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Australia recorded a 1.9% decline in greenhouse gas emissions over the year to September 30, 2025: The result has Greg Jericho, chief economist at The Australia Institute, whining about Australia’s lack of ambition on carbon reduction. Jericho notes that Australia’s emissions are currently tracking 27.4% below 2005 levels. The 2030 target requires a 57% reduction and the 2035

In more than half of US states, Republican and Democratic lawmakers have introduced legislation that would boost adoption of DIY solar systems.

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Following the announcement of its East Coast gas reservation policy before Christmas, which plans to force Queensland LNG exporters to divert 15–25% of new supply into the domestic market, the Albanese government held its first formal consultation meeting on the proposed scheme. According to a report in The Australian, the meeting provided participants with little

Australia has declared its support for US action against Iran to prevent it from obtaining a nuclear weapon and “to prevent Iran continuing to threaten international peace and security”.

Chart from TME. The equity market is telling us that investors want stability over growth. With trailing valuations so high, this is no great surprise. Schiller PE, which has its problems says it’s 1999 all over again, When credit cracks, you must listen. Equity sell-offs led by credit sell-offs have the potential to go much

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Australian tenants have suffered immensely over the past five years, with rents growing nearly three times as fast as wages, according to Cotality. In the five years to February 2026, advertised rents have risen by 42% nationally, adding around $10,600 to the annual cost of renting the median home. As a result, the percentage of

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Following a fresh wave of bombing by the American madman and Israel on Iran, retaliation suggests wider implications for the region than previous rounds. With Supreme Leader Al Khamenei dead, there is ambiguity about who currently makes decisions in Tehran after major losses to Iranian leadership. Whether Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) withdraws under

Between 1949 and 1972, Australia’s federal government was controlled by the Coalition, with 17 of those 23 years occurring under the party’s founder, Sir Robert Menzies. This era brought a great many challenges to Australia and the world, as the Cold War and rapid technological progress demanded adaptable leaders and policy heavily focused on the

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Overnight, Tehran confirmed the death of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, following US and Israeli strikes on his residence early on February 28. In strategic terms, this marks a watershed moment in the architecture of the Middle East conflict. This was not a tactical raid or a calibrated show of force, but a decapitation strike at the very apex of Iran’s state system.

A new big battery project has attracted 72 objections from mostly long-distance, anonymous parties whose submissions range from considered to unhinged. 

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Decorating a dinosaur-themed party goes far beyond simply picking themed items; it requires creating an environment that transports guests to the prehistoric world. Choosing coordinated dinosaur party decorations helps establish a cohesive theme, blending vibrant colours, lifelike props, and playful details that captivate guests from the moment they arrive.

Major General Chris Smith DSC AM CSC teed off at the culture of managerialism affecting military decisions.  His thoughts could be applied far more widely than just the military, and he should be applauded. “At the point of definition, those at the other end of your rifle are the enemy, and you are their enemy. 

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