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£15 billion investment announced in England’s roads
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A £15 billion plan to triple levels of spending by the end of the decade to increase the capacity and condition of England’s roads, has been announced by Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin and Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander. “Today I am setting out the biggest, boldest and most far-reaching roads programme for decades.…
Don’t make it a Merry Christmas for the scammers!!!
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With the Christmas season fast approaching the ACCC is warning that Scammers are at it again trying to cash-in on the Christmas mail rush by posing as postal services. “Australians send and receive millions of parcels at Christmas time. If you are expecting delivery of a gift for family or friends, or might receive a…
Choose the correct sunnies
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is encouraging the community to choose the best protection for their eyes. ACCC Deputy Chair Delia Rickard explained that in Australia, sunglasses must be sold with the correct lens category clearly marked to help consumers choose the right pair for their needs and avoid hazards. “Australians are exposed to…
Something for Mr Abbott to think about
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Okay in the light of the recent cuts to the ABC here is something for the government to take into consideration. According to recent research released by Roy Morgan almost 11.8 million Australians 14+ (61%) cited at least one ABC or ABC2 television show they ‘especially choose to watch’ in the year to September 2014—and…
National Drug Strategy Household Survey released
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According to The National Drug Strategy Household Survey released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare In 2013, over 40% of Australians smoked daily, drank alcohol in ways that put them at risk of harm or used an illicit drug in the previous 12 months. AIHW spokesperson Geoff Neideck explained that the report…
Medibank Private Share Offer raises $5.679 billion
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The Minister for Finance Senator Mathias Cormann has announced that the Medibank Private Share Offer has been completed raising $5.679 billion in proceeds to be re-invested in job creating infrastructure. Senator Cormann explained that the Government has set a final price for Medibank Private Shares for institutional investors of $2.15 per share, while the final…
Potato Chips: the King of Snacks
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According to research released by Roy Morgan in an average seven-day period, 41% of us snack on potato chips, 37% snack on nuts, and 32% snack on savoury biscuits/crackers. Angela Smith, Group Account Director, Roy Morgan Research explained that even though salty treats are the nation’s undisputed favourites, sweet snacks outnumber them when we consider…
RACV Energy Breakthrough Weekend
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Primary and Secondary School from across Victoria are descending on Maryborough for the RACV Energy Breakthrough, Victoria’s largest student showcase of energy efficient vehicles and fuel saving technologies. Holden’s Director of Corporate Affairs, George Svigos explained that the RACV Energy Breakthrough challenges students to design and build a vehicle or machine that represents an ‘energy…
Morgan Poll: Victorian Election ALP ahead on two-party preferred
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According to an SMS Morgan Poll conducted over two nights, November 19-20 2014 the ALP 55% on a two-party preferred basis (up 1.5% since November 7-10, 2014) holds a clear election-winning lead over the L-NP 45% (down 1.5%) according to a representative cross-section of 1,042 Victorian electors. “Opposition Leader Dan Andrews has grabbed a significant…