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Australia’s hottest year was no freak event: humans caused it

Neville /7 January, 2014

Home About Publications Science update Strategy update Communications update Brightsiding Already dangerous? 07 January 2014 Australia’s hottest year was no freak event: humans caused it by Sophie Lewis and David Karoly, via The Conversation Australia saw extreme heat and bushfires in 2013. Flickr/Rossco ( Image Focus Australia ) The Bureau of Meteorology has confirmed that Continue Reading →

A lot more is at stake than just whaling

Neville /7 January, 2014

Header PromoThe Drum on ABC News 24 News Home The Drum Home Contributors Opinion Archive Contribute Print Email Facebook Twitter More Comments (201) A lot more is at stake than just whaling By Donald Rothwell Posted 6 hours 59 minutes ago Photo: New images of Japanese whaling have triggered fresh calls for the Abbott Government Continue Reading →

‘Significant’ Australian heatwave sets new records and produces temperatures as high as 49.3C

Neville /6 January, 2014

ABC NewsRadio ‘Significant’ Australian heatwave sets new records and produces temperatures as high as 49.3C Recent Podcasts Listen Live A significant heatwave affected central and eastern interior of Australia over the New Year period with substantial areas having their hottest day on record, and it’s not over yet – the heatwave continues to scorch parts Continue Reading →

ACCC chairman Sims argues the benefits of privatisation

Neville /6 January, 2014

Print Email Facebook Twitter More ACCC chairman Sims argues the benefits of privatisation By business reporters Michael Janda and Justine Parker Updated 1 hour 21 minutes ago Photo: Australia Post has been put forward as a potential privatisation target by some think tanks. (Nic MacBean: ABC News) Map: Australia The competition watchdog is urging governments Continue Reading →

Has the Geneva agreement undercut sanctions to stop Iran’s nuclear program?

Neville /4 January, 2014

Has the Geneva agreement undercut sanctions to stop Iran’s nuclear program? By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL, JERUSALEM POST CORRESPONDENT 01/05/2014 01:06 Tweet Select Language​▼ The deal between the major powers and the Islamic Republic opened the investment floodgates for Western companies seeking to capitalize on a new business environment in Iran. Iranian FM Zarif embraces French FM Continue Reading →