Daily wrap 8 August 2013
Have a listen to the latest news – with Sarah Lawther
New school a unifying force for Colac
For the first few years of its existence, parents saw Colac Secondary College as an inferior option. Many opted to send their children to the local private school or to schools in Geelong, an hour’s drive away. Its image was characterised by a lack of unity between students and staff of the recently merged Colac…
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ELECTION 2013: All you need to know about asylum seekers
The growing numbers of refugees and asylum seekers are central to the 2013 election debate. While both major parties acknowledge their obligations under the United Nations’ Refugee Convention, attempts to balance national sovereignty and appeal to the conservative electorate remain at the heart of policies. What policies are being promoted by Labor and the Coalition for…
DetailsRadiohead v Spotify: rip-off or hypocrisy?
The music streaming service Spotify has drawn plenty of criticism recently, with Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke leading the charge. Yorke complained that the service is just one more vehicle allowing shareholders to rip off musicians. Radiohead went as far as pulling all their music from Spotify. Yorke tweeted: “Make no mistake, new artists you discover…
DetailsELECTION 2013: Get set to vote on Sept 7
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has set the day for the federal election: September 7, 2013. Both parties offer “positive” visions for the future. Mr Rudd says the election is about who Australians can “trust”, while the Opposition Leader, Tony Abbott, says it is really about who can build “a better future”. Voters have until 8pm…
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Labor raises cost of smoking by $5.3 billion
Labor has announced it will hit smokers for another $5.3 billion in taxes over the next four years. By the end of 2016, the cost of a packet of 20 cigarettes will increase by $5.25, taking the cost of smoking to about $1 a cigarette. Treasurer Chris Bowen announced the plan this week, claiming the…
DetailsNursing home killer jailed for life
A man who murdered 11 elderly residents of a Sydney nursing home two years ago will spend the rest of his life behind bars. Sentencing Roger Dean to life imprisonment, Justice Megan Latham told the NSW Supreme Court today the pain and terror experienced by the victims must have been horrific. The “heinous, atrocious and…
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Daily wrap 1 August 2013
– Sarah Lawther
