Epoch Times | Australia | National Australia | National http://www.theepochtimes.com/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:49:36 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 Flood-Hit Residents Eligible for Disaster Payments http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24924/ People affected by floods that hit the mid-north coast and Northern Rivers region of NSW will be eligible for disaster relief payments. AAP Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:28:33 +0100 Warragamba Dam Reopened to the Public After 10 Years http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24920/ Families can again enjoy picnics at Sydney's picturesque Warragamba Dam, which has been reopened to the public. AAP Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:55:30 +0100 Federal Court Case Could Damn Traveston http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24918/ The Traveston Dam proposal will continue in Federal Court on Monday. AAP Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:50:56 +0100 Solution to Asylum Seeker Standoff Will Happen, Says Rudd http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24895/ Prime Minister Kevin Rudd will not reveal how the government will end the Oceanic Viking asylum-seeker stand-off but is confident a solution is inevitable. AAP Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:58:13 +0100 New Taxi Driver Tests a Step Forward, Says Albanese http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24861/ Drivers will have to pass an English language test, as well as tests to prove their ability to identify local roads and attractions and their ability to calculate fares. AAP Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:52:36 +0100 ANU Considers Complaint Over Academic's Fiji Expulsion http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24798/ The Australian National University (ANU) is considering making a formal complaint to the Fijian government over its treatment of academic Brij Lal. By Bonny Symons-Brown/AAP Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:55:18 +0100 Emissions Trading Scheme Won't Destroy Australian Agriculture, Says ABARE http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24745/ Australia's agricultural output will be relatively unaffected if the federal government choose to include the sector in its emissions trading scheme. AAP Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:12:15 +0100 Another Boatload Intercepted Off Aust Coast http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24744/ Another boatload of suspected asylum seekers has been intercepted off the Australian coast. AAP Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:40:14 +0100 Big Four Banks Match RBA With 25bp Rise to Variable Home Loans http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24692/ Australia's big four banks has passed on the rate rise to its variable home loans. AAP Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:10:19 +0100 Rate Hike Tough for Families and Business, Says Swan http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24672/ Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan says the interest rate rise is tough on Australian families and businesses. AAP Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:18:07 +0100 Prime Minister's Literary Award Winners Announced http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24632/ A 30-year-old Vietnamese immigrant has won the prestigious fiction prize of the Prime Minister's Literary Awards. AAP Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:29:55 +0100 First Australians Offer Key to Tourism http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24628/ Tourists who visit Australia not experiencing the Aboriginal heritage and nature based tourism that is on offer. AAP Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:18:08 +0100 World Bank: Australia a Model for Developing Nations http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24598/ World Bank managing director Juan Jose Daboub says Australia can be a model for developing nations. AAP Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:58:12 +0100 Canberra Reduces Insulation Rebate to $1,200 From Midnight http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24594/ The federal government has reduced the household insulation rebate to $1,200. AAP Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:12:57 +0100 Former PM Paul Keating Says 'Goodie-two-shoes' Not in Labor Spirit http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24592/ Kevin Rudd will not rule out appointing more coalition figures to government jobs despite criticisms. AAP Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:07:22 +0100 First Home Buyers to Face Price Caps http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24562/ First home buyers will be forced to keep within a limit if they're to receive the first home owners grant (FHOG) from 2010 onwards. AAP Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:58:39 +0100 Gov't Defends Christmas Island Capacity Boost http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24564/ The government confirmed on Saturday it will spend up to $40 million on upgrades to the Christmas Island detention centre. By Crystal Ja & Andrea Hayward/AAP Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:27:17 +0100 Hobbit and Dementia Reseachers Win Top Science Gong http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24486/ Dr Michael Valenzuela and Dr Kira Westaway were jointly named most outstanding scientist for NSW/ACT at the The Young Tall Poppy Science Awards. AAP Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:31:46 +0100 Aust Won't Abandon Indonesia Over Asylum Seekers, Says Smith http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24436/ The Australian government does not want to leave Indonesia to shoulder the burden of 78 asylum seekers on an Australian customs vessel. AAP Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:24:02 +0100 Swan Sells ETS's Business Credentials as Debate Continues http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24435/ The Rudd government's emissions trading scheme will help transform Australia into a low-carbon economy the federal treasurer says. AAP Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:04:30 +0100 Sydney Rallies for Burma Junta Condemnation http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24382/ The wives of Kevin Rudd and Malcolm Turnbull have united for the cause of democracy. AAP Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:28:39 +0100 Shame About Past as Stolen Generations Relief Plan Launched http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24381/ NSW Governor Marie Bashir says she feels a deep sense of shame over the continuing effects on indigenous Australians. AAP Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:22:14 +0100 Latest Attempt to Plug oil Spill Leak Delayed Again http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24379/ Technical problems will further delay the fourth attempt to plug a leaking oil well in the Timor Sea, the operators of the oil rig say. AAP Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:54:18 +0100 Don't Follow US in Treating 'Emotions as Illness'-Expert http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24376/ Australians are being urged to not follow the "American trend" of branding "emotions an illness". AAP Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:53:51 +0100 Australia Signs Agreement With UN Food Program http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24332/ Australia will provide at least $180 million in the next four years to global food programs, its largest ever commitment. AAP Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:46:24 +0100 Battle Over Engine Technology Reaches Court http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24330/ Jack Brabham is among the parties embroiled in a Federal Court battle linked to a multi-million-dollar engine technology. AAP Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:35:51 +0100 Sydney's Water Supply Safe Until 2020-Sydney Water http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24328/ There will be enough water to supply Sydney until 2020 and beyond says Sydney Water director Kerry Schott. AAP Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:58:09 +0100 Sun Shines for Macedonian Prime Minister's Visit to Canberra http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24325/ Parliament House has welcomed the prime minister of the Republic of Macedonia. AAP Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:23:40 +0100 Rudd's Asia Pacific Community Plan Faces Competition http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24291/ Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has pitched his ambitious plan for a new Asia-Pacific political and economic bloc. AAP Sun, 25 Oct 2009 09:28:12 +0100 PM Raises Rio Case With China, No Change http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24290/ Prime Minister Kevin Rudd met with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao over the continued detention of Stern Hu. Reuters Sun, 25 Oct 2009 09:21:06 +0100