Lifestyle
Melbourne weight clinic to take toddlers as young as 2
1pointsOVERWEIGHT children as young as two will be treated at a new weight management clinic in a bid to stem Melbourne's rising childhood obesity crisis. Demand for the clinic at the Northern Hospital in Epping is so great that it is already booked out…
Work Bad for the Spirit says BenedictXVI
1pointsOn Sunday Pope Benedict XVI spoke to those who gathered south of Rome at his summer residence and encouraged them not to work too much.
Star-gazers puzzled by Pluto
1pointsScientists who peer under rocks and gaze into space were clashing on Friday over the astronomical question of the year: Is Pluto really a planet?
Where Are All The Single Men?
1pointsAs I was flipping through the Sensis form guide book the other week, I was shocked to read that, according to their statistics, in 2001 there were 350,000 more single women in Perth than there were single men. I was shocked but not surprised. As a…
Celebrity life troubles mine survivor
1pointsBeaconsfield mine survivor Todd Russell reckons he's still a country boy at heart and is finding it tough to adjust to life as a celebrity. It has been three months since Russell and workmate Brant Webb survived being trapped 14 days almost a kilome…
Anyone Hear Ringing?
1pointsDoes anyone remember that when they built the Swan Bell Tower that it was claimed the bells could be heard for several kilometers?
Fat babies raise the alarm
1pointsA new study in Massachusetts into the weight of children that included infants under six months, shows the obesity epidemic has extended its reaches. But should we be concerned about chubby bubbies?
Are your kitchen cupboards to blame for your expanding waistline?
1pointsIf you are finding it difficult to do up your pants these days, (without blaming the washing machine for shrinking yet another pair), then it may be time to assess your crockery and cutlery cupboards.
Sandalford's Avon Descent
1pointsThis past weekend saw the some of the lowest river conditions for the Avon Descent. That didn't stop the clouds brewing for spectators.
Is Perth really a slow city?
1pointsGlancing at a BBC webpage, we were surprised to learn that Perth wants to be classified as one of the world's slow cities. "A move to win Cittaslow status for the Fair City has received backing from the council and enterprise company," said the repor…
Reflections of a city
1pointsAs the evening sun sets, Perth reveals herself through the Swan River as a true city of lights.
Pole dancing helps celebrities stay sexy
1pointsIn LA, "working out" is an essential part of the day. Some hike in the Hollywood Hills (Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz, Justin Timberlake
Medal of Honor coming to PSP
1pointsThe game will feature a new storyline with three campaigns from past MoH games. Heroes from past games return for new adventures. Jimmy Patterson, hero of the first game and Frontline returns for action in Holland during Operation Market Garden.

Recent Comments