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'Incredible' rainfall turns streets into rivers as flash flooding strikes Wheatbelt centre
Streets in the Western Australian town of Northam “looked like rivers” after 40 millimetres of rain fell in half an hour on Tuesday night.
‘Very sad year’: Qantas’ plea on border closures
Qantas wants further “ad hoc” border closures ruled out as Australia’s vaccine program rolls out, warning of further redundancies if uncertainty continues. “It’s been a very sad year,” Qantas domestic and international chief executive Andrew David told a parliamentary inquiry into the future of Australia’s aviation sector post-COVID-19. Qantas took
Australia extends strong economic recovery
The Australian economy grew by 3.1 per cent in the December quarter, continuing the strong rebound from last year’s recession. The result was much stronger than the expected gross domestic product gain of 2.5 per cent and followed an upwardly revised 3.4 per cent in the September quarter. However, the
Victorian inquiry recommends banning Nazi symbols and strengthening anti-vilification laws
A Victorian Parliament report has recommended Nazi symbols be banned from public display and called for new laws to strengthen the powers of police and other agencies to investigate and prosecute racial vilification. It also says anti-vilification laws should be extended to cover gender and sexual orientation, disability and HIV
Bunny Wailer, reggae luminary and last Wailers member, dies aged 73
Jamaica’s Prime Minister declares a “great loss for Jamaica and reggae” as Bunny Wailer, one of the people credited with popularising reggae music, passes away.
'Incredible' rainfall turns streets into rivers as flash flooding strikes Wheatbelt centre
Streets in the Western Australian town of Northam “looked like rivers” after 40 millimetres of rain fell in half an hour on Tuesday night.
‘Very sad year’: Qantas’ plea on border closures
Qantas wants further “ad hoc” border closures ruled out as Australia’s vaccine program rolls out, warning of further redundancies if uncertainty continues. “It’s been a very sad year,” Qantas domestic and international chief executive Andrew David told a parliamentary inquiry into the future of Australia’s aviation sector post-COVID-19. Qantas took
Australia extends strong economic recovery
The Australian economy grew by 3.1 per cent in the December quarter, continuing the strong rebound from last year’s recession. The result was much stronger than the expected gross domestic product gain of 2.5 per cent and followed an upwardly revised 3.4 per cent in the September quarter. However, the
Victorian inquiry recommends banning Nazi symbols and strengthening anti-vilification laws
A Victorian Parliament report has recommended Nazi symbols be banned from public display and called for new laws to strengthen the powers of police and other agencies to investigate and prosecute racial vilification. It also says anti-vilification laws should be extended to cover gender and sexual orientation, disability and HIV
Bunny Wailer, reggae luminary and last Wailers member, dies aged 73
Jamaica’s Prime Minister declares a “great loss for Jamaica and reggae” as Bunny Wailer, one of the people credited with popularising reggae music, passes away.
Neera Tanden withdraws from nomination to direct budget office – live
‘It now seems clear there is no path forward to gain confirmation’Governor Greg Abbott says: ‘It is now time to open Texas 100%’US set have vaccines for all Americans by end of May – BidenWray: white supremacists make up ‘biggest chunk’ of US terroristsSenate confirms Gina Raimondo as commerce secretary
World Rugby calls for Women's World Cup to be postponed due to COVID-19
The Women’s Rugby World Cup that was scheduled to be hosted in New Zealand in September is set to be postponed until 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The K-Shaped Recovery: financial fortunes fork as JobKeeper, JobSeeker cliff looms
A record sharemarket and bouncing property prices are a boon for many Australians yet the economic recovery is shaping up to benefit the wealthy at the expense of those less fortunate. Michael West reports on the K-Shaped Recovery.
Dollars are not the sum total of local news
This year more than 100 local and regional newspapers across Australia were either shutdown or cut back to online only publications, four decade veteran of Queensland regional news, Ian McDougall says don’t blame the coronavirus 18 December 2020 | Ian McDougall...
Beyond the blame game
A former ambassador to Beijing recently described Australia-China relations as having moved from the bottom of a pit to a “sub-basement” of the pit. There is blame on both sides but, former intelligence office, David Ambrose argues that Australia’s conduct over 2020...
The Twerp Factory (IPA) wants to shut down the ABC
ABC - a national treasure! Don't let them wreck it.
Today’s Commentary from Independent Media
Nine finally finds a new CEO but not before hitting the Fairfax mob for four
Infighting at Nine has culminated in Mike Sneesby being appointed CEO, effectively ending the old Fairfax Media regime. The post Nine finally finds a new CEO but not before
Now or never: Australia must develop its own foreign policy
Australia’s historical reluctance to have its own foreign policy is becoming increasingly untenable, writes Dr Alison Broinowski. read now…
Reserve Bank spells it out for bond market sheep: no inflation on the horizon
The RBA governor Philip Lowe cannot make it any clearer: inflation will not rise for years, and neither will wages. The post Reserve Bank spells it out for bond market
Married at First Sight continues to pull in the crowds
Nine’s reality tv ‘social experiment’ continues to attract audiences – and was the only non-news program to crack over 1 million viewers. The post Married at First Sight continues
Lies, damned lies, smears and distortions: the world of dissembling politicians
Donald Trump had lying down to a fine art, but there are quite a few in Australian politics who are showing great talent. The post Lies, damned lies, smears and
A is for arsehat or should that be Angus … the COVID raffle … ABC watch
It’s truly staggering the way some blokes have with words, plus more tips and murmurs from the Crikey bunker. The post A is for arsehat or should that be Angus
Was COVID-19 born in the United States? (part 8)
Continued from: Was COVID-19 born in the United States? (part 7) By Outsider Founded in 1923, and for its 97-year history, the popular TIME magazine had only once before – for its 9/11 issue – replaced its characteristic red border on the cover with a black one. But with the United
Justice in the internet age
After days of speculation, and mounting media and political pressure on the Prime Minister and his government to act on allegations that a current senior minister raped a young woman over thirty years ago, today that minister is going to out himself. Presumably, he will express regret for the woman
The Wisdom in Knowing What We Don’t Know
Regrettably, there is little knowledge — read that ‘verifiable facts’ — about treating COVID-19, about preventing its spread, about the facts of herd immunity, about its mutation potential, about any form of treatment, the efficacy of the vaccines and many other open questions. This has left experts, world-wide, to
Not Guilty Verdict for NSW Police Officer Highlights Bias in Criminal Justice System
Abuse of power and the excessive use of force by police has increasingly come under the scrutiny of mainstream public discourse since the onset of the COVID-19 lockdowns saw law enforcement powers enhanced to administer pandemic restrictions. Images of Victoria police...
There’s no equality in equity
It’s hard to keep them all straight, but among the many diktats emitted by the Biden administration during its first days in office, one deserves special commendation for its brazen mendacity. I mean the ‘Executive Order On Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government’. The key word, as we’ve heard over
Coalition's NBN bungle may have cost the country billions
The Coalition could have saved the country billions if it had stuck to Labor’s original NBN plans and adjusted them with new technologies. read now…
Latest News
'Incredible' rainfall turns streets into rivers as flash flooding strikes Wheatbelt centre
Streets in the Western Australian town of Northam “looked like rivers” after 40 millimetres of rain fell in half an hour on Tuesday night.
‘Very sad year’: Qantas’ plea on border closures
Qantas wants further “ad hoc” border closures ruled out as Australia’s vaccine program rolls out, warning of further redundancies if uncertainty continues. “It’s been a very sad year,” Qantas domestic and international chief executive Andrew David told a parliamentary inquiry into the future of Australia’s aviation sector post-COVID-19. Qantas took
Australia extends strong economic recovery
The Australian economy grew by 3.1 per cent in the December quarter, continuing the strong rebound from last year’s recession. The result was much stronger than the expected gross domestic product gain of 2.5 per cent and followed an upwardly revised 3.4 per cent in the September quarter. However, the
Victorian inquiry recommends banning Nazi symbols and strengthening anti-vilification laws
A Victorian Parliament report has recommended Nazi symbols be banned from public display and called for new laws to strengthen the powers of police and other agencies to investigate and prosecute racial vilification. It also says anti-vilification laws should be extended to cover gender and sexual orientation, disability and HIV
Bunny Wailer, reggae luminary and last Wailers member, dies aged 73
Jamaica’s Prime Minister declares a “great loss for Jamaica and reggae” as Bunny Wailer, one of the people credited with popularising reggae music, passes away.
Neera Tanden withdraws from nomination to direct budget office – live
‘It now seems clear there is no path forward to gain confirmation’Governor Greg Abbott says: ‘It is now time to open Texas 100%’US set have vaccines for all Americans by end of May – BidenWray: white supremacists make up ‘biggest chunk’ of US terroristsSenate confirms Gina Raimondo as commerce secretary
World News
Medics risk lives to treat injured in Myanmar anti-coup protests
An injured woman receives treatment from volunteer medical responders in Mandalay on February 20. On that day, the military violently cracked down on those protesting against the coup, killing two people [Al Jazeera] Aye Nyein Thu finished medical school in Myanmar’s central city of Mandalay less than a
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Australia's economy expands at brisk pace in fourth quarter – Reuters
Australia’s economy expands at brisk pace in fourth quarter Reuters
Biden loses first battle to confirm Cabinet nominee
Joe Biden suffers first loss in the battle to confirm his Cabinet, with Neera Tanden withdrawing her nomination for Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
Japan's service sector shrinks for 13th month as emergency weighs – PMI – Reuters
Japan’s service sector shrinks for 13th month as emergency weighs – PMI Reuters
Meghan Markle awarded $800,000 after paper printed letter to dad
A London court rules the Mail on Sunday breached the Duchess of Sussex’s privacy by printing extracts of a letter she wrote to her estranged father, Thomas Markle.
Medics risk lives to treat injured in Myanmar anti-coup protests
An injured woman receives treatment from volunteer medical responders in Mandalay on February 20. On that day, the military violently cracked down on those protesting against the coup, killing two people [Al Jazeera] Aye Nyein Thu finished medical school in Myanmar’s central city of Mandalay less than a
Watch: Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is live
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Australia's economy expands at brisk pace in fourth quarter – Reuters
Australia’s economy expands at brisk pace in fourth quarter Reuters
Biden loses first battle to confirm Cabinet nominee
Joe Biden suffers first loss in the battle to confirm his Cabinet, with Neera Tanden withdrawing her nomination for Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
Japan's service sector shrinks for 13th month as emergency weighs – PMI – Reuters
Japan’s service sector shrinks for 13th month as emergency weighs – PMI Reuters
Medics risk lives to treat injured in Myanmar anti-coup protests
An injured woman receives treatment from volunteer medical responders in Mandalay on February 20. On that day, the military violently cracked down on those protesting against the coup, killing two people [Al Jazeera] Aye Nyein Thu finished medical school in Myanmar’s central city of Mandalay less than a
Watch: Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is live
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Australia's economy expands at brisk pace in fourth quarter – Reuters
Australia’s economy expands at brisk pace in fourth quarter Reuters
Biden loses first battle to confirm Cabinet nominee
Joe Biden suffers first loss in the battle to confirm his Cabinet, with Neera Tanden withdrawing her nomination for Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
Medics risk lives to treat injured in Myanmar anti-coup protests
An injured woman receives treatment from volunteer medical responders in Mandalay on February 20. On that day, the military violently cracked down on those protesting against the coup, killing two people [Al Jazeera] Aye Nyein Thu finished medical school in Myanmar’s central city of Mandalay less than a
Watch: Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is live
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Australia's economy expands at brisk pace in fourth quarter – Reuters
Australia’s economy expands at brisk pace in fourth quarter Reuters
Medics risk lives to treat injured in Myanmar anti-coup protests
An injured woman receives treatment from volunteer medical responders in Mandalay on February 20. On that day, the military violently cracked down on those protesting against the coup, killing two people [Al Jazeera] Aye Nyein Thu finished medical school in Myanmar’s central city of Mandalay less than a
Watch: Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is live
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Australia's economy expands at brisk pace in fourth quarter – Reuters
Australia’s economy expands at brisk pace in fourth quarter Reuters
Biden loses first battle to confirm Cabinet nominee
Joe Biden suffers first loss in the battle to confirm his Cabinet, with Neera Tanden withdrawing her nomination for Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
World News
Medics risk lives to treat injured in Myanmar anti-coup protests
An injured woman receives treatment from volunteer medical responders in Mandalay on February 20. On that day, the military violently cracked down on those protesting against the coup, killing two people [Al Jazeera] Aye Nyein Thu finished medical school in Myanmar’s central city of Mandalay less than a
Watch: Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is live
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Australia's economy expands at brisk pace in fourth quarter – Reuters
Australia’s economy expands at brisk pace in fourth quarter Reuters
Biden loses first battle to confirm Cabinet nominee
Joe Biden suffers first loss in the battle to confirm his Cabinet, with Neera Tanden withdrawing her nomination for Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
Japan's service sector shrinks for 13th month as emergency weighs – PMI – Reuters
Japan’s service sector shrinks for 13th month as emergency weighs – PMI Reuters
Meghan Markle awarded $800,000 after paper printed letter to dad
A London court rules the Mail on Sunday breached the Duchess of Sussex’s privacy by printing extracts of a letter she wrote to her estranged father, Thomas Markle.
Business & The Economy
Glib response to Aged Care Royal Commission portends another failed roadmap
Attempts to stage-manage the Aged Care Royal Commission report by Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Health Minister Greg Hunt underline the government’s failure to address the problems in aged care. It’s “market” based approach is the problem, not the solution, report Dr Sarah Russell and Elizabeth Minter.
Digital platform to modernise RDTI delivery
A new platform to modernise the delivery of the research and development tax incentive will be launched to coincide with the introduction of a range of reforms to the popular scheme. The registration form and online portal for companies accessing the research and development tax incentive (RDTI), built by
DTA deal with SAP has grown to $315m
The Digital Transformation Agency has renewed its whole-of-government deal with German tech giant SAP, which is now worth $315 million. Last week the Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) confirmed it would extend its arrangement with German software giant SAP – first signed in 2017 – for a further 12 months,
Embodied carbon: from zero to hero!
In 2020, thousands of you adopted the ambitious goals of the Declare movement and Net Zero Embodied Carbon to provide clarity and momentum on this crucial issue. Now, 2021 is here and it’s time to take tangible action, but it can be overwhelming – so here is our...
Mars Australia transitions to 100 per cent renewable power
M&Ms just got a little bit sweeter. Mars Australia — the company behind the well known sweets and food brands — announced its transition to offset its six factories and two Australian offices with renewable electricity. The move comes as part of Mars’s Sustainable...
The Brabham racing car name is behind Adelaide’s drive for local electric bus production
Market Pulse: Insiders have been saying for ever: one door closes and another door opens. In this case it’s car doors. Replaced with electric bus doors. News on Tuesday showed that while Adelaide lost the Holden factory at Elizabeth in 2017 the city was now gaining a...
Environment
Global emissions rebound, transition to renewables has to accelerate, IEA says
A new report shows that renewables out-performed in 2020, but that a carbon rebound risks global climate goals in 2021 onwards. The post Global emissions rebound, transition to renewables has to accelerate, IEA says appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Coal mines are the engines of climate change. Time to start treating them like it.
Digging up and supplying coal directly contributes to the worsening problem of climate change, and easily wipes out renewable wins. The post Coal mines are the engines of climate change. Time to start treating them like it. appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Against the odds, South Australia is a renewable energy powerhouse. How did they do it?
As energy markets the world over grapple with making the clean energy transition, South Australia proves it can be done. The post Against the odds, South Australia is a renewable energy powerhouse. How did they do it? appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Six-minute EV battery one step closer as Magnis reports successful test results
Magnis reports promising results indicating major step towards goal for “extra-fast charging” electric vehicle battery that can charge in just six minutes. The post Six-minute EV battery one step closer as Magnis reports successful test results appeared first on RenewEconomy.
ACT to investigate how to further grow Canberra’s renewables sector
A new ACT parliamentary inquiry to identify opportunities to position Canberra as a national renewables innovation hub. The post ACT to investigate how to further grow Canberra’s renewables sector appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Salt-based energy storage trial taps “first-class” Australian technology
Swedish plans to develop and trial a salt-based energy storage system will enlist the electric kiln technology of award-winning Australian company Calix. The post Salt-based energy storage trial taps “first-class” Australian technology appeared first on RenewEconomy.
