Politics
Has Trump been trumped by Iran?
By Walt Zlotow Has Trump been trumped by large, powerful, resolute Iran? Last June Israel attacked Iran, got blooded bad enough to beg Trump to negotiate a ceasefire. Trump got a reality lesson as well. […]
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Courage in Politics: Why Australian Leadership Falls Short
By Denis Hay Description Why courage in politics is missing in Australia, and how fear, media pressure, and conformity undermine genuine leadership. Introduction: Courage Is the Missing Ingredient Australia does not suffer from a lack […]
Health
How Modern Monetary Theory Explains Australia’s Economy
By Denis Hay Description Modern Monetary Theory explains why Australia’s budget is not like a household, and how this myth drives privatisation and hardship. Introduction – Why This Myth Matters For more than forty […]
Health
Why I Cannot Stand By: Protesting Israeli President Herzog’s Visit to Australia
When the Jewish Council of Australia says ‘not in our name,’ we have a moral duty to stand with them. Join us on 9th February 2026. By Sue Barrett This Monday, I’ll be protesting Israeli […]
Politics
Inside China’s biggest show: What it says about the country
By Chen Ziqi For millions of people in China, Chinese New Year’s Eve begins the same way: a long journey home, a table slowly filling with dishes, and conversations that stretch late into the night. It’s […]
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Cancel Herzog tour; defy police intimidation
Stop the War on Palestine Media Release Stop the War on Palestine rejects police intimidation and threats of arrest against protesters at the rally opposing the Isaac Herzog visit on Monday, 9 February, 5:30pm at […]
Politics
Sorrowful day for peace largely ignored throughout America
By Walt Zlotow The New START Treaty between Russia and US expires today, and America largely yawned. Big story on mainstream news? Faggedaboudit. Ask the person on the street about New START and he might […]
Politics
DePetris views America’s 66 years of degrading Cuban people largely from America’s perspective, not American imposed Cuban suffering
By Walt Zlotow The Chicago Tribune’s foreign affairs columnist Daniel DePetris continues to do a disservice educating Tribune readers on America’s illegal, immoral and criminal foreign policies degrading, destroying numerous countries. (Note: The Chicago Tribune is my […]
Politics
How Advertising Saturation Shapes Australian Society
By Denis Hay Description Advertising is everywhere in Australia. This article explains how constant exposure shapes behaviour and democracy, and what citizens can do to push back. Introduction – Living Inside Advertising From breakfast […]
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Operation ChatGPT – a fair go too far (Part 3)
By Alicia Lucas Company use of data and “blackbox” algorithms in day to day management Uber appears to use the data it collects to micromanage drivers, to monitor and advertise to passengers and increasingly to […]
Politics
Trump to Congress: “I don’t need your stinkin’ approval to fund Israeli genocide in Gaza”
By Walt Zlotow Trump is so anxious to continue funding Israel’s genocide of Palestinians Gaza that he won’t wait for customary congressional approval. He authorized a mammoth weapons tranche of $6.6 billion to Israel which […]
Politics
Why Corporate Donors Influence Politics and Decisions
By Denis Hay Description Why corporate donors influence politics in Australia, shaping major political decisions through donations, access, and policy capture. Introduction If you have ever wondered why governments ignore public opinion on housing, healthcare, […]
Politics
With corruption crisis, the Philippines’ international damage is soaring
By Dr Dan Steinbock (Manila) In the Philippine flood-control corruption scandal, the multibillion-dollar net losses are huge. But without adequate resolution, international pressures could multiply the damage. In fall 2025, a major government corruption scandal […]
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What the RBA’s 2026 outlook could mean for your mortgage, rent and savings
UNSW Sydney Media Release With interest rates expected to stay higher for longer, UNSW economists explain what could shape the Reserve Bank’s next decisions and what they could mean for households. After several interest rate […]
Social Justice
Budget pressure mounts as homelessness crisis deepens
Homelessness Australia Media Release Australia’s homelessness services are under unprecedented strain, with more people seeking help, more being turned away and a sharp rise in rough sleeping prompting calls by Homelessness Australia for a major […]