Watchdogging the News: Greg's View of Todays News

Uni students to be charged for services
Students have praised the Rudd government for beginning to undo the damage caused by voluntary student unionism (VSU), but are concerned Labor's proposed services and amenities fee will be controlled by universities.
- Opposition youth spokeswoman Sophie Mirabella said the details of the legislation would be closely scrutinised.
  "As a starting point, our policy is to oppose compulsory fees on students," Ms Mirabella said.
  Ms Mirabella also attempted to cast doubt over the promise that the legislation would prohibit money being spent for political purposes.
Stay or go policy should be reviewed, MP says - The Independent Weekly
Sophie Ms Mirabella, whose electorate of Indi contains communities affected by the bushfires, spoke not just of the emotional heartache but the expected financial hardship. Mobile telephone bills would be "horrendous" following the disaster.

Architect calls for bunkers in fire zone homes - ABC News
An architect says fire bunkers should be included when rebuilding communities affected by Victoria's worst bushfires.
- Professor of Architecture at RMIT Norman Day says a simple and inexpensive concrete bunker in the ground next to or underneath each house would be the best protection from fierce fires.
  He says little can be done to give new houses more protection.
  - This is a brilliant idea. With existing homes, a six foot concrete cube could still be built - especially on hilly properties where it could be cut back into the earth. - post by gnaylor