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Lacazette and Aubameyang give Arsenal the edge over sturdy Burnley
Boomers rebound against Canada in Perth
The Boomers received a much-needed confidence boost ahead of the basketball World Cup after recording a 81-73 victory over Canada at Perth’s RAC Arena on Saturday night. Australia was under pressure after suffering an unexpected 20-point thrashing at the hands...
read more Hands off our treasured railway, say locals in Sóller, Mallorca
The Observer Spain Anonymous investors have launched a hostile €25m bid for Sóller’s locally owned heritage train link to Palma
read more Alan Jones told he will be sacked if he makes more offensive comments on radio
Macquarie Media warns star broadcaster after he said New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern should have a ‘sock shoved down throat’
read more Portland prepares for far-right rally expected to lead to violence
Lacazette and Aubameyang give Arsenal the edge over sturdy Burnley
Boomers rebound against Canada in Perth
The Boomers received a much-needed confidence boost ahead of the basketball World Cup after recording a 81-73 victory over Canada at Perth’s RAC Arena on Saturday night. Australia was under pressure after suffering an unexpected 20-point thrashing at the hands...
read more Hands off our treasured railway, say locals in Sóller, Mallorca
The Observer Spain Anonymous investors have launched a hostile €25m bid for Sóller’s locally owned heritage train link to Palma
read more Alan Jones told he will be sacked if he makes more offensive comments on radio
Macquarie Media warns star broadcaster after he said New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern should have a ‘sock shoved down throat’
read more Portland prepares for far-right rally expected to lead to violence
'Plastic recycling is a myth': what really happens to your rubbish?
‘Plastic recycling is a myth’: what really happens to your rubbish? ‘Everything you own will one day become property of the £250bn global waste industry.’ Composite: Guardian Design Team
You sort your recycling,
read more Hong Kong: three rallies mark 11th weekend of protests
Updated every two hours - showing: 442 stories from 48 sources!
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Has ACCC let Facebook and Google off the hook?
Australia’s consumer watchdog, the ACCC, has released its long-awaited final report on the market power of Facebook and Google. Long on rhetoric (all 623 pages of it) and short on recommendations, it’s unlikely to dent the massive market power of these search and social media behemoths. Kim Wingerei reports.
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Allies behaving badly
The United States likes to see itself as a benign force nurturing national aspirations and encouraging cooperation across what it calls a “free and open Indo-Pacific.” Yet it has failed so far to sooth the latest spat between two of its most important allies in Asia, Japan and South Korea.
read moreToday’s Commentary from Independent Media
If Raheem Kassam should be banned from Australia, what about that thug George O’Dowd?
According to grandstanding Senator Kristina Keneally, commentator Raheem Kassam should have been banned from entry to Australia. Kassam, who offhandedly remarked about a politician’s reproductive abilities, deleted the post, offered a full apology and appeared contrite. Sadly, neither Keneally nor Labor party leader Anthony Albanese felt it necessary to acknowledge
read more Women
Can a man write about a situation that concerns women in our society? I guess we are about to find out. The photo used to illustrate this article was chosen because it well represents, in my eyes, the amount of grit that is thrown the way of women … so
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BOOK REVIEW: The Good, the Bad and the Unlikely
A conga line of bludgers: Prince Charles (part 7)
By Dr George Venturini
On 6 February 2015 Prince Charles started an official tour of Gulf countries including Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, in addition to Jordan. On 12 February the Prince visited Qatar and the U.A.E., where he meets the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy
read more God, Guns and Video Games
The din struck by videos of the gaming variety; its forced causal link (always alleged, never proved) to altering conduct, continues its relentless march across the discussion forums in the United States and beyond. The almost casual butcheries – actual, not as opposed to digital – have gone on unabated,
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St Paul — and Israel Folau — in Context
The rugby player Israel Folau most likely compiled his list of sinners for whom Hell awaits from St Paul’s first epistle to the Corinthians, 6:9 (below from King James Bible), although similar warnings are to be found in Romans 1:18-32 and Galatians 5:19-21:
Know ye not that the unrighteous shall
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Abbott at CPAC: The Delusion Continues
Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott spoke at CPAC Australia recently, and his remarks deserve some deconstruction. His level of self-awareness is as high as ever, and he continues to live in a parallel universe from the rest of reality.
First, Some Framing: The Media
The opening lines of the sourced piece
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Seven reasons why small modular nuclear reactors are a bad idea for Australia
They don’t want freedom – they want dominion
According to the Universal Declaration of Rights:
“The freedom to observe and practise religious faith protects the inherent dignity of individuals, acknowledging the autonomy of individuals to make decisions about the way they live their lives.”
Yet many religious people want to deny that individual autonomy to others. They don’t just
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Wren’s Week: Religious protection and ScoMo goes troppo
SATURDAY’s GOOD READING AND LISTENING FOR THE WEEKEND
A regular collection of links to writings and broadcasts in other media
ABC’s Saturday Extra with Geraldine Doogue (from 0730 to 0900 or on their website in case you miss it).
Reports this week indicate the tug of war between Venezuela’s president Nicolas Maduro and would-be leader, Juan Guaido has
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The Campaign to Destroy Equal Voice
Even during Question Period, it’s unusual for every seat in the Canadian House of Commons to be occupied. But, over four days in April, a not-for-profit organization called Equal Voice Canada held its second annual conference there and filled the chamber with politically active young women from every region of
read moreLatest News
Lacazette and Aubameyang give Arsenal the edge over sturdy Burnley
Boomers rebound against Canada in Perth
The Boomers received a much-needed confidence boost ahead of the basketball World Cup after recording a 81-73 victory over Canada at Perth’s RAC Arena on Saturday night. Australia was under pressure after suffering an unexpected 20-point thrashing at the hands...
read more Hands off our treasured railway, say locals in Sóller, Mallorca
The Observer Spain Anonymous investors have launched a hostile €25m bid for Sóller’s locally owned heritage train link to Palma
read more Alan Jones told he will be sacked if he makes more offensive comments on radio
Macquarie Media warns star broadcaster after he said New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern should have a ‘sock shoved down throat’
read more Portland prepares for far-right rally expected to lead to violence
'Plastic recycling is a myth': what really happens to your rubbish?
‘Plastic recycling is a myth’: what really happens to your rubbish? ‘Everything you own will one day become property of the £250bn global waste industry.’ Composite: Guardian Design Team
You sort your recycling,
read moreWorld News
Sudan protest leaders, military sign transitional government deal
Men behind a large Ethiopian flag wave flags of Sudan as they celebrate the transition to civilian rule [Ahmed Mustafa/AFP]
Sudan‘s main opposition coalition and the ruling military council have formally signed a final power-sharing deal, paving the way for a transition to a civilian-led government.
The landmark
read more Russian opposition activists picket for free elections
Russian opposition activists staged a string of pickets in central Moscow on Saturday to call for free elections and for charges against protesters detained at recent rallies to be dropped.
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Separatists withdraw from key posts in Yemen's Aden
Members of UAE-backed southern Yemeni separatist forces stand by a tank during clashes with government forces in Aden [File: Fawaz Salman/Reuters]
Southern separatists have vacated key public buildings in Yemen’s port city of Aden that they had recently captured from forces loyal to President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi, exposing divisions
read more Refinitiv data shows detained Grace 1 still at anchor
Refinitiv tracking data briefly showed the Iranian tanker at the center of a diplomatic dispute between Tehran and the West had changed its position status off Gibraltar on Saturday.
read more Mexico Cuisine: Edible insects growing in popularity
Insect cuisine is growing in popularity. Ancient traditions are mixed with modern flavours to make the environmentally-friendly menus more appetising to new consumers.
The end results are dishes like ant larvae grilled in garlic and cilantro sauce or fried stink bugs served with a side of guacamole.
Around the world,
read more India eases some curbs in Kashmir, including fixed line phone use
Indian authorities eased restrictions on movement and restored landline telephone links in some parts of Kashmir on Saturday, the biggest relaxation in a crippling lockdown since New Delhi announced it was removing the region’s special status on Aug. 5.
read more Sudan protest leaders, military sign transitional government deal
Men behind a large Ethiopian flag wave flags of Sudan as they celebrate the transition to civilian rule [Ahmed Mustafa/AFP]
Sudan‘s main opposition coalition and the ruling military council have formally signed a final power-sharing deal, paving the way for a transition to a civilian-led government.
The landmark
read more Russian opposition activists picket for free elections
Russian opposition activists staged a string of pickets in central Moscow on Saturday to call for free elections and for charges against protesters detained at recent rallies to be dropped.
read more Separatists withdraw from key posts in Yemen's Aden
Members of UAE-backed southern Yemeni separatist forces stand by a tank during clashes with government forces in Aden [File: Fawaz Salman/Reuters]
Southern separatists have vacated key public buildings in Yemen’s port city of Aden that they had recently captured from forces loyal to President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi, exposing divisions
read more Refinitiv data shows detained Grace 1 still at anchor
Refinitiv tracking data briefly showed the Iranian tanker at the center of a diplomatic dispute between Tehran and the West had changed its position status off Gibraltar on Saturday.
read more Mexico Cuisine: Edible insects growing in popularity
Insect cuisine is growing in popularity. Ancient traditions are mixed with modern flavours to make the environmentally-friendly menus more appetising to new consumers.
The end results are dishes like ant larvae grilled in garlic and cilantro sauce or fried stink bugs served with a side of guacamole.
Around the world,
read more Sudan protest leaders, military sign transitional government deal
Men behind a large Ethiopian flag wave flags of Sudan as they celebrate the transition to civilian rule [Ahmed Mustafa/AFP]
Sudan‘s main opposition coalition and the ruling military council have formally signed a final power-sharing deal, paving the way for a transition to a civilian-led government.
The landmark
read more Russian opposition activists picket for free elections
Russian opposition activists staged a string of pickets in central Moscow on Saturday to call for free elections and for charges against protesters detained at recent rallies to be dropped.
read more Separatists withdraw from key posts in Yemen's Aden
Members of UAE-backed southern Yemeni separatist forces stand by a tank during clashes with government forces in Aden [File: Fawaz Salman/Reuters]
Southern separatists have vacated key public buildings in Yemen’s port city of Aden that they had recently captured from forces loyal to President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi, exposing divisions
read more Refinitiv data shows detained Grace 1 still at anchor
Refinitiv tracking data briefly showed the Iranian tanker at the center of a diplomatic dispute between Tehran and the West had changed its position status off Gibraltar on Saturday.
read more Sudan protest leaders, military sign transitional government deal
Men behind a large Ethiopian flag wave flags of Sudan as they celebrate the transition to civilian rule [Ahmed Mustafa/AFP]
Sudan‘s main opposition coalition and the ruling military council have formally signed a final power-sharing deal, paving the way for a transition to a civilian-led government.
The landmark
read more Russian opposition activists picket for free elections
Russian opposition activists staged a string of pickets in central Moscow on Saturday to call for free elections and for charges against protesters detained at recent rallies to be dropped.
read more Separatists withdraw from key posts in Yemen's Aden
Members of UAE-backed southern Yemeni separatist forces stand by a tank during clashes with government forces in Aden [File: Fawaz Salman/Reuters]
Southern separatists have vacated key public buildings in Yemen’s port city of Aden that they had recently captured from forces loyal to President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi, exposing divisions
read more Sudan protest leaders, military sign transitional government deal
Men behind a large Ethiopian flag wave flags of Sudan as they celebrate the transition to civilian rule [Ahmed Mustafa/AFP]
Sudan‘s main opposition coalition and the ruling military council have formally signed a final power-sharing deal, paving the way for a transition to a civilian-led government.
The landmark
read more Russian opposition activists picket for free elections
Russian opposition activists staged a string of pickets in central Moscow on Saturday to call for free elections and for charges against protesters detained at recent rallies to be dropped.
read more Separatists withdraw from key posts in Yemen's Aden
Members of UAE-backed southern Yemeni separatist forces stand by a tank during clashes with government forces in Aden [File: Fawaz Salman/Reuters]
Southern separatists have vacated key public buildings in Yemen’s port city of Aden that they had recently captured from forces loyal to President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi, exposing divisions
read more Refinitiv data shows detained Grace 1 still at anchor
Refinitiv tracking data briefly showed the Iranian tanker at the center of a diplomatic dispute between Tehran and the West had changed its position status off Gibraltar on Saturday.
read moreWorld News
Sudan protest leaders, military sign transitional government deal
Men behind a large Ethiopian flag wave flags of Sudan as they celebrate the transition to civilian rule [Ahmed Mustafa/AFP]
Sudan‘s main opposition coalition and the ruling military council have formally signed a final power-sharing deal, paving the way for a transition to a civilian-led government.
The landmark
read more Russian opposition activists picket for free elections
Russian opposition activists staged a string of pickets in central Moscow on Saturday to call for free elections and for charges against protesters detained at recent rallies to be dropped.
read more Separatists withdraw from key posts in Yemen's Aden
Members of UAE-backed southern Yemeni separatist forces stand by a tank during clashes with government forces in Aden [File: Fawaz Salman/Reuters]
Southern separatists have vacated key public buildings in Yemen’s port city of Aden that they had recently captured from forces loyal to President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi, exposing divisions
read more Refinitiv data shows detained Grace 1 still at anchor
Refinitiv tracking data briefly showed the Iranian tanker at the center of a diplomatic dispute between Tehran and the West had changed its position status off Gibraltar on Saturday.
read more Mexico Cuisine: Edible insects growing in popularity
Insect cuisine is growing in popularity. Ancient traditions are mixed with modern flavours to make the environmentally-friendly menus more appetising to new consumers.
The end results are dishes like ant larvae grilled in garlic and cilantro sauce or fried stink bugs served with a side of guacamole.
Around the world,
read more India eases some curbs in Kashmir, including fixed line phone use
Indian authorities eased restrictions on movement and restored landline telephone links in some parts of Kashmir on Saturday, the biggest relaxation in a crippling lockdown since New Delhi announced it was removing the region’s special status on Aug. 5.
read moreBusiness & The Economy
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City of Sydney: Sustainability Engagement Coordinator
Division: CITY LIFE Unit: SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMS Section: SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMS Salary: AUD $53,790 per annum plus Superannuation Employment status: Term Contract – until June 2022 Employment arrangement: Part Time – 18.12...
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Media dead silent as Wikileaks insider explodes the myths around Julian Assange
It is the cowardly and conniving journalists from The Guardian and New York Times who should be in jail, not Julian Assange, said Mark Davis last week. Davis has turned the Julian Assange narrative on its head.
read more Australian property in context
For the average Australian, the local property market has been riding a bit of a rollercoaster. For the wealthiest investors of the world, Australia is hot property. That’s according to Knight Frank, which produces the Prime Global Cities Index every quarter. Five cities downunder ranked in the top 32 for
read more The border nobody wants
This week on The Money Cafe, Alan Kohler and James Kirby discuss the following: The Irish Brexit: The border nobody wants Hong Kong protesters and the stock market: Is this the end of Hong Kong capitalism? Is Magellan putting an end to LICs? Why AMP is still sticking with aligned financial
read more Ask Alan: 15 August 2019
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read moreEnvironment
Australia forces Pacific Islands leaders to agree on climate plan with loopholes
Pacific Islands leaders have failed to agree on tough new climate change commitments at an annual summit just ended in the island state of Tuvalu, agreeing instead to endorse a plan that allows them, primarily Australia, to opt out of specific measures they oppose.
Some leaders at the Pacific
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First Tesla Model 3 EVs arrive in Australia for delivery to customers
The first Model 3s destined for customers in Australia have reportedly arrived aboard the Cap Capricorn container ship which was tugged into dock around 1pm today at Port Botany in Sydney.
There has been much chatter on social media and Tesla owner forums about the
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Victoria solar “mess” continues, as Coalition push for inquiry falls flat
Victoria’s state Labor government has narrowly avoided a parliamentary inquiry into its controversial rooftop solar rebate, after the state opposition’s bid to establish one was voted down on Wednesday.
Liberal MP Gordon Rich-Phillips moved for the Environment and Planning Committee to investigate
read more ‘Solid’ milestone achieved at Granville Harbour Wind Farm with first wind turbine foundation complete
PRESS RELEASE
First foundation concrete pour for Granville Harbour Wind Farm
Construction crews onsite at Granville Harbour Wind Farm have successfully completed the first concrete pour for one of the site’s 31 wind turbine foundations.
Each excavated foundation – big enough to hold an entire
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AEMO models “step change” shift to renewables for 20-year planning blueprint
The Australian Energy Market Operator has confirmed that it will model a “Step Change” shift to renewables that will include rapid adjustments in technology costs and a “well below 2°C” Paris climate scenario as part of its 20-year planning blueprint known as the Integrated System Plan.
The
read more The other road toll we can no longer ignore
We are confronted daily in the media with the violent and deadly results of crashes on our roads and the tragedy that befalls those involved.
Seat belts, improved vehicle design, drink driving legislation and other measures have seen the number of road deaths decline from a high
read moreAlan Moir’s Cartoon of the Day
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