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Reporters as ‘co-conspirators’ in Obama’s war on journalism

Reporters as ‘co-conspirators’ in Obama’s war on journalism

The Obama administration is engaged in a war on investigative journalism, backed by national security laws. The internet may free up information, but it also aids government surveillance.

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Hope for peace in Syria fades as Russia backs away

Hope for peace in Syria fades as Russia backs away

Fighting has escalated in Syria, and Russia has started to arm pro-Assad forces. A peaceful end to the civil war is looking less and less likely.

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Sudden outbreak of responsibility from both parties on budget

Sudden outbreak of responsibility from both parties on budget

The Coalition’s sudden enthusiasm for spending cuts is rather hypocritical — but a welcome embrace of fiscal responsibility. Both major parties are lifting their game, improving the dire standards in political debate.

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Crikey Clarifier: why is the EU carbon scheme hitting our budget?
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Crikey Clarifier: why is the EU carbon scheme hitting our budget?

Europe’s low carbon price hit Australia’s budget last week in a big way. Erwin Jackson from the Climate Institute explains why, and looks at what might happen next.

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The Power Index: election deciders, the pollsters at #10

Polling will definitely influence the election outcome on September 14 — but not necessarily in the way you think. Evidence that polling directly influences how people vote is mixed — especially in Australia where nobody wants to be the front-runner.

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Another CEO for Seven in shaky TV times

Seven West Media has another CEO — the second in less than a year. TV man Tim Worner will take over from Don Voelte in July, the company announced to the ASX today.

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Hapless Cameron battling Tory enemies within

David Cameron is struggling to keep the Tories together. The party is split on same-sex marriage and the European Union, showing up some poor leadership attributes in the Prime Minister.

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Govt massaging the truth on local government referendum

The Gillard government is pressing ahead with its referendum on local government; a draft amendment was issued last week. But is it being straight with the public on what the change would actually mean?

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Slim pickings: the mystery man behind Gates

Bill Gates has overtaken Carlos Slim as the world’s richest man. Who? The Mexican civil engineer turned telecommunications king has extraordinary market penetration and a deep cash pool.

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‘Chocolate-box TV’: Carlton blasts Hadley Oz Story ‘travesty’

Fairfax columnist Mike Carlton is a staunch defender of the ABC, but not last night’s Australian Story program on 2GB’s Ray Hadley. He plans to lodge a formal complaint.

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Surprise surprise, asylum seekers turn out to be genuine

Unsurprisingly, new data reveals more than 90 percent of asylum seekers who arrived to Australia by boat this year were found to be genuine. But, of course, the government wants to have it both ways on this issue, writes Charles Richardson.

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Election Deciders
Forget Tony Abbott and Julia Gillard, who’ll really decide the federal election? The Power Index profiles the influential insiders, flacks and tabloid hacks whose frenzied focus will be firmly fixed
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