Fears for Rachael; High fire alert; Aussie's death plunge

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Click here to check your local weather Thursday 3 Jan, 2013 top stories Aussie falls to death in Phuket as 2013 starts A 21-year-old Australian tourist has fallen to his death from a hotel balcony in Phuket. The man had earlier sought medical assistance from a hospital, but "left without anyone noticing". Family fears Rachael 'still at enormous risk' UPDATED: The family of missing woman Rachael Moritz fear she is still in grave danger - and a phone call she reportedly made to a relative may have been made under duress. Wary Victorians brace for days of extreme heat VICTORIA is preparing for its longest stretch of extreme heat since 2009's Black Saturday, with temperatures forecast to hit a staggering 44C. 1 comments on this story Shares climb on fiscal cliff deal INVESTORS around the world breathed a sigh of relief after a last-minute deal to keep the US from diving off the "fiscal cliff". breaking news Central Africa rebels agree to talks Australian stockmarket preview International financial news Stocks to watch on Thursday International markets news NZ dollar eases as traders take profits Advertisement more from news.com.au Mike Hussey: Mr Irreplaceable STEVE Waugh believes Mike Hussey's sudden retirement will be more difficult for Test selectors to handle than the departure of Ricky Ponting. more sport Did Brangelina wed on Christmas Day? BRAD Pitt and Angelina Jolie are rumoured to have married in a Christmas Day ceremony in the Caribbean, according to reports. more entertainment Foreign buy-up hits baby formula THE nation's top-selling baby formula is being rationed because Chinese customers are buying it in bulk to send home. more lifestyle Brinksmanship still threatens economy EVEN if US lawmakers prevent the worst of the so-called fiscal cliff, the brinksmanship in Washington is likely to damage the fragile economy. more business Roses bloom despite the chill AMERICA'S annual Rose Parade warmed hearts on a cold New Year's morning. more travel A struggle to find home bargains BUYERS looking for a bargain home in Melbourne struggled last year, with fewer than 40 houses selling for $200k or less. 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 Dying Trekkie gets private film screening A DYING Star Trek fan has been given a private screening of the franchise's new film, after a Reddit post caught the attention of director JJ Abrams. 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.