Vagabond

Vagabond
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Commented on a story 2:06pm May 24th

""A typical middle income family earning $2200 per week"! Now what is typical about that? What % of..."

THE average cost of raising a child has risen by 50% over the past five years, new research reveals.

$812,000: The cost of raising two children

24 May 2013

Commented on a story 10:21am May 24th

"Raga, The fact is the unemployment figures have always been a farce, the true rate is always about..."

THE Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision this month to cut the official rate to 2.75% takes the cash rate to a record low since reporting began in the 1990s.

Official cash rate record low

24 May 2013

Commented on a story 10:19am May 24th

"$4.5million? What ever happened to forward planning? This road should have gone in before the mobility..."

ONE of the most anticipated roadworks in Hervey Bay is set to be named after a pioneering farmer to provide a historical link for the community.

Call to name new Hervey Bay road after pioneering farmer

23 May 2013

Voted in a poll 10:06am May 24th

Should the new road in Hervey Bay be named Stirling Dr after a pioneering farmer?

Commented on a story 8:08am May 24th

"The car industry has never been "viable" in this country, it was set up with taxpayers funds and has..."

FORD will close its Broadmeadows production line and Geelong engine plant- making it a import-only brand.

Ford to close Broadmeadows production line and Geelong plant

23 May 2013

Commented on a story 2:09pm May 23rd

"To the best of my knowledge no one is denying gay people the right to live their lives their way. What..."

DINNER table discussions will continue to be robust when members of the Rudd household get together.

Two out of three Rudds back gay nuptials, but sister says no

22 May 2013

Commented on a story 1:55pm May 23rd

"To think CanDo was not going to sell off the people's assets without a mandate! Oh well, his is a..."

QUEENSLAND Nurses Union held a rally outside Maryborough’s state-run Yaralla Place nursing home on Wednesday morning to protest against privatisation.

Nurses union protests against privatisation outside Yaralla

22 May 2013

Commented on a story 1:55pm May 23rd

"Based on this report the road will be out of action for five (5) months! Is that really the best modern..."

TENDERS will be called to complete repair works along River Heads Rd once geotechnical results come back.

River Heads work to start after geotechnical results return

23 May 2013

Commented on a story 1:54pm May 23rd

"How in all conscience can our governments allow the sale and use of tobacco, while at the same time..."

AN ONLINE poll has revealed massive support for decriminalising marijuana for both medicinal and recreational purposes.

Almost 900 votes show overwhelming support for marijuana

23 May 2013

Commented on a story 1:54pm May 23rd

"I thought all thinking people knew this! Tax cuts are just another way of buying votes and always..."

A SERIES of personal income tax cuts during the Howard and Rudd government years was a key driver in successive structural budget deficits.

Figures show income tax cuts the secret to budget deficits

22 May 2013

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