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Suffering fires and multiple floods, Gippsland expects more after third bout of extremes in two months
The Victorian community is resilient but experiencing fatigue as it battles multiple extreme weather events in a short time span, with more rain forecast in the state’s east from Thursday.
Caught in the crossfire: Can Australia straddle the east west divide?
The dust has barely settled after Australia and China reached an uneasy truce, but our abundance of critical minerals and China’s stranglehold on them has us in the middle of a geopolitical tug of war between America and the Middle Kingdom, writes Ian Verrender.
Grey nomad couple with nowhere to go call for council compassion on backyard camping
Mal and Maggie Butcher have spent years on the road after selling their house. While they love their camper, ill health has slowed them down and they have no permanent site options without drawing the ire of local council.
Why do private schools get more holidays than public schools?
It’s that time of year when it seems the more school fees parents pay, the less time their children spend in school. Why the differences?
‘It really is a miracle’: Experimental treatment brought Tina ‘back from the brink’, but her baby boy gave her the will to live
Tina thought she would never see her baby son again after her health deteriorated eight years after a double lung transplant. But behind the scenes, her medical team were thinking “outside the box”.
SA Water seeks to increase water bills 3.5 per cent above inflation in latest business plan
The corporation says the increases could equal a $71 a year increase over the next four years, but are required to maintain service standards and meet its expenditure requirements.
Suffering fires and multiple floods, Gippsland expects more after third bout of extremes in two months
The Victorian community is resilient but experiencing fatigue as it battles multiple extreme weather events in a short time span, with more rain forecast in the state’s east from Thursday.
Caught in the crossfire: Can Australia straddle the east west divide?
The dust has barely settled after Australia and China reached an uneasy truce, but our abundance of critical minerals and China’s stranglehold on them has us in the middle of a geopolitical tug of war between America and the Middle Kingdom, writes Ian Verrender.
Grey nomad couple with nowhere to go call for council compassion on backyard camping
Mal and Maggie Butcher have spent years on the road after selling their house. While they love their camper, ill health has slowed them down and they have no permanent site options without drawing the ire of local council.
Why do private schools get more holidays than public schools?
It’s that time of year when it seems the more school fees parents pay, the less time their children spend in school. Why the differences?
‘It really is a miracle’: Experimental treatment brought Tina ‘back from the brink’, but her baby boy gave her the will to live
Tina thought she would never see her baby son again after her health deteriorated eight years after a double lung transplant. But behind the scenes, her medical team were thinking “outside the box”.
SA Water seeks to increase water bills 3.5 per cent above inflation in latest business plan
The corporation says the increases could equal a $71 a year increase over the next four years, but are required to maintain service standards and meet its expenditure requirements.
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Today’s Commentary from Independent Media
Why isn’t the media challenging the $60 trillion Net Zero cult?
Those who believe renewable energy will save the planet generally have very little understanding about what the apocalypse is meant to look like … or the engineering reality of the proposed solution. This is not a criticism. Climate Change is a political movement. The renewable transition is a collection
Video: CFMMEU leader calls on trade unions to mobilise against genocide in Gaza
Union leader Christy Cain called on Labor and ACTU leaders to work for a ceasefire at the Palestine solidarity rally.
Why Israel is changing tactics in its war on Hamas
World Sean Rayment An Israeli military tank rolls near the border with the Gaza Strip (Credit: Getty images)
Inaction by the Australian Goverment leaves PNG refugee children going hungry
Refugee Action Coalition Media Release Inaction by the Australian government is leaving refugee families destitute. Despite promises from the PNG Immigration minister that the problem would be fixed, refugees still have no food vouchers, income, or access to medical help. Families have run out of food for their children; refugees
We’re in an El Niño – so why has Australia been so wet?
ShutterstockAfter three La Niña summers many of us would have been expecting much hotter and drier conditions this spring and summer after the arrival of El Niño. Instead, in many parts of eastern Australia it’s rained and rained over the last few weeks. El Niño hasn’t gone
Newsnight’s fate is a bad omen for the BBC
Newsnight host Kirsty Wark, who is leaving the show after the next election (Credit: Getty images)
Sydney Condemns Israel’s Colonial Crimes, as the Genocide Resumes in Gaza
Israel got back to defending itself last Friday, which euphemism our PM Anthony Albanese likes to use to describe the wholesale massacre of the walled-in Palestinian population of Gaza, which is a tactic that provides the Netanyahu government carte blanche as it...
Report: Global threat intelligence report
Being an industry that stores a lot of sensitive information, the security community and decision makers in the Australian Public Sector must be up-to-date with the latest trends in cybersecurity and the threats that may prevent them from keeping their databases safe and sound in the future. This issue of
Could you move from your biological body to a computer? An expert explains ‘mind uploading’
ShutterstockImagine brain scanning technology improves greatly in the coming decades, to the point that we can observe how each individual neuron talks to other neurons. Then, imagine we can record all this information to create a simulation of someone’s brain on a computer. This is the concept
CFMEU mourns loss of Labor MP Peta Murphy
CFMEU Media Release The Construction, Forestry, Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) has paid tribute to Labor MP Peta Murphy who has died, aged 50. Ms Murphy died at home on Monday after a brave battle with breast cancer. CFMEU National Secretary Zach Smith said the Member for Dunkley had been a
Washington burning: Trump’s bitter path to the White House
Progressives must take away the allure of Trump and other populists by offering prosperity to all, writes Dr Alex Vickery-Howe. read now…
Ballarat TLC says fascists will never co-opt Eureka Day
The Ballarat Regional Trades and Labour Council said the working people of Ballarat do not support fascists. Kerry Smith reports.
COP28: health is finally on the agenda – but there’s more to do as we face continued climate extremes
Pakistan experienced severe floods in 2022. Asianet-Pakistan/ShutterstockAs global leaders gather in Dubai for COP28, health has finally landed firmly on the climate change agenda, with the first “health day” at the annual UN climate summit taking place yesterday (December 3). Including health in discussions on climate change has never been
‘The Labor family is broken-hearted’: Albanese pays tribute to Peta Murphy, dead at 50
The Labor member for the Victorian seat of Dunkley, Peta Murphy, has died aged 50 after a long struggle with cancer. Murphy was in the House of Representatives as recently as last week, asking a question on Tuesday about housing. Her bravery throughout her illness has been greatly admired
Two charts in Australia’s 2023 climate statement show we are way off track for net zero by 2050
Adwo, ShutterstockClimate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen has announced Australia is “within striking distance” of the government’s 2030 emissions reduction target. The good news was in the 2023 Climate Statement he tabled in parliament late last week. Our commitment under the Paris Agreement is to reduce
At the End of the Land: an avalanche of images that invites us to sit alone in time and space together
Aaron Claringbold/PICAAt the End of the Land, a world premiere production by Western Australian interdisciplinary theatre makers Too Close to the Sun, is an experiential encounter with the liminal space between life and death and other unknowable things. Performed, written and co-devised by Talya Rubin with co-devisor and
The Left’s Feral Menagerie Howls for Hamas
As far as political litmus tests go, we have been spoilt for choice over the last decade. The modern ‘progressive’ Left went off like a frog in a sock over Brexit and then had a splenetic meltdown over Trump, these two pro-working-class, pro-capitalist, democratic-populist earthquakes upsetting the Left’s elitist,
VAD becomes legal in NSW, but Telehealth ban bites
Voluntary Assisted Dying is a now legal end-of-life option in New South Wales, however some people still face discrimination. Suzanne James reports.
Vandalism Offences in Australia
Whether it comes in the form of graffiti or destroying or damaging property, vandalism is common in this day and age, especially in urban areas such as Sydney and other major Australian cities. But it’s important to be aware that while such behaviour may be associated...
Stay or go? Most older Australians want to retire where they are, but renters don’t always get a choice
ShutterstockAs Australia’s population gets older, more people are confronted with a choice: retire where they are or seek new horizons elsewhere. Choosing to grow old in your existing home or neighbourhood is known as “ageing in place”. It enables older people to stay connected to their community and
Increased Criminal Penalties Have Failed to Deter Online Abuse
Thousands of young Australians are exposed to strangers on social media every day. And also every day, a significant number of them deal with some kind of unwanted or unpleasant interactions, or even conduct that can amount to criminal offences such as stalking or...
Pacific Island climate campaigner tells COP28 protest: ‘Phase out, not phase down’
Several hundred demonstrators rallied to call on the federal government to act on the climate as COP28 was underway. Jim McIlroy reports.
Anti-offshore wind farm fishing group is chaired by a former Liberal MP
The Australian Fishing Trade Association says it’s non-partisan after a Greenpeace investigation found links to the Liberal Party. The post Anti-offshore wind farm fishing group is chaired by a former
Queensland’s answer of more prisons for troubled children is wrong
Instead of trying to rehabilitate and guide troubled youths, Queensland has decided to build more prisons to incarcerate those in need of help. read now…
Latest News
Suffering fires and multiple floods, Gippsland expects more after third bout of extremes in two months
The Victorian community is resilient but experiencing fatigue as it battles multiple extreme weather events in a short time span, with more rain forecast in the state’s east from Thursday.
Caught in the crossfire: Can Australia straddle the east west divide?
The dust has barely settled after Australia and China reached an uneasy truce, but our abundance of critical minerals and China’s stranglehold on them has us in the middle of a geopolitical tug of war between America and the Middle Kingdom, writes Ian Verrender.
Grey nomad couple with nowhere to go call for council compassion on backyard camping
Mal and Maggie Butcher have spent years on the road after selling their house. While they love their camper, ill health has slowed them down and they have no permanent site options without drawing the ire of local council.
Why do private schools get more holidays than public schools?
It’s that time of year when it seems the more school fees parents pay, the less time their children spend in school. Why the differences?
‘It really is a miracle’: Experimental treatment brought Tina ‘back from the brink’, but her baby boy gave her the will to live
Tina thought she would never see her baby son again after her health deteriorated eight years after a double lung transplant. But behind the scenes, her medical team were thinking “outside the box”.
SA Water seeks to increase water bills 3.5 per cent above inflation in latest business plan
The corporation says the increases could equal a $71 a year increase over the next four years, but are required to maintain service standards and meet its expenditure requirements.
World News
Morning News Bulletin 5 December 2023
Listen to Australian and world news, and follow trending topics with TRANSCRIPTAustralia and France announce a new bilateral military agreementPalestinians continue to arrive at overcrowded centres following Israeli orders to evacuateAnd in football, the Matildas prepare for their second friendly match against Canada.Foreign Minister Penny Wong and her French counterpart
Britain announces stricter visa measures to reduce net migration – Reuters
Britain announces stricter visa measures to reduce net migration Reuters
Facebook owner Meta faces $600 mln lawsuit from Spanish media – Reuters
Facebook owner Meta faces $600 mln lawsuit from Spanish media Reuters
UK announces rise in salary threshold for foreign workers’ visas
Interior Minister James Cleverly says gov’t will raise minimum salary threshold for foreign skilled workers to 38,700 pounds ($48,800).The British government has announced a package of measures to cut net migration to the United Kingdom, including plans to raise the minimum salary required for foreign workers to be eligible
Will interest rates stay on hold today? It’s likely, but not certain. This is why
Key PointsMost economists expect the Reserve Bank of Australia to keep interest rates at 4.35 per cent this month.The RBA has been lifting interest rates to bring down inflation and the latest figures indicate that is happening.While an increase in December can’t be ruled out, many say there is more
EU states to start debating Ukraine membership talks on Tuesday – Reuters
EU states to start debating Ukraine membership talks on Tuesday Reuters
Morning News Bulletin 5 December 2023
Listen to Australian and world news, and follow trending topics with TRANSCRIPTAustralia and France announce a new bilateral military agreementPalestinians continue to arrive at overcrowded centres following Israeli orders to evacuateAnd in football, the Matildas prepare for their second friendly match against Canada.Foreign Minister Penny Wong and her French counterpart
Britain announces stricter visa measures to reduce net migration – Reuters
Britain announces stricter visa measures to reduce net migration Reuters
Facebook owner Meta faces $600 mln lawsuit from Spanish media – Reuters
Facebook owner Meta faces $600 mln lawsuit from Spanish media Reuters
UK announces rise in salary threshold for foreign workers’ visas
Interior Minister James Cleverly says gov’t will raise minimum salary threshold for foreign skilled workers to 38,700 pounds ($48,800).The British government has announced a package of measures to cut net migration to the United Kingdom, including plans to raise the minimum salary required for foreign workers to be eligible
Will interest rates stay on hold today? It’s likely, but not certain. This is why
Key PointsMost economists expect the Reserve Bank of Australia to keep interest rates at 4.35 per cent this month.The RBA has been lifting interest rates to bring down inflation and the latest figures indicate that is happening.While an increase in December can’t be ruled out, many say there is more
Morning News Bulletin 5 December 2023
Listen to Australian and world news, and follow trending topics with TRANSCRIPTAustralia and France announce a new bilateral military agreementPalestinians continue to arrive at overcrowded centres following Israeli orders to evacuateAnd in football, the Matildas prepare for their second friendly match against Canada.Foreign Minister Penny Wong and her French counterpart
Britain announces stricter visa measures to reduce net migration – Reuters
Britain announces stricter visa measures to reduce net migration Reuters
Facebook owner Meta faces $600 mln lawsuit from Spanish media – Reuters
Facebook owner Meta faces $600 mln lawsuit from Spanish media Reuters
UK announces rise in salary threshold for foreign workers’ visas
Interior Minister James Cleverly says gov’t will raise minimum salary threshold for foreign skilled workers to 38,700 pounds ($48,800).The British government has announced a package of measures to cut net migration to the United Kingdom, including plans to raise the minimum salary required for foreign workers to be eligible
Morning News Bulletin 5 December 2023
Listen to Australian and world news, and follow trending topics with TRANSCRIPTAustralia and France announce a new bilateral military agreementPalestinians continue to arrive at overcrowded centres following Israeli orders to evacuateAnd in football, the Matildas prepare for their second friendly match against Canada.Foreign Minister Penny Wong and her French counterpart
Britain announces stricter visa measures to reduce net migration – Reuters
Britain announces stricter visa measures to reduce net migration Reuters
Facebook owner Meta faces $600 mln lawsuit from Spanish media – Reuters
Facebook owner Meta faces $600 mln lawsuit from Spanish media Reuters
Morning News Bulletin 5 December 2023
Listen to Australian and world news, and follow trending topics with TRANSCRIPTAustralia and France announce a new bilateral military agreementPalestinians continue to arrive at overcrowded centres following Israeli orders to evacuateAnd in football, the Matildas prepare for their second friendly match against Canada.Foreign Minister Penny Wong and her French counterpart
Britain announces stricter visa measures to reduce net migration – Reuters
Britain announces stricter visa measures to reduce net migration Reuters
Facebook owner Meta faces $600 mln lawsuit from Spanish media – Reuters
Facebook owner Meta faces $600 mln lawsuit from Spanish media Reuters
UK announces rise in salary threshold for foreign workers’ visas
Interior Minister James Cleverly says gov’t will raise minimum salary threshold for foreign skilled workers to 38,700 pounds ($48,800).The British government has announced a package of measures to cut net migration to the United Kingdom, including plans to raise the minimum salary required for foreign workers to be eligible
World News
Morning News Bulletin 5 December 2023
Listen to Australian and world news, and follow trending topics with TRANSCRIPTAustralia and France announce a new bilateral military agreementPalestinians continue to arrive at overcrowded centres following Israeli orders to evacuateAnd in football, the Matildas prepare for their second friendly match against Canada.Foreign Minister Penny Wong and her French counterpart
Britain announces stricter visa measures to reduce net migration – Reuters
Britain announces stricter visa measures to reduce net migration Reuters
Facebook owner Meta faces $600 mln lawsuit from Spanish media – Reuters
Facebook owner Meta faces $600 mln lawsuit from Spanish media Reuters
UK announces rise in salary threshold for foreign workers’ visas
Interior Minister James Cleverly says gov’t will raise minimum salary threshold for foreign skilled workers to 38,700 pounds ($48,800).The British government has announced a package of measures to cut net migration to the United Kingdom, including plans to raise the minimum salary required for foreign workers to be eligible
Will interest rates stay on hold today? It’s likely, but not certain. This is why
Key PointsMost economists expect the Reserve Bank of Australia to keep interest rates at 4.35 per cent this month.The RBA has been lifting interest rates to bring down inflation and the latest figures indicate that is happening.While an increase in December can’t be ruled out, many say there is more
EU states to start debating Ukraine membership talks on Tuesday – Reuters
EU states to start debating Ukraine membership talks on Tuesday Reuters
Business & The Economy
WA minister decries board and VC boys club
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Search begins for quantum growth centre operator
The federal government has begun accepting pitches from quantum computing companies to establish the Australian Centre for Quantum Growth, almost six months after the initiative was funded. A grant of up to $18.5 million over four years is now on offer to a consortia of organisations wanting to set
Mundine’s Aura under mushroom cloud
A uranium exploration company that lavished Warren Mundine with hundreds of thousands in remuneration has suffered a fierce rebuke from its shareholders.
ACS chief executive Chris Vein set to retire
Australian Computer Society chief executive Chris Vein is set to leave the information technology professionals association at the end of this month after a year-and-a-half in the top job. Mr Vein, who moved from the US to Australian for the role, will retire at the end of December with
Ex-McKinsey manager named govt’s ‘chief consultant’
Private sector consultants turned public servants will lead the Albanese government’s new in-house consultancy, which was swamped with almost 1000 applications for less than 20 roles. The top job of chief consulting officer has gone to Andrew Nipe, a former McKinsey and Bain consultant who spent the last decade
Home-grown AI is a key building block for our future
What were the most important achievements of the Morrison government? I asked Microsoft Bing chat. Alongside managing the COVID-19 pandemic, the AI chatbot nominated AUKUS, the trilateral security pact between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The pact aims to bolster deterrence and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific
Environment
Transgrid hands out multi-billion dollar contracts for controversial HumeLink build
Transgrid names winners of nearly $3 billion worth of contracts for HumeLink, where work is going ahead in the face of community criticism and ahead of final project approvals. The post Transgrid hands out multi-billion dollar contracts for controversial HumeLink build appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Greed trumps climate as Origin bid voted down by dividend hungry shareholders
Brookfield’s bold bid for Origin Energy and its plans to spend $30 billion on new wind, solar and storage voted down by shareholders more interested in dividends than climate changes and green energy. The post Greed trumps climate as Origin bid voted down by dividend hungry shareholders appeared first on
Rio Tinto plans new solar, battery project for its newest Weipa bauxite mine
A 12 MW solar and 8.8 MW/2.1 MWh battery will power Rio Tinto’s new mine near Weipa and reduce diesel energy consumption by a third. The post Rio Tinto plans new solar, battery project for its newest Weipa bauxite mine appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Rooftop solar installs smash record as households turn to bigger systems, put pressure on coal
Rooftop solar installs smash monthly records in November, as system sizes reach nearly 10kW and the coal industry faces another big bite out of its midday market lunch. The post Rooftop solar installs smash record as households turn to bigger systems, put pressure on coal appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Fossil fuel giants play home ground advantage as climate COP despairs about 1.5°C
COP host says abandoning fossil fuels will send us back to caves, Exxon flies in to boost CCS, NZ does a back flip on oil and gas exploration, and Forrest’s green ammonia push blocked at the port. The post Fossil fuel giants play home ground advantage as climate COP despairs
Time to bring hydrogen hype down to earth and focus on three possible industries
Forget about cars and homes, Australia’s hydrogen strategy should focus on ammonia manufacturing, high-temperature alumina processing, and green iron production. The post Time to bring hydrogen hype down to earth and focus on three possible industries appeared first on RenewEconomy.
