Peacock News

Kangaroos fired up over England claims

Wednesday November 11, 2009
SIMMERING tensions between the two Four Nations forward packs have boiled over just days out from the final at Elland Road.

NONFICTION

Saturday September 26, 2009
Killer Company: James Hardie Exposed Matt Peacock ABC $35 Under the Influence: A History of Alcohol in Australia Ross Fitzgerald and Trevor L. Jordon ABC $32.99 Crunch Time Tony Kevin Scribe $32.95 The Thirty Six Siegmund Siegreich Vintage $34.95

Why Gillard will follow the leader

Sunday August 16, 2009
The PM and his deputy have an understanding on the leadership.

Kakavas: I saw Peacock without feathers

Friday June 12, 2009
A SENIOR Crown Casino officer who claims he never suspected former patron Harry Kakavas had a gambling problem has admitted he knew the man was continuing to gamble interstate while being treated by psychologists in Melbourne.

Peacock's Argument Holds For The Kevin 747 Express

Tuesday January 6, 2009
In the recently released cabinet documents for 1978, Andrew Peacock sets out the case why ministers should travel overseas. The then foreign affairs minister argued it was vital to build relationships with the influential people on the world stage so they would be well disposed towards Australia. His comments 30 years ago were aimed at improving fractious associations with the United States and Asia, particularly Indonesia, but the message is still important today.

Speculation Flies As Peacock Linked To Mayoral Race

Sunday September 28, 2008
SHE'S a Melbourne girl, for sure. A leader? Well, politics runs in the family. Scrubs up nice, especially at the races and society events. And communication is a cinch - she does it for a living. Could Ann Peacock be the next lord mayor of Melbourne?

Stags' Winter Of Discontent Continues

Monday June 9, 2008
TORONTO Awaba would be excused for thinking their club is cursed. Yesterday defender Linkon Knott suffered a season-ending knee injury before the Stags' 3-0 loss to Weston at Lyall Peacock Field.

Quinn Stings Scorpions

Sunday May 18, 2008
FORMER Macquarie captain-coach Dan Quinn dished out better than he got to inspire Western Suburbs to a 23-10 win over his old club at Peacock Field yesterday.

Scott Cements Octaviar Coup With New Chief And New Deal

Friday May 9, 2008
THE management and boardroom coup at Octaviar by the Singapore-based businessman Chris Scott appeared all but complete yesterday, after the former Liberal Party leader Andrew Peacock quit his chairmanship at the stricken financial company formerly known as MFS. In a market statement Octaviar announced the appointment of one of Mr Scott's close associates, Craig Chapman, as its new chief. It also outlined plans to sell its investment management arm to Wellington Capital, an investment firm closely ...

Scorpions Prove Point

Monday April 7, 2008
MACQUARIE were outclassed 46-20 by a slick Central Charlestown side at Peacock Field yesterday but should come away with two competition points in Newcastle Rugby League.

My Foolish Heart

Thursday December 13, 2007
My Foolish Heart Keith Jarrett/Gary Peacock/Jack DeJohnette ECM 4/5.5

Solving The Mystery Of The Lamp

Saturday November 24, 2007
Amelia Dee & the Peacock Lamp By Odo Hirsch Allen & Unwin, $15.95

Hawke Splits Opponents

Monday November 12, 2007
* While the prime minister, Bob Hawke, pointed to strong support in the business and academic communities for a capital gains tax the rifts deepened within the Coalition over the issue. The Queensland Premier, Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen, and the National Party Senate team from Queensland affirmed their intention of fighting any capital gains tax through the Senate. But the opposition leader, Andrew Peacock, and leader of the Australian Democrats, Don Chipp, made it clear they would not block money ...

Scrutiny On Mill Decision

Wednesday October 3, 2007
CHIEF scientist Jim Peacock is checking the detail of Environment Minister Malcolm Turnbull's decision on the Tasmanian pulp mill, before its expected announcement tomorrow.

Decision Imminent On Pulp Mill

Monday October 1, 2007
THE Environment Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, has promised a decision this week on the controversial Tasmanian pulp mill. Mr Turnbull said his decision on whether to approve the mill would reflect the recommendations of the Government's Chief Scientist, Jim Peacock, which were contained in a report handed to him last Monday. But he refused to reveal those recommendations.

Magic Touch For Naidoc

Thursday September 13, 2007
ON Friday, August 10, the annual NAIDOC Week Touch Football Carnival was held at Lyall Peacock Oval, Toronto.

Edwardian Delight With A Continental Twist

Sunday July 1, 2007
KATIE and Christy Peacock met while working in advertising.

Bird Land

Thursday June 28, 2007
In this courtyard, calm prevails and a peacock roams, writes Michael Cooke.

The Wrathful God Of Very Big Things

Saturday April 14, 2007
The Peacock Throne By Sujit Saraf Sceptre, 700pp, $32.95

Top Boffin Behind Howard Change

Thursday February 22, 2007
AUSTRALIA'S Chief Scientist, Jim Peacock, has emerged as a key player urging Prime Minister John Howard to change his tune on global warming.

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