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Crikey Worm: renewables out, 'dispatchables' in
Max Chalmers October 17, 2017
Good morning, early birds. The Coalition's plan to drive down power prices requires energy retailers to buy a certain amount of "dispatchable power", and Iraqi forces attempt to reclaim areas of the country from the Kurds. It's the news you need to know, with Max Chalmers.
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Tips and rumours
Crikey October 16, 2017 1 Comment
Off-field Senate inquiry ... men in the media ... pay-for-play politics ...
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Social media policies just another weapon in the war on journos
Christopher Warren October 16, 2017 2 Comments
A company's social media policy may seem like window-dressing, but under the surface it's just another tool for controlling employees.
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'The government often responds to rulings they don't like by giving ministers greater powers'
Charlie Lewis October 16, 2017 5 Comments
Whenever the government runs into opposition from someone claiming it has broken the rules, the solution is simple: just rewrite the rules.
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Fox tries to placate critics after sexual harassment scandals
Glenn Dyer October 16, 2017 1 Comment
It's unclear as to whether this strategy will convince anyone anywhere.
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How Aurizon blazed a trail for companies wanting to fuck over their employees
Charlie Lewis October 16, 2017
The number of applications to terminate agreements across industries has exploded in recent years. And there's one company largely responsible for this trend.
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ABC's 'exclusive' with HRC ... Hendo's howlers ... Disney copies Aunty ....
Emily Watkins October 16, 2017 11 Comments
Aunty's chat with Hillary Clinton isn't that special. And other media tidbits of the day.
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Crikey Worm: government set to announce new energy plan
Max Chalmers October 16, 2017 4 Comments
Good morning, early birds. The government will finally -- finally -- reveal its energy plan this week as a report from the ACCC reveals the true cause of energy bill price increases, and the US demands a "please explain" from Australia after last week's defence contractor hack. It's the news you need to know, with Max Chalmers.
Plane Talking
Oops, why non-stops to Europe aren't going to 'kill' Middle East hubs
Ben Sandilands Oct 17, 2017 0 comments
The Urbanist
Do the suburbs make you fat?
Alan Davies Oct 17, 2017 1 comments
The Poll Bludger
Essential Research: 52-48 to Labor; YouGov: 51-49 to Coalition
William Bowe Oct 17, 2017 171 comments
The Poll Bludger
Newspoll: 52-48 to Labor in Queensland
William Bowe Oct 17, 2017 0 comments
The Urbanist
That was The week That was...
Alan Davies Oct 16, 2017 1 comments
