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Politics of Climate Change Transformed As Leader Dumped for Not Acting

Politics of Climate Change Transformed As Leader Dumped for Not Acting

In what may come to be seen as a pivotal moment in the global politics of climate change, members of Australia’s ruling Labor Party today dumped Prime Minister Kevin Rudd in favor of his deputy, Julia Gillard. The basis of the sudden and largely unexpected...
‘Phoney’ Tony Admits to Being Economical With the Truth

‘Phoney’ Tony Admits to Being Economical With the Truth

Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has been lambasted by Government frontbenchers after a disastrous interview on Australian television during which he let slip that his statements are not always the “Gospel Truth.” Answering a question on his tax reversal...
Pacific Think Tank Urges Policy Shift on Climate Change

Pacific Think Tank Urges Policy Shift on Climate Change

On the eve of key climate talks in Copenhagen, an independent Pacific think tank has called for world leaders attending the conference to hear the region’s plight in battling rising sea levels. With the low-lying Pacific nations struggling to adapt...
Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd Opens Capital Wind Farm

Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd Opens Capital Wind Farm

Suzlon has celebrated the official opening of Infigen Energy’s Capital Wind Farm in Bungendore in New South Wales by Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. The 67 turbine wind farm, located just outside Australia’s capital Canberra, was delivered...
Australian Army Dog Found Alive After a Year in the Afghanistan Desert

Australian Army Dog Found Alive After a Year in the Afghanistan Desert

Australian media has reported that an Australian Army bomb-sniffing dog has been found alive and well after spending 14 months in the Afghani desert. GD Star Ratingloading...Search terms to this the article:australian site (2)
Traveston Dam Decision Expected Within a Week

Traveston Dam Decision Expected Within a Week

A decision on whether the Queensland Government’s controversial Traveston Dam will go ahead will be made within a few days. Environment Minister Peter Garrett told Channel Ten’s “Meet the Press” on Sunday November 8 that he would “…make a...
Relations Sour As Fiji Expels Australian, NZ Envoys

Relations Sour As Fiji Expels Australian, NZ Envoys

Fiji’s diplomatic relations with its influential neighbors have hit a new low as leader Frank Bainimarama announced the expulsion of the Australian and New Zealand ambassadors late Tuesday. The country’s newly installed Chief Justice, Anthony Gates...
Greens in Australia Introduce Amendments for Carbon Bill

Greens in Australia Introduce Amendments for Carbon Bill

Australian environmental groups have welcomed the release of the Greens proposed amendments to the CPRS legislation. Calling on senators to support the changes to the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS), the Australian Conservation Foundation’s...
Australian Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull Puts Leadership on the Line

Australian Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull Puts Leadership on the Line

Australian Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull has described sections of his backbench as “smart arses” as he attempts to clear the air over his leadership on climate change. Reacting to leaks from Opposition MPs undermining his proposed policy of...
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