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Goats as weed killers? It’s no bleat-up, mayoral candidate insists
An Adelaide mayoral candidate looking to reduce public exposure to herbicides in parks and playgrounds says goats could be used as an alternative means to control weeds.
Panthers confirm Taylan May to miss grand final, Eels recall former Origin forward
Penrith have confirmed Taylan May will miss the grand final while Parramatta have recalled former Origin forward Nathan Brown for his first game in months.
Archbishop of Canterbury set to meet with flood victims during rare Australian visit
Along with a stop in Lismore, Justin Welby’s two-week trip will also include visits to Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and the Torres Strait Islands.
The Loop: Supposed Optus hacker apologises, NASA smashes into an asteroid, and a failed Neighbours heritage listing
Get up to speed on today’s headlines with The Loop.
‘A policy of water mining’: NT government warned by advisor against water allocation changes
According to freedom of information documents, the government changed its water allocation rules despite its senior water planner warning it could deplete aquifers and cause the Roper River to “flow in the opposite direction”.
Alan Rickman’s diaries reveal he nearly quit Harry Potter role
Alan Rickman nearly walked away from his starring role as anguished Hogwarts Professor Severus Snape in Harry Potter, excerpts from the beloved British actor’s extensive diaries have revealed. Entries from the late actor’s diaries have been published in the lead-up to the release of a book of them early next
Goats as weed killers? It’s no bleat-up, mayoral candidate insists
An Adelaide mayoral candidate looking to reduce public exposure to herbicides in parks and playgrounds says goats could be used as an alternative means to control weeds.
Panthers confirm Taylan May to miss grand final, Eels recall former Origin forward
Penrith have confirmed Taylan May will miss the grand final while Parramatta have recalled former Origin forward Nathan Brown for his first game in months.
Archbishop of Canterbury set to meet with flood victims during rare Australian visit
Along with a stop in Lismore, Justin Welby’s two-week trip will also include visits to Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and the Torres Strait Islands.
The Loop: Supposed Optus hacker apologises, NASA smashes into an asteroid, and a failed Neighbours heritage listing
Get up to speed on today’s headlines with The Loop.
‘A policy of water mining’: NT government warned by advisor against water allocation changes
According to freedom of information documents, the government changed its water allocation rules despite its senior water planner warning it could deplete aquifers and cause the Roper River to “flow in the opposite direction”.
Alan Rickman’s diaries reveal he nearly quit Harry Potter role
Alan Rickman nearly walked away from his starring role as anguished Hogwarts Professor Severus Snape in Harry Potter, excerpts from the beloved British actor’s extensive diaries have revealed. Entries from the late actor’s diaries have been published in the lead-up to the release of a book of them early next
Ballarat school students, truck driver remain in hospital six days after Bacchus Marsh bus crash
Almost a week on from a harrowing crash involving a bus full of school students, three people are still in hospital.
‘Large hail, damaging winds’: Dangerous storm threats for two states
Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued in two states, with further heavy rain putting NSW and Queensland on watch for more flooding. The weather bureau issued a warning for “large hail [and] damaging winds” in an area of NSW from Coffs Harbour north to the Queensland border on Tuesday afternoon.
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Today’s Commentary from Independent Media
Dutton’s alleged corrupt link to drug kingpin: FLASHBACK 2019
In this article from 2019, Ross Jones highlighted one of the more damning scandals tarnishing Dutton’s name. read now…
Class Action Could be Launched Against Optus Over Data Breach
Optus – the company that has built its brand on the proposition of ‘Yes’ – is now saying a resounding ‘No’ to customers who are requesting assistance to change their phone numbers and seek some form of compensation, after the massive data breach which has exposed...
Can the internet ever forget a crime?
In this week’s WebCam, Cam Wilson reflects on the moral complexities of criminal reporting and the indelible mark of online information. The post Can the internet ever forget a crime?
Russia: Putin’s call-up stirs protests, endangers patriotic consensus
When Russian president Vladimir Putin announced that 300,000 reservists would be called up to bolster the war effort, spontaneous protests and planned actions took place in more than 30 cities across the country, reports Dick Nichols.
Rescuing Elephants: An Interview With Thai Elephant Alliance Association’s Mr Kid
Gone are the days, when tourists in Thailand would flock to parks to ride elephants on a so-called safari, with a keeper, or mahout, strolling beside the large pachyderm brandishing a metal hook they used to prod the animal to keep it walking in the right direction....
Fascism rises from the dead in Italy
A pro-fascist government has returned to power in the Italian elections, for the first time since Benito Mussolini was deposed in 1943, reports Daniel Castelli.
Cubans vote in favour of new family law allowing same-sex marriage
A majority of Cubans voted in favour of a new families code that allows same-sex couples to marry and adopt children. Ian Ellis-Jones reports.
Ten’s not been paying attention to the race that’s run its course
Not only does The Amazing Race have ratings in the toilet, it also puts Have You Been Paying Attention? at a huge disadvantage. The post Ten’s not been paying attention
Ten’s not paying attention to the race that’s run its course
Not only does The Amazing Race have ratings in the toilet, it also puts Have You Been Paying Attention? at a huge disadvantage. The post Ten’s not paying attention to
MISSING KIWI WOMAN MAY BE IN BURWOOD! Family concerned for Paige Yorston-Little who HASN’T been seen for almost two months
A 30-year-old New Zealand woman living in Sydney’s west has not been seen for almost two months with police and her family holding serious concerns for her safety. Paige Yorston-Little had been residing in Mount Druitt in Sydney’s west until about early August. The 30-year-old, who hails
Clare O’Neil raises concerns about Medicare numbers stolen in Optus hack
Federal Minister for Cyber Security Clare O’Neil is “incredibly concerned” about new reports that the Medicare details of Australians are now being offered “for free and for ransom” after a data breach at Optus. She said the government had never been informed that Medicare information had been
What will its first far-right leader since WWII mean for Italy?
Giorgia Meloni will become Italy’s first female prime minister and the country’s first far-right leader since World War II, writes Sofia Ammassari, from Griffith University and Duncan McDonnell, from Griffith University in this article republished from The Conversation. “Una vittoria storica” – a historic victory. That’s
Hannah Gadsby secures multiple-title Netflix deal
Hannah Gadsby is returning to our Netflix wheelhouse after securing a multiple-title deal that will include a stand-up special and a multiple-comic show highlighting “gender-diverse comedians” from across the globe. The 44-year old Tasmanian comedian and performer rose to fame in 2018 after her Emmy-winning stand-up special
Vic gov’t prioritises rail crossing removals over accessible tram stops
The Victorian government is dragging its feet on making public transport accessible to people with disabilities. Darren Saffin reports.
‘A much more serious breach than Optus’: how hack affecting NDIS participants went under the radar
Sensitive medical information about NDIS participants and aged home care residents was hacked in May but little action was taken. The post ‘A much more serious breach than Optus’:
Capitalism, the Fourth Great Humility, will consume us all
Unless humanity starts making urgent changes, neoliberalism will have disastrous consequences on our planet. read now…
Ukraine faces hyperinflation, economic collapse
Ukraine is almost certain to slip into hyperinflation if its war with Russia continues beyond the next few months, reports Renfrey Clarke.
Wilkie Calls for an End to Tasmania’s Punishment of Child Detention Whistleblower
Federal Independent MP Andrew Wilkie appeared before the press last Wednesday, joined by Tasmanian MP Kristie Johnston and MLC Meg Webb, to call on the Tasmania government to bring a halt to the persecution of the Ashley Youth Detention Centre whistleblower known as...
Tribute turned protest: state funeral for ex-Japanese PM Shinzo Abe divides the nation
‘If Abe had not been shot during an election campaign, he would not get a state funeral.’ The post Tribute turned protest: state funeral for ex-Japanese PM Shinzo Abe divides
Tribute turned protest: state funeral for ex-Japanese PM Abe divides the nation
‘If Abe had not been shot during an election campaign, he would not get a state funeral.’ The post Tribute turned protest: state funeral for ex-Japanese PM Abe divides the
Labor’s ICAC looks like the real deal, but key definitions of corruption remain
The Albanese government looks committed to an effective body. But what defines ‘serious’ corrupt conduct remains a key issue. The post Labor’s ICAC looks like the real deal, but key
Robodebt royal commission kicks off, focus on senior decision makers
Commissioner Catherine Holmes and senior counsel assisting Justin Greggery have made opening statements on the first day of the robodebt royal commission. The post Robodebt royal commission kicks off, focus on senior decision makers appeared first on The Mandarin.
The growing tech startup that just got a female-dominated leadership team
What does a growing tech startup look like in 2022? For Sidekicker, it looks considerably less like the male-dominated leadership teams of the past. The Melbourne-based staffing platform has just had a leadership shakeup following a fresh round of investment, with a number of new hires
Thank God, Equifax is here to help Optus data victims. Wait, where have I heard that name before?
Optus is offering customers ‘most affected’ by last week’s data breach a free subscription to credit-monitoring company Equifax Protect. That name should ring a bell. The post Thank God, Equifax
Latest News
Goats as weed killers? It’s no bleat-up, mayoral candidate insists
An Adelaide mayoral candidate looking to reduce public exposure to herbicides in parks and playgrounds says goats could be used as an alternative means to control weeds.
Panthers confirm Taylan May to miss grand final, Eels recall former Origin forward
Penrith have confirmed Taylan May will miss the grand final while Parramatta have recalled former Origin forward Nathan Brown for his first game in months.
Archbishop of Canterbury set to meet with flood victims during rare Australian visit
Along with a stop in Lismore, Justin Welby’s two-week trip will also include visits to Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and the Torres Strait Islands.
The Loop: Supposed Optus hacker apologises, NASA smashes into an asteroid, and a failed Neighbours heritage listing
Get up to speed on today’s headlines with The Loop.
‘A policy of water mining’: NT government warned by advisor against water allocation changes
According to freedom of information documents, the government changed its water allocation rules despite its senior water planner warning it could deplete aquifers and cause the Roper River to “flow in the opposite direction”.
Alan Rickman’s diaries reveal he nearly quit Harry Potter role
Alan Rickman nearly walked away from his starring role as anguished Hogwarts Professor Severus Snape in Harry Potter, excerpts from the beloved British actor’s extensive diaries have revealed. Entries from the late actor’s diaries have been published in the lead-up to the release of a book of them early next
World News
In pictures: Japan holds state funeral for assassinated former PM Shinzo Abe
As Japan honours Shinzo Abe with a large and solemn ceremony attended by world leaders and thousands of mourners, protesters continue to oppose the state funeral.
‘I’ll take her to the airport’: Pauline Hanson refuses to back down over Mehreen Faruqi comment
Pauline Hanson has declared she’s not racist while doubling down on her comments telling Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi to “p— off back to Pakistan”.On 9 September, the One Nation senator used expletives on Twitter in reply to Senator Mehreen Faruqi’s recent criticism of the British monarchy, telling the Pakistan-born Australian
Chess champion Magnus Carlsen accuses Hans Niemann of cheating
The accusation comes after five-time world champion Carlsen abruptly withdrew from the Sinquefield Cup in the US after losing to Niemann.Chess superstar Magnus Carlsen has for the first time openly accused American player Hans Niemann of cheating, saying the rising star had done so more recently and more often than
Photos: Japan holds state funeral for Shinzo Abe amid protests
A rare and controversial state funeral for assassinated former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has taken place in tense Japan where the event for one of the country’s most divisive leaders has deeply split public opinion.The ceremony started at 2:00pm (05:00 GMT) on Tuesday, with Abe’s ashes carried into the Nippon
Final round of Qatar World Cup ticket sales starts today
FIFA says more than 2.4 million tickets were sold in the three rounds of sales so far this year.The final round of ticket sales for the Qatar 2022 World Cup starts on Tuesday. Thirty-two teams will take part in the tournament that kicks off on November 20, with the final
National anti-corruption commission bill heads into parliament
In pictures: Japan holds state funeral for assassinated former PM Shinzo Abe
As Japan honours Shinzo Abe with a large and solemn ceremony attended by world leaders and thousands of mourners, protesters continue to oppose the state funeral.
‘I’ll take her to the airport’: Pauline Hanson refuses to back down over Mehreen Faruqi comment
Pauline Hanson has declared she’s not racist while doubling down on her comments telling Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi to “p— off back to Pakistan”.On 9 September, the One Nation senator used expletives on Twitter in reply to Senator Mehreen Faruqi’s recent criticism of the British monarchy, telling the Pakistan-born Australian
Chess champion Magnus Carlsen accuses Hans Niemann of cheating
The accusation comes after five-time world champion Carlsen abruptly withdrew from the Sinquefield Cup in the US after losing to Niemann.Chess superstar Magnus Carlsen has for the first time openly accused American player Hans Niemann of cheating, saying the rising star had done so more recently and more often than
Photos: Japan holds state funeral for Shinzo Abe amid protests
A rare and controversial state funeral for assassinated former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has taken place in tense Japan where the event for one of the country’s most divisive leaders has deeply split public opinion.The ceremony started at 2:00pm (05:00 GMT) on Tuesday, with Abe’s ashes carried into the Nippon
Final round of Qatar World Cup ticket sales starts today
FIFA says more than 2.4 million tickets were sold in the three rounds of sales so far this year.The final round of ticket sales for the Qatar 2022 World Cup starts on Tuesday. Thirty-two teams will take part in the tournament that kicks off on November 20, with the final
In pictures: Japan holds state funeral for assassinated former PM Shinzo Abe
As Japan honours Shinzo Abe with a large and solemn ceremony attended by world leaders and thousands of mourners, protesters continue to oppose the state funeral.
‘I’ll take her to the airport’: Pauline Hanson refuses to back down over Mehreen Faruqi comment
Pauline Hanson has declared she’s not racist while doubling down on her comments telling Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi to “p— off back to Pakistan”.On 9 September, the One Nation senator used expletives on Twitter in reply to Senator Mehreen Faruqi’s recent criticism of the British monarchy, telling the Pakistan-born Australian
Chess champion Magnus Carlsen accuses Hans Niemann of cheating
The accusation comes after five-time world champion Carlsen abruptly withdrew from the Sinquefield Cup in the US after losing to Niemann.Chess superstar Magnus Carlsen has for the first time openly accused American player Hans Niemann of cheating, saying the rising star had done so more recently and more often than
Photos: Japan holds state funeral for Shinzo Abe amid protests
A rare and controversial state funeral for assassinated former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has taken place in tense Japan where the event for one of the country’s most divisive leaders has deeply split public opinion.The ceremony started at 2:00pm (05:00 GMT) on Tuesday, with Abe’s ashes carried into the Nippon
In pictures: Japan holds state funeral for assassinated former PM Shinzo Abe
As Japan honours Shinzo Abe with a large and solemn ceremony attended by world leaders and thousands of mourners, protesters continue to oppose the state funeral.
‘I’ll take her to the airport’: Pauline Hanson refuses to back down over Mehreen Faruqi comment
Pauline Hanson has declared she’s not racist while doubling down on her comments telling Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi to “p— off back to Pakistan”.On 9 September, the One Nation senator used expletives on Twitter in reply to Senator Mehreen Faruqi’s recent criticism of the British monarchy, telling the Pakistan-born Australian
Chess champion Magnus Carlsen accuses Hans Niemann of cheating
The accusation comes after five-time world champion Carlsen abruptly withdrew from the Sinquefield Cup in the US after losing to Niemann.Chess superstar Magnus Carlsen has for the first time openly accused American player Hans Niemann of cheating, saying the rising star had done so more recently and more often than
In pictures: Japan holds state funeral for assassinated former PM Shinzo Abe
As Japan honours Shinzo Abe with a large and solemn ceremony attended by world leaders and thousands of mourners, protesters continue to oppose the state funeral.
‘I’ll take her to the airport’: Pauline Hanson refuses to back down over Mehreen Faruqi comment
Pauline Hanson has declared she’s not racist while doubling down on her comments telling Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi to “p— off back to Pakistan”.On 9 September, the One Nation senator used expletives on Twitter in reply to Senator Mehreen Faruqi’s recent criticism of the British monarchy, telling the Pakistan-born Australian
Chess champion Magnus Carlsen accuses Hans Niemann of cheating
The accusation comes after five-time world champion Carlsen abruptly withdrew from the Sinquefield Cup in the US after losing to Niemann.Chess superstar Magnus Carlsen has for the first time openly accused American player Hans Niemann of cheating, saying the rising star had done so more recently and more often than
Photos: Japan holds state funeral for Shinzo Abe amid protests
A rare and controversial state funeral for assassinated former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has taken place in tense Japan where the event for one of the country’s most divisive leaders has deeply split public opinion.The ceremony started at 2:00pm (05:00 GMT) on Tuesday, with Abe’s ashes carried into the Nippon
World News
In pictures: Japan holds state funeral for assassinated former PM Shinzo Abe
As Japan honours Shinzo Abe with a large and solemn ceremony attended by world leaders and thousands of mourners, protesters continue to oppose the state funeral.
‘I’ll take her to the airport’: Pauline Hanson refuses to back down over Mehreen Faruqi comment
Pauline Hanson has declared she’s not racist while doubling down on her comments telling Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi to “p— off back to Pakistan”.On 9 September, the One Nation senator used expletives on Twitter in reply to Senator Mehreen Faruqi’s recent criticism of the British monarchy, telling the Pakistan-born Australian
Chess champion Magnus Carlsen accuses Hans Niemann of cheating
The accusation comes after five-time world champion Carlsen abruptly withdrew from the Sinquefield Cup in the US after losing to Niemann.Chess superstar Magnus Carlsen has for the first time openly accused American player Hans Niemann of cheating, saying the rising star had done so more recently and more often than
Photos: Japan holds state funeral for Shinzo Abe amid protests
A rare and controversial state funeral for assassinated former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has taken place in tense Japan where the event for one of the country’s most divisive leaders has deeply split public opinion.The ceremony started at 2:00pm (05:00 GMT) on Tuesday, with Abe’s ashes carried into the Nippon
Final round of Qatar World Cup ticket sales starts today
FIFA says more than 2.4 million tickets were sold in the three rounds of sales so far this year.The final round of ticket sales for the Qatar 2022 World Cup starts on Tuesday. Thirty-two teams will take part in the tournament that kicks off on November 20, with the final
National anti-corruption commission bill heads into parliament
Business & The Economy
Senate inquiry to probe Big Tech influence in Australia
A new Senate inquiry will examine the nature and extent of the influence of foreign-owned Big Tech companies Google, Meta, Microsoft, Apple and Amazon have on the Australian market and public debate. Senator Andrew Bragg secured the “overdue” inquiry unopposed in the Senate on Monday, successfully having the matter
NASA’s mission to smash into an asteroid. What will we learn?
On September 26 at 11.15pm UTC, NASA’s DART mission (Double Asteroid Redirection Test) will be the first to deliberately and measurably change the motion of a significant body in our Solar System. In other words, it will smash into an asteroid. The mission will provide the first test
PM lands in Japan for funeral, meetings
Trade and global security will be on the agenda for a meeting between Anthony Albanese and his Japanese counterpart ahead of the funeral of Shinzo Abe. The prime minister has arrived in Tokyo where he will meet with Fumio Kishida at the Akasaka State Palace. Mr Albanese last met with
Robodebt royal commission set to begin
Hundreds of thousands of people were caught a huge Centrelink stuff-up and now a major investigation will examine how things went so horribly wrong. A royal commission into the controversial robodebt scheme is preparing to hold its first public hearing. The commissioner and senior council assisting will make brief opening
AUKUS was a tough sell already, and now it seems local industry will miss out
When Australia signed up to the AUKUS pact, it committed to enormously expensive nuclear-powered submarines. And if rumours of the US taking over their construction are true, there will be little if any benefit to Australian workers.
Apple to manufacture iPhone 14 in India
Apple will make its latest iPhone 14 in India, as manufacturers shift production from China amid geopolitical tensions and pandemic restrictions that have disrupted supply chains for many industries. “The new iPhone 14 lineup introduces groundbreaking new technologies and important safety capabilities. We’re excited to be manufacturing iPhone 14 in
Environment
World’s first offshore green hydrogen electrolyser begins production
First offshore green hydrogen electrolyser produces its first batch of green hydrogen in France. The post World’s first offshore green hydrogen electrolyser begins production appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Australian made wind turbine anchor cage secures good design award
An Australian product delivering cheaper and lower emissions anchor cages for wind turbines wins design award. The post Australian made wind turbine anchor cage secures good design award appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Rooftop solar takes even bigger bite out of coal market as grid demand slumps to record low
Rooftop solar pushes the national grid down to a new low for operational demand, eating further into the traditional fossil fuel market. The post Rooftop solar takes even bigger bite out of coal market as grid demand slumps to record low appeared first on RenewEconomy.
TasNetworks’ $1 million covert PR campaign for Marinus Link
Tasmanian government utility hires national network of lobbyists and PR firms to “positively influence perceptions” of proposed Marinus Link with Victoria. The post TasNetworks’ $1 million covert PR campaign for Marinus Link appeared first on RenewEconomy.
New two-hour battery joins regional grid to soak up rooftop solar
Energy Queensland installs new 4MW/8MWh grid-connected battery in state’s central region, to pave the way for even more rooftop solar and a faster shift to renewables. The post New two-hour battery joins regional grid to soak up rooftop solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Tomago Aluminium smelter seeks partners in shift to 100 pct renewables
Tomago calls for expressions of interest to collaborate in the transition of its NSW aluminium smelter from coal-fired power generation to renewables. The post Tomago Aluminium smelter seeks partners in shift to 100 pct renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.
