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Would a publicly owned energy retailer make bills cheaper?
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It could be a first for Australia, but would putting two state-owned entities in competition with one another push down power prices?
#matteaton #governmentandpolitics #stateandterritoryelections #electricityproductionanddistribution #qldvotes
6h ago
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Prime minister backs NSW Police push to prohibit upcoming pro-Palestinian demonstrations
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has supported NSW Police's push to prohibit two upcoming pro-Palestinian protests in Sydney, saying there's no place in the country "for the waving of terrorist symbols".
#Police #palestine #terrorism #jessehyland #worldpolitics #federalgovernment #activismandlobbying #unrestconflictandwar
8h ago
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Labor plans to create a new publicly owned energy retailer in Queensland if re-elected, in a move aimed at providing "greater competition" and "choice".
10h ago
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Woman fined more than $800 for holding dog's lead incorrectly in public
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A dog owner was shocked to learn she was breaking the law by holding her pet's lead under her foot in a public place.
5h ago
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US dockworker strike could cause spike in global shipping costs
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A US dock workers' strike reaching from New York to Texas is throwing global supply chains into disarray.
#trade #unions #danielziffer #transportindustry #industrialrelations #marinetransportindustry
12h ago
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Dozens of Lebanese villages told to evacuate as Israeli ground assault looms
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Hezbollah rockets reached Tel Aviv on Tuesday, with the group saying the retaliatory strikes were "only the beginning" as Israeli troops crossed the Lebanese border.
22h ago
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Broken Hill's Meals on Wheels on brink of closure symptom of national volunteer shortage
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There are more benefits than just receiving food as Jean Jarvis says she enjoys connecting with the volunteers and ultimately keeping her independence.
#charities #graceatta #volunteers #Olderpeople #costofliving #socialproblems #regionalcommunities
9h ago
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Julian Assange is back on European soil. When last here, he was behind bars.
#iraq #USpol #antifa #assange #justice #WikiLeaks #warcrimes #journalism #ukpolitics #truthtopower
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New sleep study could be 'game-changer' for millions of Australians suffering from chronic pain
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A new study investigating the link between sleep and pain could fundamentally change the way doctors and clinicians treat people with chronic pain.
12h ago
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News that Treasury was looking at modelling changes to negative gearing was treated as a scandal. But when it comes to Australia's housing affordability problem, wouldn't the real scandal be if Treasury officials WEREN'T examining every possible pullable lever?
13h ago
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Rooftop solar 'juggernaut' risks grid overload as AEMO issues rare low-demand warning - ABC News
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For decades, a big risk to Australia's electricity system has been excessive demand in summer. Now, it is excessive supply in spring.
#grid #solar #energy #science #electricity
11h ago
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Vincent Van Gogh suffered for most of his life. Why are we still so into the starving artist trope?
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At best, the starving artist trope is a manufactured aesthetic of suffering. At worst, it's a convenient way to excuse the poverty many artists throughout history have endured.
#careers #history #painting #visualart #arthistory #marymcgillivray #artscultureandentertainment
9h ago
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Australian acting legend Noni Hazlehurst has had a varied and storied career. In an extract from her new memoir, Dropping the Mask, she reflects on how Play School shaped her into the person she is today.
#theatre #children #television #booksliterature
9h ago
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Why is it harder for politicians to get sacked when they commit a crime?
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For many Australians, committing a crime outside of work could result in losing your job, but there's a different set of rules and processes for the country's politicians, depending on what state or territory you live in.
#laws #crime #parliament #joshuaboscaini #courtsandtrials #federalparliament #lawcrimeandjustice #prisonsandpunishment #governmentandpolitics #stateandterritorygovernment
12h ago
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Live: Oil prices up as Middle East conflict intensifies, while ASX to modestly rise
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Fears of an all out war in the Middle East are impacting financial markets, with the price of crude oil rising as Iran strikes Israel. Follow the day's events and insights as they happen on the live markets blog.
#tax #banking #currency #companynews #stockmarket #emiliaterzon #cryptocurrency #monetarypolicy #retailindustry #FinancialMarkets
12h ago
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'When hopelessness outweighs hopefulness': The difficult decision to stop IVF
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Despite feeling like she had nothing left to give, Carla says knowing where to "draw the line" with IVF was incredibly difficult.
#family #kelliescott #mentalhealth #womenshealth #fertilityandinfertility
5h ago
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Isabelle Kelly's world was rocked when she suddenly lost her mother at just 17 years of age. Despite her mother never getting to watch her play rugby league, it is her memory driving the Roosters star towards a premiership.
#sport #Rugbyleague #nrlwomenspremiership
3h ago
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NSW Police to apply to Supreme Court to prohibit Sydney protest on October 7
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NSW Police has decided to apply to the state's Supreme Court to prohibit two upcoming protests, citing safety concerns for both participants and the community.
23h ago
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Live: Jahrome Hughes the heavy favourite to win first Dally M Medal
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Melbourne Storm halfback Jahrome Hughes is an overwhelming favourite to win the NRL's top award, while Tamika Upton is looking to become the first woman to go back to back. Follow live.
#nrl #sport #jonhealy #Rugbyleague
2h ago
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'He is just such a legend': Alanna Kennedy backs interim Matildas boss Tom Sermanni
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Alanna Kennedy is preparing to face European champions Barcelona next week, but she is also looking forward to a Matildas reunion with her old boss Tom Sermanni.
#sport #soccer #matildas #uefachampionsleague
9h ago