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I can’t complain: I am not a property owner, or a landlord
Bits of the world are really good. I can see a really good bit right now, even as I type. In the lane behind my house magpies are fighting over a scrap of bread and […]
Month: March 2025
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Australia can thrive through Trump’s tariffs with decisive action
Australian Workers’ Union Media Release Australia’s steel and aluminium industries can not only survive but thrive in the face of Donald Trump’s tariffs if the government acts decisively, according to the Australian Workers’ Union. The […]
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Aggrieved Speculation: The Trump Illness Hypothesis
The critics are utterly beside themselves in trying to understand the bruising odds and turns of Donald J. Trump, the reality showman and business tycoon who became US president twice. One particular group that have become […]
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How US tariffs impact Australia and what policymakers can do
University of New South Wales Media Release As Trump’s tariffs take effect, UNSW Business School’s Dr Scott French examines the impact on Australia and why policy responses should not include protective tariffs of our own. […]
Politics
The “Peter Dutton Says” Series: Notable Controversial Remarks
An interesting list of “Peter Dutton says…” we’ll not see the media repeating: On the Medevac Bill (2019) Quote: “The reality is people will die… paedophiles, murderers, and rapists… will take the medical help.” Context: […]
Environment
The Sky is on Fire, and So Are We
The sky is on fire, and so are we, the air is thick with death, The smoke rolls in like a funeral shroud, stealing away our breath. The trees once whispered ancient songs, now all […]
Politics
“Peter Dutton says … “ nothing when it comes to policy details
Peter Dutton has outlined key policies heading into the election including public service cuts, nuclear power investment, migration reductions, and housing initiatives, yet the details of each remain murky due to his strategy of deferring […]
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Independent committee calls on Federal Government to raise the rate of JobSeeker as top priority third year in a row
Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) Media Release The Federal Government’s own independent Economic Inclusion Advisory Committee has called for a substantial increase to JobSeeker and related income support payments as its top priority recommendation […]
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The Drop in Tesla EV Sales Worldwide in 2025: The Musk Factor Takes Center Stage
In 2025, Tesla, once the undisputed leader in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, has encountered a significant and unexpected challenge: a sharp decline in global sales. While the EV market continues to expand, Tesla’s dominance […]
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“We are grossly unprepared for the next pandemic”
Public Health Association of Australia / Australasian Society for Infectious Diseases Media Release “We are grossly unprepared for the next pandemic” – Health experts reflect five years after WHO COVID-19 pandemic declaration 11 March 2025: Five […]