Fake New York Times handed out

1.2 million copies of a fake New York Times newspaper were distributed in New York and Los Angeles. The pretend front page claimed that the war in Iraq was over. Readers expressed anger over the incorrect TV guide.

Man fired over Movember

David Nelson claims he was sacked for growing a Hitler moustache for Movember. Defending himself he said, "I was going for the porn look, it just grew shorter and thicker than I thought". His boss, Craig Campbell said "No one found his Hitler moustache funny". Mr Nelson works for the RSL.

Maldives to buy part of Australia

Rather than becoming victims of climate change, the government of the low-lying Maldives islands is looking to spend part of it's billion-dollar tourist money on buying new land. "As our land disappears we'd like to purchase a place that's similar to our home country." A government spokesman said. "Some place quiet, where there's nothing to do - we are currently looking at Adelaide."

Facebook cyberscam

Nigerian scammers have begun using the social networking site Facebook to scam money. Still less annoying than pirates and ninjas.

Baby bonus to be cut

In a drastic move, the Federal government has announced plans to cut the 'baby bonus', the $3000 once-off payment to help parents with a new baby. One upside though is that less money may help improve Australia's childhood obesity epidemic.

Obama campaign to be sued

While successfully capturing the imagination of a nation and storming home to become America's first black President, there is now some controversy surrounding Barack Obama's victory. He is being sued over his campaign slogan 'Yes We Can', by British construction worker Bob the Builder.

Google vs Dolly Parton

Major Tech Companies are lobbying the US government to release further bandwidth, creating new wireless opportunities. Opposing the idea is Dolly Parton, spokesperson for Theatre Producers who states that "there are concerns it may interfere with microphones used in Broadway musicals and theatre". It's the Titans of Silicon Valley versus the Silicon Titans.