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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
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 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...
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
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
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 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...
Australia Strengthens Pakistan Military Ties
Australia has agreed to more than double the amount of Pakistani officers training in Australia to help the country counter extremism. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd made the announcement at a Friends of Pakistan gathering in the United States prior to the...
