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Row Over Riches

Forbes , 9 hours 31 minutes ago / Australia's controversial supertax on mining profits is dead, says Clive Palmer, one of the leaders of a "millionaire's revolt" against the controversial proposal that became a high-profile issue in the country's recent election.

Miners warn of new tax battle

The Courier-Mail, Sep 01, 2010 / They fear it could lead to a more punitive mining tax and the potential demolition of Australia's coal and uranium industries.

Miners warn of new tax battle

PerthNow - Australia, Sep 01, 2010 / They fear it could lead to a more punitive mining tax and the potential demolition of Australia's coal and uranium industries.

Gold Coast United dumps crowd cap

The Courier-Mail, Aug 31, 2010 / Coast fans' hatred of United owner Clive Palmer's 5000-cap idea was obvious on Sunday, when a crowd of just 3624 attended the Robina venue to watch their side lose 1-0 to Melbourne Victory.

Rio Tinto invests $1bn in Australia despite election doubts

Telegraph - London - UK, Aug 30, 2010 / The Liberal and National parties want the mining tax scrapped.

Gold Coast United dumps crowd cap

The Courier-Mail, Aug 30, 2010 / Coast fans' hatred of United owner Clive Palmer's 5000-cap idea was obvious on Sunday, when a crowd of just 3624 attended the Robina venue to watch their side lose 1-0 to Melbourne Victory.

Crook should side with Abbott: Palmer

The Sydney Morning Herald - Sydney NSW - Australia, Aug 23, 2010 / Mining magnate Clive Palmer has urged a WA Nationals MP-elect to back an Abbott government.

Palmer’s 2¢ on the Governor-General

The Australian Financial Review - Melbourne AU, Aug 22, 2010 / Clive Palmer, having credited himself a role in Saturday result, has questioned the Governor-General's relationship with Labor's Bill Shorten.

Governor-General must be impartial: Palmer

The Sydney Morning Herald - Sydney NSW - Australia, Aug 22, 2010 / MINING magnate and government critic Clive Palmer has questioned the role of Governor-General Quentin Bryce in determining whether Julia Gillard or Tony Abbott is allowed to form a government.

Howard won't predict winner

The Sydney Morning Herald - Sydney NSW - Australia, Aug 21, 2010 / Former prime minister John Howard says he won't make any predictions about the election outcome but has praised Tony Abbott for potentially bringing down a first-term government.

Controversial cap is back for Gold Coast

Big Pond, Aug 18, 2010 / Billionaire Gold Coast United owner Clive Palmer has put his controversial crowd cap back in place.

Fan should protest Crowd Cap by simply turning up

The Roar, Aug 18, 2010 / It is very easy for fans to get upset, but really, can you blame Clive Palmer?

Gold Coast FC cap crowds to cut costs

f2 Network, Aug 18, 2010 / Billionaire Gold Coast United owner Clive Palmer has put his controversial crowd cap back in place.

Abbott is billionaires' pal: Labor ad

The Courier-Mail, Aug 18, 2010 / The ad , launched on YouTube this morning and expected to be played heavily on network television ahead of the midnight pre-election broadcast advertising blackout tonight, continues a theme developed over the past five weeks.

Gold Coast United crowd cap back

Gold Coast Bulletin, Aug 17, 2010 / GOLD Coast United are on a collision course with Football Federation Australia and their own fans with billionaire boss Clive Palmer informing Stadiums Queensland that he intends to reintroduce the unpopular and controversial 5000 crowd cap at Skilled Park. The cap, which lasted one game and sparked a fan revolt and a raft of unwanted headlines when foisted on supporters last October, is set to rear its ugly head again for Sunday week's second home game of the season against Melbourne Victory.

Palmer makes offer for GPNL

The Daily Mercury, Aug 16, 2010 / GLADSTONE Pacific Nickel Limited (GPNL) may face a friendly takeover before it even begins.

Miners at top of the heap

Sunday Mail - Australia, Aug 14, 2010 / climb back from the impacts of the global financial crisis.

Queensland approves A$4bn BHP-Mitsubishi coal mine

Perth News, Aug 13, 2010 / Latter part of an interview with Australian mining magnate Clive Palmer re the Federal Government's proposed resources super tax, a policy he is fiercely opposed to..... (composite video) Miners revolt against super tax - The Government's proposed super profits tax on miners has led to an eruption of fury from some of the biggest names in Australian mining.

Palmer to offer $17m for Gladstone Pacific

The Australian Financial Review - Melbourne AU, Aug 13, 2010 / Clive Palmer's privately-owned Queensland Nickel Resources intends to make a $17 million cash offer for subsidiary Gladstone Pacific Nickel.

Palmer launches Gladstone Pacific takeover

MiningNews.net, Aug 12, 2010 / LONDON-listed Gladstone Pacific Nickel has received a takeover proposal from Clive Palmer's Queensland Nickel Resources, which already owns 50.4% of the company.

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Somali MPs killed in suicide bomb attack on Mogadishu hotel Telegraph - London - UK
Telegraph - London - UK, Aug 24, 2010/ The attack comes amid two days of fighting that have killed at least 40 civilians and wounded more than 130 in the capital according to Ali Muse, the head of Mogadishu's ambulance service.
Plane crashes in Nepal; foreigners among 14 dead The Seattle Times - Seattle WA
The Seattle Times - Seattle WA, Aug 24, 2010/ A small passenger plane heading to the Mount Everest region crashed in heavy rain Tuesday outside Nepal's capital, killing all 14 people aboard, including four Americans, a Briton and a Japanese national, officials said.
Cairn Energy narrows loss, sees Greenland promise MarketWatch
MarketWatch, Aug 24, 2010/ Scottish-headquartered oil exploration group Cairn Energy reported Tuesday that it sharply reduced net losses for the first half of the year, saying its first well in Greenland is showing signs of promise.
World stock markets fall as economy worries linger The Palm Beach Post - Palm Beach FL
The Palm Beach Post - Palm Beach FL, Aug 24, 2010/ World stock markets retreated Tuesday as the strong yen knocked Japanese shares and investors anticipated more bad news from U.S. economic reports this week.
Two British hostages survive bus siege carnage as eight are shot dead by rogue cop The Daily Mirror - London - UK
The Daily Mirror - London - UK, Aug 24, 2010/ Two Britons were rescued from a horrifying bus siege in which eight hostages died yesterday after a sacked policeman made a crazed attempt to get his job back.

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" The likely demise of his successor, Julia Gillard, is more the work of [Opposition Leader] Tony Abbott. "
Forbes , 9 hours 31 minutes ago
" We were responsible for the resignation of Rudd; I don't think there's any doubt about that "
Forbes , 9 hours 31 minutes ago
" The likely demise of his successor, Julia Gillard, is more the work of [Opposition Leader] Tony Abbott "
Telegraph - London - UK, Aug 30, 2010
" We were responsible for the resignation of [former Labor prime minister Kevin] Rudd, I don't think there's any doubt about that "
Telegraph - London - UK, Aug 30, 2010
" The majority of Mr Crook's constituents are conservative leaning, so I would urge him to do what is best by them and the country as a whole, by sitting down with Tony Abbott and discussing the best ways of taking Australia forward in a unified way "
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