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Racism doesn’t have to be open and evident, says 17-year-old Ethiopian immigrant Ben Kroone, it can be harbored inside and manifested through actions and words.
(Image courtesy: NSW Reconciliation Council)
AS THE ELECTION year draws...
4 December, 2012 7:39 pm / 12 comments
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The Opposition got their political strategy diabolically wrong on Tuesday, says Bob Ellis, and it will show up in the next honest poll.
Peter Slipper / Tony Abbott
IT IS WORTH looking back on what happened on Tuesday and how the Opposition,...
11 October, 2012 1:30 pm / 18 comments
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The ‘real Julia’ stood up for herself and for all women on Tuesday, and revealed the ‘real Tony’ for all to see, writes Deb Bennett.
THE RECENT ATTACK by Prime Minister Julia Gillard against leader of the opposition Tony Abbott...
11 October, 2012 12:04 pm / 23 comments
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As shown by Cory Bernardi’s resignation today, the arguments against same-sex marriage are neither rational nor logical, says Dr Benjamin Thomas Jones.
Rod Benson and Senator Cory Bernardi
AS AN ACADEMIC and an educator, I am guided...
19 September, 2012 3:21 pm / 13 comments
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John Pilger describes how sports fanatical Australia’s less than outstanding showing at the London Olympics offers a glimpse of a secret past.
Don Bradman on the ground after being dismissed caught behind off Eddie Gilbert for a...
14 August, 2012 5:30 pm / 2 comments
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In a majestic six part series, Dr George Venturini takes an in-depth look at the proposal to recognise Indigenous Australians in the Constitution, asking whether it will produce the positive effects on reconciliation hoped for.
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21 July, 2012 6:34 pm / no comments
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In a majestic six part series, Dr George Venturini takes an in-depth look at the proposal to recognise Indigenous Australians in the Constitution, asking whether it will produce the positive effects on reconciliation hoped for.
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19 July, 2012 2:46 pm / 1 comment
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Setting out a clear pecking order within the royal family, The Queen says Princess Kate must now curtsey to “blood princesses”. In a comprehensive IA wrap, senior correspondent Barry Everingham and long-time contributor Roy McKeen...
26 June, 2012 12:42 pm / 3 comments
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The demonisation of Julia Gillard is ideological outrage about a “shameless woman” — who seems to be wearing her scarlet letter with increasing conviction, says Graham Jackson.
THE SCARLET LETTER is the letter A, worn for life by...
25 June, 2012 7:55 am / 10 comments
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The sacked CEO of Britain’s bankrupt Metronet has somehow washed up as head of Melbourne’s Metro system — which is now in the news for bullying a blind woman. Contributing editor-at-large Tess Lawrence reports.
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31 May, 2012 2:15 pm / 13 comments