Sydney: Three sunny Autumn days ahead.
Sydney: Three sunny Autumn days ahead. 30/03/2016 , 5:18 PM by Graham Creed A low well south of Sydney is triggering some cloud and very isolated showers about parts of Sydney but these are expected to clear overnight to a dry and mostly sunny day. High humidity and light winds overnight may lead to some early fogs especially in the west but they will clear quickly. Friday and Saturday will continue the sunny and mild to warm conditions pushing into the low 30's in the..>> view originalLack of role models one of many obstacles to women in science ...
ELEANOR HALL: The underrepresentation of women in science in Australia is the focus of an address at the National Press Club today. Professor Emma Johnston is one of the speakers. She's Professor of marine ecology and eco-toxicology at the University of New South Wales and the director of the Sydney Harbour Research Program.She joined me earlier.Professor Johnston, why are you addressing the National Press Club today?EMMA JOHNSTON: There's change in the air I believe. Only a very few number o..>> view originalJames Packer compromises on Sydney casino to protect gaming ...
The proposed Crown Sydney casino at Barangaroo. James Packer has agreed a compromise over the structure of the gaming floor for his $2 billion Crown Sydney casino which he hopes will safeguard gambling revenues for a project the billionaire regards as the most critical in his global project pipeline.Crown Resorts, 53 per cent owned by Mr Packer, received consent for the casino and six-star hotel from the New South Wales government on Tuesday after a bruising ..>> view originalOpinion: How Sydney's nightlife went from wild to mild
But now it's hard to find late-night pizza in the Harbour City, let alone a dance floor.Travelers walking the streets of Australia's biggest city might wonder where all the people are: late-night foot traffic has decreased by more than four-fifths in some districts, according to a City of Sydney report released in 2015.Two years ago, following the Kings Cross deaths of two young men in alcohol-related assaults, the New South Wales state government introduced "lockout laws," banning entry to venu..>> view originalProfessor Nalini Joshi, mistaken for wait staff at functions, highlights ...
Professor Nalini Joshi, mistaken for wait staff at functions, highlights gender bias in Australian science Updated March 30, 2016 17:58:54 One of the country's most senior mathematicians addressed the National Press Club in a cotton shirt today, because when she wears suits at work functions she is often mistaken for a member of the wait staff. Key points:Only 9 per cent of Australian professors in mathematical sciences are womenWomen in science in Australia feel isola..>> view originalIslamic council federation drops legal case against former president
Islamic council federation drops legal case against former president Posted March 30, 2016 13:18:31 The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC) has dropped legal proceedings against one of its former presidents over the use of the organisation's funds. Key points:Ikebal Patel suspended as president in 2012 over use of more than $100,000 worth of fundsTwo main witnesses in case could be hostile after fall out with AFIC, says school's lawyerAFIC does not back ..>> view originalDeputy PM Barnaby Joyce raises doubt over future of Shenhua mine ...
Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce raises doubt over future of Shenhua mine in New England electorate Updated March 30, 2016 14:59:18 Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has cast significant doubt over the likelihood of a proposed mine going ahead in his New England electorate.Chinese company Shenhua wants to operate the Watermark mine in an area close to fertile farming land on the Liverpool Plains in northern New South Wales, a plan Mr Joyce opposes.In a statement to the Hong Ko..>> view originalAll Black Brad Thorn backs Wallabies pathways to increase ...
All Black Brad Thorn backs Wallabies pathways to increase Australian rugby player depth Posted March 30, 2016 12:19:20 World Cup-winning All Black Brad Thorn has stressed Australia should stick with its National Rugby Championship (NRC) and under 20s tournament if the Wallabies want to achieve the consistent success enjoyed by New Zealand rugby.Thorn is well placed to comment on the need for such pathway competitions, having played 59 Tests for the All Blacks while no..>> view originalUniversity of New South Wales calls Europeans' arrival as “invasion ...
The University of New South Wales was recently accused of re-writing Australian history, after it published a document that called the Europeans’ arrival to the country as “invasion.” Forming part of the teachers’ “diversity toolkit,” the guide is meant to clarify “appropriate language use for the history, society, naming, culture and classifications of Indigenous Australian and Torres Strait Islander people,” according to the university’s web site. Under the guidelines, the University of New..>> view originalTreasure of talent, but Blues must stand by fullback choice
Set of Six Video will begin in 5 seconds. Gallen, Daley undecided on make-up of NSW halves Blues coach refuses to lock in the halfback spot for New South Wales, leaving the door open for a return by Mitchell Pearce. PT1M5S 620 349 1. Lots of options at back for NSWThe New South Wales Blues suddenly find themselves with an embarrassment of riches when it comes to naming their fullback for this year's State of Origin series. Josh Dugan was outstanding for the Dragons on the week..>> view original
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