Mark Colvin

                   

Garnaut lays down numbers for emissions plan

abc.net.au     Sep 5, 2008   29 related          

The Federal Government's climate change advisor, Professor Ross Garnaut, has put some numbers on the table in his latest report on tackling climate change. And they're numbers which the business community and green groups...                    

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New GG will win hearts everywhere: Bligh

abc.net.au     Sep 5, 2008   28 related          

Quentin Bryce today became Australia's 25th Governor-General, and the first woman in the job. But Ms Bryce isn't new to Vice-Regal duties, she's just finished five years as the Queensland Governor. That state's Premier...                    

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Auckland Council to ban homeless in CBD

abc.net.au     Sep 5, 2008   3 related          

In New Zealand, groups working with the homeless are furious at a plan to ban homeless people from central Auckland. The Auckland City Council wants police to be given greater powers so they can force homeless people out...                    

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James Hardie shares drop after civil action announcement

abc.net.au     Sep 5, 2008   2 related          

MARK COLVIN: Finally to business and finance on the markets with Lexi Metherell. LEXI METHERELL: Thanks Mark. Ex-James Hardie executives have escaped criminal proceedings, with ASIC announcing today it hasn't been able to...                    

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Rees faces tough job in NSW Govt

abc.net.au     Sep 5, 2008   14 related          

So who is Nathan Rees? He's only been in Parliament for a year and a half, but the rumours about him as a potential leader started two or three months ago. The new Premier faces a massive job with the state's finances, and...                    

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Interview: ABC correspondent discusses Republic Palin

abc.net.au     Sep 4, 2008   4,767 related          

For the Republican faithful, it's almost as if the vice-presidential nominee is now the true focus rather than the man who's actually running for president, John McCain. But will the rest of America see Sarah Palin as a...                    

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Neal accused of 'bullying' Nelson

abc.net.au     Sep 4, 2008   41 related          

It seems that the federal Labor backbencher Belinda Neal just can't avoid controversy. A day after she escaped charges over the so-called 'Iguana-gate' affair, Ms Neal's behaviour is yet again under the spotlight. This...                    

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Irwin vows to take on mining company over exploration

abc.net.au     Sep 4, 2008   14 related          

Two years ago today, a stingray killed the TV star known as the Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin. His widow, Terri, has had little chance to mourn her late husband today, because she's got a new battle to fight. Mrs Irwin...                    

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Australian Paralympian disqualified from Games

abc.net.au     Sep 4, 2008   1 related          

In two days Beijing will burst into life again as the Paralympics begin. But even as the competitors start settling in to the athletes' village, controversy has hit the Australian team. Visually impaired field athlete...                    

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Aust trade balance swings into red

abc.net.au     Sep 4, 2008          

In two days Beijing will burst into life again as the Paralympics begin. But even as the competitors start settling in to the athletes' village, controversy has hit the Australian team. Visually impaired field athlete...                    

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