Published on February 19, 2010 by Technology Slice
Embedded Art – The Website, that published the six page ranting, that turned out to be a supposed suicide note, Embedded Art. Has taken down the rant by the request of the FBI.
The New Jersey based hosting service, has left this message for seekers of the note saying, This website has been taken offline due [...]
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Published on February 19, 2010 by Technology Slice
Insulation Scheme Ends – THE Federal Government’s home insulation scheme and the solar hot water rebate scheme have both been closed, Environment Minister Peter Garrett announced today.
They will be replaced by a new household renewable energy bonus scheme, Mr Garrett said in Sydney.
The changes follow accusations by the Opposition that Mr Garrett has ignored repeated [...]
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Published on February 17, 2010 by Technology Slice
The Government is under intensifying pressure over the failings over the home insulation program, with more families expected to take legal action in the days ahead.
A Senate inquiry which begins in Melbourne today will hear evidence about the deaths of four tradesmen who were working under the scheme.
The inquiry will also investigate reports of dozens [...]
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Published on February 12, 2010 by Technology Slice
HOME loan approvals retreated for a third straight month in December after a reduction in government subsidies and interest rate rises dampened enthusiasm for mortages, economists say.
Australian housing finance commitments for owner-occupied housing fell 5.5 per cent in December, seasonally adjusted, to 55,632 the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) said.
That was weaker than economists’ expectation [...]
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Published on February 9, 2010 by Technology Slice
The federal government has stopped the use of foil insulation under its rebate program after four deaths, citing fears others will be electrocuted.
Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett announced the suspension after electricians warned houses were being turned into potential death traps by faulty installation of metallic insulation.
Mr Garrett said safety for householders and installers was [...]
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