ABC News: OffbeatA constantly updated selection of the leading offbeat news from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Includes associated MPEG 1 video reports and images where available.Plunging necklines a no-no at masses- June 26, 2007 The Catholic Church has issued guidelines on what Filipinos should wear to mass in Manila after some parishioners complained about distracting skimpy attire.http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/06/27/1963085.htm Skinny dipper seized at tourism icon- June 26, 2007 A 22-year-old American man has been arrested after an early-morning naked bath in the historic Barcaccia fountain at the foot of Rome's Spanish Steps, an Italian news agency reports.http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/06/26/1962862.htm Church calls on 'Simpsons' to help reach teens- June 26, 2007 A Church of England-backed book suggests youth workers should try to make religion relevant to children by showing them episodes of cartoon show The Simpsons.http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/06/26/1962047.htm Judge loses $54m lawsuit over lost pants- June 25, 2007 A judge in the US capital has lost his $US54 million lawsuit against a dry cleaner over a pair of misplaced trousers.http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/06/26/1961808.htm Crocs trained to hunt poachers- June 25, 2007 Indian authorities are releasing dozens of crocodiles bred in captivity to scare away poachers and protect their endangered counterparts.http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/06/25/1961758.htm Council to trial dog attack DNA kit- June 24, 2007 A Melbourne council is hoping DNA testing will help it identify the animals involved in dog attacks.http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/06/24/1960315.htm Man rolls car in KFC drive-through- June 23, 2007 An Alice Springs man's love of fried chicken saw him roll his car at a takeaway drive-through last night.http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/06/24/1960048.htm Ferrari: It ain't a sin to buy the car- June 23, 2007 When it comes to luxury sports cars, Ferrari begs to differ with the Pope.http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/06/24/1960020.htm Lottery loser sues for distress- June 22, 2007 A Dutch woman has lost her compensation claim for mental distress she suffered from missing out when her neighbours won a lottery windfall.http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/06/23/1959796.htm Prostitutes' clients to be shamed with photos- June 22, 2007 An Italian Mayor hopes to shame men into not using prostitutes by photographing cars that pick them up and publishing the details in local newspapers.http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/06/22/1959719.htm |