Politics
Swings and merry-go-rounds
The gilded age in America saw the rise and rise of some of the wealthiest people in the world. People such as JD Rockefeller who made his fortune establishing Standard Oil, financiers, Andrew Carnegie and […]
Year: 2025
Politics
Sleeping with the enemy
Donald Trump’s relationship with Russia, particularly with Vladimir Putin, has been a subject of intense scrutiny and debate throughout his political career, and it remains a complex and evolving dynamic. Intrenched in decades of business […]
Environment
How US Military Bases in Australia Threaten Our Future & How to Remove Them
By Denis Hay Description US military bases in Australia endanger our environment and security. Discover the damage they cause and how Australians can push for their removal. Introduction Picture this: A farmer in Williamtown, NSW, […]
Politics
Coalition’s school funding retreat: Teachers sound alarm
NSW Teachers Federation Media Release The NSW Teachers Federation has expressed grave concern after Shadow Finance Minister Jane Hume refused to commit to maintaining the historic schools funding agreement recently reached between the Albanese and Minns […]
AIM Extra
Nuclear could cost households an extra $450 or more a year by 2030
Australians for Affordable Energy Media Release New modelling confirms a shift to nuclear power could significantly increase household electricity bills, with Australians for Affordable Energy (AFAE) urging policymakers to back the most affordable energy option. […]
Politics
The Art of the Deal: How Greed Hijacked Mutual Prosperity – and Why We Must Take It Back
Exposing the Myth of Greed: Why Moral Engagement, Not Ruthless Tactics, Drives True Prosperity For All By Sue Barrett We stand at a tipping point. Donald Trump’s The Art of the Deal, co-authored with Tony […]
Politics
Train Song
By James Moore (Overwhelmed with political horrors today so thought I’d share a piece I wrote about trains and music, which might serve to take your mind, briefly, off our current national duress.) “There were […]
Politics
Righteous, Confused and Unwilling: Europe’s Ukrainian Predicament
There is something deeply moving about the ignorance and scatty nature of politicians. At points, it can even be endearing. In the apparently wide wake left by the mauling of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in […]
Politics
President Trump pauses military aid to Ukraine – what happens next?
Military genius, a winning diplomatic move, or just a man baby seeking revenge on President Zelenskyy for not saying “thank you,” President Trump’s decision today to pause all military aid to Ukraine marks a significant […]
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ACT protects students from fossil fuel marketing
Comms Declare Media Release Australian-first ban on coal, oil and gas sponsorship in schools. Call for other states to follow suit as they sign new school funding agreements with the Federal Government. The Legislative Assembly for […]
Politics
Alex Carey: a century of business taking the risk out of democracy
Jeff Bezos recently announced that the Washington Post would henceforth dedicate its op/ed pages to “free markets and personal liberties”. His Whole Foods business also asked the National Labor Relations Board to “set aside the […]
Politics
AI’s New Frontier: The Moral Futures Project
By Steve Davies As is often the case, what I am now calling AI’s New Frontier: The Moral Futures Project is the outcome of many experiences, conversations, patience and, in all modesty, lengthy and solid […]
Politics
The Mirage of Billions: Decoding the Real Wealth of Billionaires like Musk
How Debt and Stocks Fool Us Into Worshipping Paper Billionaires By Sue Barrett When I asked Grok*, the AI built by xAI, to help me unravel the tangled finances of billionaires like Elon Musk and […]
Environment
Global Ocean Treaty two years on: Australia’s chance for international cooperation
Greenpeace Media Release SYDNEY, Tuesday 04 March 2025 – Two years after the United Nations agreed to bring the historic Global Ocean Treaty into force, Greenpeace is urging the Australian government to make good on […]
Politics
World Bank Alternatives: Breaking Free from Neoliberal Control
By Denis Hay Description World Bank alternatives. Discover why nations are turning away from the World Bank and exploring fairer, development-focused financial alternatives. Learn how they’re regaining control. Introduction: The Trap of World Bank Dependency […]