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The Wrap: A missed opportunity to face reality
Last night, the Australian Prime Minister had the chance to face reality. His address to the nation was a recognition that Australians are deeply worried about the state of the world – as they should be. What the prime minister did not say is that this trouble lies at the feet of the President of the United States.
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Government urged to reconsider changes to EV incentives amidst global fuel volatility
The Albanese Government is being urged to rule out changes to the Electric Car Discount in the May budget, as global fuel volatility intensifies pressure to ease the cost of living.
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Midnight Oil and Missy Higgins Lead Push for Gas Export Tax
Midnight Oil, Missy Higgins and around 150 other prominent musicians have added their voices to the growing chorus of Australians calling on the Albanese Government to introduce a 25 per cent tax on gas exports.
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Gas Giveaway Tracker reveals $350 million a week lost as pressure mounts for gas export tax
Pressure is mounting on the Albanese Government to introduce a 25 per cent gas export tax, with new figures revealing Australia misses out on almost $350 million in revenue every week.
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The Point Weekend Quiz
How well have you kept up with the week's stories? Take the quiz and find out.
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Shorter America This Week: Maximum Lethality; Everything has a history; Don't fly with me
It isn’t always easy to keep up with what’s happening in the US. “Shorter America” is a series where Dr Emma Shortis loops you in on what’s going on in America and shares news and analysis that you can trust.
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Petrol prices are soaring in sync: collusion or coincidence?
The oil crisis has not only caused petrol prices to soar, it has revealed just how little competition there is among the big oil companies. A couple weeks ago the ACCC announced that it would be looking into uncompetitive behaviour by petrol companies in the rural areas.
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ACOSS backs gas export tax as momentum builds across parliament
Australia’s peak council for community services ACOSS has joined the torrent of support including the Greens and independent members of parliament for a 25% levy on gas exports, originally proposed by the ACTU.
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Independent publishers gather for summit on future of local news
Australia’s shrinking local media landscape has fuelled growth in independent news outlets, with publishers gathering in rural South Australia to discuss the challenges facing community journalism. The Local and Independent News Association (LINA) summit in Murray Bridge comes amid growing concerns about the sustainability of regional news.
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'Beggars belief': firm behind BoM website bungle gets new government web deal
The consulting firm behind the Bureau of Meteorology’s (BoM) heavily criticised website has been awarded another multi-million-dollar government contract to build a new climate platform.
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