‘Follow the carbon’: Call for tougher waste laws as farmers reap benefits of compost

Recycling chief Greg Watts calls for stricter laws and higher landfill fees as farm trials proves compost matches traditional fertiliser.

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Australia’s patched-up batting has reached boiling point. It must change for Cape Town

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The rush of wickets that made this innings defeat possible was the boiling of water that has grown steadily hotter for an ageing and patched-up Test batting order for some considerable time.

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Gov Lawal swears in five new permanent secretaries, calls for compliance with public service rules

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The governor called for compliance with Public Service Rules while reiterating his administration’s continuing commitment to strengthening the institutions of Government and ensuring that the public service has the leadership, competence and discipline required to support his development aspirations.

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Wild thunderstorms rock south-east Queensland

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South-east Queensland is forecast for another day of wild weather with torrential rains sweeping through the region.

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Why Kim Caldwell gave emotional opening statement at Lady Vols media day

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Lady Vols coach Kim Caldwell opened media day with an emotional opening statement honoring Glenville State donor Ike Morris, who died Oct. 19.

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Aussies pumped by Proteas in Gqeberha

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Australia lose the second Test to South Africa by an innings in Gqeberha.

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Claim more bank jobs at risk

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The Financial Services Union claims more than 200 jobs at Westpac now face the axe.

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