Friday, January 08, 2010
Roddick serves his way past Gasquet
Top seed Andy Roddick gave a serving masterclass as he blasted his way past Frenchman Richard Gasquet 6-3, 7-6 (7-5) in the quarter-finals of the Brisbane International.[MORE]
21 dead in China gas leak
The death toll from a gas leak at a steel plant in north China has risen to 21, after executives admitted they had covered up the true scale of the accident, state media said Friday.[MORE]
Churches firebombed over 'Allah' declaration
Three churches have been fire bombed in Malaysia just hours before Muslim groups held protests over the use of the word 'Allah' by non-Muslims.[MORE]
Hopes leads Bulls to Big Bash upset
James Hopes underlined his status as one of the country's premier Twenty20 players as he led Queensland to an unlikely nine-run win over Tasmania on Friday evening.[MORE]
Boomers, Flames notch WNBL wins
Bulleen and Sydney University were the victors on Friday night as they enjoyed Women's National Basketball League success over Adelaide and Bendigo respectively.[MORE]
No guarantee on global 2010 recovery: WTO
The WTO says the world economy may not emerge out of crisis in 2010 despite huge economic stimulus injections.[MORE]
Breakers hammer WA in Perth
New South Wales has beaten Western Australia by 127 runs in the first match of their Women's National Cricket League (WNCL) double header in Perth.[MORE]
Jets' Hoffman to join Heart
A-League newcomer Melbourne Heart has completed the signing of Newcastle Jets striker Jason Hoffman.[MORE]
Man guilty of throwing boiling water at partner
A 40-year-old Canberra man who assaulted his partner two years ago has now been found guilty of intentionally throwing boiling water at her.[MORE]
Hoon law backflip
The Police Minister says his backflip on tough new hoon laws does not undermine the credibility of the legislation. [MORE]
Nurses fail to delay employment award
Acting Prime Minister Julia Gillard has disputed the Nurses Union's claim that some nurses are facing pay cuts of up to $300 a week. [MORE]
Government aims for 90pc car emission cuts
The Federal Government has released proposed new car emission standards which it wants to introduce from 2012.[MORE]
Geeves hat-trick floors Queensland
A Twenty20 hat-trick for Brett Geeves helped Tasmania to restrict lowly Queensland to 153 in their Big Bash match at the Gabba in Brisbane this evening.[MORE]
Customs intercepts asylum boat
A boat carrying asylum seekers has been intercepted off the coast of Western Australia. [MORE]
Berdych through to Brisbane semis
Fourth-seeded Czech Tomas Berdych qualified for the Brisbane International semi-finals with a marathon three-set victory over Brazil's Thomaz Bellucci on Friday.[MORE]
Tiatto fined for Postecoglou comments
Brisbane Roar has fined former Socceroos defender Danny Tiatto he made in a newspaper article about coach Ange Postecoglou.[MORE]
We won't be stopped, says Sea Shepherd
The Sea Shepherd's captain says he has not yet been contacted by Australian or NZ officials. [MORE]
More health workers caught up in rorts probe
More Health Department workers have been caught up in the inquiry into meal and entertainment claims.[MORE]
Noongars could give up Perth native-title claim
An Aboriginal group involved in a decade-long land dispute covering Perth and the South West could give up native title in favour of a settlement package.[MORE]
Police baffled by Indian man's murder
Police in the New South Wales town of Griffith are dealing with another baffling murder of an Indian man.[MORE]
Adelaide set for even bigger scorcher
Adelaide's forecast heatwave is almost certain to be hotter than first thought.[MORE]
Obama announces beefed up air security
Barack Obama announces tough US air-security measures, including more marshals on flights. [MORE]
Local population of endangered bird cut by half
White-tailed black cockatoos, and other birds, have been found dead at Hopetoun.[MORE]
Two in court over damage trail
Two boys accused of leaving a trail of damage through Armadale have appeared in the Perth Children's Court.[MORE]
Britain through to Hopman Cup final
Andy Murray maintained his hot start to the year as he led Britain into the final of the Hopman Cup with a 2-1 victory over Russia on Friday.[MORE]
