Four baby echidnas have been succcessfully bred in captivity in Queensland.
Source: http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Hurt Qld climber 'fell up to 40 metres'
A woman who fell from a cliff in southeast Queensland may have tumbled 40 metres.
Source: http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/2013/05/05/11/40/woman-critical-after-qld-mountain-fall
CIC trims stake in Singapore commodity trader Noble Group
China Investment Corp. raised US$310.6 million from sale of Noble's shares.
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UBS pays ?1.1bn bail in France
Bail relates to claims the Swiss bank helped rich French clients hide money in Switzerland.
Labor faces internal revolt over 457 reforms: report
Gillard scrambles to dampen cabinet, caucus dissent. 8 Mar 2013 4:37 AM
Poppy fascism
British broadcaster Jon Snow has been criticised for not wearing a poppy on air.
Source: http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/
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Cops called on grandfather, girl playing at beach
A fun day at the beach turned sour for a Sydney grandfather and his six-year-old granddaughter after somebody saw the little girl swimming naked and called police.
Taiwan leader backs Hong Kong protesters
Ma Ying-jeou throws his weight behind Hong Kong's democracy protesters.
Source: http://www.businessspectator.com.au/news/2014/9/30/china/taiwan-leader-backs-hong-kong-protesters
Best way to breed a pig
The RSPCA claims indoor pig farming can be done humanely but no Australian farms meet their standards.
Source: http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/
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Monday, September 29, 2014
Hong Kong protests may hurt retailers
Protests come at beginning of week-long National Day holiday in China.
Source: http://www.businessspectator.com.au/news/2014/9/30/china/hong-kong-protests-may-hurt-retailers
False alarm in toddler battery case
UPDATE: Fears a toddler swallowed a battery yesterday on the Sunshine Coast have turned out to be a false alarm.
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Dive into ABC Splash
A new education website for teachers and students with free video, audio and games that support the Australian curriculum.
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WEEKEND ECONOMIST: Inevitable injection
The Reserve Bank says easier conditions are having an effect but with national accounts showing growth momentum slowing and ongoing weakness in the labour market, there is room for stimulus. 8 Mar 2013 6:45 PM
Why we?re giving Clem7 the swerve
THE operators of Brisbane’s beleaguered Clem7 tunnel have discovered why motorists avoid it - and it’s nothing to do with the toll.
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UK PM defends privileged upbringing
UK Prime Minister David Cameron has told a newspaper "I am the first of my family not to be a stockbroker in about six generations".
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Aust dollar hits nine-month low
Local currency falls to lowest point since late January as US counterpart continues to strengthen.
Source: http://www.businessspectator.com.au/news/2014/9/29/australian-dollar/aust-dollar-hits-nine-month-low
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Mammals declining in Kakadu National Park
A CONFERENCE held in Alice Springs this week will hear that Australia's mammal populations are continuing to shrink, with serious consequences.
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Stiglitz's GDP seeds start to sprout
Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz has long challenged GDP as a measure of true value, and while his message struggles to gain traction in the US, other countries are beginning to listen. 8 Mar 2013 6:45 PM
Air BNB
A couch surfing start-up is helping to house people displaced by Hurricane Sandy.
Source: http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Labor accused of partisan funding in western Sydney
Western Sydney groups told to resubmit rejected projects. 8 Mar 2013 4:27 PM
Best way to breed a pig
The RSPCA claims indoor pig farming can be done humanely but no Australian farms meet their standards.
Source: http://www.abc.net.au/bestof/
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China's industrial profits fall in August
Profits at industrial companies decline for the first time in two years as slowdown deepens.
Source: http://www.businessspectator.com.au/news/2014/9/28/china/chinas-industrial-profits-fall-august
NBN Co chief claims leaked Melton pilot has a 'bad smell'
Denies report is an official company document.
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EDITOR'S PICKS
In this week's essential reading guide Kohler predicts more heady times for the dollar, Gottliebsen explains a Wall Street surge, Bartholomeusz corrects an ore price furphy and Burgess analyses a political surprise. 8 Mar 2013 6:45 PM
Wall Street rallies
US markets lift as investors rebound from largest one-day loss since July.
Source: http://www.businessspectator.com.au/news/2014/9/26/financial-markets/wall-street-rallies
Aust stocks close flat after hitting fresh 54-month high
Local market little changed after small gains on Wall St overnight. 7 Mar 2013 4:15 PM
Tinkler avoids NSW court session, faces arrest theat
Miner's lawyer makes last ditch effort to stop questioning in Supreme Court as opposition barrister threatens Tinkler with arrest. 8 Mar 2013 4:19 PM
Refugees could be resettled in Cambodia this year: Morrison
Federal government to give Cambodia $40 million in extra development assistance over next four years.
Pilot crash-lands flaming motorglider
A QUEENSLAND pilot has crash-landed his motorglider after engine trouble made the aircraft catch fire.
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Wall Street rallies
US markets lift as investors rebound from largest one-day loss since July.
Source: http://www.businessspectator.com.au/news/2014/9/26/financial-markets/wall-street-rallies
Wall Street rallies
US markets lift as investors rebound from largest one-day loss since July.
Source: http://www.businessspectator.com.au/news/2014/9/26/financial-markets/wall-street-rallies
Saturday, September 27, 2014
A lucky country rich with pessimists
Australia has a tendency towards a glass half empty view, but the Chinese economy, house prices and bank funding suggest our economy will weather the global storm, and the challenges that lie beyond the current crisis. 24 Jul 2012 3:17 PM
Hurt Qld climber 'fell up to 40 metres'
A woman who fell from a cliff in southeast Queensland may have tumbled 40 metres.
Source: http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/2013/05/05/11/40/woman-critical-after-qld-mountain-fall
How Modi?s 'Make in India' is turning red tape into red carpet
The Indian Prime Minister is being hailed as a visionary for his efforts to transform the nation into a global manufacturing hub.
'We can win'
Labor can defeat Abbott at the next election, Gillard says
Source: http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/2013/05/05/10/41/labor-can-win-the-election-gillard
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iPad man sparks Sydney Airport delays
A SECURITY breach at Sydney Airport was caused by a passenger concentrating on his iPad and not on where he was going.
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Labor's Kate Jones confirms she will recontest Ashgrove against Premier ... - Courier Mail
Courier Mail | Labor's Kate Jones confirms she will recontest Ashgrove against Premier ... Courier Mail FORMER Labor minister Kate Jones has confirmed she will take on Campbell Newman in the state election, accusing the Premier of being a ?bully? who sought to ostracise and sack those with different views. The Sunday Mail can reveal Ms Jones yesterday ... Newman's use of mental health as a political weapon shocks MP Can the sophomore impact save Campbell Newman in Ashgrove? |
Hurt Qld climber 'fell up to 40 metres'
A woman who fell from a cliff in southeast Queensland may have tumbled 40 metres.
Source: http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/2013/05/05/11/40/woman-critical-after-qld-mountain-fall
Toowoomba Second Range Crossing funding a solid commitment
Funding for the Toowoomba Second Range Crossing project remains a priority commitment for the Australian Government. Mr Truss said, with the Australian Government providing 80 per cent of total project funding, the request to access the Queensland Government funding model for the Toowoomba Second Range Crossing is completely reasonable. The Toowoomba Second Range Crossing project will involve the construction of a bypass route to the north of Toowoomba, approximately 41 kilometres in length, running from the Warrego Highway at Helidon in the east, to the Gore Highway at Athol in the west.
Petrol pumps deny website allows fixing
Petrol retailers deny suggestions a website listing live pump prices could enable price fixing.
Media Release: Man charged wtih proceeds of crime offence - Australian Federal Police
This is a joint media release between the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Queensland Police Service (QPS). A 32-year-old Kingston man has been charged with proceeds of crime offences as part of an ongoing operation being conducted by the Brisbane based Joint Counter Terrorism Team (JCTT), which includes members of the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Queensland Police Service (QPS). As a result of this investigation, the 32-year-old man has been charged with one count of dealing in proceeds of crime (money or property worth $1000 or more), contrary to section 400.7(2) of the Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth).
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Friday, September 26, 2014
Australia?s bizarre fibre diet
However strange the NBN debate's exclusion of recent technological developments, it won't change until after the election. At that point WiFi connections should be explored. 27 Feb 2013 8:03 AM
Broken bones in hot air balloon crash
TWO people have been taken to hospital after a hot-air balloon accident near Beaudesert this morning.
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