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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

Greenhouse gas levels pass symbolic 400ppm CO2 milestone

admin /1 June, 2012

Greenhouse gas levels pass symbolic 400ppm CO2 milestone Monitoring stations in the Arctic detect record levels of carbon dioxide, higher than ever above ‘safe’ 350ppm mark Share250 Email Associated Press guardian.co.uk, Friday 1 June 2012 12.50 BST The Arctic Ocean with leads and cracks in the ice cover of north of Alaska. Photograph: Courtesy Eric Continue Reading →

Bizarre scenes and shifting mood in Parliament

admin /1 June, 2012

Bizarre scenes and shifting mood in Parliament The Drum By ABC’s Barrie Cassidy Posted June 01, 2012 07:07:51 Photo: Australians have known for years that Tony Abbott can be a bit whacky. (ABC TV) Related Story: Suspended Thomson votes with Coalition It could have been worse. Imagine if the actors in the bizarre scenes in Continue Reading →

Worried MPs are reluctant to judge Thomson

admin /1 June, 2012

Worried MPs are reluctant to judge Thomson June 2, 2012 Read later Concerned … the acting Speaker, Anna Burke, says standards of civility are among the worst she has seen in her 14 years in Parliament. Photo: Mal Fairclough MEMBERS of Parliament’s powerful privileges committee are unenthusiastic about pursuing Craig Thomson and will mount a Continue Reading →