Phil Mercer Archive
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Jul 31, 2009
Environmental group pushes for zero carbon, but sceptics warn that 'unilaterally' greening the economy could prove a disaster. Read Article Australia urged to ditch coal
Jul 29, 2009
Anti-immigration party hopes to exploit the recession and simmering racial tensions to become a full, federal organisation. Read Article Attacks on Asians fuel Australia's far right
Jul 27, 2009
The pioneers of Islamic finance in Australia have predicted that strong demand for their services can help prevent further global economic meltdowns. Read Article Islamic finance takes root in Australia
Jul 20, 2009
Ban taps into worries over exploitation with residents objecting to threat of natural water supplies being plundered, packaged and sold. Read Article Australian town ends bottled water sales
Jul 16, 2009
Scientists report a rapid expansion of the world's tropical zones, a potentially disastrous change that would bring severe drought and higher temperatures. Read Article Australian scientists warn of expanding tropics
Jul 13, 2009
University inquiry reveals fewer interviews are granted if an application carries an ethnic name - especially if it is of Middle-Eastern descent. Read Article Australian job market rife with racism
Jul 08, 2009
Scientists in Australia have developed a DVD that can store up to 400 times more information than a standard disc. Read Article DVD offers 1.6 terabytes of space
Jul 05, 2009
Seven-year study finds jelly bush honey to have medicinal properties including the ability to kill off the hospital superbug MRSA. Read Article Honey proven to be a wonder cure
Jul 01, 2009
Planning permission is granted, but angry residents claim proposed college will increase traffic, pollution and noise. Read Article Suburbia fights Sydney Islamic school
Jun 28, 2009
Some Australians hooked on methamphetamine will take simulated motoring trips to determine how drug use affects their driving ability. Read Article Study to test drug-addicted drivers