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MacroBusiness Tuesday, March 3, 2026 - 09:30 Source

DXY is rising faster than an Iranian SAM. And why not. The Iran war is bad for all energy importers, including Europe, Japan, and China. It is good for US shale. AUD held up, but for how long? Oil and gold to the moon. AI metals not so much. Mining parabolas intact. EM not so

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Renew Economy Tuesday, March 3, 2026 - 09:30 Source

nabralift fortescueAndrew Forrest's huge wind plans to power his Pilbara mining operations have undergone a "substantial redesign," proposing to halve its footprint, while shooting for the same 2.1 GW of capacity.

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MacroBusiness Tuesday, March 3, 2026 - 09:00 Source

Apparently, it takes at least two debilitating energy wars to convince the Albanese government to do something about the East Coast gas export cartel. Perhaps the number is infinite. Let us recall that MB contacted the incoming Albanese government in its first week in office and told it straight up that if it did not

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Your Democracy Tuesday, March 3, 2026 - 08:50 Source

Welcome to our panel on media ethics – a topic with which probably all of us have dealt with at one time or another, be it as working journalists or as ombuds. As to codes of practice regarding standards and ethics, you may be familiar with the code of the US-Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ). It states: ”Public enlightenment is the forerunner of justice and the foundation of democracy.

 

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Renew Economy Tuesday, March 3, 2026 - 08:04 Source

Two solar farms with four-hour big batteries have taken a major step closer to delivery with the selection of local construction firm as contractor.

The post Construction firm locked in to deliver two big solar and battery projects in the Sunshine State appeared first on Renew Economy.

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MacroBusiness Tuesday, March 3, 2026 - 08:00 Source

Since U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran kicked off on Saturday, the focus of the world has once again turned to the Middle East, as concerns continue to build over how this chapter of the region’s history will draw to a close. While there is a great deal of uncertainty about the road ahead for

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Your Democracy Tuesday, March 3, 2026 - 06:55 Source

 

The Israel/US decapitation strike on Saturday hit the Ayatollah Khamenei when he was reportedly meeting with senior Iranian military officers. Was the Israeli hit a lucky coincidence or was this a deliberately planned trap? Did the US send a message to Khamenei for a meeting to discuss a US proposal in preparation for the planned Monday meeting — now cancelled — in Geneva?

 

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Your Democracy Tuesday, March 3, 2026 - 06:44 Source

 

Rubio, Hegseth, Caine, Ratcliffe to Brief All Congress Members on Iran Tuesday - Speaker

US House Speaker Mike Johnson said on Monday that he arranged a classified briefing on March 3 for all members of Congress with senior administration officials amid the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran.

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Your Democracy Tuesday, March 3, 2026 - 05:44 Source

Western governments, including Australia and New Zealand, have backed US and Israeli strikes on Iran. But the decision risks economic catastrophe, regional escalation and the further erosion of international law.

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MacroBusiness Tuesday, March 3, 2026 - 00:01 Source

Over the COVID-19 pandemic and the years immediately following, there was a strong migration from Victoria to Queensland. According to the most recent Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) population figures, Victoria had experienced two consecutive quarters of net inward migration from other states—the first inflows since the pandemic began. While the net inflow was small—only

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George Monbiot Monday, March 2, 2026 - 21:58 Source

The Green Party is becoming everything you might have wanted Labour to be.

By George Monbiot, published in the Guardian 25th February 2026

NB: This article was published before the by-election it refers to. The Greens won by a mile.  

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Your Democracy Monday, March 2, 2026 - 20:50 Source

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman made multiple private phone calls to US President Donald Trump last month pushing for a strike on Iran despite favouring diplomacy publicly, the Washington Post reported.

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Renew Economy Monday, March 2, 2026 - 17:24 Source

Renewables gentailer adds new mid-sized solar and battery project to its growing portfolio of assets, this time an approved and state significant project in NSW.

The post Flow Power goes bigger on firmed solar, with purchase of shovel ready PV and battery project appeared first on Renew Economy.

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John Quiggin Monday, March 2, 2026 - 16:50 Source

Another Monday Message Board. Post comments on any topic. Civil discussion and no coarse language please. Side discussions and idees fixes to the sandpits, please.

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Core Econ Monday, March 2, 2026 - 16:14 Source

Selecting the right protein powder requires a clear understanding of personal nutritional needs and fitness goals. Many consumers research options labelled as the best protein powder in Australia to compare formulations, ingredient quality, and overall value before making a purchase. With a vast array of products available in Australia, it can be challenging for consumers to make an informed choice.

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