News in brief – Labor’s renewable energy plan
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has revealed a new plan proposed by the ALP that insists renewable sources can supply half of Australia’s energy productivity.
DetailsWinners’ swiping success at Macleay
An app that allows users to swap unwanted household items has won this year’s Macleay Enterprise Exhibition Day award.
DetailsMacleay Enterprise Day has tech appeal
Dan Siepen, co-founder of The Coder Factory, is one of three entrepreneurs judging Macleay College’s Enterprise Exhibition Day in Sydney this Wednesday.
DetailsMH17: the first anniversary
Australian politicians and the public have reacted angrily to video footage of Russian-backed rebels rifling through victims’ belongings after MH17 was brought down.
DetailsNews in brief – Portrait of ‘Rake’ wins Archibald
The 2015 Archibald Prize has been awarded to Nigel Milsom for his portrait of Sydney barrister Charles Waterstreet. Mr Milsom took home the $100,000 prize for his oil on linen portrait, Judo house pt 6 (the white bird), one of the largest in this year’s collection. Mr Milsom is close friends with the notable barrister, who inspired the…
DetailsPublic support builds for marriage equality
Mounting support for same-sex marriage, in Australia, has raised the debate once again in parliament which is currently split on the issue.
DetailsNews in brief – Uber calls for legalisation
Uber is urging the Victorian government to legalise and license drivers to allow them to operate within the law alongside taxis.
DetailsFlights out of Bali resume
Jetstar and Virgin Australia are flying a backlog of passengers out of Bali today while conditions are favourable.
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Out of this world response to #PlutoFlyby
NASA’s successful mission to secure photos of Pluto has captured the attention of Earthlings everywhere.
DetailsNews in brief – Labor denies carbon tax return
The Australian Labor Party have dismissed claims that the carbon tax would return during the lead-up to the next federal election.
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