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Battle of the Bridges »
THE rivalry between Melbourne and Sydney has continued with Melbourne planning a $20m lighting upgrade to its Westgate Bridge. Roads and Ports minister Tim Pallas has said that it will rival and look even better than Sydney’s Harbour Bridge – which makes the competition between the two cities even bigger. For years, Melbourne and Sydney have been [...]
Cultures inflame Melbourne’s tennis action »
SERBIAN and Croatians are ruining it for Melbourne’s Australian Open in what is known as Melbourne’s biggest party event. But party all you like as long as you don’t ruin it for others. On the first day of action on Monday, several Croatian fans took it upon themselves to begin a fight with the Serbians [...]
The Liberal Party Turmoil: Turnbull vs Hockey »
The political rubble that is the Australian Liberal Party continues to self implode, this week with rumours there is yet again a leadership dispute within the party.
Costello Ends His Reign in Parliament »
The Australian Liberal Party has lost yet another high profile politician, with the announcement today former Federal Treasurer Peter Costello has resigned from Parliament.
Gorgon Gas Project Given Go Ahead »
The $43 billion Gorgon gas project has finally been given the green light with Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett signing off on the deal at a meeting with the major stakeholders today.
Brendan Nelson Quits Politics »
Former opposition leader Brendan Neilson has announced today he will step down from his parliamentary obligations and quit politics at the end of the month. An emotional Dr Nelson fronted the media in Sydney, confirming the speculation
Australia’s Radical Health Care Overhaul »
THE FACTS: After 16 months of deliberation by 10 health policy experts, the final report by the National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission was released yesterday, with PM Kevin Rudd welcoming the proposed changes to Australia’s health care.
Australia’s Carbon Trust »
THE FACTS: The Rudd government yesterday announced the $75.8 million Carbon trust initiative would be based in Brisbane and headed by former Liberal defence and environment minister senator, Robert Hill. The trust was designed to reduce Australia’s greenhouse footprint by altering the energy use by Australian businesses and households. The government plans to invest the [...]
Costello Resignation »
THE FACTS: Former Australian Treasurer Peter Costello announced on June 15, 2009 that he would not contest his seat in parliament at the next federal election. Mr Costello served as Federal Treasurer between 1996 and 2007 and has served the Higgins electorate since 1990. Mr Costello has been under public and media pressure to declare [...]
OzCar Affair »
THE FACTS: The OzCar affair is a political issue that occurred in June 2009 and refers to allegations that Treasurer Wayne Swan and Prime Minister Kevin Rudd tried to secure special treatment for car dealer John Grant, who is also a friend of the pair. Opposition leader Malcolm Turnbull accused Mr Rudd of giving Mr [...]