Briefs

Stickybeaks invade a man's privacy On Thursday I was running over the Anzac Bridge on the cycle/walkway. Up ahead I saw a big crowd had gathered and there was an ambulance on the bridge. As I ran by I saw a man was lying on the ground receiving CPR - it didn't look good, he was in serious trouble.

Nuts about a new brew

Hard work has paid off with Bridge Road's latest offering, writes Richard Cornish.

Macfarlane to be briefed by energy officials

THE Federal Government has granted the Opposition a departmental briefing to help shape its climate change amendments in what is the first friendly gesture between the parties over the issue in months.

Thousands of viewpoints on protecting individuals

While Richard Ackland wipes the egg from his face ("Egg in your face can be so satisfying", October 9), one of his remarks should be corrected.

Farewell To A Flawed And Unpopular Commander-in-chief

WHEN George Bush came to power eight years ago, he appeared the ideal president for a nation that was withdrawing from the world. For a seasoned politician, he displayed a singular lack of curiosity in international matters - a perception reinforced during his Administration's first months when American might seemed enfeebled by China's seizure of a reconnaissance plane. During his inauguration in January 2001 the Herald noted his approach to foreign policy was likely to be less divisive if only ...

Presidential Novice Turns To The Four Old Hands

FLANKED by his father, former president George H. Bush, and former president Bill Clinton, with Jimmy Carter a little to one side, the younger Bush seemed to bounce on his toes, like a sportsman awaiting a curved ball. Beside him, Barack Obama seemed almost languid.

Might A Right, But Let's Not Bill The Rest

Australia may be closer to getting a bill of rights. The Federal Government looks likely to begin a nationwide consultation process this week, to coincide with the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at the United Nations.

Bill Of Rights To Rein In Parliament

AUSTRALIA is a step closer to getting a bill of rights, which could enshrine rights to free speech and non-discrimination.

All Hell To B-pay Because Of Online Account

THE only other time I didn't pay a power bill on time I got a polite reminder.

The Struggle Over Power Versus The Power Struggle

I presume those against the privatisation of power nominate themselves to have rolling blackouts when our energy needs cannot be met? Or do they expect that the rest of our states services should suffer (even more) while we fund the power sector so that we can hold on to a slowly dying asset?

Asset Sale Down To The Power Of One

THE Opposition Leader, Barry O'Farrell, is under growing pressure to show his hand on power privatisation after the Auditor-General backed Morris Iemma's plans to sell electricity assets.

A La Recherche Du Sonny Bill Perdu

Most people think it was the money that lured Sonny Bill Williams to play rugby in France. And lots of it. Figures of up to $3 million are being tossed around.

Power-hungry Gadgets Add Hundreds To Electricity Bills

ENERGY-GUZZLING gadgets are costing households hundreds of dollars a year, yet most people have little idea of the cost.

Power Bill Raises Ire

UNIONS have threatened widespread industrial action after Premier Morris Iemma pushed further ahead with plans to privatise NSW's electricity industry.

Bright Solar Power Plan Has Dark Side

Victoria's scheme to pay for power from rooftop panels is short of the mark, writes Brad Shone.

Power Price Soars

BUSINESSES on market-based electricity contracts are facing power price rises of 50 per cent or more, which industry experts say will soon flow to household users.

Power Workers Stay Firm

ELECTRICITY workers have refused to back down from work bans at Eraring power station, despite recommendations from the Industrial Relations Commission.

Work Ban Meeting On Power Sale Plan

HUNDREDS of electricity workers and community members are expected to attend a mass meeting tomorrow to consider work bans in response to the State Government's proposed power sale.