Read the IPA’s 75 point list for Abbott Repeal the carbon tax, and don’t replace it. It will be one thing to remove the burden of the carbon tax from the Australian economy. But if it is just replaced by another costly scheme, most of the benefits will be undone. Abolish the Department of Climate Continue Reading →
From: GetUp! Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 6:30 PM Subject: Arrogant and brazen: the right-wing lays out their plan for Australia It was the most exclusive of events: a $500 minimum per head gala fundraising dinner last week for a right-wing think tank. Tony Abbott, Gina Rinehart and Rupert Murdoch took turns sharing the stage. Continue Reading →
More charges laid against former HSU boss AAPUpdated April 9, 2013, 10:29 am tweet Email Print Further charges have been laid against former Health Services Union boss Michael Williamson, a Sydney court has heard. Williamson was charged on Tuesday with one count of cheating or defrauding as a director and one count of money laundering, Continue Reading →
Turnbull unveils Coalition’s broadband plan By science and technology correspondent Jake Sturmer, ABCUpdated April 9, 2013, 9:33 am tweet Email Print The Coalition has released the details of its alternative National Broadband Network plan, proposing a cheaper, but ultimately slower internet service. The Opposition’s communication spokesman Malcolm Turnbull says the network will cost $20.4 billion Continue Reading →
Air Pollution Stunts Coral Growth Apr. 7, 2013 — A new study has found that pollution from fine particles in the air — mainly the result of burning coal or volcanic eruptions — can shade corals from sunlight and cool the surrounding water resulting in reduced growth rates. ——————————————————————————– Share This: 9 Related Ads: •Coral Continue Reading →
New Emissions Standards Would Fuel Shift from Coal to Natural Gas Apr. 5, 2013 — The cost of complying with tougher EPA air-quality standards could spur an increased shift away from coal and toward natural gas for electricity generation, according to a new Duke University study. ——————————————————————————– Share This: 5 Related Ads: •More Energy •Natural Continue Reading →