Tag: australia
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Why ‘Welcome to Country’ Ceremonies Are Divisive in Australia
You’re an Australian. You work hard, pay your taxes, look out for your neighbours. Then one day, suddenly, you’re told this isn’t your country anymore. In fact, you’re on stolen land, you’re a coloniser, and it’s time you paid up.This is what the ‘Welcome to Country’ ceremony actually means – it’s become a direct attack on…
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Dutton unveils gas reservation scheme and vows to sack 41,000 public service workers in budget reply
Peter Dutton has vowed to establish a gas reservation scheme that will reduce prices and sack all 41,000 federal public servants hired under Anthony Albanese if he wins an election billed as a “sliding doors moment” for the nation. After opposing and vowing to repeal Labor’s 70 cents a day income tax cuts which are…
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LibNats to dump SRL in 2026
The Victorian Liberals and Nationals announced they will not complete the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) if elected in 2026 so they can deliver important infrastructure projects right across the state. Since its announcement in 2018, the SRL has never been subjected to a proper business case assessment or scrutinised by infrastructure authorities and has been…
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Restoring Australia Day – a win for community
The decision by the City of Greater Geelong to restore Australia Day celebrations is a powerful rejection of the divisive activism stoked by the Albanese Labor government. I congratulate Mayor Stretch Kontelj and the councillors who have stood up to protect and celebrate our national day. I urge all councils to follow their lead. Following a sham consultation, Greater Geelong’s…
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Make this the last Christmas under Albo!
Imagine if this Christmas was our last with Anthony Albanese as Prime Minister? Next year we can get rid of the weakest and most incompetent government in generations and look forward to a stronger future. The latest National Accounts data confirms Labor is sending our economy in the wrong direction. Australia has never experienced a…
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Understanding Kingston’s Council Dysfunction: A Community’s Struggle
Independence, transparency and integrity – serving our community’s best interest Meet fresh, competent and independent Kingston team: Top: Wandzia French, Brendan Lenarcic, Georgia Erevnidis, Louise BlackBottom : Jane Agirtan, Sarah O’Donnell, Caroline White We can all agree that Kingston desperately needs change. In an ideal word, councilors work together to make decisions in the best…
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The Voice. One year on.
Why Australians voted to be equal. A year ago on Monday, 60% of Australians voted for all Australians to be equal. We did so in the face of a Yes campaign that had the overwhelming support of the media, big business, religious organisations, civil society, and elite opinion. Not to mention Yes had four times…
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We will Bring Beach Bins Back!
Siri, define ” peak Council” Siri: Moving 216 bins off the beach so that residents and visitors drown in dog poo, plastic bags, pizza boxes and cans. I’m not entirely sure which public servant ( were they working remotely in their underpants?) thought it would be a good idea to deal with overflowing bins… by…
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Full DIsclosure – Party Membership
Not much of a graphic designer but you know where I’m going with this. For people in local groups spreading misinformation regarding independent candidates “party” membership – I appreciate life with two digit IQ must be tough BUT please phone the HQ to confirm I haven’t renewed since 2020. Having grown up under oppressive, murderous…
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This week is pivotal for the Australian economy.
On Wednesday, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) will release the Q2 CPI inflation figures, which will determine whether the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will raise the official cash rate at its 6 August meeting. Monetary transmission in Australia is far more sensitive than in comparable nations, owing to its globally high share of…
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