Welcome to 2013! How Australia celebrated New Year's

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Click here to check your local weather Tuesday 1 Jan, 2013 top stories Snap, crackle and pop'n into 2013 THE new year is here. The smoke is clearing. The bubbly has flowed. The traffic queues are growing. But the memories will be spectacular. Homeless heir dies unaware of fortune A HOMELESS man has died seemingly unaware he was a potential heir to an almost $300 million fortune. US missile plan revealed IT was the Cold War and the US needed somewhere out of the way to test its missiles. Tasmania seemed a pretty quiet place. 'Ruthlessly crush hostile elements' NORTH Korea is increasingly anxious to keep outside information at bay, but has less ability to control it. breaking news Fiscal cliff deal talks lift US stocks Molotov cocktail thrown at police station Gunmen fire on protesters in Tahrir Square China declines visa for Aust journalist Deal in sight to avert fiscal cliff: Obama Dozens of tortured bodies found in Syria Advertisement more from news.com.au Poms politely cheer Hussey's exit POPPING champagne corks were heard 48 hours before New Year's Eve festivities as England's bowlers toasted the retirement of Mike Hussey. more sport Charlie Sheen opens his own bar CHARLIE Sheen, who has a long history of hard partying and scandal, has a new night spot in Mexico - his very own bar. more entertainment Don't get hung up on miracle cure BAD news for new year's party-goers in need of a hangover cure: There is no miracle remedy. more lifestyle Deadline looms with no deal in sight US LAWMAKERS return to work on New Year's Eve to try and reach a deal to avert a fiscal calamity set to hit within hours. more business Outrage as Qantas says no to Staffies QANTAS is under fire for not allowing American Staffordshire Terriers on their flights - but allowing crocodiles.   44 comments on this story more travel The great debate: Property vs shares PROPERTY versus shares - where is it best to invest? No one expects either to be stars in 2013, so take a long-term view. more realestate Dollar driving your petrol further YOU think you paid more at the petrol pump in 2012, but you actually saved around $180. Sort of. Economics is a funny old business. more money Unis help students scrub online profiles UNIVERSITIES are providing graduates with tools to scrub online profiles and Google results which may embarrass them. more technology Advertisement connect Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Visit our website View our mobile site GO TO: NATIONAL SPORT ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS TRAVEL REALESTATE MONEY LIFESTYLE TECH Do not reply to this email, as this email address is not monitored. To unsubscribe from the news.com.au newsletter click here.