Tuesday, September 17, 2024
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When a politician promises you something for nothing, check your wallet—because chances are, you’re the one who’s going to pay. Economics - Steven Schwartz - 1 comment
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California focuses on intermittent electricity generation from wind and solar as demand for continuously generated electricity continues to rise. Environment - Ronald Stein - 1 comment
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Monday, September 16, 2024
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With new issues confronting Australia and the world every day, many apparently would sooner forget the early covid years and massive over-reach of vaccine mandates etc. Health - John Mikkelsen - 31 comments
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One of the major topics on the agenda of the 79th session of th United Nations General Assembly which started on 10 September 2024 is the State of South-South cooperation. International - Ioan Voicu - 2 comments
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Friday, September 13, 2024
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The domestic economy has not collapsed, despite apocalyptic predictions to the contrary. In terms of exports, Russia is carving out new trade routes, a move that has been welcomed by notable powers in the Global South. International - Binoy Kampmark - 4 comments
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The GIC comprises more than 1500 Muslim faith leaders representing more than 800 communities and operating in more than 80 countries. International - David Singer - 4 comments
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Thursday, September 12, 2024
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They are tired of paying taxes for, yet still missing out on, access to affordable tertiary study, Medicare, bank loans, continuity, permanent jobs. They are tired of children or any remaining relatives instead of hugging them. Law & Liberties - Jane Salmon - 21 comments
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Macedonia's Independence Day in 2024 on 8 Sept. 2024 is an oxymoron given that Macedonia has been unconstitutionally renamed by the previous regime. International - Ordan Andreevski
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Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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Starmer's Labour is going full throttle with a strategy that would make Machiavelli proud: prioritizing law and order issues rather than engaging with Labour's traditional bread-and-butter concerns. International - Vince Hooper - 5 comments
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Ironically, as a big gas exporter, we'll soon import gas to offset expected power supply shortfalls. Discouraging or banning more locally-produced gas contributes to this situation. Environment - Geoff Carmody - 5 comments
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Tuesday, September 10, 2024
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Per capita we're 1.5% poorer. If 'Gentleman Jim' and his mates, hadn't been holding the economy to ransom for their union Siamese twins, things could have been quite different. Economics - Graham Young - 16 comments
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Kurti’s misplaced efforts only strain EU-Kosovo ties while exposing his lack of confidence in Kosovo’s sovereign resiliency. International - Alon Ben-Meir - 2 comments
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Monday, September 9, 2024
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The expense and toxicity of cancer drugs means we have an obligation to expose patients to treatment only when they can reasonably expect an improvement in survival or quality of life. Health - Melissa Karydas - 6 comments
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o royal commission will be appointed to verify these complaints unless the Albanese government wants it. And the Albanese government doesn't. Law & Liberties - Scott Prasser - 10 comments
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Friday, September 6, 2024
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In fact, Macpherson appears to have followed recommended treatment for her cancer. She did have surgery, a lumpectomy to remove the DCIS. Health - Brooke Nickel, Claire Hooker and Katy Bell - 1 comment
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US financial support of various UN organizations is critical not only for the fulfillment of their humanitarian causes but also to serve America’s best national interests. International - Alon Ben-Meir - 7 comments
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Thursday, September 5, 2024
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Harris supports California's 'Green New Deal' policies driving the high cost of living and the most expensive electricity and fuel prices in America. International - Ronald Stein - 4 comments
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Kamala Harris didn't take very long to blow her credibility when it came to whether she would be pursuing President Biden's 10 June two-state solution. International - David Singer - 8 comments
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Wednesday, September 4, 2024
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The system's failure to allow public access to numerous highly credentialed scientific critiques of its scientifically unsubstantiated adoption of unproven, dangerous public health policies was blatant censorship. Law & Liberties - Aaron Kheriaty
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This policy is not just about wind turbines, solar panels, or renewable energies but about changing the landscape and, more importantly, how we live. Environment - Mamtimin Ala - 47 comments
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Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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With Ukraine issuing a stern warning to Belarus regarding the presence of its troops near the Ukrainian border, the risk of miscalculation looms large. International - Vince Hooper - 8 comments
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According to the Australian Dyslexia Association, Education - Murray Hunter - 6 comments
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Monday, September 2, 2024
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Incoming governments are like the person with the wheelbarrow. They have the job in front of them. What to do? Economics - Geoff Carmody - 3 comments
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This is not as odd as it sounds, given that laws regarding war and conflict are in place, not so much to abolish the conflict but to give it a patina of restraint. Law & Liberties - Binoy Kampmark - 1 comment
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Friday, August 30, 2024
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Both existential risks to humanity and democracy are being driven by universities. They can only educate our future leaders to be more effective dictators. Economics - Shann Turnbull - 8 comments
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Kamala Harris in her acceptance speech on 22 August as Democratic Party nominee for President signalled she had now abandoned pursuing the creation of a Palestinian Arab state between Israel and Jordan. International - David Singer - 10 comments
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Thursday, August 29, 2024
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The super profit is thought to be 'surplus to requirements' so the government might as well take it away and redistribute it to someone who needs it. Economics - Graham Young - 14 comments
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Stuart Ballantyne explains why the Human Rights Commission should be chasing him. Law & Liberties - Stuart Ballantyne - 7 comments
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Wednesday, August 28, 2024
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Here we go again, are we facing another pandemic and if so, are we prepared? Health - Peter Curson - 6 comments
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Whether it is Trump or Harris winning the Presidential election, he or she will have to prioritise the domestic issues dividing the country. International - Teck Lim - 3 comments
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Tuesday, August 27, 2024
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Before Pavel Durov’s arrest, the messaging app’s 'Russian origins' placed it in the bloc’s crosshairs. Law & Liberties - Murray Hunter
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Green propagandists such as the Paris caterers are doing tremendous harm to our health and our food supply by attacking animal foods, and promoting grains, vegetables, seeds and fake foods for humans. Environment - Viv Forbes - 6 comments
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Monday, August 26, 2024
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This is clearly not a move opposing women's rights to abortion, but a move for the rights of real live human babies. Law & Liberties - John Mikkelsen - 33 comments
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America, which once thrived, has long begun to rot from within - shiny on the outside but decaying on the inside. International - Chin Jin - 3 comments
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Friday, August 23, 2024
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The memorandum ruling is also valuable for revealing the tactical and strategic approach of the company in preserving its dominance, not to mention showing full self-awareness of that fact. Science & Technology - Binoy Kampmark
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Forget consultations and planning commissions; a good riot clears the way for gentrification faster than you can say 'property developer'. Humour & Satire - Vince Hooper
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Thursday, August 22, 2024
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A low-income family that sends two kids to child care full-time, costing $115 a day, will receive $50,830 a year in subsidies. Economics - David Leyonhjelm - 26 comments
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All past efforts to block Iran’s march toward becoming a nuclear power have failed. It is time for the US and Israel to develop a new strategy. International - Alon Ben-Meir - 5 comments
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Wednesday, August 21, 2024
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The NDIS is widely known to be extensively rorted, with scheme providers charging participants several times what they charge non-participants for the same service. Economics - David Leyonhjelm - 5 comments
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According to a survey for the Financial Times, 42 percent of voters trust Harris more than Trump to handle the economy, a seven-point increase on Joe Biden's number last month. International - Peter Bowden - 14 comments
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Tuesday, August 20, 2024
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Prices rose 8.4% under Trump. Prices rise 22.22% under Biden/Harris. Economics - Michael Knox - 2 comments
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The ARF is not a conventional international organization, but a forum who provides a setting for discussion, multilateral diplomacy and for the development of cooperative responses to regional problems. International - Ioan Voicu - 1 comment
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Monday, August 19, 2024
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Netanyahu feels that all stars are aligned together to strike Iran's nuclear facilities, but agreeing on a ceasefire with Hamas will deprive him of realizing this. International - Alon Ben-Meir - 12 comments
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Ekecheiria, also known as the 'Olympic Truce', is a quaint notion dating to Ancient Greece, when three kings concluded a treaty permitting the safe passage of all athletes. Sport - Binoy Kampmark - 3 comments
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