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How much ‘Greenwash’ are we being sold? Is the strong dollar bad news for students?
Are the nightclub lock out laws going to solve anything? And seriously, what options has the Liberal Party got? We also continue our intriguing series on the Royal Perth Hospital physicist who doesn’t believe HIV causes AIDS, look at what the rental crunch is doing to pets and Rudd’s plans for the disabled.
With the Government’s ratification of the Kyoto Protocol, and an increase in awareness of the global impact of climate change, businesses are finding that it’s not easy being green, but it is profitable. However, are the green claims of these businesses all they’re cracked up to be? Or are they just a load of ‘greenwash’? read article »
A strong Australian dollar may sound like good news, especially if you are planning a holiday in Asia or the US. If you’re one of the 455,000 international students studying in Australia however, you may just find yourself wanting the dollar to go down. read article »
In a bid to reduce alcohol-fuelled violence on Perth streets, police and the State Government support the implementation of "lockout laws".
The proposed lockout laws will ban customers from entering inner-city nightspots during the two hour period prior to closing time. Customers will also be banned from re-entering a venue after the planned lockout time of 12am. read article »
“Son, if you are luckily alive, please remember: I love you!” were the dying words recorded in the cell phone from a mother. People's Liberation Army (PLA) soldiers found her corpse under bricks, cradling a well-protected infant against her breast.
During the 7.8-grade earthquakes in Si Chuan Province, China, older people protecting the young was a common theme. Four middle school students were found alive, hiding under their teacher – QianQiu Tan.
Since May 12, 2008, several seven-plus grade earthquakes have ravaged Si Chuan Province, the epicenter being in Wen Chuan County. According to Xin Hua news, the latest death toll has risen to over 60,560 and 26,221 people have disappeared – this amount was calculated after 13 days of digging to rescue survivors. Over 352,290 injured refugees have been confirmed. read article »
The Liberal Party is in Opposition everywhere and it is likely to remain there for a while. After the '07 debacle, what can they do to rebuild and what does the future hold for them ? read article »
In the third instalment of our series on an HIV sceptic employed by a WA hospital, 3rd Degree looks at HIV statistics and reports more of a rare interview with Perth Physicist Eleni Papadopulos-Eleopulos. read article »
While people in Australia and the US continue to be affected by a current housing emergency, it is not only humans who are finding themselves homeless. Animal shelters around the globe are feeling the strain. read article »
With discussion heating up about the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the Rudd Government seems committed to inclusion. read article »
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