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Nothing new about racism hitting the news stands in Australia it seems. The latest issues raised have been attacks against Indian Australians. Earlier in the week there were a couple of attacks in Melbourne and over the last few months an allegation of a murder in South East New South Wales over unpaid wages and a riot in Western Sydney. It’s been over 200 years and we are yet to come to terms with our multiculturalism and realise just how wonderful this country of ours just really is and how much more we could achieve!
Heat waves, Adelaide temperatures hitting the 40’s most of last week, Melbourne and Sydney having the hottest Summers of all time and overall, figures released that 2009 was the second warmest year since measuring began. What is really happening? You ask one set of scientists and we are in deep trouble, ask the other side and we have nothing to fear? Confused, join the club. But what I do know is that we have been treating this planet with contempt for far too long and its time we were all a little smarter.
The anti whaling ship Ady Gil is allegedly rammed by the Japanese vessel Shonan Maru 2. The Australian government are dodging and weaving, it seems the financial interests of this nation are a higher priority than the safety of human life and the whales. Do we really not want to piss off the Japanese that much, as our 3rd largest trading partner it seems so?
Over 40,000 people have bought there first home in 2009 with the government paying over $33 billion in concessions. With the money offered now scaling down, how will this affect the housing market? We will need to keep a close eye on our new Premier Kristina Keneally who not only is the first female Premier of New South Wales but seems to be doing a pretty good job so far since taking over the post in early December.
In other news, the Australian test team beat Pakistan in a remarkable come from behind victory in the Sydney Test Match. Reports have come out that some of the Australian Rugby League players were unhappy with coach Sheens’ tight rains off the field in there recent tour. Are they kidding? What is wrong with some Rugby League players? Wedding anyone? Supermodel Catherine McNeil and MTV presenter Ruby Rose are now engaged. And finally, if your in Sydney you can’t beat the Sydney Festival with plenty to do for all the family. See you next week.
Article written by Annabelle Knight.