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Battle for the arts Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:27AMGeorge Souris had one disappointment in his visit to London a few years ago. The man now in charge of all things tourism and culture in the Coalition government in New South Wales failed to get a ticket to see Oscar winner Kevin Spacey in the Old Vic production of Shakespeare's Richard II.
Wilmorite Selects UGL Services for Three Rochester Area Malls Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:09AMROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UGL Services, a division of UGL Limited (ASX: UGL), today announced that it has received a multi-year contract from Wilmorite.
Lib quit over armed rail guards plan Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:00AMA LAW and order adviser to the Liberal Party quit over its plan to put armed guards on railway stations.
PM tells miners not to worry over jobs Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:56AMJulia Gillard has personally reassured coal miners their jobs won't be lost because of the carbon tax.
PM tells miners not to worry about jobs Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:24AMPrime Minister Julia Gillard has personally reassured coal miners their jobs won't be lost as a result of her government's carbon pricing scheme.
NSW public transport wi-fi in new agency's hands Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:08AMConsultants recommend ad-supported model.
Don't worry about jobs, PM tells miners Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:06AMPRIME Minister Julia Gillard has personally reassured coal miners their jobs won't be lost because of her Government's carbon pricing scheme.
NSW public transport WiFi in new agency's hands Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:14PMConsultants recommend ad-supported model.
Van didn't stop after inmate's heart attack Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:47PMINQUEST told horrifying details of how man died in a prison van while fellow inmate's calls for help went unheeded for fifty minutes.
Policies must count more than personalities Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:28AMWhile the Herald's journalists are busy burying Julia Gillard and the Labor Party at the next election, perhaps they should be reminded that the election is two years away and of that adage ''A week in politics is a long time'' (''Gillard down for count'', July 18). Wasn't it only 18 months ago that the Coalition was on the nose?
Regulator shows JB the right way Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:22AMThe intellectual driving force behind the investment strategy dubbed ''The JB Way'', Justin Beeton, has been given a humbling dressing down by the corporate regulator.
Brisbane's prices drive away tourists Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:00AMHIGH prices and a lack of public transport packages are putting Brisbane's tourist attractions beyond the budget of visitors, particularly backpackers.
Time's up for unfair road tolls Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:00AMPEAK-hour tolls on the Harbour Bridge and Tunnel could be scrapped or overhauled after the government branded them unfair.
Abu Dhabi flags off Etihad’s first ‘green flight’ Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:16AMThis was the first of a series of environmentally-sustainable flights between the UAE and Australia in 2011. Flight EY450, operated by Etihad Airways Etihad Airways , is one of four long-haul flights from the UAE whose routes have been determined by the airlines themselves rather than by various air traffic control centres of jurisdictions on the ground.
Commuters back higher-priced 'premium' transport Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 10:59PMMost public transport users would be willing to pay more for punctual services, WiFi access and a guaranteed seat, according to a survey of 2000 commuters.
Australia's airline industry Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 10:39PMThe airline industry in Australia has been hit by the grounding of Tiger Airways over safety concerns and the decision of Qantas long-haul pilots to take strike action over job security issues
Carbon tax not cause of state issues: PM Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:58PMO'Farrell blames tax for rise in energy prices. 18 Jul 2011 12:52 PM
Carbon blamed for state problems Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:27PMGillard says Barry O'Farrell is blaming the carbon tax for price rises that are his own responsibility.
We'd pay more if trains were good Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 3:56PMPUBLIC transport passengers say they'd pay extra to avoid crowded carriages and get perks like Wi-Fi access and newspapers.
We'd pay more for trains if they were good Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:00AMPUBLIC transport passengers say they'd pay extra to avoid crowded carriages and get perks like Wi-Fi access and newspapers.
Give us service, we'll pay Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:00AMAUSTRALIAN commuters are prepared to pay more for improved conditions on public transport, including access to a premium public transport service.
Fed-up commuters back premium service Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:21AMFED-UP commuters are prepared to pay more for improved conditions on public transport, including access to a premium service.
Morgan phone poll: 60-40 to Coalition Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:40PMThe first poll of federal voting intention conducted since the carbon tax announcement finds the government’s carbon tax announcement bounce going in the wrong direction.
Culture in the 'burbs Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:33AMThose who don't venture beyond the cocoon of inner Sydney might be surprised by the scale of the centre - home to the Q Theatre Company and the Penrith Conservatorium of Music - and the scope of work presented there.
Carbon tax 'means power bill surge' Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:00AMELECTRICITY bills under a carbon tax will rise by more than double what the federal government has claimed - adding as much as $300 to families' yearly bills.
Carbon tax 'means $300 power bill surge' Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:00AMSTATE'S Treasury officials say electricity bills under a carbon tax will rise by more than double what the federal government claims.
Mumbai mobile networks choked after blasts Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:24AMMumbai's mobile networks were choked with traffic soon after terrorist blasts late Wednesday, preventing even the chief minister of the state from communicating with other officials.
Elections threat could wreck confidence Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:56AMThe federal government says Tony Abbott's anti- carbon tax campaign could wreck economic confidence.
Elections threat could wreck economy confidence Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:13AMAbbott threatens double-dissolution if Senate blocks carbon tax wind-down. 15 Jul 2011 9:11 PM
Gillard's 'shy girl' plea for understanding Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:08PMJulia Gillard has made an emotional appeal for the Australian public to understand her, declaring she was ''the shy girl'' at school and finds it hard to show her feelings.
Carbon plan to hit buses, trains Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:00AMCOMMUTERS could be hit with public transport fare increases of up to $150 a year when the carbon tax kicks in, confidential state government figures show.
Moelis & Company Announces the Appointment of Yorick Van Slingelandt as a Managing Director in Dubai Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:15AMSenior advisory banker brings 15 years of experience to the firm and strengthens MENA coverage New York and Dubai, July 14, 2011: Moelis & Company, the New York-headquartered independent investment bank, today announced the appointment of Yorick Van Slingelandt as a Managing Director, based in Dubai.
Bring forward transport plans - Greens Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:17AMTHE WA government's 20-year vision for public transport has been cautiously welcomed by the Greens and sustainability experts.
Can you rent out your home to Olympics visitors and make a fortune? Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:26AMWith millions of Olympics visitors searching for accommodation in 2012, we look at whether homeowners can make a packet by renting out their properties For those lucky enough to live anywhere near the Olympic site there's one big question: can I rent out my home for thousands of pounds and head off on an expensive holiday on the proceeds? With the opening ceremony just over a year away, and ...
No coal comfort … but foresight is warming Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:12AMAustralia has done well out of coal, even though so much of the profit has gone overseas. But like it or not, as the world gradually wakes up to the implications of climate change, there will be a shift away from burning fossil fuels, and modern, clean, renewable technologies such as solar, wind and geothermal will take over. Our prized asset, coal, will diminish in value.
Our city a dear place to live Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 9:00AMMELBOURNE's cost of living is climbing each year and it is now edging closer to Sydney as the country's most expensive city.
A marathon deal that included few runners in the race Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 9:19AMWhile thousands of hours had gone into the package's preparation, on Saturday night many ministers saw some of the detail for the first time.
A marathon deal that included few runners in the race Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 9:19AMWhile thousands of hours had gone into the package's preparation, on Saturday night many ministers saw some of the detail for the first time.
It may work in Paris, but Paddington residents say 'non' to underground parking Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 9:15AMIT was a radical proposal to solve the parking woes in one of Sydney's most affluent suburbs. Faced with mounting demand for street parking in Paddington and a perceived lack of public transport, two Woollahra councillors decided the answer could lie underground.
It may work in Paris, but Paddington residents say 'non' to underground parking Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 9:15AMIT was a radical proposal to solve the parking woes in one of Sydney's most affluent suburbs. Faced with mounting demand for street parking in Paddington and a perceived lack of public transport, two Woollahra councillors decided the answer could lie underground.
Coalition says carbon tax fight not over Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 4:56AMThe federal opposition says the carbon pricing scheme is not a done deal just yet.
Coalition vows to fight carbon tax Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 3:16AMVote on pricing expected later this year. 11 Jul 2011 6:09 PM
BlueScope, Virgin Blue Drop in Sydney on Carbon Tax Plan Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 2:51AMBlueScope Steel Ltd., Macarthur Coal Ltd. and Virgin Blue Holdings Ltd. tumbled in Sydney trading on concern they’ll be among the hardest hit by Australia’s first levy on greenhouse-gas emissions.
Coal, Steel Stocks Slump on Tax Plan Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 2:51AMBlueScope Steel Ltd., Macarthur Coal Ltd. and Virgin Blue Holdings Ltd. tumbled in Sydney trading on concern they’ll be among the hardest hit by Australia’s first levy on greenhouse-gas emissions.
Coal, Steel Stocks Slump on Tax Plan Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 2:51AMBlueScope Steel Ltd., Macarthur Coal Ltd. and Virgin Blue Holdings Ltd. tumbled in Sydney trading on concern they’ll be among the hardest hit by Australia’s first levy on greenhouse-gas emissions.
Old king coal is in deep trouble Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 9:00AMTHOUSANDS of jobs in coal mining, building, food manufacture and other energy-intensive industries are now at risk due to the carbon tax reforms.
Carbon tax - Gillard takes it to the streets Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 8:15AMTHE roadshow has begun as Prime Minister Julia Gillard launches into months of explaining the complexities of the carbon tax to ordinary Australians.
Tax cuts, clean energy under carbon plan Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 4:09AMNine out of 10 households will get tax cuts or payment rises and more money will flow into clean energy as Australia's 500 largest polluting companies start paying a carbon tax of $23 a tonne from mid-2012.
Local: Shameful NSW Labor stand-off Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 1:36AMRight-wingers in the New South Wales branch of the Labor Party appear to have got their way.
Grounded Tiger Airways’ future in doubt Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 11:00AMSYDNEY, July 9 – The future of budget airline Tiger Airways Australia was in serious doubt Thursday after regulators applied to keep it grounded until August, although the carrier insisted it would fly again. Tiger was last Saturday barred from operating domestic flights for a week by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) over “serious and ...