2014-10-31 Australia More Top Stories

  Sydney Morning Herald   

Vic union task force called a stunt  The Australian
ALLEGED widespread corruption and thuggery in Victoria's construction industry will be stamped out by a joint police task force, the premier and prime minister say. BUT union officials say it's a political stunt ahead of the November 29 Victorian election and ...

2014-10-31 Australia Health

  ABC Online   

No detectable asbestos at Vic site: EPA  NEWS.com.au
ASBESTOS has been found in roof spaces of five of six Melbourne homes tested by the EPA but residents are not in danger unless it is disturbed. A SPIKE in the number of mesothelioma cases near a disused asbestos factory in Sunshine North had prompted ...

2014-10-31 Australia Science

  Whitsunday Times   

ReefBlitz a hit in Cannonvale  Whitsunday Times
RESEARCH TIME: Minister for Environment and Heritage Protection Andrew Powell, Earthwatch Institute professor David McInnes, Assistant Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Seath Holswich, Great Barrier Reef Foundation managing director Claire ...

2014-10-31 Australia Sports

  Sydney Morning Herald   

Kurtley Beale fined $3000 over mid-air argument  Sydney Morning Herald
The Australian Rugby Union has fined Kurtley Beale $3000 for his role in the mid-air argument with the then Wallaby business manager Di Patston in September. The star back was found guilty of a moderate breach of team protocols but faces no further ...

2014-10-31 Australia Entertainment

  Sydney Morning Herald   

Foxtel promises 'new era in growth' - including new pricing and packaging  Sydney Morning Herald
An animated series from the award-winning Working Dog team, a fresh Australian comedy, the resurrected drama A Place To Call Home and a new pricing structure were the stars of the show at the 2015 Foxtel upfronts last night. Speaking to advertisers ...

2014-10-31 Australia Business

  Sydney Morning Herald   

Newcrest mulls pay shake-up, likely to record first-strike  Herald Sun
Newcrest Mining is likely to record a "first strike" against its 2014 remuneration report, as it tells shareholders the gold price is presenting challenges and much work remains to be done to bring the company to a position where it can pay dividends. Proxy votes ...

2014-10-31 Australia Australia

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Out-of-control bushfire threatens South Australia homes  The Australian
MORE than 50 fire fighters and two water bombers are battling an out-of-control bushfire at Nantawarra, near Port Wakefield about 100kms north of Adelaide. Three people have been injured in the fires including a Country Fire Service volunteer, according to ...

2014-10-31 Australia World

  CNN   

Burkina Faso leader refuses to quit  The Australian
BURKINA Faso's President Blaise Compaore has refused to give up power, but called off a state of emergency imposed after a violent uprising against his 27-year rule that saw parliament set ablaze. OPPOSITION figures said around 30 people had been ...