http://www.aussiecon.net/ Australian Constituency en Sat, 31 Jul 2010 10:11:00 GMT Sat, 31 Jul 2010 10:11:00 GMT info@aussiecon.net info@aussiecon.net http://www.aussiecon.net/images/00-banner.jpg http://www.aussiecon.net/ http://www.aussiecon.net/fourth-estate/ This is a phrase that refers to the profession of Journalism, specifically the Press. It is derived from the old English idea that there are three estates: 1. the Lords... http://www.aussiecon.net/fourth-estate/#comments http://www.aussiecon.net/fourth-estate/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 10:11:00 GMT http://www.aussiecon.net/hostel-accommodation-for-indigenous-trainees-and-apprentices-in-wa/ Burks Park, four kilometres from the town of Halls Creek, will be the site for the first hostel to accommodate up to 24 young Indigenous people while they complete traineeships... http://www.aussiecon.net/hostel-accommodation-for-indigenous-trainees-and-apprentices-in-wa/#comments http://www.aussiecon.net/hostel-accommodation-for-indigenous-trainees-and-apprentices-in-wa/ Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:12:00 GMT http://www.aussiecon.net/safe-houses-open-across-the-northern-territory/ The Australian and Northern Territory Governments today opened a women's safe house and a men's cooling off place in the remote community of Ngukurr, as part of a roll-out of... http://www.aussiecon.net/safe-houses-open-across-the-northern-territory/#comments http://www.aussiecon.net/safe-houses-open-across-the-northern-territory/ Sat, 31 Jan 2009 09:18:00 GMT http://www.aussiecon.net/care-beds-for-indigenous-mothers/ Expectant Indigenous mothers and their babies in North Queensland will have greater access to ante-natal and post-natal care at a new 24-bed accommodation facility in Cairns. The Minister for Families... http://www.aussiecon.net/care-beds-for-indigenous-mothers/#comments http://www.aussiecon.net/care-beds-for-indigenous-mothers/ Sat, 31 Jan 2009 09:11:00 GMT http://www.aussiecon.net/boarding-school-boost-for-indigenous-students/ Member for Lingiari, the Hon. Warren Snowdon MP today announced that three Territory boarding schools will receive more than $900,000 in Federal Government assistance to upgrade their grounds and facilities... http://www.aussiecon.net/boarding-school-boost-for-indigenous-students/#comments http://www.aussiecon.net/boarding-school-boost-for-indigenous-students/ Sat, 31 Jan 2009 09:08:00 GMT http://www.aussiecon.net/digital-television-transition-package/ The Rudd Government today announced a pilot package to drive the availability of improved television services as Australia makes the transition to digital. "Digital television delivers many benefits to viewers... http://www.aussiecon.net/digital-television-transition-package/#comments http://www.aussiecon.net/digital-television-transition-package/ Thu, 29 Jan 2009 09:01:00 GMT http://www.aussiecon.net/latest-imf-world-economic-outlook/ In its World Economic Outlook (WEO) update, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has drastically revised down its forecast for the global economy since the November 2008 WEO update and has... http://www.aussiecon.net/latest-imf-world-economic-outlook/#comments http://www.aussiecon.net/latest-imf-world-economic-outlook/ Thu, 29 Jan 2009 08:54:00 GMT http://www.aussiecon.net/national-audit-of-police-capabilities/ The Minister for Home Affairs, Bob Debus, today announced the appointment of Roger Beale AO to conduct a Federal Audit of Police Capabilities in line with the Government's election commitment... http://www.aussiecon.net/national-audit-of-police-capabilities/#comments http://www.aussiecon.net/national-audit-of-police-capabilities/ Thu, 29 Jan 2009 08:30:00 GMT http://www.aussiecon.net/the-pms-australia-day-message/ As we celebrate Australia Day with our friends and families - over barbeques, picnic tables and beach towels - I know that many of you share my concerns about the... http://www.aussiecon.net/the-pms-australia-day-message/#comments http://www.aussiecon.net/the-pms-australia-day-message/ Mon, 26 Jan 2009 08:20:00 GMT http://www.aussiecon.net/expert-panels-broadband-report-alp/ The Minister for Broadband, Communications and Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy today announced that the final report from the Panel of Experts on submissions to the National Broadband Network process... http://www.aussiecon.net/expert-panels-broadband-report-alp/#comments http://www.aussiecon.net/expert-panels-broadband-report-alp/ Thu, 22 Jan 2009 08:09:00 GMT http://www.aussiecon.net/energy-market-legislation-alp/ The Minister for Resources and Energy, Martin Ferguson AM MP, has welcomed the release of exposure draft legislation to support the establishment of the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO). The... http://www.aussiecon.net/energy-market-legislation-alp/#comments http://www.aussiecon.net/energy-market-legislation-alp/ Thu, 22 Jan 2009 07:48:00 GMT http://www.aussiecon.net/first-ever-victoria-cross-for-australia-awarded/ Prime Minister Kevin Rudd this week commended the valour of Trooper Mark Donaldson, with the presentation of the first Victoria Cross for Australia. Trooper Donaldson was honoured for his bravery... http://www.aussiecon.net/first-ever-victoria-cross-for-australia-awarded/#comments http://www.aussiecon.net/first-ever-victoria-cross-for-australia-awarded/ Wed, 21 Jan 2009 14:44:00 GMT http://www.aussiecon.net/barack-obama-complete-inaugural-speech-ny-times/ My fellow citizens: I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank... http://www.aussiecon.net/barack-obama-complete-inaugural-speech-ny-times/#comments http://www.aussiecon.net/barack-obama-complete-inaugural-speech-ny-times/ Wed, 21 Jan 2009 07:20:00 GMT http://www.aussiecon.net/public-sector-no-job-security/ Kevin Rudd has today called on employers to refrain from sacking staff as a result of the economic downturn. Will the Prime Minister give the same commitment to protect the... http://www.aussiecon.net/public-sector-no-job-security/#comments http://www.aussiecon.net/public-sector-no-job-security/ Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:47:00 GMT http://www.aussiecon.net/responsibility-of-detention-centres-must-lie-directly-with-minister/ Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young has called on Immigration Minister Chris Evans to explain why detention centre operator G4S has had its contract extended, despite Labor's pre-election promise that the operation... http://www.aussiecon.net/responsibility-of-detention-centres-must-lie-directly-with-minister/#comments http://www.aussiecon.net/responsibility-of-detention-centres-must-lie-directly-with-minister/ Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:27:00 GMT