A Jetstar flight attendant has been stood down in Australia, after allegations that he contacted a 15-year-old female passenger, who had not given him her name, via Facebook soon after their flight.

There is one surprise among the venues named for the All Blacks home tests against Wales, Ireland and the Tri-Nations.

Criminals are fleeing Australia with little hope of extradition.

More than 70,000 footie fans are expected to line the footpaths of Melbourne's CBD today for the AFL grand final parade.