Month: November 2023

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The Early Education Rip Off In Australia

by SpeakTruth

29 November 2023 5 mths

I have a daughter working in child care in Australia. She loves her job and is very good at what she does. However, she is paid a pittance for her skills in this space and the undervaluing of early education in Australia is a disgrace. Listening to Jessica Rudd from The Parenthood advocacy group speak at the National Press Club was enlightening and inspiring. Very little has shifted over many years in this space. The early education rip off in Australia continues. Ten years of Coalition federal governments did next to nothing for the nation in this important sector.

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by SpeakTruth

28 November 2023 5 mths

American Politics Is So Full Of Shit

by SpeakTruth

23 November 2023 5 mths

America Is So Ideologically Fraught

President Trump Postlaunch Remarks (NHQ202005300037)

by SpeakTruth

19 November 2023 5 mths

The Myth Of The Almighty Political Leader

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by SpeakTruth

18 November 2023 5 mths

Connectivity Is Crucial To Our Future Security

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by SpeakTruth

17 November 2023 5 mths

Money Laundering In The Australian Property Sector

by SpeakTruth

15 November 2023 5 mths

The Christian Focus

by SpeakTruth

14 November 2023 6 mths

The Doctrine Of Discovery

by SpeakTruth

13 November 2023 6 mths

Why Wealthy White People Won’t Share?

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by SpeakTruth

9 November 2023 6 mths

Supply Side Inflation Not Solved By Raising Interest Rates

by SpeakTruth

27 April 2024 8 hrs

Corrupt Supreme Court Betraying The Rule Of Law In America

I have always said beware of those that dress up in uniforms, as they hide their true human failings behind them. SCOTUS has again proven this truism. These partisan justices cloaked in their black robes are failing the most basic applications of the law. Corrupt Supreme Court betraying the rule of law in America, as they consider the Trump claim of presidential immunity over election interference in the 2020 race. The US system of administration, which puts these 9 men and women at the very top of the judicial tree is dependent upon their decisions as final arbiters.

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by SpeakTruth

5 April 2024 3 weeks

Conservative Media Always Being Negative About Renewables

Have you ever read a positive article about renewable energy published in the Murdoch newspapers or on their networks, like Sky News Australia or Fox News? No? Why is that I wonder? Why do they consistently belittle and denigrate all efforts to transition to this cost effective and potentially planet saving technology? How is the conservative media always being negative about renewables helping the nation and the world? Where is the balance in their reporting and editorial policy on energy matters? Unless you are a complete idiot you have to see that something is going on here. Something underhanded and definitely not in the interest of the country and its people. Greedy men more interested in their wealth than the nation being smart for the benefit of the many.

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by SpeakTruth

28 March 2024 1 mth

Trump The Bible Salesman: The End Must Be Nie

Donald Trump is selling $60 bibles to the American public. If you wanted to witness the lowest point of this saga and American popular culture this is pretty close. This guy has no shame because he has a complete absence of integrity in the first place. Trump would sell his own mother if there was a buck in it. He cheats at golf, constantly, which defeats the whole purpose of playing the game. Trump the bible salesman: The end must be nie. The United States of America has become an international laughing stock.

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Aaron Smith @aaronsmith333 ·

3 Apr

The meltdown over Sam Mostyn's appointment by the same people silent on the current GG's involvement with Morrison's 5 Ministries is delicious.

And, don't forget the controversial $18M grant Morrison gave to the GG's 'foundation'.

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2 Apr

If half of this is true—and it’s yet to be tested in court—#7spotlight is an absolute disgrace.

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3 Apr

Interesting to note that Morrison’s Captain’s pick for GG, fellow Evangelical, Hurley, appointed Morrison to 5 secret Ministerial portfolios and his favourite foundation received $18 million worth of funding from the Morrison gov, despite it having no official staff at the time

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3 Apr

Having a break this week but anyway…

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Episode 12: The Politics of Grievance - Robert Sudha Hamilton's Podcast

America is the great democratic experiment. Although, this is getting on for some 250 years now. This nation is in the grip of the politics of grievance. Partisan politics in America is more about hating the other side than particularly loving the side you are voting for. Americans have been encouraged to focus their attention upon their grievances via decades of negative campaigning and attack ads. Demonizing ‘the other’ is the favoured political pastime in the 21C. Identity politics and social values are the main game these days. Economic issues are now seen through this ideological filter.Murdoch, Fox & Stirring Grievance In AmericaRupert Murdoch and his Fox News are merchants of toxic polarization. This network is spewing out lies and fake news 24/7. Every presentation is top heavy in anti-woke content and a right wing bias. Regular viewers are sucked into a spin cycle of libertarian anti-government GOP grievance stoking. Old white men upset at their changing worlds, where heaven forbid minorities are now getting a say. OMG the sky is going to fall in. In this partisan realm complaints about there being too many coloured faces on TV and LGBTQIA folk making too much noise are legion. Uppity women talking about sexual harassment and such like make their viewer’s blood boil – which is the whole idea for Fox. Getting their audience riled up keeps eyeballs on them and advertising rates going up for their revenue.Popularizing Poisonous Issues For Political GainThe politics of grievance is all about popularizing these causes for the benefit of candidates and the party. The party promoting these grievances doesn’t need positive policies. They just bang on about how the other side is to blame for the problem.

On the verge of two deserts, this little-known western channel country has come alive 26 April 2024
In Australia's remote north, channels that usually lay dusty and dormant are alight with green and "bringing everything back to life".
Alys Marshall
A man has died after a drive-by shooting in Melbourne's south-east 26 April 2024
Victoria Police is investigating after a man was found shot dead in a vehicle in Hampton Park.
The rush is on to build new homes, but will they be suitable for our ageing population? 26 April 2024
A building design standard to ensure all new houses are accessible for people with disability could future-proof the nation's housing stock. But not every state is onboard.
Alison Xiao
Can you spot which of these faces is generated by AI? Probably not — here's why 26 April 2024
Experts have warned that generative artificial intelligence is now capable of producing images of faces that appear more human than actual faces. So what does this mean for the future of the internet?
Nate Woodall
The tiny, blind, predatory mite engaged in a microscopic battle for one of Australia's favourite fruits 26 April 2024
James Hill is breeding billions of tiny blind predatory mites that are packed on ice and posted to strawberry farms in the battle against destructive sap-sucking insects.
Jennifer Nichols
Clothing donations threadbare as retailers tighten belts amid rising demand 26 April 2024
A regional Victorian initiative dedicated to providing new clothing to vulnerable people is struggling to keep up with demand as donations from its retail partners decrease.
Lexie Jeuniewic
Queensland's premier is changing strategy ahead of the election after latest poll spells bad news for Labor 26 April 2024
Premier Steven Miles has conceded his government is heading for defeat after the latest poll result delivered bad news ahead of the October state election.
Daria Saville knocked out of Madrid Open for the second time in four days 26 April 2024
Daria Saville's luck finally runs out at the Madrid Open as Australia's sole woman representative in the big clay-court event is knocked out for a second time in four days.
The price of olive oil has skyrocketed. Here's what a chef says you can use instead 26 April 2024
With consumers paying more for extra virgin olive oil at the supermarket, chef Kristin Bacon shares her favourite alternatives that won't break the bank.
Eliza Kloser
Opia used to sit in the park watching her brother play soccer. Now she's showing her own skills 26 April 2024
Young African women face some cultural barriers around playing sport, but last year's groundbreaking Women's World Cup has opened a conversation in the community.
Bindi Bryce
'Revolutionary' weight loss drug tempts bodybuilders, raises alarm for eating disorders 26 April 2024
While only doctors can prescribe it in Australia, bodybuilders have begun experimenting with Ozempic.
Angus Mackintosh
South Australian Museum boss welcomes review into restructure, floats room for compromise 26 April 2024
The head of the South Australian Museum has acknowledged his proposed restructure of the institution will likely change following a government review.
Daniel Litjens
14-year-old facing terror-related charges was already before courts on gun possession charges when granted conditional bail 26 April 2024
Court documents have revealed a 14-year-old boy charged with terrorism-related offences as part of an investigation in to the Wakeley Church stabbing was on conditional bail for a gun possession charge at the time of his arrest.
Tony Ibrahim
Smashed windows and bloody hearts: The last flight of the Western Suburbs Magpies 26 April 2024
Western Suburbs played 91 seasons in the top flight but none of them were as tough as their last one in 1999 when they conceded the most points of any side ever as the last Magpies fought for their rugby league lives.
Nick Campton
Paris crowns a new king of the crusty, long bread in its annual 'Grand Prix de la baguette' 26 April 2024
Competing baguettes in the annual bread-making competition were evaluated for taste, look, texture, airiness and the quality of the baking.
How long will women be marching in the street asking not to be murdered? 26 April 2024
Australians will march this weekend in rallies around the country calling for an end to violence against women. Haven't we marched enough?
Virginia Trioli
Police believe a fugitive cold case murder suspect could be using religious groups to avoid detection 26 April 2024
For nearly 27 years, the family of Meaghan Rose have been trying to prove she was murdered. Now, the ABC can reveal fresh details about her suspected killer.
Ciara Jones
Nico's 'career renaissance' continues as Audi makes their first big move in F1 26 April 2024
German Formula 1 driver Nico Hülkenberg will move to Sauber at the end of the season, becoming the first driver announced for the team who will transition into Audi F1 in 2026.
Michael Doyle
Albanese's 'brotherly' Kokoda trek with Marape showed uncommon warmth at a time of frosty geopolitics elsewhere in the Pacific 26 April 2024
It was a big gamble, both logistically and physically, to commemorate the Battle of Kokoda with a trek and to give a robust display of unity between two countries, but James Marape's words of welcome were the stuff of dreams for the Australian government.
Melissa Clarke
The best new books our avid readers and critics read in April 26 April 2024
Get lost in these new books — including a posthumous release from a beloved Australian writer, an insouciant short story collection and a thumping evisceration of British culture.
Claire Nichols, Cassie McCullagh, Nicola Heath, Declan Fry, and Jinghua Qian