Archive for May 6th, 2008

Indigenous may help ease skills shortage

Tuesday, May 6th, 2008

UNEMPLOYED indigenous people will be called on to ease the labour crisis under an immigration policy shift by the Rudd Government.

Toad battle plan pushes youth to the frontline

Tuesday, May 6th, 2008

YOUNG cane toads should be released into toad-free regions of Australia before the invasion of their fully developed brethren so native animals can learn to avoid them.

Teacher helps buys beer, keeps her job

Tuesday, May 6th, 2008

A JUNIOR teacher who helped a teenage student buy a slab of beer, talked about her sexual encounters and described a sporting opponent as a “c..t” has been allowed to remain in the classroom.

Court battle decides kid’s birthday venue

Tuesday, May 6th, 2008

WARRING parents asked the Family Court to rule on where their seven-year-old daughter’s party should be held and who should go.

Matt wasn’t driving crash boat, dad claims

Tuesday, May 6th, 2008

SYDNEY Harbour boat tragedy survivor Matthew Reynolds was not driving the runabout carrying those who died, his father claims.

Kitten killer says ‘Let me off, I want a job’

Tuesday, May 6th, 2008

A teenager who kicked a kitten to death after it rubbed against him wants his conviction overturned to help him get an apprenticeship.

Mums think child carers have more skills

Tuesday, May 6th, 2008

MORE than a third of Australia’s long day childcare workers have no formal qualifications and most parents overestimate their formal skills, a survey shows.

Kenny is flush with success

Tuesday, May 6th, 2008

AUSTRALIAN comedy Kenny will make its US debut during America’s summer blockbuster season.

Burma ’struggling to cope’

Tuesday, May 6th, 2008

BURMA military junta doing “its best” to help those hurt by cyclone, and promises not to “hide” aid.

Viral video pokes fun at Facebook privacy

Tuesday, May 6th, 2008

A NEW viral video has poked fun at social network Facebook, highlighting the issues of privacy and annoying “friends”.