Archive for: Melbourne Cup

The Republican Island of Tasmania

The Republican Island of Tasmania

Tweet While the Australian Republican Movement was out and about in Tasmania throughout October and November talking to everyday Australians, Prince Charles and his wife skipped around a few states talking to almost no-one, writes Dr Glenn Davies....

 

The royal fizzer

The royal fizzer

Tweet The current tour of a few Australian states by our next king and queen has been a real fizzer, a waste of money and, for the couple themselves, surely a waste of time, writes senior correspondent Barry Everingham. Charles: “…one...

 

The United States of Obama

The United States of Obama

Tweet While the world awaits the outcome of the U.S. presidential election, contributing editor-at-large Tess Lawrence says she’s still an Obama girl. THE WORLD is only hours away from awakening to either the re-election of incumbent US Democrat...

 

IA INVESTIGATION: Victoria goes dirty brown

IA INVESTIGATION: Victoria goes dirty brown

TweetIA INVESTIGATION: The new Victorian Government has abandoned any concerns for the environment in a rush to turn Victoria into a big, dirty, brown coal mine. Environment editor Sandi Keane reports. In his first year as premier, Ted Baillieu...

 

A day off for the Melbourne Cup

A day off for the Melbourne Cup

TweetThe Queensland Government is reviewing the spread and allocation of public holidays in Queensland. Holidays observe important public occasions like Anzac Day and Australia Day but they also give workers and families a chance to rest and...

 
 
 
 

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