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Industrial relations reform negotiations at loggerheads — but not for long

Progress with the ongoing industrial relations reform negotiations has been slow, with both sides ...  
Coalition's climate win claim doesn't add up

Australia could struggle to meet emission reduction targets despite Angus Taylor's claim of Kyoto ...  
The Eden-Monaro ballot tryst

The Eden-Monaro By-election proved to be an entertaining democratic flirtation offering something ...  
What is really wrong with our media: The Eden Monaro example

Only by supporting progressive, independent, factual and fearless news sources, can Australians ...  
VIDEO: Bloody Idiot of the Week — Episode 16: Life is a Barton Highway

This week, we bring you amateur idiocy, as well as polished professional idiots from the smorg ...  
Trump's COVID-19 response: America's reality check

As those on America’s front lines fight to save lives from COVID-19, the President fights to ...  
An Australian republic must inspire and include all

As social movements build in opposition to authoritarian populism around the world, we have to ...  
Coalition Government cannot use COVID-19 as an excuse for its failings

The Coalition and some media outlets have capitalised on the COVID-19 crisis for political points ...  
The Morrison Government's robodebt cover-up lies

Rather than offer an apology, Scott Morrison has shifted the blame for the robodebt scandal to a ...  
Sexual misconduct in the Australian jazz scene needs to be discussed

Misogyny and sexual harassment are a problem within the Australian jazz scene, similar to that of ...  
Heroes and villains emerge from the Trade Union Royal Commission

Of those involved in the Trade Union Royal Commission, some have triumphed whereas others have ...  
After JobSeeker ends, we need a new unemployment system

We should take lessons learnt from the economic stimuli offered during the pandemic to restructure ...  
A wake up call to end Australia's ongoing racism

While gradual steps are being taken to end the racist attitudes prevalent in Australia, more still ...  
How China's Virgin Australia sold out the national interest

A story involving an aviation project backed by Chinese companies was shut down after media ...  
Vaping 'victory' is far from a win, just another LNP con

While it may appear the Government is working in favour of vape users, a closer look at their ...  
What is really wrong with the country: 10 Years of Quiet Australians

Quiet Australians need to become noisy and well-informed Australians and take back control of ...  
‘No one cares about us’: Lives of detainees in alternative places of detention

Hotels have become detention centres for many asylum seekers, each with their own problems and ...  
Is this another JobKeeper bungle?

After an initial $60 billion bungle, the JobKeeper figures still don't seem to be adding up.  
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