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
News 8 new results for volcanoes Fooled You! Richard Branson’s Volcano Journey PrankLiveScience.comBritish tycoon and explorer of the universe Sir Richard Branson has announced what may be his boldest endeavor yet: a trip to the scalding heart of an active volcano. Too bad it was his April Fools’ prank. The billionaire created a new website Continue Reading →
Craig Thomson and the politics of slow corrosion April 3, 2012 – 3:58PM Opinion Read later ANALYSIS IT’S a significant milestone, the decision by Fair Work Australia this afternoon to refer its investigation into the Health Services Union’s national office to the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions. But at one level, we know no more Continue Reading →
21st century solar cooling Posted on March 10, 2012 | 509 Comments by Judith Curry During the 20th century, solar activity increased in magnitude to a so-called grand maximum. It is probable that this high level of solar activity is at or near its end. It is of great interest whether any future reduction in solar Continue Reading →
Franklins owner and grocery wholesaler Metcash will shed 478 jobs as it restructure its business Metcash company details The company on Tuesday said it would merge several of its operations into one business to end duplication and improve efficiency. That would lead to 478 redundancies from its Campbells, merchandising and fresh food businesses. Chief executive Continue Reading →
Auditor-general’s report criticises AusNet tender process Updated April 03, 2012 10:19:51 (Source ABC News) Photo: The ABC was awarded the Australia Network contract on a permanent basis last year. (Australia Network) Related Story: Sky compensated over Australia Network contract Related Story: Australia Network decision sparks fresh Labor rift claims Related Story: Accusations fly over Australia Continue Reading →
Wealthy pay aged care bills – Labor’s pitch for the grey vote by: EXCLUSIVE by Steve Lewis From:The Daily Telegraph April 03, 201212:00AM 23 comments 1 Labor’s pitch … Treasurer Wayne Swan / Pic: Kym Smith. Source: The Daily Telegraph THOUSANDS of wealthy older people will be asked to contribute to the cost of nursing Continue Reading →