The sun has set on a generous government rebate for solar panels, under which the industry boomed.The Federal Government abruptly axed its $8,000 rebate today.
Melbourne ranked third in the world, behind Vancouver in Canada and the Austrian city of Vienna in the Economist Intelligence Unit's 2009 Liveability survey. Sydney sharing ninth place with Zurich in Switzerland and Brisbane in 16th place.
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PREMIER Colin Barnett will jet to Beijing to try to save billions of dollars in Chinese investment in WA jeopardised by Friday's BHP Billiton-Rio Tinto deal.
MOTORISTS will be slugged more than $10 for a return trip on EastLink after its operator announced an increase in toll charges from next month.A one-way trip to Frankston will now cost motorists $5.15 — a 19c rise.
Mr Fitzgibbon resigned his Defence portfolio today after revelations that an army general was instructed to attend meetings with the minister's brother, Mark Fitzgibbon, at which defence health contracting was discussed.
VICTORIA has joined the list of high-risk swine flu destinations after the state's tally topped 500 cases yesterday, forcing the State Government to change its response to the virus.
NEW ZEALAND has been named the world's most peaceful nation.Australia came in at 19, up from 27, mainly due to a reduction in the perceived threat of domestic terrorism.
China lashes out over Gitmo prisoner request.The Australian Government is facing a diplomatic quandary after China publicly opposed a US request for Australia to accept up to 10 Chinese Uighurs detained in Guantanamo Bay.