Talk show host Oprah Winfrey left her audience in Sydney stunned when she gave away a number of gifts to them. Winfrey, 56, gave Sydney couple Kristian and Rachel Anderson 250,000 dollars when she came to know from an emotional video he made for his wife and featuring Hugh Jackman that he was battling cancer. [...]
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Oprah Winfrey stuns Sydney audience with bountiful gifts
December 14th, 2010 |
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Public, politicians defend WikiLeaks founder
December 11th, 2010 |
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The recent arrest of the founder WikiLeaks, Julian Assange, has sparked protests by his fellow Australians.
Hundreds marched in Sydney, claiming sexual assault charges against him amounted to a violation of freedom of expression.
AVJennings says it added over 2,700 residential lots since Jun 30
December 8th, 2010 |
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Residential developer AVJennings today announced details in relation to the addition of over 2,700 lots to its residential pipeline which stood at 9,500 lots as at Jun 30.
The company says it acquired of 470 lots at Cobbitty, New south Wales, a site located in one of Sydney’s most significant growth corridors in South West Sydney. The 43 hectare parcel is zoned residential. Another acquisition is located at Coomera, Queensland.
AVJennings also entered into agreements in relation to the Elysium project in Noosa Heads in Queensland which comprises some 158 lots and 16 nearly completed dwellings, and the Land Management Corporation, a South Australian Government body, in relation to a project of over 1,750 lots at Penfield in Adelaide’s northern growth corridor.
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Oprahâ€s US guests arrive for adventure Down Under
December 7th, 2010 |
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Talk show queen Oprah Winfrey”s 300 Americans guests, who were hand-picked to be wowed by the wonders of Australia first-hand, have arrived in Sydney. As the lucky US guests filed through Kingsford Smith airport, they waved at the waiting media and gushed about their adventure Down Under. “That I was selected to do something such [...]
Jake Gyllenhaal all smiles at rumour of new romance with Taylor Swift
December 6th, 2010 |
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Jake Gyllenhaal just gave a smile when he was recently asked about his rumoured romance with Taylor Swift. The Hollywood hottie flew into Sydney with actress Anne Hathaway this weekend for the premiere of their new movie ‘Love & Other Drugs’. The Brokeback Mountain star is rumoured to be dating the attractive country music singer, [...]
Rihanna tops ‘Most Active Music Artists On Social Media Websites’ list
December 3rd, 2010 |
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Rihanna has landed the top spot on a new list of the most active music artists on social media websites. Justin Bieber and Eminem are ranked second and third, while Lady Gaga and Nicki Minaj round out the top five. Billboard magazine, which is most famous for its charts of top-selling singles and albums in [...]
Clarke says heâ€s fit for second Test
December 1st, 2010 |
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Australian vice-captain Michael Clarke has declared himself fit for the second Ashes Test after a lengthy net session at Adelaide Oval here. Clarke has been suffering from a recurring back problem, and in the Gabba Test, he struggled while making nine runs from 50 balls. The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald quoted Clarke, as [...]
Pink to name her baby after a whiskey?
November 30th, 2010 |
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Pop star Pink has revealed that she and her spouse Carey Hart have different opinions on the moniker for their unborn tot. The singer says that the motocross star wants something traditional while she favours something a bit different. “We”re all over the place. I”m all about meaning, and Carey feels like he had a [...]
Bosnian rape victims slam â€ignorant†Jolie over her directorial debut
November 30th, 2010 |
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Bosnian rape victims of 1990s’ inter-ethnic war have blasted Angelina Jolie, who is shooting a movie about Bosnia that has sparked controversy, calling her “ignorant” about the issue. “Angelina Jolie”s ignorant attitude towards victims says enough about the scenario and gives us the right to continue having doubts about it,” the Sydney Morning Herald quoted [...]
“Jersey Shore†Hits The Shores Of Australia In “Hills-Esque†Docu-Soap “Freshwater Blueâ€
November 27th, 2010 |
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Jersey Shore’s going Down Under — with a twist of The Hills. MTV is cashing in on the record-breaking success of Shore by creating international spinoffs. Surely, it’s only a matter of time before the trashy primetime soap heads to Beirut! In the meantime, MTV Australia is producing its first-ever original commission, Freshwater Blue. The [...]
Gwyneth Paltrow ‘panicked’ after gaining weight for recent movie role
November 25th, 2010 |
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Gwyneth Paltrow – who had to gain nine kilograms for new film ‘Country Strong’ – says she “panicked” when she became aware that she wouldn”t be able to stick to her strict diet and exercise regime. “The nightmare thing about it is I had to stop working out,†the Sydney Morning Herald quoted her as [...]
Winners deserve the real Ashes urn: Ponting
November 25th, 2010 |
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Ricky Ponting has reopened the age-old debate about where the Ashes urn is held by declaring Australia should be rewarded with the real item if they defeat England this summer. Despite originating in Australia, the urn lives at the spiritual home of cricket at Lord”s in London and series victors are presented with replica Ashes. [...]
Cameron tells England cricketers ‘whole country behind them’ in Ashes defence questdkidkdijdkid
November 24th, 2010 |
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British Prime Minister David Cameron has conveyed support to the England cricket team as they prepare to defend the Ashes, through a personal video message saying, “The whole country is behind you.” According to the Sydney Morning Herald, Cameron wished them success in their forthcoming series against Australia. “I want to take this opportunity to [...]
Winfrey gives audience members free 2012 Volkswagen Beetles
November 23rd, 2010 |
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Talk show queen Oprah Winfrey recently stunned audience of her final Favourite Things episode by giving them free 2012 Volkswagen Beetles. The brand new 2012 Volkswagen Beetle has not even been unveiled yet. Winfrey gave each member of the audience a brand new 2012 Volkswagen Beetle as part of a promotional deal with Volkswagen America, [...]
Captain Ponting under biggest amount of pressure, says Pietersen ahead of Ashes
November 22nd, 2010 |
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In the first definitive sledge launched against Australia by a cautious England side since its arrival three weeks ago, middle order batsman Kevin Pietersen has taken aim at captain Ricky Ponting”s aggressive approach. Ponting has made a point of targeting Pietersen and rival skipper Andrew Strauss at every chance since August, but Pietersen has hit [...]
Bon Jovi to perform for Oprah’s guests
November 22nd, 2010 |
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Jon Bon Jovi is set to take the stage for 300 guests being flown out for Oprah Winfrey”s Australian TV specials along with hundreds of other VIPs. The December 15 concert at Star City will be attended by U2, Bob Geldof, Winfrey and her fans, plus high-rolling gamblers. The show is all set to create [...]
Rolls-Royce may swap 40 A380 engines, Qantas says: Update
November 18th, 2010 |
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Rolls-Royce Group Plc may swap about half the engines on customers’ Airbus SAS A380s after one of its turbines exploded earlier this month, according to Qantas Airways.
The engine-maker may replace 40 Trent 900 powerplants, Qantas Chief Executive Officer Alan Joyce told reporters in Sydney today, in comments confirmed by spokeswoman Emma Kearns. Roger Hunt, a Sydney-based spokesman for Rolls-Royce, declined to comment.
Rolls-Royce to replace 40 engines on Airbus A380s, Qantas says
November 18th, 2010 |
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Rolls-Royce Group Plc, the world’s second-largest maker of jet engines, plans to replace 40 Trent 900s on Airbus SAS A380s after an explosion in one of the powerplants earlier this month, according to Qantas Airways.
Qantas has replaced three engines on its planes from existing spares and may get more from Airbus jets in production if needed, Chief Executive Officer Alan Joyce told reporters in Sydney, in comments confirmed by spokeswoman Emma Kearns.
Facebookâ€s only got five years left, says digital expert
November 17th, 2010 |
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Facebook has just five years before its audience begins to splinter, according to digital consumer expert Jeffrey Cole. Dr Cole, who addressed a digital marketing forum hosted by Ninemsn in Sydney, predicted the site would be no more successful than MySpace and Bebo at hanging onto the fickle teenage audience. Dr Cole, who predicted the [...]