Three years ago, the Minns Labor Government was elected with a clear commitment: rebuild public education after more than a decade of Liberal and National neglect. Last week, students and staff across New South Wales returned to schools that are stronger, safer and better resourced because that promise is being honoured. As a mother of […]
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Denise’s Desk: Barnaby Joyce, One Nation and the Politics of Pretending
Denise says there are few things more predictable in Australian politics than Barnaby Joyce putting on the hat, rolling out the country bloke routine, and warning Australians that someone else is coming for their money.
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QW: Police chase near Anzac Day in Armidale
I was on the Barney St side of the Anzac Day event with my 5 year old when the police chase went past. There is no way they did not know that the Anzac Day event was on – there were heaps of cops there. Surely they should have called it off long before the […]
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Letter: New England Families deserve nothing less
I note the appreciation of Kate McGrath for the improvements made to Tamworth state schools and pre-schools. Sadly, the only ”improvement” in Armidale since the retirement of our Independent MP in 2013 has been the Armidale Secondary College debacle. I agree that ”investment in regional communities” should be real public infrastructure that actually improves people’s […]
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QW:Booing Reconciliation
I was disgusted to see people booing the Welcome to Country at dawn services in Sydney and Melbourne. On a day meant to honour sacrifice, dignity and shared remembrance, some chose ignorance and division instead. The booing was especially shameful given the long record of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander service in every major conflict […]
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How introverted CEOs are redefining accountability and culture
Leaders within businesses typically evoke a certain image, with our immediate depictions likely involving an extrovert personality. While this probably has been the focus for businesses to have such people who can ‘command a room’, it’s clear that the age of the introverted CEO is gathering pace. Being introverted as a business leader has often […]
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After 110 years of Anzac Days, Australians remain convinced of its importance
New research has found the Australian public overwhelmingly believes in ANZAC Day’s importance within contemporary society.
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QW: Howard’s Politics of Division
Whenever the Coalition comes under pressure, the same reflex returns: stir anxiety about borders, migration and who belongs here. It is a formula refined during the Howard years and one the party still reaches for when ideas run thin. Instead of serious policies on housing, wages, health or productivity, we get another round of division […]
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QW: NDIS Reform
Australians have two options. Drastic reduction in the number of NDIS clients with a drastic permanent reduction in cost OR Australians soon voting to drop the NDIS altogether. That’s the reality! The NDIS is something we should be proud of but was badly conceived and mis-managed from the outset.
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Marketing Clarity: AI isn’t killing marketing. It’s killing generic marketing.
In her new regular column Marketing Clarity, Ingrid Rothe explains how AI search is changing what kind of content is needed for effective marketing.