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A prison officer’s plea for cannabis reform @craighill.bsky.social independentaustralia.net/life/life-di...

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'It would take a miracle of messianic proportions for Peter Dutton to defy the odds and secure victory in the forthcoming Federal Election.' @davrosz.bsky.social independentaustralia.net/life/life-di...

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Somebody didn't get the memo! CARTOONS: Mark David goes full MAGA ~ Mark David Cartoons

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Conservation groups can now challenge Forestry Corporation decisions... and the list of concerns is long. ~ Sue Arnold High Court logging appeal decision may be a game changer independentaustralia.net/environment/...

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Conservation groups can now challenge Forestry Corporation decisions... and the list of concerns is long. ~ Sue Arnold High Court logging appeal decision may be a game changer independentaustralia.net/environment/...

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The oligopoly that is Australian politics Dr Kim Sawyer discusses Australia's political duopoly and why our first voting preferences matter. independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...

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Dealing with the backlog of people stuck on bridging visas has to be part of the plan to reduce migration, but politicians don't see the link. ~ Dr Abul Rizvi @abulrizvi.bsky.social Bridging visa backlog a sign of poor system health independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...

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Dealing with the backlog of people stuck on bridging visas has to be part of the plan to reduce migration, but politicians don't see the link. ~ Dr Abul Rizvi @abulrizvi.bsky.social Bridging visa backlog a sign of poor system health independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...

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We are on the brink of a new era in mobile communications — one in which geography will no longer determine access to basic connectivity. Satellite and 6G technology set to revolutionise emergency services ~ Paul Budde

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Nationals Leader David Littleproud is pushing for the removal of the civil rights of child offenders, with commentators suggesting racist allusions. David Littleproud hints at civil rights removal for Indigenous kids ~ Melissa Marsden independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...

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Australia needs a new and independent defence policy, which isn't reliant on the United States. ~ Bevan Ramsden Australia must break ties with U.S. on defence independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...

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Australia needs a new and independent defence policy, which isn't reliant on the United States. ~ Bevan Ramsden Australia must break ties with U.S. on defence independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...

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Has Labor done a dodgy deal with the Liberals in Macnamara, or is it just another case of another Tory in Labor clothing? Zionist ties see Labor members betrayed in Victoria ~ Peter Wicks independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...

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From now until polling day, IA will outline some key facts on the economy that put the kybosh on many of the lies being peddled in the election campaign. AUSVOTES ECONOMIC FACTS #6: Coalition taxing at a record high, not Labor ~ Stephen Koukoulas

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With the Federal Election edging closer, the Opposition has opened the floodgates on its nuclear policy, with MP Ted O'Brien an enthusiastic spokesperson. Ted O'Brien fires up over Coalition nuclear debate ~ Dr Lee Duffield

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Over the past month, both Four Corners and 60 Minutes have done major investigations into Australia’s tobacco black market and the criminal gangs who now dominate the industry. Tobacco policy hell sets open season for black market ~ Dr John Jiggens independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...

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From now until polling day, IA will outline some key facts on the economy that put the kybosh on many of the lies and distortions being peddled in the election campaign. AUSVOTES ECONOMIC FACTS #5: Labor building on a better future ~ Stephen Koukoulas independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...

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Over time, academic & popular journal analyses show that Labor has managed Australia’s economy far better than the Coalition. Past performance backs Labor as better economic bet ~ @alanaustin.bsky.social

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Photojournalists are geared to keeping a camera close, even when not on assignment. Nature's royalty — photographer's gold ~ Bill McAuley

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The Great Barrier grieves beneath the waves, in silence, cold and blue. POEM: The Great Barrier Grieves ~ Roger Chao

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It's difficult to know how insulting tariffs are when Donald Trump describes everything as 'beautiful'. Beautiful? Or just plain tariff-ic ~ John Longhurst

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The Liberal Party is like a members-only boys' club — except the boys aren't there when members need them the most. ~ Zayda Dollie @zaydadollie.bsky.social Liberal Party reshuffles misogynists in the seat of Whitlam independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...

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The Liberal Party is like a members-only boys' club — except the boys aren't there when members need them the most. ~ Zayda Dollie @zaydadollie.bsky.social Liberal Party reshuffles misogynists in the seat of Whitlam independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...

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Trump's pause on tariffs has led to a global game of political chess and could steer the world into a lose-lose stalemate. Trump’s tariff pause a high-stakes gamble with the world ~ Vince Hooper buff.ly/bNHmgrS

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There is a possibility of Peter Dutton gaining the initiative in the election lead-up by getting in first with a phone call to President Trump. One phone call to Trump could give Dutton an election edge ~ Dr Lee Duffield independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...

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From now until polling day, IA will outline some key facts on the economy that put the kybosh on many of the lies being peddled in the election campaign. AUSVOTES ECONOMIC FACTS #4: Labor brought down government debt by billions ~ Stephen Koukoulas independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...

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In this piece, we unpick claims made by Dutton during this week’s debate about inflation, energy policy and budget management. Factchecking the leaders on cost of living, budget repair and Gaza ~ @davrosz.bsky.social independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...

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IA's cartoon king is keeping his pencil pointy! CARTOONS: The Election circus has come to town ~ Mark David

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Australians must vote, but election dates remain a government secret. It's democracy with a twist of guesswork. Democracy, on the Government's terms ~ GJ Burchall independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...

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A far-right Zionist group built on a foundation of violence has been causing scenes of chaos at pro-Palestine rallies. Zionist fight club-charity removed from Palestine rally ~ Yaakov Aharon independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...

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From now until polling day, IA will outline some key facts on the economy that put the kybosh on many of the lies and distortions being peddled in the election campaign. AUSVOTES ECONOMIC FACTS #3: Wage growth on the rise under Labor ~ Stephen Koukoulas

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Peter Dutton's claims to free up 40,000 homes through migration cuts are nowhere close to accurate. ~ Dr Abul Rizvi @abulrizvi.bsky.social Peter Dutton's migration cut numbers don't add up independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...

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Peter Dutton's claims to free up 40,000 homes through migration cuts are nowhere close to accurate. ~ Dr Abul Rizvi @abulrizvi.bsky.social Peter Dutton's migration cut numbers don't add up independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...

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Donald Trump’s tariffs on countries that continue to import Russian oil have raised fresh concerns among U.S. allies, including Australia. What Trump's oil tariff threats mean for Australia ~ Akshit Tyagi

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From now until polling day, IA will outline some key facts on the economy that put the kybosh on many of the lies and distortions peddled in the election campaign. AUSVOTES ECONOMIC FACTS #2: In fact, energy prices are plummeting ~ Stephen Koukoulas independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...

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TV series 'Adolescence' exposes how poorly regulated access to digital platforms increases misogynistic content and, therefore, gendered violence. ~ Paul Budde ' Adolescence' exposes the danger of digital dysfunction

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Amid calls for peace and an end to the war between Russia and Ukraine, Vladimir Putin is stepping up his offensive campaign and expanding his military might. Russia plans for further offensives, not peace ~ Patrick Drennan

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The conservative media has greater loyalty to President Trump than to our national interests, particularly in light of his tariffs on key sectors of the Australian economy. Right-wing media forsakes Australian loyalty to placate Trump ~ Callum Murray independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...

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Until polling day, IA will outline some key facts on the economy that put the kybosh on many of the lies being peddled in the election campaign. AUSVOTES ECONOMIC FACTS #1: In fact, Labor has inflation back under control ~ Stephen Koukoulas independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...

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The truth behind Donald Trump's lies is that he isn't interested in improving the lives of Americans at all — only his own. ~ Dr Victoria Fielding @drvicfielding.bsky.social Donald Trump is the world's most audacious liar independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...

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After opposing Labor’s student capping legislation in late 2024, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has announced his own student capping policy. Dutton's student capping policy a chaotic plan ~ @abulrizvi.bsky.social

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Trump's latest move in his ongoing trade war drew the ire of many global economies, with China delivering swift retaliation. China takes the helm in countering Trump's tariff offensive ~ Imran Khalid independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...

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More data has emerged confirming the Liberal-led Coalition's cost-of-living crisis is now behind us. Getting tough for mainstream media liars to ignore economic facts ~ @alanaustin.bsky.social

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Looking at Australia through the lens of award-winning photojournalist Bill McAuley. Japanese all heart despite World Solar Challenge blow out ~ Bill McAuley

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The West is red, the tweets are loud, the slogans reach the sky. The West Is Red ~ Roger Chao

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When it comes to saving face and at least looking like he cares, just how much is it worth to Opposition Leader Peter Dutton? Dutton's guide to the cost of looking good ~ John Longhurst

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Forcing children to participate in school Anzac Day services is an attack on freedom and should be made illegal. Compulsory Anzac Day services an attack on freedom ~ @tomtanuki.bsky.social

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Liberation Day, as 2 April was described by U.S. President Donald Trump, had all the elements of reality television perversion. Closed for business: The oddities of Trump’s tariffs ~ Dr Binoy Kampmark independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...

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This week's music review includes KISS announcing their final show again, a Beards reunion and Angus Stone's soul-funk rebrand as Dope Lemon. ~ David Kowalski Farewell KISS that lasts forever independentaustralia.net/life/art-dis...

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