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Where are the strong Liberal women?
The Liberal Party needs the votes of women to win the next election but only high-profile women can win preselection for the Party, writes an angry SA Liberal.
Gaza bloggers report from the ground
On the ground in Gaza, a handful of bloggers have continued to transmit compelling stories, writes Antony Loewenstein.
Fuel reduction burns not included in Australia’s C02 accounting
With huge fuel reduction burns planned for this fire season, Crikey naturalist Lionel Elmore asks why the carbon they create is being ignored by foresters and others.
Morgan poll shows no bounce for Turnbull led Libs
Malcolm Turnbull’s elevation to the leadership came at an unfortunate time, writes Bernard Keane. Does that explain the lack of a poll bounce?
Garnaut out thinks the government on trade exposure
The government wants to give free permits to industries affected by a national carbon trading scheme. But Professor of Economics Joshus Gans argues Ross Garnaut’s solution is superior.
McCain fumbles the bailout and possibly his campaign
John McCain might have done just enough this week amid the financial crisis to destroy his chances of the winning the presidency. And if he hasn’t, Bernard Keane argues W. is poised to finish the the job for him.
Nick Berman, political wannabe, and his failed overseas students’ college
Another overseas students’ college has failed and while there are staff to pay and students to reimburse, it’s also bad timing for its owner, councillor Nick Berman, writes Alex Mitchell.
The Oz dons its fatigues, re-ignites the culture wars
The Australian is frothing at the mouth at the appointment of Stuart McIntryre to the National Cirriculum Board. Not an entirely surprising development, writes Overland editor Jeff Sparrow.
Flannery: Garnaut has made a good first step
Speaking exclusively to Crikey, Tim Flannery has solid praise for the emissions targets set today by Ross Garnaut, but says the game could change drastically in as little as five years from now.
Milne: Still time for PM Rudd to lead
It’s not too late for Rudd and Wong still have a chance to lead from the front, writes Greens senator Christine Milne.
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