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
Amnesty inspectors appalled by Nauru conditions Posted 1 hour 42 minutes ago Photo: Many of the asylum seekers are suffering from mental and physical problems. (ABC News: Rod Henshaw) Related Story: Amnesty to tour Nauru detention facilities Related Story: Bail extended for asylum seekers accused of riot Related Story: Advocates fear asylum seekers will die Continue Reading →
They were in tears… Inbox x GetUp! 11:02 AM (10 minutes ago) to me ~An update on our campaign to make poker machines safer for communities~ Dear NEVILLE, This weekend, GetUp members across the country gathered outside local Woolworths stores to spread the word about the company’s heavy investment in dangerous poker machines. This message Continue Reading →
NET Syndicated VIC News Malcolm Turnbull reveals that ‘thousands and thousands of people’ urge him to set up own political party by: Phillip Hudson From:Herald Sun November 20, 201212:00AM Rudd Turnbull political party Watch Close Rudd Turnbull political party A question from the audience on Q and A has suggested Kevin Rudd and Malcolm Turnbull Continue Reading →
Keystone XL activists to press Obama again to block oil pipeline Environmental groups to hold rally at White House on Sunday after president promised to make climate change a priority Share231 inShare5 Email Suzanne Goldenberg, US environment correspondent guardian.co.uk, Saturday 17 November 2012 20.44 GMT Jump to comments (36) Opponents of the Keystone XL pipeline Continue Reading →
NET Syndicated NSW News Heavy times for Sydney light rail by: EXCLUSIVE by Andew Clennell From:The Daily Telegraph November 20, 201212:00 AM Artist’s impression … Sydney City Council’s vision for the light rail. Source: The Daily Telegraph TRANSPORT Minister Gladys Berejiklian is staking her reputation on a third push for light rail down George St Continue Reading →
Rio set to open mammoth Mongolian mine By China correspondent Stephen McDonell, ABCNovember 20, 2012, 9:25 am tweet0 Email Print Australian mining giant Rio Tinto is preparing to open one of the world’s biggest copper mines in southern Mongolia, and before it has even started operating the mine has already pushed the country’s GDP growth Continue Reading →