RK Crosby says she thought Barnaby Joyce was one of the smartest strategists in conservative politics, but joining One Nation is just dumb.
Opinion
Posted inSocial
‘Make the platforms safer’: what young people really think about the social media ban
From next Wednesday, thousands of young Australians under 16 will lose access to their accounts across ten social media platforms, as the teen social media ban takes effect.
Posted inOpinion, Social
Ensemble Apsley sheer joy
Richard Maddox says move over Australian Chamber Orchestra – there’s a new kid on the block.
Posted inEnvironmental, Political
Theft of farmers land by stealth
Australia has grown and prospered for over 200 years because we have very strong property rights preservation so when a person buys a property you can be confident that it won’t be taken away by government except in rare circumstances when it’s need for infrastructure, but in those circumstances they have to pay just terms […]
Posted inRegional
Spending money to make money
Deni McKenzie writes that Armidale Regional Council’s ideas of investing in the future seem to be out of whack.
Posted inPolitical, Something to Think About
Why is Canberra hogging the Indigenous Procurement pie?
Dean Foley writes there is something really odd going on in Indigenous procurement, and our communities are missing out.
Posted inEnvironmental, Opinion
In the fight for clean energy, regional voices deserve better
Regional communities support renewables, but misinformation is creating confusion and anxiety. After hearing farmers’ real experiences, I told the Senate that Australia urgently needs trusted Local Energy Hubs to give people clear, factual information.
Posted inPolitical, Something to Think About
When did ‘net zero’ become just another term for renewables?
RK Crosby says the term ‘net zero’ does not mean ‘renewable energy’ and we’ll continue to be stuck on these issues until we’re talking about the same thing.
Posted inSocial, Something to Think About
Boys are still in the grip of crippling masculine stereotypes
Michael Flood from QUT says rigid norms of manhood, based in manly confidence and toughness, are still influential for young men.
Posted inPolitical, Regulars
Compassion, Not Cruelty, Should Guide Our Parliament
Denise McHugh writes the Barnaby Joyce and Andrew Hastie are exploiting heartbreak for political gain.