Canberra is the backdrop for a major Bollywood movie, featuring some of India’s biggest stars. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-06/bollywood-action-comes-to-canberra/6003002
Month: January 2015
Blind swimmer Pittar’s Grandstand debut an inspiring side story: Hull
Blind marathon swimmer James Pittar’s foray into Grandstand commentary was a special experience, writes Quentin Hull. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-07/blind-swimmer-pittar27s-grandstand-debut-an-inspiring-side-sto/6005338
Smith stars again as Australia piles on runs to leave India reeling
Australia leads India, who closed at 1 for 71 at stumps on day two at the SCG, by 501 runs after dominating with the bat. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-07/smith-stars-again-as-australia-piles-on-runs/6005134
Swimmers flee water as brown snake hits the surf
Beachgoers on the NSW north coast flee the water as a brown snake emerges from the surf. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-07/brown-snake-emerges-from-surf-at-forster/6005002
Why do petrol prices fluctuate from city to city, day to day?
Falling petrol prices have motorists lining up at the bowser, but the savings vary depending on where you fill up. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-07/why-do-petrol-prices-fluctuate-around-the-country/6004866
95pc of Adelaide Hills fire ground contained, SA Premier says
Ninety-five per cent of the fire ground north-east of Adelaide has been contained by the CFS, Jay Weatherill says. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-07/95pc-of-adelaide-hills-fire-ground-contained/6004840
Outpouring of support for owners of fire-gutted kennel and cattery
A family who lost their home and business to fire is attracting overwhelming support on social media. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-07/support-for-owners-of-fire-destroyed-kennels-and-cattery/6004696
Claims fruit pickers enduring ‘disgusting’ living conditions
Questions are raised about the living conditions seasonal fruit pickers are enduring in Tasmania. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-07/claims-fruit-pickers-enduring-disgusting-living-conditions/6005468
Hobart horse Lander Dollar takes out Devonport Cup
More than 5,000 people pack into Devonport Racecourse to see local horse Lander Dollar win the Devonport Cup. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-07/hobart-horse-lander-dollar-takes-out-devonport-cup/6005132
MP calls for Tasmanian petrol price review
A federal MP asks for a review of Tasmanian petrol prices as interstate motorists continue to pay less in tumbling fuel markets. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-07/petrol-costs-tipped-to-fall-in-tasmania/6004214
Most Victorian taxi drivers fail new accreditation test
Almost 99 per cent of Victoria’s taxi drivers are stumped by the industry’s tough new knowledge test. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-07/just-6-out-of-444-victorian-taxi-drivers-pass-new-accreditation/6005104
New team needed for York council: Ex-president
New team needed for York council to restore community confidence, says former shire president. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-07/york-council-suspended/6005280