Bhp Workers On The Web
Illawarra Mercury
Thursday March 16, 2000
Steel giant BHP will break new ground by being the first major Australian industry to provide cheap computers and free Internet access to all its 30,000 employees.
Under the plan, estimated to cost the firm upwards of $5 million, BHP will provide heavily discounted home computers and 12 months free Internet access to 20,000 workers, with so-called Internet kiosks set up for the 10,000 workers in its Long Products division.
BHP is negotiating with computer providers for home terminals and printers for the 20,000 workers at a cost of under $10 a week.
Boy, 3, stabbed in chest
Police are questioning a man in relation to the stabbing of a three-year-old boy in the chest in an outer south-east Melbourne suburb yesterday afternoon.
A police spokesman confirmed a man aged in his late 30s had been taken into custody after officers attended a house in Marie Street, Doveton.
The stabbing occurred just before 5pm.
The boy has been taken to Dandenong Hospital in outer Melbourne in a serious condition.
Morning tea helpers wanted
Volunteers are needed at the Cancer Council headquarters in Unanderra to help make Australia's Biggest Morning Tea 2000 a success.
Thousands of Australians will support this cancer fundraiser by hosting morning teas in their homes, workplaces, schools and clubs, and collecting a donation from their guests.
Cancer Council regional volunteer coordinator Shannon Wright said help was needed to register hosts and supply them with host kits.
``We recruit volunteers to ensure the money raised by our hosts goes directly to cancer research, education and patient and family support," Mrs Wright said.
A group interview session will be held at the Unanderra office this Tuesday at 2pm for anyone who wants to become a volunteer.
People should register for the interview by contacting Mrs Wright on 42711277.
© 2000 Illawarra Mercury
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