Grey power
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Noel Crichton-Browne had been disgraced in West Australian politics but continues to express his views in a column in The West Australian, offering political judgments. Crichton-Browne's powerbrokering has not been forgotten by the current federal election platform. Brian Burke, Labor's former premier who was sent to jail, continues to receive support from some of the members of the Liberal Party.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 1998
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Hitting the roof
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Almost 90% of house roofings in Perth, Western Australia, in 1995, with timber frames. In 1998, the figure has dropped to only 75% as people opt for steel. This turn of events has resulted in a battle between timber and steel industries. The steel industry's advertisement campaign has made claims that has angered many in the forest industry.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 1998
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Golden opportunities
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Residents of Kalgoorie are confident that their gold mining industry can survive the decline in gold prices, even though two mines and a mineral laboratory have shut down. The city produces 75% of Australian gold and is fourth in global gold production. It has weathered earlier crises and plans to diversify its industry in the future.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 1998
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