Kosovo’s independence: a battle lostThe UN has upheld Kosovo’s declaration of independence from Serbia. The battle for Kosovo may have been lost, writes Simon Tisdall, but this legal decision sets an important precedent for other separatist groups.
July, 2010
Election Tracker: Day 5 — Abbott and Gillard in northern NSW truce
It was a quiet day all round yesterday, but Kevin Rudd continues to feed the news cycle with revelations he sent his chief of staff to high-level security meeting. Here’s the low down on day 4.
US Democrats take on climate change, Rudd style
The ALP aren’t the only elected political party who can talk up climate change then spectacularly fail to deliver. Lacking widespread support, the Democrats have swapped a comprehensive energy bill for a much milder alternative.
Tony vs. Tony
Tony Abbott is a conviction politician whose views, ideological or otherwise, are not representative of the general population. His greatest impediment is…himself, writes Richard Marles.
The rules for Sunday’s debate are in. No pinching, folks.
Yesterday Press Gallery president Phillip Hudson distributed the rules for Sunday night’s debate as agreed between the two parties.
Keane’s Talking Points: worst climate change policy eva
There’s every chance the Government will find a way to have an even worse climate change policy than the Liberals, a truly impressive feat.
The front pages: climate change, a jailbird senator and cops eating corn
How the nation’s newspapers are leading this morning.
Irvine: Beware the (economic) bogeyman
Why do the Coalition fling so much mud at Labor in relation to debt and interest rates? The answer is simple: because the economic bogeyman is a very effective monster to haunt the government with, irrespective of the facts, writes Jessica Irvine.
Campaign Crikey morning edition: Day 6
“Stop demonising the mining industry [that has] at least as great a love for this country and a care for its indigenous people as you will ever have.”
Disillusion and apathy: welcome to politics, 2010 style
The 2007 election saw the spectacular ousting of a Prime Minister both widely respected and widely reviled. There was talk of revolutions and the end of an era. But this year it’s very hard to get excited about anything, writes Misha Adair.
ABC News 24 races to air
ABC News 24 is go. So how did it look on opening night? There were a few technical glitches, but it was a slick and impressive promotion for the new channel.
Kevin Rudd and Princess Di. Same diff, right?
Kevin Rudd’s return to the media spotlight via his visit to Coorparoo State School was a strange spectacle during which the former PM said virtually nothing to the press. His reticence couldn’t help but remind Annabel Crabb of a certain quietly spoken Princess…
How the iPad is improving health service delivery in the NT
The iPad is not just good for games, youtube and surfing the web - it can also be used for more meritorious purposes. Greg Henschke explains how Apple’s tablet computer is improving the lives of Aborigines in the Northern Territory.
How to make chocolate from scratch
Did you know chocolate starts off as white goo? Read this fascinating tale of a visit to Costa Rica, where cacao pods are ripened, dried out in the sunshine and ground until a delicious cocoa powder appears.
A scientific look at Inception
Do the out-there ideas at the heart of Christopher Nolan’s dreamscape action SCI-FI Inception have any footing in reality? Here is a spoiler free guide to some of the concepts the movie raises.
It’s sad but Aker just had to go
The Western Bulldogs decided that they were better off without Jason Akermanis. It’s sad, but true, says Mike Sheahan.
Who won the news cycle? Kev comes to the Coalition’s aid
The campaigning day ended up very much in the Coalition’s favour, with Tony Abbott really not having to do anything much.
Key demographics holding policy hostage in the race to the bottom
In policy terms this is turning into one of the worst elections of the modern era. As with immigration, education funding is being skewed by politicians’ efforts to appeal to swinging voters.
Crikey Clarifier: Will ‘Choc Finger’ foiling mean we pay more for coffee and chocolate?
For those of us who live on caffeine and sugar, it’s exactly the news we didn’t want to hear. Coffee and cocoa prices soaring to record highs on the commodities market, so are these prices here to stay?
Possum: what size the ALP vote hit from closing rolls early?
When Julia Gillard announced August 21 as the election date rather than August 28, one of the consequences was that the electoral roll closed a week earlier than it ordinarily could have — providing very little time for younger voters to get themselves on the roll.
The nation’s New Idea readers help widen the gender gap
Julia Gillard has a priceless asset when it comes to campaigning — Australia’s women’s magazines love her, and they have a widespread readership.
Queensland abortion law — entrenched in the 19th century
The fact that abortion law is state law in Australia is an archaic hangover from colonial times. There are now enormous differences between states in the ability of women to access abortion, writes Professor Caroline de Costa, James Cook University School of Medicine, Cairns
Beware of climate policy promises
In the coming days the Gillard government will launch its new climate policy. Andrew Macintosh revisits some history on recent climate-related programs.
Big Harto: forget ABC 24/7, for the price of a carpetbag steak you can have Sky
Obviously round-the-clock state television has worked out well in Syria, Iran and North Korea. But is it right for Australia? asks fake CEO of News Limited John (@BigHarto) Hartigan.
