Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey says There is one thing everyone is talking about across all of Australia, and that is the access and cost of fuel.
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Posted inFeatured, Political, Regulars
Denise’s Desk: Discontent is fertile ground for One Nation — but it is not the answer
Denise says One Nation’s performance in South Australia’s election is less of a breakthrough and more of a symptom.
Posted inPolitical, Regulars
Begin Rant: We never dealt with COVID and it shows
RK Crosby writes that according to a One Nation fan, she is responsible for fuel prices, his unemployment, whatever was wrong with his car, a court decision denying him custody of his children, the lack of staff at the front desk, the war with Iran, the general state of the world, and some sprawling conspiracy…
Posted inPolitical, Something to Think About
Opinion: What is it about the hat?
Kath Jacobs writes that a disturbing number of people are obsessed with Barnaby’s hat, and are missing the real issues.
Posted inPolitical, Regulars, Something to Think About
Denise’s Desk: When Repetition Replaces Reality
Denise says trust in democratic institutions is not strengthened by continually telling citizens that their country is broken.
Posted inPolitical, Regulars
Begin Rant: Where art thou, Barnaby?
RK Crosby says if Barnaby Joyce is too busy campaigning for One Nation to fight for New England, we deserve better.
Posted inPolitical, Something to Think About
Opinion: Is democracy the worst form of government – apart from all the others?
James Ley asks five experts about the strengths and weaknesses of democracy, the face evidence that trust in democratic institutions is declining.
Posted inPolitical, Regulars
Denise’s Desk: Why flirting with One Nation is bad for Farrer — and worse for New England
Denise says the Farrer by-election might seem a long way from New England, but the political warning signs it is sending should concern regional communities everywhere.
Posted inPolitical, Regulars
Roy’s Roundup: drought, flood, and more
Read the latest newsletter from Member for Barwon Roy Butler
Posted inIdeas, Opinion, Political
Opinion: X’s algorithm can shift political views in weeks – and the effects last
A new real-world study reveals that X’s “For You” algorithm nudges users toward conservative content and following right-leaning accounts, with effects that linger even after the algorithm is turned off.