Blogotariat

When Sanae Takaichi became Japan’s first female prime minister, headlines hailed a “historic moment” – a symbol of progress and national renewal. A conservative firebrand molded in Shinzo Abe’s image, she vowed to “work, work, work” for Japan’s rebirth.

Many Australian journalists think Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Ambassador Kevin Rudd did a wonderful job this week in handling the corrupt narcissist who runs the United States, Donald Trump.

Of course, forelock tugging to monarchs is an essential in the Australian political leaders’ toolbox (former prime ministers Paul Keating and Gough Whitlam excepted).

The Australian Energy Market Operator’s (AEMO) Integrated System Plan (ISP) is a roadmap for transitioning Australia’s energy system to net zero emissions by 2050. It outlines the necessary investments in generation, storage, and transmission to meet consumer needs and government renewable energy and emissions targets. AEMO’s ISP was built on the fantastical assumption that Australian

Bob Katter claims Gaza refugees are part of Hamas, as the Queensland MP continues to position himself as one of Parliament’s most outspoken defenders of Israel. Stephanie Tran reports.

Bob Katter marched alongside thousands of protesters in Brisbane on Sunday at a “March for Australia” rally, one of several anti-immigration demonstrations held across the country.

The government is trying to set us against our ecosystems. We must resist this Trumpian gambit.

By George Monbiot, published in the Guardian 16th October 2025

Crucial to the government’s war on nature is the “cauldron principle”. If a species is to be blamed for “holding up development”, it must be one you might find in a witch’s cauldron. The culprits are never dormice, otters, water voles, nightingales, turtle doves or orchids, widely considered cute or beautiful. They are bats, newts, snails and spiders.

Man, it turns out writing a book in less than seven years is really hard work and takes quite a bit of time each day. Not seven years, of course, but quite a few hours every day if you want to deliver it in less than seven years

Fortescue unveils new 200-turbine wind project as part of its "real zero" target for the Pilbara, in an area that includes a pastoral lease held by Gina Rinehart.

Australian battery innovator launches its "world-first" product, backed by new ARENA funding and with the EV market next on its list.

The market share of Australia’s illegal tobacco trade is estimated to have risen from 29.6% in 2023 to 61% in 2025, according to tobacco industry sources. The growing cost of firebombings and ram-raids targeting tobacconists is reflected in the rising cost of premiums in the retailer sector. Master Grocers Australia’s CEO Martin Stirling notes that

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The new deal marks the launch of Kraken Distribution, which extends the platform's market reach beyond retail and generation and into the sphere of network companies.

By Ashwin Clarke and Lucinda Jerogin, economists at CBA: Key Points: The price of gold has surged to new record highs this month, driven by safe-haven demand. Australia is the third largest producer of gold and will be a beneficiary of price improvements. Sustained higher gold prices will stimulate mining investment, as well as boost

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The Market Ear on weird everywhere. Expensive BTD Retail has grabbed gold with both hands lately, especially on big down days. All articles on gold and silver from earlier today, here, here and here. Source: GS Upside pain? GS with a gentle reminder: 1. The average S&P 500 return from October 20th to December 31st is +4.16% since 1928.

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Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke front ABC’s Insiders on the weekend, where he admitted that immigration “needed to come down” but lambasted the ‘far right’ for using immigration as a “dog whistle” to destabilise social cohesion. Burke’s salvo followed the release of two opinion polls in the previous week showing, yet again, that Australians do

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