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Semester 02, 2010 - Edition 10
This Week
29 October 2010
Should Parliament House have a booze ban?
By: Jessica JACKSON
Workplace policies on alcohol are common practice in most businesses in Western Australia and as a result it’s not usually tolerated for a person to be under the influence of alcohol during work hours.
However, there is no policy regulating alcohol consumption by Members of Parliament. In addition, parliamentary members are offered open bar service before and after sitting in parliament.
Is this acceptable, given the unusual and long hours parliamentary members work - or is it worrying that our politicians may be making decisions on our behalf, under the influence of alcohol? read article »
Read more 'Attention: Hard Hitting News' articles in this edition.
Attention: Hard Hitting News
Did Monsanto receive special treatment from the Barnett Government? – WA has more prisoners than ever before - Experts say our rivers need saving – Is Sydney Harbour Bridge causing cancer? - The iPad makes its way into classrooms - And a new study tells all about children's well-being
Did Monsanto receive special treatment from the Barnett Government? – WA has more prisoners than ever before - Experts say our rivers need saving – Is Sydney Harbour Bridge causing cancer? - The iPad makes its way into classrooms - And a new study tells all about children's well-being
Culture: What's happening?
Perth Zombies get their thrills – How to celebrate the 150th Melbourne Cup from Perth – A new WA Tourism campaign – Cycle for MS sufferers – WA and Singapore film makers collaborate - And we check out why people love the beach, Oktoberfest and Rhys Darby.
Perth Zombies get their thrills – How to celebrate the 150th Melbourne Cup from Perth – A new WA Tourism campaign – Cycle for MS sufferers – WA and Singapore film makers collaborate - And we check out why people love the beach, Oktoberfest and Rhys Darby.
ECU News and Features
All’s well that ends well at ECU – Screen students show off at ScreenOphilia tomorrow night – Regional seminars on Mental health – A new guild team is on its way – And check out a sweaty young Heath on ABC3.
All’s well that ends well at ECU – Screen students show off at ScreenOphilia tomorrow night – Regional seminars on Mental health – A new guild team is on its way – And check out a sweaty young Heath on ABC3.
Music News and Reviews
St Jerome’s Laneway Festival hits Australia and New Zealand in February – Have money chasers spoiled the Perth karaoke scene? – Ouch My Face finds a non-fan - Future Music Festival is set to amaze electronica fans in March - And we went to the Metallica concert and chatted with hardcore fans.
St Jerome’s Laneway Festival hits Australia and New Zealand in February – Have money chasers spoiled the Perth karaoke scene? – Ouch My Face finds a non-fan - Future Music Festival is set to amaze electronica fans in March - And we went to the Metallica concert and chatted with hardcore fans.
Science and Technology
A study links air pollution and diabetes – Should WA follow Brisbane's lead and do its own broadband network? – Heavy metals found in Chinese soil - and a study finds that IVF babies are most often boys.
A study links air pollution and diabetes – Should WA follow Brisbane's lead and do its own broadband network? – Heavy metals found in Chinese soil - and a study finds that IVF babies are most often boys.
Sport, Health and Wellbeing
Two heartbreaking interviews lay bare the inadequacy of Australia's mental health care system – Could man’s best friend put you on the path to health? – WA's new smoking bans kick in – Bad jobs lead to depression – And we check out AFL's dodgy deal with Vic Police - Review the Delhi games - And look at why the Dockers have high hopes for mature-aged new recruit Tendai Mzungu.
Two heartbreaking interviews lay bare the inadequacy of Australia's mental health care system – Could man’s best friend put you on the path to health? – WA's new smoking bans kick in – Bad jobs lead to depression – And we check out AFL's dodgy deal with Vic Police - Review the Delhi games - And look at why the Dockers have high hopes for mature-aged new recruit Tendai Mzungu.
