Prime Minister Julia Gillard faces the hard task of rebuilding the Labor party following yesterday’s crippling leadership crisis. The debacle has put an end to Kevin Rudd’s claim on the prime ministership and resulted in the self-inflicted downfall of another former Labor leader, Simon Crean. The Prime Minister said she was surprised Mr Rudd didn’t…
DetailsJulia Gillard today retained the Labor Party leadership after Simon Crean forced her to call a spill vote. But the spill was a huge anti-climax after the expected front-runner for the leadership, Kevin Rudd, declared he would not nominate. Mr Crean, desperate to end the leadership uncertainty that has plagued Labor for the past year,…
DetailsA big wave surfer, an olympic runner, a beauty queen and a loudmouth disc jockey: the cast of Seven Network’s new reality TV show Celebrity Splash has been revealed. The 14 contestants set to compete diving from the high board and spring board include, Miss Universe Australia Renae Ayris, Bra Boy Koby Abberton, Fox FM…
DetailsCommunications Minister Stephen Conroy’s contentious media reform proposals won few friends through the week. Even the Senate, where he is Government leader, voted to send his six media bills for review, though Labor, in panic mode, swiftly extracted promises from the committee that it would report swiftly. That allowed the proposals to stay on track…
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First there was the highly anticipated Google glasses, now the web giant has taken an unexpected step in wearable technology by unveiling plans for a talking smart shoe. The concept, displayed at the South by Southwest music, film , and interactive festival in Austin, Texas, makes use of a custom made micro-controller on the tongue…
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The Newsroom takes a closer look at a new app, created for Sydney universities, that provides incentive for good marks.
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Australia celebrating victory? In your dreams, reckons Michael Vaughan. Former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan has twisted the knife into the embattled Australian team, saying the current England team is superior. Vaughan took to Twitter yesterday after Australia’s embarrassing innings defeat to India, declaring: “Breaking news. Anyone that has bought a fifth-day for this summer’s…
DetailsA man has died at Lighthouse Beach near Port Macquarie this morning after he disappeared while surfing. His body was found washed up on the sand 40 minutes after a friend reported him missing. Paramedics were called to the scene but attempts to revive him were unsuccessful. The man, believed to be in his mid…
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Melanotan injections are a growing trend among young women, but just what are they? And are they safe? The drug is used as a skin tanning agent. Ten milligrams of illegal peptide powder is mixed with ten millilitres of water and injected using a standard syringe. The injection is followed by at least 20 minutes of…
DetailsResidents in Sydney’s east fear they may have been exposed to asbestos by last weekend’s storm. A tornado ripped through the suburbs of Malabar, Chifley, and the Little Bay-La Perouse area early on Sunday morning. Winds exceeding 100km/h, tore roofs apart, destroying homes and parts of the local RSL and school. But the biggest worry…
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