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Thu, 27 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +1000
The really big dirty secret at the heart of the budget: The media hate Labor
It’s budget time under a new Albanese Labor Government and never will there be a better time to gauge the media reset from pro to anti-government than now. read now...

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 15:00:00 +1000
U.S. mid-term elections to determine if Trump 'crazies' take the wheel
The U.S. mid-term elections will have a seismic effect on the trajectory of politics in the country, writes George Grundy.  read now...

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +1000
Media's uncritical acceptance of AUKUS damaging to Australia
In times of looming conflict with the neighbours, we all know one thing: even the briefest of friendly grins can do a bit to calm things down. read now...

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +1000
Dutton parrots ideas thoroughly rejected by Australians in budget reply
This week was a big week in federal politics, as budget weeks mostly are. Even by budget week standards, this one was a head-spinning doozy, writes Belinda Jones.  read now...

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 15:00:00 +1000
Democracy in danger: The rise of Right-wing demagogues
Recent European elections, which went towards extremist parties campaigning against immigrants, are a warning for democracy. read now...

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +1000
CARTOONS: Mark David is on a budget
So, he can't afford a fair go from Australia's mainstream media. read now...

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +1000
Reliance on outdated maps putting councils backward in flood planning
Some councils are still relying on outdated paper maps as supercharged storms make a mockery of flood planning. read now...

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 15:00:00 +1000
Regulator's defiance of data law deems it dubious
APRA has contradicted the Treasurer as it scrambles to avoid making the “big four” banks obey the law. read now...

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +1000
Electric vehicle transition has huge health benefits
A transition to electric vehicles would not only help the environment but provide personal health benefits as well. read now...

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +1000
Australia could face early end after terrible T20 start
After both England and Australia made bleak starts to the T20 World Cup, one of them will likely be eliminated after just three Super 12 games. read now...

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +1000
Andy Probyn and the 'Dobber-in-Chief'
After addressing the National Press Club last Wednesday on his proposed National Anti-Corruption Commission, Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus faced questions from some of Australia's elite political journalists. read now...

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +1000
Grubisa’s predatory game-changer unmasked
IA can now unveil the identity of Dominique Grubisa’s new game-changer platform. read now...

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +1000
Rishi rich: UK's new PM hardly a 'man of the people'
Unelected UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak appears terrified of consulting the very people he has been appointed to lead. read now...

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 15:00:00 +1000
David McBride should be protected, not prosecuted
Whistleblowers such as David McBride provide a service to the Australian public and don't deserve to be punished. read now...

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +1000
Exit Liz Truss — enter lettuce
With Britain's Conservative Party in a state of chaos, one leafy vegetable rose in popularity by outlasting Liz Truss' prime ministership. read now...

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +1000
The stats are in — Australians love their mobile phones
A report from Australia's leading media authority reveals how mobile phones have dominated telecommunication in our country. read now...

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 15:00:00 +1000
Optus customer site was on cybersecurity blacklist
Following one of Australia's biggest cyber hacks, a shocking revelation of Optus' lax attitude to security has been discovered. read now...

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +1000
Australian innovation could convert petrol engines to electric
After the Morrison Government failed to tackle the climate crisis, Labor should consider a push to convert petrol engines to electric. read now...

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +1000
Albanese Government should let Djokovic play in 2023 Australian Open
The Albanese Government must lift the three-year ban on Novak Djokovic entering Australia imposed by the Morrison Government. read now...

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 15:00:00 +1000
Assange's lawyer urges political action in powerful address
Lawyer for Assange, Jennifer Robinson, delivered an address at the National Press Club pleading for an ‘urgent political solution’. read now...

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +1000
Dominique Grubisa — mastermind? No, just a master plagiarist
Dominique Grubisa has launched her latest endeavour, based on another work of plagiarism and simply extraordinary claims. read now...

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +1000
Brits facing ever-worsening poverty can be mightily thankful Liz Truss is going
The sudden departure of Britain’s new Prime Minister has valuable messages for the watching world. read now...

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 15:00:00 +1000
'Wonder reef II' to be built by V8 Supercars engineers on Surfers Paradise
Construction has begun on Wonder Reef II, on the primary sand dunes at Narrowneck. read now...

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +1000
A reign that just won't end
Bazza joined the lament about the rain with the older blokes gathered around the bar. read now...

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +1000
Australia lacks a fuel efficiency standard — you could make it happen
A fuel efficiency standard would be a critical measure in fixing the climate crisis and it's up to the public to make their voices heard. read now...

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +1000
Why we shouldn't care Lidia Thorpe dated an ex-bikie
On the matter of the recent Lidia Thorpe controversy, I want to state a layperson perspective, one we won't see much of amidst the swamp of Australian political opinion columns. read now...

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +1000
Forget inflation — the problem is falling real wages
Wage stagnation is a bigger problem in keeping up with the cost of living than rising inflation. read now...

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +1000
Full employment: The promise Albanese must keep
The national skills crisis is influencing PM Anthony Albanese's commitment to full employment. read now...

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +1000
To be real on climate, Labor must end logging of native forests
A significant step toward boosting Labor's lacklustre climate policy would be to end the logging of native forests and dump the disastrous Emissions Reduction Fund inherited from the Coalition. read now...

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 16:30:00 +1000
The tax cut promise that must now be broken
Despite a potential backlash by the Murdoch press, the time is right for Labor to repeal the planned Stage 3 tax cuts. read now...

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +1000
Scrapping Stage 3 tax cuts is essential, but won’t be an easy ride
Repealing the Stage 3 tax cuts won't be an easy task, presenting Anthony Albanese with a unique set of challenges. read now...

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +1000
The pros and cons of an Australian president
While much has been discussed about electing an Australian president, more consideration is required before moving forward as a republic. read now...

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +1000
Stage 3 tax cuts: The fight is on
With the Federal Budget only weeks away, time is running out for Labor to make the right decision on its Stage 3 tax cuts policy. read now...

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 15:00:00 +1000
A 'no first use' U.S. nuclear policy could save the world
A commitment from the U.S. to "no first use" of nuclear weapons could significantly reduce the current risk of a nuclear war. read now...

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +1000
Victoria's Labor Government aims for 95% renewables by 2035
Victoria’s Labor Government jacked up its targets for clean energy and emissions reduction, setting the State on course to reach a 95% share of renewables on its electricity grid by 2035 and a 75-80% reduction in emissions by that date. rea...

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +1000
Britain's Conservative Party is collapsing on itself
Internal problems and poor party management have left the Conservative Party in a state of chaos. read now...

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 15:00:00 +1000
The glitz and glam of Amsterdam are nothing but a sham
In the 1930s, three friends are framed for a murder and uncover one of the most outrageous plots in American history. read now...

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +1000
CARTOONS: Labor is laughing!
How easy is your job when the opposition is content to be worst on ground continually? read now...

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +1000
Let's start talking about a republic
Nothing should stall debate on a republic in the lead-up to a possible referendum in the next term of Parliament. read now...

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 10:15:00 +1000
'Mastermind' Morrison's fibs and fantasies go global
Former PM Scott Morrison has joined the global lecture circuit where he is amusingly advertised as a "globalisation mastermind".  read now...

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +1000
Circus clowns continue covering up Coalition crimes
As Julie Bishop and Scott Morrison remind us why we're better off without the Coalition, the ABC continues to forgive the crimes of the L-NP. read now...

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 15:00:00 +1000
Objectivity and accountability lacking in Australia's mainstream press
With journalistic bias still a major problem in our country, it's time for the press to take accountability and become more critical. read now...

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +1000
Data retention law reform needed to combat serious crime
Unnecessary data retention measures are an incitement for unlawful access and Australia needs to follow examples set by the EU. read now...

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +1000
Digital boost for South East Queensland a good start
While southeast Queensland is being given a large-scale digital boost, the funding might have better served smaller infrastructure projects. read now...

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +1000
Optus hack reveals fragile state of Australian cyber security
The recent breach of Optus data shows that we need to do more in terms of cyber security, both from companies and users. read now...

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 15:00:00 +1000
Bank regulator and Treasury probity to be tested over annual data
The release of APRA’s annual points of presence data will be an integrity test for both its chairman Wayne Byres and Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers. read now...

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +1000
Half-baked EIS sells out protected Toondah Harbour
The public is being invited to comment on the draft environmental impact statement for a town of 7,200 on protected wetlands in Toondah Harbour. read now...

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +1000
Perennially unlikeable: Peter Dutton is fooling no one
Despite trying to soften his image, Peter Dutton remains prodigiously unpopular, writes Belinda Jones.  read now...

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 15:00:00 +1000
Mass media fails to recognise the power of Gillard’s Misogyny Speech
Following Julia Gillard's Misogyny Speech, coverage in the press demonstrated a detachment from the true meaning behind her words. read now...

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +1000
Giorgia Meloni should return Italy to Middle-earth
The future of Italy will soon be in the hands of a woman inspired by the hobbits of J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy literature. read now...

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +1000
Gender equality ten years on from Gillard's Misogyny Speech
The Misogyny Speech may be trending but what has really changed ten years on? read now...

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +1000
Gender order judged wise: Women fill the High Court bench
In appointing Justice Jayne Jagot to the High Court, the Albanese Government has made history: for the first time, the court will have a majority of women on its bench. read now...

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +1000
System fails to protect migrants — asylum applications soar
Is the ongoing rise in asylum applications from Pacific Island nations a case of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade shifting risks and costs to other agencies? read now...

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 15:00:00 +1000
Stage three tax cuts abandon the working-class
A debate ensues about the outstanding stage three tax cuts. read now...

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +1000
'Cancel the debt': Climate protests disrupt World Bank summit
"The Global South must urgently adapt to the climate emergency so that it can protect its people from a crisis they did nothing to cause," said Extinction Rebellion. read now...

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +1000
Australia anxious to defend T20 cricket crown
Australia hoisted the T20 cup into the Arabian sky last year after winning the elusive trophy for the first time. Twenty20 World Cup cricket starts this Sunday in Geelong with all signs pointing to a blistering series. read now...

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 15:00:00 +1000
Blood on our hands: Banksia Hill is failing our children
Suicide and incarceration statistics from Banksia Hill prison highlight a lack of proper rehabilitation for our troubled youth. read now...

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +1000
Amid power price hike mayhem, Bowen invokes the C-word
Energy Minister Chris Bowen has done the unspeakable and emphasised Labor's dedication towards fixing the climate crisis. read now...

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +1000
Putin claims Ukraine is not a country — history begs to differ
Vladimir Putin's misguided views of Ukraine's independence are inaccurate, as history reveals. read now...

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +1000
CARTOONS: Mark David dons the cloak of invisibility
ICAC correction... that should read "cloak of transparency". read now...

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 15:00:00 +1000
Children with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder need more help
Because of ignorance, diagnosis and treatment of children with FASD are delayed — even though early intervention is of utmost importance for children with associated problems. read now...

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +1000
Andrew Thorburn, Matthew Guy and the politics of prosperity and hate
Andrew Thorburn's exit as CEO of Essendon Football Club has nothing to do with religious discrimination and everything to do with out-of-step bigotry. read now...

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +1000
Judges not big on Big Oil's attempts to gag critics
The fossil fuel industry’s sham use of lawsuits to silence environmental advocates while arguing that its climate denial is protected speech is not playing well in U.S. courts. read now...

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 15:00:00 +1000
Services Australia: The department of inhuman services
The government's human services department is in desperate need of reform after struggling to assist a nation in crisis. read now...

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +1000
600 million tons of plastic may fill oceans by 2036 if we don’t act now
We're running out of time to curb the fossil fuel industry's production of environmentally destructive plastic. read now...

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 15:00:00 +1000
Morrison’s Higgins investigation a very revealing cover-up: FLASHBACK 2021
The Bruce Lehrmann trial is in its second week, with many concerned about the well-being of Brittany Higgins. read now...

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +1000
Hey, Albo, it is 'Time to Fly' beyond L-NP's immigration mistakes
After years of Coalition cruelty toward asylum seekers, it's time for Australia to be progressive and show overdue compassion. read now...

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +1000
Stage 3 idiocy as leader of the leftovers lies again
Insiders has given Opposition Leader Peter Dutton a platform to spout lies regarding the Stage 3 tax cuts. read now...

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 15:00:00 +1000
National Cabinet COVID decision is perverse political point scoring
Backflipping on COVID isolation periods seems politically motivated in order for a Labor win in the Victorian Election. read now...

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +1000
New koala action plan another policy failure
A new conservation plan designed to protect koalas is once again failing to save the species from extinction. read now...

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +1000
Prohibiting internet poker machines and casinos is futile
The prohibition of internet-based gambling to Australians attracts little media attention despite the fact it has been an utter failure. read now...

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +1000
'Beforeigners': Dark, dangerous and dead set funny
'Beforeigners' is a wild time-travelling Scandinavian series with plenty to say on migration, technology and the universal need to connect. read now...

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +1000
Dropkick me, Jesus, through the goalposts of life
Due to CEO Andrew Thorburn's resignation after one day, the turmoil at Essendon Football Club may turn out to be a game-saver. read now...

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +1000
Why men need to soften up
On 8 September, Australians across the country turned to their mates and asked RU OK? read now...

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 15:00:00 +1000
Liz Truss' speech does little to assuage abysmal approval ratings
Never underestimate the power of failure.  read now...

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +1000
How the media helps neo-Nazi child 'groomers'
A vanishingly small group of neo-Nazis protested a family-friendly event in Moonee Ponds last weekend. A vanishingly small group of neo-Nazis protested a family-friendly event in Moonee Ponds last weekend.  read now...

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +1000
Why the English Monarchy has no place in Australia
The British Monarchy offers nothing of value to Australia, its citizens and especially its Indigenous Peoples. read now...

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 15:00:00 +1000
Let's talk about Dahmer
A new series based on the life and deeds of Jeffrey Dahmer has broken Netflix records and stirred up a controversial debate. read now...

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +1000
CARTOONS: Let it rip — the sequel
Because the first time around, ditching COVID-safe precautions worked so well. read now...

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 15:00:00 +1000
Dominique Grubisa doubles down despite fraud allegations
Dominique Grubisa continues down the path of her mentor, Donald Trump, doubling down... down, down, deeper and down. read now...

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +1000
Mexico upholds Assange: Your move next, Australia
The president of Mexico recently spoke out in support of Julian Assange as the WikiLeaks founder was honoured with the keys to Mexico City. Australia must do more to bring Assange home. read now...

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +1000
Inquiry into regional banking no more than cruel election stunt
Sneakily released by the Albanese Government recently, the much-awaited Regional Banking Taskforce report contains nothing that will save a single bank. read now...

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 08:00:00 +1000
Wanted for Robodebt crimes: Morrison, Tudge, Robert and Co
It is only fitting that the Royal Commission into the Robodebt disaster will likely call forth Scott Morrison, Alan Tudge, Stuart Robert, Christian Porter and Michael Keenan. read now...

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +1000
eSIMs are going to be a mobile gamechanger
New mobile technology allowing increased connectivity among phones is about to revolutionise the market. read now...

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 15:00:00 +1000
Murdoch's right-wing commentary is meeting resistance
As conservative commentary in the media strives to cripple democracy, voices challenging the Right wing are becoming louder. read now...

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +1000
Dated and fractured: Optus and data protections Down Under
The recent Optus data breach has shown an urgent need for reform of Australia's data protection laws. read now...

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 15:00:00 +1000
Government issues biggest round of Skilled Independent visas in years
The Labor Government has issued its largest number of Skilled Independent visas in years as well as lowering the criteria for applicants. read now...

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +1000
The Crown, the Australian Republic and the Traditional Owners: FLASHBACK 2016
After the passing of Queen Elizabeth, there has been much discussion about Australia moving forward as a republic. read now...

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +1000
Queen's birthday absurdity demonstrates denial of choice
After a public holiday for the former Queen Elizabeth II to mourn her death, yesterday was another holiday for her birthday. read now...

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +1000
Ending mandatory isolation is peak COVID mismanagement
Our politicians are making poor decisions regarding the pandemic, essentially leaving us to fend for ourselves. read now...

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 15:00:00 +1000
Ten years on from the Misogyny Speech, not much has changed
Ten years on from Julia Gillard’s misogyny speech, has media representation of women really improved? read now...

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +1000
The Commonwealth Bank's illusion of ethics
Despite claims of being an ethical bank, the CBA has a trail of malpractice victims that paints a different picture. read now...

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +1000
Commonwealth Bank is a disgrace to the public interest
The Commonwealth Bank, while publicly claiming to be an ethical bank, privately tells its perennial victims to go away. read now...

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +1000
Million-dollar disgrace: Greyhound industry's race of shame
Australian racetracks are brutal and dangerous for dogs and animal abuse within the sport is rife, yet state governments still proclaim their support for the greyhound racing industry. read now...

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +1000
Australia’s wealth increased last year, but mostly for the rich
The Coalition Government’s last year in office saw wealth shift further from the poor to the rich. read now...

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +1000
Afraid of scrutiny: ABC journalists' problem with Twitter
In an embarrassing gaffe leaked after last Sunday’s Insiders, host David Speers was caught on a "hot mic" calling social media “a horrible, horrible place”. read now...

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +1000
A conversation between a monarchist and republican on the Queen
The Queen's legacy is complex, John Longhurst writes. read now...

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +1000
Limiting anti-corruption public hearings an exceptionally bad idea
Labor's new anti-corruption legislation may prove to be a signal moment but the devil is in the detail. read now...

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +1000
Animal welfare law reform could rein in horse owners' rights
Stakeholders have accused the Victoria State Government of sidestepping consultation over proposed changes to animal welfare laws that could include licensing for horse activity. read now...

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +1000
Hang on to your seat, Fall delivers the fear!
Two climbers become stranded atop a 610-metre tower with no food or ways to communicate with the world below them. read now...



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