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Monday 17 October 2011
Nats' candidate for Clarence ... business interests ...???
A search of the facilities provided by the Australian Business Register shows that the name Gulaptis is associated with a number of business entities with the postcode 2463 (Maclean, NSW). A couple of the other names that the Gulaptis name is associated with are, hmmmmm, interesting, to say the least.
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Punters left in dark about Nats' Clarence pre-selection processes
Where was candidate #7? Quite clearly there was no evidence of Cleary.
Leading up to the Nationals' big event yesterday all the reports were that seven hopefuls would face the starter's gun. However, today's Daily Examiner carries a page 3 report "Nats pick Gulaptis" accompanied by a photo of hopefuls. But one thing is missing from the photo, there's no Jason Cleary.
Local punters are asking, "Was he a late scratching? Was he nobbled?"
Leading up to the Nationals' big event yesterday all the reports were that seven hopefuls would face the starter's gun. However, today's Daily Examiner carries a page 3 report "Nats pick Gulaptis" accompanied by a photo of hopefuls. But one thing is missing from the photo, there's no Jason Cleary.
Local punters are asking, "Was he a late scratching? Was he nobbled?"
Source: The Daily Examiner, 17/10/11
In 21st Century Australia the rich get richer and the poor lag behind
The wealthiest 20% of households have increased their average net worth 15% since 2005-06 (CPI adjusted), while the poorest 20% of households saw only a 4% rise, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
These wealthy households had an average net worth of $2.2 million per household, and accounted for around two-thirds of total household wealth. The poorest 20% of households had an average net worth of $32,000 per household, which accounted for 1% of total household wealth.
The average wealth of an Australian household in 2009-10 was $720,000, up 14% (CPI adjusted) since 2005-06.
There were differences in the average levels of wealth between the states and territories. Average net worth in Queensland, South Australia and Tasmania were below the national average.
Household wealth was more concentrated in metropolitan areas. The average net worth of households located in capital cities was $772,000 as compared with $629,000 in areas outside of capital cities.
Owner-occupied homes were the main asset held by Australians. Mortgages on them were the main liability, with over two-thirds of Australian households owning their own home either outright or with a mortgage.
For households who owned their home outright (2.7 million households), the average value of the home was $541,000. For those households with a mortgage on their home (3 million households), the average value of the home was $521,000, and the average mortgage outstanding was $188,000, giving a net home equity of $333,000.
One in five households owned property other than their own home, including holiday homes and rental properties.
Superannuation was the main financial asset held by households, with three-quarters of all households having some superannuation assets.
For households with superannuation, the average value of their superannuation was $154,000, but for half of these, the value was less than $60,000.
More information can be found in Household Wealth and Wealth Distribution, Australia, 2005-06 (cat. no. 6554.0).
Media notes:
· When reporting ABS data you must attribute the Australian Bureau of Statistics (or the ABS) as the source.
Canute Shire Council tries to turn back the sea
“THREE metres of sand has eroded this year from Yamba's Whiting Beach sparking fears Hickey Island could again be cut off from the mainland.
This could also potentially leave the $500,000 worth of work on the nearby car park and boat ramp, which is almost complete, at the mercy of Mother Nature.
Last year the aggressive erosion claimed the concrete access steps to the popular beach that sits just inside the Clarence River mouth, near the ocean-exposed Turners Beach.
This left beachgoers having to scramble across a small sand dune to dip their toes in the water.
Clarence Valley Council deputy general manager Des Schroder said the council was aware of the problem and working on contingency strategies to curb the erosion.
The most likely plan of action would be a three-pronged attack using sand, sandbags and adding to the existing breakwall structure in an effort to combat the erosion.
"Our staff, along with the office of the environment, are looking at what we can do there to prevent the erosion," Mr Schroder said.
He said the plan could include pumping sand from the western end of Hickey Island to build up Whiting Beach, building up the T-piece attached to the breakwall designed to divert river currents, and sandbagging to help retain sand on the beach.
Mr Schroder dispelled fears that the erosion could again cut Hickey Island from the mainland, saying it would take five years of severe erosion and no action on the problem for that to happen.
He said there was some evidence to suggest that a change in current direction had contributed to the increased rate of erosion.
"There is a fair bit of evidence this year from the office of environment that the current has subtly changed direction," he said…….”
Sunday 16 October 2011
Clarence By-election: Nationals make the same mistake a second time
The Sydney Morning Herald 16 October 2011:
The Daily Examiner 16 October 2011:
One has to wonder why the NSW Nationals have mounted a tired horse. The last time Gulaptis stood for mayor he was soundly defeated 6 votes to 3 and, the last time he stood for a federal parliamentary seat 56.5 per cent of Page voters did not give him their primary votes and/or their second, third or fourth preferences.
This man has the ability to take Clarence from an extremely safe Nationals seat to an almost marginal one in the space of weeks.
This man has the ability to take Clarence from an extremely safe Nationals seat to an almost marginal one in the space of weeks.
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