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Power News from Australia - Issue 2013/11/20

Today's snapshot: - good strong position on spying accusations - business - mighty man - India relationships - strategic assets - education - women vs men etc. Abbott refuses to comment on Indonesia spying Tony Abbott refuses to apologise for Indonesian spying program Tony Abbott rejects Indonesia's call for spying apology, calls for cool heads amid diplomatic row Tony Abbott must eat humble pie to placate Indonesia after spying scandal's sour aftertaste Politics as it happened - Tony Abbott refusing to budge on spy claims Australia to back India's NSG membership Australia, India to hold nuclear talks in Nov Australia Min Rues Sachin Farewell Match Ending Too Soon Australian Foreign Minister responds to spying scandal Oz Foreign Minister visits Asha education project Mathias Cormann denies Peter Costello in running for Future Fund chairman Murdoch Divorce Said to Be Almost Final Murdoch Is Close to Divorce Settlement With

Places to see in Australia

Whether you are on a short stay here or a long visit - Australia will not disappoint. This country is a mixture of urban and rural lifestyle, vibrant cities and quite and peaceful nature reserves, unseen wildlife and marvelous landscapes, activities for any season and skill level, sunshine and sea. Here's the list of places that should make your visit unforgettable. Sydney and around 1. Sydney Aquarium, Wildlife World 2. Australian National Maritime Museum 3. IMAX 4. Chinese Gardens 5. Chinatown 6. Art Gallery NSW 7. Observatory 8. Hemmesphere (restaurant/bar) 9. Rengaya (Japanese BBQ/yakiniku restaurant) 10. Australian Heritage Hotel (restaurant/bar) 11. Palmer & Co (bar)  11. Blue Mountains and Jenolan Caves 12. Hunter Valley 13. Bondi Beach 14. Manly Beach and Northern Beaches 15. Reptile Park 16. Jamberoo Adventure Park NSW 17. Port Stephens 18. Dubbo Queensland 19. Surfers Paradise 20. Great Barrier Reef Victoria 21

Power News from Australia - Issue 2013/11/19

Today's snapshot: - strategic assets decision - media affairs - spying - India relationships - reforms - taxes - state developments etc. US farmers warn ADM's GrainCorp takeover could hurt competition in Australian agriculture Grains takeover would be 'disaster' More to consider when selling important assets Economic blueprint, but will Hockey read it? A rock and a hard place Coalition divide over GrainCorp nothing new Coalition scraps Labor’s self education tax PM’s ‘star chamber’ vetoed staff appointments Labor's secret cull of 15,000 fat cats Virgin's real issues on shares Tony Abbott rejects Commonwealth climate change risk fund Tony Abbott lacks a road map for reforms to federation - it could save billions Tony Abbott refuses to sign Aus to CHOGM climate change initiative Indonesia recalls ambassador to Australia in spying row Tony Abbott defends claims of spying on Indonesian president Tony Abbott

Power News from Australia - Issue 2013/11/18

In today's political snapshot: - pecuniary recompense - bees against the honey - confusing justice with order - perverted minds in rage - good deeds regarding healthcare and childcare - house prices etc. Clyne suffers $1m pay cut but Big Four CEOS still take home $36m-plus Australia sees alliance with US foundation of defence, security, and strategic arrangements To save lives, Australia to help set up trauma care centre Kiwi courage and Aussie apathy Tug of war over local dollar's future as central bank chiefs take different paths Tony Abbott's boats gift to Sri Lanka comes under fire Tony Abbott calls for responsive system as childcare inquiry launched Tony Abbott announces biggest child-care revolution Tony Abbott urged to intervene over Ayers Rock Resort Tony Abbott's stance on Sri Lanka's human rights craven and irresponsible Politics as it happened - Tony Abbott returns to the parliamentary fray Five warnin