Greater Wollongong NewsFriday 3rd September 2010Your worldwide local newspaper |
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News HeadlinesSame-sex adoption bill passes House
BIRTH parents who do not want their children to be adopted by a same-sex couple will be able to make their preference known without fear they will breach anti-discrimination laws by doing so. Equator Alliance helps resource sector manage Climate Change
Brisbane-based Equator Alliance is taking the lead in resource sector environmental assessment by bringing a world-leading climate change researcher from The University of Queensland face-to-face with industry innovators. Pacific Brands profits by exporting our jobs
Pacific Brands' decision to sack hundreds of Wollongong workers and move its clothing manufacturing operations offshore has led to a massive turnaround in the company's profits. from a conservative voter,
In reply to Good Idea, Crappy Execution : from a conservative voter, privatisation was a bad idea. It should never be privatised I see all the names and it looks like an ethnic takeover. What a mess How to get value from private health insurance
There are some good reasons for having private health cover but it can be costly and some funds restrict certain benefits Coastal planners should expect 40cm sea level rise
Coastal councils have been told to make planning decisions which allow for a 40cm rise in sea levels by 2050. Sports HeadlinesThe new cancer - sports betting
What an odd coincidence. In the same week that rugby league struggles with a growing stench concerning a flood of serious betting being placed on a minor unlikely event that subsequently didn't occur, international cricket has been devastated by irrefutable proof that the Pakistani Test team is corrupt. Swimming laps up new funding
PARALYMPIC sport and swimming will receive the lion's share of $30 million of extra funding promised by the previous federal government. What it felt like to be an Olympic champion, 10 years on
Catherine Freeman is still coming to terms with that win, writes Roy Masters. Football: Mariners sink Victory
The Central Coast Mariners have recorded their second win of the season thanks to two goals from Rostyn Griffiths and Daniel McBreen, which handed the home side a 2-0 win over Melbourne Victory at Bluetongue Stadium in Gosford on Friday night. Global glitch that fanned the flames of wonder
It was the world's best kept Olympic secret. Then the ring of fire stalled, writes Roy Masters. Note: News items displayed are based on keyword searches for the name of your town/city and may not always be accurate for common place names. |