Politics
The week that was
The week that was: cyclones, simple answers to complex problems, insensitivity, diplomacy, integrity, humour, and much more. One of my most fervent critics, known for his sharp wit and keen eye for detail, has urged […]
Politics
Why US Military Bases in Australia make us a Target
By Denis Hay Why US Military Bases Make Australia a Target – And How We Can Reclaim Our Sovereignty Description US military bases in Australia not only make us a target but also disrupt […]
Politics
Militarising Europe: The EU Defence Spending Bug
We live in dangerous times, and politicians are happy to be cheerleaders of that supposed fact. They do not care to reassure; they merely care to strike fear into hearts and feed the sort of […]
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The News Won’t Say Her Name, But I Will
The news won’t say her name, but I will – I’ll carve it into air, I’ll speak it loud where others won’t, I’ll say it like a prayer. She was more than ink on a […]
Politics
Trump interference in Australian research must be rejected: union
National Tertiary Education Union Media Release The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) has urged the federal government to reject the Trump administration’s attempt to interfere in Australian research. Researchers working on projects jointly funded by […]
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Great leaders lead, poor leaders leave
Some argue that politicians should stay removed from hands-on disaster response, delegating crises to professionals. Yet this is precisely why they must step into the fray: leadership isn’t just about policy – it’s about presence. […]
Politics
Dangerous democracy
Democracy is a great threat to those who have or seek power. Democracy is a tussle for power. The slow move to fuller enfranchisement, the right to vote from adult men holding property to all […]
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Oxfam launches paper highlighting exploitation and economic dependency of Palestinian women working in illegal Israeli settlements
Oxfam Media Release Paper released as West Bank sees escalations in Israeli military and settler violence, killings, injuries, forced displacements, residential demolitions and movement restrictions. Oxfam has released a briefing paper Palestinian Women Working in […]
Politics
New tool to cut through energy debate as price hike prompts new questions about nuclear
Australians for Affordable Energy Media Release Amid today’s news of energy bill spikes, Australians have a new tool to calculate how their bills would fare with a nuclear generation option. It’s been confirmed that unreliable […]
Politics
“Buyer’s remorse”
Do you want to know the worst kept secret in America? It’s this: People in their thousands regret voting for Donald Trump. There are examples everywhere of people expressing such regret, particularly following his actions […]
Environment
The Great Barrier Grieves
The Great Barrier grieves beneath the waves, in silence, cold and blue, Her gardens fade to ashen ghosts where once the colours grew. She whispers through the currents strong, a voice so faint, so thin, […]
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People forced to choose between food and power as heat impacts health
Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) Media Release People experiencing financial and social disadvantage are skipping meals to pay their energy bills as nine in ten struggle to keep their homes cool in summer, alarming […]
Politics
Why We Cannot Afford Another LNP Rule
By Denis Hay Description Why we cannot afford another LNP rule in Australia. The LNP’s history of corruption and incompetence proves we can’t afford another day of their leadership. Discover what voters can do about […]
Politics
I can’t complain: I am not a property owner, or a landlord
Bits of the world are really good. I can see a really good bit right now, even as I type. In the lane behind my house magpies are fighting over a scrap of bread and […]
Politics
Australia can thrive through Trump’s tariffs with decisive action
Australian Workers’ Union Media Release Australia’s steel and aluminium industries can not only survive but thrive in the face of Donald Trump’s tariffs if the government acts decisively, according to the Australian Workers’ Union. The […]