White flight leaves system segregated by race - National - smh.com.au

Avatar Posted by hamjak 215 days ago (http://www.smh.com.au)
Category: politics | Tags: education ethnicity
White students are fleeing public schools, leaving behind those of Aboriginal and Middle Eastern origin, a secret report by high school principals reveals. Causes cited include ethnic tension, and policies und White flight leaves system segregated by race - National - smh.com.au
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NSW Premier Morris Iemma quits

Avatar Posted by god 36 days ago (http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au)
Category: politics
NSW Premier Morris Iemma has fallen on his sword, the first time in the 117-year history of the Labor Party a Premier has been forced out. NSW Premier Morris Iemma quits
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Alcopops tax linked to increased spirit sales

Avatar Posted by Ben 75 days ago (http://news.theage.com.au)
Category: politics | Tags: knee-jerk policies local news
While distillers claim a 46% increase in spirit sales following the Government’s introduction of a 70% increase in alcopop duty, the Treasurer vehemently denies this, saying “Well, they can go jump.” Hmmm. Alcopops tax linked to increased spirit sales
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Rudd 'salutes' Bush at NATO talks - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Avatar Posted by hamjak 190 days ago (http://www.abc.net.au)
Category: politics | Tags: rudd bush prime minister salute nato
Once again our down-to-earth PM reveals his aussie larrikin roots by offering a faux salute to the leader of the free world. Rudd 'salutes' Bush at NATO talks - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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UK Government plans ‘Big Brother’ database

Avatar Posted by Ben 3 days ago (http://www.timesonline.co.uk)
Category: politics | Tags: the real big brother world news
The UK Government is planning a highly controversial £12bn database recording every citizen’s communications use, mobile locations and browsing habits. UK Government plans ‘Big Brother’ database
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GST on petrol may be scrapped

Avatar Posted by god 139 days ago (http://www.news.com.au)
Category: politics | Tags: petrol oil gst tax
Ministers Jenny Macklin and Chris Bowen confirmed today that a review also would investigate whether GST charged on top of the petrol excise should be scrapped. GST on petrol may be scrapped
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