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Race for Zika vaccine gathers momentum T

ropical Southeast Asian countries say they were bracing for the mosquitoborne Zika virus, with Malaysia saying it could "spread quickly" if introduced.

Zika, linked to severe birth defects including babies born with abnormally small heads, is wreaking havoc in Brazil where the government has deployed more than 200,000 troops to eradicate mosquitoes.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) said recently that the virus was "spreading explosively" and could infect as many as four million people in the Americas.

No treatment or vaccine is available.

In Thailand, where just one case of Zika has been reported so far this year, the likelihood of Zika spreading was low, officials said, partly because of better access to health care and because Thailand was dealing with a smaller area.

Thailand detected its first Zika case in 2012 and has recorded an average of five cases a year, according to the Ministry of Public Health.

The WHO said the rapid spread of Zika in the Americas was due to a lack of immunity among a population that had not been previously exposed to the virus.

The Zika virus is spread through the Aedes aegypti mosquito - responsible for dengue, yellow fever and other tropical diseases.

The WHO's Western Pacific Region Office in Manila said as long as Aedes mosquitoes circulated in the region "it can be anticipated that the virus will emerge".

Malaysia's Health Ministry said Zika had not yet been detected. "If it is introduced by an infected Malaysian or by a visitor to Malaysia, it could spread quickly," said Lokman Hakim Sulaiman, Malaysia's Health Ministry deputy director-general.

In the Western Pacific, Zika was first reported in Micronesia in 2007.

In Australia, the foreign ministry's travel advice website said there had been no reported cases of Zika.

The New Zealand Herald reported that one local man had been admitted to hospital with symptoms linked to the Zika virus. The Ministry of Health said it had received nine Zika notifications this year.

All of the travellers had been in the Pacific Islands and eight of them had recovered.

Companies and scientists are racing to create a Zika vaccine as concern grows over the mosquito-borne virus that has been linked to severe birth defects and is spreading quickly through the Americas.

Zika is now present in 23 countries and territories in the Americas. Brazil, the

hardest-hit country, has reported around 3,700 cases of the devastating birth defect called microcephaly that are strongly suspected to be related to Zika.

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According to the US Centers for Disease Control, the Zika virus is now in more than 20 countries, mostly in Central and South America.

Chan said although there was no definitive proof that the Zika virus was responsible for a spike in the number of babies being born with abnormally small heads in Brazil, "the level of alarm is extremely high."

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Current efforts to combat Zika are focused on protecting people from being bitten and on eradicating mosquitoes, a tough task in many parts of Latin America, where people live in poverty and there are many breeding grounds for the insect.

She also noted a possible relationship between Zika infection and Guillain-Barre syndrome, which can cause temporary paralysis.

"The possible links, only recently suspected, have rapidly changed the risk profile of Zika from a mild threat to one of alarming proportions," Chan said.

There is no specific treatment or vaccine for Zika, which is related to dengue scientists have struggled for years to develop a dengue vaccine but have failed to create a viable shot so far.

The UN health agency last declared an international emergency over the devastating 2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa, which ended up killing more than 11,000 people.

Vaccine developers have made clear a vaccine for widespread public use is at least months, if not years, away.

The closest prospect may be from a consortium including drugmaker Inovio Pharmaceuticals that could have a vaccine ready for emergency use before year-end,

In Brazil, authorities are trying to shed light on the link between Zika virus related to 4000 babies born with microcephaly.

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"Molly's brother has flown to be with him. Possibility he may be flown out on medivac flight home," Ford tweeted.

Entertainment reporter Peter Ford tweeted on Monday that plans are in place to bring Meldrum back to Australia for treatment.

"That's the most important thing to me as a person who cares for him, as a friend, that he's in the best possible care and I've been assured of that."

Ford also told Melbourne radio station 3AW that Molly's There are concerns the 73-year- condition is "a lot more serious" old's health has deteriorated than first thought. since the accident with reports However, Yael Cohn, Meldrum's Meldrum's brother is making former personal assistant, was attempts to fly him home. unable to confirm any details on Meldrum, who just celebrated his condition. his birthday, slipped while "I know that he's safe and well getting out of a cab at a and that's the most important Bangkok hotel last month. thing at the moment," Cohn said.

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Vic Schools evacuated after bomb threats T

hreatening phone calls to at least 15 schools in NSW and Victoria have caused schools to be evacuated and disrupted thousands of students in the first week of term.

It follows similar evacuations in interstate and overseas schools due to threatening phone calls over 24 hours.

Cowes Primary School on Phillip Island evacuated more than 500 students after a threat was phoned in about 11am.

The school's assistant principal Rodney McKenzie said a receptionist received the threatening call.

"It was a computerised message, like a robot speaking," Mr McKenzie said. "It said there was a bomb located in the school in a backpack.

picked up.

"Like all schools, we have an emergency management plan in place for situations like this, and we practise these throughout the year," principal Brad Evans said in a statement to parents.

An investigation is also underway in NSW after seven schools, including five in Sydney, were evacuated.

"Making such threats is a serious criminal offence and every effort will be made to identify the person or persons responsible," NSW Police said in a statement.

Victoria Police said it was trying to find the origin of the calls but did not have any reason to think they were terrorism-related.

The NSW Department of Education and Victorian Education Department issued statements saying the schools were taking precautionary measures, including evacuations, to ensure the safety of students.

Sale Primary School in eastern Victoria shut soon after receiving a call and moved students to a nearby high school to be

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Evacuation Squad were involved in the spate of threats.

"NSW Police is investigating the matter and it is too early to provide any further comment at this stage," a spokeswoman said.

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Record heat 'caused by man-made warming' record-breaking string of hot years since 2000 is almost certainly a sign of manmade global warming, with vanishingly small chances that it was caused by random, natural swings, a recent study showed.

Last year was the hottest since records began in the 19th century in a trend that almost all scientists blame on greenhouse gases from burning of fossil fuels, stoking heat waves, droughts, downpours and rising sea levels.

"Recent observed runs of record temperatures are extremely unlikely to have occurred in the absence of human-caused global warming," a US-led team of experts wrote in the journal Scientific Reports.

Written before 2015 temperature data were released, it estimated the chance of the record run - with up to 13 of the 15 warmest years all from 2000 to 2014 - was between one in 770 and one in 10,000 if the series were random with no human influence.

Lead author Michael Mann, a professor of meteorology at Pennsylvania State University, said that the group's computer

"Climate change is real, human-caused and no longer subtle - we're seeing it play out before our eyes," he wrote in an email.

Natural variations include shifts in the sun's output or volcanic eruptions, which dim sunlight.

"Natural climate variations just can't explain the observed recent global heat records, but man-made global warming can," Stefan Rahmstorf, a co-author from the Potsdam Institute of Climate Impact, said.

Last month, almost 190 nations agreed at a summit in Paris to the strongest deal yet to shift from fossil fuels towards cleaner energies such as wind and solar power to limit warming.

Separately, the UN's World Meteorological Organisation confirmed data showing 2015 was by far the hottest year on record and noted that a powerful El Nino event, warming the surface of the Pacific Ocean, had stoked extra heat.

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Scientists halt Type 1 diabetes in trial A

cure for Type 1 diabetes is a step closer after scientists managed to halt the condition for six months thanks to insulinproducing cells.

been trying to find a cure for the disease since his son Sam was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes as a baby - also worked on the new studies.

Experts from US hospitals and institutions including Harvard University managed to transplant cells into mice, which immediately began producing insulin.

The human islet cells used for the new research were generated from human stem cells developed by Prof Melton.

The team was also able to show they could prevent the cells being rendered useless by the body's own immune system, which was effectively "switched off" thanks to scientific work.

It means a cure for Type 1 diabetes could be much closer.

Scientists are now working to replicate the results in people with the condition.

The findings build on the news at the end of 2014 that experts had discovered how to make huge quantities of insulin-producing cells.

The man who led that breakthrough Harvard professor Doug Melton, who has

Following implantation in mice, the cells immediately began producing insulin in response to blood glucose levels and were able to maintain blood glucose within a healthy range for 174 days - the length of the study.

Senior author of the research, Daniel Anderson, who is associate professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's department of chemical engineering, said: "We are excited by these results, and are working hard to advance this technology to the clinic."

The findings are published in the journals Nature Medicine and Nature

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Technologies Ltd, reported on its phase 1/11a study of NTCELL in an announcement The next step is a phase IIb study to confirm the most effective dose of NTCELL, define to the Australian Stock Exchange on any placebo component of the response and Wednesday. further identify the initial target Parkinson's After a year of treatment, all four NZ patients disease patient sub-group. remain well, and at 58 weeks post-implant there are no safety concerns, the statement

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NTCELL is an alginate coated capsule containing clusters of neonatal porcine choroid plexus cell, which is implanted into a damaged site within the brain.

It functions as a "biological factory producing nerve growth factors to promote new central nervous system growth and repair disease-induced nerve degeneration", the company said.

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Aussie culture 'driving drunken violence' T

oo many Australians think they've got a right to belt someone when they've got a skin full of booze, Queensland's police chief says.

erupting, where patrons attack security staff, or emergency services staff, the way it seems to happen here in our country," he said.

Police Commissioner Ian Stewart says Australia has a drinking problem that too often results in horrific violence playing out in the streets and in homes across the country.

"People (in other countries) seem to be able to drink and even sometimes drink to excess, but it doesn't automatically mean they then get in a fight, which seems to be part of the Australian culture."

He says other countries he's visited don't seem to have the same problem and puts it down to a national culture that seems forgiving of drunken violence.

"It just seems to be part of our culture - that having a few drinks means it's OK to belt someone," Mr Stewart told ABC radio on Monday.

"I'm not saying everyone's in that category, but there are very, very many who seem to do that."

He made the comments after a spate of horrific attacks in Queensland, including the one-punch death of 18-year-old Cole Miller in an unprovoked assault in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley last month.

Mr Stewart said Australians should be able to enjoy a night out without wondering if they'll survive.

"There is no country I've every visited ... where I've seen the type of violence

Mr Stewart said it was fine for people to drink, but it was time for a serious discussion about the role of the national culture in alcohol-related violence.

He rounded on parents who allow their children to hold wild parties and drink unsupervised.

"Where are the parents of these kids?

Where are those who have some responsibility for them, in terms of the types of attitudes they now have," he asked.

"What are they going to be like when a wife, or spouse, or partner, says to them later in life 'don't have another drink, you're getting out of control'? Does that meant they're going to belt them too?"

Two men have been charged over an assault in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley that resulted in 18-year-old Cole's death.

Mr Stewart said the timing of his comments had nothing to do with a parliamentary committee preparing to report in a week's time on a new bill aimed at reducing alcohol-

related violence.

"I think we can do something about it if we want to. But it's going to take the whole community to do it."

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Women make history with Pacific crossing T

hey've been smashed by waves in the dark, circled by sharks and spent most of the last nine months sleeping two hours at a time.

But, after 257 days, a six-woman team of British rowers have become the first female crew and the first crew rowing four at a time to cross the Pacific Ocean.

The Coxless Crew's more than 15,500km adventure started in San Francisco in April and ended with wobbly steps onto Marlin Marina at Cairns on Monday.

"You feel a little bit like a sock man," crew member Natalia Cohen said of her first steps off the boat.

"It's actually really strange to know that this is the final time."

The sextet rowed 24-hours straight in twohour shifts and only stopped on land twice, for up to a week, during the journey.

Their 29-foot boat, named Doris, contained a cabin the size of a two-man tent in which the women washed, cleaned and slept.

"It's very hot and very sweaty, especially in big waves where we have to keep the hatchets closed," Emma Mitchell said.

"It's kind of like being in a two-man tentsized sauna.

Ms Mitchell, Ms Cohen and team leader Laura Penhaul each rowed the entire trip

The Coxless Crew, made up of Emma Mitchell, Laura Penhaul, Natalia Cohen and Meg Dyos, hit the coast in Cairns on Monday after leaving San Francisco in April and spending nine months in their 29-foot pink boat named Doris.

while Isabel Burnham, Lizanne Van Vuuren and Meg Dyos rowed a leg each.

it's all ready," she said "I think we're quite looking forward to having a chew."

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Too much exercise won't aid weight loss first thing I mention to anyone asking about the implications of this work for exercise.

"There is tons of evidence that exercise is important for keeping our bodies and minds healthy, and this work does nothing to change that message.

"What our work adds is that we also need to focus on diet, particularly when it comes to managing our weight and preventing or reversing unhealthy weight gain."

Pontzer decided to explore the link between activity and energy expenditure after working among the Hadza, a community of traditional hunter-gatherers in northern Tanzania.

He said: "The Hadza are incredibly active, walking long distances each day and doing a lot of hard physical work as part of their everyday life.

"Despite these high activity levels, we found that they had similar daily energy expenditures to people living more sedentary, modernised lifestyles in the United States and Europe. That was a real surprise."

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itting the gym in the hope of burning up calories to lose weight can backfire as the body adapts to higher activity levels, a study has found.

expenditure and activity levels of more than 300 men and women over the course of a week.

The new research showed a weak but measurable effect of physical activity on daily energy expenditure, but this did not apply to everyone.

While moderately active individuals burned They found above a certain threshold of about 200 more calories each day than most The change in metabolism means that activity, the extra work people put in had no sedentary people, those who did higher slimmers who rely on exercise to achieve effect on the number of calories they burned levels of exercise saw no extra benefit. their goals are likely to be disappointed, say up.

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The findings, published in the journal expended the same amount of calories each People who start rigorous exercise Current Biology, reinforce the message day as people who were only moderately programs to shed unwanted flab often see a that you cannot duck the importance of diet active," said Dr Pontzer. decline in their rate of weight loss - or even when trying to lose weight.

The research suggests there is a "sweet a reversal - after a few months.

Lead scientist Dr Herman Pontzer, from the spot" for physical activity. While too little Researchers in the US investigated the City University of New York, said: "Exercise is unhealthy, too much causes the body to phenomenon by measuring the daily energy is really important for your health. That's the make big metabolic adjustments to adapt.

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Humans may have caused huge Australian extinctions G

iant animals from down under, including a 450 kilogram kangaroo and wombat weighing almost two tonnes, may have been driven to extinction by early Australians, new research suggests.

Other members of the continent's lost megafauna include a seven-metre long lizard, a 135kg marsupial lion and a tortoise the size of a Volkswagen car.

But it was a two-metre tall flightless bird, Genyornis, that has led experts to the conclusion that people may be implicated in their disappearance.

The huge bird lived in much of Australia before the arrival of humans around 50,000 years ago.

Now scientists have uncovered evidence that early humans were collecting, cooking and eating Genyornis eggs.

Burned eggshell fragments were found at more than 200 sites right across Australia.

Lead researcher Professor Gifford Miller, from the University of Colorado at Boulder, US, said: "We consider this the first and only secure evidence that humans were directly preying on now-extinct Australian megafauna."

Different dating techniques showed that the

blackened fragments were between 44,000 and 54,000 years old, and probably no younger than 47,000 years.

Chemical analysis suggested a localised heat source, consistent with deliberately-lit human fires rather than wild fires. Many of the burned shell pieces were found in tight clusters less than 10 feet across, the scientists reported in the journal Nature Communications.

"We argue that the conditions are consistent with early humans harvesting Genyornis eggs, cooking them over fires, and then randomly discarding the eggshell fragments in and around their cooking fires."

More than 85 per cent of Australia's mammals, birds and reptiles weighing over 50kg vanished shortly after the arrival of the first humans, who are believed to have travelled from Indonesian islands to the continent's northern coast on rafts.

The fate of Genyornis may have been shared by other animals preyed upon by the early settlers, the scientists believe.

Climate change has also been proposed as the main factor responsible for the loss of prehistoric megafauna, both in Australia and other continents.

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Activists target Julie Bishop in LA

"This is a blight on Australia."

US animal rights activists have interrupted Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop's appearance at a Los Angeles university.

The activists, holding up bloody, graphic photos of livestock and calling for an end to Australia's live animal exports, held their protest during a questionand-answer session on Friday on the UCLA campus as part of the G'Day USA program.

"Can I talk to you later?" Ms Bishop asked activist Amanda Copeland.

Ms Copeland declined the invitation and kept describing what she said was the inhumane treatment of Australia's live export animals.

Some of the 100 or so audience members, including US and Australian officials, told the activist to "sit down".

Ms Bishop, who had been discussing the role of Australia, the US and China in the Asia-Pacific, calmed the room by allowing Ms Copeland to continue.

"Let her go," the foreign minister said from the stage.

Soon after Ms Copeland finished, another activist, Glenn Alexander, stood up and continued to lambast Australia's live export trade.

Two UCLA police officers, armed with guns and Tasers, arrived and led Mr Alexander out of the room.

Ms Bishop agreed to privately speak to a third activist when the Q&A event concluded.

Ms Copeland, of the Earth Peace Foundation, said she had unsuccessfully tried to set up a meeting with the Australian Consulate in LA so took her message directly to Ms Bishop.

"We feel very strongly this must end," Ms Copeland said.

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Facebook to add 6 new emotions It won't be long before Facebook's 1.6 billion users have more ways to quickly express their feelings on the world's largest social network.

After four months of testing outside the US, Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg says that "pretty soon" six new emotions will be added to the social network throughout the world.

The additional options will expand Facebook beyond the renowned thumbs-up symbol that people click on to show they like a comment, photo or video posted on the social network.

Young fear losing their jobs to robots F

our out of 10 young people believe machines will be able to do their jobs within a decade, an international survey has found.

Nearly half of young workers surveyed in Western countries said their education did not prepare them to do their jobs.

The skills gap is especially pronounced in Europe, according to a poll of 9000 16- to 25-year-olds in nine of the world's biggest nations commissioned by Indian business and software services firm Infosys.

Almost 80 per cent globally said they had to learn new skills not taught to them in school and that rapid

The new reactions will include symbols for "angry", "sad", "wow", "haha", "yay" and "love".

"We want people to be able to share all of the things that are meaningful to them, not just the things that are happy and that people are going to like when they see it," Zuckerberg said.

Facebook is hoping the additional choices will encourage people to share their thoughts more frequently and hang out on the social network for even longer periods than they already do.

Facebook has been testing the different reactions in Chile, the Philippines, Portugal, Ireland, Spain, Japan and Colombia.

Zuckerberg said Facebook's engineers still need to make a few more "tweaks" before the new options are offered in other parts of the world.

technology change - the threat of being overtaken by robots or smart systems required constant learning of fresh skills to compensate.

The study surveyed about 1000 young people each in Australia, Brazil, Britain, China, France, Germany, India and the United States, as well as South Africa, where a smaller sample of 700 was polled.

Infosys Chief Executive Vishal Sikka said technologies have evolved far faster than what was thought possible even 10 years ago, while the educational system remains wedded to practices initially designed for agrarian societies 300 years ago.

"We must transition away from our past; shift the focus from learning what we already know to an education focused on exploring what hasn't happened yet," he said in response to the findings.

Globally, while almost twothirds of those queried said they felt positive about their job prospects, those in developing

"An education focused on exploring what hasn't happened yet"

markets Brazil, China, India and South Africa were far more optimistic than their peers in developed markets.

While in India, 60 per cent said they think they have the skills needed for their careers, just a quarter were similarly optimistic in France, the poll found.

The survey also showed that the level of confidence which young people had in their technical skills correlated with their beliefs in their future career prospects.

The survey was conducted by Londonbased ICM Unlimited.

It was released before the annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, which is focused on what it describes as the "Fourth Industrial Revolution", the broad social and economic shifts taking place due to disruptive digital technologies.

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he solar system may host a ninth planet that is about 10 times bigger than Earth and orbiting far beyond Neptune, according to new research.

Computer simulations show that the mystery planet, if it exists, would orbit about 20 times farther away from the sun than Earth, said astronomers with the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena.

So far, the planet has not been observed directly.

"It's a pretty substantial chunk of our solar system that's still out there to be found, which is pretty exciting," said astronomer Mike Brown, whose discovery was published in this week's Astronomical Journal.

Brown and astronomer Konstantin Batygin, also at Caltech, were initially sceptical that such a large planet would have eluded detection.

But they modelled the hypothetical planet's gravitational effects on several known

Scientific progress a disaster: Hawking Scientific progress is almost certain to bring disaster to planet Earth within the next few thousand years, according to top cosmologist Professor Stephen Hawking.

He predicts that as new technologies are developed, the number of threats to the human race will increase until some kind of global cataclysm is virtually inevitable.

In the time period before humans manage to escape to the stars, they will have to be "very careful", he says.

bodies in the region and found a nearperfect match.

The computer model also predicted the location of other objects beyond Neptune, in a region known as the Kuiper Belt, and those were found in archived surveys as well. At that point, "my jaw sort of hit the floor," Brown said in a statement.

Brown's earlier research helped to demote Pluto in 2006 as the solar system's ninth planet after other small, icy bodies were found beyond Neptune.

"All those people who are mad that Pluto is no longer a planet can be thrilled to know that there is a real planet out there still to be found," Brown said.

at the BBC Reith Lectures at London's Royal Institution on January 7.

His prophesy of doom came when a member of the audience asked him: "Do you think the world will end naturally or will man destroy it first?"

The professor, research director at Cambridge University's Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, replied: "We face a number of threats to our survival from nuclear war, catastrophic global warming, and genetically engineered viruses.

"The number is likely to increase in the future, with the development of new technologies, and new ways things can go wrong.

"Although the chance of a disaster to planet Earth in a given year may be quite low, it adds up over time, and becomes a near certainty in the next thousand or 10,000 years.

"By that time, we should have Hawking's warning came during spread out into space, and to a question and answer session other stars, so a disaster on

Earth would not mean the end of the human race.

"However, we will not establish self-sustaining colonies in space for at least the next hundred years, so we have to be very careful in this period."

Most of the threats the human race faces come from progress in science and technology, he said.

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Chinese create air-purifying enamel A Chinese company claims to have created a new building material that breaks down pollutants and can be used to build air-purifying walls.

Kaier New Materials has developed an enamel that can carry out photosynthesis, the same chemical reaction through which plants release oxygen, according to China Radio International.

When the enamel comes into contact with pollutants, both react chemically to produce water which can form a thin film on the external surface of buildings covered with that material, also giving the walls a self-cleaning capacity.

"The material has been used on the exterior walls of our building for 10 months as a trial and it has decomposed pollutants," Shu added.

The company, which specialises in manufacture of enamels, is While Chinese authorities have already certified the selfwaiting to conduct more tests and has no plans of launching it cleaning capacity of the material after requisite tests, they are in the market yet, CRI says. yet to certify its air-purification capabilities.

Air pollutants in Chinese cities contain solid particles with organic matter including sulfides and nitrates.

"We have added a highly oxidising and hydrophilic nanometer material into the enamel. The new material will have a photosynthesis-like reaction with organic air pollutants such as nitrogen oxides and sulfides," Shu Wenxiao, a researcher with the company said.

"We have no plans to bring the product to market just yet.

Domestic testing institutions lack standards for such material, and we are looking for foreign organisations," Shu explained.

The company claims every 200 square metres of the new enamel will have an air-purifying effect equal to that of 14 mature poplar trees.

Invest in unique scientific ideas says Ian Chubb

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utgoing chief scientist Ian Chubb believes Australia must invest in unique scientific ideas to avoid missing out on larger technological advances.

And real value of science could actually be higher, with Centre for International Economics director David Pearce saying the analysis didn't account for things like benefits of risk-based systems.

was vice chancellor of the Australian National University from 2001 to 2011, isn't yet sure what will come next.

There was "clearly a lot of value" in a tsunami warning system that prevented bad things from happening, he said.

"By next Thursday, I'll be bored and that's when I'll think `what do I do now?'" Prof Chubb said on his final day.

Prof Chubb believes it's overwhelmingly clear that without advances in science, technology, engineering and mathematics the economy would be smaller and jobs "They were independent and pulled together would be "greatly depleted". by a person with an idea," he told the report "We would suffer and some of us would die launch in Canberra on Friday. from conditions we can diagnose and treat today," he said.

"Probably none of the people who did the

It's contributing to major policy that he'll most miss. And Australia's young people.

Launching new analysis that found science contributes $330 billion annually to the economy, Mr Chubb urged investment in ideas that may seem "idiosyncratically unique" to a particular scientist.

He pointed to the smartphone, which contains 16 patents for technologies developed individually.

work behind the patents ever thought they would be carrying a thing in their pocket that had 200,000 times more computing speed than the lunar lander."

Friday's report, developed by the Australian Academy of Science and the Centre for International Economics, estimates the value of advances in biological sciences to the economy.

"We would not have the capacity to look at the future in the expectation it will be better than the past."

He believes for too long, Australians have taken science for granted.

The outgoing chief scientist took a swipe at potential critics of the report, pre-empting squabbling over dollar figures and personal insults.

"There's nothing quite like the kick you get when you're standing in front of a room full of very young people with lights on in their eyes," he said.

"And you know they're going to change the world for the better."

The professor also wants Australians to stop taking science for granted and believes education is the key.

"When most people pop their antihypertensive pill, their painkiller or use the microwave or pick up their smart phone they wouldn't be thinking about science," he said.

"And in fact if you asked people how much science goes into it, they wouldn't think a It builds on research released last year that "I say to them, wake up," he said, adding he lot." found the value of physics, mathematics and wasn't opposed to legitimate criticism of the chemistry to the economy was $292 billion. report, merely the "building of a straw man" Minister for Science Christopher Pyne hailed Prof Chubb a "tireless advocate" The combined sciences directly contribute to burn down. for boosting science capabilities who was $185 billion each year, with $330 billion the "Stop sitting on the sidelines and sniping instrumental in identifying research priorities estimated flow on value, the reports found. and get in there and try to do something for the nation.

"Ten per cent of total Australian employment is directly related to advances in the physical, mathematically and biological sciences," the report said.

that's meaningful."

That's around 1.17 million Australian jobs.

The neuroscientist and academic, who

Prof Chubb makes way for engineer and entrepreneur Alan Finkel, who takes over the job on Monday.

"Prof Chubb has made a remarkable contribution to science in this country and I commend his vision, leadership and insight," the minister said on Friday.

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More kids sent to school with tablets

it's easier for kids of that age to manoeuvre as opposed to using a mouse," Telstra Digital Inclusion advisor Shelly Gorr said.

"They might be capturing their voices, videoing each other in classes.

"They might be doing digital publishing."

Students who used devices boosted their long-term opportunities in the digital world, said Ms Gorr, as more jobs require skills in science, technology, engineering and maths.

"Seventy-five per cent of the fastest growing occupations are going to require these skills in the future.

"Many jobs do require these kinds of skills and increasing children's digital literacy helps them go from being just passive consumers to making and creating content."

Ms Gorr said some parents did express concern about how much time their children were spending on mobile technology.

Concerns have also been raised about whether educators would be able fashion students' use of the technology to their benefit.

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he days of packing the school bag with The research, based on a survey of 400 books appear to be coming to an end as parents and 100 teachers, found the more kids show up to class with a tablet. number of Australian households with More than a million tech-familiar children will school-aged children to have at least one tablet was likely around 1.3 million. bring their tablets to school when first term begins in earnest for a number of states For those without a tablet used for this week, according to new research from education, 40 per cent of families were Telstra. thinking about buying one.

It is estimated more than 60 per cent of Kids as young as kindergarten age were parents who have bought a tablet did so becoming exposed to the technology at for educational purposes, believing their school and home. children's schooling has benefited from having a mobile device.

"Because of the touch screen technology,

"Like anything in education, the impacts are going to always come down to the quality of teaching and learning at the school," Australian National University's Steve Thomas said.

"You could have a brilliant teacher who is able to incorporate the use of tablets into day-to-day learning or could have a very bad teacher using the same devices and not getting a good outcome.

"You've got to use those devices to challenge and stimulate children in what they're learning."

Kids spending more time online than TV

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he amount of time UK children spend online has overtaken that spent watching television for the first time, according to a new report.

Simon Leggett, Childwise research director, said this year's survey showed that "TV viewing has been redefined".

An annual survey by research agency Childwise suggested young people now use the internet for three hours a day on average, compared with just 2.1 hours sitting in front of the television.

He told the BBC: "Growing access to the internet at any time and in any place, and a blurring of television content across channels and devices, brings a landmark change in behaviour this year.

Video-sharing website YouTube, imagesharing sites Instagram and Snapchat and social network Facebook were among the most popular online destinations for children.

And half of the more than 2000 five to 16-year-olds who took part in the survey had watched programs on Netflix, ahead of ITV on 47 per cent and BBC One on 46 per cent.

The trend may have been aided by a surge in tablet ownership among children, which was up 50 per cent on last year.

"Children are now seeking out the content of their choice.

They still find traditional TV programs engaging but are increasingly watching them online and on-demand or bingewatching box sets."

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Molly star "dead broke but happy"

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ctor Samuel Johnson, who stars as Molly Meldrum in the upcoming mini-series Molly, is "dead broke, but happy".

The likeable and knock-about actor said that he has not been cast in any role since he walked off the set of Molly almost a year ago.

Most of the past year he has spent working for his charity, Love Your Sister, which raises money for breast cancer research, or performing voice over work.

He says he's auditioned for roles and even tried his hardest to be cast as the host for Network Ten's kid's show The Great Australian Spelling Bee. "I haven't worked since Molly, which is February," Johnson said.

"The work I do with Love Your Sister is unpaid. The last time I got a pay cheque for an acting gig was last February for Molly."

Johnson said Stephen Curry's acting career never altered course after he played Australian TV icon Graham Kennedy in the TV movie, The King: The Story of Graham Kennedy.

"I'm dead broke but happy," Johnson said.

"I don't think Stephen Curry's life changed that much when he played Graham Kennedy. I refuse to buy into the fact, this is going to guarantee me a slab of work."

Johnson sat alongside Meldrum late last year to watch the final edit of Molly and said the music guru gave it the thumbs up.

"I wouldn't mind the rest of the country agreeing with him," Johnson said.

Meldrum this week seriously injured himself after a fall in Thailand.

He sustained a dislocated shoulder and four cracked ribs.

Meldrum took a nasty fall at his home in 2011 while putting up Christmas decorations. He fractured his skull when he fell three metres down stairs around a spa in the backyard of his Richmond home.

Johnson was recognised for his selfless work with Love Your Sister when he was awarded this week the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to cancer research support organisations and to the performing arts.

Johnson contacted Meldrum's close friend Michael Gudinski to pass on his well-wishes.

"I had the same approach as after his first accident. I didn't want to hassle him while he was cook. I told Gudinski to send my love," Johnson said.

The Rush and Secret Life Of Us star says he's not fretting about his current work situation and he's not thinking that he may gain roles on the back of Molly which airs in February on the Seven Network.

"When he gets back I'll visit him privately. I don't want to bother him.

"The more cynical types think Gudinski has pulled a swifty, but he is genuinely banged up."

Making a Murderer second season is in the works A

s Steven Avery's case continues to gather pace, so too does our hunger to watch more of Making a Murder, with reports that a second series is set to be recorded.

The Netflix series which follows a seemingly dubious murder conviction, is set to reveal "explosive new details" according to The Mirror, as creators reportedly prepare to begin filming season two.

Avery, the centre focus of the documentary series is currently facing a life sentence behind bars for the murder of photographer Teresa Halbach in 2005.

The highly anticipated new season of the hit show, will reportedly unveil startling new evidence behind the case.

Film makers Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos have been contacted by a second juror prepared to admit that Avery and his nephew Brendan Dassey were framed for the murder, The Mirror reports.

The show is gaining more and more traction each day, with Avery's lawyer Kathleen Zellner wasting no time on diminishing the prosecution's case.

The lawyer known for overturning wrongful

convictions is working on having Avery's case reheard in the US courts.

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Your Horoscopes ARIES Romance is flourishing. Because you are experiencing a very confident period, it shows and it makes you attractive. It’s a week to enjoy. Don’t underestimate your abilities to transfer something. You are trying to proclaim a complex message.

Your determination is paying off now even though that wasn’t so easy in the past. Your unique way of approach will force other to listen to you well. You have set some health goals but you don’t succeed in making them come true. Take small steps. You don’t have to do such drastic things.

LIBRA You don’t want negative feelings but once you research them you will bump into suppressed anger. You are a master in disguising your feelings. Throw it out whatever the consequences of that explosion may be. You have all the reason to move full speed ahead if you want to undertake something. Financial matters will easily flourish so take advantage of the situation. Unprocessed tensions suddenly appear if someone tries to manipulate you. Be as friendly as possible to prevent an unnecessary conflict.

TAURUS Don’t give others the opportunity to make you feel guilty. Do what you have to do as soon as possible and nobody gets the chance to sabotage you. Love is all about making compromises. Use a fresh view to look at everything that gives you pleasure aside from working. Even though you are pretty busy during the week you should clear up some time in the weekend for pleasant activities. Create time to relax in your schedule so you can maintain a healthy balance. Give yourself the chance to be lazy now and then.

SCORPIO The stars are smiling at you and put a positive spin to your week. A powerful and attractive person will challenge you. You are amazed by your reaction to give yourself an attitude. Don’t stubbornly hold on to a fixed plan because unforeseen circumstances will force you to adjust. Flexibility is your weapon to guide changes into the right direction. You might suffer from some stomach issues, which are probably caused by the fact that you worry so much. Be a bit lighter and eat some food that is easy to digest.

GEMINI Your optimism is contagious. Your imagination is running wild. That could create unrealistic expectations and you will feel cheated on in the end. Stay with both feet on the ground. You want all kinds of things but your sense of urgency is disappearing. Crazily enough you will reach your goal faster if you let go of control for a bit instead of making hard efforts.

Let it happen. There is no reason to work in such a fanatical way so make time for pleasurable activities. This will benefit your mind and body.

SAGITTARIUS You want respect and compassion from your partner and the people close to you but you receive other signals. That’s not a reason to get worked up. Take a look behind the scenes. A fresh idea could cause a new experience or an exciting adventure. Don’t forget it or let it disappear.

Write it down and work on it to turn into something you can actually do. Orientate yourself on products you have never used before. Green tea perhaps? Or something else, which can build your resistance against negative influences from outside.

CANCER Force yourself to face reality even though this makes you feel a bit down. Discovering the truth is better than fearing the unknown. You might receive a pleasant surprise. Your communication isn’t clear even though you think that others understand what you are talking about. Your positive attitude could hinder you in assessing situations. That’s annoying if it starts costing you money. Add this to your grocery list and your menu won’t just be healthy but delicious as well: apples, spinach, grains, grapes, pears and asparagus.

CAPRICORN The stars are creating instability in some situations. You could get pretty irritated if things don’t work out the way you want them to. Giving expression to extreme emotions will only make things worse, but denial won’t help either. If you are looking for a job you will receive some nice opportunities this week. Sometimes you don’t even have to do anything for it and it just comes your way. Open up to all opportunities. You are quite rushed and impatient. That could go wrong if you are not careful. An accident can happen in no time. Count to ten now and then before you do anything.

LEO Is it better when you say what you think? That could be a nasty mistake. You can’t manipulate your loved one’s reaction. Instead of convincing it would be better to accept the difference of insight. A confrontation about a financial issue won’t get you anywhere right now. Wait until the dust has settled before you strive for an acknowledgement of your view. Then you will get where things are going wrong.

Regular massages of the head don’t just feel good but they are beneficial for your circulation. Surrender to it and enjoy the effect.

AQUARIUS You can expect an emotional blow if you look to deep into certain matters. You pretend to feel better than you actually do and that could be a way of denying your feelings.

Your career gets all the attention but this week it would be good to find the right balance between your family life and your emotions. Divide your attention. You will start to feel a lot better if you don’t get stuck in your mind but let your heart speak spontaneously. Your environment appreciates that as well because then you are no longer pretending. Grant them a view on your weakest spot.

VIRGO You are just telling yourself to hide away because your vulnerability makes you feel nervous. Trust your intuition, protect what is yours and don’t let anything knock you off your feet. It seems that you have to take action to realize a new plan but your plans could be incompatible with other people’s plans. Your chance will be lost if you don’t act now. Don’t let everything you read on Facebook or in the newspaper scare you. Your health is fine if you convince yourself of that fact. Your mind rules your body.

PISCES Things beyond your control are happening. If you show enough confidence by just letting it happen you will be amazed by the consequences. You have the last word even though that seems to be improbable at first. You have the opportunity to get the support of someone and make progress in the direction of your goals. Your impatience could sabotage matters though. You can still make some goals about what you want to reach at the end of 2016 concerning your health and fitness. Write them down, hang them somewhere you can see and reward yourself if you stick to them.

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Bruckheimer teases Top Gun sequel M

ovie producer Jerry Bruckheimer has teased fans about the Top Gun sequel, posting a photo of himself with Tom Cruise.

Bruckheimer has been working on Top Gun 2 since 2010, but the project was severely delayed after the movie's director Tony Scott committed suicide in 2012.

One of Cruise's most famous roles is his portrayal of hotshot fighter pilot Maverick in the original 1986 movie, which centres on a group of elite aviators who are all vying The producer noted even to be at the top of their class at the Top Gun Naval Fighter in light of Scott's death, executives behind Top Gun 2 didn't give up on Weapons School. making the film.

Top Gun fans will be elated to learn the sequel to the Oscar-winning film is indeed in motion, despite rumours the project may have been shelved because it is taking so long to produce.

"Just got back from a weekend in New Orleans to see my old friend @TomCruise and discuss a little Top Gun 2," Bruckheimer tweeted on Tuesday.

The message was attached to a photo of Bruckheimer standing alongside Cruise while they are both smiling into the camera.

In June 2015, Skydance Productions chief executive officer David Ellison confirmed Top Gun 2 was in the works, with Justin Marks writing the screenplay.

Cruise is attached to reprise his role as Maverick and Val Kilmer will also return to portray his iconic character Iceman.

"It's just figuring out how to do it, which I think we have a good handle on, and losing Tony slowed us down, but hopefully we can pick up speed again," he told Yahoo!

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Zayn Malik 'anxious' ahead of new album

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ayn Malik says his stomach is full of butterflies as he waits for the release of his first music as a solo artist.

The former One Direction star has chosen a very apt name for his new album, for which the first single, Pillowtalk, releases on Friday.

Malik told Beats 1 Radio host DJ Zane Lowe that the record will be called Mind of Mine.

It's his first work since he left the British boy band nearly a year ago to pursue his own style of music.

There is no set release date for the album, which will feature "about 17-18 songs", he said.

Malik, who now wishes to be referred to simply as "Zayn", told Lowe the wait is making him nervous.

"It's kind of just like waiting for Christmas when you have that build of butterflies in your stomach, the anxiety sort of feeling," he admitted.

Malik told Lowe he wanted to leave the boy band, "from the first year, really".

"I never really wanted to be

there in the band, I just gave it a go because it was there at the time."

The 23-year-old admitted he never really connected with the band's "direction" of music.

"When I realised the direction we were going in - mind the pun - with the music, I instantly realised it wasn't for me, because I realised I couldn't put any input in," he said.

"I couldn't give my opinion on this or that because it didn't fit the grain of what we were as a band and what we represented."

"That's when it became frustrating for me, that's when I had to be like `I've got to start thinking about myself'."

While the band tried to accommodate his musical needs, Malik said the news of his departure was no surprise.

"I think the boys kind of new, in terms of the music, that wasn't my cup of tea," the singer admitted.

"They were trying to facilitate certain things for me so that I could sing certain R&B here and there and that was nice, but obliviously I think they always knew."

"They obviously didn't want me to leave, but they couldn't talk me out of it.

"At that point I had already made my mind up, so I just left."

The singer has promised a more R&B sound from his album working with Producer Malay, most widely known for his work with Frank Ocean.

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Rolf Harris reportedly plans new album

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The British newspaper The Sun has reported that one of the tracks on the proposed album is called Can't Keep That Dingo Down, believed to be a defiant message railing against his victims and accusers.

The 85-year-old was sentenced in July 2014 to five years and nine months jail for indecent assaults on four girls, one as young as seven, between 1968 and 1986.

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Amber Rose to Kanye West: 'Don't talk about my kid'

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mber Rose has blasted her ex-boyfriend Kanye West for mentioning her son during his Twitter feud with Wiz Khalifa.

West ignited a war of words with the Black and Yellow hitmaker on Wednesday after misinterpreting Khalifa's reference to marijuana as a swipe at his wife Kim Kardashian.

"Hit this kk and become yourself," Khalifa tweeted.

But it seems the drama is far from over - Rose has now waded into the war of words, warning West to refrain from mentioning her son.

"I would never talk about kids in an argument," Rose told Theo Von and Matthew Cole Weiss' Allegedly podcast.

"It just shows the type of person he is. I still didn't talk about his kids and I'm not going to. They're innocent babies.

You don't ever, During his rant West mentioned Khalifa's ever talk about a son Sebastian with ex-wife Rose. baby. Ever. That "You let a stripper trap you," he taunted. "I just shows how know you mad every time you look at your f***ing ridiculous he is." child that this girl got you for 18 years." "(I wasn't surprised he Khalifa didn't waste any time in firing mentioned my son) because I back: "KK is weed fool," he clarified, know him," she continues. "I prompting a humbled West to respond know he's a f***ing clown. Don't with, "I'm happy that I now know that talk about my kid. That's all I gotta KK means weed... please excuse the confusion." say..."

West thought this was a slight on reality TV star Kardashian, when it was actually a reference to the rapper's Khalifa Kush weed brand, and the Stronger rapper launched into a foul-mouthed rant aimed at his fellow hip-hop star on social media.

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TheEllenShow. please never let me forget ot new Australian music star Troye Sivan is still feeling a little starstruck this moment," he tweeted. after performing for the first time on "I still can't believe that actually happened," the Ellen DeGeneres Show. he added.

The US daytime talkshow host, who is celebrating her 58th birthday, heaped praise He also posted a pic of himself wearing Ellen branded merchandise, including her on the 20-year-old South African-born, famous Ellen underwear and also started Australian-raised singer on Friday. the trending hashtag #troyeonellen.

DeGeneres prefaced his Sivan wasn't the only one thrilled by the performance by saying "Happy singer's inclusion on the special birthday birthday to me, because I love edition of the show. him so much".

"Troye Sivan on Ellen is too much for me Sivan performed Youth on to handle rn I'm not ok #Troyeonellen," the show, which is watched tweeted fan Michelle Roberts. by an average four million viewers per episode.

Sivan rose to fame on Youtube, posting video blogs from 2012, amassing close to 4 million subscribers.

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His YouTube channel is the third most subscribed to channel in Australia, according to Socailblade.

"Just drove past the Hollywood sign at sunset Sivan's appearance on Ellen will no doubt after performing on @ garner the talented singer even more fans.

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Taking note of the success of political drama House of Cards, Netflix is giving viewers a French take on the genre. Marsille stars Gerard Depardieu, who will play the outgoing mayor of Marseille during the pivotal mayoral election.

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Judd Apatow has created this 10-part comedy series staring Community's Gillian Jacobs and Paul Rust. From the trailer, the show looks like it's a departure from the crude bro-comedies Apatow is know for and rather centres on two awkward characters bonding after they were both dumped.

House of Cards (March) Fans will be able to sink their teeth into the fourth season of this highly popular political drama. In Season 4 President Frank Underwood (Kevin Spacey) is up for election. Will he win? And what has happened to his wife?

The Ranch (April); That 70s Show buddies, Ashton Kutcher and Danny Masterson will reunite for this Netflix comedy. Set in present day on a Colorado ranch, Kutcher will play Colt, a semi-pro football player who's career tanks and who returns home to run the family ranching business.

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Stranger Things (July) This supernatural mystery thriller centres around a missing boy, who vanishes into thin air. Add in a top-secret government cover up and a supernatural presence in town, this 10-part show will have views addicted.

The Get Down (August): Aussie Baz Luhrmann will helm the the new music-driven drama.

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The Danish Girl.

But supporting actor went to Idris Elba for Beasts of No Nation. Elba was one of the most notable black actors overlooked by the Academy Best actor went to Leonardo Awards, which instead fielded allDiCaprio for The Revenant, adding white acting nominees. to the drum beat expected to The SAG Awards, conversely, culminate with the 41-year-old crowded its Shrine Auditorium star's first Oscar. stage in Los Angeles with a diverse Other favourites also cemented their front-runner status.

group of winners including Queen Latifah and Viola Davis.

Brie Larson, the star of the captive mother-son daughter drama Room, won best actress. Alicia Vikander took best supporting actress for

While Aussies Cate Blanchett, Nicole Kidman and Miranda Otto missed out on awards, Ruby Rose said she was "speechless

in Prague" after learning she had won the TV Comedy ensmemble award along with her castmates for Orange is the New Black.

Australian stunt veteran Guy Norris and his team from Mad Max: Fury Road were also winners at Saturday's ceremony.

David Duchovny gets Hollywood star The X-Files star Gillian Anderson jokingly implored "may his soul be forgiven" as her sci-fi series sidekick David Duchovny unveiled his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

He will always be my shining star. May his indescribable, there are so many soul be forgiven and rest in peace." memories that come back.

Anderson and Duchovny, who both found fame in The X-Files, will return to their roles as Special Agents Mulder Anderson, who was unable to attend the and Scully for six new episodes to be ceremony, sent a spoof telegram in which released this year. she appeared to mistake the tribute for Duchovny was joined by the series his funeral. creator Chris Carter, as well as his co-stars from raunchy comedy In the message, which was read out at Californication, for the star ceremony on the unveiling, she wrote: "He was a nice Hollywood Boulevard. man. A kind man. Quite smart. He liked avocado and pilates. Actor, writer, friend. Speaking afterwards, he said: "It's

"I came out to Los Angeles in 1988 trying to make enough money to live and work, that was all I was concerned about was `can I pay the rent and act'?

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What’s onINin Melbourne MELBOURNE TOMATO FESTIVAL 2016 On the back of a sell out event in its inaugural year, the Melbourne Tomato Festival 2016 will be a gathering of local farmers selling produce, speakers, agriculturalists, cooking demonstrations, Italian food, artisan producers, special guests, history, workshops, entertainment and of course passata making. Melbourne Tomato Festival 2016 will be giving ticket holders the opportunity to help raise funds and awareness for the special organization SECONDBITE through the purchase of festival bags.

Where: Edendale Farm, 30 Gastons Rd Eltham Telephone: 03 9433 3711 When: 10am-4pm, Sunday 21st of February 2016

A DAY AT THE ZOO | SAND SCULPTING EXHIBITION Sand Sculpting Australia is excited to present A Day at The Zoo! You will be amazed by our life size sand sculptures on display created by 20 of the worlds finest sculptors. As you walk through our sand pathways you will recognise our sand renditions of Monkeys, Giraffes, Elephants, Lions and Meerkats alongside Orang-utans, Zebras, Gorillas and countless more!

Where: Frankston Waterfront, 510N Nepean Highway Frankston When: 28 Jan - 25 April Monday - Friday: 10am to 4pm Sat, Sun & P/H - 10am to 6pm

SMALL CHANGE FOR A BIG DIFFERENCE GALA BALL Please join the Global Vaddo Charity at our upcoming gala ball to raise much-needed funds for the education of underprivileged children in Goa, India. An event not to be missed, the evening will include a three-course meal and beer, wine and soft drinks. This will be accompanied by music, a raffle and an auction, as well as the opportunity to meet others who enjoy a great time in the spirit of a good cause. Please note that dress code is cocktail. For more information go to www.smallchangeforabigdifference.yapsody.com Where: Manningham Function Centre, 699 Doncaster Road Doncaster When: 6pm – 11pm, Saturday 6th of February 2016

UNITINGCARE PANCAKE DAY Dust off your frypans and shine up your spatulas, Pancake Day is coming soon! Make sure to register for Pancake Day 2016. It’s set to be our biggest year yet! Next year, Pancake Day falls on Tuesday 9th February but your event can be held at any time throughout February. Funds raised at UnitingCare Pancake Day events help UnitingCare provide practical support to disadvantaged Victorians and Tasmanians, including the homeless, abused and vulnerable children and adults, the frail and aged, families in crisis and those with disabilities. Register today to join in the fun at www.pancakeday.com.au When: Monday 1st of February 2016 To Monday 29th of February 2016

BOX HILL CHINESE NEW YEAR FESTIVAL 2016 This year, 2016 is the Year of the Monkey. Central Box Hill will be filled with food, music and a spectacular traditional parade during the 12 hour event running from 1pm-1am. The showcase of Chinese culture and unique style of celebration will include activities and entertainment for all ages. Asian Business Association of Whitehorse, along with the support of the Whitehorse City Council, are delighted to bring an exciting program of entertainment and stalls to one of the largest Chinese New Year celebrations in Victoria. Chinese New Year festivities are full of sound, colour, dance and sweet treats to mark the start of another year full of promise.

Where: Market St, Box Hill When: 1pm – 1am, Saturday 6th of February to Sunday 7th of February 2016

HAWKERS’ BAZAAR See stall holders take over Crown’s Riverwalk under a glittering canopy of lights and lanterns. Explore Asian delicacies, catch a cooking demonstration and check out traditional music as well as arts and crafts. FREE ADMISSION Celebrate Lunar New Year at Crown.

Where: Crown Entertainment Complex, 8 Whiteman Street Southbank When: 9.45pm, Friday 5th of February to Sunday 7th of February 2016

SUMMER MUSIC 2016 : GOOD VIBES ON THE EAST SIDE Over three weekends in February, City of Boroondara presents Summer Music, a series of free outdoor twilight concert that bring eclectic music experiences to the suburbs. Set amongst some of the lushest parks in Melbourne, the finest contemporary music talent has been selected for audiences to enjoy just a short stroll, bike, tram or train ride from their own doorstep. Entry is free to all concerts.

Where: Beckett Park, Parring Road, Balwyn When: 6pm – 9pm, Saturday 6 February

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GO FESTIVAL 2016 | WOMEN'S EXPO & CONFERENCE GO Festival is a celebration of all Women! GO Festival was born from the desire to give back to females in the community that work so hard to fulfill all the roles that we place on ourselves. GO Festival is an opportunity for girls of all walks of life to enjoy a fun day out. It is a non political, non religious celebration of women. For one weekend we are inviting the girls to take a day off and join us.

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ock In The Park returns for 2016 with Jon Stevens and Mental As Anything plus some pretty cool guests performing in the picturesque setting of Lardner Park at Warragul on Saturday February 20.

Launching last year, Rock In The Park presents a fantastic, family picnic themed event with great music, a fine selection of food and drinks, providing all the ingredients for a magical afternoon this Summer. This year, a host of guest artists including Nick Barker, Scott Kingman and Paul Woseen from The Screaming Jets, Mental As Anything and John Stevens and his band complete a stellar line-up.

For over 30 years, Jon Stevens has had a remarkable career as a singer, songwriter and performer. His achievements have included ARIA chart-topping success as the frontman of legendary Australian band, Noiseworks, joining INXS as the “seventh member”, and maintaining a successful solo career as one of the country’s foremost touring artists.

Jon’s musical journey started off with success in his birthplace New Zealand, where he released his number one debut album. Once on Australian shores he wasted no time forming Noiseworks. Over the next five years the band produced three Top 10 singles and four Top 10 albums.

Following the success of Noiseworks, Stevens decided to pursue opportunities on a different kind of stage - starring as Judas in the 1992 highly acclaimed Australian Musical Production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar. 2013 again saw Stevens treading the boards in the musical production, this time in the role of Pontius Pilot, which was met with critical acclaim.

In 2000, a studio collaboration saw Stevens become part of rock band INXS as guest vocalist and he embarked on a global tour with them. Shortly after, he was officially announced as the “seventh member” of INXS.

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Returning to his solo career, Stevens then forged ahead with new material in the studio, unleashing a further two solo albums - “Changing Times” and then “Testify” in 2011. 2012 saw he and guitarist David Lowy form The Dead Daisies, touring across the USA and New Zealand during 2013 and 14.

2015 has seen Stevens return to his solo career, recording, producing and mixing his latest studio offering, “Woman” released in September.

Along with Jon Stevens at Rock In The Park comes confirmation of a popular urban myth concerns a group of art students including Greedy Smith and Martin Plaza who passed themselves off as a band in order to con the local publican into giving them a gig in exchange for free beer. The deception worked better than intended, and the group came to be known as Mental as Anything. Nearly two decades later, they are still irritating the public with their highly listenable, idiosyncratic brand of garage pop.

Mental As Anything are currently touring Australia with their hits “Live it Up”, “The Nips are getting bigger”, “You’re So Strong”, “Too Many Times”, “If You Leave Me Can I Come Too”, “Rock & Roll music”, “Come Around”, “Lets Go to Paradise”, “Berserk Warriors”, “Spirit Got Lost”, “Romeo & Juliet”, “Mr Natural”, “The World Seems Difficult”.

Rock In The Park returns to Lardner Park in Warragul on Saturday February 20 from 2pm. Tickets for this unique family event are on sale now along with complete event details available at www.lardnerpark.com.au

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Frankston Patterson Lakes Fingal Frankston Rosebud Mordialloc Mordialloc

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21 band salute for Westerport Festival

The biggest free music event on the Peninsula is back and bigger than ever! Kicking off Friday 19nd February, the Westernport Festival will see the picturesque Hastings Foreshore come to life with fireworks, freestyle motocross displays, championship wrestling, carnival rides, car shows, aeroplane acrobatics and three days of free live and local music from an amazing 21 bands presented on the RPP-FM stage.

Launching the live music on the Friday, Westfest in conjunction with Impact Freeza presents a young, loud, live and local Battle Of The Bands leading in to an exciting Saturday program featuring The Australian AC/ DC Show: Dirty Deeds, the super colourful Totally 80’s concept show ahead of a huge roster of local artists including Demolition Squad, Elusive, Wineshank, Grousehouse, Andy Phillips & The Cadillac Walk plus many more before the traditional Saturday fireworks extravaganza.

combined with a simply Sunday style music program of prominent local artists Safari Motel, The Jackson Four, Transition and The Balnarrring Musos.

With free entry and the majority of featured events free of charge, the Westernport Festival is a fun and relaxed way to spend your weekend and discover what the Hastings community and Westernport have to offer.

This year’s festival theme commemorates the 950th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings so grab your shield and your Viking hat and join in for what is going to be a great weekend of local entertainment, activities and community spirit!

The Westernport festival is held on the Hastings Foreshore from Friday February 19 and concludes on the Sunday.

For more information about The traditions continue Sunday morning with the festival favourite the event including a full music line up head to www. car show presenting up to 500 shining street rods and classics, westernportfestival.org.au

LIVE MUSIC

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Open for Dinner Wednesday through Sunday Over 20 Parma varieties on offer!

WEAR BLUE FREE ENTRY March 20th Dingley Community Day Dingley Village is having a HUGE Community Day ‘Wear Blue Dingley Community Day - proudly supporting beyondblue’, March 20th between 12 and 5pm on Corrigan oval, Marcus Road behind the community hall.

Our objective is ‘promoting inclusion, generating awareness of mental health issues and raising funds for beyond blue’.

WEDNESDAYS

WEAR BLUE - TO CREATE A CROWD OF BLUE AND FOR A CHANCE TO WIN THE FANTASTIC PRIZES.

$12 PARMAS

Everyone is invited to join in the fun, including two jumping castles, magician, face painting, balloonist, temporary tattooist, show bags, music for young and old, sausage sizzle, food trucks and over 20 market stalls, mini golf, and amazing prizes including a week in Hamilton Island, golfing package and much more.

Where: Corrigan Oval, Marcus Rd, Dingley When: 12 – 5pm, Sunday 20 March 2016 www.wear-blue-dingley.com

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Karaoke from 8pm

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RAVE make a return to the local stage Friday February 12 at Beretta’s Langwarrin Hotel. The Infamous Ysi, Promo Piddo and Guitar Glenn that rocked Saturday nights for many years at downtown Davey’s... are at it again!

Featuring a funky new format, a ship load of swagger and enough charisma to put Kiss out of biz, Crave take on the new Friday live music format at The Langy in rotation with the likes of Rob & Tarquin, Sarah Rzek, Peta Evans-Taylor and Fudge.

Not much has changed in the Crave camp from their Funkytown dominance a few years back...or has it? See for yourself Friday February 12 from 9pm!

For the full Friday live music roster at Beretta’s Langwarrin Hotel find us on Facebook or Ph 97892711 for details.

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TOYOTA CAMRY 4D SEDAN 2007

HOLDEN ASTRA HATCHBACK 1996

Auto, A/C, P/S, 145,000kms.

Showroom condition. Doesn’t run.

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Call for more information, $300, Phone 97702202, VIN W0L000058T8213181, FRANKSTON SOUTH

Engine runs perfect, new starter motor and battery put in 500 kms ago.

Comes with 4 months reg and RWC. This car runs like a dream. Please call 94285693 for inspection.

Please contact Amalie on 045671154, $8,000, Phone 0497387811, REGO WIL 697, SOUTH YARRA

MAZDA MAZDA3 5D HATCHBACK 2006

CLUBSPORT R8 2001

Comes with 18” mags and black leather seat cover and 3 months rego. Has always been kept fully serviced and up to date, this car is immaculate, $8,999, Phone 0470436897, REGO WIO941, DANDENONG SOUTH

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CARS $5,001 $10,000 FORD FAIRMONT 4D SEDAN 2008

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Electric front seats, new leather seat covers, 18” alloy wheels. Drives like a dream, never had an issue, regularly serviced, this car is amazing. Genuine buyers only please, $8,891 NEGOTIABLE, Phone 0470436897, REGO URQ 649, DANDENONG SOUTH

manual, 305kw, rip shifter, big cam, 6lt manifold 90ml throttle body, over radiator air filter, 3.9 diff gears, twin exhaust & extractors, immac cond, 120,000kms, lowered, GTS later model wheels, sunroof, call for 12mths reg, no RWCert, UHM192 call for more info, offers over, $13,000, Phone 0422639811, FRANKSTON

Limited edition MPS Mazda 3 fully optioned Sport.

This is a high performance car with all the bells and whistles including xenon headlights and BOSE sound system. This car has it all and will impress in all areas. Must check it out, $14,500, Phone 0423814187, REGO UFD 773, DONCASTER EAST

KIA CERATO S HATCHBACK 2012

CARS $15,001+ BMW X1 E84 MY11 WAGON 2010

6spd Man with beautiful gear change. ONLY 17,000kms. Racing Red colour. Easy to drive. 4 Alloy wheels (hardly used).

Steel spare in back. Special spanner for removing wheels. 2yrs manufacturer’s warranty remaining. Disc brakes all round. A/C, P/S, Elec/ heated mirrors. Full set of mats. Protection for bonnet, headlights & all windows.

Full service history. Well maintained. Regretful Sale.

Ideal first car, $12,000 ono, Phone 0414907779, REGO ZIX-870, BANGHOLME

Steptronic 6spd Auto This economical Diesel Has travelled only 35000kms.

Cruise control and all wheel drive. 5 star Ancap safety rating and would suit new car buyer wanting to save $. It comes in black with charcoal leather interior and is in Immaculate condition inside and out. Will not disappoint. Call for more information. $29,950, Phone 0411761950, REGO YCF372, SAN REMO

4WDS HYUNDAI TERRACAN 4D WAGON 2005

Turbo Diesel, Automatic, 140,350kms, 7 seater.

Reverse camera. Towbar.

Nudge bar. Trailer wiring.

Roof bars. 1 Owner.

Service history with books.

Always been garaged and Well maintained. Cruises wonderfully towing Roma Off Road Caravan Great buy. Will not disappoint.

Call for more information, $18,500 Neg, Phone 03 5674 2915, REGO TVS-978, INVERLOCH

MITSUBISHI CHALLENGER 4D WAGON 2001

Beautiful SUV, very reliable car and extremely comfortable. Just recently serviced, comes with 4 brand new tyers and 5 months rego. Buyer will be pleased with this wagon, $5,200, Phone 0435929596, REGO 1EP 4SZ, HAMPTON PARK

NISSAN PATROL 4WD 1982

JEEP WRANGLER SPORTS UNLTD 2008

1 Owner. No real off road, Turbo Diesel 6spd man. All factory options including T/ windows. C/locking. Alarm.

A/C, P/S, Towbar. Mags.

Roof Rack, Sides steps & Soft top kit (Never been used). RWCert, Reg Dec 2016. Full service history.

Always garaged. Well maintained. Will not disappoint $18,400 ono, Phone 0404048091, REGO WDY-594, CRANBOURNE NORTH

Man, Roof rack, Front & rear bullbars, Registered, Low kms (Country kms). Two Tone duco. Beige interior VGC. Great Reliable towing vehicle or 4Wheel driving.

Always shedded. Will not disappoint. Call for more information, $4,500, Phone 0478586153, REGO FSQ128, BUNYIP

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ia Sportage _ the car that underscored Kia’s lift-off into the stratosphere of automotive good looks and announced the company as a style leader _ will highlight its fourth generation with quality, functionality and a host of advanced new technology features when it goes on sale late in January.

Since its arrival in Australia in 2010, the superseded Sportage has been widely lauded as the car that brought desirability to the compact SUV segment. With the arrival of the all-new model the bar has been lifted again.

“The new generation Sportage will continue the story started some five years ago, this time with even more style, more technology … and more quality,” Kia Motors Australia Chief Operating Officer, Damien Meredith, said.

“Like the Carnival, Sorento and Optima launched in the last year, one of the standout advances is in the styling and quality of the interior. The cabin of the new Sportage stands in nobody’s shadow.”

For the Australian market the new Sportage will be available in three trim levels _ Si, SLi and Platinum _ with a choice of three engines, a 2.0-litre MPI (114kW and 192 Nm) for Si and SLi, a 2.4-litre GDI (135kW and 237Nm) in Platinum only and a 2.0-litre diesel (136kW and 400Nm) in all grades.

All models will feature a six-speed automatic gearbox driving the front wheels only in the 2.0-litre petrol Si and SLi models and linked to Kia’s proven on-demand AWD system in all diesel models (Si, SLi and Platinum) and the 2.4-litre GDI petrol in the Platinum range.

For the first time on a Kia in Australia the new Sportage Platinum will feature the Smart Parking Assist System (SPAS) which will assist drivers into parallel or 90-degree parking

spaces by measuring the available space, controlling steering and offering input instructions on the LCD display.

Pricing starts at $28,990 for the 2.0-litre petrol Si and tops out at $45,990 for the Platinum diesel.

Having made its global debut at last September’s Frankfurt International Motor Show, the all-new Sportage builds comprehensively on the success of the outgoing model, offering an innovative and sophisticated package to buyers in an increasingly competitive compact SUV market.

The new-look interior features high quality materials and design integrity, as well as great practicality and a range of technologies to improve comfort, convenience, connectivity and safety. A range of new and updated engines and transmissions will result in enhanced efficiency and performance, while KMAu’s localized ride and handling program has made the most of the improved refinement of the Sportage.

“The new Sportage is an integral part of our sales initiatives and aspirations for 2016 and yet another opportunity for Kia to build on the brand strength and customer experience already leading the way with the benchmark 7-year warranty, 7-year capped price servicing and 7-year roadside assist,” Mr Meredith said.

For the first time, the high-end Platinum models _ both petrol and diesel _ will feature the new ‘GT Line’ specification to bring style and visual cues of sporting aspiration to the segment.

Designed and engineered to appeal to those looking for a sportier ambience from their Sportage, the GT Line specification delivers all the versatility of the Sportage while adding greater visual and dynamic appeal.

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Fitted with custom rims, Woodgrain steering wheel, sound system and Andrews exhaust. Vehicle is in excellent condition and available for inspection in the Geelong area. Regretful Sale. Selling due to purchase of new car.

Always garaged. Extremely reliable. Must see!! Will not disappoint, $19,990, Phone 0458643769, REGO 31747H, PORTARLINGTON

ONE OF ONLY 3 in Australia. Brown colour with Cream vinyl Roof, Grey velour upholstery, Auto, Club reg. Good Roadworthy condition. In last 12mths New brakes, tyres, exhaust, motor & New spares for car. Call for more information. Genuine buyers only, $4,500, Phone 0397597026, AH 0417119790, REGO 11210H, LYSTERFIELD

HOLDEN RODEO SPACE C/CHAS 2004

Regularly serviced, runs beautifully, never had any problems at all. Comes with 3 months rego, buyer will be pleased with this ute, $5,999, Phone 0470436897, REGO 1ED 6CE, DANDENONG STH

4 door Van, White, a/c, 5spd man, r/racks. Very clean inside/outside, reg 12/2016 RHL-844. Nothing to spend, VGC throughout.

Great Van. Will not disappoint. Call for more information. Selling with RWCert $5,200 or with out RWCert, $4,800, Phone 0416328341, WERRIBEE

TRAILERS BILLBOARD TRAILER

6m x 3m. Double axle Billboard trailer designed for stretch canvas. Presents a Great Opportunity for business advertising or a media advertising start up business, $8,000 ono, Phone 0411110108, SEAFORD

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REO FLYING CLOUD SEDAN 1935

7 seater, great project car, 1/2work done. Interior trim completely restored, body complete and 1/2restored.

Mechanically only needs head and diff. Perfect for restoration to Hot Rod or to it’s former glory, $10,000 NEGOTIABLE, Phone 0409437511, REGO NOREG, ROWVILLE

Set of 4 in very good condition, 17” rims approx 53mm offset 5 X 100 bolt pattern. Also suit VW, Audi, BMW and Lancer. Bargain price, $350 NEGOTIABLE, Phone 0418580025, MALVERN

TOYOTA TOWNACE 2001

M.G. MIDGET SERIES II CONVERTIBLE 1966

Silver, Manual, 1275CC motor. New brake pistons, water pump, thermostat & hoses. Reconditioned carby, alternator & radiator.

Reupholstered seats & door panels. Needs some panel work. Otherwise in GC. Runs well. No reg.

Mechanically perfect condition. Regretful sale.

Genuine buyers only! No tyre kickers!, $8,500, Phone 0425860719, AH 03 9729 3346, REGO DRR-179, BAYSWATER

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Ex drag car, rolling shell, 9” diff, roll cage, big engine bay, was running big block motor. Has been in storage for many years, body in mint condition, ready to drop a motor in and go, $10,500, Phone 0407807195, VIN - JCW 3729618, LILYDALE

Brand new set of 5 Nissan Nirvara rims all with new HT Bridgestone tyers. 5X205X16’s. All in excellent condition. Also brand new set of tail lights off 2015 Nivara for $100.

Great bargain, won’t last long, $450 NEGOTIABLE, Phone 0406008729, KEYSBOROUGH

Brand new Ridgeback TM1800 lift-off service body to suit any dual cab ute ( must have an alloy tray already fitted). Features two large side doors, one rear door, ergo stly handles and locks, white powder coat finish. Made from aluminium, 3-year warranty. visit www.ridgebackbodies. com.au, $6,545 Each, Ridgeback Service Bodies, Phone 1300131574, AH 0408726498, DANDENONG SOUTH

Rowville Double Horse Float.

Straight load.

Removable head divider, chest bar & divider.

Registered. GC. Hardly used last 6yrs. Always shedded. Tows well. Call for more information, $4,500 ono, Phone 0478586153, BUNYIP

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15ft 6 2014 model. Tare 1222kgs. GTM 1402kgs.

ATM 1522kgs. Ball Mass Empty 120kgs. Ball Mass Loading 150kgs. Double Island bed. Innerspring mattress.

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Level wedges. Freshwater tank. Many Extras. Always garaged. Easy to tow. Will impress when seen. More photos online at www. tradertag.com.au, $24,500, Phone 0427839017, AH 97839017, FRANKSTON

Caravan is Great for free camping, 2014, 21’ ,Airconditioner, Gas ducted heating, Reversing camera, 16” tyres, 2 x 140w solar panels, 2 x batteries,Checker plate toolbox, Generator box, 600mm black checker plate, 6’ pole carrier, Picnic table,Washing machine, 2 x jerry can holders, 4 seasons hatch, Charcoal club leather lounge, Pillow top mattress and many more extras, $67,000, Phone 0422464844, AH 0400462223; leanne, MULGRAVE

Double bed, a/cond, stove top, grill, microwave, fridge, full annexe, awning, brakes, battery pack, pole carrier on front, spare wheel on back, overall length 22ft, width 7.5ft, height/roof down 6.8ft, $19,990, Amazing Caravans & RV’s, Phone 9786 7711, SEAFORD

EVERNEW E SERIES

Exceptionally clean Custom made and designed, Sleeps 4, 21.6ft, Light and airy with a large table can be either put down to make a large double bed,plenty of cupboard space/2 wardrobes/one with a full length mirror, middle kitchen with oven/separate grill/full size microwave, good sized sink/large fridge,back bedroom with dividing door for privacy/ full size innerspring double bed, battery back up power,full annex, front veranda/clear walls. Large hot/cold water tanks, cd/ am/fm surround sound system/aerial for a tv. This caravan is ready to go!, $33,500, Phone 0425 702 034, ROSEBUD

OFF ROAD CAMP TRAILER

This could be your Christmas present.This 16’ pop top has been excellently maintained with all the essentials for comfortable touring.

Popular layout comprising front kitchen, generous lounge- interior is light blue, double island bed, Dometic three way refrigerator, 4 Burner/Griller Stove, Microwave oven, full annex to roll out awning, rear bumper with spare wheel.

Great price for your future holidays, $15,350 Neg, Phone 0438188468, AH 97877377, FRANKSTON

JAYCO STARCRAFT 2014

Built for long range touring.

Fully off-road. Quick set up. Annexe complete.

Roll out kitchen. Dust-free interior. Carrys Complete spare springs, 2 spare wheels, 2 fuel cans, spare h/duty spring, twin gas bottles. Complete 12V. Registered with legal 3way hitch. Plus many more extras. Regretful sale.

Call for more information.

Will not disappoint when seen, $12,000, Phone 0408345089, CRANBOURNE

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This One Owner Starcraft is in immaculate condition throughout. Hardly been driven this Jayco features Herron 2.2 Air Conditioning, 2 x Single beds, Thetford 3 way fridge, cooktop/grille that has never been used, microwave, 12v battery set up, L-shape dinette and plenty of cupboard space.

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Dramatic Super Bowl moments F

rom Joe Namath raising his finger toward the sky to David Tyree's `Helmet Catch', the Super Bowl is a history book of indelible moments that lead to the 50th edition.

when the AFL and NFL officially merged in 1970.

The 1972 Miami Dolphins cemented their status as the standard by which all teams are measured, when they beat the When the Carolina Panthers and Denver Washington Redskins in Super Bowl VII to Broncos face off on Sunday (Monday AEDT) cap a perfect 16-0 season. in Santa Clara, California, the suspense will The undefeated campaign is a distinction be palpable. nearly matched by the 2007 New England Will we see a historic performance? A thrilling finish? A controversial mishap?

The sport's biggest show has produced all of the above.

Created as a deciding crown between the National Football League and American Football League champions, in 1967, Vince Lombardi's Green Bay Packers captured the first two played, earning a place in lore and the famous coach's name on the trophy.

But it was Namath, the New York Jets quarterback with movie star bravado and good looks, who catapulted the event forward in 1969 when he guaranteed his underdog side would beat the Baltimore Colts, and then delivered a 16-7 triumph.

The image of Namath running off the field with one finger raised endures, and the magic of the Super Bowl only heightened

Patriots, who entered Super Bowl XLII at 18-0 before the New York Giants upended them 17-14.

Giants wide receiver Tyree pinned a catch to his helmet on the deciding drive to seal the fate.

But every ending has not been a fairytale one.

Buffalo Bills kicker Scott Norwood's name was made infamous when he missed a 47-yard field goal that gave the New York Giants a 20-19 triumph in Super Bowl XXV, one of the greatest ever played.

San Francisco QB Joe Montana lived up to his "Joe Cool" nickname in 1989 when he led a final-minute game-winning drive to lift the 49ers past Cincinnati 20-16.

Montana, who is tied with Tom Brady and

Terry Bradshaw with a record four Super Bowl wins at QB, was said to be so calm during the last drive that he pointed out to his teammates the late actor John Candy in the stands.

Not all of the lasting Super Bowl performances have been produced by players, either.

Late singer Whitney Houston delivered a tear-jerking national anthem in 1991 while US troops were at war in the Persian Gulf.

Singer Janet Jackson had a 'wardrobe malfunction' too revealing for television audiences in 2004, and the annual Super Bowl television ads have become a gamesmanship of shock and creativity.

"Kind of as a fan, just sitting home and watching (the Super Bowl), obviously it's always a bittersweet type of thing," said Panthers tight end Greg Olsen.

"As much as you enjoy the Super Bowl, when you're a current player and you're not in it, you always have that 'I wish it was us' mentality."

Now Olsen, along with the Panthers and Broncos, have their chance to add a performance to the Super Bowl's endless lore.

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Hawks' Roughead to miss half AFL season

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awthorn's campaign for a fourth-straight AFL premiership has suffered a significant blow with Jarryd Roughead to miss half the season.

surgery most likely in the next fortnight.

It is a weekend of big contrasts for Roughead - the bad news was made public a day after he married Sarah Dunn in Melbourne.

The Hawks revealed on Sunday that the Last year, Roughead missed two games tall utility needs knee surgery that will put after he needed surgery to remove a him out of action for four to five months. skin cancer from his bottom lip.

Roughead, a four-time Hawthorn "Roughs had a few challenges in the premiership star, is one of their most last little while - this is just another one," important players.

Fagan said.

Hawthorn football manager Chris Fagan told the club website that Roughead had been managing a posterior cruciate ligament injury.

"We found out this morning that Jarryd requires a PCL reconstruction, which means that he's not going to be available to play until somewhere in the middle of the season," Fagan said.

"That's a fair stint out - somewhere between four to five months.

"He'll take that in his stride, and as he said to me the other day, he'll be really fresh in the second half of the year and can't wait for that to come around."

Roughead has played 231 senior games since his 2005 debut.

Along with the Hawks' last three flags, he was also a member of their 2008 premiership team.

Roughead won the 2013 Coleman Medal and his extended absence will mean a "He's actually had a PCL injury for a long significant reorganisation of Hawthorn's time, but in the past if it's got a little bit attack. sore he just has a day off and it clears "It does give some opportunities for up and he continues to train and play." some of our younger forwards like Fagan added that Roughead's preJames Sicily and Tim O'Brien to step season had gone well until Christmas. up," Fagan said.

"For some unknown reason the knee's "So were really looking forward to seeing got sore just lately and not recovering how those guys go, knowing that we've when we've given him a rest," he said. got Rough coming back on-board midThe Hawks expect Roughead to have

season."

Terry leaves glittering Chelsea legacy

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ohn Terry will pass into Chelsea folklore as their greatest captain during the most successful period in their history and his announcement on Sunday that he will leave at the end of the season marks the end of an era.

a run-of-the-mill Premier League team to European champions under billionaire Russian owner Roman Abramovich.

Ray Wilkins, who skippered Chelsea some 40 years ago and was one of the men to take charge of the team on a caretaker In almost 700 appearances for the Stamford basis, in February 2009, summed up what many Chelsea fans are thinking.

Bridge club, Terry was the one who represented an old school, never-say-die, "He will be a tremendous loss to Chelsea thunderous approach that helped bring and I think there was another year left in Chelsea more success than at any time him," Wilkins told Sky Sports. since the club was formed in 1905.

"Not everything has gone right in his career,

Along with `keeper Petr Cech, who moved last year, Frank Lampard, who departed in 2014, and Didier Drogba, who left in 2012, Terry was key to Chelsea's success in the Never the quickest player, he has supreme Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup, positional sense, a clever tactical brain, and Europa League and the Champions League. a fearless drive in the opposition goalmouth In many ways he was even more important that has brought him more headed goals than the other three because he was the than any other defender in the Premier skipper and the heartbeat of the side no League era. matter who was in the managerial hotseat Earlier this season, after the champions' at the club. stuttering start to the campaign, former Despite off-field controversies, including a charge of racist abuse for which he was cleared in court, and an alleged affair with a former team-mate's ex-girlfriend, in almost 18 years Terry hardly ever let Chelsea down on the pitch.

Including caretaker and interim managers, 13 different coaches have been in charge of Chelsea since Terry made his debut as a 17-year-old in 1998.

None of them, apart from Jose Mourinho who managed Terry twice, has had more impact on Chelsea's transformation from

Premier League manager Harry Redknapp said: "I still think John will be a massive player this year.

"He is close to irreplaceable and, if Chelsea are going to win the league again, I think they will need him at his best. I simply cannot see them winning it with any combination of Gary Cahill, John Stones or Kurt Zouma at centre-back."

Stones has remained at Everton and Redknapp's words have rung true because Terry, now 35, has not been at his best.

as we all know, but his performances on the field have been absolutely outstanding."

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Song upstages idol Spieth in Singapore

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hotel room and it paid off as he rolled in the clutch par putt on 16, just as he had done on the 13th and 14th, to retain his lead.

Song returned the next to par the last three holes of his final round for a oneunder 70 and 12-under total of 272, claiming the first title of his career after a number of second place finishes on the Japan, Korean and OneAsia Tours.

Spieth headed to the practice range in the hope of a playoff after sinking his birdie, which he was seen studying 20 minutes before play resumed, but Song ensured there would be no sudden death shootout with solid pars on the last two holes.

Double major winner Spieth, who also returned to the Sentosa Golf Club early to sink a five-foot birdie putt on the 18th, his only shot of the day, finished with a five-under 66.

The giddy 24-year-old South Korean waited nervously for 20 minutes after his news conference to meet with his idol Spieth, grabbing a selfie before trying again to call his mother, who was not answering.

The duo were among 12 players forced to return on Monday after more stormy weather in the Southeast Asian city state brought an early end to Sunday's play at the Japan Golf Tour and Asian Tour season-opening event.

Spieth joked he had completed the first perfect round of his career after his one putt effort, but was left to wonder what might have been.

outh Korean Song Young-han held his nerve to edge his role model, world No.1 Jordan Spieth, by a shot to win the Singapore Open in a weather-delayed Monday finish.

The third weather disruption of the week came at a pivotal point in the round with Song over a 10-foot putt on the 16th to stay at 12-under while Spieth was looking at a short putt on 18 to get to 11-under.

"One night felt like one week, the whole night I thought about 16th green. I hated Jordan Spieth last night," Song joked with reporters through a translator.

"The line wasn't that bad, but the situation made me very nervous. I left it to the gods."

Well, not entirely to the gods.

The world No.204 spent Sunday night practising his putting with a friend in his

The 22-year-old Texan never truly hit his best form in Singapore this week and was guilty of missing a number of short putts on the large undulating greens that left him five back of Song after three rounds.

"I just made some really poor decisions in the middle two rounds, I was just trying to do too much," Spieth said.

"I fought hard in the final round but I was just too far back."

Spieth will fly back to the United States and a week off after a hectic recent schedule of tournaments in Hawaii, Abu Dhabi and Singapore before returning to play at the Febraury 11-14 Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

Bennett confirms approach over England job

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risbane NRL coach Wayne Bennett has confirmed an approach from the Rugby Football League over the England coaching vacancy.

"We haven't finalised the role. I've been offered some opportunities."

Bennett has had two stints as Australia coach, in 1998 and 2004-05, and was The 66-year-old, who is the most successful assistant to Stephen Kearney when New coach in Australian rugby league history Zealand won the 2008 World Cup. with seven grand final wins, is thought to Bennett is currently in charge of the World have been earmarked to take over from XIII for the forthcoming NRL All Stars Steve McNamara, whose contract ran out at curtain-raiser in Brisbane and will bring his the end of last year.

Broncos team to England next month for Rugby Football League chief executive Nigel Wood declined to comment on the England vacancy but said an announcement was due in February.

Bennett was keen to regain the Kangaroos role that was recently given to Mal Meninga and is set to go up against his rival later this year when England host the 2016 Four Nations Series.

"I could do the Australian job without impinging on what I was doing with the Broncos. It is the absolute priority for me."

Former England captain Jamie Peacock has hit out over plans to shake up the coaching set up.

"I have seen the improvements made under Steve McNamara culminating in the series win against the best team in the world New Zealand last autumn," he said.

their World Club Series clash with Wigan on "Added to that, the previous year they came February 20 when the position is likely to be within a fingertip of beating Australia in finalised.

Melbourne.

"It may be before then, if someone picks up "The RFL in the past have spoken about the phone in the next week, the next couple a four-year cycle based around the World of days," Bennett added.

Cup. We are in the middle of the current "I have to find out what I want to do and how cycle and, with two years to the next World they see me involved.

Cup, it would be detrimental to undo all the work being done by Steve and his coaching "I've told the Broncos what I'm doing and the team. people who matter are across it - they are

"About five years ago, they first arrived at my doorstep and it was always about finding totally supportive of it, as they were of me the right timing," Bennett told News Corp. when I applied for the Australian coaching job.

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A-League title wide open: Roar boss A topsy-turvy A-League round has convinced Brisbane coach John Aloisi that any of six clubs could win the title.

Adelaide closed out the round with a 1-0 home win against Newcastle on Sunday to remain sixth, with Argentine ace Marcelo Carrusca scoring the match winner.

Finals-bound outfits Melbourne City, Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC suffered defeats in a round 17 punctuated by a return to form for Aloisi's charges.

The Reds are one point shy of fifth-placed Also going separate ways appears to be Sydney and fourth-placed Victory, who were David Carney, whose tenure with Newcastle defeated by Perth 3-2 on Saturday night. could end on Monday.

After two heavy losses, Brisbane banked a precious away win, downing Sydney 3-1, to hold on to second spot on the ladder.

The Roar are just two points adrift of pacesetters Western Sydney and have six of their final 10 games at home.

"I just see that the top five, and maybe Adelaide, six sides are going to be close enough towards the end of the season for everyone to really challenge," Aloisi said on Sunday.

The Glory remain seventh after a home triumph created largely by Spaniard Diego Castro's classy brace.

"Castro's on a different planet," Perth coach Kenny Lowe said.

The former AFC Ajax and Real Sociedad winger failed to produce in Wellington. The club said it was "a mutual decision ... (to) go their separate ways".

The Jets stood down Carney from their away fixture with Adelaide, given his desire to return to Sydney FC - a move Sky Blues coach Graham Arnold said was on the cards.

"I've got to be honest, I'm interested in Melbourne City kept third spot, despite losing 4-3 to the Wanderers on Friday night. David. For me, he's the best player at Newcastle," Arnold said after his side's loss Last-placed Central Coast triumphed to Brisbane.

3-1 over Wellington, with the Phoenix "He gives a lot of attacking variety and he responding on Sunday by terminating the can play in any number of positions, so contract of Dutchman Jeffrey Sarpong. we're interested in him."

Djokovic says he has no limits N

ovak Djokovic is placing no limits on what he might achieve after joining the legendary ranks of Rod Laver and Bjorn Borg with another crushing Australian Open final victory over Andy Murray.

"I prepare myself as best I can for the three guys - Nadal, Federer and Murray ... I've found the right formula for Andy."

The Serbian dominator also joined Laver and Borg with 11 career majors and now trails only Roger Federer (17), Rafael Nadal (14), Pete Sampras (14) and Emerson (12) in his relentless pursuit of grand slam immortality.

and to Federer in the 2010 title match.

Djokovic's latest triumph over Murray - his 11th in their past 12 encounters The ruthless top seed once again - consigned the world No.2 to a imposed his mental and physical hold more unfortunate place in the tennis over Murray to emulate 1960s amateur record books as the first man in the champion Roy Emerson as a six-time 48-year open era to lose five finals in winner of the season-opening grand Melbourne. slam with a 6-1 7-5 7-6 (7-3) triumph The vanquished Scot also fell to at Melbourne Park.

Djokovic in 2011, 2013 and last year

"I'm extremely honoured to be mentioned along legends of our sport like Rod Laver," Djokovic said.

"Thank you for coming tonight and making this special.

Murray's former coach Ivan Lendl, who guided the Brit to US Open, Wimbledon and Olympic glory in a golden run in 2012 and `13 - is the only other man in professional tennis history to lose five finals at a grand slam event, though the CzechAmerican also raised the trophy in New York on three other occasions.

"I feel like I've been here before," Murray said as he collected another runners-up plate.

"To Mr Roy Emerson, who isn't here tonight, it's a privilege to match your record of six Australian Open titles.

"I'd like to congratulate Novak; six One of the greatest players to play the Australian Opens is an incredible feat, game." and for what he's done the last year, it's been incredible consistency."

After sweeping to four of the past five majors - losing only last year's French Open final to Stan Wawrinka - Djokovic is refusing to rule out surpassing Federer as the most successful grand slam performer the game has known.

Murray earlier cursed himself for "the worst match I've ever played" while being swept aside in two hours and 53 minutes.

"I'm playing the tennis of my life and my results show that," said the rampant world No.1.

Djokovic's success gives him a fourth chance in five years to complete the career grand slam set at Roland Garros in June.

"I don't want to think how far I can go and what my boundaries are.

In truth, he succumbed to a world No.1 at the peak of his superhuman powers.

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ustralia have declared there's "not a hell of a lot to worry about" just a month out from the Twenty20 World Cup despite suffering a humbling 3-0 series whitewash at the hands of India.

India, Australia's squad and best 11 are still largely unknown.

Half centuries to Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli laid a solid foundation before Suresh Raina and Yuvraj Singh displayed nerves of steel to finish the job and smash 17 off Andrew Tye's final over to reach 3-200 for victory.

will use their limited-overs series against New Zealand starting this week to look at Scott Boland, John Hastings and Kane Richardson.

Right-arm legspinner Boyce, who finished with figures of 2-28, was superb at the SCG but Nathan Lyon, Ashton Agar and Adam Zampa remain in the mix.

to play and bowling-wise who's going to play, (and) where you're going to bowl power plays.

"I think once they get that right - and I'm sure they're very confident they'll have that India completed a clean sweep after for the South African tour in the lead up chasing down a mammoth target to take out Watson, despite smashing the second to the T20 World Cup - then that will go a a last-ball seven-wicket win at the SCG on long way to us knowing how to execute our highest T20 score of all time, still isn't Sunday. assured of a spot on the plane with Australia roles."

Australia looked to be heading for victory boasting a number of options at the top of With the series win, Indian moved to top after posting a 5-197 thanks to a recordthe order. spot on the ICC T20 rankings to cement breaking unbeaten 124 from stand-in their favouritism for the World Cup. Australia experimented with a number of skipper Shane Watson. fast-bowling options over the summer - and Australia are desperate to win the

After Singh hit Tye to the fence with backto-back boundaries to reduce their deficit to seven, Raina iced the win when he drove Tye to backward point fence with the final delivery of the game.

To rub salt into Australia's wounds, Raina (49 off 25) was given a chance on zero by wicketkeeper Cameron Bancroft who missed a stumping off Cameron Boyce's bowling.

Skipper Aaron Finch is also racing the clock after suffering a hamstring injury in the second T20 loss to India, but declared on Twitter he was confident of being fit for selection.

With a T20 series in South Africa to follow their tour of New Zealand, Watson said there was plenty of time to fine-tune and settle on their best team.

tournament and snare the only major piece of silverware to elude them - but Watson conceded the Indians, with their top order firing, would be the team to beat on home soil.

"I think no matter what they would have almost always been a favourite, no matter how well they went here," Watson said.

"Obviously conditions are very different in India, they've got so many world-class players, especially from a batting and spin-bowling point of view, which is very important over in India.

"There's not a hell of a lot to worry about, "The way they handled the pressure of it's more about solidifying our roles," Watson their own (one-day) World Cup in 2011 was said. incredible as well. They know how to win Just over a month out from the World Cup in "Where guys are going to bat, who's going well in big tournaments."

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