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1.4KLincoln Siliakus …
Lincoln Siliakus – a man of true history and very influential action in the Franklin campaign – passed away today (Sunday). See...
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STATE, WHA: No mining … but logging still allowed … ?
World Heritage Committee decision sets clear steps to address proposed management problems for Tasmania’s Wilderness Advocates for the proper protection of the...
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The Age of Post-Democracy
*Pic: Image from here There are increasing signs that what we know as the Western democratic world is entering an era which...
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Magna Carta, Waterloo … not so important after all … ?
King John signs the Magna Carta … Charles Wooley in 60 Minutes mode Two important anniversaries happened this month but if historical...
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NATION: The dreadful, dreadful Abyss
*Pic: ABC of Singapore’s Lee Hsien Loong and Tony Abbott donning aprons for a ‘trickle-down barbie …’ Parliament rose for a six...
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Hockey’s defamation win is dark news for democracy and free speech
We should all be careful before saying anything that will hurt our politicians’ feelings: they might sue us for defamation. On Tuesday,...
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This week’s Feminist Roundup
Feminist Roundup This looks cute, doesn’t it – but look closely and think about what it is. It’s a baby girl dressed...
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Could wood be bad for the environment? That depends on policy
When considering the greenhouse gas emissions from the full lifecycle of anything, the relevant government policies should be factored in. Otherwise the...
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The rabid attachment to the past
The rabid attachment to the past by the Forestry Minister Paul Harriss is an heroic act in the twilight of the problem,...
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Abbott urged to play fair, not foul on marriage equality bill
Marriage equality advocates have cried foul over Tony Abbott’s claim ( here ) that the cross-party marriage equality bill may not come...
