What They Said

From: http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/reality-tv/shane-warne-slams-critics-of-his-foundation-talks-romance-with-carmen-electra/news-story/7b227eaac3e6b4fb31d49845c9fcd453 Appearing on The Project after his shock exit on Wednesday night, Warne was not happy about a question relating to his charity being audited for fund mismanagement. Aly asked: “You and Fev were going to donate money to the charity. There’s been the audit. It wraps up next week. You are about to land back in Australia and land in the middle of that issue. What are you doing about that the moment you get back home?” After firing back that he had been in “Guantanamo Bay” for six weeks and done “13 hours of PR straight,” Warnie wasted no time in telling Aly that it was disappointing that people want to criticise “good people that have raised money and made a serious difference to underprivileged children”. “You can get stuffed if you want to... have a go at us but we are very proud of what we have been a...

FROM: http://www.news.com.au/finance/economy/australian-economy/census-day-is-about-to-get-a-lot-more-personal/news-story/15f2d7b141ce6818cd1d3687e34d4f95 ... The ABS responded to the furore with another statement on its website by statistician David Kalisch. “The ABS never has and never will release identifiable Census data,” Mr Kalisch said. In response to media reports that raised concerns that privacy legislation could be changed to remove existing protections, he said: “Privacy of data collected is a fundamental pillar of an official statistical system. In Australia these protections have existed since the foundation of the Australian Bureau of Statistics in 1905. This will not change.”

FROM: http://www.news.com.au/finance/business/retail/how-to-kill-a-shopping-centre/news-story/e7e906fd316c1387980c82531da63909 ...a spokeswoman for Indooroopilly Shopping Centre said the success of the centre “relies on the success of its retailers”. “Centre Management is committed to working with retailers to help grow their business and encourages retailers to engage on issues they may have with the centre or its management,” she said. “Indooroopilly Shopping Centre is working cooperatively with all retailers to understand their concerns and we will be proactively addressing them.” The spokeswoman said the centre had “invested significantly in extensive marketing, advertising and event programs since completion of the redevelopment”. She said the centre’s total turnover was up 16 per cent in the last 12 months, and that January and February were “traditionally quieter months”. “The ticketless parking system implemented last year has eased congestion and has stopped commuter...

FROM - http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/qa-recap-terror-attacks-in-australia-drone-strikes-and-radicalised-youth/news-story/0420d9a44ac549230f4b6a7b36abfbec AN AUSTRALIAN military strategist and counterterrorism expert has warned that Australia will inevitably face a terrorist attack. On the latest episode of Q&A, an audience member asked whether our approach to dealing with Islamic State is too “cautious” in terms of infringing human rights and offending our Muslim population. “It is inevitable that we are going to see some kind of terrorist attack here in Australia,” said David Kilcullen. “I don’t mean to be pessimistic, but I think we have to be realistic that if you think the Government can protect you from any kind of terrorist attack, you are living in dream land. Just like these things happen in other countries, they will inevitably happen in Australia also.” However, he said we need to tread carefully in terms of how we address the issue. “It’s worth remem...

Val Kilmer addressed the “silly talk” on Saturday on his personal Facebook page, where he thanked fans for their “sweet support” and denied claims that he has a tumour. Val has put his faith in "Christian Science" where the power of prayer is said to cure ailments. Val Kilmer February 1 at 8:54am  ·  Again, no tumor, no surgery. We are waiting for x ray results and will stay close to my doctors advising, my family and Christian Science practitioner when all the facts are in. Then I'll do what's best and be back at it sooner than u can shake a gossip column at an out of work actor... Val Kilmer January 31 at 9:23pm  ·  Thank you for all your sweet support. But I have not had a tumor, or a tumor operations, or any operation. I had a complication where the best way to receive care was to stay under the watchful eye of the ucla ICU. Friends have assisted who know my spiritual convictions an...

“We will withstand all hardships in this country, eat less food, use less electricity ... but if we feel that someone outside wants to change our leader against our will ... we will be more united than ever.” The West simply “does not understand the Russian mentality” Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov on a heavily sanctioned Russia and embattled leader Vladimir Putin.