Unitech IT expanding

UNITECH IT Solutions has recently extended its service to include a dedicated telecommunications division.

Climate pioneer backs carbon tax

THE scientist who first convinced the world that climate change was a problem has backed a Greens' proposal for a carbon tax as the only solution being offered in Canberra.

Indonesia 'not the solution'

THE Indonesian Government is facing mounting anger in the media and from local politicians over the "Indonesia solution" to asylum seekers trying to come to Australia.

Solution needed? Make it an Australian one

THE Indonesian Government is deeply unhappy with the notion of an "Indonesia solution" to the asylum seekers trying to come to Australia, calling instead for an "Australia solution".

City Freight Rail Bypass

THE best solution to congestion at Adamstown railway level crossing may not be the obvious ones that spring to mind. A government study last year found the gates closed for more than six hours in a 24-hour period, confirming what Newastle residents already knew: the gates are a dangerous nuisance. At first glance it might seem that the way to fix the problem would be to build some form of traffic overpass or underpass. This would be very expensive, however, and would involve dislocation of houses ...

Last-minute Entertaining Is Easy As A Picnic

No-fuss fare is a great solution for those unexpected holiday guests, writes Conrad Walters.

Australia's Gift To Humanity: Do Not Open Christmas Island

The detention centre is a stark reminder of the Pacific Solution era.

Timely Present Solution

AN important factor in any business is to know your market.

All At Sea With Captain Tripodi

IT'S RARE to see real innovation in public policy, but we felt its touch this week. The Ports Minister, Joe Tripodi, announced his solution to the problem of under-capacity at the port of Newcastle: ships on their way to the port to pick up coal will be monitored using satellites, and told to slow down if there's a queue. By this simple means the long-running problem of huge numbers of vessels waiting off the coast will be removed.

A Never-ending Story

Let's face facts: There is no solution to Melbourne's transport problems.

Tripodi Urged To Adopt Ports Plan

THE federal Resources Minister, Martin Ferguson, has urged the NSW Ports Minister, Joe Tripodi, to adopt a solution to bottlenecks caused by ships carrying coal away from the port of Newcastle.

Natural Solution

ON-SITE RECYCLING AND A WORM FARM ARE AMONG THE STARS AT A NEW FESTIVAL THAT IS HELPING SET THE ECO STANDARD. CONRAD WALTERS REPORTS. Earth Festival is on Saturday from noon to 10pm in Centennial Park; $35 in advance or $50 on the day. Children aged 11 to 15, $15; under 10, free. For more information see www.earthfestival. com.au.

Aerosol Art Should Be Encouraged

? AEROSOL art should be encouraged, not quashed, as part of the solution to stamping out illegal graffiti, Newcastle Labor councillors believe.

Fear Of The Known

Documentary-makers reveal the dark side of the Pacific Solution, writes Steve Meacham.

Old-fashioned Policing Gets Off To Sober Start

IT'S 1 o'clock on a cold Sunday morning in Melbourne's CBD and the latest solution to drunken violence is about to be tested.

Krejza Puts New Spin On Tough Decks

ENERGISED spinner Jason Krejza believes he will display all the skills necessary this summer to be a long-term solution to Australia's spin situation, eager not to be pigeon-holed by his stunning debut in Nagpur last week.

Krejza To Show Bag Of Tricks

ENERGISED spinner Jason Krejza believes he will display the full array of skills necessary to be a long-term solution to Australia's spin situation over the coming summer, eager not to be pigeon-holed by his stunning debut in Nagpur last week.

Deciding The Future, Drop By Precious Drop

Our long-term water needs require more than one solution.

Play The Blame Game

Fat cats are easy targets but the solution to excess is good governance.

Extra Power No Solution

Extra power no solution As a young person, I find Bob Palmer's prescription of "zero tolerance" (Mercury letters, October 22) as a solution to "anti-social behaviour" to be wholly offensive and inadequate.