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Friday, 23 June
Thursday, 22 June
23:41
Pakistan: Escaping the Sovereign Debt Trap "IndyWatch Feed Economics.au"
The key to escape Pakistans sovereign debt trap is hiding in plain sight deleveraging.
18:03
RBA wants to destroy the livelihoods of 140,000 Australian workers a shocking indictment of a failed state "IndyWatch Feed Economics.au"
My early academic work was on the Phillips curve and the precision in estimating the concept of a natural rate of unemployment, or the rate of unemployment where inflation stabilises at some level. This rate is now commonly referred to as the Non-Accelerating-Rate-of-Unemployment (NAIRU) and my contribution was one of the first studies to show
16:45
Climate Change: Eyes off the ball "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"
Back in December, the Labour Party sabotaged our climate change policy, ignoring advice from the Climate Commission and Climate Change Minister James Shaw in order to keep carbon prices low. This caused a collapse in the carbon price, as people lost confidence in the scheme and fled the market. And that's a Bad Thing, because, as the Climate Change Commission keeps pointing out, we need high carbon prices to drive the gross emissions reductions we want, and stop people burning coal and gas. In other words, Labour's short-sighted, chickenshit decision is likely to have a significant impact on whether we can meet our carbon emissions budget.
This is the sort of thing you'd expect the Climate Change Minister to be paying attention to. So back in April, I filed an OIA request, asking for advice and communications on the impacts of this decline in carbon prices. Today - two months late - I finally received the response. There's some talking points and spin to journalists, and a weekly update on what the price is and how it compares internationally. But on the actual, substantive issue, it's LOL, of course not:
No dedicated advice related to the impacts of the drop in the NZU (Emission unit) price has been produced by the Ministry for the Environment since December 2022.This is appalling. This is our central policy for reducing emissions, and the price it produces is the key driver of emissions reductions. A Minister who was serious about their portfolio and paying attention would be asking their Ministry if this was a problem which we might need to do something about (though if the Ministry was doing their job properly, the Minister wouldn't have to ask at all). Instead, it seems like everyone's eye is resolutely off the sporting metaphor. The most important public policy issue of our time, which is already flooding cities and threatening to bankrupt local government, and even the Ministers who supposedly care about it just aren't paying attention.
And meanwhile, that central policy continues to collapse around us. Today, the carbon price fell to $46/ton, a level not seen since 2020, at which time it was still profitable to burn coal. I wonder if the Minister is finally paying attention now?
16:00
Indigenous Voice vital to Closing the Gap "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"
Two outstanding injustices we face in Australia today involve worsening situations for First Nations people and accelerating inequality and poverty across whole communities.
The incarceration rates of Indigenous people are an international scandal, as is the infant mortality rate, life expectancy, early childhood education, literacy, numeracy, school attendance, Year 12 attainment and employment.
Closing the gap
The National Agreement on Closing the Gap, launched in 2008, has shown disappointing progress.
Results reported in 2022 were condemned by more than 47 peak Aboriginal organisations, who blamed the failure on a lack of input into the policy from Indigenous people.
That failure continues.
As reported by the ABC, PM Albanese, in recognising this lack of progress, announced in February:
'... that $424 million in new money would be allocated to address Indigenous disadvantage across areas such as housing, food, education and water infrastructure.'
The gap is profound.
Kidney dialysis is needed in many outback communities, but lack of clean water means it cannot be made available.
The opportunity for input from Indigenous people will be addressed by The Voice if the "no campaign" fails and the mineral lobby support...
14:56
Repost from 2002: Bush declares war!! Sacrifice Is For Losers "IndyWatch Feed Economics.au"
Bush declares war!!
Sacrifice
Is for Losers
(on death duties)
This is the first of what may become a regular series of reposts from 21 years ago.
13:15
Unfree Markets "IndyWatch Feed Economics.au"
Why should we, the indispensable race, be constrained by nature? Arent we masters of it, not subject to it? After all, if we can set the worlds interest rates and its thermostat, what cant we do?
So many breakthroughs, advances, and improvements; we can scarcely catalogue them, much less keep up with them. Stocks are up. Consumer price inflation is going down. After falling for two years, real wages are stabilising. And the Russians are going to wave a white flag any day now.
And theres Jake Sullivan. After advising Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, hes now at work for the Biden Team. Every day on the job, he makes the world a better place.
One Giant Step
Let us begin thereand look at a giant step forward for humanity. The Biden Administration has just said goodbye to the free enterprise system that was holding us back for so many years. Now, we will have un-free enterprise; surely that will be an improvement.
Like it or not, you must admit that capitalism is messy. That is its nature. It creates new wealth, but it destroys old wealth, too. You never know exactly which way it is going. But now, Sullivan tells us that he and his fellow elite apparatchiks are going to fix it. They know where they want to go. And theyre going to force US enterprises to take them there. The Wall Street Journal:
laissez-faire is out, industrial policy is in. Markets allocate capital to achieve the highest return to private investors, but as Bidenomics sees it, they dont take account of issues like climate change, fragile supply chains or geopolitical vulnerability. That is why Germany became dangerously dependent on Russian natural gas and China dominates the supply of many critical minerals and pharmaceutical ingredients.
To correct these market failures, Bidenomics aims to direct private capital toward favoured sectors via regulations, subsidies and other interventions. Advocating industrial policywas once considered embarrassing now it should be considered something close to obvious, Sullivan and Jennifer Harris, a colleague in both the Obama and Biden Administrations, wrote in a 2020 essay in Foreign Policy magazine.
Under BidenomicsUS foreign policy champions a range of economic interests, from workers rights to climate policy and tax compliance. Consumers and competition are not primary concerns.
Bidenomics accepts the value of markets but sees market failure all around.
Who decides?
Let us simplify and clarify. People create wealth by providing goods and services to each other. Neither acts of Congress, agency regulations, or presidential proclamations add a penny to our prosperity.
Then, after the people have created wealth, they decide what to do with it. Or someone else decides for th...
13:15
How to Reduce Bill Shock This Winter "IndyWatch Feed Economics.au"
Unless youre living in northern Australia, youve been experiencing wintery conditions well before June. In fact, May this year was the coldest month for over half a decade.
No doubt most households turned up the heater or put an extra log or three into their fireplaces to keep warm.
Many likely experienced bill shock when their utility bills arrived.
Speaking for myself, our usage hasnt changed much year-on-year, but Im paying 3050% more for my electricity and gas.
As of 1 July, its going to get just that much tougher.
I received an email from my electricity supplier explaining its increasing the price of my usage by another 50%. The daily supply charge will increase by 20%. Similarly, my gas supplier increased the price of my usage in March by around 40%.
Youve probably heard about this already from family and friends.
Its a kick in the guts for many households already struggling to make ends meet. We lived through the ravages of the Wuhan virus outbreak thanks to measures by the government and public health bureaucrats which crippled our economy.
The economic broken window fallacy at work
Many Australians went to the polls last May to oust the Coalition in the hope that the ALP would follow through with their promises to cut electricity bills.
The ALP did have this as a major promise in their election campaign.
However, last October the ALP quietly removed that page from their website.
Do you want to guess why they did that?
To be fair, the ALP did roll out a rebate on electricity bills to provide relief for eligible Australians (pensioners, ex-veterans and family carers). These households and small businesses could see a $175650 relief on their bills.
Dont forget the sharp increase in our utility bills is partly due to the government trying to quickly phase out fossil fuels.
Were seeking to reduce our reliance on the most dependable and cheap fuel source (coal) to transition into something that has yet to pass the test of powering large cities (solar and wind).
Its the good old economic fallacy of a broken window!
Dont forget that a significant proportion of Australians embraced this last May. They elected more than 10 climate change advocates into parliament (the Teal party)!
We made our beds, so now we lie in them.
A not-so-obscure solutio...
12:04
The New Arab praises The Palestine Laboratory "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"
A great review of my new book, The Palestine Laboratory, in the London-based The New Arab by Martorell Junyent:
Israeli weapons companies often promote their products for export by emphasising that they are battle-tested. Marketing weapons in such a way is misleading, to say the least.
Ever since the end of the 1973 October War, Israel has not participated in any battle if by battle we understand, as the Cambridge Dictionary does, a fight between armed forces.
This lack of battle has been offset by an abundance of testing. The laboratory has been no other than the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.
In his book The Palestine Laboratory: How Israel Exports the Technology of Occupation around the World, Antony Loewenstein argues that the occupation of Palestine has provided Israel with an incomparable testing ground in the development of its weapons and surveillance technology.
At the same time, Palestine has also served as a display room for the effects of these weapons, which are then exported around the world generating both considerable revenue and valuable political influence for Israel.
As Loewenstein, an independent journalist, author, and filmmaker, writes, The Palestine laboratory is a signature Israeli selling point.
Read the whole review: Palestine is Israels laboratory for industry of occupation
The post The New Arab praises The Palestine Laboratory appeared first on Antony Loewenstein.
12:00
Australia must get Medicare into its 132 prisons "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"
Politically, it is a moral abomination that Medicare which Australia touts as 'universal' is denied to its incarcerated citizens, some of our most vulnerable people.
Medicare ensures the highest quality of healthcare available to the general population. Only the rich can afford better healthcare. The poorest and most vulnerable individuals are found in Australia's 132 prisons. They comprise the lowest income base most are unemployed, the majority with significant physical and/or neurological impairments. Many come in and return to homelessness, housing insecurity and crushing poverty.
Aren't existing health services in prisons adequate?
The incarcerated are the only Australians denied Medicare. The argument that they have alternative medical services is not true. I will explain.
The infirmaries in gaols are poorly resourced and understaffed. Many are without physicians. What's on the inside of gaols is not equivalent to health services available on the outside. Access to health services on the outside is at the discretion of Corrective Services. The majority of those incarcerated still endure delays or indefinite access to health services once released.
In terms of rates, deaths in custody, particularly of young ages, are an abomination. These deaths are mostly preventable deaths but don't signify the health disparities and discrimination that I argue are killing people. Those who survive the health discrimination and inadequacies of prison life, in general, come out of Australian prisons worse than they went in.
Medicare in prisons would have most certainly kept many people alive who suicided or died before their time from undiagnosed ailments or from poorly treated conditions and preventable complications...
11:57
US radio interview on KPFA about Israeli mass surveillance "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"
My interview with US radio station KPFA and its program, Against The Grain, about my new book, The Palestine Laboratory:
Israel is one of the worlds most important producers of military hardware and surveillance technology, honed in its occupation of Palestine, and exported around the globe to various brutal regimes. Journalist and filmmaker Antony Loewenstein traces the history of Israels military tech sector, refined after the invasion of Lebanon and again following September 11th, and discusses its tools of mass surveillance today.
The post US radio interview on KPFA about Israeli mass surveillance appeared first on Antony Loewenstein.
10:00
TIO report calls for new rules to better protect telco consumers "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"
Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman Media Release The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) today released the report A time for change Three years of systemic investigations in review, calling for improved consumer protections through stronger regulation in the telco sector, and the establishment of a registration scheme for telcos. The report reveals the TIO continues to see
The post TIO report calls for new rules to better protect telco consumers appeared first on The AIM Network.
08:00
ABC cuts political news coverage: Fantales over foreign affairs "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"
ABC political editor Andrew Probyn has been stood down as part of a new five-year plan. Managing editor Michelle Pini takes a look at what this signals for the public broadcaster.
ANDREW PROBYN has been retrenched from his role as political editor at the ABC.
This is not in defence of Probyn who, as political editor, should really have had someone to edit his own privilege-laden, often blatantly biased commentary before it was unleashed for public consumption.
Also, lets not get started on the standard of Probyns recent questioning of people like former Prime Minister Paul Keating, for instance, which was, at best, devoid of any substance or insight.
And no, we dont think Probyn was let go, as Nick Cater suggested in an apparently non-satirical piece for The Australian (where else?), because he was white and male!
Since Probyn was made redundant rather than replaced, the issue here is not about him, specifically, but about Auntys direction. And it appears political news coverage at the national broadcaster no longer warrants a political editor, at all.
Probyn was one of 120 employees including 41 news staff to be retrenched as part of:
...A range of savings measures and reinvestment initiatives designed to address rising costs and support its transition to a digital-first media organisation.&...
07:31
In which the pond has a quiet day, with only a little onion munching on the menu ... "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"
Every so often the pond opts for a quiet day, and the naked racism on parade in the petulant Peta splash was enough to deter the pond from going there and disturbing its day ...
The only value in the petulant outburst? To allow the pond to show off another immortal Rowe variant ...
The same sense of "nothing to see here" happened when the pond looked below the fold ...
Both the bouffant one and simplistic Simon on the voice, and after petulant Peta's splash, simpleton Simon - no conflict of interest there - had the cheek to talk of confusion?
It was too much for the pond, or even a koala, to bear, while the talk of Preside...
00:57
GCB Constructions not out of the woods yet? Still no completion date for Uniting's seniors living development in Yamba. "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"
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Wednesday, 21 June
23:45
Yeah Nah Pasaran! #166 w Bill Peel on Black Metal, Red Politics : June 22, 2023 "IndyWatch Feed National"
June is Radiothon Month at Melbourne community radio station 3CR. Weve published a fundraiser on GiveNow to which youre welcome to contribute and help keep community radio on the air. This week on Yeah Nah Pasaran! we talk to Bill Continue reading
20:59
Irish Anti-Trans Activist Snatches Defeat From The Jaws Of Almost Certain Pyrrhic Victory "IndyWatch Feed National"
Objectively speaking, it would have seemed like SUCH a good idea at the time. Unfortunately, political stunts are almost always more about the execution than they are about the idea. And for James Esses self-described Irish commentator and co-founder of Thoughtful Therapists. Focusing on the impact of ideology on society and the safeguarding of children it seems execution isnt his strong point although he goes close to having a monopoly on breathtaking hypocrisy.
Our story begins yesterday, with our hero tweeting out this: I formally and publicly declare that I reject the label of cis. I dont believe in gender ideology. I dont self-identify as cis. Using this term makes me feel unsafe and is demonstrative of your hatred towards me. Anyone who uses the term cis to describe me is a bigot.
I formally and publicly declare that I reject the label of cis.
I dont believe in gender ideology. I dont self-identify as cis. Using this term makes me feel unsafe and is demonstrative of your hatred towards me. Anyone who uses the term cis to describe me is a bigot.
James Esses (@JamesEsses) June 19, 2023
Okay lefties, you gotta hand it to James, he might have a point, right? Sure, his tweet has some obvious problems: no-one for a millisecond believes James actually feels unsafe. Hes just using the language of the left to lampoon, and make a point. But even so, if people who demand to be addressed a certain way refuse to respect other peoples wishes about the way theyd like to identified its game on, right?
Well, the following day, James, now self-identifying as a victim (of online bullying and harassment), tweeted this: Yesterday, after posting a Tweet saying that I reject the word cis and dont wish to be called it, I receive a slew of messages from trans activists calling me cissy and telling me that I am cis whether or not I like it.
Yesterday, after posting a Tweet saying that I reject the word cis and dont wish to be called it, I receive a slew of messages from trans activists calling me cissy and telling me that I am cis whether or not I like it.
Just imagine if the roles were reversed.
James Esses (@JamesEsses) June 20, 2023
Interesting. At first blush, it seems like James may ha...
19:13
Linda Burney tells the parliament that cordial is cheaper than water. Who knew? "IndyWatch Feed National"
Linda Burney: "I've been to communities where babies are drinking sweet cordial instead of water because it is cheaper... Do not tell me [the Voice] is not needed." "I am not interested in culture wars. I am interested in Closing The Gap." pic.twitter.com/ltzLJasV9s Josh Butler (@JoshButler) June 21, 2023
18:55
Who is Christian Porters sugar daddy? (part 1) "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"
By guest columnist Tess Lawrence Readers know that our guest columnist Tess Lawrence has the naughty habit of calling a spade a pickaxe, especially when excavating the toxic sewers of politics and bodily wastes left in the wake of certain politicians, in this case the erstwhile Attorney-General, Christian Porter who fancied himself a future prime
The post Who is Christian Porters sugar daddy? (part 1) appeared first on The AIM Network.
18:37
17:33
The New Global Financing Pact equals the old failed global financial arrangements "IndyWatch Feed Economics.au"
Its Wednesday and I cover a few topics usually in less depth than usual and provide a musical entree. From tomorrow (June 22 to 23), the so-called world leaders are meeting in Paris for the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact which is being hosted by the French president. The aim, apparently,
17:04
The "Five Eyes" and UAP "IndyWatch Feed National"
The "Five Eyes" is the name given to an intelligence sharing alliance, consisting of five countries; namely Australia; Canada; New Zealand; the United Kingdom and the United States of America.
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During his presentation to the NASA public meeting on 31 May 2023, Dr. Sean Kirkpatrick, the Director of the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) stated that he had recently held a forum on UAP, for the Five Eyes partners. Specifically, he said:
"I have just held our first Five Eyes forum on this subject, last week I think it was, or earlier this week. Dan was there. And, we have, we've entered into discussions with our partners on data sharing; how they do reporting; what kind of analysis can they help us with; what kind of calibration can they help us with; what can we help them with? We are establishing all of that right now and they're going to end up sending their information and data to us to feed into the process that we've laid out for how we are going to do all this."
Asked what the "Five Eyes" was, Kirkpatrick responded that it was the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, Australia and the United States.
Who attended?
A number of individuals set out to seek comment from these five countries concerning Kirkpatrick's statement about the holding of a Five Eyes forum on UAP. Here's what we know so far.
New Zealand
(a) In a tweet dated 16 June 2023, the UK's Christopher Sharp, senior contributing journalist for the Daily Mail newspaper reported that a spokesperson advised:
"An NZDF representative based in Washington DC attended the meeting. For more information you will need to contact US aut...
17:04
Back in the "write" direction "IndyWatch Feed National"
Last December, I closed this blog to new posts. Since then I have spent my available UAP study time, on several projects as I described in that final December blog post. I cleaned up my digital files; so that I could actually find things; re-studied classic Australian cases; and re-read my files on some of the classic global cases. Not having the pressure of writing up the details of a time sensitive UAP revelation, in blog articles has been wonderful. As some of you will no doubt have seen, I did make time to update some of the blog articles of the past, namely the ones on NASA's UAP study efforts; and AARO.
Now, it is time to go from "A change of direction" to return to writing and publishing articles on this blog; which I have titled "Back in the 'write' direction."
Keith.
16:55
Amazing hidden camera video footage from James O'Keefe - an insight into BlackRock "IndyWatch Feed National"
BREAKING: @BlackRock Recruiter Who Decides Peoples Fate Spills Info on Companys World Impact Its not who the president is- its whos controlling the wallet of the president You got $10K? You can buy a senator" War is real f***ing good for business #BlackRockExposed pic.twitter.com/DZIy1DuZKF James O'Keefe (@JamesOKeefeIII) June 20,...
16:49
WA Parliament has historic opportunity to improve access to abortion "IndyWatch Feed National"
The Western Australian Parliament has a unique opportunity to demonstrate its commitment to the health and equality of women and all people who experience pregnancy by reforming the states outdated abortion laws.
The Cook Government today introduced the Abortion Legislation Reform Bill 2023 into the Lower House. If it passes, the proposed laws will allow patients to decide, in consultation with their healthcare provider, whether to have an abortion up to 23 weeks, after which two doctors would need to be involved in decision-making. The Bill would also remove abortion from the states criminal laws, together with harmful legal hurdles to abortion care. Doctors with a conscientious objection to abortion would need to ensure that their patients know where to get help.
Western Australia is the only state yet to fully decriminalise abortion by qualified medical practitioners. While abortion is legal in most circumstances, the use of the criminal law to regulate healthcare stigmatises patients and care providers.
WAs current laws force patients to see two doctors before being able to access abortion care and mandate counselling in all cases. They also force a small number of women in the distressing and complex situation of needing an abortion after 20 weeks to fly interstate to access care that should be available in WA. These legal requirements are medically unjustified and make it harder for patients, especially those in regional and remote areas and on limited incomes, to get timely and compassionate healthcare.
Adrianne Walters, Acting Legal Director with the Human Rights Law Centre, said:
Abortion is healthcare. Access to abortion is a human right. We commend Minster Sanderson and the Cook Government for taking this step to improve WAs abortion laws.
WAs abortion laws have failed to keep up with modern medical practice and community values. The current laws are outdated and include medically unnecessary rules that are barriers to timely abortion care, particularly for women living remotely or without much money.
The Bill, if passed, would support better reproductive health outcomes across Western Australia. The removal of barriers, such as mandated counselling, the two-doctor requirement and the medical panel requirement for abortions after 20 weeks, are critical to improving access to care and health outcomes.
It is beyond time for abortion to be treated like healthcare in law and for the focus to be on the health, dignity and autonomy of patients.
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16:00
Voice referendum a possible step towards Constitution renewal "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"
The passing of the Voice referendum proposal could be a step towards renewing our Constitution into one that is more progressive and inclusive, writes Dr Klaas Woldring.
THE VOICE TO PARLIAMENT referendum proposal became law on 19 June 2023 when it was passed in the Senate: 52 for, 19 against.
In the 1967 referendum, Section 51 of the 1901 Australian Constitution was altered so that the Indigenous people were for the first time recognised as people of any race for whom it is deemed necessary to make special laws by deleting other than the Aboriginal race in any State. Section 127 was removed altogether. It stated that Aborigines not to be counted in reckoning population.
Over 90% supported the amendment. There wasn't a No option. Although then regarded as fully fledged citizens, Indigenous representation in our parliaments did not follow. Some people, who are wondering now why the proposed Voice would be desirable, are saying 11 Indigenous people are actually parliamentarians in Canberra. Correct, but formally they are representing parties and their platforms, not the specific interests of the Indigenous people.
Others are saying, well they only comprise 3.2 % of the population, so why should there be specific representation of any kind just for this 3.2%? The frank answer is to make up for the lack of any serious representation of Indigenous people since the establishment of the British colony in 1788. This essentially racist attitude by the settler population has increasingly been found to be plainly wrong. Yet, when reflecting on the high levels of incarceration of Indigenous people and deaths in custody, these racist attitudes linger on regardless.
One could argue that the Indigenous people are also victims of Australia's archaic Constitution. In 2018, the Australian Law Reform Commissio...
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15:47
Tucker Carlson Episode 5 - compelling listening "IndyWatch Feed National"
Ep. 5 As in most of the developing world, it's safer to be the president's son than his opponent. pic.twitter.com/AtRRaxYSjs Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson) June 20, 2023
15:45
Fancy handing any sort of power or control to The Greens. "IndyWatch Feed National"
Old castanet-hands is at it again.
15:33
What Is a Cert 3 in Disability and Why Is It Important? "IndyWatch Feed National"
In the field of disability support, individuals with a deep sense of compassion and a desire to make a positive impact often pursue a Cert 3 in Disability. This certification, formally known as Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability), equips professionals with the necessary knowledge, skills, and understanding to provide exceptional care and support to individuals with disabilities.
The Cert 3 in Disability is a nationally recognised vocational qualification in Australia designed to empower individuals to make a difference in the lives of those with disabilities. It encompasses a comprehensive curriculum that covers a wide range of topics essential for practical disability support. From understanding the diverse nature of disabilities to promoting independence, from personal care support to facilitating community participation, the certification delves into various aspects of disability support.
A Cert 3 in Disability in the disability support sector cannot be overstated. It serves as a benchmark of competency and professionalism, ensuring that support workers possess the necessary skills and knowledge to meet the desired needs of individuals with disabilities. By completing this certification, professionals demonstrate their commitment to delivering person-centred care, fostering independence, and promoting inclusivity.
Not only does a Cert 3 in Disability provide individuals with a solid foundation in disability support, but it also opens up numerous career opportunities in the sector. This certification allows individuals to explore roles in disability support agencies, group homes, respite care facilities, or community-based programs. Employers often prioritise candidates with formal qualifications in disability support, making Cert 3 an invaluable asset for career advancement and job security.
In essence, a Cert 3 in Disability goes beyond mere qualification. It represents a genuine commitment to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities and positively impacting the disability support sector. By acquiring this certification, professionals embark on a rewarding journey of compassion, empathy, and empowerment, enriching the lives of those they support and contributing to a more inclusive society.
Understanding Cert 3 in Disability:
- Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) is Australias nationally recognised vocational qualification.
- It provides training in supporting individuals with disabilities in various settings.
- Topics covered include understanding disability, promoting independence, personal care support, community participation, and behaviour support strategies.
- The training involves theory-based learnin......
14:43
Allowing sanctions exemption to Aussie coal company in Russia against national interest, say NGOs "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"
13 June 2023
Allowing sanctions exemption to Aussie coal company in Russia against national interest, say NGOs
The Australian Government must refuse ASX listed, Tigers Realm Coals application for a permit to avoid sanctions, or risk money flowing to Putins bloody war in Ukraine, say leading NGOs.
Tigers Realms subsidiary, North Pacific Coal which mines and exports coal in the West of Russia has a number of significant Russian shareholders including recently sanctioned Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), a sovereign wealth fund created in 2011 by then-President Medvedev and Prime Minister Putin.
In 2021, Tigers Realm appears to have paid a coal royalty of $945K to the Russian state and has set aside a $25 million royalty liability which could further fund Putins war in Ukraine.
In April 2023, Tigers Realm Coal disagreed with DFATs assessment that the mining operations were likely to be prohibited under Australias sanctions laws, instead stating that they were considering applying for a permit and outlining an intention to privatise the company in a possible attempt to avoid the application of these sanctions laws.
In June 2023, in a letter to the Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong, four NGOs...
14:21
21 today "IndyWatch Feed Economics.au"
This blog first announced itself to the world 21 years ago, on 21 June 2002. Since then, Ive said a lot of things that seem worth repeating, as well as some that havent aged quite so well. To celebrate the age of majority, Im going to start recycling posts, one day at a time. See what you think
14:08
RBA Finally Admits Role Of Corporate Price Hikes In Inflation "IndyWatch Feed National"
The Reserve Bank of Australia has finally acknowledged that corporate price hikes at least play a role in Australias inflation woes despite earlier this year demanding research by a respected think-tank which showed as much be withdrawn.
The minutes of the latest meeting of the RBA board, held earlier this month, acknowledged that price gouging by corporations created an increased risk that high inflation would remain. Yet earlier this year, the Reserve was highly critical of research from the Australia Institute which asserted that corporate price gouging, and the associated record profits generated by it, were a far more potent driver of Australias inflation crisis than modestly rising wages.
In its research, the Australia Institute questioned why the RBA had persistently cited wage growth as a concern, when increases were well beneath the rate of inflation, but had ignored price hikes and profits, when corporations were increasing prices well above the rate of inflation. The RBA was so critical, in fact, that the Reserve Bank, urged the Australia Institute to retract the report.
This month, the RBA minutes of the most recent board meeting acknowledge that corporate greed is a risk to inflation.
Some firms were indexing their prices, either implicitly or directly, to past inflation. These developments created an increased risk that high inflation would be persistent, which would make it more difficult to keep the economy on the narrow path, the minutes read.
Greg Jericho, policy director at the Australia Institutes Centre for Future Work, said he hoped the RBA might now be more inclined to stop punishing everyday Australians and blaming their modest, below-inflation wage rises for creating pressure on the economy.
Companies are the ones that set prices, not workers, Jericho said. The Reserve Bank has finally acknowledged that companies are not merely responding to market forces or increased costs but are increasing prices because they can take advantage of the inflation crisis to increase their margins.
This is consistent with the OECDs recent research that found profits were driving inflation not just in Australia but across many advanced economies, as well as earlier Australia Institute research.
Now, finally the Reserve Bank has itself acknowledged the role companies are playing in keeping inflation high even as the Reserve Bank acknowledges wage growth remains consistent with the inflation target, said Dr Jericho.
The post...
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13:58
Good riddance to feckless rubbish "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"
Three weeks ago Transport Minister Michael Wood was stood down after failing to properly declare a conflict of interest. Today, he's finally resigned:
Suspended transport minister Michael Wood has resigned as a Cabinet minister, after it was revealed his family trust held shares in Chorus, Spark, and the National Australia Bank that he did not declare.And good riddance to him. Wood's "explanation" for his failure to divest his Auckland airport shares despite years of reminders was always unconvincing, and "discovering" further undeclared conflicts makes it even less so. At best, he's simply too feckless to hold any position of public trust. And it certainly makes him seem completely out-of-touch with normal people, who know what they own and don't use secret trusts to try and hide their assets. But then, normal people would also check for further problems the first or second time they were told to divest, not the thirteenth. By failing to do so, he's not only ended his political career, but also invited judicial review of every decision he's made affecting the relevant companies or their competitors.Wood had made or been involved in decisions relevant to the sectors in which he held these undeclared shareholdings. The minister had already been under scrutiny for not declaring a conflict of interest related to his shareholding in Auckland Airport while working as transport minister.
"I have not managed this effectively, I take responsibility for it, and as such have submitted my resignation to the prime minister. I apologise to him and the public for this situation, Wood said.
Apparently there will be much more intense scrutiny of cabinet conflicts of interest as a result of this, and the Prime Minister is considering a full ban on shareholdings by Ministers. Good. But note what's missing from the new regime: transparency. At present conflict of interest information is guarded closely by DPMC, with only an infrequently released public summary which carefully removes any actual details. Which isn't good enough. Sunlight is the best disinfectant. If we want to be able to be sure Ministers are not behaving corruptly, and are managing their conflicts appropriately, then the secrecy over what they have declared and when steps are taken to remove them from decisions must end.
12:23
Daniel Ellsberg: The Establishments Whistleblower "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"
In 1972 Stanley K. Sheinbaum, chairman of the Pentagon Papers Fund, wrote with a hot pertinence that remains striking (at this time Julian Assange is facing grave prospects of being extradited to the United States) that both Daniel Ellsberg and Anthony Russo had struck a blow for us all when they gave the Pentagon Papers
The post Daniel Ellsberg: The Establishments Whistleblower appeared first on The AIM Network.
12:03
The Confusion About The Aims Of Education And Politics! "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"
Over the past few years, Ive read a lot of books about education. Most of them sound impressive and Im sure that a lot of people will read a particular one and go, Yes, thats it, thats whats wrong with the education system and if only schools would all do this then everything would be
The post The Confusion About The Aims Of Education And Politics! appeared first on The AIM Network.
12:00
U.S. dashes hopes after China meeting "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"
Positive outcomes of a recent meeting between China and the U.S. were dissolved by aggression and warmongering from the American media, writes Dr William Briggs.
THE MEETING in Beijing between Chinese President Xi Jinping and United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken was broadly pitched as a positive event. Some see, in this meeting, the pathway to a more responsible approach from the USA in bilateral relations. If this were so, then the world might begin to feel a little more optimistic about the future. It is more likely to be a false hope.
Xi stressed in their meeting that the world needs a stable China-U.S. relationship. He made it clear that how the two countries manage their relationship will have a fundamental bearing on the future of humanity. A Chinese report of the meeting described how the common interests of the two countries should be valued, and their respective success is an opportunity and not a threat to each other. Xi talked of how the two countries should act with a sense of responsibility for history, for the people and for the world, and handle China-U.S. relations properly.
The Chinese leader also made the point that great power competition cannot resolve Americas problems and that China is not seeking to challenge or displace the USA, but the U.S. needs to respect China and its legitimate rights and interests.
All of this is reasonable and responsible. The cloud of optimism, however, quickly evaporated.
The U.S. State Departments response to Blinkens meetings in China and the 35-minute discussion he had with Xi is revealing. A press release from the U.S. State Department described how Blinken raised Chinas unfair and nonmarket economic practices, its h...
08:00
NBN Co fails to improve service conditions "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"
NBN Co has rejected proposals for improvements after complaints were lodged against its lack of quality service by leading retail service providers, writes Paul Budde.
AS PART OF the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) industry consultation process, Telstra and Optus have again complained about NBN Co's lack of service quality improvements in the wholesale broadband agreement (WBA). NBN Co has rejected all proposed improvements by Telstra and Optus, leading retail service providers (RSPs) to call for intervention by regulators and the Government to raise standards.
One of the major points of contention is the regulated special access undertaking (SAU), which governs pricing and non-price terms for NBN access until 2040. The revised SAU seeks to increase prices without adequately improving most broadband services, leaving RSPs dissatisfied. While NBN Co claims to have made some concessions in terms of service standards, the RSPs argue that these changes are insignificant.
As discussed before, the SAU has been delayed repeatedly. This also clearly shows the monopolistic behaviour of NBN Co. It only makes piecemeal concessions to keep the process going, without seriously addressing the underlying issues. It can do so because it has a near-monopoly on fixed-based retail broadband infrastructure.
Telstra and Optus have expressed their frustration with the lack of...
07:38
How Last Weeks High-profile Resignation Will Impact the AIIB "IndyWatch Feed Economics.au"
Despite the bad press that it generated, Canadian Bob Pickard's resignation from the Beijing-based development bank is unlikely to have a lasting impact.
07:29
Who Pays and Who Profits From High Energy Prices in Thailand? "IndyWatch Feed Economics.au"
Many governments are facing the question of whether to absorb rising energy prices, or put the burden on the shoulders of consumers.
07:25
In which the pond offers a high on productivity groaning, the usual barking mad bromancer, and a serve of nattering "Ned" ... "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"
The pond is continuing to wage war with its connectivity with Malware's marvel - it seems the calls are coming from inside the house - and don't be surprised if the pond suddenly disappears for a while under the weight of technical difficulties.
Meanwhile, this day the pond managed to stagger on, if only so that the pleasure of presenting a belated groaning could provide a splendidly productive start to the day, what with productivity all the go among pond correspondents...
It's true that if you'd ordered a groaning for Tuesday, then delivery on a Wednesday might seem like a serve of cold cuts, but that's what happens in the gig economy when the battery on the bike suddenly goes flat ...
Why did the pond elevate this sort of humdrum groaning to top
of the page? Well there was a truly mean girl projecting, and
blathering about a mean girl ...
We may never know the depth of Dame Slap's obsession, but just the headline was enough for the pond - why do the reptiles always project so nakedly and obviously? - and it was time to get back to paying less than minimum for a jolly good groaning ...
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06:30
Legendary Australian Cricketer Shane Warnes Sudden Death Likely Precipitated by Covid mRNA Vaccine, Leading Doctors Conclude "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"
Distinguished cardiologists Dr. Aseem Malhotra from the UK and Dr. Chris Neil (President, Australian Medical Professional Society) have stepped forward to shed some light on Shane Warne, asserting that his death was likely precipitated due to the Covid mRNA vaccine he had received around nine months prior to his death, Daily Sceptic reported.
The Gateway Pundit reported that Australian cricket legend, Shane Warne, died of a heart attack last March 4th, 2022 while on a boys holiday at Koh Samui, Thailand.
Shane Warne, 52, was found unresponsive in his hotel room by one of his friends who tried to wake him up for dinner, urging him to perform CPR for 20 minutes to revive Warne before the ambulance arrived, according to Daily Mail.
Warne was rushed to Thai International Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 6:56 pm.
Shane Warne was an advocate for the Covid-19 vaccine and for wearing a face mask. Warne received two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine and got infected by the virus last August.
In his interview with Sky News, Warne was urging the public to get double vaccinated.
Well, I think its just a matter of getting on with it, get your double vax and get on with it and learn to live with it, because I think no one over here seems to want to get locked down anymore, no one likes the lockdown. Obviously, its been such a tough time for everyone during the pandemic, Warne said.
However, Warnes initial autopsy revealed that he died of natural causes, Thai police ruled out the speculation that he died due to the Covid-19 vaccine.
Thai police spokesperson Kritsana Pattanacharoen said on Monday afternoon the autopsy report had been received and it concluded Warne had a natural death, Guardian reported.
Upon examining the pos...
05:18
This is how to value property like a pro "IndyWatch Feed Economics.au"
Australian Property Podcast
I joined Amy Lunardi to discuss how to value properties like a pro.
Tune in here (or click on the image below):
You can watch the video
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00:14
If you have one night to eat in Cairns, where would you go? "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
Will be making a trip up from SA later this week, just wondering where the one spot you would go to if you had one night in Cairns?
Doesn't have to be the best food/view just a place that holds particular sentiment or meaning to you?
All suggestions will be greatly appreciated!
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00:14
Newsletter #860 What's On this Week "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
Read Online Newsletter: What's On | 20 - 26 June 2023 What's On Melbourne Newsletter Tuesday 20th June 2023 - Monday 26th June 2023 E periences in the
00:06
Will the world save Antarctica in time? "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
Antarcticas rich biodiversity is at risk from fishing and mining. China and Russia look set to block the wildlife protection proposals as they see value in the immense wealth of minerals and sea life as an opportunity for plunder.
An international meeting being held in Chile this week will aim to break a deadlock over proposals to protect this precious environment.
Image: Can we save Antarctica and its wildlife? Image: Shutterstock
Produced By: Wendy Frew
Featured In Story: Adjunct Professor Tony Press, Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania
First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 20 June 2023
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Will the world save Antarctica in time? "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
Antarcticas rich biodiversity is at risk from fishing and mining. China and Russia look set to block the wildlife protection proposals as they see value in the immense wealth of minerals and sea life as an opportunity for plunder.
An international meeting being held in Chile this week will aim to break a deadlock over proposals to protect this precious environment.
Image: Can we save Antarctica and its wildlife? Image: Shutterstock
Produced By: Wendy Frew
Featured In Story: Adjunct Professor Tony Press, Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania
First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 20 June 2023
The post Will the world save Antarctica in time? appeared first on Fraser Coast FM 107.5.
00:00
Lebanon Fails to Elect President "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
Lebanon, a once vibrant tourist hotspot, has been in crisis for years. Corruption of officials long pre-dating the pandemic was exacerbated by COVID-19. Since then, Lebanon has endured the Beirut ammonium nitrate explosion of 2020 that destroyed 77 000 apartments, wounded 7000 people and displaced 300 000 people. Rapid inflation has seen the countrys currency, the Lebanese Pound, lose over ninety-five percent of its value in February of this year effectively rendering the currency useless Now the Lebanese economy runs on American dollars.
Education has increased by 191% and healthcare has increased by 176% leading to severe medication shortages, including cancer drugs, leading patients to gamble on black market medications in the hope of saving their lives.
To add to the pile of problems, the Lebanese parliament has failed for its twelfth time to install a President. The country has been without a head of state since October last year.
Image: Image: Shutterstock: P.jowdy
Produced By: Dominic Giles
Featured In Story: Amar Mustafa PHD Student in History and International Relations Specialising in Lebanese and Syrian Politics at Monash University.
First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 20 June 2023
The post Lebanon Fails to Elect President appeared first on 4YOU 98.5FM Capricorn Community Radio.
Lebanon Fails to Elect President "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
Lebanon, a once vibrant tourist hotspot, has been in crisis for years. Corruption of officials long pre-dating the pandemic was exacerbated by COVID-19. Since then, Lebanon has endured the Beirut ammonium nitrate explosion of 2020 that destroyed 77 000 apartments, wounded 7000 people and displaced 300 000 people. Rapid inflation has seen the countrys currency, the Lebanese Pound, lose over ninety-five percent of its value in February of this year effectively rendering the currency useless Now the Lebanese economy runs on American dollars.
Education has increased by 191% and healthcare has increased by 176% leading to severe medication shortages, including cancer drugs, leading patients to gamble on black market medications in the hope of saving their lives.
To add to the pile of problems, the Lebanese parliament has failed for its twelfth time to install a President. The country has been without a head of state since October last year.
Image: Image: Shutterstock: P.jowdy
Produced By: Dominic Giles
Featured In Story: Amar Mustafa PHD Student in History and International Relations Specialising in Lebanese and Syrian Politics at Monash University.
First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 20 June 2023
The post Lebanon Fails to Elect President appeared first on Fraser Coast FM 107.5.
Tuesday, 20 June
23:55
PwC hit by massive Cyber breach "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
PricewaterhouseCoopers the huge accounting, legal and consulting conglomerate who was already reeling from multiple Government confidentiality breaches, suffered another setback with a massive cybersecurity breach.
The firm, who specialises in cyber security consulting, was itself the target of Russian-linked criminal group CLOP which broke into their file transfer system MOVEit . Once there, they had access to any detail from any moved file globally. Rival consultancy EY was also affected.
This pile-on disaster for PwC was mirrored in organisations across the world including the BBC, Shell Energy, and multiple US Federal agencies.
Image: Image: Shutterstock TK Kurikawa
Produced By: Roderick Chambers
Featured In Story: Dr Ahmed Ibrahim Senior Lecturer Computer and Security, School of Science at Edith Cowan University
First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 20 June 2023
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PwC hit by massive Cyber breach "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
PricewaterhouseCoopers the huge accounting, legal and consulting conglomerate who was already reeling from multiple Government confidentiality breaches, suffered another setback with a massive cybersecurity breach.
The firm, who specialises in cyber security consulting, was itself the target of Russian-linked criminal group CLOP which broke into their file transfer system MOVEit . Once there, they had access to any detail from any moved file globally. Rival consultancy EY was also affected.
This pile-on disaster for PwC was mirrored in organisations across the world including the BBC, Shell Energy, and multiple US Federal agencies.
Image: Image: Shutterstock TK Kurikawa
Produced By: Roderick Chambers
Featured In Story: Dr Ahmed Ibrahim Senior Lecturer Computer and Security, School of Science at Edith Cowan University
First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 20 June 2023
The post PwC hit by massive Cyber breach appeared first on Fraser Coast FM 107.5.
23:13
Australian Payment Provider Cuscal Imposes New Restrictions on Crypto; Industry Body Criticizes Move "IndyWatch Feed Economics.au"
Sydney Opera House in Australia (Stanbalik/Pixabay)
23:09
The Lasers Luster Harnessing the Potential of Sheet and Tube Fiber Cutting "IndyWatch Feed Allstate"
Fiber cutting with lasers is revolutionizing the fabrication of sheet and tube materials. From aerospace to automotive, the ability to cut complex ... Read more
22:22
Disinflation ahead, folks... "IndyWatch Feed Economics.au"
Prices in decline
Pretty amazing to see the enormous slowdown in
producer prices in Canada.
Raw materials prices have dropped far more than
expected, down by a massive -18.4 per cent over the past year,
helping overall PPI to decline to -6.3 per cent over the past
year.
This is very interesting because there was an
argument that construction costs would be 'stickier' than
this.
Not so!
Germany's producer prices also fell twice as much
as expected in May, dropping -1.7 per cent, taking the year-on-year
growth down to around just 1 per cent.
This is important because the relationship between
producer prices and consumer price inflation trends to be a strong
one.
The US has also seen producer price inflation fall
to 1 per cent, while in much of Europe it looks like the inflation
story has almos...
21:43
21:27
Australian Army NH Industries MRH-90 Multi Role Helicopter A40-003 "Pegasus 87" Calls into the Whitsunday Airport at Shute Harbour "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
On Thursday 18 May, Australian Army NH Industries MRH-90 Multi-Role Helicopter A40-003 was spotted flying around the Whitsundays and eventually landed at the Whitsunday Airport at Shute Harbour.
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It looked to be flying as "Pegasus 87" and had originally
departed from Townsville.
After some time on the ground, A40-003 "Pegasus 87" returned
to Townsville.
21:25
Victoria 2022: New Lower House Distributions And 2PP Pendulum "IndyWatch Feed Allstate"
Last week saw some late excitement for those of us interested in the entrails of the 2022 Victorian election with the release of 39 previously unavailable preference distributions, albeit officially unofficial and "indicative". These are the full preference distributions for the seats where previously there was either no distribution (because a candidate was elected on primary votes alone) or an incomplete distribution (because the winner crossed 50% against two or more non-excluded rivals). 36 of these were classic two-party preferred contests (mostly lopsided ones), the remainder being Narracan (a supplementary election that Labor didn't contest), Brunswick (Greens vs ALP) and, entertainingly, Mulgrave.
In the original postcount the VEC kept Mulgrave as a Labor vs Liberal seat although independent Ian Cook (of "Slug Gate" fame) held a narrow primary vote lead for second over the Liberals' Michael Piastrino. This led to complaints from the Cook camp seeking something they thought was called a "recount" (in fact what they wanted was a realignment). Cook claimed that "according to my scrutineers, it will bring Daniel Andrews down a few per cent to make the seat marginal".
It didn't (though it might have done the "down a few per cent" bit had Cook's primary lead over Piastrino stayed at 4%). Cook did in fact hold his eventual primary lead of just under 1% over Piastrino all the way to the final exclusion, but Andrews won the 2CP against Cook by a margin of 60.83% vs 39.17%. This was, in fact, more than Andrews won the 2PP quick throw vs Piastrino by (60.20-39.80).
Before moving on I'd like to say that all states should require and fund their electoral commissions to throw all single-seat contests to completion (this includes you Tasmania (Legislative Council) and especially you Queensland). We have the unusual situation that these VEC distributions which are bound to be far more accurate than the previous 2PP quick throws (in cases with differences of several hundred votes) are technically throws for information purposes only. Officially Piastrino finished second but actually Cook was Andrews' final opponent in the eyes of voters.
For my purposes the most useful 2PP figures are the most accurate ones because they are the most predictive for future elections. A similar situation arose with an uncorrected error in the federal division of Isaacs in 2019, which meant Isaacs was considerably less marginal going into 2022 than it appeared. Therefore I am posting revised 2PP figures based on the new distributions and a 2PP pendulum ditto.
At...
21:21
Australian Army NH Industries MRH-90 Multi-Role Helicopter A40-033 "Snooker 40" Passes Through Rockhampton Airport - Plus More! "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
On Wednesday 17 May, Australian Army NH Industries MRH-90 Multi-Role Helicopter A40-033 was noted passing through Rockhampton Airport.
It looked to arrive from Brisbane and later depart to
Townsville.
A40-033 was heard to be using the radio callsign of "Snooker
40".
Meanwhile, also on Wednesday 17 May, Royal
Australian Air Force (RAAF) Alenia C-27J Spartan transport aircraft
A34-010 as "Wallaby 33" looked to complete airwork at Dysart
Aerodrome - twice - during a flight up from and back to RAAF Base
Amberley.
Photo taken by Steve Vit
21:20
Yarning about The Voice with Allira Davis of the Uluru Youth dialogue. "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
This week the Senate passed legislation to enable the Voice Referendum, and we are in the full swing of the campaigns to influence our votes. A referendum must be held []
The post Yarning about The Voice with Allira Davis of the Uluru Youth dialogue. first appeared on Westender.
21:17
Gulf Coast Aviation Cessna 510 Citation Mustang Bizjet VH-KXM Pops into Longreach Airport - Plus More! "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
On Wednesday 17 May, Gulf Coast Aviation Cessna 510 Citation Mustang bizjet VH-KXM was noted visiting Longreach Airport.
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It looked to arrive from Armidale and Walgett and later depart
to Vanrook Station and then Cairns.
Meanwhile, also on Wednesday 17 May,
Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) (Cobham SAR Services
Pty Ltd) Bombardier CL-600-2B16 Challenger 604 bizjet VH-XNC as
"Rescue 440" flew down from Cairns to complete and coordinate
Search and Rescue operations North-East of Gladstone.
It acted as overseer for LifeFlight Bell 412s VH-XCI "Rescue
522" which flew up from Bundaberg Airport to Gladstone Airport
before then heading out to the search area. It later returned
to Gladstone Airport and then back to Bundy.
VH-XNC "Rescue 440" returned to Cairns.
Finally, also on Wednesday 17
May, Beech A36 Bonanza VH-ILG flew up to Mackay from the
Sunshine Coast. VH-ILG usually frequents Mackay and also
Emerald Airports but of late, it has been on some adventurous
flights to Western Australia and most recently, South
Australia.
RDO Equipment Co. Pilatus PC-12/47 VH-WPH visited Emerald Airport from Toowoomba.
While Van's RV14 VH-TRV flew down from Mareeba to Blackall
Airport before then departing to Cobar and Benalla. VH-TRV is
registered in Malaysia but shows with a Victorian operator.
Indeed it has been noted visiting several places since arriving
into Australia from Malaysia earlier in the month.
And Link Airways (Corporate Air / Vee H Aviation) Cessna 441 Conquest VH-VEH as "Survey 23" flew down from Mackay Airport to complete airwork near Emerald before then landing at Emerald Airport. It then departed for more airwork before then returning bac...
And Link Airways (Corporate Air / Vee H Aviation) Cessna 441 Conquest VH-VEH as "Survey 23" flew down from Mackay Airport to complete airwork near Emerald before then landing at Emerald Airport. It then departed for more airwork before then returning bac...
20:52
Australian Data Center Startup Arkon Expands to U.S. With $26M in Fresh Funding "IndyWatch Feed Economics.au"
The data center purchase is likely to be the first of several. (Shutterstock)
20:38
Trump is Commander in Chief of military "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
In 2020, Trump federalized the US National Guard By Lyndesy Symonds There has been a Communist Takeover of the US government. I think there is good reason to be believe this happened before Trumps election. A hijacked party, the DNP a Communist front was supposed to win the presidential election 2016 and consolidate []
20:37
Yoga "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
Winter Solstice PAUSEshop
The Winter
Solstice is our mid-winter moment to rest, where the
earth is furthest from the sun and we experience the longest
night.
You are invited to spend 2 nourishing hours in restorative practices to align yourself with this winter pause in preparation for our slow, gentle journey back towards the sun.
Thursday 22nd June
7 - 9pm AEST
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You are invited to spend 2 nourishing hours in restorative practices to align yourself with this winter pause in preparation for our slow, gentle journey back towards the sun.
Thursday 22nd June
7 - 9pm AEST
ONLINE
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20:34
Needed "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
Old Newspapers Needed
We're re-doing our front lawn with native plants and need a
whole stack of old newspapers if anyone from the Newlands Estate or
nearby has any lying around. I can come and collect next
weekend.
20:32
Free "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
River Pebbles!
After a clean-out of a garden bed, Ive got a quantity
of river pebbles to give away. There are five medium sized pots
worth....
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20:28
Free "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
Purchased recently from Kogan
(https://www.kogan.com/au/buy/table-top-tv-swivel-mounted-stand-32-55-home-furniture/).
20:26
Friends of Edgars Creek "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
Hello FoEC'ers and Friends,
...
Well, winter has certainly landed this week. We will be
undertaking a maintenance activity this month and we will do this
in the usual FoEC 1-3PM time slot. There won't be an early start to
this activity, unlike our planting events which tend to
stretch out across the day.
19:41
Sydneys gay penguins help teach kids about same-sex couples "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
Everyones favourite gay penguin couple, Sphen and Magic, are kickstarting their teaching careers! The Sydney penguins have enjoyed a blossoming romance over the last five years: celebrating their anniversaries, becoming parents together, and even marching in their own Pride parade together. But now, the peculiar pair are taking on their next milestone: becoming teachers. As ...
The post Sydneys gay penguins help teach kids about same-sex couples appeared first on QNews.
19:40
Collapse Western societies by destroying agriculture "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
By Lyndesy Symonds CN and those who are prepared to undertake Counter Revolution have seen this coming while it was just a little speck on the horizon. I refer to the enlistment of indigenous groups which have been positioned by the Revolutionary Nexus in occupation of Western governments to spearhead the United [Communist] Nations 17 []
19:30
Forest of the Fallen takes off around Australia "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
Thousands of people injured or killed by the Covid gene-altering vaccines were unwelcome proof the injections werent safe, so they were silenced. Now, they have a voice. Memorials to the thousands of mRNA Covid vaccine victims who died as a result of a bogus virus, are taking off around the country. Duplicitous state Premiers, PMs, []
17:42
1) Papua Police chief offers negotiation for release of Susi Air pilot "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
2) Workers complain of unfair
dismissal at PT Tandan Sawita Papua, seek legal aid
3) Calls for consistent implementation of Otsus:
Indigenous Papuans in legislative seats
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1) Papua Police chief offers
negotiation for release of Susi Air pilot
News Desk - Susi Air Pilot
Hostage-Taking
20 June 2023
Jayapura, Jubi Papua Police chief Insp. Gen. Mathius Fakhiri announced that his office is willing to provide a platform for negotiations with the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) led by Egianus Kogoya, in order to secure the release of Susi Air pilot Philips Mark Mehrtens. Fakhiri made this statement in ...
17:41
Residential prices playing whack-a-mole "IndyWatch Feed Economics.au"
ausbiz TV: property trends
I joined Danielle Ecuyer on ausbiz TV to discuss record population growth here (or click on the image below):
17:37
Albanese auctions off game of tennis or snooker with him at The Lodge. Our Lodge. "IndyWatch Feed National"
The taxpayer funded lodge. How far up himself is this bloke?
17:12
FixedIt: Rape is about people "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
All headlines that erase victims and perpetrators are dehumanising, misleading, and lazy. This one is even worse because the article reports something everyone should read.
A man raped a woman. This is abhorrent, but not uncommon. The woman was able to report the rape to police. The police believed her, investigated and charged the rapist. The DPP took the case to trial and the man was convicted of rape. This series of events is remarkable.
The defence lawyer claimed the rapist was a vulnerable man who had experienced a great deal of psychological distress. This is entirely unremarkable.
Judge Gaynors response: It is not for men, such as your client, to take out their own emotional anguish and difficulties by the sexual assault of a young woman.
Some men see women as an object to assist them, or something to help themselves to in a time of personal difficulty.
(There is) this notion of a man in turmoil something clicks over in his head and the way to relieve that is by sexually assaulting a woman. Men cannot and must not, and if they do there will be very strong consequences.
In addition to the rape, the woman also told the court about the online comments shes seen making jokes and memes about the rape, and blaming her for the rapists choice to rape her.
Judge Gaynor, who clearly doesnt spend much time online, said this was extraordinary I cannot believe people can be so hideously cruel.
Judge Gaynors comments might be more incisive than most, but they are far more typical of the things said court than you might believe if you only ever read news reports.
Public institutions, such as courts, media, parliament, and police are structured to protect men from consequences of committing sexual violence and punish women for being victims of sexually violent men. Sometimes, when I see or hear a judge say the things Judge Gaynor said, I start to believe we can change those structures. Then I remember that you could fill the MCG twice over with all the women who have been sexually assaulted in a single year in Australia and the men convicted would fit in the members bars with room to spare.
and I think of the endless media articles implicitly or explicitly blaming victims and defending perpetrators, and the parliaments that make laws to enforce this behaviour. One exceptional judge and one remarkable outcome is not change.
Not yet.
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17:09
Music, Culture and Camaraderie: Embracing the Vitality of Regional Music Festivals in Australia "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
When it comes to music festivals, Australia has built a reputation for hosting some of the most epic and memorable events in the world. While major cities like Sydney and Melbourne often steal the limelight, theres something truly special about the regional music festivals that dot the vast Australian landscape. Whether its Victorian festivals like Groovin The Moo and Queenscliff Music Festival, or Tasmanian events like Party in the Paddock and Yours and Owls in Wollongong, these hidden gems bring together music lovers, artists, and local communities in a celebration of music, culture, and camaraderie.
Today, were diving into the importance of regional music festivals in Australia, exploring their unique charm and highlighting a few standout examples.
A Breath of Fresh Air
At the very least, regional music festivals offer a refreshing change of pace from their larger counterparts. Nestled in picturesque landscapes, these festivals often provide an intimate and laid-back atmosphere that allows attendees to truly immerse themselves in the music and connect with fellow festival-goers. Whether its dancing barefoot in a field under the starry outback sky or swaying to the sounds of acoustic melodies by the beach, regional festivals offer a unique sense of freedom and escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Celebrating Cultural Diversity
One of the remarkable aspects of regional music festivals is their ability to showcase the diverse musical and cultural tapestry of Australia. From the tropical beats of northern Queenslands Palm Creek Folk Festival to the soulful blues of the Bridgetown Blues Festival in Western Australia, these events bring together a wide range of genres and artists, both local and international. By featuring a mix of established acts and emerging talents, regional festivals contribute to the growth and exposure of Australias vibrant music scene, while also fostering a sense of pride and identity w...
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Illawarra offshore floating wind turbines are we there yet? "IndyWatch Feed Allstate"
SPANISH offshore wind developer BlueFloat Energy has announced its preferred location for the 105 turbines around 14km off the Illawarra coast between Clifton and Shellharbour.
After considering a number of sites, BlueFloat says the preferred site for the floating wind turbines has been chosen due to a strong and consistent wind resource and its proximity to an existing industrial base at Port Kembla.
The company says the project will create significant local economic benefits for the region with thousands of local jobs required during construction and hundreds in ongoing operations and maintenance. However, questions have been raised after one the biggest global players in the field, Siemens Gamesa, posted nearly a billion dollar net loss in just one quarter earlier this year. This has apparently been due to floating offshore wind turbine component and associated warranty issues.
North Illawarra local and former Wollongong City councillor, Kerrie Anne Christian, a metallurgist who spent nearly 40 years in heavy industry working on equipment problems, including turb...
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The Weekly Times | TWT | 21 June 23 "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
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A month of stories from the Bondi Festival "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
Get ready for all the news from the 2023 Bondi Festival
Bondi Ice Skating Rink
Bondi Beach is gearing up for its annual winter celebration with the iconic ferris wheel and ice skating rink. The Festival is jam packed with music, art, comedy, theatre and so much fun and entertainment for all ages. The Festival opening weekend features a deadly celebration of local First Nations knowledge and culture. Marang delivers an incredible day of workshops, performances and stalls to kick off Bondi Festival 2023 in Bondi Pavilions Garu (northern) courtyard.
Annie Louey
This week we talk to comedian Annie Louey about her stand up show, Gold. This is Annies 5th solo show where she tackles subjects as diverse as ageing, her chaotic dating history and what its like to inherit her dead dads car.
We also chat to Bligh Twyford-Moore from...
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The Benefits of Aluminium Plantation Shutters: A Stylish and Durable Choice "IndyWatch Feed National"
When it comes to window treatments, plantation shutters have long been favoured for their timeless elegance and versatility. Among the various materials available, aluminium plantation shutters stand out as an exceptional choice, offering a range of benefits that set them apart from other options.
In this blog post, we will explore the advantages of aluminium plantation shutters and shed light on the differences between aluminium and PVC or wood shutters.
- Affordability
Aluminium plantation shutters offer excellent value for your investment. While they may have a slightly higher upfront cost compared to some other materials, their long-term benefits and durability make them a cost-effective choice. With their resistance to wear and tear, you wont need to replace them as frequently as other window treatments, saving you money in the long run. - Ease of Installation
One of the advantages of aluminium plantation shutters is their ease of installation. They are typically designed to fit a variety of window sizes and can be custom-made to your specifications. Many manufacturers provide detailed installation instructions, and if you prefer professional assistance, there are experienced installers available. With their lightweight construction, aluminium shutters are relatively easy to handle and install, making the process smooth and hassle-free. - Insulation Performance
Up to 40% of your homes heating energy is lost through the windows, while, in summer, up to 87% of heat is gained through the windows. Aluminium plantation shutters offer excellent insulation properties, helping to regulate temperature and reduce energy consumption.The air pockets created by the louvred design of the shutters act as a buffer between the window and the interior space, providing an additional layer of insulation. This insulation helps to block out heat during the hot summer months and retain warmth in colder seasons, allowing for better control over your indoor climate. As a result, you can save money on heating and cooling costs. This makes aluminium the perfect material for living room or bedroom plantation shutters. - Durability
Aluminium plantation shutters are highly durable and built to withstand various environmental conditions. Unlike other materials prone to warping, cracking, or fading, aluminium shutters are resistant to moisture, corrosion, and UV rays. This durability ensures that your shutters will maintain their structural integrity and aesthetic appeal for years to come. With only minimal maintenance requirements, aluminium shutters offer a long-lasting solution that can handle the demands of daily u...
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Meet a street musician in Epping or on a busy corner in Five Dock "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
The City of Parramatta and the City of Canada Bay will come alive with the sounds of Sydneys most talented and aspiring musicians take to the streets for Make Music Day on Wednesday, June 21.
City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Cr Sameer Pandey said local artists play an important role in a culturally diverse City and he encouraged residents to encourage a street musician.
Whether youre trying to get to work and home at Epping Station or enjoying lunch at Wentworth Point and Parramatta Square, you will also get a taste of our musical talent, he said.
City of Canada Bay Mayors Angelo Tsirekas said every type of street musician regardless of age, culture and ability can organise their own gig or work with the City of Canada Bay to share their music with friends, neighbours, and strangers.
Make Music Day is an opportunity to promote and platform local musicians, Mayor Tsirekas said.
Whether you want to put your musical talents on display or simply enjoy some wonderful performances, I encourage you to get involved.
To find out more about City of Parramattas Make Music Day performances, visit https://atparramatta.com/whats-on/make-music-day
City of Canada Bay residents can visit: bit.ly/makemusicdayccb.
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Where do Townsville residents holiday? "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
New resident to here and wondering where do people from Townsville head on holiday? Originally from Canberra and of course the idea is to go anywhere slightly warm (so anywhere but Canberra) so just interested to know!
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FarmDog Brewing is hosting its very first boilermaker tasting night "IndyWatch Feed Allstate"
In a fusion of flavors that promises to tantalise the taste buds of adventurous enthusiasts, FarmDog Brewing, Wallingtons vibrant family-run microbrewery with a keen focus on beer and gin, is gearing up to host an extraordinary Boilermaker Night on Friday, 23 June 2023.
Set to be an unforgettable experience, this one-of-a-kind event will bring together two beloved libations for an evening of indulgence, exploration, and exceptional craftsmanship as guests embark on mixing craft beer and spirits led by a passionate brewing / distilling family!
Keep up with the latest food and booze news across the region here.
Originally a pop-up, FarmDog found a permanent home at McGlashans estate Cellar Door, gifting the region a fun, laid-back atmosphere for indulging in delicious pizzas and platters as you taste gin, beer and/or wine! With a local mindset, as a bonus the brewers and distillers are always found onsite to explain all things grains and botanicals to allow your taste buds to understand and embrace their unique flavours.
In their very ever Boilermaker Night, the brewery will be showcasing their newest FarmDog brews, and pairing them with some unique whiskeys to create exciting boilermakers for you to try. Theyll have a variety of boilermakers to showcase, so whether youre a beer lover or a whiskey connoisseur, there will be something for everyone.
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Review: The Rions will Rock Your Socks Off "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
The Rions at The Lansdowne Hotel, 2 June 2023 with
Big Wheels and Molly Rocket
Review and images by Michael Ryan
The Lansdowne Hotel, an establishment built upon the uni student crowd, a venue home to independent, Australian artists.
The gig was to be performed on the second level. The stairs awaited, a supernatural atmosphere. Curiously yet anxiously climbing adventuring into what seemed to be the lair of a mad scientist.
What greeted us was an intimate venue; a small stage, a bar, dark lighting and of course, carpet stickier than one can describe.
Big Wheels were to kick off the night, the band could be best described in this way; if Jet and The Strokes had a baby that was then raised by a divorc wine mum from double bay, nourished only by pictures of Robert Plant, youd have Big Wheels. A collective that truly rocked and put back that 70s sound.
Following, was Molly Rocket. An ode to 90s grunge, met with existential angst in screaming form, distortion of the highest degree, a Nirvana love child if you will. As the crowd grew accustomed to this scene, they swiftly changed up into an indie-pop-melodic band. It was definitely an experience.
The Rions, full of showmanship and entertainment, walking out to Michael Jacksons Thriller, then belting out the Ghostbusters Theme, the Avalon band truly knew how to put on a show. Dazzling the crowd with unreleased songs, sing-a-longs and most importantly an Abba track. Truly breathtaking, the band defined what a performance was and delivered.
It was a concoction of sounds at the Lansdowne, travelling from shake-your-tail-feather 70s rock, to a mixture of grunge and indie, then into the Rions own unique flavoursome aesthetic. A night that was spectacular.
I implore you dearest of readers, to explore the indie band circuit. Effervescent energy and exc...
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Pets in Crisis "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
With one of the highest pet ownership rates in the world, Australians love their furry best friends. However, Australias cost of living crisis has left many pet owners in a difficult and expensive situation, wondering if their beloved pets are worth the costs.
The cost of pet products has jumped by almost 12% in the last couple years. The increased cost of not only pet food, but medications, mandatory shots and, vet bills has forced many to give over their pets to animal rescue organisations. These organisations are now also struggling and encouraging those who can afford it, to adopt a rescue pet. Our cost of living crisis has now left our pets in crisis.
Image: Image: Shutterstock, Holli
Produced By: Julia Schmidt
Featured In Story: Nicki Hutley, President of the NSW Branch of the Economics Society of Australia, and
First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 20 June 2023
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Pets in Crisis "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
With one of the highest pet ownership rates in the world, Australians love their furry best friends. However, Australias cost of living crisis has left many pet owners in a difficult and expensive situation, wondering if their beloved pets are worth the costs.
The cost of pet products has jumped by almost 12% in the last couple years. The increased cost of not only pet food, but medications, mandatory shots and, vet bills has forced many to give over their pets to animal rescue organisations. These organisations are now also struggling and encouraging those who can afford it, to adopt a rescue pet. Our cost of living crisis has now left our pets in crisis.
Image: Image: Shutterstock, Holli
Produced By: Julia Schmidt
Featured In Story: Nicki Hutley, President of the NSW Branch of the Economics Society of Australia, and
First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 20 June 2023
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Heres to 10 more: Little Creatures celebrates 10 years of brewing in Geelong "IndyWatch Feed Allstate"
Its been quite the journey since one of our favourite breweries first opened its door. Launching in a Fremantle shed back in 2000, it all started with a group of mates with a love for hoppy beer who wanted to brew an awesome, hop-driven American Pale Ale.
Fast forward more than a decade and in 2011 the Lion team purchased the former site of the Valley Worsted Mills in Geelong, with the plan to open a second brewery in Geelong in 2013 to keep the beer coming to the east coast (a decision which we are very thankful for).
Little Creatures has since become an iconic destination and watering hole for the Geelong community over the last ten years, coming out with the very best brews and events time and time again, and most importantly, bringing people from all walks of life together for the love of BEER.
Now, as of 16 June, theyve reached a milestone of hitting double digits this year, celebrating 10 huge years of brewing at its Geelong home.
Keep up with the latest food and booze news across the region here.
Earning a solid reputation as Geelongs vibrant hub of craft beer, delicious food, and good times, Little Creatures has become a beloved institution for locals and visitors alike. A true brewery village experience, with a bustling Canteen, mysterious White Rabbit Barrel Hall and the colourful Mystery Lane, its no wonder this place has been consistently buzzing with excitement for the past decade.
As you step inside, youll be greeted by a laid-back atmosphere and the enticing aromas wafting from the kitchen, where talented chefs work their magic to create mouthwatering dishes that perfectly complement the brews on offer. From wood-fired pizzas with creative toppings to succulent burgers and fresh seafood delights, theres always something to satisfy every craving and tantalise your taste buds.
But of course, here its all about the star of the show: the beer! Little Creatures takes pride in its unique and innovative craft beers, brewed right on-site. Grab a pint of their signature Pale Ale, a refreshing and hoppy brew that has garnered a cult following. If youre feeling adventurous, sample their limited-edition...
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Combat roles? Equality? Watch this female v. male marine match-up. "IndyWatch Feed National"
Equality doesnt pan out in real life like it does in the movies. pic.twitter.com/oCMwKLmjx3 Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) June 19, 2023
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After a seven-year hiatus, Taste Sorrento is back until the end of June "IndyWatch Feed Allstate"
<p><p>After a seven-year hiatus Taste Sorrento is being re-imagined into a month-long festival. A winter food and beverage event celebrating and promoting all that Sorrento has to offer in gourmet food, quality produce, wine, bespoke spirits, craft beers, and cider, all showcased in Sorrento.</p> <p>More than just a food and wine festival, Taste Sorrento 2023 is featuring the work of British and Australian artists Gillie and Marc called the most successful and prolific creators of public art in New Yorks History by the New York Times at Curate Art & Design until June 30.
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Pulitzer-winner Ronan Farrow drops thirst trap for gaymers "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
Renowned journalist and often-overlooked nepo baby Ronan Farrow has taken to Instagram this morning to show hes not just packing brains, but a healthy dose of brawn, too. To celebrate the highly-anticipated release of Diablo IV, Ronan posted a shirtless selfie to his story captioned, What are you doing and is it REALLY more urgent ...
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15:44
Could US-NATO military moves signal globalist black swan event? "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
By TONY MOBILIFONITIS COULD looming financial collapse, another intel services psyop, a communist-style coup or all of these be behind the major US army movements spotted across the US in recent days. Or could it be just another exercise? On June 17th, the Hal Turner Radio Show posted the following: Today is June 17 and []
15:39
Beginning the Confessions of Saint Augustine "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
Ive become attached to the practice of reading a few pages of a classic text first thing in the morning. la recherche du temps perdu kept me busy for nearly two years. The Iliad and The Prelude followed. Then Continue reading
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31% of young Aussies hold crypto despite being risk averse ASX survey "IndyWatch Feed Economics.au"
While young Australians are more interested in crypto, its the 25- to 49-year-olds who own the most.
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Test safety switches annually "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
Energy Safe Victoria is calling on households to test their electrical safety switches every year to prevent fire, electric shock and electrocution.
Victorian firefighters attend more than 300 electrical fires every year, many of which start from old wiring that has degraded or is unable to cope with the demands of modern electrical equipment.
Energy Safes Test Reset Protect campaign encourages Victorians to test their safety switches annually to ensure they are operating correctly, reducing risks to their loved ones and property.
Safety switches monitor the flow of electricity through a circuit and detect a problem that may pose a risk to personal safety, turning the power off before an incident occurs.
They are located on most household switchboards, identified by a small button marked by the word Test. Once pressed, power will be cut to lights and appliances connected to that particular safety switch.
If lights or appliances dont lose power then the safety switch may have failed. A licensed electrician should be employed to identify where faults are and make repairs.
Many older properties have not been fitted with safety switches. Victorians in homes without safety switches should engage a licensed electrician to install them.
Energy Safe CEO Leanne Hughson said a simple safety switch check could mean the difference between life and death.
Testing safety switches is easy to do. It doesnt matter whether you own your home or are renting, you need to ensure your safety switches are working, Ms Hughson said.
If you dont have a safety switch installed, contact a licensed electrician and get one fitted as soon as possible.
Further information, including an instructional video, is available on the Energy Safe website at esv.vic.gov.au/household-wiring.
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See the light in the land "IndyWatch Feed Allstate"
The Ngurambang: Our Riverina exhibition aims to give viewers
new perspectives on the landscape and to demonstrate some of the
diversity of talent from creative practitioners working across the
region
Griffith Regional Art Gallery worked with curator Jason Richardson
to gather a group of artists from across the region for the current
display.
"Viewers will find familiar scenes and they will also be challenged
to recognise others.
"One of the greatest benefits in experiencing art is looking
through another's eyes and this exhibition asked the artists to
share their observations about an environment we all share.
The result offers insights into the diversity of creative practice
across the Riverina while reflecting on individual interests in the
landscape.
"The idea that art can help audiences build connections with the
environment has been developing since I worked with Landcare and
it's something I've explored through previous exhibitions, our
not-for-profit Red Earth Ecology and also recorded interviews with
artists and places," said Mr Richardson.
"We were supported by Western Riverina Arts to hold a workshop in Griffith late last year, where we compared perspectives and inspirations.
"The group comprises a dozen emerging, mid-career and experienced artists with various qualifications and we were able to share knowledge and build a vision for the exhibition."
For viewers the experience is rich with comparisons and contrasts from a variety of media that includes text, textiles, sound, painting, photography, found and manipulated objects.
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Jo will share insights at Griffith Gallery "IndyWatch Feed Allstate"
Griffith Regional Art Gallery will host artist Jo
Roberts during the Ngurambang exhibition, who will offer a school
holiday activity during the opening weeks
Her enthusiasm for the opportunity is clearly evident in the time and preparations she is planning as part of the Ngurambang exhibition.
"I've been working on a series of activities for all ages and it will be good to bring these to Griffith's gallery," said Ms Roberts.
On Wednesday mornings during the school holidays Jo will be sharing the Beak Technique activity developed by Red Earth Ecology.
This activity promotes an understanding of the relationships between habitat and bird diets by discussing different species and their beak shapes.
"We'll be looking at the local species to learn what plants will bring your favourite birds into your backyard."
The worksheets are accessible to all ages and were developed through consultation with the Murrumbidgee Field Naturalists and support from Western Riverina Arts.
"Kids are naturally curious about birds and our conversations will expand their knowledge about local species."
Ms Roberts will also be working in the Gallery on Wednesdays throughout the exhibition to provide insight into how her artwork facilitates an innovative investigation of history.
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This definitely feels really fucking good: Hard-Ons rip into second album with Tim Rogers "IndyWatch Feed Allstate"
When they announced the coronation of rock royalty, Tim Rogers, as frontman in their punk palace in 2021, the sonic tectonic plates shifted, quaking with Im Sorry Sir, That Riffs Been Taken.
Following a nine-date national tour and European tour, the iconic music pairing has been stamped as permanent.
Keep up with the latest music news, festivals, interviews and reviews here.
Hard-Ons mainstay Peter Blackie Black explains, We like the music that were making together. So you know, theres no real reason to stop or question it or anything like that. I get people saying How can he be doing that? And its like because it fucking feels good, you know? I dont analyse shit. Its either right or its wrong. And for us, this definitely feels really fucking good.
Weve had people come who have been seeing us for like 30 years now and have come up to me after a show and go, I dont know how you fucking do it. Its 30 years later and youre more powerful than youve ever been. Thats just really awesome to hear. I think we are renewed in a sense and Tim has brought a lot of that energy to us.
Im Sorry Sir, That Riffs Been Taken saw Rogers rock up to the studio for a first introduction, jumping head-first into rehearsal and recording mode with songs provided by Black and guitarist Ray Ahn. Heading into album number two, the 2 June release of Ripper 23, there was a songwriting dynamic shift.
For the first record, obviously a lot of songs almost all of them except one were written before Tim actually joined. And this time, all the songs were written knowing he was going to be the singer. When I write, I know the persons strength and to me, Tim is like having a soul singer in a band. So its like we can do this and we can do that. Its actually been a nice, gentle continuation of what weve been doing, and now that Tim is in the band and super keen, hes written a bunch of stuff as well, so its progressing ver...
13:45
Deadwood, Deadends, and Deadheads "IndyWatch Feed Economics.au"
Whoathat was a close call. It took us nearly 60 years of disappointment, observation, and regret to get it. We didnt want to lose it.
You dont develop cynicism overnight. It takes business deals gone badpolitical promises that we never meant to be keptinnovations and inventions that didnt work outpublic policies that were idiotic when they began, and disastrous when they ended.
In todays world, where would you be without cynicism? Doing five years in the can for visiting the Capitol building without a permit? Joining the Ukrainian army to protect our democracy? Buying Nvidia and trusting that the Fed really does know what it is doing?
We cant even write those words without chuckling to ourselves. It was only two years ago that the Fed forecast inflation for 2023 at 0.1% now they say it will be 5.6%. They were only off by 5,500%!
Stronger, richer, freer?
Last week, US Government debt passed US$32 trillion. And it is growing fast up by US$10 trillion over the last four yearsand now increasing at US$2.1 trillion per year.
And what do you think? Did a single penny of that debt make the US stronger, richer, and freer? How young do you have to be to believe it?
As the debt rises, so do interest rates. Year over year, the Feds interest payments are up nearly 50%. Next year, more tax money will be needed to support the debt than to support the Pentagon.
The private sector is also paying higher interest rates. Companies that took on billions of debt at 3% interest now have to refinance at 7%. And they cant print money.
From Wolf Richter:
companies that only made it this far thanks to Easy Money are now getting hung out to dry.
Bankruptcy filings will whittle down the corporate debt overhang. Many companies will emerge from bankruptcy with less debt, and theyll be nimbler and more able to thrive. Others will be sold off in bits and pieces, making room for appropriately managed companies not encumbered by these issues.
There is a cleansing aspect to this part of the credit cycle that needs to be allowed to do its job to get rid of the excesses and the deadwood at the expense of investors. This cleansing process that has now just started is long overdue.
Mass VC extinction event
And heres Garrett Baldwin at Postcards from the Florida Republic:
Venture Capital has imploded over the last 18 months. Last week, the Wall Street Journal released a distressing analysis. Theyve found many startups are now unable to secure the funding they need. To say VC has been suffering is an understatement. Tom Loverro, a general partner at VC shop IVP, has said The Mass Extinction Event for startups is underway. Venture capital losses ov...
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A Rich Life is Measured by More Than Money "IndyWatch Feed Economics.au"
Its 3:42am and todays Daily Reckoning Australia finds me in a reflective mood.
My elderly fathers health is failing.
One fall too many has forced him to surrender his highly prized independence.
We knew this day of reckoning was comingbut its still sad to watch.
A tour of the assisted care facilities provided me with a stark reminder of what constitutes a rich life.
When a financial publication usually mentions the term rich, it tends to be associated with money or a vein of ore.
Not this time.
Dont get me wrong, money is important especially when it comes to paying the not-so-insignificant Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD). However, when the final tally on your life is done, true net worth is measured by other factors.
Money cant buy love
In 1964, the year when the last of my parents five children was born, The Beatles hit single Cant Buy Me Love was released.
In Paul McCartneys own words, his motivation for the song was
Cant Buy Me Love is my attempt to write a bluesy mode. The idea behind it was that all these material possessions are all very well but they wont buy me what I really want.
Growing up in a working-class family, material possessions were few and far between. Money was needed for the basicsshelter, transportation, food, clothing, and education. Precious little was left for material indulgences.
Society has changed quite a bit since then.
Credit-funded consumerism has literally consumed the developed and a good chunk of the developing world.
The quip, we buy things we dont need, with money we dont have, to impress people we dont like originally referred to Hollywood. These days, it extends well beyond the zip code of Beverly Hills.
And this increasing obsession with look at me on social media suggests the penny has not yet dropped on true love extending beyond self.
Of the limited number of possessions Dad can take with him, the most prized are his photos of family and friends. These are his permanent reminders of a rich lifeone that money alone cannot buy.
When it all gets distilled down, material goods become immaterial and its not how much you love yourself, but how much you are loved by others.
In the final tally, love and respect are what matters most.
Money cant buy happiness
Long before The Beatles were singing Tell me that you want the kind of things that money just cant buy, Roman philosopher Seneca (4 BC to 65 AD) wrote a letter to his mother.
The titleOf Consolation: To Helvia
Heres an extract
Consider in the first place how many more poor people there are than rich, and yet you will not find that they are sadder or...
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Link "IndyWatch Feed National"
How do you say thank you to Seeker of Truth? Magnificent work, as always. Here's the Truth Seeker! Thomas Mayo (aka Thomas Mayor) was a protege of Brian Manning, a MUA activist working on the Darwin wharves when young Thomas put his hand up to be an Organiser for the...
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A bathe-in hot springs cinema returns to the Mornington Peninsula for winter "IndyWatch Feed Allstate"
Get ready to immerse yourself in Victorias favourite natural geothermal springs while watching a variety of highly popular movies: Peninsula Hot Springs beloved Bathe In Cinema is back for 2023, giving guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in a world of cinema while soaking in the rejuvenating geothermal hot springs.
Taking place on Thursday evenings from June through to the end of August, Peninsula Hot Springs has curated an enthralling line-up of films for each month, ensuring an enjoyable cinematic experience for all.
Stay up to date with whats happening in and around the region here.
This Winter, guests can embark on a journey of discovery with the June theme, Water Stories, featuring captivating films such as Blueback, True Spirit, Breath, My Octopus Teacher, and The Heart of the Sea.
In July, Peninsula Hot Springs pays tribute to the rich heritage and culture of Indigenous Australians, and celebrating First Nations Films. Films like Wash My Soul in The Rivers Flow, Top End Wedding, and Satellite boy will transport audiences into the heart of First Nations storytelling and traditions.
August is all about the musical magic, with the lineup of films featuring beloved classics like Grease, Mamma Mia, Mary Poppins, Moulin Rouge, and The Lion King. Guests can sing along and be swept away by the timeless melodies.
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Australias crypto laws risk being outpaced by emerging markets: Think tank "IndyWatch Feed Economics.au"
Bermuda and Nigeria are moving faster on crypto than Australia, and the land Down Under will soon need to be up to speed, says Loretta Joseph.
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The spectacular Moulin Rouge! The Musical returns to Melbourne for a limited season this August "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
Time to pop the champagne bohemians! After a sold out Australian tour, the spectacular Moulin Rouge! The Musical is returning to the iconic Regent Theatre this August for a strictly limited season.
A celebration of Baz Luhrmanns famed film, Moulin Rouge! The Musical will arrive in Melbourne from 20 31 August, following its run at Brisbanes Lyric Theatre, QPAC until 27 July 2023.
Stay up to date with whats happening within the regions art and stage scene here.
The Return Melbourne season in August 2023 marks a full-circle moment for the production, which premiered to stellar reviews at the Regent Theatre in 2021. Melbourne was the first international city to host the 10-time Tony Award winning show after its dazzling Broadway debut, with the season also coinciding with the 20th anniversary year of Baz Luhrmanns revolutionary film.
The sold-out premiere season commenced at the end of the last Melbourne lockdown, and since opening around Australia the production has welcomed nearly one million Australian theatregoers with sold out seasons in Melbourne, Sydney and Perth. The Brisbane season is also on track to be a complete sell out.
Hailed A clever, innovative, sparkling, energetic explosion of technicolour joyMoulin Rouge! will blow your mind (Herald Sun), Baz Luhrmanns revolutionary film comes to life onstage once again in August, remixed in this musical mash-up extravaganza featuring over 70 songs including many of the iconic hits from the movie, as well as additions from Adele, Katy Perry, Sia, Beyonce, Rihanna and more.
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Senate votes to allow Voice referendum "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
Maritime Unionist Comrade Thomas Mayo, a wannabe blackfella, sat on the Voice working group with Albanese. He has already worked out how to make every Australian landowner pay rent to Aborigines and how to punish politicians who dont comply. The Maritime Union is just a branch of the Australian Communist Party which springs into action []
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Oh No Not Rich People "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
A submarine has gone missing. Its a very small submarine. People pay $250,000 to ride in it. I dont know what $250,000 is. Is that money? Can I have that much money?
I cant have $250,000 so I am glad the people who spent $250,000 are missing. Rich people are at the bottom of the ocean. They cant even turn on each other. Theyre just there.
Rich tourists travel in a submarine to look at the Titanic. The Titanic is fascinating to rich people everywhere. The Titanic is fascinating to people who save up enough money to go on a cruise ship and then go on a cruise ship.
I was watching a Youtube channel called Alexander the Guest. Alexander visits extremely expensive restaurants and tells us if theyre actually good. If I could go to one of these restaurants, I would, but I cant, so instead I enjoy a lost submarine full of rich people...
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Populist Quiz: Is Green The New Brown? "IndyWatch Feed National"
Properly tackling climate change requires open discussions and hard questions, in particular of people who might have already made up their minds about the best way forward. Geoff Russell explains.
I attended a Greens Party fundraiser recently in Adelaide. I didnt do a head-count of Animal Justice Party (AJP) members in attendance, but I know I wasnt alone. Many AJP members have a complex relationship with the Greens. Tammy Franks, Greens Member of the South Australian Legislative Council, has been a terrific advocate on animal issues in State Parliament and Ive worked with her on many occasions, either campaigning on shared concerns or arranging preferences during elections, and the like.
The night was full of all the things I love about the Greens, quiz questions about critters, pictures of just the eye of an animal asking you to name the species, or, even harder, having to tag a sound with its species name. Can anybody think of another quiz night where tables would nominate a representative to get up on stage and perform their favourite animal sound?
Environmental politics is full of warm touchy feely issues about cute or rare animals; as well as the not so cute. Interest in wildlife is deep and emotional for many of us, even if we are ignorant of the facts and analysis that a professional ecologist would bring to the table.
But however strong an emotional connection to land or its wild plants or animals might be, it doesnt guarantee sensible policy; not on its own. So Id have had a smattering of challenging educational questions. The kind of questions that expand your horizons, shrink your comfort zone and allow you to make truly rational policy decisions.
For example, how many tonnes of mined quartz do Uyghurs have to crush with big hammers to make a thousand megawatts of solar panels? Where does most of the worlds polysilicon in solar photovoltaic (PV) panels come from? You might like to read this for clues.
In the fie...
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This Machine Kills tackles The Palestine Laboratory "IndyWatch Feed National"
This Machine Kills is a fascinating podcast that tackles techno-dystopia and political economy. I was interviewed on its latest episode about my new book, The Palestine Laboratory:
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Link "IndyWatch Feed National"
Great work from the team at Advance Australia. Magnificent work. https://www.advanceaustralia.org.au Send this to your friends. NB - the Maritime Union of Australia shirt is a bit of a giveaway!
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Ballarats annual Winter Festival is back with ice skating, snow falls, shimmering lights, a music festival and more "IndyWatch Feed Allstate"
Its time to bundle up and embrace the cold with the return of the spectacular three-week Ballarat Winter Festival.
Running from June 24 through to July 16, Ballarat will once again be transformed into a magical winter wonderland, with a unique array of events and activities to beat the winter blues, warm the soul and satisfy the belly.
Stay up to date with whats happening in and around the region here.
This years Festival takes place at locations and venues right across the city designed to dazzle and amaze locals and visitors. With something for everyone from ice skating to disco anthems and fire jousting; to getting cosy with kangaroos and a Christmas in July event like no other winter is not complete without a trip to Ballarat.
Here are some of the festival highlights for 2023:
Winter Wonderlights
When we say a winter wonderland, we mean that quite literally with the return of headlining event Winter Wonderlights at Sovereign Hill. Set to be brighter than ever before, visitors will be swept up in the excitement of a special European-style Christmas as the entire township comes alive with a new shimmering light and projection show; falling snow; warm mulled wine; delicious gingerbread treats; pantomimes and theatre shows; hands-on Christmas-themed arts and crafts; and visits from St. Nick.
Tickets here.
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Do you dream of starting your own family? Join us this Sunday for our Making Rainbow Families seminar "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
LGBTQ+ charity Rainbow Families is on a mission to celebrate, empower and advocate for rainbow families at every stage of their life, and that includes the journey to intended parenthood many will embark on this year. In support, the charity will host their annual, Making Rainbow Families Seminar on Sunday, June 25, 2023, to assist those in the ...
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eX-detainees Statement Refugee Week or Refugee Day is like a parody of a PR saviour campaign while we suffer continuous discrimination and detention abuse in Western and non-Western countries. "IndyWatch Feed Allstate"
At present, there are over 103 million forcibly displaced people worldwide, with over 32 million refugees among them. Over 1 million refugee children were born as refugees.
What is the main aim of Refugee Week or Refugee Day, originally initiated by UNHCR (the UN High Commissioner for Refugees), a mostly white, non-refugee led organisation? Highlighting fairytale-like sad and happy refugee stories, running a fundraiser for your refugee saviour organisation, or showcasing exotic cooking shows or cultural shows on Refugee Week or Refugee Day, while refugees surviving persecution and abuse have to prove to the world that we can assimilate, smile, or be prepared to participate in social transactions that enable refugee organisations to make money or deliver an exotic cultural presentation to everyone. This is the wholesale package delivered by Refugee Week or Refugee Day.
Do we still want to continue this vulture refugee industry? Is this about us or you? Nothing is surprising when the UNHCR sets the saviour complex bar within the refugee sector by running a patronising PR circus during World refugee week/day. When the world leader of refugee rights organisations functions like this, we can imagine that every other organisation will follow the same orientalist approach.
Meanwhile, the Australian government, and governments across the world are spending millions of dollars acquiring weapons and building their military while blocking those of us fleeing from the destruction caused by these policies from seeking protection and the opportunity to rebuild our lives so we can look forward to a future.
In so-called Australia, racist refugee policies continue. eX-detainees who arrived 30 years ago have still not gotten citizenship, and/or have no access to humanitarian pathways for family reunion. As a result, 1000s of eX-detainee families arriving in Australia kids and adult family members are not allowed to receive access to social security and many other support services to build a future, including Austudy or HECS. Each eX-detainee refugee needs to spend over $10,000 to bring family members to Australia. This adds another layer of trauma and oppression, on top of existing trauma and oppression, with many of us eX-detainees having to live with permanent disabilities caused by institutional abuse and torture by the Australian governments de...
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Anakie breaks long drought "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
Anakie broke through for its first win in almost four years amid scenes of jubilation at AA Semi Trailers Oval on Saturday June 17.
Anakies last win came in round 17 of the 2019 season and has regularly been on the end of some fearful thumpings since.
However, the town was in party mode on Saturday as the Roos defeated North Geelong by seven points.
The Roos booted six goals in the opening term and three more for the rest of the match as they held on in a tense final term against a team that was also winless this season.
Brodie Gillett, Robbie Milne and Jordan Kavanagh were superb for Anakie while Anthony Harding booted three goals.
Mitchell Habib and Charlie Smith were best for the Magpies, who now must regroup with a home game against Winchelsea this week.
Top side Thomson came away from East Geelong with a 48-point win.
A dominant third term set up the win with Brent Jacques (five goals) and Daniel Freeman (four) on fire in front of the sticks.
East Geelong is in fourth spot on the ladder and was well served by Ben Crombie and Mitchell Helmore.
Bannockburn came from behind to defeat Winchelsea.
Winch led by seven points going into the final term, but Banno held on in the dying stages to win by eight points with Connor Jervies and Kieran Fulton leading the way.
Lachlan Kendall and Caleb Brown were best for Winchelsea and Leigh Ellis kicked four goals.
Winchelsea is two games outside the top five while Bannockburn is in third spot.
Corio won its fourth game of the season with a 36-point triumph against Belmont.
Joel Bennett was the star with four goals while Destyn Burns also booted four. Corio is two games and a hefty chunk of percentage outside the five while the loss probably sealed Belmonts fate as a nonfinals contender despite Ben Evans booting five majors.
Werribee Centrals is inside the top five after a 26-point win against Geelong West.
Matthew Miller and Harley Kilby were best for the Centurions while the loss sees the Giants two games outside the five.
Bell Post Hill cemented its spot in the top two, overcoming Inverleigh by 27 points with Dylan Witney and Boe Collins the stars.
Its not all doom and gloom for Inverleigh, however. With a good percentage, the Hawks are a game off fifth spot and can mount a challenge although they face a tough challenge in the coming fortnight with matches against East Geelong and Thomson.
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Affordable housing project update "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
Surf Coast Shire Council has chosen Housing Choices Australia as the preferred provider for the Aireys Inlet Affordable Housing Project.
The national not-for-profit housing provider was endorsed by council during its May meeting to help develop social and affordable housing on 2 Fraser Drive.
Councillor Libby Stapleton said selecting a provider from the expressions of interest stage was a significant step in the process.
Housing Choices Australia had the best alignment to our values and the community vision for the site, to achieve a high-quality housing development, she said.
The co-design stage is exciting, as its shaping what the housing could look like and how many people it could house.
It highlights our commitment to play our role in the affordable accommodation crisis and a national issue that were feeling the impacts of locally, particularly in our coastal towns.
Cr Stapleton said a co-design session on June 3 brought together Housing Choices Australia representatives, councillors, council officers, and a community advisory group.
Community representatives were open-minded and curious as they considered options to achieve the best outcome for the site, she said.
This included the density, height, traffic, parking, and the neighbouring community garden.
Ultimately, we want the best outcome for all parties, and I look forward to seeing what that is.
The Aireys Inlet Affordable Housing Projects next phase is a final design concept and full proposal that council will consider later this year.
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As Christian Thugs Rally in Newtown Yet Again, Leong Assures That Diversity Will Prevail "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
Christian Lives Matter descended upon Newtown again, about a week back, on a Friday night. The rally was just a bunch of neofascist Christians gathering in public to vocally share their social hangups about some people not having sex in the...
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11:12
When TikTok welcomes The Palestine Laboratory "IndyWatch Feed National"
TikTok is one of the biggest apps in the world so its pleasing to see this pro-Palestine account, with a large following, talking positively about my new book, The Palestine Laboratory:
@anat_international Thank you @VersoBooks ???????? #palestine #books #palestinebooks #booktok #bookmail original sound anat_international
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Review: That Indie Sound Still Grooves "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
Beach Fossils at Oxford Art Factory, 26 April 2023
with The Moving Stills
Review and images by Michael Ryan
For those new to it, indie pop is synonymous with a jangly flair on lead guitar. Music that ebbs and flows, something that dances through the air. It is light, but poetically melancholy.
For the crowd at the Oxford Art Factory, indie pop was on the menu and magnificently served.
The Moving Stills glamorously began the night. Opening for Beach Fossils, the four piece hailing from the Central Coast performed groovy surf rock with iconic indie pop notes. The band had the crowd transfixed. Their mellow tunes coupled with frontman Tom Mahlers long blonde hair flowed throughout the set. The Moving Stills top track waste my time got the crowd swaying, bringing up the energy for the headline Beach Fossils.
Between each track bassist Tommy Davidson and lead vocal Dustin Payseur would have witty banter that invited the audience an intimate look into the band. Their indie pop sound was heavily procured through their guitarists but what shun brightest was their drummer Anton Hoccheim.
Overall, a stellar performance from both bands at the Oxford art factory, its underground setting really made you feel like you were at the epicentre of music. It allowed you to feel how music should be played, UNAPOLOGETICALLY LOUD.
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Lovely memories of my childhood and Queensland's Gold Coast "IndyWatch Feed Allstate"
Real old style tin and fibro Australia!
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OutStanding Short Story Competition 2023 launches "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
Attention all writers, the OutStanding Short Story Competition is back! After an incredible lineup of submissions in 2022 and an extra short story comp launching for WorldPride earlier this year, the official competition is back for 2023. NSW MP Alex Greenwich launched the competition earlier this week. Storytelling is so much a part of our ...
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AFTINET updated briefing paper calls for the urgent review and removal of ISDS in existing trade agreements "IndyWatch Feed Economics.au"
June 20, 2023 : AFTINET has produced an updated briefing paper on Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) with the latest case studies.
Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) is a mechanism within some trade agreements which enables foreign (but not local) investors to sue governments for millions and even billions of dollars of compensation if they can argue that a change in domestic law or policy has reduced the value of their investment, and/or that they were not consulted fairly about the change, and/or that it did not meet their expectations of the regulatory environment at the time of their investment.
ISDS is a flawed system which gives additional legal rights to international investors which already have enormous market power. ISDS cases have been used to claim compensation for legitimate public interest laws and policies on health, environment, indigenous land rights, minimum wages and government action to reduce carbon emissions. This has a freezing effect on essential regulation and undermines the democratic right of governments to regulate in the public interest. Even if governments win ISDS cases, they cost tens of millions to defend.
ISDS flawed processes include: use of ad hoc tribunals, a lack of transparency; lengthy proceedings; high legal and arbitration costs and inconsistent decisions caused by the lack of precedents and appeals. Arbitrators are not independent judges, but instead remain practising advocates with potential or actual conflicts of interest.
Clive Palmer's claim to be a Singaporean investor in order to use ISDS in the Australia-New Zealand ASEAN FTA to sue the Australian government is just the latest example of international investors manipulation of ISDS in trade and investment agreements. The US Philip Morris tobacco company in 2012 also moved assets to Hong Kong and used ISDS in an Australia-Hong Kong investment agreement to sue Australia over our plain packaging laws. Australias large number of previous agreements with ISDS have also enabled international mining companies to use Australian subsidiaries in forum shopping exercises.
ISDS also enables excessively high awards based on dubious and inconsistent calculations of expected future profits, which can reduce significantly government funds for essential services, as occurred with the US $5.8 billion award against Pakistan. Third-party funding for cases as speculative investments which receive a percentage of the award encourages excessive claims, which are more about making money than obtaining justice.
Governments are responding to global movements a...
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The Resilience Project is bringing its high-energy kids show 3 Happy Tricks to regional Victoria "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
Centred around teaching people how to be more resilient and happy every day, The Resilience Project is continuing to make a difference in peoples lives with its latest show 3 Happy Tricks.
Tackling childrens mental health, The Resilience Project will be bringing the high-energy kids show across regional Victoria this September, visiting Frankston, Dandenong, Wodonga, Wangaratta, Darebin, Ballarat, Geelong, Bendigo and Shepparton in the Term 3 school holidays from September 18-27.
The Resilience Project 3 Happy Tricks
Frankston Arts Centre, Frankston Monday September 18
The Cube, Wodonga Wednesday September 20
Wangaratta Performing Arts, Wangaratta Thursday September 21
Drum Theatre, Dandenong Friday September 22
Darebin Arts Centre, Melbourne Saturday September 23
Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts, Ballarat Sunday September 24
Story House GPAC, Geelong Monday September 25
The Capital, Bendigo Tuesday September 26
Riverlinks Westside, Shepparton Wednesday September 27
Stay up to date with whats happening in and around the region here.
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10:20
Great take on ADF's bodyworn camera idea for battlefield soldiers from Long Tan Platoon Commander Dave Sabben MG "IndyWatch Feed National"
Fantastic Dave - fair enough - well said mate.
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Daniel Ellsberg Left us a message "IndyWatch Feed National"
Daniel Ellsberg, the defence analyst and whistleblower, made famous for his role in the exposure of President Nixons 1972 Watergate scandal, and who more recently, was a leading supporter of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, passed away from pancreatic cancer last Friday. He was 92. Elsberg was the real-life character behind the film all the Presidents Men. Norman Solomon is the national director of RootsAction.org and executive director of the Institute for Public Accuracy wrote the following tribute to the great man (LA Progressive 19 June 2023).
When Daniel Ellsberg died on Friday, the world lost a transcendent whistleblower with a powerful ethos of compassion and resolve.
Ellsbergs renown for openly challenging the mentalities of militarism began on June 23, 1971, when he appeared on CBS Evening News ten days after news broke about the Pentagon Papers that hed provided to journalists. Ellsberg pointedly said that in the 7,000 pages of top-secret documents, I dont think there is a line in them that contains an estimate of the likely impact of our policy on the overall casualties among Vietnamese or the refugees to be caused, the effects of defoliation in an ecological sense. Theres neither an estimate nor a calculation of past effects, ever.
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And he added: The documents simply reflect the internal concerns of our officials. That says nothing more nor less that that our o gficials never did concern themselves with the effect of our policies on the Vietnamese.
Ellsberg told anchor Walter Cronkite: I think we cannot let the officials of the Executive Branch determine for us what it is that the public needs to know about how well and how they are discharging their functions.
The functions of overseeing the war on Vietnam had become repugnant to Ellsberg a...
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Nice beaches in cairns within range of bus? "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
My partner and I are going to be going to cairns for a few days for a long weekend, we wont have a car though. Are there any beaches around within range of public transport/buses/uber? Ideally a place where we could see some pretty corals and stuff without having to fork out 300 bucks per person to go to the Great Barrier Reef
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Huge scare for Joeys "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
<p><p>St Josephs moved to the top of the Geelong Football League ladder, but not without almighty scare from a gallant Grovedale.</p> <p>Grovedale put in one of its best performances of the season to go down by only three points on Saturday June 17.</p> <p>The game was tight throughout and could have gone either way, but the win has the Joeys a game clear on top from St Marys, Newtown & Chilwell and Colac.
Hunter Lewis booted six goals for St Josephs while Will Ford and Ryan Abbott were Grovedales best and Mitch Chafer snagged four majors.</p> <p>Newtown & Chilwell lost its second match on the trot as Colac took a nine-point win at home.
Scores were level at three-quarter time, but the Tigers were in front at the final siren and are now within reach of the top three.
Zach Zdybel and Jarryn McCormack were best and Charlie Byrne and Alex Pocock were the Eagles best.</p> <p>St Marys sits second on the ladder after a percentage boosting win against North Shore.</p> <p>Patrick Dowling kicked eight goals in the 129-point drubbing while Max Augerinos and Jarryd Garner also played well.</p> <p>The Seagulls only booted one goal for the first three quarters, but managed two in the final term with Jacob Sammut-Miljevic and Sam Witherden the leading lights.</p> <p>South Barwon also had a percentage booster and sits in fifth spot on the ladder after a 156-point win against St Albans.</p> <p>Fraser Fort continued his stellar season with five goals in a scintillating display while Andrew Boseley and Lachlan Noble each contributed four. Ben Kellett and Jonty Broughton were other damaging players for the Swans.</p> <p>Jacob Russell was his usual consistent self for the Supersaints and booted two of his sides four goals and Ben Miller and Seth Morell also had good games.</p> <p>Geelong West scored a much-needed win against Lara.</p> <p>Three goals each to Jacson Collins and Sean Barnes ensured the Giants left Lara with a 37-point win.</p> <p>The win still sees the Giants two games outside the top five with a winnable game against North Shore this week.</p> <p>Mitch Day kicked three for the Cats and Bayley Cockerill also stood out.</p> <p>Leopold was challenged by Bell Park, but prevailed by 23 points with Marcus Thompson and Thomas Gordon best while Stephen Bensted and Jack McMahon never stopped trying for the Dragons.</p> <p>The post <a href= "https://oceangrovevoice.com.au/sport/20-06-2023/huge-scare-for-joeys/" rel="nofollow">Huge scare for Joeys</a> appeared first on <a href= "https://oceangrovevoice.com.au" rel="nofollow">Ocean Grove Voice</a>.</p></p>
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Manufacturers profits before environment "IndyWatch Feed Enviro.au"
We (the consumers/shoppers according to their labels) are told/enticed/guilted/taxed into devoting a lot of resources in order to (allegedly) save the planet.
The problem there is that the manufacturers, corporations and governments are realistically in charge of this.
E-waste is a huge problem, both financially for the consumers and a burden on the environment which could have been being solved a few decades ago, but the corporations profits are of utmost priority or importance where governments 'support' this as, it's all about the economy.
For example, proprietary phone chargers could have been dealt with a couple of decades ago, but the manufacturers deliberately have not agreed on a so called standard, where the alleged pressure form governments now is too little too late.
In the case of printers, cartridges are deliberately priced where they can be more expensive than a purchase of a new printer with cartridges, where even manufactures chip the ink cartridge in order to gouge the customer for the consumable, another government 'supported' action against the consumer.
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Privileged Penny and the Privileged Voice People "IndyWatch Feed National"
The Voice. For a Privileged few.
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Con Open Academy Winter 2023 "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
Auditions for the The OPEN ACADEMY Jazz and Soul Ensembles at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music are being held on the 13th of July
Discover your musical talents and take your passion to the next level with the CONSERVATORIUM OPEN ACADEMYS inspiring music short course program. Winter term is now open for enrolment and there have many courses to choose from!
Weve got classes in songwriting, singing, music theory, piano, composition, jazz and music technology. Auditioned ensembles in Soul and Jazz and a contemporary vocal class provide a unique opportunity for singers and instrumentalists to explore these genres. Online theory and song writing classes expand your options and all our classes are led by experienced professionals, so jump online openacademy.sydney.edu.au to check out the options.
Whether youre a beginner or have some music experience,...
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In their own words - the simple truth behind Albanese's Vanity Voice "IndyWatch Feed National"
Thank you Advance Australia for this excellent summary. THE DIVISIVE VOICE, IN THE WORDS OF THOMAS MAYO What is this Voice to Parliament really about? Lets ask Thomas Mayo, the union official and self-described militant who wrote the book on the proposed constitutional change. He sits on Prime Minister Anthony...
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Bondi Festival Is Back! "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
Return of iconic Bondi Festival serves arts, comedy and culture feast this Winter
Waverley Council is thrilled to announce the return of the much-loved Bondi Festival, boasting an astonishing arts line-up thats bolder and better than ever before, with world-class theatre, comedy, cabaret and interactive experiences, from Friday 30th June to Sunday 16th July 2023.
Returning to its spiritual home at the newly refurbished Bondi Pavilion (as well as various locations around Bondi), the 17-day, all-inclusive festival will have family-friendly shows and adults-only options. Alongside the world-class arts line up, visitors can also enjoy Bondis famous ice-skating rink and the legendary Bondi Vista Ferris Wheel; a 32-metre-high ride with 360-degree views of the stunning Bondi Beach.
For two weeks over winter, it will transform our home by the sea into an eclectic, intimate and welcoming arts precinct for people of all ages to enjoy.
Festival director, Rachel Chant, is excited to bring this festival of contemporary arts back to Bondi.
Over the past 11 years, Bondi Festival has brought together locals and visitors from across the country and welcomed hundreds of incredible artists to inject culture and joy into Bondi during winter, said Ms Chant.
This year, Im so excited to be welcoming returning artists, international guests, national festival- stalwarts and emerging artists back to the Festival, presenting their works in some really exciting and sometimes unconventional venues.
Whether its seeing an award-winning show, getting drawn into an immersive experience, riding the panoramic Ferris Wheel or showing off your dog for the Inaugural Pavilion Paw Parade, there truly is something for everyone.
Mayor of Waverley, Paula Masselos, said since its re-imagination in 2020, the Festival has become a hub for local artists, venues, and grass roots organisations within our creative and diverse neighbourhood.
Bondi Festival is just one of the ways Waverley Council is helping support our local economy along withourlocal arts industry and provide a platform for artists to bring joy to audiences, Mayor Masselos said.
For two weeks over winter, it will transform our home by the sea into an eclectic, intimate and welcoming arts precinct for people of all ages to enjoy.
More than 30 different arts events and performances will run over the course of the 17-day festival.
Kicking off the opening weekend in Bondi Pavilions Garu (northern) courtya...
07:15
I for one welcome, etc, etc. "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
Sort of thunky piece in Scientific American about the Fermi Paradox. Long story short, the authors suggest we might not be looking for the right sort of alien life. It could be that biological intelligence inevitably evolves into machine intelligence. Dont like where they take the premise, though.
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1) Former Papua Governor Lukas Enembe Indicted Over Rp45 Bln Bribe "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
2) Indonesia, Vanuatu discuss bilateral cooperation,
sovereignty
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1) Former Papua Governor Lukas Enembe Indicted Over Rp45 Bln Bribe
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19 June 2023 13:25 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Inactive Papua Governor Lukas Enembe has been indicted for bribery charges with a spectacular amount of Rp45.8 billion, or roughly US$3 million, which was given by two private sector actors in relation to infrastructure projects in Papua.
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23:05
Election fraud rampant on Gold Coast at 2022 federal election "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
Letter to the Editor I have just read your article regarding the above and believe I have information that relates to similar happening in the lead up to the 2019 Federal election in the seat of Warringah where Tony Abbott lost his seat. There were a number of different ways increasing enrolments was done including large numbers []
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Camp Lejeune Justice Act: A Ray Of Hope for Contaminated Water Victims "IndyWatch Feed Allstate"
In the annals of environmental catastrophes, the contaminated water supply at Camp Lejeune, a U.S. Marine Corps base in North Carolina, stands ... Read more
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Guest post: How Chinas rural solar policy could also boost heat pumps "IndyWatch Feed Allstate"
Since 2021, Chinas Whole County PV programme has been dramatically expanding the use of solar power in rural areas, by building on government, commercial, industrial and residential rooftops.
However, the programme faces a number of obstacles, with problems reported, for example, in the rollout in the province of Shandong in eastern China.
Yet it also offers advantages that can overcome the problem of scale. Installing solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on rooftops over a large area can clear out administrative burdens and reduce soft costs, which are inherent in marketing and installing solar to households or businesses one by one.
This raises an intriguing possibility: could such a programme work for other clean energy improvements, such as energy efficiency or clean heating?
Based on my new analysis for the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies of the Chinese counties participating in the Whole County PV programme, the answer appears to be yes.
Moreover, I found that the solar programme would pair surprisingly well with electric heat pumps.
This is an important finding, given the huge scale of rural China, which is home to hundreds of millions of people and is larger than many world regions. And it could also help to address another challenge: Chinas rural residents currently suffer a high burden of health issues due to the use of coal for heat and power.
- What is Chinas Whole County PV programme?
- Could the Whole County PV programme be expanded to heat pumps?
- What are the barriers to rural heat pump use?
- What does the future hold for the programme?
What is Chinas Whole County PV programme?
Up until recently, most solar PV in China was installed in remote western regions, requiring costly transmission lines to bring the electricity to eastern provinces that use the most power.
A series of huge clean energy bases......
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If Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Were President, How Safe Would We Be? "IndyWatch Feed Allstate"
Since I published what so far is a series of five columns exploring RFK Jr.s positions and claims, almost the entirety of the media, it seems, has jumped in, each offering another variation on why you wouldnt want this guy anywhere near the White House. Most have stuck to a general recitation of his well-cataloged history of controversies, and the pros and cons of having the Kennedy name.
There are certainly some pros. First off, we should all remember the Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of his early years. When he was not engaging in foolhardy personal behavior, he was trying to be a good citizen, doing praiseworthy work to promote environmental consciousness and oppose large good deeds.
That was then; this is now. He seems to have changed, in many ways, and not for the better. Hes hardly the only person who has gotten worse much worse over the years. Sadly, the debasement of lofty principles and the degradation of the discourse is a trend.
Still, Ive seen few media drill-downs into his core beliefs, or detailed scrutiny of the claims hes made that are either scientifically dicey or simply false which has thus far been my principal focus.
And theres something else I havent yet seen: a rumination on what it would actually be like if he, against all odds, actually won. What would a Robert F. Kennedy presidency look like based on his public positions and statements over the years, and on the apparent mindsets and beliefs of a vocal segment of his backers?
What kind of people would he listen to? What kind would he appoint?
Answering that requires some sense of his own grasp of matters at the core of policymaking. Bright as he is, he may not understand science as much as he thinks he does. That may explain why he seemingly takes the word of so-called experts who challenge the establishment, many of whom have been discredited.
And he apparently accepts their own self-serving and outright wrong explanations for why they have been discredited. This goes to the heart of what makes him so untrustworthy as a prospective leader. (More on his health views below.)
Had Kennedy been president during COVID-19, there would have been no serious effort at containment, but rather it would have been allowed to spread until it burned itself out. One assumes that with...
20:41
Week to June 19, in nuclear news "IndyWatch Feed Enviro.au"
A bit of good news . The lost underwater forests that came back from the dead.
Climate. Greta Thunberg: not phasing out fossil fuels is death sentence for worlds poor. . Oil-rich nations dominate COP28 now offering rich sponsorships, in the effort to silence critics. Fossil fuel lobbyists will have to identify themselves as such in registering for the UN Cop28 climate summit,
Environment. Global biodiversity crisis
Nuclear. Russiamoved small tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus, sparking anxiety that the Ukraine war could go nuclear. Meanwhile, I have no doubt that Russia propaganda is portraying the war as being won by Russia. And it is also patently obvious that Western media depicts the Ukraine counter-offensive as being a winner. What gets me is that we thats the USA and all its like-minded hangers-on are not actually at war against Russia. So we dont really have to have the blanket of anti-Russian spin thrown over every news item of this proxy war, (as is the practice in a real war)
Christina notes. Rafael Grossi suffering a sort of Schizophrenia about nuclear so-called safety? Nuclear industry puppet France is bullying Europe into environmental...
20:09
Depopulation The Deagel Forecast and Birthgap "IndyWatch Feed National"
Introduction by DM
No government wants to deal with the excess deaths in 2022.
Lets refer to the FACTS. We have just the organisation to do just that the ABC.
CheckMate is a weekly newsletter from RMIT FactLab which recaps the latest in the world of fact-checking and misinformation, drawing on the work of FactLab and its sister organisation, RMIT ABC Fact Check. (ABC report)
Stating No credible evidence vaccines are behind a rise in Australian deaths.
Really!!!! At least the media is forced to report it. This is from News.com.au:
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20:08
NAIDOC Musgrave Park Family Fun Day is back. "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
NAIDOC Musgrave Park Family Fun Day is back. The annual arts, culture, and music festival will be held on Friday, 7 July 2023 9am to 5pm in Musgrave Park. The Day provides a []
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19:12
Crikey's Editor Sophie Black confirms, only leftist group-think welcome. "IndyWatch Feed National"
Sophie Black is straight from central-casting for the Crikey editorship. A committed leftist. Employment history of a bit of human rights journalism, a dabble in the academic journalism world, did some writing for The Guardian - classic inner suburban (read: Greens) values. Typically like the Left, shes intolerant of other...
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Melbourne activists vow to protest Donald Trump Jr event over transphobia "IndyWatch Feed Alllocal"
Activists from the Campaign Against Racism and Fascism (CARF) have announced they will protest Donald Trump Jrs upcoming event in Melbourne on 11 July if he is allowed into the country to speak. Trump Jr was recently slammed by Australian Associated Press (AAP) Factcheck for spreading false claims on Sydney radio that a majority of ...
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