Wednesday, September 14, 2016

What's in a name? "Organic" orange juice claims questioned and other top stories.

  • What's in a name? "Organic" orange juice claims questioned

    When "organic" is in the name, it's reasonable to think the folksy-looking orange juice you're paying a premium price for is just that.But in the case of Milla's organic orange juice, the farmer who grows the oranges and squeezes the juice says it can't be organic. Grant Eastwood, the owner of Wild Things Food in Fitzroy North, has put up signs warning customers he does not believe Milla's juice to be organic. Photo: Jason South Philip Williamson, from Murray River Farm Kurrnung Citrus, ..
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  • Hydro Tasmania plays down infrastructure maintenance risks in leaked document

    Hydro Tasmania plays down infrastructure maintenance risks in leaked document
    Hydro Tasmania plays down infrastructure maintenance risks in leaked document By Georgie Burgess Updated September 10, 2016 15:23:02 Hydro Tasmania claims it is "well-placed" to deal with risks outlined in a leaked 10-year plan that warns it may struggle to maintain its infrastructure. Key points:Hydro dismisses leaked document as merely identifying risks and solutionsSenior officer says 10 per cent asset boost will address risksLabor wants document released Th..
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  • Some vote in council polls, others wait

    Clover Moore is set for a record fourth term as Sydney lord mayor after claiming a decisive victory at the NSW council elections, amid an apparent voter backlash against the Liberal Party.The independent Ms Moore claimed victory shortly after 9pm on Saturday after reaching an unbeatable lead over Liberal candidate Christine Forster and Labor's Linda Scott.Ms Moore paid tribute to a "fantastic and amazing" community campaign by her supporters, but admitted the result had not always been certain."..
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  • British Pound v Euro and US Dollar Outlook: Inflation, Employment Data to Drive Exchange Rates

    British Pound v Euro and US Dollar Outlook: Inflation, Employment Data to Drive Exchange Rates
    GBP declined in value against both the Euro and Dollar in the week 5-9 September, snapping a run of three weeks of positive performances against both currencies. British Pound to Euro exchange rate today: 1.1813 Euro to Pound Sterling exchange rate today:0.8468 The Pound to Dollar exchange rate today: 1.3268 Pound Sterling may have under-performed rivals this week but the currency can rediscover its recent good form should UK data deliver some positive surprises over the course of the comin..
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  • 'Tasteless' mattress ad is latest 9/11-themed promotion to spark backlash

    'Tasteless' mattress ad is latest 9/11-themed promotion to spark backlash
    Every advertiser dreams that their content might go viral – just not like this. On the eve of the 15th anniversary of 9/11, a San Antonio mattress store has apologised for promoting a “twin towers sale”, and closed its doors in response to the backlash. 9/11 tapes reveal raw and emotional Hillary Clinton “Right now, you can get any sized mattress for a twin price!” says a grinning woman flanked by two employees in the 20-second spot. She flings her arms out and the men tumble backwards,..
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  • Lower Nicola Indian Band installs largest community-owned solar panel system in BC

    Lower Nicola Indian Band installs largest community-owned solar panel system in BC
    Chief Aaron Sam stands atop an 85.8-kilowatt solar panel system recently installed on the roof of the Lower Nicola Indian Band's school. PNG A First Nation in the Nicola Valley has installed B.C.’s largest community-owned solar panel system. The Lower Nicola Indian Band near Merritt, home to 1,200 members of the Nlaka’pamux Nation, last month installed 330 panels of photovoltaic solar panels to generate up to 85.8 kilowatts of electricity. Chief Aaron Sam said the system, launched Friday,..
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  • P-plater clocked in Kellerberrin doing 159kmh in a 60 zone

    P-plater clocked in Kellerberrin doing 159kmh in a 60 zone
    A p-plateƂ hoon driver who was clocked at 159kmh in a 60 zone in Kellerberrin has had his car impounded for 28 days.Police say that officers were outside the town's police station around 11.30pm on Friday when they saw a Ford Territory travelling at speed. A hoon driver was clocked at 159kmh in a 60 zone in Kellerberrin on Friday night. Photo: WA Police Using a speed radar they clocked the Ford at 159kmh.The 21-year-old driver has been charged with reckless driving and failing to display..
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Bing Maps puts Melbourne in the ocean just east of Japan .'Soccer' and selfies: the rise and fall of Australia's jihadi recruitment network .
New car park at Toowoomba school improves kids' safety .Yahoo 7 journalist Krystal Johnson may face contempt of court charges .

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