Attorney General Michael Mischin has asked the Law Reform Commission of Western Australia (LRC) to enquire into possible compensation for people suffering from asbestos related diseases. The commission will consider whether the ‘once and for all rule’ applicable to judgments in personal injury actions should be reformed. Mr Mischin said a change in this rule […]
· Premier opens Docklands Library and Community Centre, ‘Library at the Dock’ · A $23 million joint initiative between Places Victoria, Lend Lease and the City of Melbourne · Victorian Coalition Government improving the liveability of Docklands by delivering major infrastructure for the community Premier Denis Napthine today joined Planning Minister Matthew Guy and Lord […]
London, May 31 (IANS) Scottish singer Susan Boyle is set to start her maiden American tour after achieving global stardom since appearing on “Britain’s Got Talent” in 2009. The “I Dreamed a Dream” singer, known as SuBo, shot to fame on ITV talent show “Britain’s Got Talent” and has since become a global star, winning an […]
Gurgaon, May 31 (IANS) A former executive of a company here was arrested on charges of raping his then office colleague after marrying her on false pretences, police said Friday. The accused has been identified as Vishnu Singh. The victim said in her complaint that she worked in the same company at which Singh was manager, […]
Paris, May 31 (IANS) Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer advanced to the fourth round of the French Open after beating Marin Cilic and Dmitry Tursunov respectively Friday. Second seed Djokovic needed four sets to eliminate a determined Cilic 6-3, 6-2, 6-7(2), 6-4, while Swiss legend Federer, the fourth seed, held off Russia’s Dmitry Tursunov 7-5, 6-7(7/9), […]
Rome, May 31 (IANS) Stefano Mauri confirmed Friday that he has signed a one-year contract extension with Italian football club Lazio. The 34-year-old, whose current deal was to expire at the end of the month, confirmed the news through his twitter account, reports Xinhua. “Together again,” Mauri tweeted. “I am proud of this club and the […]
Mumbai, May 31 (IANS) Virender Sehwag Friday showed his class when it mattered the most as he struck a magnificent century to script Kings XI Punjab’s 24-run win over Chennai Super Kings to make their maiden IPL final where they will face Kolkata Knight Riders. For Kings XI Punjab what made the win memorable was that […]
Berlin, May 31 (IANS) Russia said Friday that it was prepared to continue negotiations with Ukraine over gas supplies next week once it receives partial debt payment from Ukraine. Representatives from the European Union (EU), Russia and Ukraine met here Friday for a new round of trilateral talks in a bid to settle the ongoing gas […]
Los Angeles, May 31 (IANS) British actress-model Kelly Brook has sparked speculation that she is a married after mentioning her “husband” in a cryptic online post. The “Piranha 3D“ star dropped a number of hints about her relationship status in a series of messages posted on photo-sharing site Instagram, Friday, reports contactmusic.com. In the messages, which […]
London, May 31 (IANS) One Direction star Liam Payne has reportedly revived his relationship with ex-girlfriend after parting ways earlier this month. The pop singer sparked rumours he had ended his romance with former school mate Sophia Smith earlier this month after he wrote a number of heartfelt posts to her on micro-blogging site Twitter suggesting […]