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US-Iran confrontation enters dangerous new stage

admin /6 July, 2012

US-Iran confrontation enters dangerous new stageAxis of LogicThe US-led confrontation with Iran over its nuclear programs has reached a dangerous new stage, following the stalling of international talks and the imposition of extra sanctions on Iran, designed to cripple its economy. The Obama administration has …See all stories on this topic »

Former Defence chief warns against turning boats back

admin /6 July, 2012

Former Defence chief warns against turning boats back by chief political correspondent Simon Cullen Updated July 06, 2012 09:52:03 Photo: Desperate measures: The SIEV 36 exploded after being sabotaged shortly after being intercepted by the Navy near Ashmore Reef in 2009 (Australian Defence Force) Related Story: ‘Nothing new’ about asylum distress call tactics Related Story: Continue Reading →

Suppliers squeezed: Woolies accused

admin /6 July, 2012

Suppliers squeezed: Woolies accused Mark Hawthorne, Madeleine Heffernan July 6, 2012 Read later Comments 117 Woolworths is accused of putting suppliers in a vice. Photo: Reuters WOOLWORTHS is looking to squeeze price cuts from scores of suppliers to help fund its price war with Coles – and buyers from the supermarket giant have threatened to Continue Reading →

NSW eyes $250 emergency services tax

admin /6 July, 2012

NSW eyes $250 emergency services tax Updated: 04:45, Friday July 6, 2012 A new tax of about $250 per year could be imposed on NSW property owners to pay for emergency services. A property-based tax is being considered to raise the more than $1 billion a year needed to keep firefighters, police, paramedics and the Continue Reading →

Families sick in Qld gas field- Hutton

admin /5 July, 2012

Families sick in Qld gas field- Hutton Updated: 16:16, Thursday July 5, 2012 A number of Queenslanders living near coal seam gas (CSG) wells are reporting symptoms consistent with exposure to gas, the Australian Medical Association (AMA) says. AMA Queensland’s Dr Christian Rowan says the association is aware of a concerning number of patients who Continue Reading →