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Trump off by one election
By Walt Zlotow Trump off by one election when gas will come down Facing defeat at the midterms in 54 days, Trump tried to reassure his MAGA base to maintain his control of Congress. “Just vote […]
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Europe’s Greatest Mistake in a Generation
How Military Interests Trump European Security By Dr Dan Steinbock The collision of an aging population, escalating climate damages, and massive remilitarization is set to present an unprecedented, compounding threat to the future well-being […]
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America’s Manufactured Reality
By James Moore It would be nice to spend billions on schools and roads, but right now that money is desperately needed for political ads. (Andy Borowitz, funny human). I spent several years of my […]
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Labor and cigarettes: a policy contradiction
By Christopher Kennedy It’s time Labor woke up and cut the cigarette excise. The steep successive rises in tobacco tax have not delivered the public-health outcome that was promised. Instead they have created a […]
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Political Donations: Influence or Legalised Corruption?
By Denis Hay Australia allows political donations, while China prosecutes corruption. What does this reveal about political influence and serving citizens? The uncomfortable question Australia should ask Australia describes itself as a democracy in which […]
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Monash experts: New laws to protect against social media algorithms
Monash University Media Release Monash University experts comment on prime minister Anthony Albanese’s announcement of new legislation to give Australians greater control over social media algorithms, and how this would protect against misogynistic content, the […]
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Beyond the AI race: How BRICS is helping the Global South harness technology
By Chen Ziqi Artificial intelligence is advancing at a breathtaking pace. Countries and companies are racing to build more powerful models and push the boundaries of what machines can do. But for much of the […]
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Democrats playing politics with Trump’s Iran war while ignoring it’s a supreme international crime
Democratic congresspersons and candidates are all in criticizing President Trump’s Iran war. ‘It’s a foolish war with no end in sight. ’It’s driving up the cost of driving and everything we buy at the store.’ […]
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Australian Political Reform: Why Australia Needs Change
By Denis Hay Australian political reform could give citizens more influence between elections. Is our democracy really delivering for the people? Introduction: What Does Democracy Actually Deliver? Australia proudly describes itself as a democracy. Every […]
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The Xi-Sisi Meeting: Why It Matters
Dr. Steinbock’s TRT World Interview Recently, TRT World released the analysis of Murat Sofuoglu on “Why did Xi choose to visit Egypt amid the US-Iran tensions?” Dr Steinbock was one of the interviewees. Here are […]
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A toxic recipe for social disconnect and disaffection
Australians were less engaged in their communities, lonelier, unhappier and less satisfied with life, even before the present turmoil. But there is cause for hope, writes Dr James O’Donnell… Look around the world and you […]
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Man charged over alleged attempt to traffic 163 native reptiles out of Australia
National Environmental Protection Agency Media Release A 21-year-old man has been charged and remanded in custody over allegations he attempted to smuggle 163 native reptiles from Sydney to Hong Kong as air cargo. The charges […]
Environment
“Glencore ‘holds community to ransom’ as vital HVO coal mine decision pushed back”, Parents for Climate
Parents for Climate Media Release ‘19 years or nothing’: Glencore ‘holds community to ransom’ as vital HVO coal mine decision pushed back Parents for Climate says the decision to push back a determination on HVO […]
Health
Coalition walks away after decades of bipartisanship in tobacco control policy
Public Health Association of Australia The Public Health Association of Australia is alarmed at Coalition and One Nation proposals which risk increasing the uptake of nicotine addiction by children and slowing rates of quitting by […]
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Dementia Australia and Carers Australia call for urgent review of respite care
Dementia Australia and Carers Australia Dementia Australia and Carers Australia are calling for Federal Government leadership and investment in an independent national review of respite care services, warning that carers are struggling to access the […]