Zedines- Friday 6th March

Reported by Elisha and Peta.
Blogged by Natasha Christian.



A talent agent who wishes to remain nameless has released a statement about diver Matthew Mitcham's involvement in Madi Gras.

The agent says the Olympic gold medalist is putting his career at risk by openly celebrating his gay sexuality.

He has said 'homophobia (is) still rampant amongst the gatekeepers of the Aussie media, particularly in television.'

Mitcham will be leading this weekend's Sydney Mardi Gras Parade.






19 year old American music artist Chris Brown has been charged with felony counts of assault and making criminal threats by the LA County District Attorney.

The charges relate to the alleged attack on his famous American girlfriend Rhianna on February 8th.

If convicted on all counts, Brown could face a sentence of probation to four years and eight months in state prison.



Brisbane's own Violent Soho will play their last local gig for months to come tonight before heading off to make it big in the US.

The gig will be at the Step Inn in Fortitude Valley and the band has told 4ZzZ they don't plan on hitting the stage till around midnight.

Tickets on the door.



The LNP's proposal to rely on volunteers in some areas of the mental health sector has angered health workers.

Australian Services Union secretary Julie Bignell says it's not only an insult to workers who provide professional service to the public in this important aera, but it is downright irresponsible.

Health spokesman for the LNP Mark McArdle, says the volunteers would work with professionals.




17 suspected cases of measles are being investigated by Queensland health on the Sunshine Coast.

Beerwah State High School is at the center of the out break with 7 students diagnosed and 5 still undergoing medical examination.

If presenting symptoms early treatment is essential as it is contagious.


Pauline Hanson's claims the recent collection of interview footage containing her self, by the the Queensland police is a smear campaign to derail her election in the seat of Beaudesert at this month's state election.

The footage of Hanson on channel 7's Today Tonight was voluntarily handed over by the network for examination by a fraud squad.

It contains an emotional Hanson discussing questions about electoral funding.


The Human Rights Arts and Film festival opens tonight and aims to put a human face on human rights issues.

It kicks off at the Powerhouse with the story of Sudanese children and their hope for a better future and an award winning film about one activists struggle for a day of peace worldwide.


Kevin Rudd may call for Australian company Pacific Brands to return some of the $17 million of Government assistance which it recieved in the past two years.

There was public out cry as Pacific Brands plans to sack 1,850 Australian workers due to economic pressure however the chief executive Sue Morphett recieved a pay rise from $680,000 to more than $1.8 million.


Rudd says "In terms of the money they've got from the Government we'll go through all of that in terms of what can be extracted back from them."


Ethical debate has broken out across the world as reports of a 9 year old Brazilian girl having an abortion surface.

The girl was pregnant with twins after allegedly being raped by her step father.

The Catholic church of Brazil is outraged and has reportedly excomunicated the girls mother from the church.

The young girls step father and alleged rapist, 23, will face a maximum of 15 years in prison if found guilty.