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ACOSS demands action after 10 income support recipients died

16 February 2025 AIMN Editorial 3

Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) Media Release ACOSS is demanding an overhaul of the income support compliance system following shocking revelations that at least 10 people have died after being wrongfully cut off from […]

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Donald Trump’s quick trip to absolute dictatorship

15 February 2025 AIMN Editorial 5

This prophetic article by Noel Whauchope was published on our old site on November 27 last year. It’s an article worth saving before the old site goes offline. Noel’s predictions are coming to pass. Comparisons […]

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House Economics Committee to hear from Reserve Bank of Australia after the first monetary policy decision of 2025

14 February 2025 AIMN Editorial 0

House of Representatives Media Release The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics will hold its first biannual public hearing of 2025 with the Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), Ms Michele Bullock, and other […]

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Oxfam Australia reacts to the Electoral Reform Bill

13 February 2025 AIMN Editorial 3

Oxfam Australia Media Release Oxfam Australia is deeply concerned that the Electoral Reform Bill will restrict the ability of charities, including Oxfam, to advocate on critical issues during election campaigns. Of major concern for charities […]

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Politicians kneecap charities, climate in electoral power grab

13 February 2025 AIMN Editorial 10

Climate Council Media Release THE LABOR AND LIBERAL/NATIONAL PARTIES have cut a backroom deal to push through electoral laws that kneecap charities like the Climate Council from speaking out during elections. Backed by both major parties, […]

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Valentine’s Day Reflections

13 February 2025 AIMN Editorial 0

By Maria Millers Friday is Valentines’ Day, traditionally a celebration of Romantic love, with its origins in paganism with strong Christian associations. But like other festivals it has now been relegated to filling a consumer […]

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Bold policy action required as Australia falls behind on social, economic and environmental wellbeing

13 February 2025 AIMN Editorial 0

Monash University Media Release Bold policy shifts are needed to get Australia’s falling social, economic and environmental wellbeing back on track, new modelling from Monash University shows. Developed by the Monash Sustainable Development Institute (MSDI), […]

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Why the USA’s Endless Wars Harm Global Stability & Australia

12 February 2025 AIMN Editorial 4

By Denis Hay Description Discover how USA’s endless wars destabilise nations and why Australia’s alignment with the US military threatens its sovereignty and security. Introduction For over a century, the United States has engaged in […]

New research reveals affordable housing is a vote-changing election issue

11 February 2025 AIMN Editorial 1

Community Housing Industry Association Media Release New research from Redbridge for the Community Housing Industry Association (CHIA) and PowerHousing Australia (PHA) shows an expansion of low cost rental housing will be a vote changing political […]

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Local Arts Extravaganza

11 February 2025 AIMN Editorial 0

Media Release Weâ¤ï¸the Arts in Ku-ring-gai It’s time to fashion a daggy costume, put your heart on your (red) sleeve and throw yourself into an event for the whole family, Ku-ring-gai! Local community members have […]

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Hard NO to cash mandate that will do more harm than good

10 February 2025 AIMN Editorial 7

By Dale Webster Statement of position on Federal Government Cash Mandate proposal The Federal Government has published a proposal for a cash mandate that will only apply to a legislated list of “essential” good and […]

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Environmental Accountability: Holding Politicians Liable

10 February 2025 AIMN Editorial 1

By Denis Hay Description Environmental accountability. Discover actionable steps to hold politicians accountable for biodiversity loss and ecological destruction. Learn how Australia can lead sustainably. Introduction: The Urgency of Environmental Accountability Biodiversity, the rich variety […]

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Monash expert: Why political advertising laws need an overhaul

10 February 2025 AIMN Editorial 2

Monash University A conservative activist group has distributed flyers attacking an independent candidate in Victoria before the start of this year’s federal election campaign to avoid a ban on misleading campaign material once the poll […]

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Disability workforce crisis sparks call for federal government action on pay

10 February 2025 AIMN Editorial 0

Health Services Union Media Release The Health Services Union has launched a push for disability workers to receive a desperately needed pay rise, with the sector facing a major workforce crisis. A HSU discussion paper, […]

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