Wentworth Shire’s Australia Day decision ‘stupid’

WENTWORTH Shire Council’s decision to move its official awards ceremony to the day before Australia Day is continuing to draw criticism, being described as “absolutely stupid” by ­Cr Bill Wheeldon. Cr Wheeldon made the comment during Wednesday’s meeting, at which councillors voted to hold next year’s Australia Day ceremony on January 25 at the Coomealla Club.The […]

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    University vice-chancellor steps down

    CANBERRA: Embattled Australian National University vice-chancellor Genevieve Bell has resigned after a year-long public relations saga involving bullying claims, student protests and claims of poor…