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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

Senate rejects gay marriage bill

admin /20 September, 2012

With all the devisiveness over this issue, it may be more prudent to put it to the people in the form of a referendum. Let the voters decide.   Senate rejects gay marriage bill Date September 20, 2012 – 4:56PM 53 reading now 116 Read later Dan Harrison and Judith Ireland inShare Pin It Email Continue Reading →

Severe Weather Preparedness KSPR

admin /20 September, 2012

Severe Weather PreparednessKSPROne of the most frequent weather events in our area are severe thunderstorms, with thunderstorm watches and warnings usually the first alerts to be issued during severe outbreaks. Lightning is dangerous and has the potential to kill as well as …See all stories on this topic » MSU gets grant to study extreme Continue Reading →

Climate scientists put predictions to the test

admin /20 September, 2012

Climate scientists put predictions to the test Posted: 19 Sep 2012 04:12 PM PDT A study has found that climate-prediction models are good at forecasting long-term climate patterns on a global scale but lose their edge when applied to time frames shorter than three decades and on smaller geographic scales. The goal of the research Continue Reading →

NSW same-sex marriage bill likely to pass

admin /19 September, 2012

NSW same-sex marriage bill likely to pass By Toby Mann and Sophie Tarr, AAPUpdated September 19, 2012, 5:11 pm tweet0 Email Print A same-sex marriage bill should pass NSW parliament after party leaders announced they will let members have a conscience vote, members of a cross-party working group say. The working group will soon draft Continue Reading →

Windsor calls for investigation into Cubbie bids

admin /18 September, 2012

Windsor calls for investigation into Cubbie bids Updated 1 hour 23 minutes ago Photo: A dozen Australian investors interested in buying Cubbie Station were knocked back. (ABC TV) Related Story: Higher Aussie bids for Cubbie knocked back Map: QLD Independent MP Tony Windsor is calling for an investigation into claims Australian investors offered a higher Continue Reading →