 WA today | Stimulus objection 'chilling' The Australian, Australia THE Australian Government has argued it would be "chilling" and absurd if a High Court action brought by an academic succeeded in blocking the $900 cash handout to taxpayers as part of the $42 billion stimulus package. The case, originally set down for ... Rudd handout cheques not cleared yet High Court challenge to tax bonus D-day for $900 cash bonus |
March 2009
Monthly Archive
The State’s cheese industry is positioning itself for a bigger slice of the international action with a new program aimed at establishing South Australia as the leading cheese skills centre in the nation.
The Global Green Challenge, an event to promote alternative energy vehicles, has been launched by South Australian Premier Mike Rann.
Stage two of one of Australia’s premier marine research and teaching organisations - the Lincoln Marine Science Centre (LMSC) at Port Lincoln - has opened.
 TVNZ | An open relationship The Australian, Australia China Minmetals' bid for OZ Minerals, for example, was blocked last week because the Prominent Hill copper-gold mine was located within South Australia's Woomera Prohibited Area. The nature of China's command economy, in which major companies such as ... Opposition criticises Rudd's China connection Australian airport death used to justify new police powers ARTHUR I CYR: Rudd a strategic ally |
 Australia.TO | Fortescue all-clear a boost Melbourne Herald Sun, Australia Mr Swan's decision to wave through Valin's tie-up with Fortescue is likely to fuel the heated national debate over the growing presence of Chinese government-owned companies in Australia's vital resources sector. The Treasurer is also considering a ... China wins approval to buy more of miner Australia Approves China’s Investment in Fortescue Fortescue 'will maintain independence' |
 nowwearetalking | Govt set to announce broadband tender ABC Online, Australia STEPHEN CONROY, BROADBAND & COMMUNICATIONS MINISTER (12 March, 2009): The National Broadband Network will be one of the largest infrastructure projects ever undertaken by any Australian government. GREG HOY: The NBN will render Telstra's old wholesale ... Rudd on the road to disaster |
Police association backs calls to get tough on organised crime ABC Online, Australia "I'm seeking a bipartisan approach to this serious issue," he said. "Basically we have no organised crime legislation in the ACT and it's imperative that we get it, particularly if it's going to be introduced in NSW and South Australia." |
 Sydney Morning Herald | AMA wants more help for junior doctors ABC Online, Australia The Australian Medical Association (AMA) is pleased the New South Wales Government has moved quickly to address concerns raised by several junior Hunter Valley doctors, but says more needs to be done. Last year's Garling Hospital Inquiry was told young ... March 30: Politics briefing Prognosis positive, say the doctors Damning report for health system |
Duck hunters 'helping South Australian economy' NEWS.com.au, Australia It is the first SA season since 2006 with the Government saying a survey of duck numbers supports a limited hunt. However, The Greens and the RSPCA have called for future hunts to be stopped, with Greens MP Mark Parnell planning to introduce ... |
