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Semester 01, 2012 - Edition 09
This Week
25 May 2012
NAURU'S HEALTH CRISIS: 661 patients per doctor
By: Jonathan HOPPER
Offshore processing of asylum seekers could be the issue that puts Tony Abbott in the Prime Minister position in the next federal election. The Coalition has relentlessly assured Australia that offshore processing will 'stop the boats'. No one can say for sure if the initiative will work.
The debate sparks an opinion from anyone who's been to a polling booth. The issues range from humanitarian obligations to terrorism threats. The flavour of the debate at the moment in Canberra regarding offshore processing is the tax-payers wallet. However, there is one voice on the pro side of the argument that isn't often heard. read article »
Read more 'A - Power, Politics & Money' articles in this edition.
A - Power, Politics & Money
Anthony Fels still fighting to clear his name – Does Nauru need asylum seekers or just more doctors ? – Roxon wants the Privacy Commissioner to have more power – UWA O-Camp leader hits back – A beer drinking fundraiser for veteran families - Register as an organ donor on Facebook – More Government funding for cycle paths - And we summarise key points in the Australian Budget
Anthony Fels still fighting to clear his name – Does Nauru need asylum seekers or just more doctors ? – Roxon wants the Privacy Commissioner to have more power – UWA O-Camp leader hits back – A beer drinking fundraiser for veteran families - Register as an organ donor on Facebook – More Government funding for cycle paths - And we summarise key points in the Australian Budget
B - Science, Tech & Medicine
Countdown to August for answers from the New Mars Rover, is there water and/or life? - A new research project investigates whether breast feeding prevents childhood obesity - A study shows teenage girls need to dodge obesity earlier - WA Govt chips in $10,000 for a cancer kids camp - We speak to a world famous marine biologist - we explore what you'll see at National Science Week - WA's space search gets serious with radio wave screening - And energy drinks may not be your friend
Countdown to August for answers from the New Mars Rover, is there water and/or life? - A new research project investigates whether breast feeding prevents childhood obesity - A study shows teenage girls need to dodge obesity earlier - WA Govt chips in $10,000 for a cancer kids camp - We speak to a world famous marine biologist - we explore what you'll see at National Science Week - WA's space search gets serious with radio wave screening - And energy drinks may not be your friend
C - Arts, Theatre, Food & Travel
WAAPA's Bell on Australia's biggest stages - More Australians embarking on adrenaline-filled adventure holidays - Mountain films on Perth screens - State Archives revamped - And Perthonalities improvised in Sydney
WAAPA's Bell on Australia's biggest stages - More Australians embarking on adrenaline-filled adventure holidays - Mountain films on Perth screens - State Archives revamped - And Perthonalities improvised in Sydney
D - Music: Sounds of Perth
One of Australia’s best DJs is coming to town via Armada Nights – Community Music Comp hoping to shine – Warm up this winter with suburban Jazz – And DJ Massive Trav leaves RTR
One of Australia’s best DJs is coming to town via Armada Nights – Community Music Comp hoping to shine – Warm up this winter with suburban Jazz – And DJ Massive Trav leaves RTR
E - Sport & Fitness
WA’s top sporting figures ranked with fans beating Colin Barnett to first place - Cyclists take on the Kalamunda Hills on Sunday May 27 - Or Run For a Reason on Sunday May 27 - Pole dancing for fitness is still the craze – Six Aussie badminton players qualify for London 2012 – And Men’s State Basketball team Lakeside Lightning has lost its quest for an undefeated season
WA’s top sporting figures ranked with fans beating Colin Barnett to first place - Cyclists take on the Kalamunda Hills on Sunday May 27 - Or Run For a Reason on Sunday May 27 - Pole dancing for fitness is still the craze – Six Aussie badminton players qualify for London 2012 – And Men’s State Basketball team Lakeside Lightning has lost its quest for an undefeated season
