Regular reporting of atmospheric carbon levels could make climate change more visible, understandable and actionable in everyday public life.
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Category: Politics
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Share prices, sports results … CO₂ levels? The case for reporting climate stats every day
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Labor’s caution is becoming a barrier to progress
A political culture of caution and bipartisanship is limiting the government’s ability to act on major issues including human rights, climate and social cohesion. (more…)
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Half the truth: defending public education requires more honesty, not less
Criticism of public schools is not entirely wrong – but by ignoring unequal conditions, it misdiagnoses the problem and misplaces responsibility.
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The solar revolution is here – but it’s not moving fast enough
Solar and battery technology are rapidly reshaping energy systems, but policy, infrastructure and community incentives will determine how far and how fast the transition goes. (more…)
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Plastic is poisoning the planet – and us
Plastic pollution is no longer just an environmental issue – it is entering the human body at scale, with growing evidence of serious health risks. (more…)
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Tax reform isn’t enough – Australia needs an economic reset
Tax reform is necessary, but on its own it cannot fix an economy shaped by housing speculation, resource dependence and weak productivity. (more…)
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None of the diverse ‘journalists’ writing for this Aussie news site are real
A fully automated news site with no journalists shows how easily AI can mimic credibility – and how exposed Australia is to manipulation. (more…)
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Environment: Industry’s carbon capture fantasy is climate action’s nightmare
Carbon capture and storage continues to fail for the climate but keeps fossil fuels and profits flowing. Renewables are taking over the US power system despite Trump.
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‘I lost hope in humanity, but I now call myself human’: what refugees told us about settling in regional Australia
Research shows refugee settlement in regional Australia is largely positive, strengthening communities, local economies and social cohesion despite ongoing challenges.
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Resistance and the ‘Regime’ – Message from the Editor
Something is happening in the United States. It’s not just the rise of a tyrannical, anti-democratic, narcissist President. It’s a people’s movement in response. It is the rise of a nationwide resistance, led by skilled truth-tellers who defy the tsunami of post-truth bilge and document the death toll and other obscenities. (more…)
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Trump’s new tariff war, America’s waning status in Asia, and mixed reviews for BTS – Asian Media Report
The legal fiction behind America’s trade attack, Asia is the main victim of global energy crisis, Pakistan’s ‘indirect talks’ diplomacy, K-pop company’s sagging share-price, Takaichi survives Trump summit, and Cambodia’s push to restore ancient heritage. (more…)
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“Terrorism” may be the most powerful word in modern politics
The term “terrorism” simplifies complex conflicts, often obscuring history, perspective and the motivations behind violence.
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Batteries and electrification buy time on gas
Falling gas demand and a surge in batteries and electrification have delayed forecast supply shortfalls – but only for now.
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History shows Iran is not easily defeated
Iran’s long history shows a pattern of resistance and resilience against external powers. (more…)
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Why delaying the Trump-Xi Summit could anchor global stability
The postponement of a US–China summit reflects domestic constraints and shifting global leverage – not just competing priorities – and may open space for recalibration with China.
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UN experts urge Israel to free Gaza doctor amid reports of ‘severe torture’
UN experts say a Palestinian doctor detained by Israel has been denied medical care and subjected to serious human rights abuses.
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Treason in the futures markets
Unusual market activity before a sudden US policy reversal on Iran raises serious questions about insider knowledge and government integrity.
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Serious times call for serious leaders
In a time of global instability and mounting crises, Australia is being led by an unserious leadership class across politics, business and beyond.
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Underfunded public schools, overfunded private ones – the gap grows
Private schools are pulling further ahead as funding policies deepen inequality across Australia’s education system. (more…)
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Does Iran already have a nuclear deterrent?
Iran may already have the materials and delivery systems to deter a nuclear strike – raising the stakes in an escalating conflict. (more…)
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Free speech and antisemitism: drawing the line
In this extract from his submission to the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion Gareth Evans argues that it is crucial that protest language claimed to be inherently antisemitic be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, taking into account context and intent. (more…)
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Patriotism or politics – the fight over the flag
As populism rises, the Australian flag is being used as a political tool – defining patriotism and drawing lines around national identity. (more…)
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Budget savings for Chalmers – fix the bloated pay system at the top of the public service
As the government looks for budget savings, the biggest opportunity lies at the top. Senior public service pay and structures have become costly, inconsistent and hard to justify.
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Tuberculosis remains the world’s deadliest infectious disease – Australia’s regional leadership matters
Tuberculosis is preventable and curable, yet remains the world’s deadliest infectious disease. Australia’s regional role is critical to changing that.
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Kharg Island – a dangerous gamble in a war with Iran
A US move on Iran’s Kharg Island would be a high-risk military gamble that could escalate rapidly and destabilise global energy.
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The greatest danger is not war – it is planetary breakdown
Human activity is pushing Earth beyond safe planetary limits, raising the risk of climate breakdown, ecological collapse and systemic global failure.
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India’s Iran calculus – Part 3
In a new three-part series, Ramesh Thakur examines dimensions of the Iran war. In part three, he takes a look at India’s contemporary and historic relations with Iran.
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Time for tax reform – and this may be the moment to act
With inequality rising and budget pressures mounting, a rare political window has opened for meaningful tax reform – if the government chooses to act.
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Labor’s 2025 landslide – but Australia remains divided
A new book on the 2025 election reveals Labor’s commanding win – but also a fragmented electorate, a weakened opposition and a volatile political landscape.
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In South Australia One Nation surges and the Liberals slide – but the shake-up has limits
A poor result for the Liberals and a surge for One Nation signal voter anger and fragmentation – but history suggests the insurgency may not last. (more…)