 22 May 2012 14:45:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/23/Firth_to_star_in_Oscar_Wilde_biopic_753044.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/23/Family_friend_slain_over_debt_-_court_753006.html A man killed Melbourne soccer identity John Kelly while owing him $180,000, a court has heard. Tue, 22 May 2012 14:44:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/23/Family_friend_slain_over_debt_-_court_753006.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/Chelsea_announce_departure_of_Drogba_753061.html Chelsea has confirmed that striker Didier Drogba will leave the club when his contract expires in June. Tue, 22 May 2012 14:33:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/23/Chelsea_announce_departure_of_Drogba_753061.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Usher_cries_in_custody_hearing_753059.html Usher broke down in tears at allegations he was a bad father in an Atlanta court. Tue, 22 May 2012 13:45:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Usher_cries_in_custody_hearing_753059.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Emily_Longley_killer_jailed_for_16_years_752995.html A man has been jailed for at least 16 years for the murder of aspiring New Zealand model Emily Longley. Tue, 22 May 2012 13:43:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Emily_Longley_killer_jailed_for_16_years_752995.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Wife_orders_Hemsworth_to_learn_Spanish_753058.html Chris Hemsworth's wife has ordered him to improve his Spanish. Tue, 22 May 2012 13:42:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Wife_orders_Hemsworth_to_learn_Spanish_753058.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Kanye_prefers_natural_look_for_Kim_753057.html Kanye West prefers Kim Kardashian to have a 'natural' look like Kate Middleton. Tue, 22 May 2012 13:38:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Kanye_prefers_natural_look_for_Kim_753057.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Tulisa_involved_in_airport_attack_753056.html Tulisa Contostavlos was involved in an airport bust up in the UK. Tue, 22 May 2012 13:34:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Tulisa_involved_in_airport_attack_753056.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Kristen_Stewart_hungry_for_English_pies_753055.html Kristen Stewart loves eating traditional English pies. Tue, 22 May 2012 13:31:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Kristen_Stewart_hungry_for_English_pies_753055.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Jessie_J_announces_first_arena_tour_753054.html The 'Price Tag' singer will kick off a 12 date UK tour in February 2013. Tue, 22 May 2012 13:29:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Jessie_J_announces_first_arena_tour_753054.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Corby_gets_5-year_cut_to_jail_term_753053.html The Indonesian government has given convicted drug smuggler Schapelle Corby a five-year cut to her sentence. Tue, 22 May 2012 13:27:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Corby_gets_5-year_cut_to_jail_term_753053.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Three_dead_in_Darwin_family_tragedy_753052.html The Darwin suburb of Leanyer is in shock after a father killed his two children before taking his own life. Tue, 22 May 2012 13:27:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Three_dead_in_Darwin_family_tragedy_753052.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Pull_banks_into_line_on_rates_-_AWU_boss_753051.html Union leader Paul Howes has called for the federal government to pull banks into line on interest rates. Tue, 22 May 2012 13:27:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Pull_banks_into_line_on_rates_-_AWU_boss_753051.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Mother_vows_to_fight_for_daughters_753050.html The mother of four sisters caught in a custody dispute says she will fight to be reunited with them. Tue, 22 May 2012 13:27:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Mother_vows_to_fight_for_daughters_753050.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Girlfriend_out_siege_nears_third_day_753049.html A woman has emerged from a Melbourne house where a man remains holed up surrounded by police. Tue, 22 May 2012 13:27:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Girlfriend_out_siege_nears_third_day_753049.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Craig_Thomson_facing_censure_inquiries_753048.html In the wake of his statement to parliament, Craig Thomson is facing several inquiries and could be censured. Tue, 22 May 2012 13:27:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Craig_Thomson_facing_censure_inquiries_753048.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Greens_and_Xenophon_resist_pokies_reform_753047.html The federal government has secured independent MP Andrew Wilkie's vote for its poker machine reforms. Tue, 22 May 2012 13:27:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Greens_and_Xenophon_resist_pokies_reform_753047.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Qantas_splits_reshuffles_management_753046.html Qantas says it will split its domestic airline business from its loss-making international operations. Tue, 22 May 2012 13:27:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Qantas_splits_reshuffles_management_753046.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Jolies_charitable_jewellery_collection_753045.html Angelina Jolie's jewellery collection is a 'labour of love'. Tue, 22 May 2012 13:26:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Jolies_charitable_jewellery_collection_753045.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Carney_the_ace_up_NSWs_Origin_sleeve_753043.html NSW hooker Robbie Farah says in Todd Carney they finally have a five-eighth who is a genuine match-winner. Tue, 22 May 2012 13:12:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Carney_the_ace_up_NSWs_Origin_sleeve_753043.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Blues_set_to_target_Civoniceva_again_753042.html Queensland prop Petero Civoniceva has invited the NSW pack to target him in the State of Origin opener. Tue, 22 May 2012 13:12:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Blues_set_to_target_Civoniceva_again_753042.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Hewitt_to_change_Wimbledon_preparation_753041.html Lleyton Hewitt has received a wildcard for the key Wimbledon lead-up event at Queen's, starting June 11. Tue, 22 May 2012 13:12:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Hewitt_to_change_Wimbledon_preparation_753041.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Tomic_ready_to_do_damage_-_Woodbridge_753040.html Todd Woodbridge says Bernard Tomic is in a perfect position to do some damage at the French Open. Tue, 22 May 2012 13:12:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Tomic_ready_to_do_damage_-_Woodbridge_753040.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Horwill_backs_Cooper_for_Wallabies_753039.html Wallabies captain James Horwill has back Quade Cooper to make a speedy return to the national team. Tue, 22 May 2012 13:12:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Horwill_backs_Cooper_for_Wallabies_753039.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Carlile_praises_Ports_mental_strength_753038.html Alipate Carlile has praised the mental strength of his Port Adelaide teammates to defeat North Melbourne. Tue, 22 May 2012 13:10:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Carlile_praises_Ports_mental_strength_753038.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Phil_Hughes_set_for_Worcestershire_debut_753037.html Australia opener Phil Hughes is set to make his debut for Worcestershire against former county Middlesex. Tue, 22 May 2012 13:10:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Phil_Hughes_set_for_Worcestershire_debut_753037.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/No_cotton_wool_for_Cowboy_Tate_753036.html North Queensland coach Neil Henry says he expects Brent Tate to back up from Origin against Wests Tigers. Tue, 22 May 2012 13:10:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/No_cotton_wool_for_Cowboy_Tate_753036.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Tigers_relish_getting_into_the_NRL_grind_753035.html Wests Tigers believe their winning streak is a result of the abandoning the flash and embracing the grind. Tue, 22 May 2012 13:10:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Tigers_relish_getting_into_the_NRL_grind_753035.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Lynagh_to_return_home_to_London_753034.html Former Wallabies five-eighth Michael Lynagh has been given doctor's consent to return to his London base. Tue, 22 May 2012 13:10:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Lynagh_to_return_home_to_London_753034.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Furner_defends_decision_to_dump_Dugan_753033.html Canberra have stood down Josh Dugan and Blake Ferguson for breaching the club's alcohol policy. Tue, 22 May 2012 13:10:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Furner_defends_decision_to_dump_Dugan_753033.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Shepherd_quits_Force_for_Northampton_753032.html Western Force utility back Cameron Shepherd has quit the club to join English Premiership team Northampton. Tue, 22 May 2012 13:10:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Shepherd_quits_Force_for_Northampton_753032.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Native_title_granted_over_Lake_Eyre_753029.html The Federal Court has granted the Arabana people native title to more than 68,000 square kilometres in SA. Tue, 22 May 2012 12:38:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Native_title_granted_over_Lake_Eyre_753029.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Billionaires_royalties_dispute_settled_753028.html The battle of Perth's mining billionaires has ended with a confidential settlement. Tue, 22 May 2012 12:28:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Billionaires_royalties_dispute_settled_753028.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Pull_banks_into_line_on_rates_-_Howes_753027.html Union leader Paul Howes has called for the federal government to pull banks into line on interest rates. Tue, 22 May 2012 12:19:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Pull_banks_into_line_on_rates_-_Howes_753027.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Mother_vows_to_fight_on_for_daughters_753026.html The mother of four sisters caught in a custody dispute says she will fight to be reunited with them. Tue, 22 May 2012 12:19:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Mother_vows_to_fight_on_for_daughters_753026.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Craig_Thomson_faces_censure_inquiries_753025.html In the wake of his statement to parliament, Craig Thomson is facing several inquiries and could be censured. Tue, 22 May 2012 12:18:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Craig_Thomson_faces_censure_inquiries_753025.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Girlfriend_out_as_siege_nears_third_day_753024.html A woman has emerged from a Melbourne house where a man remains holed up surrounded by police. Tue, 22 May 2012 12:18:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Girlfriend_out_as_siege_nears_third_day_753024.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Three_die_in_Darwin_family_tragedy_753023.html The Darwin suburb of Leanyer is in shock after a father killed his two children before taking his own life. Tue, 22 May 2012 12:18:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Three_die_in_Darwin_family_tragedy_753023.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Three_die_in_Darwin_family_tragedy_753002.html A man in Darwin is suspected of killing his stepdaughter and his son, before taking his own life. Tue, 22 May 2012 12:18:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Three_die_in_Darwin_family_tragedy_753002.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Media_fail_to_have_death-crash_cop_named_753001.html Seven media have lost their bid to identify a senior constable who has been charged with dangerous driving. Tue, 22 May 2012 12:02:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Media_fail_to_have_death-crash_cop_named_753001.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Queen_previews_Chelsea_Flower_Show_753021.html Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip were among the first people to preview the 2012 Chelsea Flower Show. Tue, 22 May 2012 11:46:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Queen_previews_Chelsea_Flower_Show_753021.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Grimes_backs_Demons_AFL_gameplan_753020.html Melbourne co-captain Jack Grimes has backed the game-plan implemented by first-year coach Mark Neeld. Tue, 22 May 2012 11:19:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Grimes_backs_Demons_AFL_gameplan_753020.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Somalis_tried_for_hijacking_luxury_yacht_753018.html Six Somalis are on trial charged with taking 30 crewmembers of ship Le Ponant hostage in the Gulf of Aden. Tue, 22 May 2012 10:59:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Somalis_tried_for_hijacking_luxury_yacht_753018.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Health/2012/05/22/Asylum_seekers_face_new_mental_illness_753015.html Australian researchers have identified a mental health syndrome they say is unique to asylum seekers. Tue, 22 May 2012 10:47:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Health/2012/05/22/Asylum_seekers_face_new_mental_illness_753015.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Delay_led_to_more_Hep_C_infections-court_753008.html Delays by the Vic health department led more women to be infected with hep C, a court has heard. Tue, 22 May 2012 10:41:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Delay_led_to_more_Hep_C_infections-court_753008.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Grog_bans_not_going_yet-_Newman_753007.html Qld will not scrap alcohol bans in indigenous communities until new plans are made to deal with the problem. Tue, 22 May 2012 10:41:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Grog_bans_not_going_yet-_Newman_753007.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Cape_traditional_owners_win_land_battle_753005.html Qld Premier Campbell Newman has handed 75,000 hectares to traditional owners on Cape York. Tue, 22 May 2012 10:40:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Cape_traditional_owners_win_land_battle_753005.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Vic_schoolgirl_sues_over_camp_injury_753004.html A Melbourne schoolgirl whose face was disfigured after an accident at an army cadet camp is suing the govt. Tue, 22 May 2012 10:40:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Vic_schoolgirl_sues_over_camp_injury_753004.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Workers_witness_bullying-_report_753003.html More than a third of Victoria's public sector employees witnessed bullying in the workplace last year. Tue, 22 May 2012 10:40:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Workers_witness_bullying-_report_753003.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Sombre_Yemen_marks_its_national_day_752987.html Yemeni leaders have led a somber ceremony to mark its national day amid the killing of nearly 100 soldiers. Tue, 22 May 2012 09:57:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Sombre_Yemen_marks_its_national_day_752987.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2012/05/22/New_species_likely_at_uranium_site_-_EPA_752992.html New species of native succulent plants appear to have been discovered at the site of a planned uranium mine. Tue, 22 May 2012 09:51:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2012/05/22/New_species_likely_at_uranium_site_-_EPA_752992.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/AustraliaDay2012/2012/05/22/Schapelle_Corby_gets_5-year_sentence_cut_752991.html The Indonesian government has given convicted drug smuggler Schapelle Corby a five-year cut to her sentence. Tue, 22 May 2012 09:45:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/AustraliaDay2012/2012/05/22/Schapelle_Corby_gets_5-year_sentence_cut_752991.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Schapelle_Corby_gets_5-year_sentence_cut_752990.html The Indonesian government has given convicted drug smuggler Schapelle Corby a five-year cut to her sentence. Tue, 22 May 2012 09:45:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Schapelle_Corby_gets_5-year_sentence_cut_752990.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Lockerbie_bomber_buried_752986.html Fewer than 100 people went to the funeral of Baset Al-Megrahi the only man convicted for Lockerbie bombing. Tue, 22 May 2012 09:27:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Lockerbie_bomber_buried_752986.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/22/Increase_in_passport_fraud_detections_752982.html A decision to upgrade Australian passports with microchips has resulted in an increase in fraud detections. Tue, 22 May 2012 09:20:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/22/Increase_in_passport_fraud_detections_752982.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Milicic_yet_to_sign_say_west_Sydney_752981.html The western Sydney A-League franchise say Ante Milicic has yet to sign on as an assistant coach at the club. Tue, 22 May 2012 09:16:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Milicic_yet_to_sign_say_west_Sydney_752981.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/AFL_tribunal_upholds_Jetta_striking_ban_752980.html The AFL tribunal has upheld Leroy Jetta's one-game suspension after finding him guilty of striking. Tue, 22 May 2012 09:10:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/AFL_tribunal_upholds_Jetta_striking_ban_752980.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/AustraliaDay2012/2012/05/22/Corby_clemency_plea_approved_752978.html A clemency plea by convicted drug smuggler Schapelle Corby has been approved by the Indonesian government. Tue, 22 May 2012 09:02:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/AustraliaDay2012/2012/05/22/Corby_clemency_plea_approved_752978.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/A_higher_on_euro_and_China_comments_752976.html The Australian dollar rose on slightly more optimistic sentiment towards the euro zone. Tue, 22 May 2012 08:41:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/A_higher_on_euro_and_China_comments_752976.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Thunder_eliminate_Lakers_in_game_five_752975.html Oklahoma City Thunder has knocked the LA Lakers out of the NBA playoffs with a 106-90 victory in game five. Tue, 22 May 2012 08:40:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Thunder_eliminate_Lakers_in_game_five_752975.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Dugan_Ferguson_stood_down_by_Raiders_752974.html Canberra duo Josh Dugan and Blake Ferguson have been dropped for breaching the club's alcohol policy. Tue, 22 May 2012 08:38:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Dugan_Ferguson_stood_down_by_Raiders_752974.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/22/Spotify_launches_in_Australia_752972.html Swedish online music outfit Spotify has launched its free-with-advertising streaming service in Australia. Tue, 22 May 2012 08:36:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/22/Spotify_launches_in_Australia_752972.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Dangerfield_set_to_remain_a_Crow_752971.html Adelaide's up-and-coming stars Patrick Dangerfield and Rory Sloane are set to re-sign with the Crows Tue, 22 May 2012 08:34:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Dangerfield_set_to_remain_a_Crow_752971.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/22/Phones_are_distractions_during_catch-ups_752970.html A survey shows eight out of ten Australians find phones are a distraction during catch-ups with friends. Tue, 22 May 2012 08:33:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/22/Phones_are_distractions_during_catch-ups_752970.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Smith_gets_through_training_with_Maroons_752969.html Captain Cameron Smith has completed Queensland's final training run at Etihad Stadium ahead of Origin one. Tue, 22 May 2012 08:29:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Smith_gets_through_training_with_Maroons_752969.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Qantas_splits_and_reshuffles_management_752967.html Qantas says it will split its domestic airline business from its loss-making international operations. Tue, 22 May 2012 08:04:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Qantas_splits_and_reshuffles_management_752967.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Woman_in_siege_with_Melbourne_gunman_752966.html Police say a woman barricaded inside a Melbourne home with an armed man is not considered to be a hostage. Tue, 22 May 2012 07:59:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Woman_in_siege_with_Melbourne_gunman_752966.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Hideaway_sisters_to_stay_in_Aust_for_now_752965.html Four sisters involved in a custody dispute will not be sent back to Italy until after a High Court hearing. Tue, 22 May 2012 07:59:20 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Hideaway_sisters_to_stay_in_Aust_for_now_752965.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Commercial_rocket_blast_to_Space_Station_752963.html A commercial rocket has blasted off with a load of supplies for the International Space Station. Tue, 22 May 2012 07:54:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Commercial_rocket_blast_to_Space_Station_752963.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/Barclays_to_sell_6bn_BlackRock_stake_752883.html Barclays Bank says it intends to dispose of its entire 19.6 per cent stake in the US asset BlackRock. Tue, 22 May 2012 07:30:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/Barclays_to_sell_6bn_BlackRock_stake_752883.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Corby_clemency_plea_approved_-_reports_752959.html A clemency plea by convicted drug smuggler Schapelle Corby has been approved by the Indonesian government. Tue, 22 May 2012 07:23:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Corby_clemency_plea_approved_-_reports_752959.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/BMA_mining_dispute_hits_new_low_752957.html The dispute between unions and miner BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance in central Qld mines could escalate. Tue, 22 May 2012 07:19:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/BMA_mining_dispute_hits_new_low_752957.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/South_Korea_to_spend_2b_on_missiles_752955.html South Korea is planning to spend more than $2.17 billion on hundreds of missiles due to threats from NKorea. Tue, 22 May 2012 07:16:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/South_Korea_to_spend_2b_on_missiles_752955.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Images_show_North_Korea_nuclear_tests_752954.html Satellite images show that North Korea are ramping up work at its nuclear test site over the past month. Tue, 22 May 2012 07:16:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Images_show_North_Korea_nuclear_tests_752954.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Oppn_ponders_Thomson_privileges_move_752937.html The federal opposition has indicated it will try to refer Craig Thomson to the house privileges committee. Tue, 22 May 2012 07:13:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Oppn_ponders_Thomson_privileges_move_752937.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Oakeshott_moves_to_censure_Thomson_752953.html Independent MP Rob Oakeshott will move to have parliament censure his crossbench colleague Craig Thomson. Tue, 22 May 2012 07:11:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Oakeshott_moves_to_censure_Thomson_752953.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Greens_and_Xenophon_resist_pokies_change_752952.html The federal government has secured independent MP Andrew Wilkie's vote for its poker machine reforms. Tue, 22 May 2012 07:11:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Greens_and_Xenophon_resist_pokies_change_752952.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Images_show_N-Korea_nuclear_tests_752951.html Satellite images show that North Korea are ramping up work at its nuclear test site over the past month. Tue, 22 May 2012 07:10:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Images_show_N-Korea_nuclear_tests_752951.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/Work_to_resume_at_TEMCO_plant_in_Tas_752950.html There will be no immediate job losses at the Tas BHP TEMCO plant after a decision to restart the operation. Tue, 22 May 2012 07:09:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/Work_to_resume_at_TEMCO_plant_in_Tas_752950.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/Boral_CEO_steps_down_shares_slip_752948.html Shares in building products maker Boral are down after chief executive Mark Selway stood down. Tue, 22 May 2012 07:06:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/Boral_CEO_steps_down_shares_slip_752948.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/Fonterra_cuts_forecast_milk_price_by_30c_752945.html Fonterra has cut its forecast 2012 milk price and flagged lower payments in 2013. Tue, 22 May 2012 07:03:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/Fonterra_cuts_forecast_milk_price_by_30c_752945.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/SMEs_could_miss_opportunties_in_2012_752943.html Small business is missing out on investment opportunities as they worry about the wider global outlook. Tue, 22 May 2012 06:59:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/SMEs_could_miss_opportunties_in_2012_752943.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/Australian_shares_close_firmer_752935.html Australian shares closed more than one per cent firmer, due to stronger energy and resources stocks. Tue, 22 May 2012 06:57:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/Australian_shares_close_firmer_752935.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/Difficult_conditions_ahead_for_SMEs_752941.html Small businesses' confidence is being hit by the European crisis, politics and the carbon tax. Tue, 22 May 2012 06:57:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/Difficult_conditions_ahead_for_SMEs_752941.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Everest_weekend_death_toll_reaches_four_752939.html Climbers have reported seeing another body on Mount Everest, raising the death toll to four. Tue, 22 May 2012 06:48:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Everest_weekend_death_toll_reaches_four_752939.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Banks_should_be_mirror_RBA_rates_-_Howes_752930.html Trade union boss Paul Howes believes banks should mirror movements of the RBA's official interest rate. Tue, 22 May 2012 06:28:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Banks_should_be_mirror_RBA_rates_-_Howes_752930.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Malaria_drugs_are_fake_in_SE_Asia_752856.html More than a third of malaria drugs examined by scientists in South-East Asia were fake, doctors warned. Tue, 22 May 2012 06:27:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Malaria_drugs_are_fake_in_SE_Asia_752856.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Wilkie_to_support_Labor_gambling_laws_752927.html Independent MP Andrew Wilkie has decided to support the federal government's proposed gambling reforms. Tue, 22 May 2012 06:24:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Wilkie_to_support_Labor_gambling_laws_752927.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/22/Minister_buys_art_with_burger_invoices_752926.html A South African politician has bought a painting with gov money by masking it as a McDonald's purchase. Tue, 22 May 2012 06:21:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/22/Minister_buys_art_with_burger_invoices_752926.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/NATO_affirms_roadmap_out_of_Afghanistan_752924.html NATO and leaders of countries involved in the war in Afghanistan are sticking to the 2014 withdrawal date. Tue, 22 May 2012 06:14:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/NATO_affirms_roadmap_out_of_Afghanistan_752924.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/Banks_should_mirror_RBA_rates_-_Howes_752909.html Trade union boss Paul Howes says financial institutions should be forced to mirror official interest rates. Tue, 22 May 2012 06:08:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/Banks_should_mirror_RBA_rates_-_Howes_752909.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Sea_Shepherd_captain_blames_Japan_752923.html Sea Shepherd Captain Paul Watson is blaming Japan for his recent arrest and vows to continue campaigning. Tue, 22 May 2012 06:04:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Sea_Shepherd_captain_blames_Japan_752923.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Jury_retires_in_speedway_stars_sex_case_752921.html The jury in the sex assault trial of Aussie speedway star Darcy Ward has retired to consider its verdict. Tue, 22 May 2012 05:59:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Jury_retires_in_speedway_stars_sex_case_752921.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Miley_Cyrus_-_sex_is_a_beautiful_thing_752915.html Miley Cyrus says sex is a beautiful intimate experience and should be enjoyed for all involved. Tue, 22 May 2012 05:58:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Miley_Cyrus_-_sex_is_a_beautiful_thing_752915.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Sisters_departure_not_imminent_-_court_752920.html A judge has refused to hear an application for a stay of orders on the custody of four Queensland sisters. Tue, 22 May 2012 05:53:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Sisters_departure_not_imminent_-_court_752920.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Qantas_to_be_split_into_two_companies_752919.html Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has announced the airline will split into Domestic and International from July. Tue, 22 May 2012 05:53:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Qantas_to_be_split_into_two_companies_752919.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Houston_investigated_underage_gambling_752918.html Whitney Houston's daughter is under investigation for underage gambling. Tue, 22 May 2012 05:52:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Houston_investigated_underage_gambling_752918.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Melbourne_gunman_fires_again_at_police_752917.html A Melbourne man has continued to fire shots at police while a suburban stand-off rolls into its second day. Tue, 22 May 2012 05:52:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Melbourne_gunman_fires_again_at_police_752917.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Brooke_Mueller_sentenced_for_cocaine_752916.html Brooke Mueller has been sentenced for her cocaine possession arrest last December. Tue, 22 May 2012 05:49:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Brooke_Mueller_sentenced_for_cocaine_752916.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Bar_Refaeli_honoured_to_be_top_of_Maxims_752913.html Bar Refaeli says she is 'happy and honoured' to be at the top of Maxim's 2012 Hot 100 list. Tue, 22 May 2012 05:39:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Bar_Refaeli_honoured_to_be_top_of_Maxims_752913.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Mulligans_dress_sold_for_2950_752912.html Carey Mulligan's Met Ball 2012 dress has sold for $2,950 (£1,860) on eBay. Tue, 22 May 2012 05:28:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Mulligans_dress_sold_for_2950_752912.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Taylor_Swift_honours_soldiers_752911.html Taylor Swift will wear the dog tags of a Marine killed in Afghanistan in her next music video. Tue, 22 May 2012 05:23:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Taylor_Swift_honours_soldiers_752911.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Britney_ready_for_X-Factor_752910.html Britney Spears says she is ready to cope with the demands that will come with being a judge on The X Factor. Tue, 22 May 2012 05:20:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Britney_ready_for_X-Factor_752910.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/DiCaprio_leasing_his_home_150000_month_752906.html Leonardo DiCaprio is renting out one of his three Malibu estates for $150,000-a-month. Tue, 22 May 2012 05:12:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/DiCaprio_leasing_his_home_150000_month_752906.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/Qantas_to_become_two_companies_752905.html Qantas is splitting in two - an international and a national business - to better meet industry challenges. Tue, 22 May 2012 05:11:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/Qantas_to_become_two_companies_752905.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/GrainCorp_shares_jump_on_new_forecast_752903.html GrainCorp have upgraded its full year profit forecast after a bumper crop lifted first half profits by 50pc. Tue, 22 May 2012 05:09:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/GrainCorp_shares_jump_on_new_forecast_752903.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Worlds_tallest_tower_opens_in_Tokyo_752900.html The world's tallest tower and Tokyo's biggest new landmark, the Tokyo Sky Tree, has opened to the public. Tue, 22 May 2012 04:48:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Worlds_tallest_tower_opens_in_Tokyo_752900.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Anchorman_2_trailer_released_752898.html The trailer for the sequel to the cult epic Anchorman has already been released. Tue, 22 May 2012 04:40:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Anchorman_2_trailer_released_752898.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/NSW_govt_to_axe_building_deal_-_union_752897.html A decision to axe a building deal with St Hilliers Construction will hurt 500 subcontractors, a union says. Tue, 22 May 2012 04:21:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/NSW_govt_to_axe_building_deal_-_union_752897.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Qld_Reds_diplomatic_over_Hooper_reprieve_752896.html James Horwill has taken a diplomatic approach to Brumbies flanker Michael Hooper's judiciary reprieve. Tue, 22 May 2012 04:18:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Qld_Reds_diplomatic_over_Hooper_reprieve_752896.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Dockers_to_swing_axe_for_Eagles_clash_752890.html Ross Lyon says the the Hawthorn loss was unacceptable and changes are needed for the West Coast derby. Tue, 22 May 2012 04:15:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Dockers_to_swing_axe_for_Eagles_clash_752890.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/July_1_a_game-changer_-_Swan_752892.html Acting PM Wayne Swan says the July 1 start of the carbon price will deliver a 'game-change' for Labor. Tue, 22 May 2012 04:10:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/July_1_a_game-changer_-_Swan_752892.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/14_dead_30_injured_in_Indian_train_crash_752891.html 14 people have been killed and 30 injured when a passenger train collided with a goods train in India. Tue, 22 May 2012 04:09:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/14_dead_30_injured_in_Indian_train_crash_752891.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Golby_rd_8_Rising_Star_nominee_752889.html Melbourne utility Mitch Golby has earned the round eight nomination for the AFL Rising Star award. Tue, 22 May 2012 04:06:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Golby_rd_8_Rising_Star_nominee_752889.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/22/Police_question_school_bomb_suspect_752866.html Italian police are questioning a man over a bomb attack at a high school that killed a 16-year-old girl. Tue, 22 May 2012 04:05:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/22/Police_question_school_bomb_suspect_752866.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Robin_Gibbs_funeral_to_be_announced_752888.html The funeral arrangements for pop legend Robin Gibb are expected to be announced later in the week. Tue, 22 May 2012 04:04:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Robin_Gibbs_funeral_to_be_announced_752888.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Jacksons_Bad_to_get_25th_release_752887.html Michael Jackson's groundbreaking 'Bad' album will be re-released to celebrate its 25th anniversary. Tue, 22 May 2012 04:04:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Jacksons_Bad_to_get_25th_release_752887.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Britney_Spears_takes_up_golf_752886.html Britney Spears has taken advice from fiance Jason Trawick and taken up golf to help her relax. Tue, 22 May 2012 04:04:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Britney_Spears_takes_up_golf_752886.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/NSWs_closer_links_with_Silicon_Valley_752885.html The NSW government hopes to open a Silicon Valley business office in California. Tue, 22 May 2012 04:01:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/NSWs_closer_links_with_Silicon_Valley_752885.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Authorities_warn_of_house_fire_danger_752880.html Authorities are warning of house fire danger at the launch of the winter home fire safety campaign. Tue, 22 May 2012 03:58:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Authorities_warn_of_house_fire_danger_752880.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Iran_wants_to_destroy_Israel_-_Netanyahu_752879.html Iran is seeking atomic weapons to destroy Israel and world powers Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says. Tue, 22 May 2012 03:58:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Iran_wants_to_destroy_Israel_-_Netanyahu_752879.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Oil_prices_surge_on_bargain_hunting_752877.html Oil prices have surged as concerns resurfaced over supplies from the Middle East, particularly from Iran. Tue, 22 May 2012 03:55:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Oil_prices_surge_on_bargain_hunting_752877.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Another_McKenna_brother_charged_752875.html Another brother of notorious serial pedophile Dennis McKenna has been charged with child sex offences. Tue, 22 May 2012 03:54:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Another_McKenna_brother_charged_752875.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Taxi_drivers_lose_sexual_assault_appeals_752873.html Two taxi drivers who sexually assaulted drunk passengers in separate incidents have lost appeals. Tue, 22 May 2012 03:53:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Taxi_drivers_lose_sexual_assault_appeals_752873.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Accused_ear_biter_left_a_sex_note_752867.html A Sydney woman allegedly bit off part of her neighbour's ear after he left a sexually provocative note. Tue, 22 May 2012 03:53:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Accused_ear_biter_left_a_sex_note_752867.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/22/Third_McKenna_brother_charged_752871.html Another brother of notorious serial pedophile Dennis McKenna has been charged with child sex offences. Tue, 22 May 2012 03:51:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/22/Third_McKenna_brother_charged_752871.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/22/Man_charged_for_NZ_journalists_death_752870.html The family of slain NZ journalist Derek Round say they are relieved a man has been charged with his murder. Tue, 22 May 2012 03:50:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/22/Man_charged_for_NZ_journalists_death_752870.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/22/30_days_jail_for_student_in_webcam_case_752868.html A US man has been sentenced to 30 days prison and fined for spying on his roommate's gay encounter. Tue, 22 May 2012 03:49:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/22/30_days_jail_for_student_in_webcam_case_752868.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/22/Three_dead_in_Darwin_murder_suicide_752865.html Three people have been found dead in the Darwin suburb of Leanyer in what police believe is a murder-suicide Tue, 22 May 2012 03:48:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/22/Three_dead_in_Darwin_murder_suicide_752865.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/22/Criminal_fires_at_police_again_752864.html A dangerous criminal holed up in a Melbourne home has fired again at police as a siege enters its second day Tue, 22 May 2012 03:47:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/22/Criminal_fires_at_police_again_752864.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/22/Leader_of_Zetas_arrested_in_north_Mexico_752863.html Mexican authorities have arrested one of the men they believe is behind a mass killing in Cadereyta. Tue, 22 May 2012 03:47:20 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/22/Leader_of_Zetas_arrested_in_north_Mexico_752863.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Health/2012/05/22/Third_of_SE_Asia_malaria_drugs_are_fake_752862.html More than a third of malaria drugs examined by scientists in South-East Asia were fake, doctors warned. Tue, 22 May 2012 03:43:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Health/2012/05/22/Third_of_SE_Asia_malaria_drugs_are_fake_752862.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Health/2012/05/22/Rudd_launches_cancer_initiative_752861.html Kevin Rudd is impressed by Paralympian and sarcoma cancer surviver Ellie Cole's abilities in the pool. Tue, 22 May 2012 03:41:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Health/2012/05/22/Rudd_launches_cancer_initiative_752861.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/A_higher_as_optimism_over_Europe_grows_752860.html The Australian dollar is higher as hopes rise that Greece will stay in the euro zone. Tue, 22 May 2012 03:39:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/A_higher_as_optimism_over_Europe_grows_752860.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Work_to_resume_at_TEMCO_plant_in_Tas_752857.html There will be no immediate job losses at BHP Billiton's manganese alloy plant in northern Tasmania. Tue, 22 May 2012 03:34:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Work_to_resume_at_TEMCO_plant_in_Tas_752857.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Police_have_suspect_Italy_school_bomb_752823.html Italian police are questioning a man over a bomb attack at a high school that killed a 16-year-old girl. Tue, 22 May 2012 03:33:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Police_have_suspect_Italy_school_bomb_752823.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Greens_push_for_MP_watchdog_debate_752855.html Adam Bandt wants a debate on his bill to bring an integrity commissioner to oversee MPs and public servants. Tue, 22 May 2012 03:30:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Greens_push_for_MP_watchdog_debate_752855.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/SE_Asia_Malaria_drugs_are_fake_752854.html More than a third of malaria drugs examined by scientists in South-East Asia were fake, doctors warned. Tue, 22 May 2012 03:29:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/SE_Asia_Malaria_drugs_are_fake_752854.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Man_survives_Niagara_Falls_plunge_752853.html A man has become only the third person to survive after plunging over Niagara Falls without a safety device. Tue, 22 May 2012 03:26:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Man_survives_Niagara_Falls_plunge_752853.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Custody-battle_sisters_head_to_Court_752834.html The High Court will hear an urgent appeal by four sisters fighting to stay in Australia with their mother. Tue, 22 May 2012 03:26:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Custody-battle_sisters_head_to_Court_752834.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Sisters_head_to_High_Court_752852.html The High Court will hear an urgent appeal by four sisters fighting to stay in Australia with their mother. Tue, 22 May 2012 03:25:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Sisters_head_to_High_Court_752852.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Custody-battle_sisters_head_to_Court_752840.html The High Court will hear an urgent appeal by four sisters fighting to stay in Australia with their mother. Tue, 22 May 2012 03:24:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Custody-battle_sisters_head_to_Court_752840.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/22/Avatar_welcomes_travellers_at_NY_airport_752851.html New York Airports will now use a US250,000 avatar to greet travelers as they arrive and depart Tue, 22 May 2012 03:20:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/22/Avatar_welcomes_travellers_at_NY_airport_752851.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Pink_accuses_Chris_Brown_of_miming_752850.html Pink has accused Chris Brown of miming at the Billboard awards with his rendition of 'Turn up the Music'. Tue, 22 May 2012 03:17:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Pink_accuses_Chris_Brown_of_miming_752850.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/The_Voice_starting_to_go_quiet_752849.html The ratings bubble may have burst for The Voice, which has now failed to pass the 2 million viewer mark. Tue, 22 May 2012 03:16:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/The_Voice_starting_to_go_quiet_752849.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/UK_band_Reef_cancel_Australian_tour_752848.html Reef have cancelled their tour of Australia following a death in the family of a band member. Tue, 22 May 2012 03:13:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/UK_band_Reef_cancel_Australian_tour_752848.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Mayer_regrets_Jessica_Simpson_comments_752847.html John Mayer regrets describing Jessica Simpson as 'sexual napalm' after dating her in 2006-2007. Tue, 22 May 2012 03:09:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Mayer_regrets_Jessica_Simpson_comments_752847.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Magpies_count_on_midfield_depth_in_AFL_752846.html Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley feels they have the resources to cover the loss of Dane Swan to injury. Tue, 22 May 2012 03:02:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Magpies_count_on_midfield_depth_in_AFL_752846.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Qlds_Smith_to_play_NSW_in_Origin_opener_752844.html Qld captain Cameron Smith will be 100 per cent fit for the first State Of Origin rugby league clash with NSW Tue, 22 May 2012 03:02:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Qlds_Smith_to_play_NSW_in_Origin_opener_752844.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Jetta_to_challenge_AFL_striking_charge_752845.html Essendon forward Leroy Jetta will front the AFL Tribunal to contest a striking charge. Tue, 22 May 2012 03:02:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Jetta_to_challenge_AFL_striking_charge_752845.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Obama_snubs_Pakistan_over_supply_routes_752843.html Barack Obama has left Pakistan off a list of nations he thanked for getting war supplies into Afghanistan. Tue, 22 May 2012 02:54:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Obama_snubs_Pakistan_over_supply_routes_752843.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Wilkie_says_Thomson_saga_stinks_752842.html Andrew Wilkie says the Craig Thomson saga 'stinks' but he'll defend the MP's right to natural justice. Tue, 22 May 2012 02:53:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Wilkie_says_Thomson_saga_stinks_752842.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/Market_up_on_energy_resources_strength_752839.html The Australian share market climbed higher thanks to strength among energy and resources stocks. Tue, 22 May 2012 02:47:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/Market_up_on_energy_resources_strength_752839.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Three_dead_in_Darwin_murder_suicide_752837.html Three people have been found dead in the Darwin suburb of Leanyer in what police believe is a murder-suicide Tue, 22 May 2012 02:44:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Three_dead_in_Darwin_murder_suicide_752837.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/NZ_troops_might_not_return_home_soon_752833.html PM John Key has not ruled out NZ troops returning to Afghanistan, even after an early release announcement. Tue, 22 May 2012 02:44:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/NZ_troops_might_not_return_home_soon_752833.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Man_charged_for_NZ_journalists_death_752836.html The family of slain NZ journalist Derek Round say they are relieved a man has been charged with his murder. Tue, 22 May 2012 02:44:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Man_charged_for_NZ_journalists_death_752836.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Man_charged_over_NZ_journalists_death_752835.html The family of slain NZ journalist Derek Round say they are relieved a man has been charged with his murder. Tue, 22 May 2012 02:39:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Man_charged_over_NZ_journalists_death_752835.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/NZ_return_to_Afghanistan_not_ruled_out_752832.html PM John Key has not ruled out NZ troops returning to Afghanistan, even after an early release announcement. Tue, 22 May 2012 02:35:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/NZ_return_to_Afghanistan_not_ruled_out_752832.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/22/Syria_third_party_warning_from_UN_752831.html A UN official warned 'of a third party' involved in the Syrian crisis as 20 people died in violent clashes Tue, 22 May 2012 02:32:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/22/Syria_third_party_warning_from_UN_752831.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/22/Youth_joblessness_near_crisis_peak_-_ILO_752830.html Youth joblessness has returned to almost its peak following the outbreak of the global economic crisis. Tue, 22 May 2012 02:30:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/22/Youth_joblessness_near_crisis_peak_-_ILO_752830.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Police_have_Italy_school_bomb_suspect_752822.html Italian police are questioning a man over a bomb attack at a high school that killed a 16-year-old girl. Tue, 22 May 2012 02:29:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Police_have_Italy_school_bomb_suspect_752822.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/22/Coalition_wont_help_renew_Malaysia_plan_752829.html Scott Morrison says the govt should talk to the Greens if it wants to resurrect the Malaysia swap deal. Tue, 22 May 2012 02:27:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/22/Coalition_wont_help_renew_Malaysia_plan_752829.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Third_McKenna_brother_charged_752828.html Another brother of notorious serial pedophile Dennis McKenna has been charged with child sex offences. Tue, 22 May 2012 02:24:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Third_McKenna_brother_charged_752828.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/22/Indigenous_owners_get_historic_handover_752827.html Campell Newman will attend Coen for the transfer ceremony of Mungkan Kandju Park to the Wik Mungkan people. Tue, 22 May 2012 02:24:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/22/Indigenous_owners_get_historic_handover_752827.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Fate_of_custody-battle_sisters_unclear_752825.html The immediate fate of four sisters trying to avoid being returned to Italy with their father isn't clear. Tue, 22 May 2012 02:16:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Fate_of_custody-battle_sisters_unclear_752825.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/22/Oakeshott_questions_backing_ALP_-_Abbott_752824.html Independent MP Rob Oakeshott appears to be questioning his support for the minority Labor government. Tue, 22 May 2012 02:16:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/22/Oakeshott_questions_backing_ALP_-_Abbott_752824.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Sea_Shepherd_captain_released_752821.html Sea Shepherd Captain Paul Watson has been released from a German jail on bail after his arrest last week. Tue, 22 May 2012 02:11:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Sea_Shepherd_captain_released_752821.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Wilkies_backs_govts_pokie_reform_752819.html Independent MP Andrew Wilkie will reluctantly give his support to the govt's poker machine reforms. Tue, 22 May 2012 02:08:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Wilkies_backs_govts_pokie_reform_752819.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Mary_Kennedy_farewelled_at_private_event_752817.html Mary Richardson Kennedy, the 52-year-old wife of JF Kennedy Jr has been remembered at a private ceremony. Tue, 22 May 2012 02:02:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Mary_Kennedy_farewelled_at_private_event_752817.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2012/05/22/Mixed_views_after_Mokihinui_dam_canned_752816.html Environmental groups welcome Meridian Energy's decision to can plans for a large hydro dam in south NZ. Tue, 22 May 2012 01:56:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2012/05/22/Mixed_views_after_Mokihinui_dam_canned_752816.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Billy_B_Thornton_still_friends_with_Ange_752815.html Billy Bob Thornton says he'll 'always' be friends with ex-wife Angelina Jolie. Tue, 22 May 2012 01:51:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Billy_B_Thornton_still_friends_with_Ange_752815.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Usher_testifies_against_ex-wife_752814.html Usher claims ex-wife Tameka Foster spat on his current girlfriend during a row. Tue, 22 May 2012 01:48:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Usher_testifies_against_ex-wife_752814.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/William_loved_carrying_torch_752813.html Will.i.am says carrying the Olympic torch was a dream come true. Tue, 22 May 2012 01:44:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/William_loved_carrying_torch_752813.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Queen_backed_William_on_guest_list_752811.html Prince William tore up the official guest list for his wedding after Queen Elizabeth said it was his day. Tue, 22 May 2012 01:41:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Queen_backed_William_on_guest_list_752811.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Coalition_wont_revive_Malaysia_plan_752812.html Scott Morrison says Julia Gillard should talk to the Greens if she wants to revive the Malaysian swap deal. Tue, 22 May 2012 01:37:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Coalition_wont_revive_Malaysia_plan_752812.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Strong_earthquake_rocks_Bulgaria_752809.html Bulgaria's Seismological Institute says a strong 5.8 quake jolted the town, no casualties or damage so far. Tue, 22 May 2012 01:33:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Strong_earthquake_rocks_Bulgaria_752809.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Strong_58_quake_rocks_Bulgaria_752808.html Bulgaria's Seismological Institute says a strong 5.8 quake jolted the town, no casualties or damage so far. Tue, 22 May 2012 01:28:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Strong_58_quake_rocks_Bulgaria_752808.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Tiger_says_hes_heading_back_to_his_best_752807.html Tiger Woods says his golf game is heading in the right direction . Tue, 22 May 2012 01:27:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Tiger_says_hes_heading_back_to_his_best_752807.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Chisholm_gets_Barbarian_rugby_call_752806.html Australia's Mark Chisholm has been called into the Barbarians rugby union squad for upcoming matches. Tue, 22 May 2012 01:26:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Chisholm_gets_Barbarian_rugby_call_752806.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Missing_sisters_found_says_great_grandma_752784.html Police have found four sisters who have been in hiding amid a custody dispute, says their great grandmother. Tue, 22 May 2012 01:17:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Missing_sisters_found_says_great_grandma_752784.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Health/2012/05/22/Alcohol_warnings_effectiveness_discussed_752804.html Talks will be hosted by the federal committee about alcohol warning labels and their effectiveness. Tue, 22 May 2012 01:15:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Health/2012/05/22/Alcohol_warnings_effectiveness_discussed_752804.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Wilkie_to_reveal_pokies_hand_752803.html Independent MP Andrew Wilkie is about to announced his position on the government's poker machine plans. Tue, 22 May 2012 01:03:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Wilkie_to_reveal_pokies_hand_752803.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/Leighton_set_for_400m-450m_FY_profit_752802.html Construction giant Leighton Holdings is sticking to its full year profit forecast of between $400m-$450m. Tue, 22 May 2012 01:02:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/Leighton_set_for_400m-450m_FY_profit_752802.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Fencers_put_on_show_for_the_Queen_752801.html Fencing rather than plants have caught the Queen's eye at the Chelsea Flower Show. Tue, 22 May 2012 01:01:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Fencers_put_on_show_for_the_Queen_752801.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Leighton_set_for_400m-450m_FY_profit_752799.html Leighton Holdings is sticking to its full year profit forecast of between $400 million and $450 million. Tue, 22 May 2012 01:00:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Leighton_set_for_400m-450m_FY_profit_752799.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Marijuana_found_floating_off_coast_752798.html US coast guards have recovered more than four tonnes of marijuana floating off the coast of California. Tue, 22 May 2012 00:58:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Marijuana_found_floating_off_coast_752798.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/NSW_as_ready_as_possible_-_Farah_752797.html NSW hooker Robbie Farah says he can't fault the Blues' preparation as they get ready for the Origin opener. Tue, 22 May 2012 00:56:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/NSW_as_ready_as_possible_-_Farah_752797.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Obama_condemns_Yemen_bombing_752796.html Barack Obama vowed the US would keep pressure on terrorists in Yemen, after a suicide bomber kills 100. Tue, 22 May 2012 00:56:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Obama_condemns_Yemen_bombing_752796.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/Australian_shares_open_higher_752793.html The Australian share market has opened more than half a per cent higher. Tue, 22 May 2012 00:42:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/Australian_shares_open_higher_752793.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Dangerfield_remains_faithful_to_Crows_752792.html Patrick Dangerfield will turn his back on big money offers from Victorian clubs to remain with the Crows. Tue, 22 May 2012 00:39:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Dangerfield_remains_faithful_to_Crows_752792.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Murphy_could_be_out_until_round_20_752790.html Marc Murphy will be out of action for up to 12 weeks after undergoing surgery on his fractured shoulder. Tue, 22 May 2012 00:37:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Murphy_could_be_out_until_round_20_752790.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Truck_driver_dies_in_NSW_paddock_752788.html A man has died after the timber truck he was driving rolled in a paddock on NSW's far north coast. Tue, 22 May 2012 00:26:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Truck_driver_dies_in_NSW_paddock_752788.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Qantas_splits_into_two_752786.html Qantas Airways is splitting its international and domestic operations into two separate businesses from July Tue, 22 May 2012 00:19:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Qantas_splits_into_two_752786.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Sydney_woman_allegedly_bites_mans_ear_752785.html A Sydney man has lost part of his ear during a fight with a female neighbour. Tue, 22 May 2012 00:18:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Sydney_woman_allegedly_bites_mans_ear_752785.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Qantas_splits_into_two_752782.html Qantas Airways is splitting its international and domestic operations into two separate businesses from July Tue, 22 May 2012 00:11:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Qantas_splits_into_two_752782.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Northern_Italians_afraid_to_return_home_752781.html Three thousand northern Italians are afraid to return to their quake-hit homes as rain hampers the clean-up. Tue, 22 May 2012 00:11:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Northern_Italians_afraid_to_return_home_752781.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Heavy_rain_hampers_Italy_quake_clean-up_752780.html Three thousand northern Italians are afraid to return to their quake-hit homes as rain hampers the clean-up. Tue, 22 May 2012 00:10:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Heavy_rain_hampers_Italy_quake_clean-up_752780.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/22/Stop_obsessing_about_Thomson_-_Labor_MP_752778.html A Labor backbencher says Australians aren't interested in the Craig Thomson saga dominating parliament. Tue, 22 May 2012 00:06:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/22/Stop_obsessing_about_Thomson_-_Labor_MP_752778.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/22/Mayor_protesters_to_meet_over_embassy_752779.html Brisbane's mayor will is to meet with protesters over the future of an Aboriginal tent embassy shut down. Tue, 22 May 2012 00:04:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/22/Mayor_protesters_to_meet_over_embassy_752779.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Soderling_planning_tennis_comeback_752777.html Robin Soderling hasn't played for ten months because of illness but he's not ready to give up the sport yet. Tue, 22 May 2012 00:03:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Soderling_planning_tennis_comeback_752777.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Nadal_dominates_Djokovic_in_Rome_final_752776.html Rafael Nadal beat Novak Djokovic 7-5 6-3 in the Rome Masters ATP final. Tue, 22 May 2012 00:03:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Nadal_dominates_Djokovic_in_Rome_final_752776.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Fish_and_Petkovic_out_of_French_Open_752775.html Mardy Fish and Andrea Petkovic have pulled out of the coming French Open tennis tournament due to injury. Tue, 22 May 2012 00:03:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Fish_and_Petkovic_out_of_French_Open_752775.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Demons_boss_backs_Neeld_in_AFL_752774.html Melbourne president Don McLardy has thrown his full support behind coach Mark Neeld. Tue, 22 May 2012 00:03:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Demons_boss_backs_Neeld_in_AFL_752774.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Drogba_tells_Chelsea_mates_hes_off_752773.html Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has broken the news to the rest of the squad he won't be on the team next year Mon, 21 May 2012 23:45:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Drogba_tells_Chelsea_mates_hes_off_752773.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/22/Youths_create_giant_trouser_mosaic_752771.html Youth volunteers in China's Henan Province have created a giant mosaic made out of trousers. Mon, 21 May 2012 23:42:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/22/Youths_create_giant_trouser_mosaic_752771.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/22/Ali_G_town_changes_name_752766.html The English town made infamous by comedian Sacha Baron Cohen's Ali G character has changed its name. Mon, 21 May 2012 23:31:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/22/Ali_G_town_changes_name_752766.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/22/Marijuana_found_floating_off_US_coast_752765.html US coast guards have recovered more than four tonnes of marijuana floating off the coast of California. Mon, 21 May 2012 23:30:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/22/Marijuana_found_floating_off_US_coast_752765.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/22/Dubai_tower_tallest_residential_building_752762.html Dubai has set the Guinness World Record for the world's tallest residential building. Mon, 21 May 2012 23:23:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/22/Dubai_tower_tallest_residential_building_752762.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Thomson_breached_privilege_-_Brandis_752761.html George Brandis says Craig Thomson's speech to the federal parliament was an 'elaborate fabrication'. Mon, 21 May 2012 23:21:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Thomson_breached_privilege_-_Brandis_752761.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/Australian_market_set_to_open_higher_752759.html The Australian market looks set to open higher after European markets rose overnight. Mon, 21 May 2012 23:12:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/Australian_market_set_to_open_higher_752759.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/Facebook_shares_sink_below_IPO_price_752756.html Facebook shares plunged nearly 11 per cent on Monday during the stock's first full day of trade. Mon, 21 May 2012 23:08:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/Facebook_shares_sink_below_IPO_price_752756.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/Obama_urges_effective_coordination_752755.html US President Barack Obama has called for a 'more effective co-ordination' among eurozone nations. Mon, 21 May 2012 23:08:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/Obama_urges_effective_coordination_752755.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/ColonialFirstState/2012/05/22/five_steps.html Australia’s superannuation system gives investors an exceptional level of control over their retirement savings, with literally hundreds of different investment options to choose from. But how do you find the fund that’s right for you? Mon, 21 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/ColonialFirstState/2012/05/22/five_steps.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2012/05/22/Consumers_to_win_from_recycling_plan_752752.html A Greens' recycling proposal to turn cans into cash is to be put to the NSW parliament on Tuesday. Mon, 21 May 2012 22:58:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2012/05/22/Consumers_to_win_from_recycling_plan_752752.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Tendinitis_ends_Kims_USPGA_season_752750.html American golfer Anthony Kim will be sidelined for up to five months due to tendinitis and elbow pain. Mon, 21 May 2012 22:49:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Tendinitis_ends_Kims_USPGA_season_752750.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/NBAs_Magic_fire_coach_Van_Gundy_752749.html Orlando Magic fired coach Stan Van Gundy after they were eliminated from the first round of NBA play-offs. Mon, 21 May 2012 22:49:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/NBAs_Magic_fire_coach_Van_Gundy_752749.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/22/Apples_Cook_top-paid_US_CEO_in_2011_752748.html Apple chief executive Tim Cook topped the Wall St Journal's list of the best-paid CEOs in the US in 2011. Mon, 21 May 2012 22:48:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/22/Apples_Cook_top-paid_US_CEO_in_2011_752748.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/22/SpaceX_will_try_first_private_cargo_run_752747.html SpaceX hopes to launch its Dragon capsule to the International Space Station on Tuesday. Mon, 21 May 2012 22:43:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/22/SpaceX_will_try_first_private_cargo_run_752747.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Hooper_free_to_face_Reds_in_Super_Rugby_752746.html Brumbies flanker Michael Hooper has avoided suspension for his lifting tackle on the Hurricanes' Victor Vito Mon, 21 May 2012 22:37:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Hooper_free_to_face_Reds_in_Super_Rugby_752746.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Sisters_in_hiding_found_-_great_grandma_752743.html Police have found four sisters who have been in hiding amid a custody dispute, says their great grandmother. Mon, 21 May 2012 22:28:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Sisters_in_hiding_found_-_great_grandma_752743.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Queen_visits_Chelsea_Flower_Show_752742.html Fencing rather than plants have caught the Queen's eye at the Chelsea Flower Show. Mon, 21 May 2012 22:28:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Queen_visits_Chelsea_Flower_Show_752742.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Australians_want_to_close_borders_752741.html More than half of Australian respondents to a poll about border security want to say 'no' to all migrants. Mon, 21 May 2012 22:24:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Australians_want_to_close_borders_752741.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/30_days_jail_for_student_in_webcam_case_752740.html A US man has been sentenced to 30 days prison and fined for spying on his roommate's gay encounter. Mon, 21 May 2012 22:24:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/30_days_jail_for_student_in_webcam_case_752740.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Whitney_Houstons_last_recording_release_752739.html Whitney Houston's final recording with Jordin Sparks from her last movie has made its debut on a US website. Mon, 21 May 2012 22:21:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Whitney_Houstons_last_recording_release_752739.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Student_in_US_webcam_case_gets_30_days_752738.html A US man has been sentenced to 30 days prison and fined for spying on his roommate's gay encounter. Mon, 21 May 2012 22:21:20 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Student_in_US_webcam_case_gets_30_days_752738.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Thomson_protected_by_Gillard_-_Abbott_752737.html Tony Abbott has accused the federal government of conducting a 'revolting spectacle' around Craig Thomson. Mon, 21 May 2012 22:18:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Thomson_protected_by_Gillard_-_Abbott_752737.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Health/2012/05/22/Doctor_used_patient_syringes_-_court_752735.html Prosecutors allege a doctor injected himself with an opioid drug before using the same syringe on patients. Mon, 21 May 2012 22:12:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Health/2012/05/22/Doctor_used_patient_syringes_-_court_752735.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Thousands_fight_for_Qld_flood_compo_752733.html More than 3000 people joining a legal battle for compensation over the 2011 Qld floods. Mon, 21 May 2012 22:10:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Thousands_fight_for_Qld_flood_compo_752733.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/22/Court_wont_reduce_download_fine_752732.html A US court has refused to hear a student's appeal over a $US675,000 fine for illegal file sharing. Mon, 21 May 2012 22:09:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/22/Court_wont_reduce_download_fine_752732.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/22/Judge_scolds_lawyers_in_Oracle_v_Google_752731.html The judge presiding over a patent trial pitting Oracle against Google has scolded both legal team. Mon, 21 May 2012 22:04:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/22/Judge_scolds_lawyers_in_Oracle_v_Google_752731.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/22/Facebook_shares_drop_below_IPO_price_752729.html Facebook shares dropped below their IPO price on their first full day of trading. Mon, 21 May 2012 22:01:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/22/Facebook_shares_drop_below_IPO_price_752729.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Give_more_Afghan_cash_-_PM_752728.html Julia Gillard has called on world leaders to stump up cash needed to support Afghanistan's security forces. Mon, 21 May 2012 21:58:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Give_more_Afghan_cash_-_PM_752728.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/22/Utoya_Island_survivors_recall_massacre_752727.html The trial of Anders Breivik has heard emotional testimony from survivors of the Utoya Island massacre. Mon, 21 May 2012 21:47:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/22/Utoya_Island_survivors_recall_massacre_752727.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Thomson_entitled_to_day_in_court_-_PM_752726.html Julia Gillard maintains the parliament should not act as 'judge and jury' against federal MP Craig Thomson. Mon, 21 May 2012 21:46:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Thomson_entitled_to_day_in_court_-_PM_752726.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/A_above_99_US_cents_as_optimism_returns_752725.html The Australian dollar has headed back above 99.00 US cents amid optimism about the eurozone. Mon, 21 May 2012 21:41:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/A_above_99_US_cents_as_optimism_returns_752725.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/UN_official_warns_of_Syria_third_party_752723.html A UN official warned 'of a third party' involved in the Syrian crisis as 20 people died in violent clashes Mon, 21 May 2012 21:36:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/UN_official_warns_of_Syria_third_party_752723.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/Give_more_Afghan_cash_PM_tells_leaders_752722.html The PM has used a major NATO summit to call on world leaders to stump up the cash needed to support Afghan. Mon, 21 May 2012 21:36:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/Give_more_Afghan_cash_PM_tells_leaders_752722.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/US_shares_solid_gains_not_Facebook_752720.html US shares have racked up strong gains with the Nasdaq adding nearly 2.5 per cent helped by an Apple surge. Mon, 21 May 2012 21:30:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/US_shares_solid_gains_not_Facebook_752720.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Melbourne_siege_continues_752715.html Police remain in a tense standoff with a man who barricaded himself inside a Melbourne home. Mon, 21 May 2012 21:30:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Melbourne_siege_continues_752715.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Thousands_fight_for_flood_compensation_752714.html More than 3000 people joining a legal battle for compensation over the 2011 Qld floods. Mon, 21 May 2012 21:30:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Thousands_fight_for_flood_compensation_752714.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Households_to_host_asylum_seekers_752713.html Australian households will be giving a home to asylum seekers within the next three weeks. Mon, 21 May 2012 21:29:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Households_to_host_asylum_seekers_752713.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Thousands_fight_for_flood_compo_752711.html More than 3000 people joining a legal battle for compensation over the 2011 Qld floods. Mon, 21 May 2012 21:23:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Thousands_fight_for_flood_compo_752711.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Early_Afghan_withdrawal_for_NZ_troops_752710.html New Zealand's troops serving in Afghanistan will be coming home a year earlier than planned. Mon, 21 May 2012 21:23:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Early_Afghan_withdrawal_for_NZ_troops_752710.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Melbourne_seige_continues_752709.html A dangerous criminal holed up in a Melbourne home has fired again at police as a siege enters its second day Mon, 21 May 2012 21:12:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Melbourne_seige_continues_752709.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Jackson_denies_Thomsons_claims_752707.html Kathy Jackson has denied Craig Thomson's claims that she used HSU funds for personal use. Mon, 21 May 2012 21:11:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Jackson_denies_Thomsons_claims_752707.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Nearly_100_soldiers_dead_in_Yemen_attack_752703.html A suicide bomber has killed almost 100 soldiers at a military parade rehearsal in Yemen's capital. Mon, 21 May 2012 20:39:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Nearly_100_soldiers_dead_in_Yemen_attack_752703.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Utoya_Island_survivors_recall_massacre_752688.html The trial of Anders Breivik has heard emotional testimony from survivors of the Utoya Island massacre. Mon, 21 May 2012 20:38:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Utoya_Island_survivors_recall_massacre_752688.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Subdued_burial_for_Lockerbie_bomber_752701.html Lockerbie bomber Abdel Baset al-Megrahi has been buried with little fanfare near the Libyan capital. Mon, 21 May 2012 20:37:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Subdued_burial_for_Lockerbie_bomber_752701.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Zetas_leader_arrested_over_massacre_752702.html Mexican authorities have arrested one of the men they believe is behind a mass killing in Cadereyta. Mon, 21 May 2012 20:37:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Zetas_leader_arrested_over_massacre_752702.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Lockerbie_bomber_gets_subdued_burial_752698.html Lockerbie bomber Abdel Baset al-Megrahi has been buried with little fanfare near the Libyan capital. Mon, 21 May 2012 20:25:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Lockerbie_bomber_gets_subdued_burial_752698.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/European_stocks_rebound_on_G8_support_752695.html Euro stock markets have rebounded as G8 support for Greece to remain in the eurozone boosts sentiment. Mon, 21 May 2012 20:21:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/European_stocks_rebound_on_G8_support_752695.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/Spain_names_firms_to_value_uneasy_banks_752694.html Spain says it has hired two consultancy firms to audit its banks, but denies any need for a foreign bailout. Mon, 21 May 2012 20:21:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/Spain_names_firms_to_value_uneasy_banks_752694.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/JPMorgan_suspends_share_buyback_plans_752693.html JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has said the bank is suspending plans to buy back its own stock. Mon, 21 May 2012 20:20:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/JPMorgan_suspends_share_buyback_plans_752693.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Whitney_Houstons_daughter_accepts_award_752687.html Whitney Houston's daughter broke down in tears as she accepted an award for her late mother. Mon, 21 May 2012 20:19:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Whitney_Houstons_daughter_accepts_award_752687.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/England_win_first_Test_by_five_wickets_752685.html Alastair Cook and Ian Bell led England to a five-wicket victory in the first Test against the West Indies. Mon, 21 May 2012 20:02:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/England_win_first_Test_by_five_wickets_752685.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Leader_of_Zetas_arrested_in_north_Mexico_752684.html Mexican authorities have arrested one of the men they believe is behind a mass killing in Cadereyta. Mon, 21 May 2012 20:01:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Leader_of_Zetas_arrested_in_north_Mexico_752684.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Yemen_attack_kills_nearly_100_soldiers_752680.html A suicide bomber has killed almost 100 soldiers at a military parade rehearsal in Yemen's capital. Mon, 21 May 2012 19:46:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Yemen_attack_kills_nearly_100_soldiers_752680.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Utoya_Island_survivors_recall_terror_752678.html The trial of Anders Breivik has heard emotional testimony from survivors of the Utoya Island massacre. Mon, 21 May 2012 19:42:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Utoya_Island_survivors_recall_terror_752678.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/22/Longley_boyfriend_guilty_of_murder_752676.html A British jury has found Elliot Turner guilty of murdering 17-year-old aspiring model Emily Longley. Mon, 21 May 2012 19:38:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/22/Longley_boyfriend_guilty_of_murder_752676.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/22/Murder_audio_heard_at_Milat_sentencing_752675.html Audio recording of a youth begging for his life has been played in court before he was murdered with an axe. Mon, 21 May 2012 19:38:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/22/Murder_audio_heard_at_Milat_sentencing_752675.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Sammy_open_to_Gayle_return_for_Tests_752674.html Darren Sammy left the door open for former skipper Chris Gayle to return in the remainder of the Test series Mon, 21 May 2012 19:24:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Sammy_open_to_Gayle_return_for_Tests_752674.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/UK_honour_killing_trial_begins_752673.html The parents of a 17-year-old Pakistani-British student have gone on trial over her alleged honour kiilling. Mon, 21 May 2012 19:23:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/UK_honour_killing_trial_begins_752673.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/PM_joins_Obama_for_NATO_summit_sessions_752672.html Julia Gillard will spend much of the day locked in NATO talks on the war in Afghanistan before heading home. Mon, 21 May 2012 19:15:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/PM_joins_Obama_for_NATO_summit_sessions_752672.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Suu_Kyi_to_finally_give_Nobel_lecture_752671.html Aung San Suu Kyi will make a speech in Oslo next month to accept the Nobel Peace Prize she won in 1991. Mon, 21 May 2012 19:14:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Suu_Kyi_to_finally_give_Nobel_lecture_752671.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Kirsten_Bell_to_host_CMT_Music_Awards_752670.html Kristen Bell and Toby Keith will host this year's CMT Music Awards, which takes place in Tennesse. Mon, 21 May 2012 19:13:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Kirsten_Bell_to_host_CMT_Music_Awards_752670.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/22/Campaigning_ends_ahead_of_Egyptian_polls_752669.html Campaigning for Egypt's presidential election has ended, two days before voters head to the ballot stations. Mon, 21 May 2012 19:10:20 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/22/Campaigning_ends_ahead_of_Egyptian_polls_752669.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Smith_to_prove_fitness_752668.html Queensland's Origin players have their final training run at Melbourne's Etihad Stadium on Tuesday. Mon, 21 May 2012 19:04:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/22/Smith_to_prove_fitness_752668.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Mali_interim_president_hurt_in_protests_752666.html Mali's interim president has been injured after thousands gathered to demonstrate against his leadership. Mon, 21 May 2012 19:04:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Mali_interim_president_hurt_in_protests_752666.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Im_not_great_looking_-_Brooklyn_Decker_752667.html The Sports Illustrated model insists she isn't as attractive in person as she appears in her photo shoots. Mon, 21 May 2012 18:57:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Im_not_great_looking_-_Brooklyn_Decker_752667.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Indigenous_owners_get_historic_handover_752665.html Campbell Newman will attend a ceremonial transfer of the Mungkan Kandju National Park to the Wik Mungkan. Mon, 21 May 2012 18:52:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Indigenous_owners_get_historic_handover_752665.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Murder_audio_heard_at_Milat_sentencing_752664.html Audio recording of a youth begging for his life has been played in court before he was murdered with an axe. Mon, 21 May 2012 18:52:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/22/Murder_audio_heard_at_Milat_sentencing_752664.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/One_Direction_collaboration_Wanted_752663.html The Wanted's Nathan Sykes has said they'd be happy to work with One Direction in the future. Mon, 21 May 2012 18:50:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/One_Direction_collaboration_Wanted_752663.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Bus_with_students_goes_off_Albania_cliff_752662.html A bus carrying university students has gone off a cliff in southern Albania, killing 11 people. Mon, 21 May 2012 18:36:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Bus_with_students_goes_off_Albania_cliff_752662.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Longley_boyfriend_guilty_of_murder_752661.html A British jury has found Elliot Turner guilty of murdering 17-year-old aspiring model Emily Longley. Mon, 21 May 2012 18:33:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Longley_boyfriend_guilty_of_murder_752661.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Five_Afghan_guards_killed_by_bomb_752660.html Five Afghan security guards have been killed in a roadside bombing in southern Afghanistan. Mon, 21 May 2012 18:25:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Five_Afghan_guards_killed_by_bomb_752660.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Yemens_suicide_bombing_toll_rises_to_96_752658.html Yemen's Defence Ministry says the death toll in a suicide bombing in the capital Sanaa has risen to 96. Mon, 21 May 2012 17:58:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Yemens_suicide_bombing_toll_rises_to_96_752658.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Afghans_will_not_stand_alone_-_Obama_752655.html US President Barack Obama has promised the international community will not abandon Afghanistan. Mon, 21 May 2012 17:30:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Afghans_will_not_stand_alone_-_Obama_752655.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Paris_Berlin_make_Greece_euro_pledge_752654.html Germany and France have pledged to do whatever is necessary to keep Greece in the euro fold. Mon, 21 May 2012 17:26:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/22/Paris_Berlin_make_Greece_euro_pledge_752654.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/22/EU_gives_Google_antitrust_ultimatum_752653.html The EU has called on Google to respond to its concerns about alleged abuses of its dominant market position. Mon, 21 May 2012 17:22:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/22/EU_gives_Google_antitrust_ultimatum_752653.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/22/Only_a_third_of_SMEs_have_a_website_752652.html New research has found that almost two-thirds of small businesses do not have a presence on the internet. Mon, 21 May 2012 17:20:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/22/Only_a_third_of_SMEs_have_a_website_752652.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/22/Olympic_torches_on_eBay_a_day_into_relay_752651.html An Olympic torch has sold on eBay for GBP 153,100 just one day after the first leg of the relay. Mon, 21 May 2012 16:52:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/22/Olympic_torches_on_eBay_a_day_into_relay_752651.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/22/Austs_slowest_racehorse_still_winless_752650.html Australia's slowest racehorse 'Vote for Lust' kept his winless run in tact over the weekend. Mon, 21 May 2012 16:22:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/22/Austs_slowest_racehorse_still_winless_752650.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Trailer_for_new_Bond_film_hits_screens_752644.html The first trailer for Skyfall, the 23rd James Bond movie, has been released at the Cannes Film Festival. Mon, 21 May 2012 14:35:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/22/Trailer_for_new_Bond_film_hits_screens_752644.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Nadal_dominates_Djokovic_to_win_in_Rome_752639.html Rafael Nadal won his sixth Rome Masters title against Novak Djokovic, defeating the world No.1 7-5 6-3. Mon, 21 May 2012 13:13:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Nadal_dominates_Djokovic_to_win_in_Rome_752639.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Key_police_document_missing_for_12_years_752636.html A key document that enabled a internal police surveillance operation appears to have gone missing. Mon, 21 May 2012 12:57:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Key_police_document_missing_for_12_years_752636.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/WA_man_faces_death_on_drugs_charges_752633.html An Australian facing the death penalty in Malaysia for alleged drug trafficking has been charged. Mon, 21 May 2012 12:54:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/WA_man_faces_death_on_drugs_charges_752633.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/Jessie_J_wants_her_own_perfume_752632.html Jessie J says she has big plans for the future, which includes creating her own scent Mon, 21 May 2012 12:39:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/Jessie_J_wants_her_own_perfume_752632.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/Kristen_Stewart_hate_girl_power_films_752631.html Actress Kristen Stewart 'hates' girl power films. Mon, 21 May 2012 12:35:20 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/Kristen_Stewart_hate_girl_power_films_752631.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/Ryan_Reynolds_eyed_for_Highlander_752630.html Ryan Reynolds is being targeted to appear in 'Highlander'. Mon, 21 May 2012 12:30:20 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/Ryan_Reynolds_eyed_for_Highlander_752630.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/Kerr_loved_pregnant_catwalk_show_752629.html Miranda Kerr's most 'special' career moment was taking to the catwalk when she was pregnant. Mon, 21 May 2012 12:26:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/Kerr_loved_pregnant_catwalk_show_752629.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/Placenta_facials_for_Victoria_Beckham_752628.html Victoria Beckham has facials containing sheep placenta. Mon, 21 May 2012 12:23:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/Placenta_facials_for_Victoria_Beckham_752628.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/Bee_Gees_statue_tribute_to_be_made_752627.html Premier Campbell Newman says he supports the idea of a Bee Gees statue to be erected in Queensland. Mon, 21 May 2012 12:15:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/Bee_Gees_statue_tribute_to_be_made_752627.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Jackson_discussed_Thomson_with_Lawler_752626.html HSU national secretary Kathy Jackson says she has discussed the union scandal with her partner. Mon, 21 May 2012 12:13:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Jackson_discussed_Thomson_with_Lawler_752626.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Thomson_says_he_is_a_victim_of_lynch_mob_752624.html Federal MP Craig Thomson has used his addressed to Parliament to deny allegations of misusing union funds. Mon, 21 May 2012 11:55:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Thomson_says_he_is_a_victim_of_lynch_mob_752624.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Gillard_aid_promise_for_Afghanistan_752623.html PM Julia Gillard has used a NATO summit on the war in Afghanistan to promise more aid for the country. Mon, 21 May 2012 11:55:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Gillard_aid_promise_for_Afghanistan_752623.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Qantas_axes_500_maintenance_jobs_752622.html Qantas has flagged more job losses may be on cards after confirming it would cut 500 maintenance positions. Mon, 21 May 2012 11:55:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Qantas_axes_500_maintenance_jobs_752622.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Union_official_rejects_Thomson_claims_752621.html HSU deputy general secretary Marco Bolano has denied claims that he sought to ruin Craig Thomson's career. Mon, 21 May 2012 11:55:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Union_official_rejects_Thomson_claims_752621.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Murder_audio_played_at_Milat_sentencing_752620.html A Sydney court has heard of the impact of David Auchterlonie's murder by Matthew Milat and his accomplice. Mon, 21 May 2012 11:55:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Murder_audio_played_at_Milat_sentencing_752620.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Siege_could_go_on_for_days_-_Vic_police_752619.html Police in a stand-off with a gunman holed up in a Melbourne house say they will wait for days if necessary. Mon, 21 May 2012 11:55:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Siege_could_go_on_for_days_-_Vic_police_752619.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Toro_uranium_mine_approved_by_EPA_752616.html WA's first uranium mine is a step closer to being built but opponents say the proposal is not a done deal. Mon, 21 May 2012 11:18:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Toro_uranium_mine_approved_by_EPA_752616.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Barba_gives_Qld_selectors_a_reminder_752615.html Canterbury fullback Ben Barba has inspired the Bulldogs to a 26-6 win over Cronulla at ANZ Stadium. Mon, 21 May 2012 11:13:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Barba_gives_Qld_selectors_a_reminder_752615.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Helicopter_rotor_cracks_spark_inspection_752614.html The European Aviation Safety Agency is inspecting Euro copter's models after cracks were found in rotors. Mon, 21 May 2012 10:55:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Helicopter_rotor_cracks_spark_inspection_752614.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Aussie_netball_coach_hails_lifting_move_752613.html Australian netball coach Lisa Alexander has hailed a lineout type lift as a great innovation for the game. Mon, 21 May 2012 10:52:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Aussie_netball_coach_hails_lifting_move_752613.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Greek_debt_falls_sharply_as_parties_talk_752612.html Greece's new PM is holding talks with party leaders ahead of a European Union summit. Mon, 21 May 2012 10:50:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Greek_debt_falls_sharply_as_parties_talk_752612.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/SA_govt_to_help_cover_water_price_hike_752606.html The SA government will spend $45.7 million to offset a big increase in water prices for local residents. Mon, 21 May 2012 10:47:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/SA_govt_to_help_cover_water_price_hike_752606.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/New_convent_for_Josephites_in_Penola_752605.html The Sisters of St Joseph are building a new convent in Penola, where St Mary MacKillop taught in the 1860s. Mon, 21 May 2012 10:44:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/New_convent_for_Josephites_in_Penola_752605.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Petrol_set_to_drop_up_to_4_cents_a_litre_752603.html Motorists should expect petrol prices to drop by up to four cents a litre in the coming fortnight. Mon, 21 May 2012 10:42:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Petrol_set_to_drop_up_to_4_cents_a_litre_752603.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/CMC_completes_dodgy_doctors_reports_752602.html Qld's Crime and Misconduct Commission has completed two interim reports on claims about dodgy doctors. Mon, 21 May 2012 10:41:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/CMC_completes_dodgy_doctors_reports_752602.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/21/Drunk_man_arrested_after_golfing_in_city_752601.html A drunk man has been arrested after using the center of the German city of Cologne as a golf driving range. Mon, 21 May 2012 10:38:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/21/Drunk_man_arrested_after_golfing_in_city_752601.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Doctor_shared_patient_syringes-_court_752598.html An anaesthetist who allegedly infected 56 women with hep C tried to hide a drug addiction, a court has heard Mon, 21 May 2012 10:18:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Doctor_shared_patient_syringes-_court_752598.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Team_always_Gallens_focus_for_Origin_I_752597.html NSW skipper Paul Gallen says his desperation to play in State of Origin I was not personally motivated. Mon, 21 May 2012 10:11:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Team_always_Gallens_focus_for_Origin_I_752597.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Gambler_fails_to_recover_millions_752596.html A businessman has lost his bid to recover more than $20 million he lost at Melbourne's Crown Casino. Mon, 21 May 2012 10:11:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Gambler_fails_to_recover_millions_752596.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/OConnor_ruled_out_of_mid-year_Tests_752595.html Wallabies star James O'Connor has been ruled out of Australia's mid-year Tests against Scotland and Wales. Mon, 21 May 2012 10:07:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/OConnor_ruled_out_of_mid-year_Tests_752595.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Demons_boss_backs_Neeld_after_poor_start_752594.html Melbourne president Don McLardy has backed coach Mark Neeld following the Demons' poor start to the season. Mon, 21 May 2012 10:07:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Demons_boss_backs_Neeld_after_poor_start_752594.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Carlton_lose_Murphy_for_four_weeks_752593.html Carlton star Marc Murphy is set to miss at least four matches after scans revealed a fractured shoulder. Mon, 21 May 2012 10:07:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Carlton_lose_Murphy_for_four_weeks_752593.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Suicide_bomber_kills_20_Yemeni_soldiers_752591.html Police sources say 63 soldiers have been killed by a suicide bomber in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa. Mon, 21 May 2012 10:06:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Suicide_bomber_kills_20_Yemeni_soldiers_752591.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Eastern_Creek_reborn_with_new_facilities_752590.html Sydney's Eastern Creek Raceway has been reborn as Sydney Motorsport Park following a $12 million facelift. Mon, 21 May 2012 10:05:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Eastern_Creek_reborn_with_new_facilities_752590.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/WA_uranium_mine_approved_by_EPA_752587.html WA's first uranium mine is a step closer to being built but opponents say the proposal is not a done deal. Mon, 21 May 2012 09:42:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/WA_uranium_mine_approved_by_EPA_752587.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/Kim_kicks_Kanye_out_of_party_752586.html Kim Kardashian ordered Kanye West away from a party because he spent too much time with fellow revellers. Mon, 21 May 2012 09:40:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/Kim_kicks_Kanye_out_of_party_752586.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/Tributes_flood_in_for_Robin_Gibb_752585.html Stars have paid tribute to Bee Gees star Robin Gibb, who lost his battle with cancer last night. Mon, 21 May 2012 09:39:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/Tributes_flood_in_for_Robin_Gibb_752585.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Azaria_finding_to_be_handed_down_in_June_752584.html Inquest findings into the cause of Azaria Chamberlain's death are set to be released next month. Mon, 21 May 2012 09:37:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Azaria_finding_to_be_handed_down_in_June_752584.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/PMP_shares_up_5_on_TMA_takeover_bid_752582.html Shares in PMP gained more than 5pc after the company confirmed TMA is behind a takeover bid. Mon, 21 May 2012 09:37:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/PMP_shares_up_5_on_TMA_takeover_bid_752582.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/Whitney_Houstons_daughter_accepts_award_752579.html Whitney Houston's daughter broke down in tears as she accepted an award for her late mother. Mon, 21 May 2012 09:35:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/Whitney_Houstons_daughter_accepts_award_752579.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/Qantas_cuts_500_maintenance_jobs_752580.html Qantas Airways has flagged more job losses after confirming it will cut 500 maintenance positions. Mon, 21 May 2012 09:35:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/Qantas_cuts_500_maintenance_jobs_752580.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Italian_school_bomb_victim_to_be_buried_752578.html Relatives and friends of a 16-year-old Italian bomb victim have held a prayer vigil ahead of her funeral. Mon, 21 May 2012 09:31:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Italian_school_bomb_victim_to_be_buried_752578.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Deadly_Beirut_clashes_spark_Syria_fear_752575.html Clashes in Beirut have left at least one dead and 10 wounded as fears of a spillover from Syria rise. Mon, 21 May 2012 09:27:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Deadly_Beirut_clashes_spark_Syria_fear_752575.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Miners_used_hands_to_reach_crushed_man_752576.html A former coal mine worker has told an inquest how he and others with their hands to rescue their colleague. Mon, 21 May 2012 09:26:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Miners_used_hands_to_reach_crushed_man_752576.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Thomson_says_hes_a_victim_of_lynch_mob_752573.html Federal MP Craig Thomson has used his addressed to Parliament to deny allegations of misusing union funds. Mon, 21 May 2012 09:24:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Thomson_says_hes_a_victim_of_lynch_mob_752573.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Three_die_two_missing_on_Everest_752571.html Officials say three climbers returning from the summit of Mount Everest have died and two are missing. Mon, 21 May 2012 09:21:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Three_die_two_missing_on_Everest_752571.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/The_Dictator_marches_into_No1_spot_752570.html The Dictator has marched into the top place at the Australian box office Mon, 21 May 2012 09:21:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/The_Dictator_marches_into_No1_spot_752570.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Three_die_two_missing_on_Everest_752569.html Officials say three climbers returning from the summit of Mount Everest have died and two are missing. Mon, 21 May 2012 09:21:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Three_die_two_missing_on_Everest_752569.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Strauss-Kahn_faces_France_rape_claim_752568.html French prosecutors are investigating accusations that Dominique Strauss-Kahn took part in a gang rape. Mon, 21 May 2012 09:17:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Strauss-Kahn_faces_France_rape_claim_752568.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/A_rises_slightly_on_Spanish_news_752566.html The Australian dollar has lifted slightly to remain back above US 98 cents after its recent big drop. Mon, 21 May 2012 09:08:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/A_rises_slightly_on_Spanish_news_752566.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Murder_audio_heard_at_Milat_sentencing_752563.html A Sydney court has heard of the impact of David Auchterlonie's murder by Matthew Milat and his accomplice. Mon, 21 May 2012 08:51:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Murder_audio_heard_at_Milat_sentencing_752563.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/Katy_Perry_has_split_from_Rob_Ackroyd_752562.html Katy Perry has split with Rob Ackroyd because their work commitments would make it hard to see one another. Mon, 21 May 2012 08:47:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/Katy_Perry_has_split_from_Rob_Ackroyd_752562.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/Selena_Gomezs_hacker_jailed_752557.html A boy who hacked into Selena Gomez's Facebook account has been jailed for a year. Mon, 21 May 2012 08:42:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/Selena_Gomezs_hacker_jailed_752557.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Thomson_says_he_received_death_threats_752553.html Federal MP Craig Thomson has used his addressed to Parliament to deny allegations of misusing union funds. Mon, 21 May 2012 08:14:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Thomson_says_he_received_death_threats_752553.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Hodge_could_miss_another_four_AFL_games_752555.html Hawthorn captain Luke Hodge is set to miss up to another four AFL matches with a knee injury. Mon, 21 May 2012 08:13:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Hodge_could_miss_another_four_AFL_games_752555.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/AFL_charges_Jetta_with_staging_752554.html Essendon small forward Leroy Jetta has become the first AFL player to be charged with staging. Mon, 21 May 2012 08:13:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/AFL_charges_Jetta_with_staging_752554.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/Toro_tipped_for_WAs_first_uranium_mine_752552.html Western Australia could be a step closer to getting its first uranium mine. Mon, 21 May 2012 08:05:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/Toro_tipped_for_WAs_first_uranium_mine_752552.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/James_Hardie_aims_for_Aust_market_share_752550.html James Hardie fears Australia's soft housing market will be a drag on the company's earnings this year. Mon, 21 May 2012 08:02:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/James_Hardie_aims_for_Aust_market_share_752550.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Vic_siege_could_go_on_for_days_-_police_752545.html Police in a stand-off with a gunman holed up in a Melbourne house say they will wait for days if necessary. Mon, 21 May 2012 07:47:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Vic_siege_could_go_on_for_days_-_police_752545.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/Aust_Malaysia_to_sign_free_trade_deal_752544.html Trade Minister Craig Emerson heads to Malaysia to sign a new free trade agreement. Mon, 21 May 2012 07:35:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/Aust_Malaysia_to_sign_free_trade_deal_752544.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/PM_pledges_aid_boost_for_Afghanistan_752541.html PM Julia Gillard has used a NATO summit on the war in Afghanistan to promise more aid for the country. Mon, 21 May 2012 07:31:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/PM_pledges_aid_boost_for_Afghanistan_752541.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Italians_sleep_in_cars_after_earthquake_752539.html Several thousand Italians have spent the night in cars or temporary shelters after a strong earthquake. Mon, 21 May 2012 07:27:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Italians_sleep_in_cars_after_earthquake_752539.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2012/05/21/Rare_Asian_unicorn_faces_extinction_752538.html One of the world's rarest mammals is threatened with extinction due to illegal trapping. Mon, 21 May 2012 07:23:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2012/05/21/Rare_Asian_unicorn_faces_extinction_752538.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Bolano_rejects_Thomson_allegations_752537.html HSU deputy general secretary Marco Bolano has denied claims that he sought to ruin Craig Thomson's career. Mon, 21 May 2012 07:21:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Bolano_rejects_Thomson_allegations_752537.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Qantas_cuts_500_maintenance_jobs_752536.html Qantas has flagged more job losses may be on cards after confirming it would cut 500 maintenance positions. Mon, 21 May 2012 07:17:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Qantas_cuts_500_maintenance_jobs_752536.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/21/Angola_accused_of_rape_torture_in_Congo_752461.html Angolan security forces have been accused of raping and torturing migrants during deportations to the Congo. Mon, 21 May 2012 07:14:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/21/Angola_accused_of_rape_torture_in_Congo_752461.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/21/Former_ministers_at_Hacking_inquiry_752460.html Former British Cabinet ministers Lord Mandelson will kick off a dramatic week at the Leveson inquiry. Mon, 21 May 2012 07:14:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/21/Former_ministers_at_Hacking_inquiry_752460.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/21/Patel_to_face_High_Court_in_Brisbane_752463.html Former surgeon Jayant Patel will appeal his manslaughter convictions before the High Court next month. Mon, 21 May 2012 07:14:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/21/Patel_to_face_High_Court_in_Brisbane_752463.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/Chinese_company_to_buy_theatre_chain_752535.html A Chinese company has announced it will buy US cinema chain AMC Entertainment Holdings for $US2.6 billion Mon, 21 May 2012 07:13:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/Chinese_company_to_buy_theatre_chain_752535.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/NZ_airline_ownership_change_proposed_752532.html The New Zealand government is proposing removing limits on foreign ownership of its nation's airlines. Mon, 21 May 2012 07:09:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/NZ_airline_ownership_change_proposed_752532.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Reds_hopeful_over_Lucas_injury_concern_752530.html The Queensland Reds are confident Ben Lucas will play in their Super Rugby clash with the Brumbies. Mon, 21 May 2012 07:09:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Reds_hopeful_over_Lucas_injury_concern_752530.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Injured_Jurrah_to_miss_up_to_six_weeks_752529.html Melbourne Demon's forward Liam Jurrah will be sidelined for up to six weeks after suffering an ankle injury. Mon, 21 May 2012 07:09:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Injured_Jurrah_to_miss_up_to_six_weeks_752529.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Sharks_say_destiny_is_in_their_hands_752528.html The Cronulla Sharks have announced Sharks Energy as the club's major sponsor for the next three seasons. Mon, 21 May 2012 07:09:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Sharks_say_destiny_is_in_their_hands_752528.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Giants_prepare_to_christen_new_AFL_home_752527.html GWS say they are primed to christen their new home ground with a win over Essendon on Saturday. Mon, 21 May 2012 07:09:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Giants_prepare_to_christen_new_AFL_home_752527.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Pies_lose_key_pair_for_Adelaide_clash_752526.html Collingwood has confirmed they will be without stars Dane Swan and Ben Reid for the clash against Adelaide. Mon, 21 May 2012 07:09:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Pies_lose_key_pair_for_Adelaide_clash_752526.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Sydney_FC_sign_Abbas_for_two_years_752525.html Sydney FC have signed former Iraqi international Ali Abbas for two A-League seasons. Mon, 21 May 2012 07:09:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Sydney_FC_sign_Abbas_for_two_years_752525.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Carltons_Murphy_has_cracked_shoulder_752524.html Carlton's Marc Murphy will miss at least four matches after scans revealed he has fractured his shoulder. Mon, 21 May 2012 07:08:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Carltons_Murphy_has_cracked_shoulder_752524.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/Minnelli_loved_lunching_with_Princess_Di_752523.html Liza Minnelli says that she used to love having lunch and talking about everything with Princess Diana. Mon, 21 May 2012 07:00:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/Minnelli_loved_lunching_with_Princess_Di_752523.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/Qantas_calls_on_unions_to_back_job_cuts_752522.html Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has called on unions to back the airline's plan to axe 500 engineering jobs. Mon, 21 May 2012 06:59:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/Qantas_calls_on_unions_to_back_job_cuts_752522.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/Justin_Beiber_afraid_of_the_dark_752519.html Justin Beiber admits he is afraid of the dark so he 'sometimes' feels the need to keep the lights on. Mon, 21 May 2012 06:54:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/Justin_Beiber_afraid_of_the_dark_752519.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/Australian_shares_close_higher_752517.html After big drops last week, Australian shares have closed around three-quarters of a per cent higher. Mon, 21 May 2012 06:46:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/Australian_shares_close_higher_752517.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Govt_renews_call_for_Malaysia_solution_752516.html The government says it wants to negotiate with the opposition on the offshore processing of asylum seekers. Mon, 21 May 2012 06:39:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Govt_renews_call_for_Malaysia_solution_752516.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Family_reveal_pain_over_Belanglo_murder_752515.html Grieving relatives have told a sentencing hearing of their pain over the murder of David Auchterlonie. Mon, 21 May 2012 06:39:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Family_reveal_pain_over_Belanglo_murder_752515.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/Orica_announces_ammonium_nitrate_plant_752511.html Orica has announced it will build an $A815.87 million ammonium nitrate plant in Western Australia. Mon, 21 May 2012 06:25:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/Orica_announces_ammonium_nitrate_plant_752511.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/Elders_returns_to_profit_in_first_half_752509.html Elders has returned to profitability, boosted by a large tax win. Mon, 21 May 2012 06:22:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/Elders_returns_to_profit_in_first_half_752509.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Leaders_launch_first_phase_of_missile_752507.html NATO leaders have agreed to launch the first phase of a missile shield to protect Europe. Mon, 21 May 2012 06:05:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Leaders_launch_first_phase_of_missile_752507.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/NATO_launches_first_phase_of_missile_752506.html NATO leaders have agreed to launch the first phase of a missile shield to protect Europe. Mon, 21 May 2012 06:03:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/NATO_launches_first_phase_of_missile_752506.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/Gaga_goes_to_Philippines_despite_rally_752491.html Lady Gaga's Philippine concerts will go ahead as planned despite protests. Mon, 21 May 2012 05:43:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/Gaga_goes_to_Philippines_despite_rally_752491.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/Retravision_buyer_chooses_administrators_752502.html Over 100 Retravision stores in Victoria, NSW and Tasmania has gone into voluntary administration. Mon, 21 May 2012 05:21:20 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/Retravision_buyer_chooses_administrators_752502.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Thomson_drowning_in_delusion_-_Bolano_752498.html HSU deputy general secretary Marco Bolano has denied claims that he sought to ruin Craig Thomson's career. Mon, 21 May 2012 05:15:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Thomson_drowning_in_delusion_-_Bolano_752498.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/Campbell_Bros_profit_continues_to_grow_752497.html Laboratory group Campbell Brothers' full year profit is up 68 per cent and the company expects more growth. Mon, 21 May 2012 05:15:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/Campbell_Bros_profit_continues_to_grow_752497.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/PMP_shares_in_trading_halt_on_TMA_bid_752495.html Shares in PMP have been placed in a trading halt amid speculation that TMA is behind a bid for the company. Mon, 21 May 2012 05:13:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/PMP_shares_in_trading_halt_on_TMA_bid_752495.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/Abbey_down_but_not_out_in_ratings_752490.html British period drama Downton Abbey had a solid second season return on Sunday night on the Seven Network. Mon, 21 May 2012 05:02:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/Abbey_down_but_not_out_in_ratings_752490.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Travel/2012/05/21/Guatemalas_volcano_spews_lava.html Magma is spewing from the Volcan de Fuego in Guatemala, sending ash and steam up to 5,000m above its crater. Mon, 21 May 2012 04:58:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Travel/2012/05/21/Guatemalas_volcano_spews_lava.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Guatemalas_volcano_spews_lava_752489.html Magma is spewing from the Volcan de Fuego in Guatemala, sending ash and steam up to 5,000m above its crater. Mon, 21 May 2012 04:58:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Guatemalas_volcano_spews_lava_752489.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/Feminists_protest_at_Cannes_premiere_752487.html Feminists upset about the lack of female directors at the Cannes Film Festival protested on the red carpet. Mon, 21 May 2012 04:43:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/Feminists_protest_at_Cannes_premiere_752487.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Nikolic_wins_Serbian_president_752486.html Serbian political parties will hold talks after Tomislav Nikolic surprise win for president. Mon, 21 May 2012 04:43:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Nikolic_wins_Serbian_president_752486.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Health/2012/05/21/Life_Ball_raises_HIV_and_Aids_awareness_752485.html Nearly 40,000 people and famous celebrities have come out in support of HIV research. Mon, 21 May 2012 04:41:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Health/2012/05/21/Life_Ball_raises_HIV_and_Aids_awareness_752485.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/China_police_chief_faces_treason_trial_752484.html The Chinese provincial police chief at the centre of a political scandal will be tried for treason. Mon, 21 May 2012 04:34:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/China_police_chief_faces_treason_trial_752484.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/Slash_is_proud_of_Guns_N_Roses_752483.html Slash admits nothing quite compares to when his first band 'Guns N' Roses' hit the big time in 1987. Mon, 21 May 2012 04:31:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/Slash_is_proud_of_Guns_N_Roses_752483.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Jackson_gobsmacked_by_Thomson_address_752482.html Kathy Jackson says she's gobsmacked by Craig Thomson's statement, saying he didn't address the missing funds Mon, 21 May 2012 04:25:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Jackson_gobsmacked_by_Thomson_address_752482.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/21/NZ_exodus_to_Australia_accelerates_752481.html The number of New Zealander's moving to Australia has accelerated in April to 53,462 annual departures. Mon, 21 May 2012 04:23:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/21/NZ_exodus_to_Australia_accelerates_752481.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/21/Heffernan_comparison_desperate_-_Libs_752480.html Liberal MPs have dismissed Labor calls for the coalition to reject Bill Heffernan's vote. Mon, 21 May 2012 04:21:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/21/Heffernan_comparison_desperate_-_Libs_752480.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Thomson_in_tears_as_defends_innocence_752446.html Federal MP Craig Thomson has broken down in tears as defended claims he misused union funds. Mon, 21 May 2012 04:19:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Thomson_in_tears_as_defends_innocence_752446.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/21/Bring_troops_home_says_Milne_752479.html Christine Milne says Australia should withdraw all its troops from Afghan and devote funds to aid projects. Mon, 21 May 2012 04:17:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/21/Bring_troops_home_says_Milne_752479.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/21/Ashby_emails_part_of_job_-_Pyne_752478.html Christopher Pyne says he had no part in getting Peter Slipper's staffer to take legal action against him. Mon, 21 May 2012 04:15:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/21/Ashby_emails_part_of_job_-_Pyne_752478.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/21/Fires_still_allowed_at_parliament_752477.html Parliamentary officials have not changed the rules for approving fires outside Parliament House. Mon, 21 May 2012 04:13:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/21/Fires_still_allowed_at_parliament_752477.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Family_speak_of_pain_over_Milats_murder_752475.html Relatives of the teenager who was murdered in Belanglo State Forest have told a judge of their pain. Mon, 21 May 2012 04:09:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Family_speak_of_pain_over_Milats_murder_752475.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/London2012/2012/05/21/Ennis_misses_last_hurdle_752474.html Jessica Ennis was denied a PB in the 100m hurdles after organizers only put nine barriers instead of 10. Mon, 21 May 2012 04:05:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/London2012/2012/05/21/Ennis_misses_last_hurdle_752474.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/21/Ennis_misses_last_hurdle_752473.html Jessica Ennis was denied a PB in the 100m hurdles after organizers only put nine barriers instead of 10. Mon, 21 May 2012 04:05:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/21/Ennis_misses_last_hurdle_752473.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/21/No_agreement_on_internet_content-_lawyer_752472.html The rapid growth of the internet and social media are causing major legal headaches globally. Mon, 21 May 2012 04:02:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/21/No_agreement_on_internet_content-_lawyer_752472.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Newman_welcomes_Qantas_choosing_Qld_752471.html Campbell Newman says Qantas relocating its aircraft heavy maintenance to Qld is a big vote of confidence. Mon, 21 May 2012 03:59:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Newman_welcomes_Qantas_choosing_Qld_752471.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Bins_to_return_to_Sydney_train_stations_752469.html Rubbish bins will return to major Sydney train stations more than a decade after they were removed. Mon, 21 May 2012 03:58:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Bins_to_return_to_Sydney_train_stations_752469.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/21/Unhappy_diners_tweet_complaints_752468.html In the age of social media, restaurants are learning that only a twit ignores an unhappy customer. Mon, 21 May 2012 03:56:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/21/Unhappy_diners_tweet_complaints_752468.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Van_follows_girls_on_NSW_central_coast_752465.html Two 12-year-old girls have been followed by a van on the New South Wales central coast. Mon, 21 May 2012 03:54:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Van_follows_girls_on_NSW_central_coast_752465.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Police_surveillance_questions_raised_752464.html The inspector of the NSW police integrity watchdog has appeared before a parliamentary committee. Mon, 21 May 2012 03:51:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Police_surveillance_questions_raised_752464.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/21/Doctor_accused_of_hep_C_infecting_752462.html A Melbourne doctor is facing a committal hearing after he allegedly infected 56 women with hepatitis C. Mon, 21 May 2012 03:49:20 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/21/Doctor_accused_of_hep_C_infecting_752462.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2012/05/21/Enviros_look_UNESCO_for_reef_ship_plan_752459.html Enviro's hope a report will give ideas how to better regulate ship traffic through the Great Barrier Reef. Mon, 21 May 2012 03:48:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2012/05/21/Enviros_look_UNESCO_for_reef_ship_plan_752459.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/21/Sheriffs_not_sure_if_skull_is_Zahras_752458.html Tests are yet to determine whether human remains found in North Carolina bushland belong to Zahra Baker. Mon, 21 May 2012 03:47:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/21/Sheriffs_not_sure_if_skull_is_Zahras_752458.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Unions_slam_Qantas_for_axing_500_jobs_752457.html Unions have attacked Qantas for axing 500 jobs, saying it threatens Australia's ability to maintain aircraft Mon, 21 May 2012 03:47:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Unions_slam_Qantas_for_axing_500_jobs_752457.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/21/Qld_man_to_face_court_after_carrying_gun_752456.html A man will face court today after he was spotted carrying a double barrel shotgun through a Gold Coast park. Mon, 21 May 2012 03:47:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/21/Qld_man_to_face_court_after_carrying_gun_752456.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/21/Police_shot_at_in_Melbourne_stand-off_752455.html A man has fired shots at police during an armed-stand off at a home in Melbourne's north west. Mon, 21 May 2012 03:46:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/05/21/Police_shot_at_in_Melbourne_stand-off_752455.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Six-pack_murderer_sentenced_to_20_years_752454.html A man who used a backpack containing a six-pack of beer to murder another man in Tas faces 20 years in jail. Mon, 21 May 2012 03:46:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Six-pack_murderer_sentenced_to_20_years_752454.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/We_have_ourselves_to_blame_-_Mortimer_752453.html Daniel Mortimer says the Roosters only have themselves to blame for losing Sunday's match to Manly. Mon, 21 May 2012 03:45:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/We_have_ourselves_to_blame_-_Mortimer_752453.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/North_Korea_nuclear_test_feared_752452.html US, South Korean and Japanese officials are holding talks on N-Korea amid concerns of another nuclear test. Mon, 21 May 2012 03:39:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/North_Korea_nuclear_test_feared_752452.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Gilchrist_announces_retirement_752450.html Former Australia wicketkeeper and batsman, Adam Gilchrist, has announced his retirement from all cricket. Mon, 21 May 2012 03:30:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Gilchrist_announces_retirement_752450.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/AFL_Blues_hope_to_cover_loss_of_Murphy_752449.html Carlton captain Chris Judd says it will be a major challenge to cover for the loss of injured Marc Murphy. Mon, 21 May 2012 03:22:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/AFL_Blues_hope_to_cover_loss_of_Murphy_752449.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/Keith_Urban_debuts_at_number_one_752448.html Keith Urban can thank The Voice after his new album 'The Story So Far' debuted at the top of charts. Mon, 21 May 2012 03:21:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/Keith_Urban_debuts_at_number_one_752448.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Queen_hails_memorable_year_in_program_752447.html The Queen and the Prince of Wales have written personal messages in an official Diamond Jubilee program. Mon, 21 May 2012 03:18:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Queen_hails_memorable_year_in_program_752447.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Health/2012/05/21/Suicide_HIV_may_rise_in_Qld_after_cuts_752445.html Suicide and HIV infection rates in the gay and lesbian community could rise if funding is pulled from Qld. Mon, 21 May 2012 03:11:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Health/2012/05/21/Suicide_HIV_may_rise_in_Qld_after_cuts_752445.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Two_asylum_seeker_boats_intercepted_752442.html Two asylum seeker boats carrying 82 passengers have been intercepted off the north-west Australian coast. Mon, 21 May 2012 03:05:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Two_asylum_seeker_boats_intercepted_752442.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/A_grinding_higher_as_pessimism_wanes_752441.html The Australian dollar is bouncing back from six-month lows as the market mood improves. Mon, 21 May 2012 03:03:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/A_grinding_higher_as_pessimism_wanes_752441.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Doctor_accused_of_hep_C_infecting_752440.html A Melbourne doctor is facing a committal hearing after he allegedly infected 56 women with hepatitis C. Mon, 21 May 2012 03:02:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Doctor_accused_of_hep_C_infecting_752440.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/Shares_up_almost_05_after_G8_752439.html AUS share market was almost half a per cent higher after leaders said they want Greece in the euro zone. Mon, 21 May 2012 02:52:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/Shares_up_almost_05_after_G8_752439.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Dozens_dead_after_Damascus_bomb_752438.html Dozens of people killed after a rocket-propelled grenade exploded near UN observers in a Damascus suburb. Mon, 21 May 2012 02:47:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Dozens_dead_after_Damascus_bomb_752438.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/Bond_prices_back_away_from_record_highs_752437.html The Aust bond market has opened the week slightly weaker following last week's record-breaking rallies. Mon, 21 May 2012 02:46:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/Bond_prices_back_away_from_record_highs_752437.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Blast_near_UN_monitors_cause_deaths_752435.html Dozens of people killed after a rocket-propelled grenade exploded near UN observers in a Damascus suburb. Mon, 21 May 2012 02:44:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Blast_near_UN_monitors_cause_deaths_752435.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Former_ministers_at_Hacking_inquiry_752434.html Former British Cabinet ministers Lord Mandelson will kick off a dramatic week at the Leveson inquiry. Mon, 21 May 2012 02:34:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Former_ministers_at_Hacking_inquiry_752434.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/NATO_spouses_visit_youths_752430.html Michelle Obama and other world leader spouses are visiting are inspiring youths around the country. Mon, 21 May 2012 02:21:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/NATO_spouses_visit_youths_752430.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Qantas_axes_500_heavy_maintenance_jobs_752426.html Qantas will axe 500 jobs as it restructures its maintenance and engineering operations in Qld and Victoria. Mon, 21 May 2012 02:17:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Qantas_axes_500_heavy_maintenance_jobs_752426.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/Niall_Horan_admits_first_kiss_was_scary_752425.html Niall Horan admits his first kiss was very nerve-wracking but says he can't even remember it. Mon, 21 May 2012 02:16:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/Niall_Horan_admits_first_kiss_was_scary_752425.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Thomson_says_he_received_death_threats_752424.html Craig Thomson says his family and staff have received death threats over allegations he misused union funds. Mon, 21 May 2012 02:14:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Thomson_says_he_received_death_threats_752424.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Meninga_sure_ill_Smith_will_play_Origin_752423.html Queensland coach Mal Meninga says Cameron Smith will play in the Origin opener despite experiencing the flu. Mon, 21 May 2012 02:13:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Meninga_sure_ill_Smith_will_play_Origin_752423.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Health/2012/05/21/Close_to_40000_support_Life_Ball_752419.html Nearly 40,000 people and famous celebrities have come out in support of HIV research. Mon, 21 May 2012 02:13:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Health/2012/05/21/Close_to_40000_support_Life_Ball_752419.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/World_backs_strategy_to_end_Afghan_war_752412.html US President Barack Obama says the world backs his plan to end the Afghan war in two years. Mon, 21 May 2012 02:11:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/World_backs_strategy_to_end_Afghan_war_752412.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Craig_Thomson_addresses_Parliament_752420.html Craig Thomson says none of the allegations against him have been tested in any court. Mon, 21 May 2012 02:08:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Craig_Thomson_addresses_Parliament_752420.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Former_British_PM_booed_in_US_college_752417.html Former British PM Tony Blair has been booed by protesters during an address to a class at a US college. Mon, 21 May 2012 01:56:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Former_British_PM_booed_in_US_college_752417.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Three_Aust_rowing_crews_win_heats_752416.html Kim Crow is one of three Australian crews to win heats at the final Olympic qualification regatta. Mon, 21 May 2012 01:54:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Three_Aust_rowing_crews_win_heats_752416.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/McEwen_retires_after_California_cycling_752415.html Robbie McEwen has retired from cycling after finishing the Tour of California, ending a 17-year career. Mon, 21 May 2012 01:54:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/McEwen_retires_after_California_cycling_752415.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/Chantelle_Houghton_leaves_Alex_Reid_752413.html Chantelle Houghton has reportedly walked out on Alex Reid just weeks before their baby is due. Mon, 21 May 2012 01:54:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/Chantelle_Houghton_leaves_Alex_Reid_752413.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/It_was_torture_being_20_-_Cameron_Diaz_752414.html Cameron Diaz has said she found it 'torture' to be 20-years-old and isn't bothered about getting older. Mon, 21 May 2012 01:54:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/It_was_torture_being_20_-_Cameron_Diaz_752414.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Axe_tendered_at_teenager_Milat_hearing_752411.html Matthew Milat, a relative of Ivan Milat, is facing a sentence hearing for a 2010 murder. Mon, 21 May 2012 01:49:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Axe_tendered_at_teenager_Milat_hearing_752411.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/Jennifer_Lopez_big_feet_pregnancy_752410.html Jennifer Lopez's says her feet have never returned to their normal size following her pregnancy. Mon, 21 May 2012 01:47:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/Jennifer_Lopez_big_feet_pregnancy_752410.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Reynolds_has_Origin_future_-_Crocker_752409.html South Sydney co-captain Michael Crocker says Adam Reynolds has the hallmarks of an Origin representative. Mon, 21 May 2012 01:45:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Reynolds_has_Origin_future_-_Crocker_752409.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/Travolta_accused_of_sexual_assault_752408.html John Travolta has been accused of making unwanted sexual advances to seven men. Mon, 21 May 2012 01:44:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/Travolta_accused_of_sexual_assault_752408.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/Harry_Styles_is_dating_Emily_Atack_752407.html Harry Styles from One Direction is dating the 'Inbetweeners' beauty Emily Atack and is said to be serious. Mon, 21 May 2012 01:40:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/Harry_Styles_is_dating_Emily_Atack_752407.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Pilots_call_for_shipping_routes_review_752406.html Marine pilots are calling for a review of shipping routes to avoid disaster in the Great Barrier Reef. Mon, 21 May 2012 01:37:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Pilots_call_for_shipping_routes_review_752406.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Toro_tipped_for_WAs_first_uranium_mine_752405.html Adelaide's Toro Energy is tipped to win the race to develop Western Australia's first uranium mine. Mon, 21 May 2012 01:35:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Toro_tipped_for_WAs_first_uranium_mine_752405.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/ACTU_pushes_for_26-a-week_wage_rise_752404.html The ACTU will argue its case in Fair Work Australia for a wage increase of $26 a week for low paid workers. Mon, 21 May 2012 01:35:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/ACTU_pushes_for_26-a-week_wage_rise_752404.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Patel_to_face_High_Court_in_Brisbane_752403.html Former surgeon Jayant Patel will appeal his manslaughter convictions before the High Court in Brisbane. Mon, 21 May 2012 01:35:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Patel_to_face_High_Court_in_Brisbane_752403.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/Jessie_J_loves_being_a_role_model_752402.html Jessie J says she wants to set a good example to young fans and help fans not give in to peer pressure. Mon, 21 May 2012 01:34:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/Jessie_J_loves_being_a_role_model_752402.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/Orica_to_build_plant_in_the_Pilbara_752401.html Orica is part of a joint venture that will build a $A815.87m ammonium nitrate plant in WA Pilbara region. Mon, 21 May 2012 01:34:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/Orica_to_build_plant_in_the_Pilbara_752401.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Police_shot_at_in_Melbourne_stand-off_752399.html A man has fired shots at police during an armed-stand off at a home in Melbourne's north west. Mon, 21 May 2012 01:25:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Police_shot_at_in_Melbourne_stand-off_752399.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/Elders_posts_405m_first_half_profit_752398.html Agribusiness Elders has returned to profitability with a $40.5m profit in the six months in March. Mon, 21 May 2012 01:19:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/Elders_posts_405m_first_half_profit_752398.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/Spain_to_pick_bank_audit_firms_752396.html Spain will pick two independent auditing firms to look at how the banks are exposed to the real estate. Mon, 21 May 2012 01:14:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/Spain_to_pick_bank_audit_firms_752396.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/21/Annex_unveils_iPhone_bottle_opener_752393.html Annex showcases an inbuilt, retractable bottle opener to go in an iPhone case. Mon, 21 May 2012 01:12:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/21/Annex_unveils_iPhone_bottle_opener_752393.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/Most_precious_metals_close_higher_752392.html Gold futures have climbed for a second day on Friday, erasing this week's losses. Mon, 21 May 2012 01:10:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/Most_precious_metals_close_higher_752392.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Jerusalem_must_be_partitioned_-_Olmert_752391.html Former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert says the idea of a united Jerusalem is unrealistic if Israel wants peace. Mon, 21 May 2012 01:10:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Jerusalem_must_be_partitioned_-_Olmert_752391.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Millions_look_skyward_at_rare_eclipse_752386.html Millions across Asia are watching as a rare "ring of fire" eclipse is crossing their skies. Mon, 21 May 2012 01:07:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Millions_look_skyward_at_rare_eclipse_752386.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Bring_troops_home_-_Milne_752388.html Greens leader Christine Milne says Australia should withdraw all its troops from Afghanistan. Mon, 21 May 2012 01:05:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Bring_troops_home_-_Milne_752388.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Heffernan_compared_to_Thomson_752387.html Liberal MPs have dismissed Labor calls for the coalition to reject Bill Heffernan's vote. Mon, 21 May 2012 01:05:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Heffernan_compared_to_Thomson_752387.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/21/Texans_toss_the_coin_to_elect_councillor_752384.html A small Texas town has come up with a novel way of electing a local councillor - with the flip of a coin. Mon, 21 May 2012 00:57:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/21/Texans_toss_the_coin_to_elect_councillor_752384.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/London2012/2012/05/21/12500_officers_to_patrol_Olympics_752383.html Some 12,500 British officers will be deployed daily during the London Olympic Games. Mon, 21 May 2012 00:56:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/London2012/2012/05/21/12500_officers_to_patrol_Olympics_752383.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/12500_officers_to_patrol_Olympics_752382.html Some 12,500 British officers will be deployed daily during the London Olympic Games. Mon, 21 May 2012 00:56:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/12500_officers_to_patrol_Olympics_752382.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Aussie_Flanagan_wins_Nationwide_Tour_752381.html Nick Flanagan has downed Cameron Percy in a play-off to win the Nationwide Tour's Charity Pro-Am tournament. Mon, 21 May 2012 00:55:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Aussie_Flanagan_wins_Nationwide_Tour_752381.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Bourdais_Alesi_in_final_Indy_qualifiers_752380.html Sebastien Bourdais has led the last nine qualifiers for next weekend's 96th Indianapolis 500. Mon, 21 May 2012 00:55:20 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Bourdais_Alesi_in_final_Indy_qualifiers_752380.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Shots_fired_at_Melbourne_armed_stand-off_752377.html A man has fired shots at police during an armed-stand off at a home in Melbourne's north west. Mon, 21 May 2012 00:40:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Shots_fired_at_Melbourne_armed_stand-off_752377.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Patel_to_face_High_Court_in_Brisbane_752375.html Former surgeon Jayant Patel will appeal his manslaughter convictions before the High Court next month. Mon, 21 May 2012 00:39:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Patel_to_face_High_Court_in_Brisbane_752375.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/Aust_shares_open_high_752374.html The Australian share market has opened more than half a per cent higher. Mon, 21 May 2012 00:37:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/Aust_shares_open_high_752374.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Shots_fired_at_Melbourne_armed_stand-off_752372.html A man has fired shots at police during an armed-stand off at a home in Melbourne's north west. Mon, 21 May 2012 00:36:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Shots_fired_at_Melbourne_armed_stand-off_752372.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Fires_still_allowed_at_parliament_752371.html Parliamentary officials have not changed the rules for approving fires outside Parliament House Mon, 21 May 2012 00:34:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Fires_still_allowed_at_parliament_752371.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Sydney_man_stabbed_by_partner_752370.html A Sydney man has had emergency surgery after being stabbed during a domestic dispute, police say. Mon, 21 May 2012 00:34:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Sydney_man_stabbed_by_partner_752370.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/21/Millions_look_skyward_at_rare_eclipse_752369.html Millions across Asia are watching as a rare 'ring of fire' eclipse is crossing their skies. Mon, 21 May 2012 00:21:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/21/Millions_look_skyward_at_rare_eclipse_752369.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/Avengers_sinks_Battleship_at_box_office_752368.html The Avengers movie continues to muscle out everything else, easily sinking naval rival Battleship. Mon, 21 May 2012 00:19:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/Avengers_sinks_Battleship_at_box_office_752368.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/21/Business_bosses_push_for_SA_name_change_752366.html South Australia could soon be renamed just 'Adelaide' or even 'Bradman' if business bosses have their way. Mon, 21 May 2012 00:15:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/21/Business_bosses_push_for_SA_name_change_752366.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Australians_against_legalising_drugs_752365.html A new Neilson poll has found the majority of Australians remain opposed to legalising drug use. Mon, 21 May 2012 00:09:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Australians_against_legalising_drugs_752365.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Aussies_remain_against_legalising_drugs_752364.html A new Neilson poll has found the majority of Australians remain opposed to legalising drug use. Mon, 21 May 2012 00:08:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Aussies_remain_against_legalising_drugs_752364.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/21/Chinese_couples_tie_the_knot_underwater_752362.html Two couples have proved just how "deeply" in love they are by exchanging wedding vows underwater. Sun, 20 May 2012 23:57:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/21/Chinese_couples_tie_the_knot_underwater_752362.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Six_injured_in_Beirut_street_clashes_752360.html At least six people have been wounded in clashes in Beirut after soldiers shot dead a Sunni Muslim cleric. Sun, 20 May 2012 23:51:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Six_injured_in_Beirut_street_clashes_752360.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Six_wounded_in_Beirut_street_battles_752359.html At least six people have been wounded in clashes in Beirut after soldiers shot dead a Sunni Muslim cleric. Sun, 20 May 2012 23:50:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Six_wounded_in_Beirut_street_battles_752359.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Flu-hit_Smith_misses_Origin_media_call_752358.html Cameron Smith has missed Monday's pre-State of Origin media conference as he battles flu-like symptoms. Sun, 20 May 2012 23:48:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Flu-hit_Smith_misses_Origin_media_call_752358.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/James_Hardie_profit_beats_expectations_752357.html James Hardie has posted a $US604.3m full year net profit, with the result boosted by a recent legal victory. Sun, 20 May 2012 23:48:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/James_Hardie_profit_beats_expectations_752357.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Vic_man_pulls_gun_on_police_752354.html A man has fled a Melbourne restaurant after pulling a handgun and pointing it on several police officers. Sun, 20 May 2012 23:46:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Vic_man_pulls_gun_on_police_752354.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Health/2012/05/21/Gender_issue_kids_suffer_depression_752353.html A review has revealed every teenager who sought treatment for gender disorder has suffered depression. Sun, 20 May 2012 23:44:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Health/2012/05/21/Gender_issue_kids_suffer_depression_752353.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Health/2012/05/21/Bin_the_gin_its_time_for_Dry_July_752352.html Organisers are hoping to get 12,500 people in Australia and NZ to take part in the fifth annual Dry July. Sun, 20 May 2012 23:44:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Health/2012/05/21/Bin_the_gin_its_time_for_Dry_July_752352.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/21/Nasdaq_embarrassed_by_Facebook_debut_752351.html The CEO of the Nasdaq stock exchange says he is 'embarrassed' by the bungling of Facebook's public debut. Sun, 20 May 2012 23:37:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/21/Nasdaq_embarrassed_by_Facebook_debut_752351.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Dufner_wins_USPGA_752349.html America's Jason Dufner sank a 25-foot birdie putt on the last hole to win the PGA Byron Nelson Championship. Sun, 20 May 2012 23:32:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Dufner_wins_USPGA_752349.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Pilots_call_for_reef_shipping_review_752348.html Marine pilots are calling for a review of shipping routes to avoid disaster in the Great Barrier Reef. Sun, 20 May 2012 23:24:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Pilots_call_for_reef_shipping_review_752348.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Scuffles_erupt_at_anti-NATO_march_752347.html Police have hauled away about a dozen people as scuffles broke out at an anti-NATO march in Chicago. Sun, 20 May 2012 23:23:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Scuffles_erupt_at_anti-NATO_march_752347.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2012/05/21/Pilots_call_for_reef_shipping_review_752344.html Marine pilots and green groups call for a review of shipping routes to avoid Great Barrier Reef disasters. Sun, 20 May 2012 23:16:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2012/05/21/Pilots_call_for_reef_shipping_review_752344.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/Australia_to_boost_Afghanistan_aid_752343.html Australia will boost its aid to Afghanistan as part of an agreement signed by the PM and her US counterpart. Sun, 20 May 2012 23:12:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/Australia_to_boost_Afghanistan_aid_752343.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Craig_Thomson_will_ask_to_be_left_alone_752341.html Embattled MP Craig Thomson is expected to ask parliament to leave him alone. Sun, 20 May 2012 23:04:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Craig_Thomson_will_ask_to_be_left_alone_752341.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Robin_Gibb_from_the_Bee_Gees_dies_752339.html Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb has died after a long battle with cancer, his family says. Sun, 20 May 2012 22:58:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Robin_Gibb_from_the_Bee_Gees_dies_752339.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/Bee_Gees_singer_Robin_Gibb_dies_752338.html Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb has died after a long battle with cancer, his family says. Sun, 20 May 2012 22:55:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/Bee_Gees_singer_Robin_Gibb_dies_752338.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Qld_man_to_face_court_after_carrying_gun_752337.html A man will face court today after he was spotted carrying a double barrel shotgun through a Gold Coast park. Sun, 20 May 2012 22:55:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Qld_man_to_face_court_after_carrying_gun_752337.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Child_killed_after_being_struck_by_car_752335.html A four-year-old boy has died in hospital after being hit by a car in Melbourne's north. Sun, 20 May 2012 22:46:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Child_killed_after_being_struck_by_car_752335.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/21/Serbian_oppn_leader_declares_victory_752334.html Serbian oppn leader Tomislav Nikolic has won the presidential election run-off, defeating Boris Tadic. Sun, 20 May 2012 22:41:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/21/Serbian_oppn_leader_declares_victory_752334.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Sydney_man_stabbed_by_partner_752330.html A Sydney woman has allegedly stabbed her partner in the chest after an argument over a gambling debt. Sun, 20 May 2012 22:34:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Sydney_man_stabbed_by_partner_752330.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/Workers_comp_to_cause_job_losses_752328.html A NSW business group says almost 13,000 jobs will be lost if workers compensation premiums are to increase. Sun, 20 May 2012 22:33:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/Workers_comp_to_cause_job_losses_752328.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Child_dies_after_being_struck_by_car_752326.html A four-year-old boy has died in hospital after being hit by a car in Melbourne's north. Sun, 20 May 2012 22:32:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Child_dies_after_being_struck_by_car_752326.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Angola_accused_of_rape_torture_in_Congo_752322.html Angolan security and immigration forces are under threat for rape and torture of thousands of migrants. Sun, 20 May 2012 22:14:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Angola_accused_of_rape_torture_in_Congo_752322.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/Key_overseas_finance_markers_752321.html The stock market in NY has closed lower, with final figures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average down. Sun, 20 May 2012 22:09:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/Key_overseas_finance_markers_752321.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/A_higher_after_G8_comments_752319.html The Australian dollar rebounded from its six-month lows after G8 leaders vowed to promote growth. Sun, 20 May 2012 22:08:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/A_higher_after_G8_comments_752319.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/Base_metals_close_mixed_752318.html Base metals closed mixed on London Metal Exchange on Friday, buoyed by investors closing short positions. Sun, 20 May 2012 22:02:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/Base_metals_close_mixed_752318.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/Thomson_will_ask_to_be_left_alone_752316.html A senior Labor figure says he expects embattled MP Craig Thomson to ask parliament to leave him alone. Sun, 20 May 2012 21:58:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/Thomson_will_ask_to_be_left_alone_752316.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Italian_PM_says_Greeks_want_to_stay_in_752314.html Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti says he is convinced Greeks want to stay in the euro. Sun, 20 May 2012 21:52:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Italian_PM_says_Greeks_want_to_stay_in_752314.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/NATO_shifting_to_help_peace_in_Afghan_752312.html The US President has warned of 'hard days' ahead in Afghanistan as world leaders open NATO summit talks. Sun, 20 May 2012 21:39:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/NATO_shifting_to_help_peace_in_Afghan_752312.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Qantas_to_axe_400_jobs_752309.html Qantas will announce that more than 400 maintenance jobs will be lost at Melbourne's Tullamarine Airport. Sun, 20 May 2012 21:33:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Qantas_to_axe_400_jobs_752309.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Govt_argues_over_latest_boat_752308.html Another 175 asylum seekers have been intercepted, re-igniting the border protection debate. Sun, 20 May 2012 21:23:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/Govt_argues_over_latest_boat_752308.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/21/Leader_of_Zetas_arrested_in_north_Mexico_752306.html Authorities have arrested the leader of the Zetas criminal group in the northern Mexico municipality. Sun, 20 May 2012 21:18:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/21/Leader_of_Zetas_arrested_in_north_Mexico_752306.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Lorenzo_wins_French_MGP_752301.html Jorge Lorenzo took the overall lead from Casey stoner, winning a wet French MotoGP on Sunday . Sun, 20 May 2012 21:03:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Lorenzo_wins_French_MGP_752301.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Karzai_thanks_Aust_taxpayers_at_summit_752299.html Afghan President Hamid Karzai has thanked Australian taxpayers at the signing of a co-operation agreement. Sun, 20 May 2012 20:56:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Karzai_thanks_Aust_taxpayers_at_summit_752299.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/NATO_summit_opens_in_Chicago_752298.html Barack Obama has warned of "hard days" ahead in Afghanistan as world leaders opened a NATO summit. Sun, 20 May 2012 20:55:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/NATO_summit_opens_in_Chicago_752298.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/A_rebounds_from_six-month_low_752295.html The Australian dollar has rebounded from its six-month low, trading at 98.39 US cents. Sun, 20 May 2012 20:42:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/A_rebounds_from_six-month_low_752295.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Origin_rivals_face_off_in_Melbourne_752287.html NRL origin rivals will meet for the last time before the game today at a press conference in Melbourne. Sun, 20 May 2012 20:27:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Origin_rivals_face_off_in_Melbourne_752287.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Govt_and_coalition_argue_over_boat_752288.html Another 175 asylum seekers have been intercepted, re-igniting the border protection debate. Sun, 20 May 2012 20:24:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Govt_and_coalition_argue_over_boat_752288.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Thomson_asks_cops_to_review_CCTV_footage_752286.html Craig Thomson is set to ask police to review CCTV footage to prove he did not spend union money at brothels. Sun, 20 May 2012 20:01:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Thomson_asks_cops_to_review_CCTV_footage_752286.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/NATO_summit_opens_in_Chicago_752284.html Barack Obama has warned of 'hard days' ahead in Afghanistan as world leaders opened a NATO summit. Sun, 20 May 2012 19:58:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/NATO_summit_opens_in_Chicago_752284.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Rabottini_wins_stage_752259.html Italian Matteo Rabottini's has claimed victory in the 15th stage of the Giro d'Italia. Sun, 20 May 2012 19:50:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Rabottini_wins_stage_752259.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Libyan_jailed_over_Lockerbie_dies_752278.html Abdelbaset Ali Mohmet al-Megrahi, the only person convicted over the 1988 Lockerbie bombing, has died. Sun, 20 May 2012 19:40:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Libyan_jailed_over_Lockerbie_dies_752278.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/NATO_shifting_to_help_peace_in_Afghan_752282.html Barack Obama has warned of "hard days" ahead in Afghanistan at NATO summit. Sun, 20 May 2012 19:40:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/NATO_shifting_to_help_peace_in_Afghan_752282.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Authorities_not_sure_if_skull_is_Zahras_752281.html Tests are yet to determine whether human remains found in North Carolina bushland belong to Zahra Baker. Sun, 20 May 2012 19:40:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Authorities_not_sure_if_skull_is_Zahras_752281.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Five_killed_in_Bosnian_plane_crash_752280.html A small plane has burst into flames just after takeoff in northwest Bosnia, killing five people. Sun, 20 May 2012 19:40:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Five_killed_in_Bosnian_plane_crash_752280.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/60_magnitude_quake_kills_six_in_Italy_752279.html A magnitude-6.0 earthquake has shaken small towns in northeast Italy, killing six people. Sun, 20 May 2012 19:40:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/60_magnitude_quake_kills_six_in_Italy_752279.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Chen_Guangcheng_begins_life_in_US_752277.html Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng has begun his new life in the US, praising Beijing's "restraint and calm". Sun, 20 May 2012 19:39:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Chen_Guangcheng_begins_life_in_US_752277.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Gillard_to_meet_with_Afghan_president_752276.html Julia Gillard is to meet with Afghan President Hamid Karzai ahead of NATO talks on the war in Afghanistan. Sun, 20 May 2012 19:37:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Gillard_to_meet_with_Afghan_president_752276.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/PM_to_sign_aid_agreement_with_Karzai_752275.html Julia Gillard is to meet with Afghan President Hamid Karzai ahead of NATO talks on the war in Afghanistan. Sun, 20 May 2012 19:37:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/05/21/PM_to_sign_aid_agreement_with_Karzai_752275.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Understrength_Sharks_ready_for_NRL_Dogs_752273.html The Sharks will be aiming for third place on the NRL ladder when they take on Canterbury tonight. Sun, 20 May 2012 19:33:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Understrength_Sharks_ready_for_NRL_Dogs_752273.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Colsaerts_beats_McDowell_in_Match_Play_752270.html Nicolas Colsaerts beat former US Open champion Graeme McDowell to win the World Match Play Championship. Sun, 20 May 2012 19:28:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Colsaerts_beats_McDowell_in_Match_Play_752270.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/Feminist_group_protest_at_Cannes_752269.html A French feminist group has protested about the lack of female directors at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. Sun, 20 May 2012 19:25:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/Feminist_group_protest_at_Cannes_752269.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/Nick_Caves_new_film_genre_-_wangster_752268.html Nick Cave's new movie Lawless has created what Tom Hardy calls a 'wangster', a western gangster film. Sun, 20 May 2012 19:23:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/05/21/Nick_Caves_new_film_genre_-_wangster_752268.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Blues_not_playing_as_a_team_-_Ratte_752267.html Carlton coach Brett Ratten says his team is playing for themselves, following their heavy loss to Adelaide. Sun, 20 May 2012 19:20:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Blues_not_playing_as_a_team_-_Ratte_752267.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/Aust_share_market_may_open_flat_752266.html The Australian share market is likely to open flat to slightly weaker today. Sun, 20 May 2012 19:16:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/Aust_share_market_may_open_flat_752266.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/Strata_responsibilities_unclear_-_study_752265.html Residents and owners of strata titled homes in NSW need better support and clearer explanations - study. Sun, 20 May 2012 19:14:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/Strata_responsibilities_unclear_-_study_752265.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Chelsea_fans_welcome_home_their_winners_752263.html Chelsea fans have given their team a hero's welcome as they made an open-top bus parade through west London. Sun, 20 May 2012 19:12:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Chelsea_fans_welcome_home_their_winners_752263.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/More_than_400_jobs_to_go_at_Qantas_752262.html Qantas is expected to announce that more than 400 heavy maintenance jobs will be cut at Tullamarine Airport. Sun, 20 May 2012 19:09:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/More_than_400_jobs_to_go_at_Qantas_752262.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Sharapova_beats_Li_in_crazy_rain_752260.html Maria Sharapova won her second straight Rome WTA title on Sunday, defeating China's Li Na 4-6 6-4 7-6 (7-5). Sun, 20 May 2012 19:08:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/05/21/Sharapova_beats_Li_in_crazy_rain_752260.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/No_rush_for_exit_in_Afghanistan_-_NATO_752240.html NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen says there will be "no rush for the exit" in Afghanistan. Sun, 20 May 2012 19:03:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/No_rush_for_exit_in_Afghanistan_-_NATO_752240.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/21/Pakistan_government_blocks_Twitter_752258.html Pakistan blocked Twitter at the weekend because it refused to remove tweets considered offensive to Islam. Sun, 20 May 2012 19:02:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/05/21/Pakistan_government_blocks_Twitter_752258.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Bomb_explodes_during_UN_visit_in_Syria_752255.html A roadside bomb has exploded in a suburb of the Syrian capital as senior UN officials toured the area. Sun, 20 May 2012 18:47:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Bomb_explodes_during_UN_visit_in_Syria_752255.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Travel/2012/05/21/Town_made_famous_by_Ali_G_changes_name.html The English town made famous by Ali G has been accused of being pretentious for changing its name. Sun, 20 May 2012 18:46:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Travel/2012/05/21/Town_made_famous_by_Ali_G_changes_name.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Travel/2012/05/21/Burma_to_reopen_part_of_Death_Railway.html Burma aims to restore a stretch of the infamous Death Railway to Thailand, Railway Minister Aung Min says. Sun, 20 May 2012 18:26:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Travel/2012/05/21/Burma_to_reopen_part_of_Death_Railway.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Strong_quake_kills_six_in_Italy_752245.html A magnitude-6.0 earthquake has shaken small towns in northeast Italy, killing six people. Sun, 20 May 2012 18:18:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Strong_quake_kills_six_in_Italy_752245.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Chinese_dissident_begins_life_in_US_752243.html Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng has begun his new life in the US, praising Beijing's "restraint and calm". Sun, 20 May 2012 18:06:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/05/21/Chinese_dissident_begins_life_in_US_752243.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Travel/2012/05/20/Guatemala_volcano_belches_ash_lava.html Guatemala's Fuego volcano, which overlooks the tourist city of Antigua, has begun belching out lava and ash. Sun, 20 May 2012 08:48:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Travel/2012/05/20/Guatemala_volcano_belches_ash_lava.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Travel/2012/05/18/Toulouse-Lautrecs_works_in_Australia.html The works of French artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec will be exhibited at the National Gallery in Canberra. Fri, 18 May 2012 11:43:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Travel/2012/05/18/Toulouse-Lautrecs_works_in_Australia.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Travel/2012/05/16/Moreton_Bay_turtles_recover_after_floods.html Endangered and vulnerable sea turtles in Queensland's Moreton Bay are recovering well from the 2010 floods. Wed, 16 May 2012 07:10:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Travel/2012/05/16/Moreton_Bay_turtles_recover_after_floods.html