Environment
The Holy Creed of Carbonus Rex
In the land of Terra Firma, where the sun doth brightly shine, There arose a curious sect, with a doctrine most divine. No robes of white, nor beads of prayer, nor incense filled the air, […]
Year: 2025
Environment
Time for Labor to rebuild shattered credibility on environment ahead of election, says Greenpeace
Greenpeace Media Release CANBERRA, 26 MARCH 2025 – As the Prime Minister’s bill to weaken environmental oversight of the salmon industry and push a species closer to extinction passes into legislation today, Greenpeace Australia Pacific […]
Politics
More of the same
It’s always amusing when the ‘news’ from a political party’s parliamentary meetings is the leader told people to stop leaking information to the media. The only way we find out about the speech is that […]
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Federal Budget falls short of what is needed to truly address inequality and poverty: Oxfam
Oxfam Australia Media Release In response to the 2025 Federal Budget, Oxfam Australia Acting Chief Executive Dr Chrisanta Muli said: “In a world facing unparalleled crises, escalating conflict, and growing poverty, the Australian Government’s Federal […]
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Trump’s Star Wars Revival: The Golden Dome Antimissile Fantasy
Bad ideas do not necessarily die; they retire to museums of failure and folly, awaiting to be revived by the next proponent who should know better. The Iron Dome shield vision of US President Donald […]
Politics
Political Futures: A Budget for More Inclusive Times Ahead?
By Denis Bright Jim Chalmer’s Budget is an opportunity to regain momentum for the return of an Albanese Government. The Albanese Government has made up some ground since the YouGov Polling last month (Crikey 21 […]
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A Nation of Apologies
Australia, land of Altjira, of oceans wild and skies untamed, Where stories of the Jukurrpa are told in songlines proclaimed. Yet underneath this broad expanse, this dust that shrouds our past in gold, Lies history’s […]
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Astounded: More dollars for everyone except those with the least
Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) Media Release We always knew this was going to be an election budget. In the lead up, we have welcomed some important investments in essential services, including health, public […]
Politics
Dutton has had a seismic shift in the ground beneath his feet
Is Peter Dutton as tiresome in his delivery as he seems and as excitable in his demeanour as he appears? Every word that escapes his lips echoes the sentiments of someone adept at launching critiques […]
Politics
The Trump factor: will it hurt Dutton?
Peter Dutton’s stated support for Donald Trump could complicate his chances in the upcoming federal election, but the impact depends on how Australian voters perceive this stance and how it aligns with their own priorities. […]