Sunday, February 28, 2016

Shark nets breach Commonwealth environmental laws, says NSW ... and other top stories.

  • Shark nets breach Commonwealth environmental laws, says NSW ...

    Shark nets breach Commonwealth environmental laws, says NSW minister Updated February 29, 2016 13:24:37 The New South Wales primary industries minister says the shark nets along the east coast of Australia cannot be rolled out elsewhere as they breach Commonwealth environmental laws.There were calls from board-riding clubs on the state's north coast to have the nets, which are in place on beaches in Newcastle, Sydney, Wollongong and the Gold Coast, installed following l..
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  • The tea towels that speak of a country town's changing face and ...

    The tea towels that speak of a country town's changing face and ...
    The tea towels that speak of a country town's changing face and grassroots community development Updated February 29, 2016 08:14:04 While they may be useful for drying up dishes, the 150 locally-designed and printed souvenir tea towels that have just gone on sale at Kandos in central west New South Wales tell a deeper story.They have come about as the town of around 1,300 people moves its identity beyond its industrial past, into one that's branching out into cultural..
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  • A tale of two economies, but no recession

    Alan Kohler is one of Australia’s most experienced business commentators. Alan has been a trusted source of investment advice to Australians for many years, and in 2005 he founded Eureka Report - Australia’s #1 online investment report. Along with Robert Gottliebsen and Stephen Bartholomeusz, Alan also founded Business Spectator, the popular business news and commentary website. Alan is the regular finance presenter on the ABC News and producer of the popular nightly graph (or two).
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  • Mitchell Pearce's NRL career should end over lewd video, says ...

    Mitchell Pearce's NRL career should end over lewd video, says ...
    Mitchell Pearce's NRL career should end over lewd video, says women's adviser Updated February 29, 2016 07:57:55 The NRL should end the career of Mitchell Pearce, according to the game's women's adviser Catherine Lumby.Pearce arrived back in Australia on Sunday after a month-long stint in a Thai rehab clinic after his drunken escapade and lewd actions towards a dog on Australia Day.The Sydney Roosters half-back issued a second apology upon his return, admitting he had h..
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  • John Howard reveals his secrets on the art of longevity and political ...

    John Howard reveals his secrets on the art of longevity and political ...
    Video will begin in 5 seconds. John Howard: 'Bill Shorten is out of touch' The former PM speaks with Sky News about same-sex marriage, the ousting of Tony Abbott and Bill Shorten's 'homophobe' comment. PT0M59S 620 349 John Howard's fondest memory from the 1996 federal election comes not from the campaign but the immediate aftermath, when he bunkered down with family, friends and advisers to watch the count in a Sydney hotel suite. John Howard ..
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  • Heritage Council throws support behind Sydney brutalist icon

    Heritage Council throws support behind Sydney brutalist icon
    The Heritage Council of New South Wales has unanimously decided to recommend that the Sirius Building in Sydney’s The Rocks for state heritage listing, which could prevent its demolition. The Sirius Building, known locally as “a stack of concrete boxes,” is a public housing complex designed by Tao (Theodore) Gofers, architect for the Housing Commission in 1979 and built adjacent to the Sydney Harbour Bridge. In March 2014, the NSW state government announced plans to sell the site, which could s..
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  • Strong summer of golf to delight fans

    Strong summer of golf to delight fans
    This year, Australian golf fans are set to bear witness to one of the biggest summers of golf in recent times. With the announcement of the Emirates Australian Open today, it sets up a tantalising three weeks of golf down under.Returning to Royal Sydney Golf Club, where Rory McIlroy claimed the Stonehaven Cup in 2013, our National Open will be played from the 17-20 November.Melbourne and Kingston Heath Golf Club will then become the focus of the golfing world's attention as the World Cup of G..
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