Cost-of-living pressures, terror attacks, widening inequality and financial crises — it’s no wonder Australians are angry. Yet danger lies in scapegoating, writes Professor Alan Gamlen
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Denise’s Desk: Why does Pauline Hanson want to defund the ABC?
Denise says Pauline Hanson has a long and difficult history with the national broadcaster, a well-developed dislike of difficult questions and, at times, a remarkably thin political skin. So, is this really about taxpayers and ratings — or is it about the journalism?
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Denise’s Desk: When Seeing Is No Longer Believing
Denise says technology was supposed to make life easier and education better, but she’s now wondering whether we have spent enough time thinking about what it might be taking from us in return.
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Denise’s Desk: Just how many feet can one man fit in his mouth?
Denise says another week of Barnaby Joyce headlines raises a more important question for New England: amid all the noise, where is the representation?
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Begin Rant: Stopping misinformation at the source
If you were told Armidale is going to have no water for three years because of renewable developments, would you believe it? RK Crosby writes that ultimately the only way to stop misinformation is at the source.
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Chaffey’s Corner: Councils’ shoestring budgets hanging on by a thread
In his latest newsletter, Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey says Councils are struggling to provide the necessities for their communities.
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Opinion: Why Payday Super is more than just a payroll change
Laurence McLean writes that Payday Super is one of the most significant workplace reforms in years with an operational impact that goes well beyond payroll.
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Begin Rant: Righto Pauline, let’s fire the liar
RK Crosby is in furious agreement with Pauline Hanson: we absolutely should fire the liar.
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Chaffey’s Corner: Concern and confusion post-budget
In his latest newsletter, Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey says there’s been a lot of confusion after the budget.
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Opinion: Kids on social media more than two hours a day at higher risk of mental illness
A new study found there is a significant risks from heavier use of social media by children. Read what the study found.