May 2025

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Dutton’s 11th hour snub to students

2 May 2025 AIMN Editorial 4

Northern Territory Education Union (NTEU) Media Release Peter Dutton has quietly committed to stripping away ‘prac payments’ to student nurses, midwives, social workers and teachers who must finish their studies by doing practical work, often […]

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AI maps leaders’ emotions during federal election debate

2 May 2025 AIMN Editorial 6

Monash University Media Release Artificial Intelligence has been used to map the emotional expressions of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s during the final Leader’s Debate on the ABC on 16 […]

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Last lap, little traction: the election campaign’s final frenzy

1 May 2025 Michael Taylor 2

As the Australian federal election looms, the campaign’s final week has been a whirlwind of hot-button issues. But with political spin and media agendas in overdrive, are voters actually tuning in? Have these talking points […]

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If Dutton won’t visit us, we’ll come to him

1 May 2025 AIMN Editorial 8

Port Augusta says No to Nuclear Power A bus load of First Nations delegates has travelled from Port Augusta to Adelaide to share a strong message with the man who wants to impose a nuclear […]

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165,000 workers face cuts to pay and conditions under Coalition’s IR approach: report

1 May 2025 AIMN Editorial 1

Media Release: The McKell Institute Some 165,000 Australian workers could lose vital protections such as overtime, penalty rates, and allowances if the Dutton Coalition wins government, according to a new report released today by the […]

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Not Sure Who to Vote For? Why Not Try Your Community Independent – It’s a Refreshing Change!

1 May 2025 AIMN Editorial 7

Election 2025 – Discover the Power of People Powered Politics That Puts You First By Sue Barrett From Undecided to Inspired: My Journey I’m a 40-year Goldstein resident, and I know how overwhelming it can […]

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Trump’s Galactic Gloat: “I Run the Country and the World!”

1 May 2025 Roswell 12

In a recent interview, Donald Trump boldly claimed, “I run the country and the world” – a statement that screams megalomaniac tendencies but likely reflects a mix of his personal worldview, political strategy, and the unique […]

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Before they vote: How schools shape young citizens

1 May 2025 AIMN Editorial 3

University of South Australia (UniSA) Media Release As politicians continue the campaign trail with carefully scripted messages and media spin, researchers from the University of South Australia say young people are watching – and learning […]

Graffiti on a brick wall saying 'SAY NO TO NUCLEAR POWER' with nuclear and skull symbols.

What Australians really think of nuclear power

1 May 2025 AIMN Editorial 7

Monash University Media Release Support for nuclear power among Australians has fallen, with the numbers of people wanting to maintain Australia’s ban growing since Opposition leader Peter Dutton announced his nuclear power policy in 2024, […]

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Trump’s orange legacy

1 May 2025 AIMN Editorial 2

By Walt Zlotow Trump’s orange legacy may be worse that his fake orange hair. Ask someone to comment on Trump and orange and you’ll likely get a snarky reference to his hilarious orange hair. But […]

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Month: May 2025