Archive for January, 2007

Major parties must address climate change causes: Brown

Wednesday, January 31st, 2007

The Australian Greens say it is farcical for the Federal Government and the Opposition to express concern about water shortages while supporting policies that promote climate change.
Greens leader Bob Brown says the water crisis and warnings about the future of the Great Barrier Reef are indications of the severity of climate change.
Senator Brown says the […]

Joe Biden: Hillary Clinton’s Plan for Iraq a ‘Disaster’

Wednesday, January 31st, 2007

Joe Biden: Hillary Clinton’s Plan for Iraq a ‘Disaster’ Delaware Senator Enters ‘08 Race for White House
Jan. 31, 2007 - New presidential candidate Sen. Joe Biden says rival Sen. Hillary Clinton’s plan for Iraq would be a “disaster,” as he filed papers to form an exploratory committee today for a run for the […]

MP angered by election opponent’s advisory role

Wednesday, January 31st, 2007

A Victorian Liberal MP is angry the State Government has hired his Labor opponent from last November’s state election.
Bill Tilley defeated ALP candidate Lisa Mahood in the north-east Victorian seat of Benambra.
The former Wodonga Mayor has since been hired to give political advice on the region directly to the Premier.
Mr Tilley says that is the […]

Rann vows to maintain Murray-Darling fight

Wednesday, January 31st, 2007

South Australian Premier Mike Rann says he will not give up his campaign for an independent body to run the Murray-Darling system, despite a letter from the Prime Minister apparently ignoring the suggestion.
John Howard’s letter to the state premiers, detailing his $10 billion offer for the Commonwealth to take over river management, proposes a new […]

Abbott urged to plan for Indigenous population growth

Wednesday, January 31st, 2007

The Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory (AMSANT) says the federal Health Minister, Tony Abbott, must take recent Aboriginal population projections seriously and start planning now for more resources.
Charles Darwin University researchers say the Indigenous population in the NT will increase by 56 per cent over 25 years to almost 100,000 people.
The research also […]