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
Extreme weather of last decade part of larger pattern linked to global warming Posted: 25 Mar 2012 02:32 PM PDT The past decade has been one of unprecedented weather extremes. Scientists now argue that the high incidence of extremes is not merely accidental. From the many single events a pattern emerges. At least for extreme Continue Reading →
Rival freight terminals put traffic curbs at risk Jacob Saulwick March 26, 2012 Read later Ads by Google Get A Market Leading Rate Rabodirect.com.au/Term-Deposits Get The Highest Rate Of 6.50%pa* – RaboDirect, Australia’s Safest Bank Impasse … there are competing interests over the organisation of Port Botany’s freight trucks. Photo: Louise Kennerley A DISPUTE is Continue Reading →
Flood disaster fears for Hawkesbury growth area Catherine Armitage March 26, 2012 EXPERTS have warned that a flood in the Hawkesbury-Nepean valley comparable to the one that devastated parts of Brisbane in January last year is inevitable, with catastrophic consequences for some of Sydney’s fastest-growing residential areas. Passions are running high on the Hawkesbury following Continue Reading →
This would be an absolute travesty. We must honour those who fought and paid the supreme sacrifice. Those of us who lost loved ones, relatives and friends, must have the opportunity to honour them as we always have. Lest we forget. Anzac Day centenary has risks: review 00:13 AEDT Mon Mar 26 2012 10 hours Continue Reading →
Drum Wrap: Queensland voted The Drum The Drum Posted March 26, 2012 09:05:29 Photo: LNP leader and premier-elect Campbell Newman waves to the crowd at a victory function at the Brisbane Hilton after the state election. (AAP) Related Story: Pitt considers bid for Labor leadership Related Story: Newman promises to rule Queensland with dignity Related Continue Reading →
After Bligh, the deluge: Gillard’s own day of reckoning awaits her March 26, 2012 Opinion Read later Comments 83 “Bligh’s government suffered because of broken promises and a perception of incompetency.” Photo: Harrison Saragossi If Julia Gillard were a coal miner, her canaries would not just be dead – they would be dead, buried and Continue Reading →