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Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest buys stake in Tasmanian salmon farming giant Huon Aquaculture
Western Australian mining magnate Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forest has expanded his agricultural empire with a 7.33 per cent stake in Tasmanian salmon company Huon Aquaculture. The stake, purchased through the investment vehicle Tattarang, is worth nearly $20 million and represents over 8 million individual shares in the company, which is the second largest salmon farmer
On Monday, we'll get a glimpse of Australia in 2061, as politicians still argue about 2050
Barnaby Joyce reckons 2050 is too far away for Australia to commit to net zero carbon emissions. But as previous government forecasts remind us, the future arrives more quickly than we think, writes Peter Martin.
Watchdog finds 'culture of excessive force', misconduct among Victorian prison staff
Victoria’s prison system is at risk of ongoing corruption and misconduct, the state’s anti-corruption watchdog finds, ahead of an independent review into workplace culture.
Email oversight left aged care residents unvaccinated at time of Maidstone home's outbreak
Arcare has revealed unread emails left around 13 per cent of residents unvaccinated at the time one of their staff tested positive to COVID-19 in May.
Grieving mother's plea to Barnaby Joyce to retain Darren Chester as veterans' minister
The mother of an Afghanistan veteran who took his own life pleads with Barnaby Joyce not to appoint a new Veterans’ Affairs Minister as a royal commission will soon examine soaring rates of military suicides.
Whiskey Au Go Go murderer’s ‘crushing’ confession
A journalist was “crushed” by the betrayal of a convicted murderer who confessed to firebombing Brisbane’s Whiskey Au Go Go after years of claiming his innocence. The Sun newspaper journalist Dennis Watt first had contact with James Richard Finch in 1984 when he was behind bars, but denied any involvement
Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest buys stake in Tasmanian salmon farming giant Huon Aquaculture
Western Australian mining magnate Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forest has expanded his agricultural empire with a 7.33 per cent stake in Tasmanian salmon company Huon Aquaculture. The stake, purchased through the investment vehicle Tattarang, is worth nearly $20 million and represents over 8 million individual shares in the company, which is the second largest salmon farmer
On Monday, we'll get a glimpse of Australia in 2061, as politicians still argue about 2050
Barnaby Joyce reckons 2050 is too far away for Australia to commit to net zero carbon emissions. But as previous government forecasts remind us, the future arrives more quickly than we think, writes Peter Martin.
Watchdog finds 'culture of excessive force', misconduct among Victorian prison staff
Victoria’s prison system is at risk of ongoing corruption and misconduct, the state’s anti-corruption watchdog finds, ahead of an independent review into workplace culture.
Email oversight left aged care residents unvaccinated at time of Maidstone home's outbreak
Arcare has revealed unread emails left around 13 per cent of residents unvaccinated at the time one of their staff tested positive to COVID-19 in May.
Grieving mother's plea to Barnaby Joyce to retain Darren Chester as veterans' minister
The mother of an Afghanistan veteran who took his own life pleads with Barnaby Joyce not to appoint a new Veterans’ Affairs Minister as a royal commission will soon examine soaring rates of military suicides.
Whiskey Au Go Go murderer’s ‘crushing’ confession
A journalist was “crushed” by the betrayal of a convicted murderer who confessed to firebombing Brisbane’s Whiskey Au Go Go after years of claiming his innocence. The Sun newspaper journalist Dennis Watt first had contact with James Richard Finch in 1984 when he was behind bars, but denied any involvement
Missing mother Marion Barter was 'definitely' seen at bank months after she vanished, inquest told
On the 24th anniversary of her disappearance, an inquest hears from a Salvation Army officer who said Marion Barter had been spotted in Queensland and a bank investigator who said she had left $14,000 in her account before vanishing.
Labor brands Joyce a ‘clown’ in first question time back as deputy PM
Labor frontbenchers have slammed resurrected Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce as “red-faced” and a “clown” on his first day officially back in the job, as the Nationals leader faced down critics inside and outside his party over past controversies. It took just 10 minutes of Tuesday’s question time for Opposition
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Today’s Commentary from Independent Media
EXCLUSIVE: 'The Crime of Not Knowing Your Crime: Ric Throssell against ASIO' — an excerpt
In this exclusive excerpt from her new book, Karen Throssell, daughter of Ric Throssell, one of the people “named” in the Petrov Affair, talks about the impact on her family. read now…
Time for a home for the Murugappan family
A former Department of Immigration deputy secretary told a rally for the Murugappan family that good immigration policy can and should be compassionate. Paul Oboohov reports.
Hypersonic weapons, UFOS (sorry, UAPs) and is that a black hole next door?
Welcome to Side View — a curated guide to new and overlooked content on politics, policy, and public affairs. This week: how hypersonic technology moves taxpayer money at super high
Sydney joins global call to lift US blockade on Cuba
Activists joined a global week of action urging the United States to lift its blockade on Cuba, reports Rachel Evans.
AUDIO EXCLUSIVE: ‘The Sun Rises’ interviews Mr Barilaro, Mr John Barilaro
Everyone is fixated on Mr Barilaro, Mr JOHN Barilaro — join us for your fix. Plus, we cross live to NSW Political Commissioner Mick Fulla… read now…
Protests force coal enthusiast to step down as Newcastle University chancellor
Students and staff opposing Mark Vaile’s appointment as chancellor of the University of Newcastle are celebrating his decision to withdraw on June 21. Kathy Fairfax reports.
Joyce and his coal obsessives threaten the future of Australian agriculture
Barnaby Joyce’s return spells trouble for Australian agriculture. But he and his supporters are all about fossil fuels, not the bush. The post Joyce and his coal obsessives threaten the
Crikey’s here for you, Scotty. We’ve unearthed the Nats’ game plan. No need for thanks
It’s only a draft, of course, but it’s lucky for you we managed to get our hands on the junior Coalition partner’s very serious demands. The post Crikey’s here for
Witness K Sentenced for Exposing Crimes of Australian Government
Former senior ASIS intelligence officer Witness K was given a three month suspended sentence on 18 June, after having plead guilty to revealing classified government information that he’d acquired via his employment with the nation’s chief foreign spying agency....
The Liberal Party’s rising star and her newfound fixation on trans women in sport
Until just over a year ago, Liberal Senator Claire Chandler never indicated any interest in trans people. But they have since become her political raison d’être. The post The Liberal
Return of the hate … querying the QR privacy code … eye-watering public office pay
Tony Windsor’s back on the warpath, and if you think the PM’s overpaid, wait til you hear what the head of APRA’s on! Plus more from the Crikey bunker. The
Is there any such thing as personal propriety in politics? Barnaby’s second coming suggests not, but why the surprise?
How can anyone be shocked about the return of The Beetrooter when Parliament is awash with impropriety and a complete lack of consequences? The post Is there any such thing
Government backs Hanson’s critical race theory culture war. The question is: why?
Pauline Hanson has scored a largely pointless win on culture war outrage topic du jour critical race theory — and the government helped her do it. The post Government backs
Removing Speed Camera Warning Signs: A Cash Cow for the Government
Government revenue from speeding fines has soared since its decision to remove warning signs for speed cameras. Late last year, the NSW Government decided to remove speed camera signs, to strip back vehicle markings and increase the time police and Transport NSW...
No one’s watching you, Big Brother. Maybe you should start paying attention?
Australians are focusing on news and current affairs from 6pm to 8pm each day… which is bad news for big-budget programs. The post No one’s watching you, Big Brother.
Palladium is raking in millions from COVID contracts. But does it have Julie Bishop to thank?
The former foreign affairs minister’s name has mysteriously disappeared from Palladium’s website — and neither Bishop nor the company are talking about it. The post Palladium is raking in millions
Is the cashless welfare card for pensioners a real thing or just a Labor MP having a rant?
Labor backbencher Justine Elliot is pushing the line on social media based on unsupported allegations. Is this ‘Mediscare’ 2.0? The post Is the cashless welfare card for pensioners a real
A governor’s role: listening and learning — and then fighting for regional Australians
It’s immaterial whether Queensland’s new governor Dr Jeannette Young is a monarchist or a republican. The role is much bigger than politics. The post A governor’s role: listening and
Australia to contest UNESCO’s recommended ‘in danger’ listing for Great Barrier Reef
UNESCO has warned that global warming has caused the Great Barrier Reef to deteriorate to ‘very poor ’ and recommends it be listed as ‘in danger’. The post Australia to contest UNESCO’s recommended ‘in danger’ listing for Great Barrier Reef appeared first on The Mandarin.
They blew up the art world, but the question remains: are NFTs bad?
Non-fungible tokens have been heralded as a leap forward in the democratisation of art. But can they deliver on their promise? The post They blew up the art world, but
Dust from exploding stars is raining down on Earth
Dust from distant stellar explosions is still falling on Earth in a gentle, almost imperceptible rain. Research is exploring how exploding stars have affected Earth’s history. The post Dust from exploding stars is raining down on Earth appeared first on The Mandarin.
DPP receives Brittany Higgins evidence
ACT Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold has received a brief of evidence relating to the alleged rape of former ministerial staffer Brittany Higgins. The post DPP receives Brittany Higgins evidence appeared first on The Mandarin.
The Morrison Government's three big furphies on the Biloela family
On 19 June 2021, rallies were held around the country in support of the Biloela family. Below is the speech IA columnist Dr Abul Rizvi gave at a Canberra rally. read now…
Victoria spends big with $47 million for public libraries
The state government says it has invested ‘record’ amounts in services and resources for its 276 library branches and 28 mobile units. The post Victoria spends big with $47 million for public libraries appeared first on The Mandarin.
Latest News
Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest buys stake in Tasmanian salmon farming giant Huon Aquaculture
Western Australian mining magnate Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forest has expanded his agricultural empire with a 7.33 per cent stake in Tasmanian salmon company Huon Aquaculture. The stake, purchased through the investment vehicle Tattarang, is worth nearly $20 million and represents over 8 million individual shares in the company, which is the second largest salmon farmer
On Monday, we'll get a glimpse of Australia in 2061, as politicians still argue about 2050
Barnaby Joyce reckons 2050 is too far away for Australia to commit to net zero carbon emissions. But as previous government forecasts remind us, the future arrives more quickly than we think, writes Peter Martin.
Watchdog finds 'culture of excessive force', misconduct among Victorian prison staff
Victoria’s prison system is at risk of ongoing corruption and misconduct, the state’s anti-corruption watchdog finds, ahead of an independent review into workplace culture.
Email oversight left aged care residents unvaccinated at time of Maidstone home's outbreak
Arcare has revealed unread emails left around 13 per cent of residents unvaccinated at the time one of their staff tested positive to COVID-19 in May.
Grieving mother's plea to Barnaby Joyce to retain Darren Chester as veterans' minister
The mother of an Afghanistan veteran who took his own life pleads with Barnaby Joyce not to appoint a new Veterans’ Affairs Minister as a royal commission will soon examine soaring rates of military suicides.
Whiskey Au Go Go murderer’s ‘crushing’ confession
A journalist was “crushed” by the betrayal of a convicted murderer who confessed to firebombing Brisbane’s Whiskey Au Go Go after years of claiming his innocence. The Sun newspaper journalist Dennis Watt first had contact with James Richard Finch in 1984 when he was behind bars, but denied any involvement
World News
Bitcoin forms ‘death cross’, hinting at more pain to come
Its average price over the last 50 days has fallen below that of its 200-day moving average, a sign of impending losses.After a slew of news related to renewed crackdowns from China triggered a Bitcoin selloff, chartists and analysts are turning to a sinister-sounding technical signal. The original cryptocurrency has
‘In danger’: UNESCO flags risk to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef
An expert group of the United Nations cultural agency has recommended that Australia’s Great Barrier Reef be added to the list of World Heritage sites that are “in danger” when it meets next month, prompting a furious response from the government.The committee of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
UN irks Australia by recommending Great Barrier Reef be listed 'in danger' – Reuters
UN irks Australia by recommending Great Barrier Reef be listed ‘in danger’ Reuters
More skilled workers now eligible to have visas to Australia fast-tracked
More migrant workers will be eligible to have their visas fast-tracked by the Australian government after it expanded the list of skills considered priority occupations.Immigration Minister Alex Hawke has announced 22 job categories will be added to the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL) designed to lure critical workers into
More than 8500 children used as soldiers in 2020: U.N. – Reuters
More than 8500 children used as soldiers in 2020: U.N. Reuters
Chinese ambassador to U.S. to leave post after eight years – Reuters
Chinese ambassador to U.S. to leave post after eight years Reuters
Bitcoin forms ‘death cross’, hinting at more pain to come
Its average price over the last 50 days has fallen below that of its 200-day moving average, a sign of impending losses.After a slew of news related to renewed crackdowns from China triggered a Bitcoin selloff, chartists and analysts are turning to a sinister-sounding technical signal. The original cryptocurrency has
‘In danger’: UNESCO flags risk to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef
An expert group of the United Nations cultural agency has recommended that Australia’s Great Barrier Reef be added to the list of World Heritage sites that are “in danger” when it meets next month, prompting a furious response from the government.The committee of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
UN irks Australia by recommending Great Barrier Reef be listed 'in danger' – Reuters
UN irks Australia by recommending Great Barrier Reef be listed ‘in danger’ Reuters
More skilled workers now eligible to have visas to Australia fast-tracked
More migrant workers will be eligible to have their visas fast-tracked by the Australian government after it expanded the list of skills considered priority occupations.Immigration Minister Alex Hawke has announced 22 job categories will be added to the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL) designed to lure critical workers into
More than 8500 children used as soldiers in 2020: U.N. – Reuters
More than 8500 children used as soldiers in 2020: U.N. Reuters
Bitcoin forms ‘death cross’, hinting at more pain to come
Its average price over the last 50 days has fallen below that of its 200-day moving average, a sign of impending losses.After a slew of news related to renewed crackdowns from China triggered a Bitcoin selloff, chartists and analysts are turning to a sinister-sounding technical signal. The original cryptocurrency has
‘In danger’: UNESCO flags risk to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef
An expert group of the United Nations cultural agency has recommended that Australia’s Great Barrier Reef be added to the list of World Heritage sites that are “in danger” when it meets next month, prompting a furious response from the government.The committee of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
UN irks Australia by recommending Great Barrier Reef be listed 'in danger' – Reuters
UN irks Australia by recommending Great Barrier Reef be listed ‘in danger’ Reuters
More skilled workers now eligible to have visas to Australia fast-tracked
More migrant workers will be eligible to have their visas fast-tracked by the Australian government after it expanded the list of skills considered priority occupations.Immigration Minister Alex Hawke has announced 22 job categories will be added to the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL) designed to lure critical workers into
Bitcoin forms ‘death cross’, hinting at more pain to come
Its average price over the last 50 days has fallen below that of its 200-day moving average, a sign of impending losses.After a slew of news related to renewed crackdowns from China triggered a Bitcoin selloff, chartists and analysts are turning to a sinister-sounding technical signal. The original cryptocurrency has
‘In danger’: UNESCO flags risk to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef
An expert group of the United Nations cultural agency has recommended that Australia’s Great Barrier Reef be added to the list of World Heritage sites that are “in danger” when it meets next month, prompting a furious response from the government.The committee of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
UN irks Australia by recommending Great Barrier Reef be listed 'in danger' – Reuters
UN irks Australia by recommending Great Barrier Reef be listed ‘in danger’ Reuters
Bitcoin forms ‘death cross’, hinting at more pain to come
Its average price over the last 50 days has fallen below that of its 200-day moving average, a sign of impending losses.After a slew of news related to renewed crackdowns from China triggered a Bitcoin selloff, chartists and analysts are turning to a sinister-sounding technical signal. The original cryptocurrency has
‘In danger’: UNESCO flags risk to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef
An expert group of the United Nations cultural agency has recommended that Australia’s Great Barrier Reef be added to the list of World Heritage sites that are “in danger” when it meets next month, prompting a furious response from the government.The committee of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
UN irks Australia by recommending Great Barrier Reef be listed 'in danger' – Reuters
UN irks Australia by recommending Great Barrier Reef be listed ‘in danger’ Reuters
More skilled workers now eligible to have visas to Australia fast-tracked
More migrant workers will be eligible to have their visas fast-tracked by the Australian government after it expanded the list of skills considered priority occupations.Immigration Minister Alex Hawke has announced 22 job categories will be added to the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL) designed to lure critical workers into
World News
Bitcoin forms ‘death cross’, hinting at more pain to come
Its average price over the last 50 days has fallen below that of its 200-day moving average, a sign of impending losses.After a slew of news related to renewed crackdowns from China triggered a Bitcoin selloff, chartists and analysts are turning to a sinister-sounding technical signal. The original cryptocurrency has
‘In danger’: UNESCO flags risk to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef
An expert group of the United Nations cultural agency has recommended that Australia’s Great Barrier Reef be added to the list of World Heritage sites that are “in danger” when it meets next month, prompting a furious response from the government.The committee of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
UN irks Australia by recommending Great Barrier Reef be listed 'in danger' – Reuters
UN irks Australia by recommending Great Barrier Reef be listed ‘in danger’ Reuters
More skilled workers now eligible to have visas to Australia fast-tracked
More migrant workers will be eligible to have their visas fast-tracked by the Australian government after it expanded the list of skills considered priority occupations.Immigration Minister Alex Hawke has announced 22 job categories will be added to the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL) designed to lure critical workers into
More than 8500 children used as soldiers in 2020: U.N. – Reuters
More than 8500 children used as soldiers in 2020: U.N. Reuters
Chinese ambassador to U.S. to leave post after eight years – Reuters
Chinese ambassador to U.S. to leave post after eight years Reuters
Business & The Economy
NSW takes lead on EVs but falls short on meeting emissions targets
The NSW government has taken a national lead on electric vehicles by announcing $490 million over four years to increase their prevalence on the road. However, academic modelling shows the approach falls short of what is required to hit emissions targets. Most notably...
Victoria leads as states vie for mRNA facility
Victoria will conduct the first clinical trial of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine in Australia as the state looks to partner with the federal government to establish a national manufacturing capability. On Sunday the Victorian government announced that its partnership with the Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Doherty
ASX-listed WOA to develop plant-based protein products
It is easy to be distressed if you dwell too long on some of the facts around how our food is produced – unethical livestock conditions and farming practices that can strip the land of its soil and vegetation. But in Western Australia a small company that promotes regenerative
The humble battery might just save our planet
Have you ever wondered what humankind’s greatest contemporary invention is? You might say the laptop computer or the mobile phone. But you probably wouldn’t point to the humble battery that powers them and just might turn out to be our planet’s saviour. And the...
Barnaby Joyce is back – questions about his conduct remain!
Barnaby Joyce proves that a long history of questionable conduct, pork barelling and obtuse dealings with non existing water is no obstacle to National Party leadership. Here are “six of the best” from our QED database – living, walking proof of the need for a Federal
Labor introduces ransomware notification bill
Labor has called on the federal government to urgently support its legislation introducing a mandatory ransomware notification scheme which “lays the foundation” for enforcement actions against cyber attacks. Shadow assistant minister for cyber security Tim Watts on Monday morning introduced a private members’ bill to the House of Representatives
Environment
Will Matt Kean’s EV policy really make NSW the Norway of Australia?
Is Matt Kean’s ambitious new EV policy enough to make NSW the Norway of Australia? Is that even the right baseline to be using? The post Will Matt Kean’s EV policy really make NSW the Norway of Australia? appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Gas industry mirrors Morrison, pivots to message of energy security
Having realised it’s a “bit on the nose,” the gas industry’s new marketing strategy plays into the Morrison government’s big lie that we need gas for future prosperity. The post Gas industry mirrors Morrison, pivots to message of energy security appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Solar tax debate futile unless we tackle the “original sin” of price regulation
Despite appearances, this is not a problem about rooftop solar exports. The real problem lies in how network sunk costs are recovered from consumers. The post Solar tax debate futile unless we tackle the “original sin” of price regulation appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Australian flow battery tech picked for Malaysian green hydrogen project
ASX-listed TNG Limited signs agreement with Malaysian renewable hydrogen facility to supply locally developed vanadium redox flow batteries. The post Australian flow battery tech picked for Malaysian green hydrogen project appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Court rulings add pressure, but it’s the market that will drive fossil fuel giants to change
It might sound like the fossil fuel industry is on the defensive after a landmark court ruling and two shareholder votes, but how much power do these decisions really carry? The post Court rulings add pressure, but it’s the market that will drive fossil fuel giants to change appeared first
Small retailers welcome investigation into Snowy gas plant bidding practices
Smaller energy retailers welcome ACCC and AER investigations into potential market gaming by Snowy Hydro gas plant. The post Small retailers welcome investigation into Snowy gas plant bidding practices appeared first on RenewEconomy.
