AUSTRALIA: In Perth, the latest ratings pushed Nova 93.7 ahead of its main rival, Austereo’s 92.9. Listen to Nova 93.7 by clicking here … In Sydney, Mix 106.5 morning host Todd McKenney, who is openly gay, has asked his “Dancing With the Stars” radio co-host Sonia Kruger to carry a child for him … NICARAGUA: Protests over the government closure of Radio La Ley have begun. The opposition station was closed, citing an alleged violation of Nicaraguan law … ENGLAND: The Birmingham Post reports half the workforce at Kerrang! Radio, as many as 20 people, may lose their jobs at the Bauer Media-owned station … SWITZERLAND: Swiss Broadcasting’s SRR is freezing radio & TV salaries through the end of 2009, and job cuts are a possibility to balance their budget … SOMALIA: The African Union peacekeeping mission is planning to open a pro-government radio station in Mogadishu … SCOTLAND: Sixty-one year old Jack Bennie, recently fired by West Sound Radio (1035AM), is taking the station to court, declaring he was fired and replaced with a younger person … For the latest on radio North-of-the-border, check out the radio-Info Canada discussion board – Discuss it.