Interest rate cuts in the past week have encouraged retailers on the Gold Coast to cautiously predict a good Christmas return this year. However, Gold Coast retailers are dismayed by the banks’ refusal to pass on the full 25 basis points drop in rates. Gold Coast Business News reports that the full drop in interest … Continue reading
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Our Wild Weather
Since 1970 our world has experienced dramatic changes in weather patterns. Torrential rains and flooding are occurring more frequently as are droughts and earthquakes. National Geographic Senior Editor, Peter Miller, describes some of the reasons for the changes in our weather. “The atmosphere is getting warmer and wetter” he said. “The long term build up … Continue reading