Xstrata Threatens To Close Mine, Cut Jobs

XSTRATA ZINC has threatened to close its McArthur River zinc mine in the Northern Territory by the end of the month unless it receives retroactive approval for a $110 million expansion, including a controversial diversion of the river.

Obama Brings A New Dawn, With A Dash Of Presidents Past

The US hopes Barack Obama can reproduce the spirit of some of its greatest leaders, writes Anne Davies.

New Wave Surf House

AFTER 20 years of neglect, a landmark Newcastle beachfront site is a step closer to becoming active again.

Together, We're The Tidal Wave

Community involvement is essential, writes Port Stephens Council's Bruce Petersen.

When

TODAY Kids' Art Workshops - At 170 Riversdale Rd, West Cambewarra, Bundanon Homestead - Riversdale Ph 4422 2100.

Getting Some Kicks With A '66

Luis Guarch has thought quite a bit about what makes the Beetle so attractive.

Green Smarts Make World Of Difference

Rod Ingersoll is helping to make Lake Macquarie a more sustainable city.

Gallery Thinks Outside Square To Patch Up Quilt

A RARE example of 19th-century quilting was almost lost to posterity as it lay for years forgotten in a damp shed in country Victoria.