SIX DIE AND EIGHT INJURED IN HARBOUR BOAT CRASH

Six people have died and eight other injured in a collison between a small cruiser and a fishing trawler at Sydney Harbour this morning.

All the victims are Australian and between the ages of 18 and 31.

The cruiser was reported to be stolen and overloaded with 14 people on the cruiser which is only licensed to carry eight people.

The cause of the accident is still unknown but it has been said that the group had stolen the cruise after a late night of drinks at a hotel in the Sydney suburb of Balmain.

Resources

http://www.mxnet.com.au/

http://www.news.com.au/

http://www.smh.com.au/

http://www.abc.net.au/

JESSICA ALBA TOPS FHM SEXIEST WOMAN POLL

It is no surprise that Jessica Alba has once again topped FHM's Sexiest Women in The World poll.

'The Eye' star is currently pregnant with long time boyfriend Cash Warren is expecting her first child in June.

Coming in close second is Transformers beauty, Megan Fox.

A surprising entry into the top 5 is The Veronicas twins Jess and LIsa, coming in at third and fourth place.

Victoria Secret Angel, Miranda Kerr takes fifth place, while Myers rival and former Miss Universe, Jennifer Hawkins comes in at a close sixth place.

Other top ten entrants include Kate Beckinsale, Natalie Imbruglia, Hayden Panettiere and Lara Bingle.

Resources

http://www.jessica-alba.com/

http://www.news.com.au/

http://www.fhm.com.au/

2008 50TH ANNUAL TV WEEK LOGIES

The 2008 50th Annual TV Week Logies will take place this Sunday night on Channel 9.

Hot favourite to win is golden girl and ex Home and Away star Kate Richie, who will be battling against Neighbours glamour girl, Natalie Blair for the TV Week Gold Logie.

Other expectant winners and shows to keep a look out for include popular programs such as Home and Away, Neighbours, All Saints and McLeod's Daughters to newcomers like Sea Patrol, City Homicide and East West 101.

This year, there is no single host for the show. Instead there are key presenters such as, Lisa McCune, Adam Hills, Gary McDonald, Kate Ritchie, Daryl Somers, Georgie Parker, Bert Newton, Rose Byrne, Vince Colosimo, Denise Drysdale, Claudia Karvan, Shaun Micallef and Eddie McGuire just to name a few.

Resources

http://sydney.citysearch.com.au/tv/viewContent/1119945819581/1137582442512/1137526451629

http://tvweek.ninemsn.com.au/section.aspx?sectionid=1923&sectionname=logies&subsectionid=9698&subsectionname=logieawards&_cobr=optus

SAM CROWNED THE BIGGEST LOSER 2008

Sam Rouen was crowned the Biggest Loser 2008 during last nights finale.

The 20-year old university student lost a whooping 71.7kg - starting off at a heavy 154.6kg and walking away at a slim 82.9kg.

Blue team winner Rouen is the youngest Biggest Loser to ever win the competition.

The two other finalist, including mother of three, Alison Braun and web designer Kirsten Binnie were also from the blue team, which is another Biggest Loser first.

Braun came second. Her starting weight was 121.7kg and she finished at 66.6kg.

Binnie came close third after she lost 54.9kg, starting at 126.8kg.

Resources

http://www.mxnews.com.au/

http://www.thebiggestloser.com.au/

THIS MOTHER'S DAY DISCOVER A GIFT MUM WILL LOVE WITH AUSTRALIAN GEOGRAPHIC

This Mother's Day Discover a Gift Mum will love with Australian Geographic

Forget flowers, chocolates, perfumes and breakfast in bed….Mum has been there and done that! For a gift idea that is fun, unique and original this Mother’s Day, visit a local Australian Geographic Store!

Explore the wide range of Mother’s Day specials - from Foot Massagers, Eye Pillows, Gardening Items to Body Products bound to help her wellbeing, there are pressies to suit every Mum and your budget!

Discover the fabulous Foot Massager

Perfect for busy mums who are always on the go, the Foot Massager (RRP two for $20 – save $10) lets Mum sit back, relax and unwind where ever she is! Unlike other foot massagers that take a while to plug in and set up, this Foot Massager is easy to use, conveniently fits in any bag, and will guarantee to get Mum’s feet dancing.

Discover the lovely new Thurlby Packs

Forget expensive beauty products that never work! Celebrate Mum’s natural beauty with affordable body products designed to give her that noticeable glow – inside and out! Keep the beautician away with the lovely new Thurlby packs which include the Lemon Myrtle Dew Drop Pack (RRP $39.95) or the Foot Pamper Pack (RRP $29.95).

Discover Great Gardeners Items

Mums who have green thumbs will give you the thumbs up when you purchase one of the Australian Gardener’s Range on sale (RRP 20% Off) which includes the Australian Gardeners Hand Cleaner (RRP $14.95), the Australian Gardeners Hand Soap (RRP $9.95), and the Australian Gardeners Hand Balm (RRP $19.95). Your Mum will put Mother Nature to shame when her hands are feeling and smelling more fabulous than a spring bouquet.
Mother’s Day only happens once a year, so why not match it with a Garden Apron (RRP $29.95) or a Knee Mat (RRP $29.95), and top it off with a Bonsai Kit (RRP $19.95), and watch your Mum’s love grow for you.

Discover the Eye Pillow (RRP two for $25 deal)

This beautifully Australian-made cotton eye pillow contains therapeutic oils that soothes tired eyes, headaches and relieves stress. The Eye Pillow is ideal to use in a bath or for a restful night’s sleep, so give Mum that well-deserved beauty indulgence! With this two for $25 deal, you can even spoil Gran as well!

So go on…for this Mother’s Day on 11 May, get out your compass, put on your walking boots, and take a trip down to your local Australian Geographic store and discover a gift Mum will love! For your closest Australian Geographic store location, simply visit http://www.australiangeographicshop.com.au/

Resources
http://www.australiangeographicshop.com.au/

BIG BROTHER 2008 HOUSEMATES REVEALED

Big Brother 2008 receives big boost in ratings with the shows' launch went live to air on Channel 10 last night.

Viewers were getting a sneak preview of the controversial housemates who included a grandmother, a one-metre tall woman, a Paris Hilton wannabe, a UFO believer, a law student, a man with a female voice and a man who escaped from a cult as a teenager-turned-fireman.

Within the first two hours of the show, the viewers already witnessed one of Big Brother's many "snap" evictions.

Changes to the house rules include housemates having to sleep on just one giant bed, and the inconvenience of not having a kitchen.

Resources

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,23614030-12377,00.html

http://www.bigbrother.com.au/

ROSEMOUNT AUSTRALIAN FASHION WEEK KICKS OFF!

From Monday 28 April - Friday, 2nd May the best of the best in the fashion industry will be showcasing their latest designs at the Rosemount Australian Fashion Week at Sydney's Oversea's Passenger Terminal.

This year is going to go off with a bang with Alex Perry, Sass & Bide, Zimmerman, Lisa Ho and Wayne Cooper expected to turn heads with their latest collections.

There has been a celebrity overload in Sydney with big names such Mischa Barton and Victoria Secret Angel's very own Miranda Kerr, making an appearance with boyfriend, Orlando Bloom.

Sexy, short, volume and frothy are the predictions for this year.

Resources

http://www.rafw.com.au/

http://www.news.com.au/

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE FINALE 2008

Jack, Demi, Rhy and Kate - these names have been stuck in the minds of the nation this past week and now Australia's misery has been put to rest as Jack was announced the winner of the very first series of Australia's So You Think You Can Dance.

The 2 hour grand finale went off with a bang, with the top 20 returning to re-perform favourite routines and a top 20 group performance to Rhianna's

'Please Don't Stop the Music' choreographed by the show's very own judge, Matt Lee. The strong performance reminded everyone why the individuals were chosen to be part of the top 20.

It's hard to believe that the show is already over, but the answer that everyone has been waiting for is finally here, Jack is Australia's most loved dancer!

Resources

http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/04/so-you-think-you-can-dance-grand-final.html

http://www.dance.ten.com.au/

KYLIE MINOGUE MISSES THE FAMILY BOAT

Kylie Minogue, who turns 40 this year has revealed that she may not get married or have children.

From Neighbours to Can't Get You Out Of My Head, the Australian pop princess has always been career focused and she feels that the family path may not be the right one for her.

Studies show that many Australian women today are more career focused than they were 20 years ago, and less women are eager to start a family.

The past few years for Minogue have been eventful, which may have been the cause of distraction.

She recently announced that she was initially misdiagnosed with breast cancer and she is also reportedly back with loverat, Olivier Martinez.

Minogue is currently promoting her new album, X and has just announced a new world tour.

Resources
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/04/09/2212275.htm

http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,23509391-661,00.html

http://www.news.com.au/

GIANT FLOUNDER WINS RED BULL FLUGTAG

The 2008 Red Bull Flugtag took place on Sunday, 6th March, and the Australian first event attracted 60,000 spectators to Mrs Macquarie’s Point, adjacent to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney.

They were there to see the thrills and spills as individuals of questionable sanity were launched off a 6m platform by their team-mates dressed as characters from South Park and Top Gun, plus mice and butterflies.

The “Flying machines”, as they were called, ranged from a Lego bi-plane, to an ACME rocket and giant box-kite, which predictably plummeted into the Harbour to great cheers from the crowd.

As papier-mâché fighter planes and a helicopter were shot down, the surprises kept coming. Proving that time flies when you’re having fun, Team Time Warp executed an “elongated drop”, managing 11.8m with their sturdy, wingless clock.

Meanwhile, favourites for distance da Vinci Red Squadron came unstuck, and Dirt Action bit the dirt.

A big congratulations goes to Giant Flying Flounder that swooped victory at the Red Bull Flugtag.

Resources

www.redbullflugtag.com.au

www.redbull.com

www.news.com.au