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Friday's headlines
24 Jan 2014
Prime Minister Tony Abbott has delivered his keynote address at the World Economic Forum in Davos. In royal baby news, Zara Phillips has officially named her daughter.
Abbott delivers keynote speech at World Economic Forum
Prime Minister Tony Abbott has delivered his keynote address to world and business leaders in Davos, outlining Australia’s agenda for the G20 this year. His key message was sticking to the fundamentals of economics, especially in the wake of the GFC, as the world economic recovery is still fragile. Sky News has more.
Tracey Spicer strips bare for TEDx
Journalist Tracey Spicer has given a talk at this week’s TEDx conference in Brisbane, urging women to reassess the time they spend on their appearance. Titled ‘The lady stripped bare’, Spicer took audience members through her daily routine and then proceeded to wipe it all off, literally. Watch Tracey’s talk on News.com.au
Fire at Canadian nursing home
A fire has ripped through a Canadian nursing home, killing at least three people. Thirty people remain missing. The fire started shortly after midnight in the Quebec nursing home and quickly engulfed 52 units. Authorities expect the death toll to rise. Read more.
Zara Phillips officially names daughter
Zara Phillips, the Queen’s granddaughter, has named her daughter Mia Grace. The name was announced by Zara and her rugby-player husband, Mike Tindall, on Thursday, quickly followed by a tweet from Tindall. Mia is the Queen’s fourth great grandchild. Sky News has the full story.
Lego wall in NYC
A hotel in New York City has launched a Lego wall, encouraging guests to build their own creations. The lobby area of Yotel in Manhattan is currently being renovated, prompting the hotel to erect the wall as a short-term construction. See the designs that have been put up already.