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Fright night: zombies perform during a world record attempt at the most amount of people dancing to Michael Jackson’s Thriller in Coburg, Melbourne
How Jetstar staff could have looked after being released
JETSTAR PASSENGERS HOLD CREW HOSTAGE CHINA Furious passengers held the crew of a Jetstar flight hostage for more than six hours after the plane was delayed. The flight, carrying Australian and Chinese nationals, was heading to Beijing from Melbourne when diverted to Shanghai. Passengers held the crew hostage at Pudong Airport, upset over the delay and concerned Jetstar would not honour their promise to put them up in hotels. The pilot managed to get some of the crew released, but he stayed to calm the passengers until alternative arrangements for their travel were made. A Jetstar spokesman said: “Our captain and crew assisted passengers in a calm and professional manner.” TWEETS OF THE WEEK @RickyGervais Jimmy Savile waxwork I got cheap from Madame Tussaud’s is doing a great job at my front gate keeping the trick or treaters away @LindsayLohan Why is everyone in such a panic about hurricane (I’m calling it Sally)? Think positive and pray for peace @GraceDent No, not doing Movember *moves out of direct sunlight*
NZ ON TRACK FOR 4,444,444 POPULATION NEW ZEALAND New Zealand’s population was set to reach 4,444,444 on Nov 1. Analysts predict the citizen will be born in Auckland and could arrive at 4.44am. Kim Dunstan, a senior demographer, said: “It’s just a good opportunity when these milestones come about to think about our population and how it’s 46
changing and how it’s likely to change in the future.” The last recurring number reached was in the Eighties, when the population reached 3,333,333. It is believed that the figures won’t reach 5,555,555 for dozens of years. And the milestone will be short-lived – with the population reaching 4,444,445 within 15 minutes, as the current growth of NZ’s population is around 100 people a day.
FOUL-MOUTHED BIRD SEEKS NEW HOME UNITED KINGDOM A parrot that turns the air blue with bad language is looking for a new home. Beaky says naughty words such as fuck, arsehole and stupid.
Now the RSPCA is searching for a tolerant new owner to take care of the colourful bird. An RSPCA spokesman said: “Beaky is an intelligent and playful bird who is a good mimic. “Unfortunately, this talent means that he picked up some rather colourful language from his previous home.” Beaky is said to enjoy the company of people but has been known to bite at first until he has formed a bond with someone. Sounds like a keeper.
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