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Oil spill highlights need for environmental protections to equal economic interest
The oil spill from the West Atlas offshore drilling unit has spread to 14 km long, and 30 meters wide…
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Prime Minister Rudd funds “cult”
The schools of a nationwide Christian sect, which Kevin Rudd once labeled a ‘cult’, have had their funding increased by…
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China struggles to meet the climate change challenge
The Chinese government has refused requests from developed nations to set a timeline for carbon emission reduction targets. China is…
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GFC worsens women’s labour disadavantage
A new report published today says official statistics hide the true number of chronically underpaid and underemployed women, putting them…
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Drink Wise campaign faces criticism about funding sources
Drink Wise, a national non government body, is launching a campaign today to curb teenage drinking. However Professor Simon Chapman…
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