AIMN Editorial, Author at The Australian Independent Media Network

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Never underestimate the power of a bowl of soup

11 June 2026 AIMN Editorial 7

By Maria Millers Before there were flags, before there were passports, before maps stitched borders across mountains and seas, there was a pot. From a bowl or mug to a fine porcelain tureen, from a home […]

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SCO at 25: Expanding beyond security into sustainable development

10 June 2026 AIMN Editorial 4

By Chen Ziqi 2026 marks the 25th anniversary of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). As one of the world’s largest regional bodies, the SCO spans countries across much of Eurasia, representing nearly half of […]

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Data Centres – Perhaps capturing more than data? (Part 2)

10 June 2026 AIMN Editorial 1

By Alicia Lucas Continued from Part 1 Changing World – Looking after themselves – USA rural and urban local governments (increasingly but not always) listening to communities In the USA, Big Tech data centre builders […]

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How Pete Hegseth turned the Pentagon into a Black Box

10 June 2026 AIMN Editorial 4

By Hassan El Biali Pete Hegseth has a word for journalists who ask inconvenient questions about America’s war with Iran. Pharisees. He said it in a speech. Out loud. Seemingly proud of it. That tells […]

Australia then and now: apprentice and jobless youth

The Australia I Entered at 15 no Longer Exists

10 June 2026 AIMN Editorial 6

By Denis Hay Description The Australia I entered at 15 no longer exists. Discover how government training programs, apprenticeships, and secure jobs shaped a generation and what changed. Introduction When I left school at 15 and […]

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The think tank that built the Liberal Party just picked a new client

9 June 2026 AIMN Editorial 18

For 80 years the IPA pushed free-market ideology through the Liberal Party and shaped Australian policy in ways that served the wealthy few. Now it has found a more useful vehicle. By Sue Barrett On […]

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Data Centres – Perhaps capturing more than data?

9 June 2026 AIMN Editorial 8

By Alicia Lucas Despite increasing widespread and bi-partisan protest in the USA by urban and rural communities including the use of such methods as moratoriums by local (county and city) government to allow some time […]

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Is AI breaking the career ladder?

9 June 2026 AIMN Editorial 1

UNSW Sydney Media Release As AI reshapes the workplace, cutting entry-level jobs today could create a skills shortage tomorrow. From customer service and marketing to software development and human resources, tasks that once required teams […]

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Bowen urged to lead with vision and ambition to accelerate fossil fuel phase out at Bonn climate meeting, as global energy crisis bites

8 June 2026 AIMN Editorial 7

Greenpeace Australia Pacific Media Release Bonn, Germany, Monday 8 June 2026 – As the UN climate negotiations in Bonn commence, Greenpeace Australia Pacific is calling on Climate and Energy Minister Chris Bowen to lead with […]