Governor-General Quentin Bryce today swore in Tony Abbott as Australia’s 28th prime minister. The Coalition ministry was also sworn in at Government House. Nationals Leader Warren Truss is Deputy Prime Minister and the Liberal Party’s deputy leader Julie Bishop is Foreign Minister – the first woman to hold the position. Liberal veteran Bronwyn Bishop, twice dumped from cabinet by…
DetailsThe future is looking bright for surf magazines in print according to Surfing World editor Vaughan Blakey who described the industry as buoyant. He said surf magazines are not out to compete with online as they give readers something in a tangible form, allowing them more time to digest the stories. “In the past there…
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The British comedian John Oliver, host of American TV program The Daily Show, has poked fun at the Australian election campaign. In an eight-minute segment on the show last night he told viewers, “Look – America – look at me. Our elections do not need to take as long as they currently do. There is another way,…
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As the frozen yogurt craze grows, I decided that it had come the time to review the quality of one of the many new stores, Yogurtland. Yogurtland is a self-service dessert restaurant that provides a range of frozen yogurt and toppings for customers. During my frozen yogurt experience I reviewed the four things I deem…
DetailsJapanese language students at St Andrew’s Cathedral School will put theory into practice when they head to Japan this month. Japanese teacher Donna Desiatnik is taking her year 8-10 students on a two-week tour of the country. During the trip, students will visit Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, Miyajima Island and Nagasaki and “see the places…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsPrime 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…
DetailsThe right to a stable education is seen as a given by most Australians. It can be difficult to achieve, however, especially for people who travel the country to work as wranglers on the agricultural show circuit. They have to rely on the National School for Travelling Show Children (NSTSC) that has served them since…
DetailsLabor 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…
DetailsSydney FC took on Macarthur Rams last night at Campbelltown Stadium as part of a lengthy pre-season preparation that has seen them travel to Japan already. Next they head to Italy where they will play six matches. Young Chris Naumoff is having a pre-season to remember, scoring five goals in only three games. Coach Frank…
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