Iran’s target list: taking the war to multinationals
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A political culture of caution and bipartisanship is limiting the government’s ability to act on major issues including human rights, climate and social cohesion.
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Half the truth: defending public education requires more honesty, not less
Criticism of public schools is not entirely wrong – but by ignoring unequal conditions, it misdiagnoses the problem and misplaces responsibility.
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The solar revolution is here – but it’s not moving fast enough
Solar and battery technology are rapidly reshaping energy systems, but policy, infrastructure and community incentives will determine how far and how fast the transition goes.
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Plastic is poisoning the planet – and us
Plastic pollution is no longer just an environmental issue – it is entering the human body at scale, with growing evidence of serious health risks.
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Tax reform isn’t enough – Australia needs an economic reset
Tax reform is necessary, but on its own it cannot fix an economy shaped by housing speculation, resource dependence and weak productivity.
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Environment: Industry’s carbon capture fantasy is climate action’s nightmare
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‘I lost hope in humanity, but I now call myself human’: what refugees told us about settling in regional Australia
Research shows refugee settlement in regional Australia is largely positive, strengthening communities, local economies and social cohesion despite ongoing challenges.
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Resistance and the 'Regime' – Message from the Editor
Something is happening in the United States. It's not just the rise of a tyrannical, anti-democratic, narcissist President. It’s a people’s movement in response. It is the rise of a nationwide resistance, led by skilled truth-tellers who defy the tsunami of post-truth bilge and document the death toll and other obscenities.
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Trump’s new tariff war, America’s waning status in Asia, and mixed reviews for BTS – Asian Media Report
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“Terrorism” may be the most powerful word in modern politics
The term “terrorism” simplifies complex conflicts, often obscuring history, perspective and the motivations behind violence.
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Batteries and electrification buy time on gas
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