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Second wave of arrests expected after German police intercept alleged coup plot
German authorities say the number of people suspected to have taken part on a plot to overthrow the government stands at 54 and more arrests are expected to come.
Fighting intensifies as Russia advances in east
Russian forces are pressing forward with air and ground attacks on several settlements in eastern Ukraine, a day after Russian President Vladimir Putin celebrated seizing territory during the nine-month war. Near the city of Lysychansk, Russia deployed more troops to try to capture the village of Bilohorivka, Ukraine’s governor of
Labuschagne, Head shine bright under Adelaide Oval lights
Marnus Labuschagne has set the foundation for a big nine months as centuries from he and Travis Head took Australia to 3-330 at stumps on night one against West Indies in Adelaide. With the biggest year of Australian cricket this century ahead, Labuschagne continued his sparkling start to the summer
Teary Celine Dion cancels 2023 tour as she reveals rare medical diagnosis
The 54-year-old singer says the condition, which impacts 1 in one million people, has stopped her from being able to sing the way she is used to.
Was Harry or Meghan late to their first date? Here’s what we learned from part one of their documentary
Through the lens of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, the six-episode series reveals “a vulnerable look” into their time in British royalty, according to the streaming giant.
Ash Barty wins second coveted Don Award
Ash Barty’s on-court heroics and off-court humility have been recognised again after she became just the third athlete to win the coveted The Don Award for a second time. Barty shocked the tennis world in March when she announced her retirement at the age of 25 – less than two
Second wave of arrests expected after German police intercept alleged coup plot
German authorities say the number of people suspected to have taken part on a plot to overthrow the government stands at 54 and more arrests are expected to come.
Fighting intensifies as Russia advances in east
Russian forces are pressing forward with air and ground attacks on several settlements in eastern Ukraine, a day after Russian President Vladimir Putin celebrated seizing territory during the nine-month war. Near the city of Lysychansk, Russia deployed more troops to try to capture the village of Bilohorivka, Ukraine’s governor of
Labuschagne, Head shine bright under Adelaide Oval lights
Marnus Labuschagne has set the foundation for a big nine months as centuries from he and Travis Head took Australia to 3-330 at stumps on night one against West Indies in Adelaide. With the biggest year of Australian cricket this century ahead, Labuschagne continued his sparkling start to the summer
Teary Celine Dion cancels 2023 tour as she reveals rare medical diagnosis
The 54-year-old singer says the condition, which impacts 1 in one million people, has stopped her from being able to sing the way she is used to.
Was Harry or Meghan late to their first date? Here’s what we learned from part one of their documentary
Through the lens of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, the six-episode series reveals “a vulnerable look” into their time in British royalty, according to the streaming giant.
Ash Barty wins second coveted Don Award
Ash Barty’s on-court heroics and off-court humility have been recognised again after she became just the third athlete to win the coveted The Don Award for a second time. Barty shocked the tennis world in March when she announced her retirement at the age of 25 – less than two
Iran executes protester convicted of knife attack amid crackdown on ongoing unrest
Iranian authorities call on the justice system to take a tough stance against those accused of “crimes against the security of the nation”.
Peter Dutton too prominent in Labor’s national security plans, says expert
A new policy vision from the Albanese government is too narrow and too focused on beating up Peter Dutton, a top expert on national security has said. Government minister Clare O’Neil outlined her vision for the department responsible for much of federal national security policy across what is known as
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Today’s Commentary from Independent Media
Grattan on Friday: Australians are starting to feel the economic pain, but they are not taking it out on Albanese
Mick Tsikas/AAPAnthony Albanese heads towards Christmas with inflation, interest rates and power prices all high. But, comfortingly for Labor, his own popularity is up there too. The objective circumstances in which the government finds itself sit somewhere between challenging and confronting. Politically, however, it could hardly be
Our laws fail nature. The government’s plan to overhaul them looks good, but crucial detail is yet to come
ShutterstockThe Albanese government has just released its long-awaited response to a scathing independent review of Australia’s environment protection law. The 2020 review ultimately found the laws were flawed, outdated and, without fundamental reform, would continue to see plants and animals go extinct. The extent to which the
Ethical shopping guide for Christmas
Here’s an ethical Christmas shopping guide, packed full of Australian companies striving to make a difference. The post Ethical shopping guide for Christmas appeared first on The Mandarin.
Rape, masturbation and lewd acts all part of Parliament House under Morrison: FLASHBACK 2021
Following the disappointing conclusion to the Bruce Lehrmann trial, it’s important to remember the toxic culture developed by the Morrison Government within the walls of Parliament House. read now…
‘Ukrainians want genuine peace negotiations, not another “ceasefire”’
Negotiations to end Russia’s war in Ukraine must be aimed at achieving a lasting and just peace. Federico Fuentes reports.
Climate activists defend taking action against Woodside’s Scarborough gas
Two climate activists are defending their charges of blocking the road to Woodside Energy’s Scarborough liquid natural gas plant on the Burrup Peninsula, reports Nova Sobieralski.
Climate activists must box clever in the face of dumb anti-protest laws
Given the Australian Government has eroded the right to disobey non-violently, climate activists need to consider other clever ways to escalate their campaigns. read now…
CFMMEU opposes ‘reckless AUKUS military alliance’
The Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union adopted a resolution against AUKUS at its recent national conference. Kerry Smith reports.
Japanese banks fund Whitehaven Coal
Climate campaigners are demanding that Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, MUFG Union Bank and Mizuho Bank stop funding Whitehaven Coal. Coral Wynter reports.
Extreme heat in the midst of the Big Wet for northern Australia – what’s going on with the weather?
ShutterstockAfter a wet and unusually cool spring for much of Australia, the start of meteorological summer is bringing a heatwave to the north of the continent. Even in our La Niña summer we can expect spells of heat, and it’s important to heed health warnings and take the
“Two Walking Sticks to Get Around”: NSW Police Has Done a Serious Job on Danny Lim
Danny Lim continues to suffer injury two weeks after a couple of NSW police officers approached the 78-year-old iconic Sydney rights activist and threw him face first onto the titled floor in the QVB Building in front of morning shoppers in November, as if it was just...
Resolve poll gives Labor huge lead; US Democrats win Georgia Senate runoff
Lukas Coch/AAPA federal Resolve poll for Nine newspapers, conducted November 30 to December 4 from a sample of 1,611, gave Labor 42% of the primary vote (up three since the post-budget Resolve poll in late October), the Coalition 30% (down two), the Greens 11% (down two), One Nation
Their democracy and ours
The unjust jailing of climate activist Violet CoCo exposes the limits of the type of democracy we are being asked to uphold, argues Alex Bainbridge.
The US Imperium Garrisons Australia
On December 6, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin hosted Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles. It was the 32nd occasion the countries had met in this setting. The Australia-US Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) is really a
Melbourne to get three new statues of prominent women
The City of Melbourne has committed to fast tracking three new statues of prominent women in to help address the massive gender imbalance in public art across the city. On Tuesday, the city council voted in favour of commissioning the new statues and said it will engage
Peru: Right-wing forces complete legislative coup against Pedro Castillo
Peruvian President Pedro Castillo has been impeached by right-wing forces in Congress, the final act in a 17-month-long destabilisation campaign, reports Ana Zorita.
Without the news, there’s no good news for the five free-to-air channels
More than half of viewers tuned into the various non-main channels of the five free-to-air networks last night. Sad situation. The post Without the news, there’s no good news for
Migrant and refugee women are skilled and educated. So why are they missing out?
Migrant and refugee women have either the same or higher levels of education compared to women born in Australia, but they’re more likely to be employed in roles below their education and experience level, according to new research. Violet Roumeliotis AM from Settlement Services International (SSI), one
Women are angrier today than 10 years ago. Here’s why
Women across the globe have been getting angrier by the year over the past decade, according to new data today. Since 2012, the Gallup World Poll has surveyed more than 120,000 people in more than 150 countries each year, asking participants several lifestyle questions, including what
Tanya Plibersek announces new Environmental Protection Agency and environmental laws
Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has announced sweeping changes to Australia’s environmental laws, including the establishment of a new environmental protection agency and new national environmental standards. The new independent environmental protection agency will have greater oversight on development proposals and emission standards and will have the power
When will federal politicians get a code of conduct?
Making MPs adhere to a code of conduct has failed five times so far — will the sixth be a charm? The post When will federal politicians get a
Socialist Alliance opposes deepening military cooperation with Britain
The Socialist Alliance supports the right of the Ukrainian people to resist the Russian invasion and to access military assistance to do so, including military training, but it is opposed to Australian personnel participating in the British training program Operation Interflex.
Some of the world’s fastest marathon runners are mothers including Australia’s new record holder
Sinead Diver took up running at the age of 33. She has two young kids, works full-time as a software engineer, and has just broken the Australian marathon record, running the Valencia marathon in 2 hours, 21 minutes and 34 seconds over the weekend. At the
Repairing gullies: the quickest way to improve Great Barrier Reef water quality
James Daley , Author providedBack-to-back bleaching events have highlighted the critical threat that climate change poses to the Great Barrier Reef. But few people are aware of the network of gullies pumping out about half the sediment that is polluting reef water quality and threatening its World Heritage
Latest News
Second wave of arrests expected after German police intercept alleged coup plot
German authorities say the number of people suspected to have taken part on a plot to overthrow the government stands at 54 and more arrests are expected to come.
Fighting intensifies as Russia advances in east
Russian forces are pressing forward with air and ground attacks on several settlements in eastern Ukraine, a day after Russian President Vladimir Putin celebrated seizing territory during the nine-month war. Near the city of Lysychansk, Russia deployed more troops to try to capture the village of Bilohorivka, Ukraine’s governor of
Labuschagne, Head shine bright under Adelaide Oval lights
Marnus Labuschagne has set the foundation for a big nine months as centuries from he and Travis Head took Australia to 3-330 at stumps on night one against West Indies in Adelaide. With the biggest year of Australian cricket this century ahead, Labuschagne continued his sparkling start to the summer
Teary Celine Dion cancels 2023 tour as she reveals rare medical diagnosis
The 54-year-old singer says the condition, which impacts 1 in one million people, has stopped her from being able to sing the way she is used to.
Was Harry or Meghan late to their first date? Here’s what we learned from part one of their documentary
Through the lens of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, the six-episode series reveals “a vulnerable look” into their time in British royalty, according to the streaming giant.
Ash Barty wins second coveted Don Award
Ash Barty’s on-court heroics and off-court humility have been recognised again after she became just the third athlete to win the coveted The Don Award for a second time. Barty shocked the tennis world in March when she announced her retirement at the age of 25 – less than two
World News
Turkey says will hold tankers for checks despite queue to pass Bosphorus – Reuters
Turkey says will hold tankers for checks despite queue to pass Bosphorus Reuters
Georgia’s future hangs on the outcome of the war in Ukraine
From: People & PowerHow the Ukrainian war is forcing the South Caucasus nation of Georgia to choose between West and East.Georgia has a long and troubled relationship with its giant neighbour Russia, which the war in Ukraine has not made any easier. With Russian troops occupying two of
Wirecard ex-boss on trial for fraud in scandal that rocked Germany – Reuters
Wirecard ex-boss on trial for fraud in scandal that rocked Germany Reuters
Croatia’s Sosa fit for quarter-final, but Brazil’s Sandro out
Borna Sosa will face Brazil on Friday, but Alex Sandro misses out with a hip injury.Croatia defender Borna Sosa is fit to face Brazil in Friday’s World Cup quarter-final match in Qatar. The 24-year-old left back was to take part in the final training session ahead of the game at
China buys Russian oil at multi-month low discounts, brushes off price cap – Reuters
China buys Russian oil at multi-month low discounts, brushes off price cap Reuters
A Very British Way of Torture
From: Featured DocumentariesThe shocking story of how Britain secretly used torture in its war against the Kenyan anti-colonialist Mau Mau movement in the 1950s.Between 1952 and 1960, Britain fought a vicious war in Kenya against the anticolonial Mau Mau movement. It was an exceptionally bloody conflict, with atrocities
Turkey says will hold tankers for checks despite queue to pass Bosphorus – Reuters
Turkey says will hold tankers for checks despite queue to pass Bosphorus Reuters
Georgia’s future hangs on the outcome of the war in Ukraine
From: People & PowerHow the Ukrainian war is forcing the South Caucasus nation of Georgia to choose between West and East.Georgia has a long and troubled relationship with its giant neighbour Russia, which the war in Ukraine has not made any easier. With Russian troops occupying two of
Wirecard ex-boss on trial for fraud in scandal that rocked Germany – Reuters
Wirecard ex-boss on trial for fraud in scandal that rocked Germany Reuters
Croatia’s Sosa fit for quarter-final, but Brazil’s Sandro out
Borna Sosa will face Brazil on Friday, but Alex Sandro misses out with a hip injury.Croatia defender Borna Sosa is fit to face Brazil in Friday’s World Cup quarter-final match in Qatar. The 24-year-old left back was to take part in the final training session ahead of the game at
China buys Russian oil at multi-month low discounts, brushes off price cap – Reuters
China buys Russian oil at multi-month low discounts, brushes off price cap Reuters
Turkey says will hold tankers for checks despite queue to pass Bosphorus – Reuters
Turkey says will hold tankers for checks despite queue to pass Bosphorus Reuters
Georgia’s future hangs on the outcome of the war in Ukraine
From: People & PowerHow the Ukrainian war is forcing the South Caucasus nation of Georgia to choose between West and East.Georgia has a long and troubled relationship with its giant neighbour Russia, which the war in Ukraine has not made any easier. With Russian troops occupying two of
Wirecard ex-boss on trial for fraud in scandal that rocked Germany – Reuters
Wirecard ex-boss on trial for fraud in scandal that rocked Germany Reuters
Croatia’s Sosa fit for quarter-final, but Brazil’s Sandro out
Borna Sosa will face Brazil on Friday, but Alex Sandro misses out with a hip injury.Croatia defender Borna Sosa is fit to face Brazil in Friday’s World Cup quarter-final match in Qatar. The 24-year-old left back was to take part in the final training session ahead of the game at
Turkey says will hold tankers for checks despite queue to pass Bosphorus – Reuters
Turkey says will hold tankers for checks despite queue to pass Bosphorus Reuters
Georgia’s future hangs on the outcome of the war in Ukraine
From: People & PowerHow the Ukrainian war is forcing the South Caucasus nation of Georgia to choose between West and East.Georgia has a long and troubled relationship with its giant neighbour Russia, which the war in Ukraine has not made any easier. With Russian troops occupying two of
Wirecard ex-boss on trial for fraud in scandal that rocked Germany – Reuters
Wirecard ex-boss on trial for fraud in scandal that rocked Germany Reuters
Turkey says will hold tankers for checks despite queue to pass Bosphorus – Reuters
Turkey says will hold tankers for checks despite queue to pass Bosphorus Reuters
Georgia’s future hangs on the outcome of the war in Ukraine
From: People & PowerHow the Ukrainian war is forcing the South Caucasus nation of Georgia to choose between West and East.Georgia has a long and troubled relationship with its giant neighbour Russia, which the war in Ukraine has not made any easier. With Russian troops occupying two of
Wirecard ex-boss on trial for fraud in scandal that rocked Germany – Reuters
Wirecard ex-boss on trial for fraud in scandal that rocked Germany Reuters
Croatia’s Sosa fit for quarter-final, but Brazil’s Sandro out
Borna Sosa will face Brazil on Friday, but Alex Sandro misses out with a hip injury.Croatia defender Borna Sosa is fit to face Brazil in Friday’s World Cup quarter-final match in Qatar. The 24-year-old left back was to take part in the final training session ahead of the game at
World News
Turkey says will hold tankers for checks despite queue to pass Bosphorus – Reuters
Turkey says will hold tankers for checks despite queue to pass Bosphorus Reuters
Georgia’s future hangs on the outcome of the war in Ukraine
From: People & PowerHow the Ukrainian war is forcing the South Caucasus nation of Georgia to choose between West and East.Georgia has a long and troubled relationship with its giant neighbour Russia, which the war in Ukraine has not made any easier. With Russian troops occupying two of
Wirecard ex-boss on trial for fraud in scandal that rocked Germany – Reuters
Wirecard ex-boss on trial for fraud in scandal that rocked Germany Reuters
Croatia’s Sosa fit for quarter-final, but Brazil’s Sandro out
Borna Sosa will face Brazil on Friday, but Alex Sandro misses out with a hip injury.Croatia defender Borna Sosa is fit to face Brazil in Friday’s World Cup quarter-final match in Qatar. The 24-year-old left back was to take part in the final training session ahead of the game at
China buys Russian oil at multi-month low discounts, brushes off price cap – Reuters
China buys Russian oil at multi-month low discounts, brushes off price cap Reuters
A Very British Way of Torture
From: Featured DocumentariesThe shocking story of how Britain secretly used torture in its war against the Kenyan anti-colonialist Mau Mau movement in the 1950s.Between 1952 and 1960, Britain fought a vicious war in Kenya against the anticolonial Mau Mau movement. It was an exceptionally bloody conflict, with atrocities
Business & The Economy
New cyber strategy to consider data localisation rules: O’Neil
Home Affairs and Cybersecurity minister Clare O’Neil is considering local data storage requirements in Australia to improve the security of sensitive data, as the government begins work on a new cybersecurity strategy. Following her address to the National Press Club on Thursday, Ms O’Neil described data localisation as “really
A billion-dollar industry set to take off
The Albanese government has moved quickly to put innovation on the agenda. Research into new technologies – robotics, cyber, AI and quantum – will be a national priority. But where are the domestic industries that will leverage these innovations, and many more to boot? Aerospace and advanced air mobility
Govt cyber reset to make Australia ‘most secure’ country
Australia will be “the world’s most cyber-secure country by 2030” under an ambitious new plan outlined by Cyber minister Clare O’Neil in Canberra on Thursday. It includes an entirely new national strategy, new sovereign capabilities and a hardening government systems and critical infrastructure. The Home Affairs and Cybersecurity minister
Big Tech inquiry eyes cloud, competition and the metaverse
Australian lawmakers will consider a new regulator, rules for algorithms and a light touch approach to the metaverse while “mapping” Big Tech over the next year. The focus is squarely on the so-called ‘Big Five’ US firms and their growing market power and influence. The five companies – Google
Build-to-rent is seen as affordable, but it’s unlikely to help those most in need
Australians desperately need more affordable homes, particularly homes for rent. The prospect of home ownership is rapidly receding for many people, especially younger generations (as the chart below shows). More people than ever are being forced into a tight rental...
How this New Zealand local council office building became a “timber hero”
One of New Zealand’s leading architects Warren and Mahoney (W+M) has designed the country’s largest mass timber building, and it comes with a view to reducing embodied carbon. Simon Topliss, principal in W+M’s Australian arm and a timber expert, says the 10,000 square...
Environment
WA’s biggest solar farm tops list of best performing PV assets in November
The biggest solar farm in WA was the best performing solar project in Australia in November with a capacity factor of more than 37 per cent. The post WA’s biggest solar farm tops list of best performing PV assets in November appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Energy ministers agree to fast-track big batteries and long duration storage
State ministers support Bowen proposal for Capacity Investment Scheme and auctions and underwriting for “new renewable dispatchable” capacity. The post Energy ministers agree to fast-track big batteries and long duration storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Net-zero extinctions: New EPA to play “tough cop” on emissions – but not all of them
Labor promises “no new extinctions” with tight new environment standards and an independent federal Environment Protection Agency. But not everyone’s convinced. The post Net-zero extinctions: New EPA to play “tough cop” on emissions – but not all of them appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Adani taps little known Melbourne start-up to help deliver “world’s cheapest” green hydrogen
Melbourne-based company says it signs “significant” deal to develop electrolyser technologies with Indian energy giant’s green hydrogen subsidiary. The post Adani taps little known Melbourne start-up to help deliver “world’s cheapest” green hydrogen appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Last massive turbine goes up at Queensland wind farm – Australia’s tallest
RES marks installation of the last of Dulacca wind farm’s 43 Vestas turbines, said to be the tallest installed in Australia, to date. The post Last massive turbine goes up at Queensland wind farm – Australia’s tallest appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Construction begins on WA’s first pumped hydro renewable microgrid
Construction begins on first pumped hydro project that will help form a local microgrid and boost reliability for a township in the south of the state. The post Construction begins on WA’s first pumped hydro renewable microgrid appeared first on RenewEconomy.
