http://www.australiannews.com.au/national/article.aspx?id=508816&articleID=
The new chairman of National Business Leaders' Forum on Sustainable Development (NBLF), Rod Leaver would like to include climate change mitigation into the nation's political and business agenda. He suggested a carbon tax to make sure that the country is well-prepared to face the future and also achieve two of the twenty-three key reforms of the forum, which is by cuttin 25% in greenhouse gas by 2020 and 90% by 2050. The opportunity appeared as both major political parties were seeking for votes from the independence. Carbon tax was seen as a way to give Australian businsesses the confidence required to invest and develop the economy.
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Australian News #9: Maggie Beer soup stock recall
http://www.australiannews.com.au/national/article.aspx?id=508814&articleID=
Maggie Beer Chicken Stock 500mL BARCODE 873006005054, Maggie Beer Vegetable Stock 500mL BARCODE 873006005061 and Maggie Beer Beef Stock 500ml BARCODE 873006005078 were being recalled by a company founded by Adelaide food identity Maggie Beer. This was done as the products were being suspected of bacterial contamination. Due to the consumers' health concern by the company, the products were asked to be removed from the shelves and sales. there will be full refunds for the recall. Those who have consumed the products and concerned about their health situation may want to seek for medical advice. The adverse effects of the negative consumption will be the symptoms of food poisoning.
Maggie Beer Chicken Stock 500mL BARCODE 873006005054, Maggie Beer Vegetable Stock 500mL BARCODE 873006005061 and Maggie Beer Beef Stock 500ml BARCODE 873006005078 were being recalled by a company founded by Adelaide food identity Maggie Beer. This was done as the products were being suspected of bacterial contamination. Due to the consumers' health concern by the company, the products were asked to be removed from the shelves and sales. there will be full refunds for the recall. Those who have consumed the products and concerned about their health situation may want to seek for medical advice. The adverse effects of the negative consumption will be the symptoms of food poisoning.
Australian News #8: Preparations underway for flooding
http://www.australiannews.com.au/national/article.aspx?id=508807&articleID=1736207
The communities living in Victoria are on high alert when there is a deluge predicted by the meteorologists. The worst conditions are expected in northeast Victoria. Incident control centres have been established in many regions and warnings are given out too. People are afraid that the downpour will melt the snow which later flows into the river, aggravating the situation. Besides that, potential victims are asked to 'quarantine' themselves from the floodwater as it can jeorpadise their lives. The businessmen which might be affected are also moving their inventories to higher ground. The forecast flood is the first since the fires in 2006. Furthermore, people are also advised to stay away from trees which limbs may be weakened by previous fire. The flood water may cause them to fall. Lastly, the drivers and motorists are discouraged to drive through roads immersed in water. They should keep watch on strong winds, flash flood and slippery roads.
The communities living in Victoria are on high alert when there is a deluge predicted by the meteorologists. The worst conditions are expected in northeast Victoria. Incident control centres have been established in many regions and warnings are given out too. People are afraid that the downpour will melt the snow which later flows into the river, aggravating the situation. Besides that, potential victims are asked to 'quarantine' themselves from the floodwater as it can jeorpadise their lives. The businessmen which might be affected are also moving their inventories to higher ground. The forecast flood is the first since the fires in 2006. Furthermore, people are also advised to stay away from trees which limbs may be weakened by previous fire. The flood water may cause them to fall. Lastly, the drivers and motorists are discouraged to drive through roads immersed in water. They should keep watch on strong winds, flash flood and slippery roads.
Australian News #7: Hundreds of sharks in feeding frenzy
http://www.australiannews.com.au/national/article.aspx?id=508801&articleID=1736201
An unprecedented feeding frenzy of sharks was filmed on the spot by a rescue helicopter crew at the beach which is located 10km north of the resort town, Noosa. Hundreds of sharks were witnessed feeding on copious amount of baitfish and tuna. Relevant authorities have been notified regarding the unusual phenomenon so that effective precautious measures and control can be carried out.
An unprecedented feeding frenzy of sharks was filmed on the spot by a rescue helicopter crew at the beach which is located 10km north of the resort town, Noosa. Hundreds of sharks were witnessed feeding on copious amount of baitfish and tuna. Relevant authorities have been notified regarding the unusual phenomenon so that effective precautious measures and control can be carried out.
Australian News #6: Massive quake rocks Christchurch
http://www.australiannews.com.au/topstories/article.aspx?id=509054&articleID=
Earthquake with magnitude 7.0 has struck Christchurch today with no fatalities reported. This was considered as very fortunate by the locals. However, the damage caused by the unprecedented quake was substantial. The people were terrified during the incident. A state of natural disaster was declared by Civil Aviation Centre. The victims described the incident vividly whereby the boulders which size were bigger than cars tumbling down the hillsides. Moreover, principal of a school near the epicentre felt the quake as a train slammed into his house. Besides that, the old buildings in the scene were worst affected. New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has promised a distribution of fund worth $NZ2 billion to alleviate the situation and cover all the costs involved. Christchurch is currently under curfew.
p/s: After typing all of these, I just realised that this is not an Australian news but a New Zealand's.
Earthquake with magnitude 7.0 has struck Christchurch today with no fatalities reported. This was considered as very fortunate by the locals. However, the damage caused by the unprecedented quake was substantial. The people were terrified during the incident. A state of natural disaster was declared by Civil Aviation Centre. The victims described the incident vividly whereby the boulders which size were bigger than cars tumbling down the hillsides. Moreover, principal of a school near the epicentre felt the quake as a train slammed into his house. Besides that, the old buildings in the scene were worst affected. New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has promised a distribution of fund worth $NZ2 billion to alleviate the situation and cover all the costs involved. Christchurch is currently under curfew.
p/s: After typing all of these, I just realised that this is not an Australian news but a New Zealand's.
Australian News #5: Nine dead in NZ plane crash
http://www.australiannews.com.au/topstories/article.aspx?id=508981&articleID=1737016
All the nine passengers and pilot were perished in a plane crash today. The crashed plane was a fixed-wing aircraft belonged to Skydiving New Zealand. As the name of the company suggested, the plane was for the purpose of skydiving. This tragedy was the first in nearly 17 years. Among the fatalities, there were one pilot and four local skydiving instructors. The rests were tourists. There were also few witnesses describing the accident. The plane was engulfed in a fire ball with smoke puffing out profusely. The last plane crash in New Zealand happened in 1993 where there were also nine people reported dead.
All the nine passengers and pilot were perished in a plane crash today. The crashed plane was a fixed-wing aircraft belonged to Skydiving New Zealand. As the name of the company suggested, the plane was for the purpose of skydiving. This tragedy was the first in nearly 17 years. Among the fatalities, there were one pilot and four local skydiving instructors. The rests were tourists. There were also few witnesses describing the accident. The plane was engulfed in a fire ball with smoke puffing out profusely. The last plane crash in New Zealand happened in 1993 where there were also nine people reported dead.
Australian News #4: Police wary of Facebook 'ruse'
http://www.australiannews.com.au/national/article.aspx?id=489011&articleID=
This article reported that the police were suspecting the possibility of Facebook account of a 21-year-old criminal named Justin Grant being operated by someone else. The case occurred since the escape of the criminal from Townsville the day before in the hospital. The news can be traced back by the following link: http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/07/22/2960724.htm. Grant's facebook account has since become active and post insulting messages to the authorities too. Hence, the police suspected the prank and warned anyone who assisted Grant will face the music. The escape of Justin Grant was the fifth case of the year.
This article reported that the police were suspecting the possibility of Facebook account of a 21-year-old criminal named Justin Grant being operated by someone else. The case occurred since the escape of the criminal from Townsville the day before in the hospital. The news can be traced back by the following link: http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/07/22/2960724.htm. Grant's facebook account has since become active and post insulting messages to the authorities too. Hence, the police suspected the prank and warned anyone who assisted Grant will face the music. The escape of Justin Grant was the fifth case of the year.
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