Articles tagged ‘Economics’.
By Andrew McKenna Castlemaine Independent is offering rewards for whoever can conclusively prove who got up to mischief at the Western last Monday nig...
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The axing of the Renewable Energy Bonus Scheme rebate could make it difficult for many people to afford solar hot water, says the Alternative Technolo...
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By Bronwen Machin Councillor, Castlemaine ward On Tuesday night at the Council meeting I supported the motion to stop the commercial collection of gar...
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By Ellen Russell February 28, 2012 “Rabble” – - Capitalism is looking pretty mean these days. No amount of profit is enough, and no ...
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Melbourne criminal barrister Charlotte Duckett will be the guest chef for the Newstead Community Garden’s renowned annual fundraiser dinner on March...
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By Ben Laycock Come to the Free Shop every week at The Wesley Hill Market for a truly unique shopping experience. At our shop absolutely everything is...
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For me there are two other things that are disturbing about this issue. First, a non-profit community based organisation in a neighbouring municipalit...
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Mount Alexander Sustainability Group (MASG) and Council are proud to be jointly hosting a sustainable house tour in Castlemaine on Saturday 25 Februar...
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The rage displayed in Greek cities against austerity measures inspires all who are suffering for the benefit of banks and the rich By John Holloway, ...
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The Maldon & District Community Bank® Branch will launch its grants program for 2012 in Maldon on February 27, offering an opportunity for your ...
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As a medical practitioner I know I am meant to be very interested in the numbers, stats and evidence. I am, but bottom line for me is that in my role,...
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From a Council press release: Council’s appeal of the VCGR decision follows Council’s decision on 13 December 2011 where they voted to not sup...
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A weapon invented by a WA farmer to smash and destroy weed seeds is nearing commercial production after further development by the Australian Herbicid...
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Dear CI I would like to congratulate and thank Mount Alexander shire council for the support they have given to this community in it’s campaign ...
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By Dr Richard Denniss Imagine if you had $30 billion sitting in front of you. And imagine that you had been told to use it to boost the retirement inc...
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A Death Sentence for Greece By Mike Whitney ICH “We are facing destruction. Our country, our home, has become ripe for burning. The centre of Athens...
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By Andrew McKenna ‘Born here or blown here, we all know the spirit of this place. Let’s appeal.’ - Cr Christine Henderson. Co...
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Conservatism is linked to low intelligence; but the real idiots are the progressives letting it win. By George Monbiot, published in the Guardian 7 Fe...
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Minister Joe Ludwig, representing the Attorney General in the Senate, confirmed in Question Time on Tuesday that the Australian Federal Police monitor...
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Regarding Two side of the same coin: Yes, very timely piece given the oil has floated firmly to the surface in recent weeks thanks to both pokies and ...
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Dear CI, Over the last few months as the community debate over the MHS pokies proposal has intensified it is increasingly clear that there is a wideni...
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That’s right. You’re in a large company. Over the past few weeks our readership has been rising rapidly, and the last couple of days we...
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By Chris Hosking Members of the Kyneton community held a rally outside the Kyneton Bowling Club on Wednesday to protest against the Maryborough Highla...
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From a Council press release: Mt Alexander Shire Council has provided a commercial waste collection service to approximately 350 commercial properties...
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The Australian Government has lodged a report with the World Heritage Committee that misrepresents the extent of logging in forest surrounding the Tas...
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The Greens said yesterday that the Baillieu Government is using hollow excuses for inaction on pokies and if they are serious about pokies reform the...
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By Andrea Ross 1. EPIC have done a great job thus far. But don’t be passive and expect EPIC to do it all. The VCGR may have dismissed the EPIC group...
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By Tim Preston Three new trends in product design show how the process of creating new products is shifting. As the previous CAD revolution (Computer ...
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By Andrew McKenna In Australia we are suffering from a massive failure of public policy. The decision made today at the VCGR is a symptom of a deep il...
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In a shock decision announced this afternoon, the Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation has ruled in favour of a proposal to treble the number ...
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Dear CI, I read with interest some of the commentary on the Aquatic Centre/Western Oval debate. I keep puzzling over several issues, one of which was ...
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Gina Rinehart’s $192m share raid on Fairfax Media presents a major challenge for the Federal Government and must be a catalyst for serious refor...
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It’s CI’s birthday! Two. How would you live without us? Let us know! Congratulate us. Conditions of congratulating us: 1. No hate bloggers...
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