Category: General news
Managing director of Ebono Institute and major sponsor of The Generator, Geoff Ebbs, is running against Kevin Rudd in the seat of Griffith at the next Federal election. By the expression on their faces in this candid shot it looks like a pretty dull campaign. Read on
admin /26 November, 2012
Arms Trade Treaty: Wrapping up in 2013? Inbox x Oxfam Campaigns campaigns@updates.oxfam.org.uk 1:08 AM (8 hours ago) to me Oxfam and the Arms Trade Treaty | Control Arms Forward to a Friend Can’t read this email? Arms Trade Treaty Control Arms Dear Neville, Earlier this month, world governments agreed to a new Arms Trade Treaty Continue Reading →
admin /26 November, 2012
Sexism behind Gillard accusations: Milne AAPUpdated November 27, 2012, 9:19 am tweet0 Email Print Australian Greens leader Christine Milne says sexism is behind accusations about Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s past work as a lawyer. Senator Milne said there was a “group of older, white men in Australia” who did not like the idea that at Continue Reading →
admin /26 November, 2012
Wesfarmers considers $1 bet limits after GetUp! pokies campaign Date November 27, 2012 Read later Colin Kruger Business Reporter THE owner of Coles supermarkets, Wesfarmers, is considering $1 bet limits on the poker machines it owns as the company explores options to distance itself from the pubs and gambling business. GetUp! confirmed it had dropped Continue Reading →
admin /26 November, 2012
Government unveils draft NDIS bill Posted 1 hour 20 minutes ago Related Story: Claims of blowout in disability insurance scheme Related Story: Advocates worried by NDIS funding silence Map: Australia The Federal Government has released the details of its long-awaited proposed legislation to begin setting up the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Labor has announced $1 Continue Reading →
admin /26 November, 2012
Macklin releases NDIS draft laws AAPNovember 26, 2012, 11:18 am tweet0 Email Print The federal government has reassured people with disabilities that a planned national insurance scheme will be flexible to adapt to their needs. Disability Reform Minister Jenny Macklin on Monday released draft legislation for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) while visiting a Continue Reading →
admin /25 November, 2012
More trains on late track under new government by: ANDREW CLENNELL From:The Daily Telegraph November 26, 201212:00AM 0 Fewer trains ran on time in the first year of the O’Farrell government than for the three previous years under Labor. Source: AAP FEWER trains ran on time in the first year of the O’Farrell government than Continue Reading →
