Trisha News

Changing your mind can be expensive: metro about-turn costs $176m

Saturday November 27, 2010
THE failed Metro rail project cost taxpayers $176 million in unfinished work - out of a total estimated cost of more than $400 million - the latest government report reveals.

Cancun seen as opportunity to put flesh on bones of Copenhagen accord

Saturday November 27, 2010
AUSTRALIA will push to protect and advance the Copenhagen Accord when the next round of United Nations climate change negotiations begins in Cancun, Mexico, on Monday.

Birth pangs of a new Australia

Saturday November 27, 2010
WHEN COLTS RAN Roger McDonald Vintage, 343pp, $32.95

A natural progression

Saturday November 27, 2010
A bespoke chocolatier and an eco-friendly spa are championing a new style of luxury, writes Lance Richardson.

Danish ban puts union in bind over toxic waste

Saturday November 27, 2010
THE Maritime Union of Australia has been put on the spot after its Scandinavian counterpart announced it would refuse to unload 3000 tonnes of toxic waste bound for a Danish port from Botany Bay.

Hotel sector is on the mend

Saturday November 27, 2010
LIMITED new developments and an increase in visitors have resulted in the Australian hotel sector experiencing a recovery in market sentiment and trading conditions, which has flowed through to an improvement in capital values.

Scary new best friend for politicians

Saturday November 27, 2010
HERE'S cold comfort. It would be impossible, according to the Swedish energy expert Kjell Aleklett, for us to emit enough greenhouse gas to warm the planet by six degrees: we don't have enough oil, coal or gas to burn.

Late-night bars in bitter fight to the end

Saturday November 27, 2010
NIGHTCLUB owners and publicans are mounting an 11th-hour campaign to try to stifle changes in the city's planning laws that could cut back their trading hours.

Late-night bars in bitter fight over hours

Saturday November 27, 2010
NIGHTCLUB owners and publicans are mounting an 11th-hour campaign to try to stifle changes in the city's planning laws that could cut back their trading hours.

In vitae, veritas varies

Saturday November 27, 2010
How you present the facts of your work history makes a huge difference, writes Jim Bright.

TV series

Saturday November 27, 2010
IDENTITY Rated M, 300 minutes (Shock) rating: 3/5

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