Hung parliament 'seems certain' in West Australian

5points
Posted 21 hours, 51 minutes ago by Bronwen

WITH WA facing a hung parliament - neither major party able to govern in its own right - National Party leader Brendon Grylls has emerged as the unlikely key to power in WA.

Support cross-dressers for Red Cross

2points
Posted 2 days, 19 hours ago by Bronwen

Today is Cross Dress for Red Cross Day so if you haven't made most of the excuse to do that, make sure you support those who have.

Labor loses power in nail-biting WA vote

1points
Posted 1 day, 2 hours ago by Tama

The Labor Party has lost its outright majority in Western Australia, breaking the party's hold on state, territory and federal governments around the country.

One man blows $555m hole in budget over luxury car

1points
Posted 3 days, 16 hours ago by Bronwen

The Senate this morning blew a $555 million hole in the federal budget when it defeated an increase in the luxury car tax.

Australia's climate record a poor joke

1points
Posted 4 days, 20 hours ago by Bronwen

CLIMATE change is the most significant challenge facing the global economy over the coming decades. The basic science of global warming is simple, and has been understood for over 100 years.

Citizen Journalism Vs Traditional Journalism?

1points
Posted 5 days, 7 hours ago by Tama

The future of Fairfax, the Norg and more!

Access 31- Liquidation at last.

1points
Posted 6 days, 7 hours ago by Videoguru

Community television station Access 31 has been forced into liquidation...

Six days out, Labor launches its campaign

1points
Posted 6 days, 17 hours ago by Bronwen

The West Australian Premier Alan Carpenter has officially launched Labor's election campaign, focussing on public transport, just six days out from the poll.

Why have the media missed the sister act?

1points
Posted 7 days, 6 hours ago by Tanyia

Why haven't the media jumped on the 'sister act' in this election - two MacTiernans running in opposing parties? Minister Alannah MacTiernan and sister Diana are in Labor and Greens WA camps, raising public transport issues such as light rail.

The Real Healthcare Crisis Part 3B

1points
Posted 8 days, 5 hours ago by truthwillout

Within the Western Australian, Health sector there are several very dirty and offensive words that all staff are counselled against using in public or in private. I am going to give them all plenty of air now and let my fellow Cit J's decide if I ...

Aussies stranded in Thailand

1points
Posted 8 days, 11 hours ago by Bronwen

About 15,000 passengers were stranded on the holiday isle of Phuket today as hundreds of anti-government protesters blocked access to the island's airport, officials said.

A heartbeat away from President?

1points
Posted 8 days, 21 hours ago by Kevin Rennie

Given the age factor in this election, Sarah Palin, John McCain's newly announced running mate, may well be just a heartbeat away from being the most powerful person in the world in a short time.

Linking the 'burbs is key to uptake

1points
Posted 9 days, 11 hours ago by Tanyia

In the UK mini buses link the suburbs to rail. In Europe it's light rail linking to main train stations. Why can't it be done in WA? Greens WA Senator Scott Ludlam calls for such a network and there's already research backing viability.

Mike Carlton sacked for striking

1points
Posted 9 days, 17 hours ago by Bronwen

RADIO broadcaster and Sydney Morning Herald columnist Mike Carlton has been sacked for refusing to write his weekly column during a strike.

My dog is Bigger than Your Dog

1points
Posted 9 days, 22 hours ago by ddwyer

The Upcomming State election is so very boring , The 2 parties are so very similar in the presentation of their information . It is like 2 kids arguing and we the public are just observing from a distance.

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