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Semester 01, 2012 - Edition 07
This Week
11 May 2012
Japan's WikiLeak Whale-gate: We'll swap research for a kill quota
By: Narelle OWEN
Blood is in the water and on Japanese whalers’ hands, yet still the boats come.
Despite the ban on commercial whaling worldwide since 1986, Japanese harpooners continue to pillage Australian Antarctic waters under the guise of scientific research. However, a WikiLeak cable shows, that the US was interested in Japan's 2010 disclosure that it would prefer to see a return to whale-hunting-for-profit in lieu of its so-called research. read article »
Read more 'A - Power, Politics & Money' articles in this edition.
A - Power, Politics & Money
Will the State Govt solve the accommodation crisis by allowing Hotels to be built in Kings Park ? We’ll find out next month – We look at the Federal Budget Dental Care decision from two angles – Sport or Facebook? Tensions rise over Charles Reilly Reserve plans – And funds are needed to save orangutan habitats from being turned into palm oil plantations
Will the State Govt solve the accommodation crisis by allowing Hotels to be built in Kings Park ? We’ll find out next month – We look at the Federal Budget Dental Care decision from two angles – Sport or Facebook? Tensions rise over Charles Reilly Reserve plans – And funds are needed to save orangutan habitats from being turned into palm oil plantations
B - Science, Tech & Medicine
Warmer than usual water currents are to blame for ice loss in Antarctica – TGA approves Xarelto, a better blood thinning medication – Solar Power Trial expanding in Perth – And this weekend is your last chance to experience Scitech’s life saving Rescue exhibition.
Warmer than usual water currents are to blame for ice loss in Antarctica – TGA approves Xarelto, a better blood thinning medication – Solar Power Trial expanding in Perth – And this weekend is your last chance to experience Scitech’s life saving Rescue exhibition.
C - Arts, Theatre, Food & Travel
Annalakshmi's uniquely generous dining experience – Designer clothes sale and Giving IT Up fundraising for Red Cross – WAAPA wins award for Vernon God Little – WWII stars celebrated at His Majesty's – Spare Parts puppet adoptions funding a new show – And PAWS Raw Food Cafe serving tasty vegan treats.
Annalakshmi's uniquely generous dining experience – Designer clothes sale and Giving IT Up fundraising for Red Cross – WAAPA wins award for Vernon God Little – WWII stars celebrated at His Majesty's – Spare Parts puppet adoptions funding a new show – And PAWS Raw Food Cafe serving tasty vegan treats.
D - Music: Sounds of Perth
Flight of the Conchords flying west in July – Groovin' the Moo coming soon - We try to settle the Why don't Bands come question - We met No Deadlines - And we talk to Reilly Craig, a young local muso determined to succeed
Flight of the Conchords flying west in July – Groovin' the Moo coming soon - We try to settle the Why don't Bands come question - We met No Deadlines - And we talk to Reilly Craig, a young local muso determined to succeed
E - Sport & Fitness
Injured AFL players more prominent that ever – Mothers day classic raises awareness for breast cancer – Australian hockey has it work cut out for it in London - And can Western Force rectify its troubled form to beat Melbourne Rebels?
Injured AFL players more prominent that ever – Mothers day classic raises awareness for breast cancer – Australian hockey has it work cut out for it in London - And can Western Force rectify its troubled form to beat Melbourne Rebels?
