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Conservation centre poor substitute for Mary River

By Shannon Morris,


The Queensland government’s proposal to build a $35 million conservation centre for threatened species at the site of the proposed Traveston Dam is a poor substitute for allowing these creatures to flourish in their natural habitat, said the
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Australia's Newest Political Party Creates World First - Senator On-Line

By Zoe Lamont,


Australia's looming Federal election will be the first in history with an internet-based political party running on polling day - the newly registered 'Senator On-Line' party.   In fact, the recent acceptance of Senato
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$2 BILLION BOOST TO BRUCE HIGHWAY

By Nicholas Stanton,


Peter Lindsay MP has welcomed today’s $2 billion announcement by the Federal Government that will deliver a massive upgrade of the Bruce Highway from Brisbane to Cairns. “Today’s announcement is a landmark achievement for Nort
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Assistance for children with autism

By Nicholas Stanton,


  The Howard Government has today announced a package of initiatives to help children and young people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD,) their families and carers. The package, worth $190.7 million over five years includes a $116 m
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New Centrelink Access Point in North Townsville

By Nicholas Stanton,


Northern Beaches residents will now have better access to Centrelink services with a new Centrelink office opening in Bohlevale today. “The Centrelink Access Point in the Bohlevale Community Centre will enhance the delivery of vital Feder
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PM backs Colbran and Rudd

By Joel Wilson,


One of the first things Kevin Rudd did when he became leader of Federal Labor last year, was to fly to Townsville and announce a $95 million dollar funding pledge to get the Port Access Road underway.  This announcement was a result of lo
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Labor Primary Support Remains Above 50%

By Graham Young,


Morgan Poll Finding No. 4219 - October 05, 2007 On September 29/30, the ALP primary vote dropped 0.5% to 53.5%, while Coalition support also fell 0.5% to 35.5% during the same period. With preferences distributed as
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Anecdotes and Prejudice no basis for refugee intake change

By Tracee McPate,


Democrat Immigration spokesperson Senator Andrew Bartlett slammed the Immigration Minister’s disclosure that the decision to reduce Australia’s intake of African refugees was made on the basis of anecdotal evidence.   “I
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Boswell's plan to doom farmers and tourism

By Shannon Morris,


On ABC Mackay radio this morning, Queensland National's Senator Ron Boswell again showed he favoured coal mining jobs over those of the farmers he claims to represent. "The current drought is a symptom of climate change which is driven by bur
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WHAT PRICE, LINDSAY?

Federal Labor Candidate for Herbert, George Colbran says Liberal MP Peter Lindsay should tell the electorate how many tax-payer dollars he’s spending on self-promotion. T he call comes as the Prime Minister refuses to admit just how much
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