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Australian research team poised to test coronavirus vaccine ‘within days’
Researchers at the University of Queensland (UQ) say they are just days away from testing a new vaccine for coronavirus, or COVID-19, on animals. Paul Young, head of the university’s School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences, said a team of 20 UQ scientists had been working around the clock to
‘It’s too late’: Global coronavirus outbreaks sinking hope disease can be contained
It’s a race – a race against time, against a viral scourge that is claiming lives and hobbling economies around the world and, most of all, a race against the unknown. As scientists at the University of Queensland announced they are almost ready to begin animal testing of a coronavirus
Amazon to donate to drug charity linked to Scientology
Scientology Exclusive: experts have queried methods of Narconon, which has given talks in UK schools
Home truth about the road to adventure: It could be just around the corner
Australians are increasingly turning to their own backyards for holidays, choosing destinations and experiences rich in natural beauty and gourmet produce. Tourism Australia’s latest report into the market shows a 5.7 per cent year-on-year increase in Australians trekking down the road for their breaks. Last year, there were 48.5 million
Chelsea v Tottenham: Premier League – live!
Updates from the 12.30pm GMT kick-off Live scores | 10 things to look out for And feel free to email Scott here LIVE Updated
Australian research team poised to test coronavirus vaccine ‘within days’
Researchers at the University of Queensland (UQ) say they are just days away from testing a new vaccine for coronavirus, or COVID-19, on animals. Paul Young, head of the university’s School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences, said a team of 20 UQ scientists had been working around the clock to
‘It’s too late’: Global coronavirus outbreaks sinking hope disease can be contained
It’s a race – a race against time, against a viral scourge that is claiming lives and hobbling economies around the world and, most of all, a race against the unknown. As scientists at the University of Queensland announced they are almost ready to begin animal testing of a coronavirus
Amazon to donate to drug charity linked to Scientology
Scientology Exclusive: experts have queried methods of Narconon, which has given talks in UK schools
Home truth about the road to adventure: It could be just around the corner
Australians are increasingly turning to their own backyards for holidays, choosing destinations and experiences rich in natural beauty and gourmet produce. Tourism Australia’s latest report into the market shows a 5.7 per cent year-on-year increase in Australians trekking down the road for their breaks. Last year, there were 48.5 million
When husband and wife turn into brother and sister
Just Google it: “My wife is more like a sister.” So many stories – more like pleas for help – like this letter gleaned from dearcupid.org: “Hi I have a big problem. Over the years my wife and I have had many issues… The problem is though, that as much
Grief-stricken parents share what helped them cope with the pain of losing their newborns
Warning: The following content may disturb some readers A mother crying out for her stillborn baby to be brought back from the hospital morgue is a story Belinda Matthews hears too often. She, along with her husband Will, are mourning the loss of their baby Hunter after he was born
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PAUL MALONE. Is the United States a democracy?
The disenfranchisement of much of the population, the unequal distribution of wealth and power and the muddled voting systems calls into question the US claim to be a democratic state. If the winner of the United States presidential election is lucky, he or she will attract the support of
History: On this day in 1879…
History: On this day in 1879… | My Inheritance: Personal Reflections of Sue-Anne Hunter. High Court and the question of ‘Aliens.’
A short history of LNP corruption: When too much just isn’t enough
It’s hard to keep a tab on the current deluge of corruption coming out of federal politics, and barely a day goes by where there isn’t a new report of malfeasance by the Liberal–National government. But there’s so much corruption being carried out by the government that it’s so
Meet the cities working towards zero carbon construction
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Senator Grassley reveals the extent of President Trump’s corruption
A former whistleblower advocate has exposed the level of Trump’s corruption in the outcome of his impeachment trial. read now…
Features of the ANAO report into the 12-month Ceduna and East Kimberley region Cashless Debit Card Trial
One of the most astonishing features of the ANAO report, ‘The Implementation and Performance of the Cashless Debit Card Trial,’ apart from the conclusion that the trial had failed to prove the policy had reduced social harms, has to be the fact that no KPI’s (key performance indicators ) or
‘The Great Australian Play’ takes a bite of our history and spits out something truly unique
Rare firestorm weather events are becoming the new normal
As our country heats up, pyrocumulonimbus firestorms are becoming an increasingly frequent weather phenomenon. read now…
Labor Needs To Come Clean On Emissions Target But Liberals Can Go Being Dirty!
One of the consistent narratives over the past few years has been the Liberals’ demand that Labor tell us what their policies will cost. Sometimes asking about cost is entirely reasonable; other times it’s a little ridiculous.To use a household budget – one of the Liberals favourite analogies – Mr
As children, we swapped the country for the city – as an adult, we need the same thing
Wren’s Week: The Australian domestic violence epidemic
Domestic violence statistics in Australia are growing worse and our government must share the blame. read now…
A night in God’s country with Donald J. Trump
‘If we put our trust in Him, if we place this miracle of democracy from sea to shining sea. then He will bless America beyond all that we could ask or imagine.’ That’s how Vice President Mike Pence ended his remarks as he introduced President Trump in Colorado Springs. Pence
SATURDAY’s GOOD READING AND LISTENING FOR THE WEEKEND
What people in other forums are saying about public policy ABC’s Saturday Extra with Geraldine Doogue (from 0730 to 0900 or on their website in case you miss it). In Germany, Angela Merkel’s carefully thought out succession plan has been thrown into disarray after her party did the unthinkable and
Truth doesn’t have the same importance it once did
Lies are so commonplace now that people just discount them or factor them into whatever context they read into various methods of communication. Many believe them.It is a shame that I and many other writers for The AIMN find it necessary to write on the subject but we do and
The Democrats are fracking insane
This article is in The Spectator’s March 2020 US edition. Subscribe here. What could be more emblematic of the American Dream than fracking, the miracle technology that has created thousands of real jobs, lowered the cost of living, generated wealth and prosperity, boosted competitiveness and helped make the United States not just
Flood dangers and the Warragamba Dam project
Read moreFeb 22, 2020NewsFlood dangers and the Warragamba Dam projectDrew RookeRecent downpours in Sydney have stirred up debate about a $690 million plan to mitigate flood risk by raising the wall of the Warragamba Dam, a project that could threaten Aboriginal heritage sites and endangered species.
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Chelsea v Tottenham: Premier League – live!
Updates from the 12.30pm GMT kick-off Live scores | 10 things to look out for And feel free to email Scott here LIVE Updated
Australian research team poised to test coronavirus vaccine ‘within days’
Researchers at the University of Queensland (UQ) say they are just days away from testing a new vaccine for coronavirus, or COVID-19, on animals. Paul Young, head of the university’s School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences, said a team of 20 UQ scientists had been working around the clock to
‘It’s too late’: Global coronavirus outbreaks sinking hope disease can be contained
It’s a race – a race against time, against a viral scourge that is claiming lives and hobbling economies around the world and, most of all, a race against the unknown. As scientists at the University of Queensland announced they are almost ready to begin animal testing of a coronavirus
Amazon to donate to drug charity linked to Scientology
Scientology Exclusive: experts have queried methods of Narconon, which has given talks in UK schools
Home truth about the road to adventure: It could be just around the corner
Australians are increasingly turning to their own backyards for holidays, choosing destinations and experiences rich in natural beauty and gourmet produce. Tourism Australia’s latest report into the market shows a 5.7 per cent year-on-year increase in Australians trekking down the road for their breaks. Last year, there were 48.5 million
When husband and wife turn into brother and sister
Just Google it: “My wife is more like a sister.” So many stories – more like pleas for help – like this letter gleaned from dearcupid.org: “Hi I have a big problem. Over the years my wife and I have had many issues… The problem is though, that as much
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South Sudan's rival leaders form coalition government
Former rebel leader Riek Machar flanked by President Salva Kiir addresses a news conference at the State House in Juba [Jok Solomun/Reuters] Rival leaders in South Sudan have formed a transitional coalition government, in an attempt to end years of ruinous conflict. Opposition leader Riek Machar was sworn
Libya conflict: Tripoli, two tales of one city
People in Libya are trying to maintain some semblance of their everyday lives. The closer to the front lines of fighting they are, the harder it is to move around, socialise, and even sleep. Al Jazeera’s Charles Stratford reports from southern Tripoli, Libya, on the realities of living with, and
Mexico femicides: Roads blocked as protesters demand action
The murder of a seven-year-old girl in Mexico has increased outrage at violence against women nationwide. She was kidnapped from her school, raped and then strangled. Protesters are demanding that the government do more to implement protocols that, on paper, would provide protection for women. However, they say the authorities
China coronavirus outbreak: All the latest updates
The number of new coronavirus cases has spiked more than two-fold to 433 in South Korea, as China reported a significant decline in new infections. The World Health Organization (WHO) warned that the window of opportunity to stem the deadly epidemic was “narrowing” amid concern about a surge in cases with no clear
Israeli forces kill Palestinian in Jerusalem after alleged attack
Israeli forces gather at the scene where a Palestinian was killed after he allegedly approached an officer with a knife, near the Lions’ Gate which leads to Jerusalem’s Old City [Ahmad Gharabli/AFP] A Palestinian man has been shot dead by the Israeli police when he allegedly attempted a
Conservatives make early gains in Iran parliamentary election
About half of the 16,033 hopefuls, mostly moderates and reformists, were barred from running by the Guardian Council, a conservative-dominated vetting body [Nazanin Tabatabaee/WANA/via Reuters] Iran has started counting votes a day after its parliamentary election in which conservative allies of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei are likely
South Sudan's rival leaders form coalition government
Former rebel leader Riek Machar flanked by President Salva Kiir addresses a news conference at the State House in Juba [Jok Solomun/Reuters] Rival leaders in South Sudan have formed a transitional coalition government, in an attempt to end years of ruinous conflict. Opposition leader Riek Machar was sworn
Libya conflict: Tripoli, two tales of one city
People in Libya are trying to maintain some semblance of their everyday lives. The closer to the front lines of fighting they are, the harder it is to move around, socialise, and even sleep. Al Jazeera’s Charles Stratford reports from southern Tripoli, Libya, on the realities of living with, and
Mexico femicides: Roads blocked as protesters demand action
The murder of a seven-year-old girl in Mexico has increased outrage at violence against women nationwide. She was kidnapped from her school, raped and then strangled. Protesters are demanding that the government do more to implement protocols that, on paper, would provide protection for women. However, they say the authorities
China coronavirus outbreak: All the latest updates
The number of new coronavirus cases has spiked more than two-fold to 433 in South Korea, as China reported a significant decline in new infections. The World Health Organization (WHO) warned that the window of opportunity to stem the deadly epidemic was “narrowing” amid concern about a surge in cases with no clear
Israeli forces kill Palestinian in Jerusalem after alleged attack
Israeli forces gather at the scene where a Palestinian was killed after he allegedly approached an officer with a knife, near the Lions’ Gate which leads to Jerusalem’s Old City [Ahmad Gharabli/AFP] A Palestinian man has been shot dead by the Israeli police when he allegedly attempted a
South Sudan's rival leaders form coalition government
Former rebel leader Riek Machar flanked by President Salva Kiir addresses a news conference at the State House in Juba [Jok Solomun/Reuters] Rival leaders in South Sudan have formed a transitional coalition government, in an attempt to end years of ruinous conflict. Opposition leader Riek Machar was sworn
Libya conflict: Tripoli, two tales of one city
People in Libya are trying to maintain some semblance of their everyday lives. The closer to the front lines of fighting they are, the harder it is to move around, socialise, and even sleep. Al Jazeera’s Charles Stratford reports from southern Tripoli, Libya, on the realities of living with, and
Mexico femicides: Roads blocked as protesters demand action
The murder of a seven-year-old girl in Mexico has increased outrage at violence against women nationwide. She was kidnapped from her school, raped and then strangled. Protesters are demanding that the government do more to implement protocols that, on paper, would provide protection for women. However, they say the authorities
China coronavirus outbreak: All the latest updates
The number of new coronavirus cases has spiked more than two-fold to 433 in South Korea, as China reported a significant decline in new infections. The World Health Organization (WHO) warned that the window of opportunity to stem the deadly epidemic was “narrowing” amid concern about a surge in cases with no clear
South Sudan's rival leaders form coalition government
Former rebel leader Riek Machar flanked by President Salva Kiir addresses a news conference at the State House in Juba [Jok Solomun/Reuters] Rival leaders in South Sudan have formed a transitional coalition government, in an attempt to end years of ruinous conflict. Opposition leader Riek Machar was sworn
Libya conflict: Tripoli, two tales of one city
People in Libya are trying to maintain some semblance of their everyday lives. The closer to the front lines of fighting they are, the harder it is to move around, socialise, and even sleep. Al Jazeera’s Charles Stratford reports from southern Tripoli, Libya, on the realities of living with, and
Mexico femicides: Roads blocked as protesters demand action
The murder of a seven-year-old girl in Mexico has increased outrage at violence against women nationwide. She was kidnapped from her school, raped and then strangled. Protesters are demanding that the government do more to implement protocols that, on paper, would provide protection for women. However, they say the authorities
South Sudan's rival leaders form coalition government
Former rebel leader Riek Machar flanked by President Salva Kiir addresses a news conference at the State House in Juba [Jok Solomun/Reuters] Rival leaders in South Sudan have formed a transitional coalition government, in an attempt to end years of ruinous conflict. Opposition leader Riek Machar was sworn
Libya conflict: Tripoli, two tales of one city
People in Libya are trying to maintain some semblance of their everyday lives. The closer to the front lines of fighting they are, the harder it is to move around, socialise, and even sleep. Al Jazeera’s Charles Stratford reports from southern Tripoli, Libya, on the realities of living with, and
Mexico femicides: Roads blocked as protesters demand action
The murder of a seven-year-old girl in Mexico has increased outrage at violence against women nationwide. She was kidnapped from her school, raped and then strangled. Protesters are demanding that the government do more to implement protocols that, on paper, would provide protection for women. However, they say the authorities
China coronavirus outbreak: All the latest updates
The number of new coronavirus cases has spiked more than two-fold to 433 in South Korea, as China reported a significant decline in new infections. The World Health Organization (WHO) warned that the window of opportunity to stem the deadly epidemic was “narrowing” amid concern about a surge in cases with no clear
World News
South Sudan's rival leaders form coalition government
Former rebel leader Riek Machar flanked by President Salva Kiir addresses a news conference at the State House in Juba [Jok Solomun/Reuters] Rival leaders in South Sudan have formed a transitional coalition government, in an attempt to end years of ruinous conflict. Opposition leader Riek Machar was sworn
Libya conflict: Tripoli, two tales of one city
People in Libya are trying to maintain some semblance of their everyday lives. The closer to the front lines of fighting they are, the harder it is to move around, socialise, and even sleep. Al Jazeera’s Charles Stratford reports from southern Tripoli, Libya, on the realities of living with, and
Mexico femicides: Roads blocked as protesters demand action
The murder of a seven-year-old girl in Mexico has increased outrage at violence against women nationwide. She was kidnapped from her school, raped and then strangled. Protesters are demanding that the government do more to implement protocols that, on paper, would provide protection for women. However, they say the authorities
China coronavirus outbreak: All the latest updates
The number of new coronavirus cases has spiked more than two-fold to 433 in South Korea, as China reported a significant decline in new infections. The World Health Organization (WHO) warned that the window of opportunity to stem the deadly epidemic was “narrowing” amid concern about a surge in cases with no clear
Israeli forces kill Palestinian in Jerusalem after alleged attack
Israeli forces gather at the scene where a Palestinian was killed after he allegedly approached an officer with a knife, near the Lions’ Gate which leads to Jerusalem’s Old City [Ahmad Gharabli/AFP] A Palestinian man has been shot dead by the Israeli police when he allegedly attempted a
Conservatives make early gains in Iran parliamentary election
About half of the 16,033 hopefuls, mostly moderates and reformists, were barred from running by the Guardian Council, a conservative-dominated vetting body [Nazanin Tabatabaee/WANA/via Reuters] Iran has started counting votes a day after its parliamentary election in which conservative allies of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei are likely
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On the determination to find blue skies
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Weird plan for billion-dollar privatisation of Australia’s visa system hits a snag
Cost savings of energy efficient buildings not lost on Adelaide tenants
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First National Climate Emergency Summit gathers the big names along with anger, hope and mobilisation
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What you always wanted to know about the prefab business
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Great green building intent – pity about the execution
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Environment
Albanese delivers half a climate policy with “no cheating” – but no interim targets, either
Federal opposition leader Anthony Albanese has confirmed that a future Labor government would adopt a zero emissions by 2050 target for Australia, “with none of the absurd nonsense of so-called carryover credits,” but once again dodged dicussion of any interim emission reduction targets. In notes from a
Western Australia “uniquely” placed to be microgrid superpower, says report
Western Australia has the potential to become a global leader in renewable energy microgrid development and export, a new report has found, but only with the right policy support and regulatory settings. The comprehensive 239-page report was delivered on Friday as the final word from the Western
“We have the technologies now”- Cannon-Brookes busts open Coalition myth
Software billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes has a happy knack of being able to “cut through”, which probably explains at least in part why he’s a billionaire and you and I are not. When Elon Musk idly boasted in the wake of South Australia’s system black that he could
Hydrogen potential for local gas networks in SA and Victoria
PRESS RELEASE On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced $1.28 million in funding to Australian Gas Networks Limited (AGN), part of Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG), to establish the Australian Hydrogen Centre which will investigate blending hydrogen into natural
The Pilbara looks to renewable hydrogen
PRESS RELEASE On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced $995,000 in funding to Yara Pilbara Fertilisers Pty Ltd (Yara) to support a feasibility study for the production of renewable hydrogen and ammonia. The feasibility study will explore the potential
Infigen says Lake Bonney battery going well, but government hindering investment
Listed renewable energy developer and operator Infigen Energy says its newly commissioned Lake Bonney big battery is performing “above expectations”, and is helping it boost revenues and contracting as well as opening up opportunities for more wind and solar. Lake Bonney – after nearly six months of
