Hawkes Proves Two Good With Tzu Hsi, Cravings

THE John Hawkes stable juggernaut maintained its momentum with a winning double to open the 10-race card at headquarters yesterday.

Another Tricky Howard Ruse

The PM is playing the race card again in an election year. FAR from being a radical saviour concerned with the protection of Aboriginal children from sexual abuse in the Northern Territory, the Prime Minister is mostly concerned with painting all Aborigines as being useless crooks and abusers. That way, he can put up a smokescreen to justify the weakening of Aboriginal communal rights to land under the guise of economic development.

A Change Is On The Cards

Banks used to adjust their credit card interest rates in line with official cash rates but not any more.

Councils Get Report Card

THE financial policies of two Hunter councils are not sustainable, two others are vulnerable, one will face moderate to strong pressure and three will experience slight pressure, a report says.

Access Card Plan Thrown Into Doubt

THE $1.1 billion Access Card is in doubt after the Federal Government admitted that the legislation to make way for the card may not be introduced before this year's election.