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Your Democracy
Monday, February 16, 2026 - 06:55
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In his new book Geoffrey Robertson argues the UN Security Council can no longer defend democracy and proposes a new alliance of democratic states. The diagnosis is compelling – the path forward far less clear. |
Your Democracy
Monday, February 16, 2026 - 05:33
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Australia’s political and media establishments are struggling to adapt to a world where narratives can no longer be tightly managed. And attempts to restore authority through censorship, moral panic and regulation are deepening public alienation rather than restoring trust.
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Your Democracy
Monday, February 16, 2026 - 05:22
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From curbing protests to controlling what can be said, state and Federal Labor governments are becoming authoritarian. Next in line is the thought police entering campus, Nick Riemer reports. In December, the NSW Labor government gave itself the power to ban street marches for an indefinite period. We saw what that meant on February 9 as violent police charged, maced, beat and arrested protesters against Herzog’s visit. |
MacroBusiness
Monday, February 16, 2026 - 00:01
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I am an avid follower of leading Sydney auctioneer Tom Panos. I always watch his Saturday auction market report on YouTube for insight into the market’s pulse and developments in the real estate industry. In this weekend’s update, Panos took direct aim at the Albanese government’s rumoured changes to the capital gains tax (CGT) discount, The post Capital gains tax myths debunked appeared first on MacroBusiness. |
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Your Democracy
Sunday, February 15, 2026 - 21:36
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Set ups like the CIA and MI6 are not dilettante organisations. They not only advise the administrations of their respective countries, they also control the narratives that appear in the media. And they are VERY powerful — more powerful than Presidents or Prime Ministers that come and go, though Donald Trump is a handful and keep trampling the petunias that have been so carefully cultivated. |
MacroBusiness
Sunday, February 15, 2026 - 16:05
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By Lucinda Jerogin, Associate Economist at CBA RBA appearances last week reinforced the cautious but hawkish leaning nature of the Monetary Policy Board. We continue to expect a 25bp rate hike in May to take the cash rate to 4.10%. The value of new housing loan commitments rose sharply in Q4 25 (+9.5%/qtr), driven higher The post The economic week ahead appeared first on MacroBusiness. |
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Your Democracy
Sunday, February 15, 2026 - 14:17
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British state broadcaster, the BBC, has announced sweeping cuts, citing financial pressures. The move comes as the network faces mounting reputational issues and a $10 billion defamation lawsuit filed by US President Donald Trump. |
Your Democracy
Sunday, February 15, 2026 - 14:11
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MacroBusiness
Sunday, February 15, 2026 - 11:54
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This week’s news that Sussan Ley has been rolled by Angus Taylor has largely been met by yawns. Who really cares? Nobody in their right mind thinks the Liberals are anywhere near being able to return as government. They are still redolent of the party in power, which did essentially nothing for three terms while The post Voters quiet quit democracy morphed into toxic management appeared first on MacroBusiness. |
Your Democracy
Sunday, February 15, 2026 - 11:22
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Move aside, Melania -- Donald Trump's White House is celebrating Valentine's Day with some cheeky cards that applaud the administration's accomplishments ... while mocking the left. |
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MacroBusiness
Sunday, February 15, 2026 - 10:42
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The latest interest rate hike from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has failed to dampen enthusiasm in the housing market. The final auction results from last week were solid, with 66% of the homes sold and February’s clearance rates rebounding from late last year: The momentum continued this weekend, despite a strong uplift in The post Auction market shakes off rate hike appeared first on MacroBusiness. |
Renew Economy
Sunday, February 15, 2026 - 10:09
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The post No concrete, no B-doubles: Major solar and battery project promises ultra-light touch appeared first on Renew Economy. |
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Your Democracy
Sunday, February 15, 2026 - 09:01
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BHP has accused coal miner Simon Turner of making “wild accusations” but refuses to say what they are. Michael West, also named in the court case, reports. Simon Turner, a coal miner who has locked horns with mining giant BHP in the courts over wage theft, cannot afford a lawyer. |
Your Democracy
Sunday, February 15, 2026 - 08:48
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Angus Taylor ousting Sussan Ley as leader of the Liberal Party reinforces longstanding perceptions about the Party’s treatment of women. Aleta Moriarty reports. |
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Renew Economy
Sunday, February 15, 2026 - 08:06
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The post If we’re going to hold an inquiry into the life cycle of solar, why not coal and gas? appeared first on Renew Economy. |
Your Democracy
Sunday, February 15, 2026 - 06:55
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NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has said he had a conversation with a dog during his latest trip to Kiev, as he argued for continued military aid for Ukraine. He made the remarks during a joint panel with Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday. |
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Your Democracy
Sunday, February 15, 2026 - 06:33
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The Spring Festival is the most important traditional festival for the Chinese people. As it approaches, the joy of reunion and anticipation for the future are transforming into the most vivid expressions across China: the millions of travelers heading home in the great Spring Festival migration, the bright red couplets adorning every household door, and the warm greetings of "Happy New Year" exchanged among neighbors.
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Your Democracy
Saturday, February 14, 2026 - 21:28
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Ring cuts surveillance firm ties amid Super bowl ad outcryDarko Janjevic with AP material, DW sources
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Your Democracy
Saturday, February 14, 2026 - 19:40
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Why do you only criticize Western imperialism? You are asking the wrong question to the wrong person. You are talking to someone who grew up on the receiving end of Western power, not someone who learned geopolitics from Netflix. I do not have a problem condemning imperialism "from all sides." I have a problem pretending that all "sides" are equal when one bloc: |
MacroBusiness
Saturday, February 14, 2026 - 08:54
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For January, the Australian dollar was the key story. At an index level, Australian stocks rose 1.5%, but international stocks (largely due to the Australian dollar) fell 2.5%. Our funds were well-positioned for the change. Our core international fund bucked the trend to rise 1.9% for the month. Not holding as many US stocks helped, The post MB Fund January 2026 Performance Report appeared first on MacroBusiness. |
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Your Democracy
Saturday, February 14, 2026 - 07:33
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The Australian government’s response to Gaza, and its handling of President Isaac Herzog’s visit, has blurred the line between antisemitism and criticism of Israel. The result is deeper division, weaker democracy and greater risk to Jewish communities.
Genocide is the story, not antisemitism
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Your Democracy
Saturday, February 14, 2026 - 06:55
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WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Volodymyr Zelensky should hurry up because Russia is willing to make a deal, otherwise, an opportunity will be missed. "Zelensky is going to have to get moving. Russia wants to make a deal. And so let's get moving. Otherwise, he's going to miss a great opportunity," Trump told reporters. |
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Your Democracy
Saturday, February 14, 2026 - 05:44
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Your Democracy
Saturday, February 14, 2026 - 05:22
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MacroBusiness
Saturday, February 14, 2026 - 00:05
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International Reading: How Europe outsmarted US tariffs without escalating the conflict. – Cenrix Cuban Peso Hits Record Low as Life Grinds to a Halt, now trading at 500 peso per US dollar. – Hot Air Trump DOJ Launches Bunk Investigation Of Netflix Merger As a Favor To Larry Ellison – Tech Dirt The 45-year decline The post Weekend reading and MB media appearances appeared first on MacroBusiness. |
Your Democracy
Friday, February 13, 2026 - 21:05
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Lawmakers from both parties on Capitol Hill have demanded answers from the US Department of Justice over its monitoring of congressional investigators’ search activity while they reviewed sensitive, unredacted documents connected to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. |
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George Monbiot
Friday, February 13, 2026 - 19:56
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Peter Mandelson was not one bad apple: he was brought in repeatedly by governments to do their dirty work. By George Monbiot, published in the Guardian 10th February 2026 |
Your Democracy
Friday, February 13, 2026 - 17:26
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Wohin geht Amerika?Deutschland ist in Vielem von einem guten Verhältnis zu den USA abhängig. Deshalb ist das Bemühen verständlich, auf politischer und wirtschaftlicher Ebene einen möglichst guten Konsens mit dem Präsidenten zu suchen, den sich die Mehrheit der Amerikaner bei der Wahl im November 2024 geleistet hat.
Homo stupidus Russi, Florian
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MacroBusiness
Friday, February 13, 2026 - 13:30
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There is a lot of paranoia about AI. And we should be worried about it taking jobs too quickly, worsening inequality and mental health effects. But you also need some perspective. Not everything AI-related is a cause for concern. Water is one. In my view, data centres using water are a local issue; their overall The post Bytes vs Burgers appeared first on MacroBusiness. |
MacroBusiness
Friday, February 13, 2026 - 13:00
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The ‘Yes in My Backyard’ (YIMBY) movement has long argued that the solution to Australia’s crisis lies in upzoning our cities to permit high-rise apartments in more locations. YIMBYs often point to the Auckland Unitary Plan (AUP), implemented in 2016, which allowed the upzoning of approximately three-quarters of Auckland’s residential land area. The Grattan Institute |
A large-scale solar and battery project seeking federal environmental approval proposes to use an innovative panel mounting system that will slash its physical and ecological footprint.
Australia's solar waste investigation raises an interesting question of consistency. Where is the inquiry into mandatory 100% recycling of fossil fuel waste streams?
Amazon's doorbell camera producer Ring has ended their partnership with Flock Safety, a tech surveillance company, as the two firms face a backlash over privacy. The trigger? A Super bowl commercial about a lost dog.
