Welcome to 2010, everyone! We look forward to providing you with news throughout the year, and we all hope 2010 is the start of a very happy decade.
State of the market
- The stock market is off to a good start this year, up 16.0 points to 4886.6 at 11:20 am
- The Aussie dollar has risen slightly against the US, at $US0.8990. Gold is also up to $US1096.5, and Oil is up to $US79.4
General news
- Racist killing? Racism is being blamed for the stabbing death of a 21 year old Indian in Melbourne
- Pay cut: Government readies executive salary cuts
- Al-Qaeda ready: America predicts terrorists will attack in Yemen
- Eftpos meltdown: Thousands of Bank of Queensland Eftpos machines fail and change date
- High hopes: World’s tallest building opens in Dubai despite economic meltdown
- Naked truth: The UK brings in full-body scanners
Sport
- Cricket disaster: Ponting tries to defend batting collapse
- Boobs out: Olympic hurdler, Jana Rawlinson, takes implants out for Australia
- Beckham regrets: Soccer star wishes he could’ve stayed at Manchester United
- The Wizard misses: Brisbane brickie comes second in World darts championship
- Man U out: Manchester United knocked out of FA Cup by third-rate team
Entertainment
- Billion dollar Avatar: Movie makes $US1 billion faster than any other film ever
- Boyle beats Pink: Susan Boyle’s album becomes Australia’s number one seller
- Miley Cyrus in Aus: American pop star reportedly relaxing in Australia
- Lara Bingle: Bingle’s friends under the spotlight over stolen car
- Sydney set: Sydney festivals are ready to showcase a range of music
For the evening:
- If you haven't seen it yet, Sherlock Holmes is a masterpiece. Great action, witty dialogue and snappy direction by a very in-form Guy Richie make this the must see of the season.
Tomorrow's weather:
- Sydney: Fine and sunny. Min: 18, Max: 27
- Melbourne: Sunny. Min: 16, Max: 31
- Brisbane: Mostly fine. Min: 22, Max: 29
- Perth: Sunny. Windy morning. Min: 18, Max: 37
- Adelaide: Fine. Sunny. Min: 17, Max: 35
- Hobart: Fine day. Min: 13, Max: 26
- Canberra: Fine. Partly cloudy. Min: 15, Max: 31
- Darwin: Squally monsoonal rain. Min: 25, Max: 29
