Melbourne, Jan 2: If last year was not so `rocking' for you, then stand by for some good news - there's going to be a lot of bedroom action in 2009!

Yes, you heard it right, people are in for a lot of sex in the New Year - and the reason is, women''s growing economic power.

The power around the world will give them more choices, and one of those choices, apparently, will be to have more sex, reports the Courier Mail.

The prediction is contained in The Futurist magazine which every year compiles the forecasts and predictions of assorted visionaries.

Melbourne, Jan 1 Actress-turned poker player Pamela Anderson is reportedly keen to participate in the Aussie Millions Poker Championship at Crown this month.

It is believed that the former Baywatch babe's management is in talks with event organisers for the blonde to be a celebrity player in the world-renowned tournament, reports Herald Sun.

Anderson is not the only celebrity who will be chancing their luck in the high-stakes tournament.

Melbourne, Jan. 1: Former Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne has called on the current Australian squad to show more imagination and flair if it is to again rule the cricket world.

In his exclusive Daily Telegraph column, Warne suggested that Australia''s tactics had become boring and defensive, and needed to go into attack mode.

"There needs to be more imagination and flair in tactics with getting people out," Warne said.

Melbourne, Dec 31 : The Brumby Labor Government in Australia has banned a battery-powered device, which is said to be a "healthy alternative to smoking".

The device, which resembles a traditional cigarette, does not contain tobacco but delivers nicotine through an atomiser that creates puffs of vapour similar to cigarette smoke.

Health Minister Daniel Andrews said that it would be illegal to sell the nicotine cartridges necessary to use the device.

Melbourne, Dec. 31: Former Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne has said that Australia''s team spirit will undergo an acid test after the demoralising home series loss to South Africa.

Melbourne, Dec. 31: South Africa has vowed to maintain the pressure on Australia during the third Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), which begins on Saturday.

Injured vice-captain Ashwell Prince revealed today the triumphant tourists had a "proper party last night" to celebrate their series-clinching nine-wicket win at the MCG, but warned that the psychological edge over Ricky Ponting''s team would be maintained going into the return three-Test series in South Africa starting in February.