Archive for December, 2006

SA: Rann’s new attack on legal eagles

Adelaide Now: Rann’s new attack on legal eagles
Premier Mike Rann has set his Government on another collision course with the legal profession, ordering an urgent review of Queen’s Counsel appointments and how much they are paid. Concerned about his Cabinet becoming “a virtual rubber stamp for the judiciary”, Mr Rann yesterday told The Advertiser [...]

Positive Spin: Ikea bikes for staff commuting

Croydon Guardian: Ikea bikes for staff commuting
While many bosses settle for buying a festive drink at the local or a mince pie at work, managers at retail giant Ikea have been giving a Christmas present with a green theme. Ikea staff, including those at Ikea’s biggest branch in Croydon, were presented with a brand [...]

UK: Cyclists’ bridge to make way for buses?

Cambridge Evening News: Cyclists’ bridge to make way for buses?
A new £2 million bridge for cyclists could be replaced as part of plans to create a new town. The Jane Coston bridge links Milton to the north of Cambridge and was opened in May 2004 following a campaign for a life-saving crossing to stop pedestrians [...]