Short-sighted lack of support for Ukraine could come at cost to Australia

Short-sighted lack of support for Ukraine could come at cost to Australia

The Albanese government’s lukewarm support for Ukraine has been a source of embarrassment months. The measly financial and military assistance is now moving into potentially dangerous territory.

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Coalition meltdown casts doubt on Dutton’s nuclear plan

Coalition meltdown casts doubt on Dutton’s nuclear plan

Paul Sakkal reports that the Liberal and National parties are at odds over the selection of six sites for proposed nuclear facilities,delaying the release of the Coalition’s policy blueprint.

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Impact of GST carve-up reveals urgent need to fix a bad system
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NSW budget

Impact of GST carve-up reveals urgent need to fix a bad system

NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey says the state’s AAA credit rating will almost certainly be downgraded as a result of the GST “rip-off”.

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Government beginning to look impotent in its failure to rein in X
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Social media

Government beginning to look impotent in its failure to rein in X

The response of politicians to the growing repugnance to social media’s malign influence following the Sydney stabbings is big on rhetoric,but a large gap yawns between their words and actions.

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For pity’s sake,it’s time to bring Assange saga to an end
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Assange saga

For pity’s sake,it’s time to bring Assange saga to an end

Julian Assange has always polarised opinion. Now,for some,his plight has evoked a sense of pity.

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Star casino’s bluff poker is a short-term end game
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Casinos

Star casino’s bluff poker is a short-term end game

The management of Sydney’s Star casino continues to labour under the delusion it can treat the authority charged with regulating the industry with contempt.

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Blind faith cannot justify attacks on police and paramedics
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Crime

Blind faith cannot justify attacks on police and paramedics

The second violent attack to rattle our city in as many days,the knifing and ensuring riot at a Western Sydney church has cast a blasphemous pall over something once thought inviolable and emphasised the need for community unity at this dangerous time.

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Why governments should subsidise household batteries to go with solar
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Renewables

Why governments should subsidise household batteries to go with solar

There are now 3.8 million households with solar. It’s time to push storage solutions,so households - and the grid - get the benefits by night as well as day.

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A salute to the bravery displayed at Bondi Junction

A salute to the bravery displayed at Bondi Junction

The unforgettable footage of the female NSW Police officer running towards danger captured how selfless emergency personnel can be depended upon to save us in our hour of need.

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Conscripting war memorial into the political sphere is out of order

Conscripting war memorial into the political sphere is out of order

The people of the electorate of Cook vote in Saturday’s byelection just as Scott Morrison,the MHR who represented them for 17 years,has his reputation as prime minister tarnished once again.

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Power to the renters:Demographic changes give them new clout
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Renting

Power to the renters:Demographic changes give them new clout

Little has been done to help tenants facing runaway rents in Sydney. But they may shape the future of politics in marginal seats.

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