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Ribicoff nailed Chicago street mayhem… just 57 years before it arrived

4 November 2025 AIMN Editorial 0

By Walt Zlotow August 26, 1968 is a date seared in my political junky memory. As a Vietnam war opponent supporting George McGovern for president, I settled in to watch Connecticut Senator Abraham Ribicoff […]

Regional Australians react to the Nationals’ backflip on net zero

4 November 2025 AIMN Editorial 4

Climate Media Centre The Nationals’ decision to ditch net zero fails to protect the best interests of the regional Australians they claim to represent. Regional Australians are the most impacted by climate change. Doing less […]

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Chris Breen for NSW Teachers Federation President

4 November 2025 AIMN Editorial 0

By Jane Salmon Who is Chris Breen? Priya’s Loving Parent – and a Dedicated Educator Public schools are stretched to breaking point. Class sizes balloon, workloads rise, and teachers are asked to perform miracles on […]

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Farmers speak out on Net Zero – Key facts on climate and pollution reduction goals

3 November 2025 AIMN Editorial 3

Farmers for Climate Action Media Release In light of recent events and on behalf of its 8,400 farmer members, Farmers for Climate Action points out some key facts. The cost of climate change is enormous. […]

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Nationals’ net zero backflip would escalate disaster costs for regional communities

3 November 2025 AIMN Editorial 6

Climate Council Media Release The Nationals’ decision to ditch the net zero position it signed up to in 2021 as part of the Coalition will be costly for regional communities and farmers being hit by […]

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Political Reform in Australia: We Can Break Free and Thrive

3 November 2025 AIMN Editorial 7

By Denis Hay Description Urgent call: why political reform in Australia matters for ordinary Australians and how you can spark real change. 🎧 Prefer to listen to this article? Press play Introduction The truth is, […]

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Hegseth to Congress: “I have no idea…”

3 November 2025 AIMN Editorial 7

By Walt Zlotow Hegseth might as well have told Congress that: “I have no idea who I’m murdering on the high seas… and I don’t care.” Pete Hegseth’s War Dept held a briefing Wednesday […]

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Hope and Humility in a Bag

2 November 2025 AIMN Editorial 4

By James Moore “Hunger in America is not a matter of scarcity but of political will. We have the food. We have the programs. What we lack is the national commitment to end the suffering.” […]

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I wouldn’t bet on it

2 November 2025 AIMN Editorial 0

By Maria Millers 🎼 You’ve got to know when to hold ’em, know when to fold ’em Know when to walk away, and know when to run. 🎼 The Spring Racing Carnival has been […]

Critical Social Issues Australia 2026 Must Address

1 November 2025 AIMN Editorial 11

By Denis Hay Description Discover the key social issues Australia 2026 faces, from housing to climate action, and how dollar sovereignty can fund real change. 🎧 Prefer to listen to this article? Press play […]

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New telehealth rules set to undermine access to advanced nurses

1 November 2025 AIMN Editorial 3

New telehealth rules starting today will restrict nurse practitioners’ (NP) ability to deliver high-quality healthcare – a loss to Australians, particularly in remote and regional areas. Patients of independent nurse practitioners will now be required […]

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