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Evidence keeps accumulating that Donald Trump will always put commercial interests ahead of security. But we tell ourselves to believe otherwise.
Liz Truss is constantly being silenced, across stages and media platforms the world over. But, thank God, no more.
Union boss appointed to board by Labor did nothing wrong posting anti-Liberal content to social media, minister says
Industry Minister Tim Ayres defended the actions of a member of the National Reconstruction Fund board who was described as a ‘friend’ of his.
‘The whole area feels like we’re doing a lot of sitting around, sort of hoping things don’t go too badly wrong.’
A surprise reshuffle at Qantas has seen a nod to significant investment in AI and tech. But tinkering around with senior execs won’t fix the airline’s core problems.
‘This graduation feels like a small light after a long dark time. A reminder that hope and strength can survive, even here.’
Taxpayers treated like mugs for a Big Sport stadium stitch-up — while Tasmanians don’t matter at all
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How data centres are killing Australia’s climate progress
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‘I completely refute that’: Top anti-corruption official denies boss had ‘incentive’ to mislead Senate
The Age and SMH removed Gaza references from Kerry O’Brien’s Walkleys speech
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‘Jobs for mates’ review shows this is an arrogant government dripping with contempt for integrity
Labor sat on a report on cozy board appointments for two years, then released a risible set of ‘principles’ that will do nothing to end cronyism — it’s all part of an increasingly grubby government.
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