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Follow the Money: Government still ignoring climate reality

More than half a million Australians could be at risk from rising sea levels yet the Federal Government continues to approve new fossil fuel projects.

Climate
Follow the Money: Government still ignoring climate reality

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This Week in America: American fascism, RFK Jr and Australia's recognition of Palestine

Catch up on what you may have missed coming from the United States this week.

International Affairs
This Week in America: American fascism, RFK Jr and Australia's recognition of Palestine

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In Australia we tax work relentlessly and transparently, while we let wealth quietly compound

Two decades ago, the total household wealth of all Australian was equal to 5.7 times household income. Today it’s 8.8. That jump isn’t because workers got lazy.

Economy
In Australia we tax work relentlessly and transparently, while we let wealth quietly compound

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Colombia announces fossil fuel phase-out summit to be held in 2026

It comes after years of research and evidence that shows the best way to limit the devastating impact of climate change is to phase out the burning of fossil fuels.

ClimateInternational Affairs
Colombia announces fossil fuel phase-out summit to be held in 2026

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Trump ‘snub’ actually a win for Albo

A quick meeting is a good meeting, as the saying goes, but no meeting at all might be best outcome for Prime Minster Anthony Albanese in New York this week, according to two leading experts.

International Affairs
Trump ‘snub’ actually a win for Albo

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This Week in America: Charlie Kirk, Ted Cruz, and Afghanistan

What's happening in the US? Here's a weekly round up of news sources that you can trust.

International Affairs
This Week in America: Charlie Kirk, Ted Cruz, and Afghanistan

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There's a flaw with GST - and it's costing state budgets billions of dollars every year

States and territories will miss out on between $25 and $26 billion in the next financial year and $107 and $122 billion over the forward estimate, according to new data.

Economy
There's a flaw with GST - and it's costing state budgets billions of dollars every year

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Measuring What Matters. If you don’t measure, does it really matter?

A leading economist says the federal government has made a mess of its noble ambition to measure Australians’ wellbeing.

EconomySociety & Culture
Measuring What Matters. If you don’t measure, does it really matter?

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Militarism gone mad: Albanese urged to abandon AUKUS

Doug Cameron has delivered a comprehensive critique of the Albanese Government’s defence policy, warning Australia risks becoming a nuclear target if it continues to partner with the United States on buying AUKUS submarines.

International Affairs
Militarism gone mad: Albanese urged to abandon AUKUS

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A win-win voucher plan: revive the ailing arts sector, and help young people have fun despite cost-of-living

A submission to an inquiry into the decline of the arts sector recommends $200 vouchers for young people to support artists, writers, musicians and other creative Australians. The sector needs it.

EconomySociety & Culture
A win-win voucher plan: revive the ailing arts sector, and help young people have fun despite cost-of-living

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