What does an asylum seeker face on entering Australian waters under Australia’s new processing deal with Malaysia? Based on the policy detail and anecdotes from advocates and journalists, Crikey tracks the journey.
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With Tassie logging deal done, what about our other forests?
Environmentalists are crying out for federal government intervention and regulation on environmental policies nationwide following the government’s payout deal struck with Tasmania’s lumber industry over the weekend.
Coal seam gas miners’ water bargaining potentially tainted
Mining companies are winning the support of farmers in the Dalby Downs region of North Queensland by offering to return water used during the process of coal seam gas extraction, despite concerns about water quality.
Daily Proposition: The meat-eaters guide to tofu
Meat eaters fear tofu. But the almost tasteless prism of healthiness, high in protein and low in salt and cholesterol, can be spiced up with some saucy additions to help satisfy unhealthy urges, says Andrew Duffy.
Crikey Clarifier: Crikey Clarifier: why aren’t we confident to shop?
Late yesterday department store David Jones shocked investors by announcing its second-half profits could slide by as much as 12%. So in a stable economy why aren’t we confident enough to spend?
Crikey Clarifier: Do we have a handle on Hendra?
Since late June eight horses have died from the Hendra virus and dozens of people who made contact with sick horses are now being tested. So do we have a handle on it? Andrew Duffy spoke to Australian Veterinary Association president Barry Smith.
Ask the economists: are the levers right to reduce emissions?
Julia Gillard’s answer to climate change still left a number of questions in the minds of economists. Will her economic levers result in lower emissions? Crikey asked some of the nation’s top economists.
Business’ $10m carbon tax rally — will anyone show up?
Confusion surrounds the fledgling Australian Trade and Industry Alliance and its advertising campaign against the federal government’s carbon price scheme, with industry groups unsure of its membership or direction, writes Crikey intern Andrew Duffy.
Media wrap: Strauss-Kahn walks free … and back into politics?
Assault charges levelled against ex-IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn are on the verge of collapse after details emerged late last week that his accuser had repeatedly lied to law enforcement officials. Now he could return to politics.
Daily Proposition: Knit one, purl one online
As winter goes on and your much loved woolies start to emulate your regular diet and exercise plan by falling apart, why not fill in some spare time by replacing them with your own warm creations? Adalya Nash Hussein explains how.
Should you let babies cry? Govt website at odds with experts
Training babies to sleep through the night using the popular “controlled crying” technique can be damaging to their development, according to a leading youth mental health group, directly contradicting information provided by a federal government website. Larissa Nicholson reports.
Funding cuts force closure of ‘occasional’ child care centres
Funding to neighbourhood-based occasional child care was cut in the last federal budget. While most states have picked up the slack, Victorian centres are set to close. Mothers and support groups are unhappy, writes Iona Salter.
Media wrap: ailing president has Yemen holding its breath
Revelations that Yemen’s president Ali Abdullah Saleh was more gravely injured than previously reported have cast doubts over his ability to resume leadership in coming days. And protesters continue to exert pressure, writes Iona Salter.
Daily Proposition: Listen up, cool cats … just listen
The Melbourne International Jazz Festival kicked off on Saturday. Tonight’s highlights include New York’s hip-hop inspired Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, drummer Jim Black’s AlasNoAxis, and traffic. Yes, traffic. Iona Salter explains.
Parliamentary Privilege’s Greatest Hits
Parliamentarians have a long history of using parliamentary privilege to say whatever they desire, writes Crikey intern Esther Ooi.
Ratko Mladic: the rap sheet of the ‘butcher of Bosnia’
The 16-year manhunt for Ratko Mladic has finally ended following his arrest yesterday. Crikey looks back at key dates during the tyrannical rule of Mladic as a military commander.
The ugly price of kid beauty: inside the Oz-bound pageants
There’s outrage at parents pushing their daughters into US-style beauty pageants, but the sting for participants could be the bill for competing, writes Crikey intern Esther Ooi.
Daily Proposition: Let them eat (banana) cake
As the months become progressively colder, it’s time to rug up in your winter woollies and hibernate. That means cranking up the oven and baking a cake to Crikey intern Esther Ooi.
Daily Proposition: Afghani food, a world away from war
It’s a country we mainly hear about in bleak ABC news crosses to Sally Sara. But Afghani food in Australia is a wondrous world away from roadside bombs and terror groups, says Crikey intern Esther Ooi.
Crikey Clarifier: government’s visa changes v TPVs
The government’s proposed changes to reintroduce temporary visas for certain asylum seekers is worse than Howard-era TPVs, according to Julian Burnside. Crikey intern Anokhee Shah reports.
Why some businesses are lining up to support a carbon tax
The list of businesses, unions and lobby groups opposing the carbon tax seemingly grows longer every day. But what about the companies who support pricing carbon, asks Crikey intern Anokhee Shah?
Daily Proposition: Watch the battle of Kong
Seth Gordon’s 2007 debut documentary The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters? follows Steve Wiebe’s struggle to be recognised as the world Donkey Kong highest score holder. It’s a fascinating insight to men’s self-perception and self-worth, says Laura Griffin.
Maroon-blooded rebel radio call sends Courier Mail, 2GB to court
Crikey / Crikey Intern / Wednesday, 6 July 2011
Brisbane’s Courier Mail began the morning popping champagne corks to celebrate its all-Maroon radio call of tonight’s deciding State of Origin clash. But later today it will be in court fighting for the right to broadcast its stunt to readers, writes Lawrence Bull.