Friday, June 8, 2012 Libby Kosmala’s selection in the Australian shooting team for the 2012 London Paralympics highlights age is not a barrier in the Paralympics. Celebrating her seventieth birthday in early July, expected to set a record for most appearances at her eleventh Games, Kosmala is likely to be the oldest athlete in attendance….
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Up to 18 arrested, police injured in APEC rally
Saturday, September 8, 2007 An anti-APEC rally through the streets of Sydney has attracted around 5000 demonstrators, with up to 18 arrests and two police injured. In the days leading up to the rally, police had warned that the demonstration could attract up to 20,000 people and turn into a full scale riot, however these…
Calls for corporate tax reform in Australia goes unheeded
Friday, May 12, 2006 Peter Costello’s budget announcement has led to rejoicing for small businesses, but the lack of joy for those pushing for radical corporate taxation reform has led to many businesses asking “what about us?” Personal taxation and small business have been the big winners after this year’s federal budget. Although dampened by…
Bathurst, Australia’s new hospital to be almost doubled in size
Thursday, February 2, 2006 Bathurst Regional Council, the local government responsible for the city of Bathurst and its surrounds in Central Western New South Wales, Australia yesterday revealed it had received a development application for the new Bathurst Base Hospital. The new hospital is to be built behind the current hospital on the same site…
On the campaign trail in the USA, October 2020
Monday, November 2, 2020 The following is the sixth and final edition of a monthly series chronicling the 2020 United States presidential election. It features original material compiled throughout the previous month after an overview of the month’s biggest stories. This month’s spotlight on the campaign trail: the Free and Equal Elections Foundation holds two…
Second case of BSE confirmed in U.S.
Saturday, June 25, 2005 Seven months after suspicions were first raised, United States Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns confirmed that a second American cow has tested positive for BSE (also known as ‘mad cow disease’), as determined by a lab in Weybridge, England. The department believes that this cow was born in the United States. The…
Small Business Basics: Should I Open A Separate Business Bank Account?
More Detail Here: Accountants Brisbane Small Business Basics: Should I open a separate business bank account? by Nicole Newman For some, starting a business is just a thought. Some initial steps are to incorporated the name and then opened a business bank account. One of the things I did wrong was hire an accountant. One…
Internet regulation bill approved by Russian Parliament
Friday, May 2, 2014 The Russian Parliament passed a new bill on Tuesday to restrict and regulate blogging and social media content, expected to be enforced in August. The bill comes following Russian actions in Ukraine and a Russian crackdown on domestic criticism. Under the bill, bloggers with 3000 or more daily views will face…
Canada’s Don Valley West (Ward 26) city council candidates speak
This exclusive interview features first-hand journalism by a Wikinews reporter. See the collaboration page for more details. Friday, November 3, 2006 On November 13, Torontonians will be heading to the polls to vote for their ward’s councillor and for mayor. Among Toronto’s ridings is Don Valley West (Ward 26). Four candidates responded to Wikinews’ requests…
What Things Need To Figure Out And Should Keep In Mind While Buying Tyres Online}
More Detail Here: Bullbars Victoria What things need to figure out and should keep in mind while buying tyres online by Priyank GargThe tyre is additionally intended to give suspension activity empowering you to ride on awful streets. These two procedures affect tyre pressure and the general life expectancy of the tyre. So as to…