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Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Vatican power broker for decades, dies at 94
Cardinal Angelo Sodano, a controversial Vatican power broker for more than a quarter of a century who was accused of covering up one of the Catholic Church’s most notorious sex abusers, dies at the age of 94.
Bueta stars in Firebirds' upset of Fever after Magpies down Swifts
Gretel Bueta inspires the Queensland Firebirds to one of their greatest wins in a 72-68 upset of West Coast Fever, while the Collingwood Magpies defeat the NSW Swifts 66-58 to stay in the finals race.
Huffing and puffing by the numbers: Why gyms are so infectious
In the confusion of the pandemic’s first year – as people wondered where was safe and where was not – gyms were quickly identified as the ideal super-spreader venue. Even when gym owners were scrupulous about following public health advice on how to keep their patrons safe, people still got
The Stats Guy: Now that the dust has settled on the election, what’s next for the parties?
What happened in the election? A landslide victory for Labor? A strong mandate from the Australian people for Labor policies? Hardly so. As much as the 2019 election wasn’t won by the Liberals but lost by Labor, the 2022 election was lost by the Liberals rather than won by Labor.
June movie guide: Dinosaurs, Minions, Buzz Lightyear … and it’s now or never – Elvis!
The movie gods have spoken – and here’s the movie guide, right on time for the mid-year school holiday break. Depending on which state you’re in, book the tickets and plan the cinema experience for the last week of June. Let’s kick off proceedings with Jurassic World: Dominion, the enduring
‘An outlet to express ourselves’: How skaters are shredding those ugly stereotypes‘
Inner West Council in Sydney voted to build a skate park in Leichhardt Park this month – much to the dismay of local residents. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, they feared the park would attract mess, anti-social behaviour and “juveniles swearing and carrying on”, as one resident put it.
Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Vatican power broker for decades, dies at 94
Cardinal Angelo Sodano, a controversial Vatican power broker for more than a quarter of a century who was accused of covering up one of the Catholic Church’s most notorious sex abusers, dies at the age of 94.
Bueta stars in Firebirds' upset of Fever after Magpies down Swifts
Gretel Bueta inspires the Queensland Firebirds to one of their greatest wins in a 72-68 upset of West Coast Fever, while the Collingwood Magpies defeat the NSW Swifts 66-58 to stay in the finals race.
Huffing and puffing by the numbers: Why gyms are so infectious
In the confusion of the pandemic’s first year – as people wondered where was safe and where was not – gyms were quickly identified as the ideal super-spreader venue. Even when gym owners were scrupulous about following public health advice on how to keep their patrons safe, people still got
The Stats Guy: Now that the dust has settled on the election, what’s next for the parties?
What happened in the election? A landslide victory for Labor? A strong mandate from the Australian people for Labor policies? Hardly so. As much as the 2019 election wasn’t won by the Liberals but lost by Labor, the 2022 election was lost by the Liberals rather than won by Labor.
June movie guide: Dinosaurs, Minions, Buzz Lightyear … and it’s now or never – Elvis!
The movie gods have spoken – and here’s the movie guide, right on time for the mid-year school holiday break. Depending on which state you’re in, book the tickets and plan the cinema experience for the last week of June. Let’s kick off proceedings with Jurassic World: Dominion, the enduring
‘An outlet to express ourselves’: How skaters are shredding those ugly stereotypes‘
Inner West Council in Sydney voted to build a skate park in Leichhardt Park this month – much to the dismay of local residents. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, they feared the park would attract mess, anti-social behaviour and “juveniles swearing and carrying on”, as one resident put it.
Kirstie Clements: Want to be a granfluencer on your next cruise? Try these ten chic tips
On a cruise ship off the coast of Greenland, a group of passengers are trying on immersion suits, high-tech polar gear designed to keep us alive for 24 hours if we fall off our kayaks, assuming we don’t get eaten by a polar bear beforehand. “I can’t wait to get
A-League Men grand final live: Western United go ahead in second minute after City own goal
Melbourne City will defend their A-League Men crown against Western United in a grand final sure to entertain. Follow live.
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Free Azovstal fighters, West tells Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin has exchanged demands with his counterparts from France and Germany in an 80 minute phone call. The post Free Azovstal fighters, West tells Putin appeared first
Dictator Dutton’s Disdain for Democracy: Part 1, Building the Surveillance State
Peter Dutton confirmed his candidacy for the leadership of the Liberal Party this week, and the public relations campaign to ‘soften his image’ has gone into overdrive. The ‘hardman of politics’ says he is keen to show the public “the rest of my character, the side my...
Dutton Blasts Albanese: ‘How Dare You Do What You Said You Would Do!’
SATIRE Incoming Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has blasted Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for doing what he said he would do, as well as going back on an LNP policy. ‘How dare you do what you said you would do? That’s not what a government does’ he said. ‘That’s not what
CLIMATE CHANGE IS HAPPENING – NOW!
Beware complacency!! Yes – Morrison has gone, and, even though memories may linger like a bad dream, he is no Trump! BUT – how positive is the ALP about climate change action? If we were on the verge of an obviously necessary war, we would be ready to do all
Littleproud to run for Nationals top job
The Nationals’ high-profile deputy leader David Littleproud will nominate for the leadership position of his boss, Barnaby Joyce. The post Littleproud to run for Nationals top job appeared first on
Australian man confirmed killed in Ukraine
Anthony Albanese has described the death of an Australian man in Ukraine as a “tragedy”, saying he had been driving trucks to transport civilians and wounded. The post Australian man
Greens declare victory in Brisbane
The Greens have claimed their fourth federal lower house seat, taking Brisbane in Queensland from the Liberals after a tense week of vote counting. The post Greens declare victory in
'No more thoughts and prayers': Students protest gun violence
After a series of tragic mass shootings in the U.S., students are standing up to protest gun violence and political inaction by the U.S. Congress and Senate. read now…
Fiji PM takes veiled swipe at Morrison
The prime minister of Fiji praised Australia’s new foreign minister following her first visit and appeared to take a swipe at comments made by Scott Morrison. The post Fiji PM
Need for alternate foreign policy as U.S-Australia alliance questioned
There is popular support for Australia forging an independent foreign policy, writes Bevan Ramsden. read now…
TRUE CRIME VILLAINS VANQUISHED! The complete list of LOSERS from the 2022 Federal Election
ANALYSIS: The federal election just gone by was almost like a vanquishing of a number of assorted True Crime News Weekly ‘villains’ from across the ages. Pierce Field shares the parts we played in bringing down some of the worst people to ever grace the Parliament, seat-by-seat.
Battlers in limbo despite home loan help
The federal government’s equity contribution homebuyer scheme is worthy, but ownership may still be out of reach with a minimum deposit, a leading broker says. The post Battlers in limbo
Climate policy shift gives hope to bleached and battered Reef
As the new Parliament promises greater climate action, another mass bleaching event has impacted the Great Barrier Reef, raising urgent questions about its survival over the long term. read now…
Where to now for a defeated and chaotic rabble
With the election now over, all that remains is the tidying up of the final count to see if Labor will win in its own right or require the assistance of a few crossbench members. As the winners, Anthony Albanese and the Labor government are already spruiking change and a
Ukraine ‘to retreat’ from Luhansk pocket
Russian forces in eastern Ukraine have captured the centre of the railway hub town of Lyman and encircled most of Sievierodonetsk. The post Ukraine ‘to retreat’ from Luhansk pocket appeared
Environment: Steel and cement emissions. Effects of climate change on mammals.
Ways to reduce steel and cement emissions now. Climate change predicted to increase the spread of viruses from other mammals to humans and affect the ability of marine mammals to communicate. Reducing the emissions of steel and cement It’s well known that the production of steel and cement are energy-intensive,
Weekly roundup Saturday 28 May
Weekly roundup of links to articles, reports, podcasts and other media on current political and economic issues in public policy. A note to readers and contributors about the roundup A shift in emphasis following the election. The election The rise of independents is the latest instalment in a 75-year trend:
In Asia Media this week: China’s official media calls for Australia and China to re-balance, Japan’s papers stress peace
In Asia Media this week: China mulls its Australian links; Beijing explains its Pacific Islands courtship; ASEAN people look to China; Bangkok finally holds an election for governor; Biden’s new group only at talks stage; Japanese paper stresses peace; rainbow flag stirs up a reaction. China’s official media is usually
The window for Albanese to assert Australia’s sovereignty is closing
It’s far too early for a running commentary on the Albanese government. The new Prime Minister handled himself as well as could be expected in Tokyo and dispatching the Foreign Minister to the Pacific while her Chinese counterpart is in the region is a good move. Hopefully, the new Cabinet
Albanese hastens ‘in an orderly way’
After nine years in the wilderness, the new Labor Party government will have a massive to-do list, notwithstanding the relatively modest policy proposals it took to this election – its so-called small target strategy. For just a moment, when Anthony Albanese announced that he and four colleagues would be sworn
Fears pandemic education fallout not over
One in two Australian parents and carers felt the COVID-19 pandemic was still making learning difficult for their children. The post Fears pandemic education fallout not over appeared first on
Labor falls behind in Brisbane seat
Labor is losing its hold on the seat of Brisbane, with the Albanese government hopeful of winning other electorates to expand on an expected majority. The post Labor falls behind
Biloela family finally begin trek home
Nadesalingam and Priya Murugappan and their Australian-born daughters, Kopika and Tharunicaa will be leaving Western Australia for Biloela in early June. The post Biloela family finally begin trek home appeared
Iran seizes Greek tankers amid tensions
Iranian forces have seized two Greek tankers after officials warned of action against Greece over the confiscation of Iranian oil by the US from a tanker. The post Iran seizes
Latest News
Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Vatican power broker for decades, dies at 94
Cardinal Angelo Sodano, a controversial Vatican power broker for more than a quarter of a century who was accused of covering up one of the Catholic Church’s most notorious sex abusers, dies at the age of 94.
Bueta stars in Firebirds' upset of Fever after Magpies down Swifts
Gretel Bueta inspires the Queensland Firebirds to one of their greatest wins in a 72-68 upset of West Coast Fever, while the Collingwood Magpies defeat the NSW Swifts 66-58 to stay in the finals race.
Huffing and puffing by the numbers: Why gyms are so infectious
In the confusion of the pandemic’s first year – as people wondered where was safe and where was not – gyms were quickly identified as the ideal super-spreader venue. Even when gym owners were scrupulous about following public health advice on how to keep their patrons safe, people still got
The Stats Guy: Now that the dust has settled on the election, what’s next for the parties?
What happened in the election? A landslide victory for Labor? A strong mandate from the Australian people for Labor policies? Hardly so. As much as the 2019 election wasn’t won by the Liberals but lost by Labor, the 2022 election was lost by the Liberals rather than won by Labor.
June movie guide: Dinosaurs, Minions, Buzz Lightyear … and it’s now or never – Elvis!
The movie gods have spoken – and here’s the movie guide, right on time for the mid-year school holiday break. Depending on which state you’re in, book the tickets and plan the cinema experience for the last week of June. Let’s kick off proceedings with Jurassic World: Dominion, the enduring
‘An outlet to express ourselves’: How skaters are shredding those ugly stereotypes‘
Inner West Council in Sydney voted to build a skate park in Leichhardt Park this month – much to the dismay of local residents. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, they feared the park would attract mess, anti-social behaviour and “juveniles swearing and carrying on”, as one resident put it.
World News
Dozens killed in stampede at a church in Nigeria
The stamped happened as hundreds of people gathered at the church in the Rivers state for food, a police spokesperson said.At least 31 people have been killed and seven others injured during a stampede at a church event in southern Nigeria’s Port Harcourt city, according to police. Hundreds of people
Refugees in Kenya’s Kakuma and Dadaab camps are still in limbo
In March 2021, Kenya ordered the swift closure of Kakuma and Dadaab – two sprawling refugee camps that host more than 400,000 people, mostly from neighbouring Somalia, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo – and gave the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) just two weeks to come
Lithuanians club together to buy drone for Ukraine – Reuters
Lithuanians club together to buy drone for Ukraine Reuters
Ukraine's former President blocked from leaving the country – Reuters.com
Ukraine’s former President blocked from leaving the country Reuters.com
Putin says he's willing to discuss resuming Ukrainian grain shipments – Reuters.com
Putin says he’s willing to discuss resuming Ukrainian grain shipments Reuters.com
Congo suspends flights from Rwanda over Kigali's alleged support for rebels – Reuters.com
Congo suspends flights from Rwanda over Kigali’s alleged support for rebels Reuters.com
Dozens killed in stampede at a church in Nigeria
The stamped happened as hundreds of people gathered at the church in the Rivers state for food, a police spokesperson said.At least 31 people have been killed and seven others injured during a stampede at a church event in southern Nigeria’s Port Harcourt city, according to police. Hundreds of people
Refugees in Kenya’s Kakuma and Dadaab camps are still in limbo
In March 2021, Kenya ordered the swift closure of Kakuma and Dadaab – two sprawling refugee camps that host more than 400,000 people, mostly from neighbouring Somalia, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo – and gave the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) just two weeks to come
Lithuanians club together to buy drone for Ukraine – Reuters
Lithuanians club together to buy drone for Ukraine Reuters
Ukraine's former President blocked from leaving the country – Reuters.com
Ukraine’s former President blocked from leaving the country Reuters.com
Putin says he's willing to discuss resuming Ukrainian grain shipments – Reuters.com
Putin says he’s willing to discuss resuming Ukrainian grain shipments Reuters.com
Dozens killed in stampede at a church in Nigeria
The stamped happened as hundreds of people gathered at the church in the Rivers state for food, a police spokesperson said.At least 31 people have been killed and seven others injured during a stampede at a church event in southern Nigeria’s Port Harcourt city, according to police. Hundreds of people
Refugees in Kenya’s Kakuma and Dadaab camps are still in limbo
In March 2021, Kenya ordered the swift closure of Kakuma and Dadaab – two sprawling refugee camps that host more than 400,000 people, mostly from neighbouring Somalia, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo – and gave the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) just two weeks to come
Lithuanians club together to buy drone for Ukraine – Reuters
Lithuanians club together to buy drone for Ukraine Reuters
Ukraine's former President blocked from leaving the country – Reuters.com
Ukraine’s former President blocked from leaving the country Reuters.com
Dozens killed in stampede at a church in Nigeria
The stamped happened as hundreds of people gathered at the church in the Rivers state for food, a police spokesperson said.At least 31 people have been killed and seven others injured during a stampede at a church event in southern Nigeria’s Port Harcourt city, according to police. Hundreds of people
Refugees in Kenya’s Kakuma and Dadaab camps are still in limbo
In March 2021, Kenya ordered the swift closure of Kakuma and Dadaab – two sprawling refugee camps that host more than 400,000 people, mostly from neighbouring Somalia, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo – and gave the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) just two weeks to come
Lithuanians club together to buy drone for Ukraine – Reuters
Lithuanians club together to buy drone for Ukraine Reuters
Dozens killed in stampede at a church in Nigeria
The stamped happened as hundreds of people gathered at the church in the Rivers state for food, a police spokesperson said.At least 31 people have been killed and seven others injured during a stampede at a church event in southern Nigeria’s Port Harcourt city, according to police. Hundreds of people
Refugees in Kenya’s Kakuma and Dadaab camps are still in limbo
In March 2021, Kenya ordered the swift closure of Kakuma and Dadaab – two sprawling refugee camps that host more than 400,000 people, mostly from neighbouring Somalia, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo – and gave the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) just two weeks to come
Lithuanians club together to buy drone for Ukraine – Reuters
Lithuanians club together to buy drone for Ukraine Reuters
Ukraine's former President blocked from leaving the country – Reuters.com
Ukraine’s former President blocked from leaving the country Reuters.com
World News
Dozens killed in stampede at a church in Nigeria
The stamped happened as hundreds of people gathered at the church in the Rivers state for food, a police spokesperson said.At least 31 people have been killed and seven others injured during a stampede at a church event in southern Nigeria’s Port Harcourt city, according to police. Hundreds of people
Refugees in Kenya’s Kakuma and Dadaab camps are still in limbo
In March 2021, Kenya ordered the swift closure of Kakuma and Dadaab – two sprawling refugee camps that host more than 400,000 people, mostly from neighbouring Somalia, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo – and gave the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) just two weeks to come
Lithuanians club together to buy drone for Ukraine – Reuters
Lithuanians club together to buy drone for Ukraine Reuters
Ukraine's former President blocked from leaving the country – Reuters.com
Ukraine’s former President blocked from leaving the country Reuters.com
Putin says he's willing to discuss resuming Ukrainian grain shipments – Reuters.com
Putin says he’s willing to discuss resuming Ukrainian grain shipments Reuters.com
Congo suspends flights from Rwanda over Kigali's alleged support for rebels – Reuters.com
Congo suspends flights from Rwanda over Kigali’s alleged support for rebels Reuters.com
Business & The Economy
A celebration of changemakers: TechDiversity Awards 2022
In a celebration of diversity, equity, and inclusion across the tech sector, #TechDiversity held their annual awards night on Thursday to recognise and pay tribute to the champions of the sector. This year’s edition of the TechDiversity Awards was held at the Sofitel in Melbourne and welcomed more than
WA startups press ideas for innovation strategy update
The Western Australian startup ecosystem is fired-up and ready to help drive the next stage of development following a state government-led innovation roundtable focused on next steps for the state. StartupWA chair Jason Balchand says some of the initiatives discussed include making government procurement more accessible to startups, as well
Private investors to push govt on collective vehicles, skills
Australia’s private investment community will urge the new Labor government to introduce the limited collective investment vehicles that have stalled in Canberra for five years. Skilled migration and rolling out Labor’s $1 billion technology fund are also priorities for investors. The Australian Investment Council (AIC) told InnovationAus.com it looked
Address the mess Albo – fossil super profits and soaring energy bills – now may be your only time
The new Labor government of Anthony Albanese has a unique political opportunity, perhaps a one-off, to reform. The Tory government has slapped a super profits tax on multinational gas giants. Can Labor rep for the people of Australia over its fossil fuel donors? Michael West reports.
Another one for the shame file of scare campaigns
Scott Morrison is rightly being flayed for the last ignomious act of his campaign. Alas such shenanigans have happened before and will happen again. Australian campaigns are littered with last-minute scare campaigns that went wrong.
This off-grid tiny cabin business has tapped strong demand with a model that gives back to regional communities
With the world opening up again, travellers look like they’ve developed a keen appetite to infuse sustainability, wilderness and wellness into their weekend getaway plans. In fact, the market seems so hot that some of the players are keeping some details close to...
Environment
Cannon-Brookes wants two seats on AGL board to help shape green future
Cannon-Brookes’ Grok Ventures asks for two seats on AGL board to help Australia’s biggest polluter plan for greener future. The post Cannon-Brookes wants two seats on AGL board to help shape green future appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Energy Insiders Podcast: No more coal and gas mines, says Bandt
Greens leader Adam Bandt on coal and gas, Snowy 3.0, Labor’s climate plan, transmission and high prices. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: No more coal and gas mines, says Bandt appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Community batteries offer great promise, but will need the right market settings
How do we ensure community batteries are installed where they will have the greatest economic, social and environmental benefits? The post Community batteries offer great promise, but will need the right market settings appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Stranded fossil fuel assets could cost investors and retirement funds $2 trillion
Financial losses from stranded fossil fuel assets could total $2 trillion, including a big hit to Australia’s retirement savings. Food for thought for AGL investors. The post Stranded fossil fuel assets could cost investors and retirement funds $2 trillion appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Not the right time for Labor to be hairy chested on climate and energy, says Bandt
Greens leader urges Labor government to abandon “hairy chested” approach to climate and energy, even if it does secure a majority in the House of Reps. The post Not the right time for Labor to be hairy chested on climate and energy, says Bandt appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Is a 1970s-style energy shock on the cards for Australia?
Australia may be in the early stages of an energy price shock comparable to the 1973 oil price crisis. What’s the problem, and what can consumers and regulators do? The post Is a 1970s-style energy shock on the cards for Australia? appeared first on RenewEconomy.
