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Capitol riot worse than first thought

An atrocity from the outset, new information reveals an even uglier truth of the Capitol insurr ...  
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EDITORIAL: Morrison crew backs Capitol coup

As the ugliness that is the United States insurgence continues to unfold, many Australians remain ...  
6 January 2021: America's new 'day of infamy'

Political unrest within the White House led to a domestic terrorism event some in the media have ...  
Social media fueled the Capitol insurrection — but it wasn't the sole cause

There is a lot of focus on the contribution social media has made to the current political crisis ...  
America's global authority disgrace as leaders condemn Trump

The once-mighty United States of America is now being openly mocked by its rivals, its adversaries ...  
Even the U.S. Capitol attack is an opportunity for climate deniers

Prominent climate science deniers moved rapidly to spread false and misleading conspiracy theories ...  
Scott Morrison's 'distress', not condemnation of U.S. Congress attack

If the PM does not make his allegiances clear, we must assume he supports the seditious actions of ...  
Trump's legacy: A global fascist movement

Donald Trump’s base has become increasingly radical and violent and the expansion of this ...  
America's dilemma: 147 lawmakers still support a delusional madman

Where do the disunited states of America go now, with 147 Republican lawmakers still supporting a ...  
Treasury’s latest population projections seem hard to believe

While the Treasury’s December 2020 population forecasts seem unrealistic, they're still more ...  
An open letter to President Donald Trump after inciting domestic terrorism

Dr Lee Duffield penned a message to the man responsible for the rioters who broke into Washingt ...  
Students suffer under sluggish welfare system

Centrelink payments aren't doing enough to support University students, who are having to work ...  
Julian Assange still not in the clear from prosecution or persecution

District Justice Vanessa Baraitser gave supporters of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange a surprise ...  
Daylight saving in the sunshine state of Queensland

On 1 January 2021 the 1990 Queensland Cabinet Papers were released, including a Cabinet Minute on ...  
Wren's week: Victoria leads way in managing COVID-19 infections

The Victorian Government has used best practice to contain COVID-19, which other states and ...  
Compliance is a must: What we can learn about COVID-19 safety from Toronto

Australia's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic is to be praised when compared to cities still ...  
Australia, China and the weaponising of trade

Australia seems hell-bent of damaging its economic security in the interests of being in the ...  
Government and companies must do more to protect delivery drivers

Rather than spending millions on advertising, companies like Menulog should be prioritising the ...  
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