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Speaking on an Australia Institute webinar, Nobel Prize-winning economist Professor Joseph Stiglitz has urged the Australian Government to “follow the money” and start imposing a “a very, very high tax rate” on the country’s natural resources.
Read more on The Point: https://theaus.in/4qEs0bO
Read more on The Point: https://theaus.in/4qEs0bO
February 16, 2026 at 11:44 PM
Speaking on an Australia Institute webinar, Nobel Prize-winning economist Professor Joseph Stiglitz has urged the Australian Government to “follow the money” and start imposing a “a very, very high tax rate” on the country’s natural resources.
Read more on The Point: https://theaus.in/4qEs0bO
Read more on The Point: https://theaus.in/4qEs0bO
This'll ramp up the ethnic cleansing ...
Israel's approval of West Bank land registration sparks outrage
Israel's approval of West Bank land registration sparks outrage
The Israeli government has approved a process to register land in the region as 'state property', drawing condemnation from Arab nations and critics who said it would accelerate annexation of the Palestinian territory. The European Union called on Israel to reverse the move.
www.lemonde.fr
February 16, 2026 at 9:31 PM
This'll ramp up the ethnic cleansing ...
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@justinwolfers.bsky.social explains it best 🤷♀️
"Dow 50,000" Sound Nice. Until Justin Wolfers Shows You That U.S. Markets Are Coming 21st Out of 23.
YouTube video by Justin Wolfers
youtu.be
February 15, 2026 at 3:29 PM
@justinwolfers.bsky.social explains it best 🤷♀️
Mark Kermode reviews Melania
YouTube video by Kermode and Mayo's Take
www.youtube.com
February 15, 2026 at 11:43 PM
As Welsh rugby is dying because of insufficient revenue & increasing costs. The club game is simply not generating enough money. URC has killed Welsh rugby: useless TV deals, escalating travel costs. Here's some comparison figures from a well-marked, vibrant competition
7news.com.au/sport/rugby-...
7news.com.au/sport/rugby-...
Leaked NRL report has Brisbane Broncos clear No.1
The document has a surprise club in second and highlights a major issue for NSW teams.
7news.com.au
February 15, 2026 at 10:33 PM
As Welsh rugby is dying because of insufficient revenue & increasing costs. The club game is simply not generating enough money. URC has killed Welsh rugby: useless TV deals, escalating travel costs. Here's some comparison figures from a well-marked, vibrant competition
7news.com.au/sport/rugby-...
7news.com.au/sport/rugby-...
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China's Xinhua news agency has just published this editorial cartoon in response to Trump's rejection of climate policies.
It is pretty clear that China views this as a HUGE geopolitical fumble by the US leaving the field clear for China's to win the global race to clean-tech hegemony
It is pretty clear that China views this as a HUGE geopolitical fumble by the US leaving the field clear for China's to win the global race to clean-tech hegemony
February 14, 2026 at 12:20 PM
China's Xinhua news agency has just published this editorial cartoon in response to Trump's rejection of climate policies.
It is pretty clear that China views this as a HUGE geopolitical fumble by the US leaving the field clear for China's to win the global race to clean-tech hegemony
It is pretty clear that China views this as a HUGE geopolitical fumble by the US leaving the field clear for China's to win the global race to clean-tech hegemony
Five games, five home wins. Good job Wales are involved. Something’s needed to break the predictability.
February 14, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Five games, five home wins. Good job Wales are involved. Something’s needed to break the predictability.
Fantastic. Great move. Well done Angus.
Now .. about that $80m ...
Now .. about that $80m ...
February 12, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Fantastic. Great move. Well done Angus.
Now .. about that $80m ...
Now .. about that $80m ...
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Council Tax has become increasingly regressive.
It now takes nearly 5% of income from the poorest families but barely 1% from the richest. For many, it's become a grinding monthly obligation to rival the Poll Tax.
It now takes nearly 5% of income from the poorest families but barely 1% from the richest. For many, it's become a grinding monthly obligation to rival the Poll Tax.
February 11, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Council Tax has become increasingly regressive.
It now takes nearly 5% of income from the poorest families but barely 1% from the richest. For many, it's become a grinding monthly obligation to rival the Poll Tax.
It now takes nearly 5% of income from the poorest families but barely 1% from the richest. For many, it's become a grinding monthly obligation to rival the Poll Tax.
Dunno why this movie is free on Ewe Tube, but bloody hell, what a corker! Friedkin at his best.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=d71g...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=d71g...
The Sorcerer. 1977 — Full film. A couple of scenes from this film appear in paintings by Bob Dylan
YouTube video by nightly moth
www.youtube.com
February 11, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Dunno why this movie is free on Ewe Tube, but bloody hell, what a corker! Friedkin at his best.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=d71g...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=d71g...
We have a new neighbour ... a monitor lizard (I think) ...
February 11, 2026 at 4:09 AM
We have a new neighbour ... a monitor lizard (I think) ...
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After 18 months in power, Starmer has turned his back on the mandate pledges that granted him office, while his broken promises stack up.
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
Polanksi delivers single-word take down of Starmer’s broken mandate
After 18 months in power, Starmer has turned his back on the mandate pledges that granted him office, as his broken promises stack up
www.thecanary.co
February 10, 2026 at 6:06 PM
After 18 months in power, Starmer has turned his back on the mandate pledges that granted him office, while his broken promises stack up.
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
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Sadly amusing that it took Haaretz to pick up on this line by Albanese
February 10, 2026 at 9:40 AM
Sadly amusing that it took Haaretz to pick up on this line by Albanese
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The #CPI2025 shows a clear gap between democracies & authoritarian regimes. Full democracies score 71 out of 100 on average, while authoritarian states score just 32. This underlines the importance of independent institutions.
➡️ Full analysis here: anticorru.pt/3gD
➡️ Full analysis here: anticorru.pt/3gD
February 10, 2026 at 9:39 AM
The #CPI2025 shows a clear gap between democracies & authoritarian regimes. Full democracies score 71 out of 100 on average, while authoritarian states score just 32. This underlines the importance of independent institutions.
➡️ Full analysis here: anticorru.pt/3gD
➡️ Full analysis here: anticorru.pt/3gD
Looks absolutely barking mad. Like something out of the middle ages.
February 10, 2026 at 9:27 AM
Looks absolutely barking mad. Like something out of the middle ages.
Who knew that someone who said “it is an entire nation out there that is responsible” could create social divisions?
Albo, in a field of incompetent leaders, you really are doing your best to fall to their level.
www.amnesty.org.au/act-now/aust...
Albo, in a field of incompetent leaders, you really are doing your best to fall to their level.
www.amnesty.org.au/act-now/aust...
Australia must investigate President Herzog for genocide
Israeli President Isaac Herzog is due to arrive in Australia on February 8, following an official invitation from the Australian Government. With this
www.amnesty.org.au
February 9, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Who knew that someone who said “it is an entire nation out there that is responsible” could create social divisions?
Albo, in a field of incompetent leaders, you really are doing your best to fall to their level.
www.amnesty.org.au/act-now/aust...
Albo, in a field of incompetent leaders, you really are doing your best to fall to their level.
www.amnesty.org.au/act-now/aust...
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The Daily Telegraph currently owned by a private equity vehicle RedBird IMI - based in the UAE and led by Italian American Gerry Cardinale and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Patriotic news. For patriotic people. Who don't want to pay taxes.
Patriotic news. For patriotic people. Who don't want to pay taxes.
February 8, 2026 at 9:34 AM
The Daily Telegraph currently owned by a private equity vehicle RedBird IMI - based in the UAE and led by Italian American Gerry Cardinale and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Patriotic news. For patriotic people. Who don't want to pay taxes.
Patriotic news. For patriotic people. Who don't want to pay taxes.
For the umpteenth time, Welsh rugby players' mental fragilities cost us another victory. Still, when you're being told your not good enough by your own governing body, that's going to take a toll.
February 6, 2026 at 9:42 PM
For the umpteenth time, Welsh rugby players' mental fragilities cost us another victory. Still, when you're being told your not good enough by your own governing body, that's going to take a toll.
France .... different gravy. Pace, handling, agility ... all seeking space. Ireland, cheap shots, 38 phases of big fellas running into each other.
Gimme more French rugby!
Gimme more French rugby!
February 5, 2026 at 9:58 PM
France .... different gravy. Pace, handling, agility ... all seeking space. Ireland, cheap shots, 38 phases of big fellas running into each other.
Gimme more French rugby!
Gimme more French rugby!
“We need to build social cohesion in this country,” Albanese said, arguing the Israeli president’s visit is intended to foster “a greater sense of unity”.
Regardless of what you think about Herzog, how on earth will his visit foster "a greater sense of unity"?
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Regardless of what you think about Herzog, how on earth will his visit foster "a greater sense of unity"?
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Who is Israel’s president Isaac Herzog and why is his visit to Australia expected to prompt mass protests?
Herzog has been invited by the government on the basis of healing wounds after the Bondi attack, but some fear his visit will simply provoke further division
www.theguardian.com
February 5, 2026 at 3:46 AM
“We need to build social cohesion in this country,” Albanese said, arguing the Israeli president’s visit is intended to foster “a greater sense of unity”.
Regardless of what you think about Herzog, how on earth will his visit foster "a greater sense of unity"?
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Regardless of what you think about Herzog, how on earth will his visit foster "a greater sense of unity"?
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
A “free” press is a myth
Today should be another reminder that when billionaires take control of vital platforms for communication, it’s not a win for free speech or "free markets."
It’s a win for oligarchy.
It’s a win for oligarchy.
Truly hilarious headline from the Bezos-owned Washington Post yesterday.
Never, ever let the guys who control half the wealth in America and just got billions of dollars in tax breaks tell you we shouldn't tax the rich.
Never, ever let the guys who control half the wealth in America and just got billions of dollars in tax breaks tell you we shouldn't tax the rich.
February 4, 2026 at 10:00 PM
A “free” press is a myth
So much press acreage on Mandy.
February 3, 2026 at 10:47 AM
So much press acreage on Mandy.
Edukayshun. Who needs it?
Some graduates leave university with debts of up to £53,000, while apprentices can earn good money and own their own homes. No wonder so many are taking a different route after school
‘I rejected my university offer — and bought my first home at 19’
www.thetimes.com
February 3, 2026 at 10:41 AM
Edukayshun. Who needs it?
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