Pyne attacked over reform calls Date January 30, 2013 – 10:31AM 57 reading now Read later Judith Ireland Breaking News Reporter View more articles from Judith Ireland Follow Judith on Twitter inShare. Pin It submit to reddit Email article Print . Christopher Pyne Photo: Andrew Meares Liberal frontbencher Christopher Pyne has pledged to increase parliamentary Continue Reading →
Insurance companies warned about fire services levy ABCJanuary 30, 2013, 10:33 am tweet Email Print Insurance companies are being warned they face fines of up to $10 million if they continue to charge customers for Victoria’s fire services levy (FSL). The levy, which pays for fire services, has been paid by home owners as part Continue Reading →
Sea change: the Bay of Bengal’s vanishing islands Rapid erosion and rising sea levels are increasingly threatening the existence of islands off the coast of Bangladesh and India Share192 inShare.0 Email John Vidal in Cox’s Bazar The Guardian, Tuesday 29 January 2013 12.12 GMT Disappearing world … a project for climate refugees near Cox’s Bazar, Continue Reading →
Disrupted sleep linked to disrupted memories AM By Will Ockenden Updated Tue Jan 29, 2013 9:57am AEDT Photo: The study found younger people who got a good night’s sleep did much better than older subjects. (Peter Macdiarmid: Getty Images) Related Story: Tired Australians risk accidents, mood disorders Related Story: Study reveals miners’ mental health risk Continue Reading →
Prime Minister Julia Gillard tipped to announce big spending cut By Malcolm Farr, National Political Editor news.com.au January 30, 201312:00AM Increase Text Size Decrease Text Size Print Email The Gillard Government is hunting for money to cover extra education funding. Picture: Kym Smith Source: The Daily Telegraph The Gillard Government is hunting for money to Continue Reading →
Your say: Ipswich mayor attacks insurance industry ABCUpdated January 30, 2013, 9:53 am tweet Email Print Ipswich Mayor Paul Pisasale has accused the insurance industry of trying to evade its responsibilities in the wake of disasters like the floods in Queensland and New South Wales. Last night the Insurance Council of Australia’s Rob Whelan told Continue Reading →