Australia is losing its “fair go” culture and is under threat from a elite and rich group of wealthy business people – including Andrew forest, Gina Rinehart and Clive Palmer – who are using their riches to undermine good Policy and threaten our democracy –says Treasurer Wayne Swan . Mr swan has steered most businesses in Australia through the GFC with much … [Read more...] about Are the wealthy taking over Australia ?
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Iran gets tough, Australia gets tougher
Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd has said Australia will follow the European Union in banning Iranian oil imports, after talks with his British counterpart in London. Iran has been reported in the press widely to have made a threat to block the strait of hormuz through which oil passes through to the rest of the world. Blocking this could result in a oil price hike affecting … [Read more...] about Iran gets tough, Australia gets tougher
Ancient Aboriginal “Iwaidja” language app to be launched for smartphones
A thousand year old aboriginal language “IWAIDJA” app for smartphones and tablets is to be launched in may Using $100,000 of federal funding.This aborigianl language is one of about 50 known Aboriginal languages of Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory The aboriginal language of Iwaidja is thousands of years old but on Croker Island only about 150 people still speak … [Read more...] about Ancient Aboriginal “Iwaidja” language app to be launched for smartphones
Australian Business Newspapers and News reporting to focus on building online presence
As The NBN gets launched nationally Australians are getting better broadband speeds and more people now are changing the habits rapidly to check the Australian news online rather than picking up a print newspaper or magazine. The advance in technology with the help of new gadgets like Ipads, Netbooks and Smartphones have made news easily available on the go and … [Read more...] about Australian Business Newspapers and News reporting to focus on building online presence
The good Black stuff that everyone wants– Coal
India and china have been scouring the Australian shores for good deals on acquisitions this past year for our gold in black , coking coal and thermal coal resources. Australia is one of the world’s largest miner and exporter of coal. Prices for coking coal, used to make steel, may rise 50 percent next year to $291 a metric ton. Rising demand in China and India for … [Read more...] about The good Black stuff that everyone wants– Coal