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In the debate surrounding Australian migration levels, the issue of New Zealanders coming to Australia under the bilateral agreement between the two nations is often brought up. Under a series of agreements signed by the Australian and New Zealand governments, Kiwi citizens have the right to move to Australia and live there indefinitely under the

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The ferrous market remains stalled above $100. Signs of stress are mounting. India is the swing producer for seaborne iron ore at these levels, and it is cutting prices. India’s largest iron ore producer, NMDC, had previously reset the prices of the key raw material of steel on August 1 to ₹6,100 for Baila Lump

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The gas cartel wants Albo to stop it. “APLNG’s position on this is, that while we don’t like interventions, we feel like a major intervention is probably needed, which is to establish an export permit system,” Mr Clark [CEO] said. “If you’re going to export, you should also have to contribute to the domestic market

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Somerset as Stand-In – Funeral Etiquette for Abandoned LadsIn the Unted States at least 25% of homes are without a Father. (Representing 18 Million children.)

In the United Kingdom another 25% of homes are single-parent, and of these 80% lack a Father.

In Germany over 18% of homes with minor children are single-parent, about 86% having no Father.

Expansion of substation to support one of Australia's biggest solar projects filed for federal environmental approval.

DXY has stopped falling and that’s about all we can say about it. AUD is the reverse. CNY same, same. Gold is volatile! Oil jumped on possible new Russia sanctions but it is stuffed. Not so AI metals. RIO is the chosen AI metals king. EM can’t run without DXY gfalling. Junk is stuck. US

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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.