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Health July 2, 2022
The next coronavirus variant is already here
New research shows the latest Omicron strains are more able to infect people who have been vaccinated, and multiple infections can cause future serious illness.
Economy July 2, 2022
Reserve Bank: ‘If you know about monetary policy, you’re disqualified’
As a review is set to begin into the Reserve Bank of Australia, questions are being asked about its opaque operations and the absence of qualifications on its board.
Law & Crime July 2, 2022
Inside the police crackdown on Blockade Australia
As Blockade Australia concludes a week of climate protests in Sydney, police are using extraordinary tactics against the group, arresting and rearresting dozens of people.
Economy July 2, 2022
Profits up, wages down in today’s Australia
As Australia attempts to control inflation, it is ignoring the impacts of monopoly ownership and price gouging.
IR July 2, 2022
Papua New Guinea’s election challenges
On the election trail in Papua New Guinea, political campaigns are awash with money and guns but reformers are trying to turn the tide against corruption.
World July 2, 2022
NATO places 260,000 more troops on high alert
US creates a five-nation group to strengthen ties with Pacific Islands. Sri Lanka’s economic crisis deepens. Impact of the overturning of Roe v Wade.
Politics June 25, 2022
While it is still early days, it is becoming clear that the Coalition and their media sycophants didn’t believe they would lose the election. They seem unprepared to move on. Beyond the immediate disappointment – both individually, for those who …
World June 25, 2022
China, India step in to buy Russian oil refused by Europe
Kiribati’s lack of rain ‘a disaster’. Hundreds dead in Ethiopian massacre. Brazil’s brave land defenders murdered.
Immigration June 25, 2022
The last-ditch attempt to deport the Biloela family
Days before the federal election, the Morrison government sent an unexpected letter to the Nadesalingam family, threatening to bar any further bridging visas.
Health June 25, 2022
Kate, 17, was taken to hospital for surgery to improve her life. It has led to a months-long battle with the hospital and the NDIS for a dramatically increased support plan.
Politics June 25, 2022
Exclusive: Morrison’s late change to ministerial standards
In one of his last acts as prime minister, Scott Morrison amended the ministerial standards to finally deal with sexual assault and harassment.
Resources June 25, 2022
Energy crisis: The truth behind the price surge
The near collapse of the east coast energy market has its roots in decades of political appeasement directed at fossil fuel interests.
