A lecture series can promise much. But one run out of a corporatised university comes with its own burdens and blemishes. There is the stifling sense of brand and name that hovers over proceedings. The logo is everywhere, a permanent reminder about the role of the chief donor, sponsor or name of the individual associated…
Australian Alliance for Animals Media Release The Australian Alliance for Animals has welcomed news that animal welfare will be included in the Australia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), struck by Australia’s Trade Minister Don Farrell yesterday. While the text of the final agreement has not yet been published, a statement on the DFAT website confirms: “CEPA…
University of South Australia (UniSA) Media Release A team of international scientists alarmed by the loss of biodiversity across the world due to climate change has proposed a new approach to managing vulnerable landscapes, focusing on sites that are least impacted by changing weather. Known as climate change-refugia, these places experience weather conditions that are…
Oodgeroo a Seat to Watch for the Next 4–8 years By Callen Sorensen Karklis Almost a year ago I wrote an article about how bayside state areas like Oodgeroo and the federal seat of Bowman, which covers the Redlands City area and could flip towards 3rd options like the Teals or Greens. A lot can…
As I write this, there is a Senate debate on one of the government’s housing schemes, of which there are several, all designed to increase the supply of housing at affordable levels across the country. This one is known as the ‘Help to Buy’ scheme designed to help those who want to enter the housing…
Like eager lice on a ripe scalp, tourists have become a much-reviled feature of various economies. While cash and contributions come in their wake, such an industry depletes, drains and pollutes the very site it idealises. International tourism does its bit to bloat global greenhouse gas emissions, with transportation constituting the lion’s share. All this…
By Bert Hetebry Freedom’s just another word for nothin’ left to lose, Nothin’ don’t mean nothin’, if it ain’t free. If feelin’ good was easy lord, when he sang the blues, You know feelin’ good was good enough for me, Good enough for me and Bobby McGee. (Kris Kristofferson, 1969). It’s been eighteen months now…
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By Denis Hay Description: U.S. Imperalism Discover how U.S. imperialism, war economics, and religious land conflicts shape global politics. Learn how Australia can use monetary sovereignty to foster an ethical system. Introduction: Unveiling the Complex Web of U.S. Imperialism and Global Conflicts For centuries, global politics have been shaped by economic ambitions, religious influence,…
Dementia Australia Media Release New research released today by Dementia Australia for Dementia Action Week demonstrates a decade of persistent poor understanding of dementia among Australians is leading to stigma and discrimination. The research report – ‘People in the community’ are the challenge and the solution: Towards a dementia-friendly future’ – reflects the ongoing realities…
By James Moore We were somewhere over America at 35,000 feet and moving along at well over 500 nautical miles per hour. I do not remember the location but I do recall the conversation. The flight was out of a western U.S. city and was eastbound with the Republican candidate for president and a fuselage…
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