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Meet some of the players (and spectators) in this year's massive coral spawning event
Each of the animals on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef plays a crucial role within the ecosystem. Here are seven creatures you’re likely to see when you visit the reef.
‘Upset’ Queen mourns death of beloved dog Vulcan
The Queen is apparently mourning the loss of one of her last remaining beloved dogs. The 94-year-old monarch is said to be “upset” at the loss of Vulcan. He died recently at Windsor Castle, apparently of old age. Vulcan was a dorgi – a cross cross between a Pembroke Welsh
Retail sales jump as Victorians pile into food and fashion
Australia’s economy is showing further signs of recovery as consumers, especially lockdown-weary Victorians, indulged in more shopping.
Farmer found not guilty of murdering his wife in 'staged' fiery car crash in WA's south
A WA farmer accused of murdering his wife more than a decade ago by “staging a car crash” on their Great Southern property so he could be with his mistress is found not guilty after a Supreme Court retrial.
Sydney court hears Jessica Camilleri prone to ‘rage attacks’, living with complex mental illness
A Western Sydney woman who allegedly decapitated her mother explosively lashed out in “rage attacks” as part of complex mental disorders, a court has heard. WARNING: This story contains graphic content that some readers may find upsetting. Forensic psychiatrist David Greenberg described Jessica Camilleri as “a very complex mental picture”,
Meet some of the players (and spectators) in this year's massive coral spawning event
Each of the animals on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef plays a crucial role within the ecosystem. Here are seven creatures you’re likely to see when you visit the reef.
‘Upset’ Queen mourns death of beloved dog Vulcan
The Queen is apparently mourning the loss of one of her last remaining beloved dogs. The 94-year-old monarch is said to be “upset” at the loss of Vulcan. He died recently at Windsor Castle, apparently of old age. Vulcan was a dorgi – a cross cross between a Pembroke Welsh
Retail sales jump as Victorians pile into food and fashion
Australia’s economy is showing further signs of recovery as consumers, especially lockdown-weary Victorians, indulged in more shopping.
Farmer found not guilty of murdering his wife in 'staged' fiery car crash in WA's south
A WA farmer accused of murdering his wife more than a decade ago by “staging a car crash” on their Great Southern property so he could be with his mistress is found not guilty after a Supreme Court retrial.
Sydney court hears Jessica Camilleri prone to ‘rage attacks’, living with complex mental illness
A Western Sydney woman who allegedly decapitated her mother explosively lashed out in “rage attacks” as part of complex mental disorders, a court has heard. WARNING: This story contains graphic content that some readers may find upsetting. Forensic psychiatrist David Greenberg described Jessica Camilleri as “a very complex mental picture”,
Indigenous man bailed after Darwin Local Court shown CCTV footage police said did not exist
An Indigenous man who spent more than 100 days in prison has been released on bail after a Darwin court heard CCTV footage shows he is not responsible for an assault he was charged over. Police and prosecutors had both denied the footage existed, prompting the man’s lawyer, Patrick McNally,
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The Budget confirms Morrison wants to reboot mass migration
It took a world pandemic to derail the “big Australia” program. read now…
AFP’s ‘expansion of authoritarian powers’
Authorities will be given the ability to take over the online accounts of Australians and hack into networks to change or delete data for alleged crimes that carry jail time of three years or more, under legislation introduced to Parliament on Thursday. First flagged in the 2020 Cyber Security
Coalition Spin Kings: real reform in aged care trumped by re-announcements and a deluge of cash
The federal Health Department has learnt a thing or two from Scotty from Marketing. It has just announced version seven of the aged care pandemic plan. Never mind that the previous six versions never existed. Trying to get any sort of accountability from the Coalition government is just tilting at
Team Australia-key players
2020 has been a tough year. Let us take a look at the list, where they are at, what they have produced in 2020, and what we can expect in season 2021. I want to take a look at the players first, and leave the evaluation of the coach to last. Obviously he has a …...
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The Budget confirms Morrison wants to reboot mass migration
It took a world pandemic to derail the “big Australia” program. read now…
Clown of the Week: NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian
You’d think if you were coming off the back of an ICAC grilling you’d tread lightly elsewhere. Not so with this week’s Crikey Clown of the Week. The post Clown
Seven continues old farts film fest with Home Alone
Seven is following Nine’s lead by showing old movies, but at least Home Alone isn’t as dated as Nine’s offerings. The post Seven continues old farts film fest with Home
COVID scapegoats: the one national sport that’s been playing the full season
The hunt for COVID-19 scapegoats not only fails to address the issues that lead to outbreaks, but creates new health risks as well. The post COVID scapegoats: the one
News Corp has been rattled and scared by Rudd and Turnbull
News Corp should have been able to laugh off Kevin Rudd’s petition about the company, and Malcolm Turnbull’s attacks on it. Instead, its behaviour is that of an organisation deeply
Fancy buying a slightly worn tabloid? Call 02 9288 3000 and ask for Rupert
Psst! Wanna buy a paper? Well, you’re in luck. Looks like News Corp might have a few on the market. The post Fancy buying a slightly worn tabloid? Call 02
Your Say: Consent the key issue in conversion therapy debate
In the latest edition of Your Say, Crikey readers hit back over Guy Rundle’s controversial conversion therapy piece, and share their frustrations about the government’s climate failures. The post
By picking on the ABC, the government is fighting an enemy that no longer exists
Despite the odd critical piece of reporting, there is no evidence that the ABC of 2020 is a nest of left-wing, anti-business bias — the government is shooting at ghosts.
Government, media rewrite history to attack Labor for being too soft — or is it too hard — on China
Five years after being assailed by News Corp and the Coalition for being too hard on China, Labor is now deemed too soft on China — while the Coalition’s complete
After all this time, Westpac still a black hole on culture and governance
At what point, if ever, will Westpac directors actually start doing the job they are remunerated so handsomely to do? The post After all this time, Westpac still a black
Managing Problematic Behaviours: An Interview With Smart Recovery’s Josette Freeman
As it’s often said, the first step to recovery is admitting to yourself that you have a problem, while the second step is reaching out. And for many people, what springs to mind initially is 12 step recovery programs, such as Alcoholics Anonymous. However, rather than...
The distortion of the Australian public sphere: Media ownership concentration in Australia
The following article, by Associate Professor Johan Lidberg, first appeared in Australian Quarterly (Jan-Mar 2019) and is reproduced here with the permission of the Editor-in-Chief and the author. They say News Corp staff can feel when Rupert Murdoch is in town. The 88-year-old chairman of News Corp has achieved a
Latest News
Meet some of the players (and spectators) in this year's massive coral spawning event
Each of the animals on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef plays a crucial role within the ecosystem. Here are seven creatures you’re likely to see when you visit the reef.
‘Upset’ Queen mourns death of beloved dog Vulcan
The Queen is apparently mourning the loss of one of her last remaining beloved dogs. The 94-year-old monarch is said to be “upset” at the loss of Vulcan. He died recently at Windsor Castle, apparently of old age. Vulcan was a dorgi – a cross cross between a Pembroke Welsh
Retail sales jump as Victorians pile into food and fashion
Australia’s economy is showing further signs of recovery as consumers, especially lockdown-weary Victorians, indulged in more shopping.
Farmer found not guilty of murdering his wife in 'staged' fiery car crash in WA's south
A WA farmer accused of murdering his wife more than a decade ago by “staging a car crash” on their Great Southern property so he could be with his mistress is found not guilty after a Supreme Court retrial.
Sydney court hears Jessica Camilleri prone to ‘rage attacks’, living with complex mental illness
A Western Sydney woman who allegedly decapitated her mother explosively lashed out in “rage attacks” as part of complex mental disorders, a court has heard. WARNING: This story contains graphic content that some readers may find upsetting. Forensic psychiatrist David Greenberg described Jessica Camilleri as “a very complex mental picture”,
Indigenous man bailed after Darwin Local Court shown CCTV footage police said did not exist
An Indigenous man who spent more than 100 days in prison has been released on bail after a Darwin court heard CCTV footage shows he is not responsible for an assault he was charged over. Police and prosecutors had both denied the footage existed, prompting the man’s lawyer, Patrick McNally,
World News
Scotland's Knox grabs first-round lead in Mexico – Reuters
Scotland’s Knox grabs first-round lead in Mexico Reuters
Donald Trump loses legal battle to overturn election results in Wisconsin
US President Donald Trump loses another legal challenge to overturn the 2020 election results in the state of Wisconsin, while Georgia finishes a second recount where president-elect Joe Biden won a majority again.
Volunteer's shoulder 'nearly torn off' by tiger at Carole Baskin's Big Cat Rescue
A volunteer at a famous US big cat sanctuary has had her arm broken in three places and a shoulder badly injured in a tiger attack.
Lakers re-sign James and Davis – Reuters
Lakers re-sign James and Davis Reuters
Trump administration encourages offshore drilling in final energy push – Reuters
Trump administration encourages offshore drilling in final energy push Reuters
U.S. actions against China shifting ties to 'dangerous path' – China Daily – Reuters
U.S. actions against China shifting ties to ‘dangerous path’ – China Daily Reuters
Scotland's Knox grabs first-round lead in Mexico – Reuters
Scotland’s Knox grabs first-round lead in Mexico Reuters
Donald Trump loses legal battle to overturn election results in Wisconsin
US President Donald Trump loses another legal challenge to overturn the 2020 election results in the state of Wisconsin, while Georgia finishes a second recount where president-elect Joe Biden won a majority again.
Volunteer's shoulder 'nearly torn off' by tiger at Carole Baskin's Big Cat Rescue
A volunteer at a famous US big cat sanctuary has had her arm broken in three places and a shoulder badly injured in a tiger attack.
Lakers re-sign James and Davis – Reuters
Lakers re-sign James and Davis Reuters
Trump administration encourages offshore drilling in final energy push – Reuters
Trump administration encourages offshore drilling in final energy push Reuters
Scotland's Knox grabs first-round lead in Mexico – Reuters
Scotland’s Knox grabs first-round lead in Mexico Reuters
Donald Trump loses legal battle to overturn election results in Wisconsin
US President Donald Trump loses another legal challenge to overturn the 2020 election results in the state of Wisconsin, while Georgia finishes a second recount where president-elect Joe Biden won a majority again.
Volunteer's shoulder 'nearly torn off' by tiger at Carole Baskin's Big Cat Rescue
A volunteer at a famous US big cat sanctuary has had her arm broken in three places and a shoulder badly injured in a tiger attack.
Lakers re-sign James and Davis – Reuters
Lakers re-sign James and Davis Reuters
Scotland's Knox grabs first-round lead in Mexico – Reuters
Scotland’s Knox grabs first-round lead in Mexico Reuters
Donald Trump loses legal battle to overturn election results in Wisconsin
US President Donald Trump loses another legal challenge to overturn the 2020 election results in the state of Wisconsin, while Georgia finishes a second recount where president-elect Joe Biden won a majority again.
Volunteer's shoulder 'nearly torn off' by tiger at Carole Baskin's Big Cat Rescue
A volunteer at a famous US big cat sanctuary has had her arm broken in three places and a shoulder badly injured in a tiger attack.
Scotland's Knox grabs first-round lead in Mexico – Reuters
Scotland’s Knox grabs first-round lead in Mexico Reuters
Donald Trump loses legal battle to overturn election results in Wisconsin
US President Donald Trump loses another legal challenge to overturn the 2020 election results in the state of Wisconsin, while Georgia finishes a second recount where president-elect Joe Biden won a majority again.
Volunteer's shoulder 'nearly torn off' by tiger at Carole Baskin's Big Cat Rescue
A volunteer at a famous US big cat sanctuary has had her arm broken in three places and a shoulder badly injured in a tiger attack.
Lakers re-sign James and Davis – Reuters
Lakers re-sign James and Davis Reuters
World News
Scotland's Knox grabs first-round lead in Mexico – Reuters
Scotland’s Knox grabs first-round lead in Mexico Reuters
Donald Trump loses legal battle to overturn election results in Wisconsin
US President Donald Trump loses another legal challenge to overturn the 2020 election results in the state of Wisconsin, while Georgia finishes a second recount where president-elect Joe Biden won a majority again.
Volunteer's shoulder 'nearly torn off' by tiger at Carole Baskin's Big Cat Rescue
A volunteer at a famous US big cat sanctuary has had her arm broken in three places and a shoulder badly injured in a tiger attack.
Lakers re-sign James and Davis – Reuters
Lakers re-sign James and Davis Reuters
Trump administration encourages offshore drilling in final energy push – Reuters
Trump administration encourages offshore drilling in final energy push Reuters
U.S. actions against China shifting ties to 'dangerous path' – China Daily – Reuters
U.S. actions against China shifting ties to ‘dangerous path’ – China Daily Reuters
Business & The Economy
Stiglitz backs Australia’s Big Tech media code
Former World Bank chief economist and Nobel laureate Professor Joseph Stiglitz has thrown his support behind Australia’s proposed mandatory news bargaining code for big tech companies, but said the government should be ready to tax the social media companies as a “plan B”. The government is expected to introduce legislation
Coalition Spin Kings: real reform in aged care trumped by re-announcements and a deluge of cash
The federal Health Department has learnt a thing or two from Scotty from Marketing. It has just announced version seven of the aged care pandemic plan. Never mind that the previous six versions never existed. Trying to get any sort of accountability from the Coalition government is just tilting at
Industry joins forces to boost digital literacy
In March this year, with COVID-19 starting to impact the Australian economy, the Federal Minister for Industry, Science, and Technology Karen Andrews convened a virtual roundtable of technology company CEOs with a call to action to help with the Australian economic recovery. One idea to emerge from that roundtable
AFP’s ‘expansion of authoritarian powers’
Authorities will be given the ability to take over the online accounts of Australians and hack into networks to change or delete data for alleged crimes that carry jail time of three years or more, under legislation introduced to Parliament on Thursday. First flagged in the 2020 Cyber Security
Sovereignty eroded: Wiki cables show both Labor and Coalition culpable in Assange persecution
The Australian government’s treatment of Julian Assange has revealed more than a library of leaked documents ever could about who wields power in the relationship with the United States, writes Andrew Fowler.
Local tech misses out on federal opportunities
The Digital Transformation Agency has signed its seventh whole-of-government purchasing agreement with a foreign-headquartered tech giant – this time it is with Oracle – with the expressed aim to make it easier for government customers to buy from these multinational firms. It is worth noting again, that the DTA
Environment
New 200MW solar project with big battery approved for New South Wales
New South Wales planning commission green-lights new 200MW solar project in Inverell Shire, to be co-located with a big battery. The post New 200MW solar project with big battery approved for New South Wales appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Chart of the day – AEMO assumptions show EVs play pivotal role in grid future
The high growth of electric vehicles will play a large role in significant grid changes, and in decreasing emissions. The post Chart of the day – AEMO assumptions show EVs play pivotal role in grid future appeared first on RenewEconomy.
“We have to act now:” Pacific Islands plea to Morrison on climate
Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum calls on Australia to set zero carbon target, saying climate change ‘single greatest threat’ to Pacific region. The post “We have to act now:” Pacific Islands plea to Morrison on climate appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Tough new inverter standards on the way for rooftop solar, batteries and EVs
Strict standards for inverters that control rooftop solar systems, battery storage devices and electric vehicle charging are on their way. The post Tough new inverter standards on the way for rooftop solar, batteries and EVs appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Telstra hints at energy retail move, says carbon cuts a matter for companies, not customers
Telstra’s Ben Burge says corporates must take direct responsibility for customer emissions, alludes to Telstra’s plans for a carbon-neutral electricity retailer. The post Telstra hints at energy retail move, says carbon cuts a matter for companies, not customers appeared first on RenewEconomy.
NSW to roll out 120 electric buses in 2021 ahead of full transition
The Liberal NSW government will begin transitioning the entire state bus fleet to zero emissions transport within the decade, starting with 120 electric buses in 2021. The post NSW to roll out 120 electric buses in 2021 ahead of full transition appeared first on RenewEconomy.
