American politicians can do it…can Aussie pollies?
Yes…debate on YouTube! Monday’s first-of-its-kind U.S. presidential debate in which candidates answered questions submitted by YouTube users on video. Reknowned for wackiness, YouTube users are showing their serious side for a chance to have a voice in the presidential race. The GOP candidates get their turn in September.
Here’s question 3 & Hillary Clinton’s answer:
The Federal Court of Australia has today approved the Eligible Policyholders’ Scheme and the Company Members’ Scheme that was detailed in the Explanatory Statement. This means that NIB will now be in a position to demutualise and list on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
NIB’s 320,000 Eligible Policyholders and 50 Company Members voted in favour of the proposal last week. As a result of this vote and the Federal Court of Australia approval, the company is likely to become the first listed private health insurer in Australia.
The city’s infrastructure received a much needed boost last week when Newcastle City Council adopted the 2007/2008 Management Plan.
The management plan guides Council’s activities for the financial year and this year’s is the result of almost two years of community dialogue covering the issues of infrastructure maintenance, service reductions, rate increases, cost shifting and increasing local government responsibilities. The need for sustainable solutions was discussed and explored with the Council and the community.
Citizen Photographer: Edward Cross
Sun…sea…music and jumping castles made yesterday’s "We Can’t Be Beaten" tribute concert a great day.
In front of an estimated 1,800 crowd, local bands paid tribute to the heroes and volunteers who came to the region’s aid during the "storm".
"The sun came out…crowd were keyed up and we rocked" said event organiser Craig "Rosie" Rosevear
"Also…I would like to personally thank the staff at Companion Credit Union for not only financially supporting this community event, but selling our tribute "We Can’t Be Beaten" music single".
The "We Can’t Be Beaten" music single is still available at any Companion Credit Union branch with all proceeds being donated to the local SES.
To revisit the "We Can’t Be Beaten" Day go to our special commemorative picture gallery.
Source: AAP
The Sydney Roosters continued Brad Fittler’s unbeaten record as coach with a late 20-17 NRL victory over a courageous Newcastle at EnergyAustralia Stadium.
Centre Mitchell Aubusson stepped and spun his way over the tryline with three minutes remaining to hand the Roosters successive victories since club great Fittler assumed the coaching duties after Chris Anderson’s resignation.
It was an unfortunate finish for the gutsy Knights who were playing without injured NSW Origin stars Danny Buderus, Steve Simpson and Jarrod Mullen, while Adam Woolnough was also a late withdrawal due to a virus.
Newcastle led for most of the match but were unable to hold out a determined Roosters side who remain in 15th place but moved further away from a wooden spoon finish with a four-point gap over Penrith.
Source: Sydney Morning Herald
(Kurri Kurri’s) Casey Stoner extended his World Championship lead with a convincing victory in the US MotoGP at Laguna Seca.
Stoner led from start to finish to claim his sixth MotoGP win this season.
The 21-year-old, who was the pole-sitter and won all three practice sessions on the 11th stop on the 18-race circuit, was never challenged en route and came home well clear on his Ducati in 44 minutes 20.325 seconds.
It’s the first time this season that the rider on pole position has won the race.
Compatriot Chris Vermeulen finished second on his Suzuki in 44:30.190 with Marco Melandri of Italy third for Honda in 44:45.966.
After months of suspense and anticipation it was announced yesterday that Newcastle has missed out on 15millon dollars from the Federal Governments Solar Cities Fund.
Out of the eleven finalists, Central Victoria was announced as the fifth and final Solar City joining Adelaide, Townsville, Alice Springs and Blacktown. Despite the initial disappointment members of the Solar Newcastle consortium are committed through the newly formed TogetherTODAY partnership to transform the Hunter into Australia’s most energy and water efficient region.
8.10am Sunday 22 July 2007: Weather is clearing and concert is on. All welcome.
Newcastle foreshore park is set to rock on Sunday 22 July with the ‘We Can’t Be Beaten’ Concert and Family Fun Day.
The event is the brainchild of local musician Craig "Rosie" Rosevear who wanted to pay tribute to the workers and heroes of the June Longweekend Storms. Rosevear has assembled a great lineup of local talent including acts for the kids and rock fans alike.
There will be jumping castles, food and more available on the day.
The concert finale will be an all-in rendition of the Rose Tattoo classic ‘We Can’t Be Beaten’, the very appropriate song that Rosevear recorded with The Newie Allstars. The single will be available for purchase on the day at the Companion Credit Union tent, with all proceeds going to the local SES.
Bring the family down for a big day of fun and great music, and say thanks to all the volunteers and heroes that helped during the Hunter’s time of need.
The event is thanks to Companion Credit Union, with support from Hunters Best, NBN, Sticky Advertising, Rosie’s School of Rock, ONE80 Digital Post, Lake Audio and E Group
Please note: concert will not proceed in the event of rain. At 8.10am Sunday morning….weather is clearing and concert is on.
The New York Times reported a steam pipe explosion beneath a street near Grand Central Terminal yesterday propelled a giant scalding jet of brownish steam toward the sky, sending commuters who had been heading home stampeding to safety.
Officials said that one person died and more than 30 were hurt, two of them critically. The city said that three firefighters and one police officer were among the injured.
The Private Health Insurance Administration Council (PHIAC) has approved NIB Health Fund’s (NIB) application to convert to a ‘for profit’ private health insurer, bringing the health insurer one step closer to listing on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
The Demutualisation Meetings of Eligible Policyholders and Company Members will be held at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre, commencing at 10am on 19 July, 2007.
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