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

Dentists reluctant to back fresh dental plan

admin /7 May, 2012

The CDDS dental scheme is great for those with medical problems impacting on teething problems, Diabetes mellitus for example. It is to be hoped that this plan is not discontinued.   Dentists reluctant to back fresh dental plan AM By Emily Bourke Updated May 07, 2012 10:00:02 Photo: Some dentists say they are nervous about Continue Reading →

Death and sorrow as tornado wreaks havoc in Japan

admin /7 May, 2012

More severe weather events throughout the world. Climate Change ??? Death and sorrow as tornado wreaks havoc in Japan From:The Daily Telegraph May 07, 201212:00AM 0 People look at damaged buildings after a tornado struck Tsukuba city, northeast of Tokyo / Pic: AP Source: The Daily Telegraph This photo taken by an anonymous Tsukuba resident Continue Reading →

Deepest tunnels for new North West Rail Link

admin /7 May, 2012

With cash strapped governments and the steelmaking industry considering closure, it is difficult to see how major infrastructure can proceed. Deepest tunnels for new North West Rail Link by: EXCLUSIVE by Alicia Wood From:The Daily Telegraph April 04, 201212:00AM 4 comments 0 Source: The Daily Telegraph PEOPLE’S PLAN – BE HEARD NOW IT will be Continue Reading →

Govt decline to fund Rail Link

admin /6 May, 2012

Govt decline to fund Rail Link Updated: 06:57, Monday May 7, 2012 The federal government has knocked back a NSW request for it to fund the North West Rail Link, suggesting more buses be put on instead. The NSW government had asked Infrastructure Australia to partially fund the $8.5 billion project, linking Sydney’s northwestern suburbs Continue Reading →

Are We in the Midst of a Sixth Mass Extinction?

admin /6 May, 2012

Alert Name: CLIMATE CHANGE NEWS May 6, 2012 Compiled: 1:28 AM In the Region/Connecticut – To Repair the Shore, or Retreat? By LISA PREVOST (NYT) Connecticut state lawmakers have formed a Shoreline Preservation Task Force to grapple with the effects of climate change and rising sea levels. Science and Truth: We’re All in It Together Continue Reading →