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Semester 02, 2008 - Edition 02
This Week
29 August 2008
The Real Cost of Water: Canal vs Desalination Plants
By: Sarah CURRAN
In the lead up to the state election, Opposition Leader Colin Barnett has scrapped the controversial idea of constructing a canal from the Kimberley to Perth to boost water supply. How did this plan compare with the new desalination plants proposed and being built by the Carpenter Government, and will the plants be free from the environmental and cost concerns that killed the canal plan and handed Barnett defeat in the 2005 election?
Early last week Colin Barnett told ABC radio, “the last election effectively became a referendum on the canal and the people of Western Australia voted against it and the Labor Party won.” read article »
Read more 'Attention: Hard Hitting News' articles in this edition.
Attention: Hard Hitting News
Passengers are still afraid to fly as Qantas is voted the world’s third-best airline; and Perth transport is under pressure as car usage is linked to climate change. What is WA's Future for Indigenous Affairs? Will the teachers' union keep its promise and vote on the new pay agreement?
Passengers are still afraid to fly as Qantas is voted the world’s third-best airline; and Perth transport is under pressure as car usage is linked to climate change. What is WA's Future for Indigenous Affairs? Will the teachers' union keep its promise and vote on the new pay agreement?
Culture: What's happening?
The bulbs may never bloom again, as traffic issues face Araluen’s Botanic Park. AFL players will walk the catwalk for Telethon. The annual Shinju Matsuri Festival hits Broome once again and we invite you to celebrate WA with 43rd Kings Park Festival.
The bulbs may never bloom again, as traffic issues face Araluen’s Botanic Park. AFL players will walk the catwalk for Telethon. The annual Shinju Matsuri Festival hits Broome once again and we invite you to celebrate WA with 43rd Kings Park Festival.
ECU News and Features
Third year WAAPA dancers prepare for their self-choreographed performance of D.A.S.H. Lunch and poetry come together with Lunchlines. The School of Nursing and Midwifery enjoy a successful start after the Joondalup move last year and who won ECU’s band competition last week?
Third year WAAPA dancers prepare for their self-choreographed performance of D.A.S.H. Lunch and poetry come together with Lunchlines. The School of Nursing and Midwifery enjoy a successful start after the Joondalup move last year and who won ECU’s band competition last week?
Music News and Reviews
Music is set to rock quiet Perth. Faker will perform in Perth in September and 22-year-old dreadlock grower Newton Faulker will perform for one night only at Capitol. The Nu Skool Academy introduces Perth’s very own DJ training centre; and Sub Pop turn 20!
Music is set to rock quiet Perth. Faker will perform in Perth in September and 22-year-old dreadlock grower Newton Faulker will perform for one night only at Capitol. The Nu Skool Academy introduces Perth’s very own DJ training centre; and Sub Pop turn 20!
Science and Technology
The new $1,200 expense for the blind; Computer security researchers warn users of Myspace and Facebook about hackers. Harry Potter isn’t the only one with an invisibility cloak since US scientists made their own and IVF as a source of hope.
The new $1,200 expense for the blind; Computer security researchers warn users of Myspace and Facebook about hackers. Harry Potter isn’t the only one with an invisibility cloak since US scientists made their own and IVF as a source of hope.
Sport, Health and Wellbeing
Another season begins for the Perth Glory; and Channel 7 gets bagged for "terrible" Olympic coverage. Hesitant men are keeping prostate checks to a minimum; and apparently sex is better after 70.
Another season begins for the Perth Glory; and Channel 7 gets bagged for "terrible" Olympic coverage. Hesitant men are keeping prostate checks to a minimum; and apparently sex is better after 70.
