australia
But what can we do? – The World is Not Enough
https://worldisnotenough.org/2025/08/14/but-what-can-we-do/
A simple step we can all take to help stem the rise of fascism. Unfortunately it's not what most of our leaders are doing.
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The Season, by Helen Garner
https://www.textpublishing.com.au/books/the-season
It’s footy season in Melbourne, and Helen Garner is following her grandson’s under-16s team. She not only goes to every game (give or take), but to every training session too, shivering on the sidelines at dusk, fascinated by the spectacle.She’s a passionate Western Bulldogs fan (with an imperfect
The government has asked for bold proposals. Maybe it’s time to consider taxing the family home
https://theconversation.com/the-government-has-asked-for-bold-proposals-maybe-its-time-to-consider-taxing-the-family-home-262323
When it comes to improving the fairness of the tax system, this is no time to be squeamish.
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‘Mind-blowing’: inside the highest human-occupied ice age site found in Australia | Indigenous Australians | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/jun/17/dargan-cave-shelter-ice-age-site
The Dargan cave, in the upper reaches of the Blue Mountains, was previously believed too hostile for human habitation
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How mainstream media and politicians fuelled Australia's biggest far-right rally
https://www.lamestream.com.au/how-mainstream-media-and-politicians-fuelled-australias-biggest-far-right-rally/
Six takeaways from the March for Australia and why it should be a wake-up call.
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The ‘justice warrior’ who has raised the ire of Chris Minns
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/the-justice-warrior-who-has-raised-the-ire-of-chris-minns-20250729-p5min0.html
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Gay and bisexual men will soon be able to donate blood and plasma
https://theconversation.com/gay-and-bisexual-men-will-soon-be-able-to-donate-blood-and-plasma-259136
In the future, risk-assessments for whole blood won’t be based on sexual orientation.
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The senator, the ex-PM and the lobby group: Price’s crusade to remake the Liberals
https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/the-senator-the-ex-pm-and-the-lobby-group-price-s-crusade-to-remake-the-liberals-20250911-p5mueu.html
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Pro-Israel group lobbied La Trobe and Bendigo Writers Festival over Palestinian academic's inclusion
https://www.deepcutnews.com/p/exclusive-pro-israel-group-lobbied
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