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MacroBusiness Sunday, February 15, 2026 - 11:54 Source

This week’s news that Sussan Ley has been rolled by Angus Taylor has largely been met by yawns. Who really cares? Nobody in their right mind thinks the Liberals are anywhere near being able to return as government. They are still redolent of the party in power, which did essentially nothing for three terms while

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Your Democracy Sunday, February 15, 2026 - 11:22 Source

Move aside, Melania -- Donald Trump's White House is celebrating Valentine's Day with some cheeky cards that applaud the administration's accomplishments ... while mocking the left.

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MacroBusiness Sunday, February 15, 2026 - 10:42 Source

The latest interest rate hike from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has failed to dampen enthusiasm in the housing market. The final auction results from last week were solid, with 66% of the homes sold and February’s clearance rates rebounding from late last year: The momentum continued this weekend, despite a strong uplift in

The post Auction market shakes off rate hike appeared first on MacroBusiness.

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Renew Economy Sunday, February 15, 2026 - 10:09 Source

A large-scale solar and battery project seeking federal environmental approval proposes to use an innovative panel mounting system that will slash its physical and ecological footprint.

The post No concrete, no B-doubles: Major solar and battery project promises ultra-light touch appeared first on Renew Economy.

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Your Democracy Sunday, February 15, 2026 - 09:01 Source

BHP has accused coal miner Simon Turner of making “wild accusations” but refuses to say what they are. Michael West, also named in the court case, reports.

Simon Turner, a coal miner who has locked horns with mining giant BHP in the courts over wage theft, cannot afford a lawyer. 

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Your Democracy Sunday, February 15, 2026 - 08:48 Source

Angus Taylor ousting Sussan Ley as leader of the Liberal Party reinforces longstanding perceptions about the Party’s treatment of women. Aleta Moriarty reports.

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Renew Economy Sunday, February 15, 2026 - 08:06 Source

eraringAustralia's solar waste investigation raises an interesting question of consistency. Where is the inquiry into mandatory 100% recycling of fossil fuel waste streams?

The post If we’re going to hold an inquiry into the life cycle of solar, why not coal and gas? appeared first on Renew Economy.

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Your Democracy Sunday, February 15, 2026 - 06:55 Source

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has said he had a conversation with a dog during his latest trip to Kiev, as he argued for continued military aid for Ukraine. He made the remarks during a joint panel with Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday.

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Your Democracy Sunday, February 15, 2026 - 06:33 Source

The Spring Festival is the most important traditional festival for the Chinese people. As it approaches, the joy of reunion and anticipation for the future are transforming into the most vivid expressions across China: the millions of travelers heading home in the great Spring Festival migration, the bright red couplets adorning every household door, and the warm greetings of "Happy New Year" exchanged among neighbors.

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Your Democracy Saturday, February 14, 2026 - 21:28 Source

Amazon's doorbell camera producer Ring has ended their partnership with Flock Safety, a tech surveillance company, as the two firms face a backlash over privacy. The trigger? A Super bowl commercial about a lost dog.

 

Ring cuts surveillance firm ties amid Super bowl ad outcryDarko Janjevic with AP material, DW sources

 

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Your Democracy Saturday, February 14, 2026 - 19:40 Source

Why do you only criticize Western imperialism?

You are asking the wrong question to the wrong person.

You are talking to someone who grew up on the receiving end of Western power, not someone who learned geopolitics from Netflix.

I do not have a problem condemning imperialism "from all sides."

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MacroBusiness Saturday, February 14, 2026 - 08:54 Source

For January, the Australian dollar was the key story. At an index level, Australian stocks rose 1.5%, but international stocks (largely due to the Australian dollar) fell 2.5%. Our funds were well-positioned for the change. Our core international fund bucked the trend to rise 1.9% for the month. Not holding as many US stocks helped,

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Your Democracy Saturday, February 14, 2026 - 07:33 Source

The Australian government’s response to Gaza, and its handling of President Isaac Herzog’s visit, has blurred the line between antisemitism and criticism of Israel. The result is deeper division, weaker democracy and greater risk to Jewish communities.

 

John Menadue

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Your Democracy Saturday, February 14, 2026 - 06:55 Source

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Volodymyr Zelensky should hurry up because Russia is willing to make a deal, otherwise, an opportunity will be missed.

"Zelensky is going to have to get moving. Russia wants to make a deal. And so let's get moving. Otherwise, he's going to miss a great opportunity," Trump told reporters.

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Your Democracy Saturday, February 14, 2026 - 05:44 Source

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