Archive for: May, 2010

woman sues Google for bad walking directions

We’ve warned in the past that you shouldn’t blindly rely on your GPS unit to give you directions, as people have been led astray (and nearly off cliffs) before. What about walking directions? If led onto a busy highway and hit by a car, can you sue? That’s the question being raised in a lawsuit by [...]

Israel attacks humanitarian aid flotilla, at least 16 dead

 Israeli warships attacked at least one of the six ships carrying pro-Palestinian activists and aid for blockaded Gaza, killing 10 and wounding several dozen on board, according to a lawyer for the activists’ group. Responding to accusations that Israeli commandos assaulted the ships guns blazing, Israel’s Army Radio later said that passengers had tried to [...]

Doctor linked to rise in hepatitis

The number of women who have tested positive for hepatitis C has risen to 44 after being treatedat an abortion clinic by an infected doctor in Melbourne’s east. Dr John Carnie, Victoria’s chief health officer, confirmed today the number of cases had grown by a further 32, as police continue to investigate the doctor who [...]

Patrick McDermott offers DNA sample to prove he's alive

Former boyfriend of OLIVIA Newton-John, Patrick McDermott has offered to supply a DNA sample to prove to the world he is still alive. But he also insists he wants nothing more to do with Olivia Newton-John. McDermott famously disappeared in July 2005, soon after he and the Aussie singer and film star ended their nine-year relationship. He [...]

Mother questioned over her boy's death

Homicide detectives continue to question the mother of two boys found dead at their home in Mooroopna, near Shepparton in central Victoria, late yesterday. The two brothers, aged 7 and 9, were found dead in a bedroom when ambulance crews were called to the home about 6.30pm yesterday. The boys’ 29-year-old mother was taken into custody shortly [...]

Schapelle wants a prison baby

Schapelle’s dream of being a mum is giving her something to live for, according to her family. Desperately lonely and increasingly despondent, Schapelle plans to make a dramatic last-ditch grab at happiness by having a baby in her Bali jail cell, according to her mother. Languishing behind the bars of Indonesia’s infamous Kerobokan prison, Schapelle has always [...]

Dennis Hopper files for divorce on his deathbed

Dennis Hopper was five times married, had a alcohol and drug habit which would have killed many men – and a keen interest for firearms. So it is no surprise that the final days of the Hollywood wildman, who died on Saturday aged 74, should have played out like some bizarre soap opera. As he lay dying from prostate cancer, [...]

teen's head set on fire at party

A 16 year old boy was rushed to hospital after his head was set on fire at a party in Sydney’s north early on Sunday morning. It is believed someone poured fuel on the 16-year-old’s head and set it alight at about 1:00am. The 16-year-old was drunk and had passed outon a mattress in the garage of a house on Pennant [...]

Fatal shooting at housewarming

A housewarming party at the Gold Coast turned ugly when the father of the host was shot and killed, One of the guests will appear in court this morning charged with murdering the host’s father. A 46-year-old man was reportedly shot dead in front of his wife and daughter at a home in Meadowbank Street, Upper Coomera, [...]

Adam Brand wedding pictures

After a very quick romance, Adam married his perfect partner Jade in a musical celebration that was kept secret. Adam Brand danced his way straight into the heart of his new wife Jade Hatcher at their jubilant nuptials last week in Sydney. Instead of singing a tender ballad for his young beauty, the country singer chose to [...]

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