Trump’s mongrel punt
Bob Bowker

Trump’s mongrel punt

In the Australian vernacular, a mongrel punt is an erratic kick forward of a football which leaves those participating in the game with an awkward choice between contesting possession (possibly at the cost of broken fingers) and waiting to see where the ball bounces.

Sidoti and Saul on what we can and must do to stop the killing
Ben Saul,  Chris Sidoti

Sidoti and Saul on what we can and must do to stop the killing

Appearing yesterday at Canberra's National Press Club, Chris Sidoti and Ben Saul laid out the things Australia can and must do to play our proper part to end the genocide. In coming days we will run the text of both speeches, and the questions that followed. For now it is well worth your time to watch two genuine leaders.

Government secrecy 2, the public interest 0. Again
Paddy Gourley

Government secrecy 2, the public interest 0. Again

When it comes to keeping a tight rein on information, the Albanese Government does a great job of practising what it preaches.


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Peace without justice
Sawsan Madina

Peace without justice

We are told that Trump's Gaza Peace Plan envisages a potential pathway to a future Palestinian state.

‘Stunning reversal’: New York Times poll finds US support for Israel has plummeted
Julia Conley

‘Stunning reversal’: New York Times poll finds US support for Israel has plummeted

“Though this was utterly unthinkable even five years ago,” said one journalist, “it’s now reflected in poll after poll, and is so entrenched it’s hard to imagine it can be reversed.”

Trump says climate change is a hoax. Are we in safer hands with the ‘commos’?
Ross Gittins

Trump says climate change is a hoax. Are we in safer hands with the ‘commos’?

When you hear that malevolent old fool Donald Trump tell the United Nations that climate change is “the greatest con job ever perpetrated on the world”, it’s hard to resist throwing up your arms in despair. If mighty America won’t set a good example, what hope is there for the rest of us?

The Apocalypse and the Antichrist
Noel Turnbull

The Apocalypse and the Antichrist

For US multi-billionaire Peter Thiel, 23 September must have been a rather disappointing day.

China is likely to surpass its new emissions target. Australia should emulate its energy plan
Tim Buckley,  AM Jonson,  Caroline Wang

China is likely to surpass its new emissions target. Australia should emulate its energy plan

In an address to the UN General Assembly last week, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced China’s target to reduce carbon emissions by 7-10% from their peak by 2035, with the goal of achieving even higher levels.

‘Deeply Un-American’: Trump tells generals to use US cities as military 'training grounds’
Brett Wilkins

‘Deeply Un-American’: Trump tells generals to use US cities as military 'training grounds’

“Wake up, people, the US is fast approaching a point of no return,” warned one critic, who said the president’s alarming rhetoric “comes right out of the fascism playbook.

Palestine, hate and the fantasy of White Australia
Rachel Matthews

Palestine, hate and the fantasy of White Australia

Last week, as the prime minister confirmed Australia would recognise Palestine, far right protesters still hit Melbourne’s streets.

Critics sceptical that Trump-Netanyahu peace plan will work as outlined
Brad Reed

Critics sceptical that Trump-Netanyahu peace plan will work as outlined

One critic noted Trump’s plan for Gaza “contains numerous opportunities for Netanyahu to renege on his commitments, as he has repeatedly done in the past.

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Trump’s mongrel punt
Bob Bowker

Trump’s mongrel punt

In the Australian vernacular, a mongrel punt is an erratic kick forward of a football which leaves those participating in the game with an awkward choice between contesting possession (possibly at the cost of broken fingers) and waiting to see where the ball bounces.

Sidoti and Saul on what we can and must do to stop the killing
Ben Saul,  Chris Sidoti

Sidoti and Saul on what we can and must do to stop the killing

Appearing yesterday at Canberra's National Press Club, Chris Sidoti and Ben Saul laid out the things Australia can and must do to play our proper part to end the genocide. In coming days we will run the text of both speeches, and the questions that followed. For now it is well worth your time to watch two genuine leaders.

Peace without justice
Sawsan Madina

Peace without justice

We are told that Trump's Gaza Peace Plan envisages a potential pathway to a future Palestinian state.

‘Stunning reversal’: New York Times poll finds US support for Israel has plummeted
Julia Conley

‘Stunning reversal’: New York Times poll finds US support for Israel has plummeted

“Though this was utterly unthinkable even five years ago,” said one journalist, “it’s now reflected in poll after poll, and is so entrenched it’s hard to imagine it can be reversed.”

Palestine, hate and the fantasy of White Australia
Rachel Matthews

Palestine, hate and the fantasy of White Australia

Last week, as the prime minister confirmed Australia would recognise Palestine, far right protesters still hit Melbourne’s streets.

Critics sceptical that Trump-Netanyahu peace plan will work as outlined
Brad Reed

Critics sceptical that Trump-Netanyahu peace plan will work as outlined

One critic noted Trump’s plan for Gaza “contains numerous opportunities for Netanyahu to renege on his commitments, as he has repeatedly done in the past.

Trump's peace plan shows Netanyahu has outmanoeuvred yet another American president
John Lyons

Trump's peace plan shows Netanyahu has outmanoeuvred yet another American president

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has outmanoeuvred yet another American president.

Trump’s Gaza peace plan welcomed by Arab and Islamic countries, the West
Elis Gjevori

Trump’s Gaza peace plan welcomed by Arab and Islamic countries, the West

The Palestinian Authority joins regional leaders in welcoming US president’s 20-point peace plan to end the war in Gaza.


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Trump says climate change is a hoax. Are we in safer hands with the ‘commos’?
Ross Gittins

Trump says climate change is a hoax. Are we in safer hands with the ‘commos’?

When you hear that malevolent old fool Donald Trump tell the United Nations that climate change is “the greatest con job ever perpetrated on the world”, it’s hard to resist throwing up your arms in despair. If mighty America won’t set a good example, what hope is there for the rest of us?

China is likely to surpass its new emissions target. Australia should emulate its energy plan
Tim Buckley,  AM Jonson,  Caroline Wang

China is likely to surpass its new emissions target. Australia should emulate its energy plan

In an address to the UN General Assembly last week, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced China’s target to reduce carbon emissions by 7-10% from their peak by 2035, with the goal of achieving even higher levels.

Liveable cities of China
Jocelyn Chey

Liveable cities of China

No Chinese city appears on the annual lists of the most liveable cities in the world. Is this due to ignorance or to a pervasive anti-China bias?


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