There are several existing threads which let forum members post on daily news. This helps the boards from being overcrowded with new threads. If a story is BIG and is likely to stay in the news for more than a week then it does deserve it's own thread but if, like so many news stories it will fade from memory and tabloids within a week then please use one of the following threads. They can be found at:
http://www.ebroadcast.com.au/eblah/b-newsissues/m-1160742839/s-15/
http://www.ebroadcast.com.au/eblah/b-newsissues/m-1127568775/s-180/
http://www.ebroadcast.com.au/eblah/b-newsissues/m-1141725429/s-15/
Cheers SuziH