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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 warning signs Tony Abbott is turning Australia into a reckless charco-state


'End this injustice': plea to Tony Abbott by wife of Arctic 30 protester


Fraser Coast joins national protest for climate action


Griffith's new airport terminal unveiled


Grylls to step down


Big hopes for federal funding for old bridges


Victoria's schools still waiting for Gonski funds


Treasurer Joe Hockey On Twitter Trolls


GrainCorp call is Hockey's: PM


Small business a litmus test for Abbott on tax

Hockey has gone too far



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