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Tasmania's stadium vote: why a free vote is your best defence against debt

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Mersey Independent Mlc Mike Gaffney

The peace deal in the Middle East does not mean peace at home

The peace deal in the Middle East does not mean peace at home

Like many Australians, I was glued to my screen on Monday, watching the live updates as the hostages were released. Phase one of the United States...

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Julian Leeser

Why has support for One Nation surged since the 2025 federal election?

Why has support for One Nation surged since the 2025 federal election?

At the 2025 federal election in May, Pauline Hanson's One Nation recorded a primary vote of 6.4 per cent, about half that of the Greens at 12.2 per...

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Shaun Wilson

It's hard letting go of life's excess baggage

It's hard letting go of life's excess baggage

Their house is so large they need a GPS to find the front door. Their heating bills contain more horror than the works of Stephen King. They have...

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Garry Linnell

Here's why I am going to preference resumes written with AI

Here's why I am going to preference resumes written with AI

You can almost hear the sigh whenever someone brings up "Gen Z." They're often labelled as entitled, overly sensitive, or accused of not...

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Jake Dimarco

These three with their dog-whistling rubbish are provoking imminent disaster

These three with their dog-whistling rubbish are provoking imminent disaster

Birth comes at you fast. If you are lucky. One minute, you're home trying to wrangle the bassinet, change table, expensive yet useless musical...

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Jenna Price

Master communicator v master tactician, the race between Chalmers and Burke

Master communicator v master tactician, the race between Chalmers and Burke

It was a classic "old bull" versus "young bull" struggle, and the old bull showed he had life in him yet. Login or signup to continue reading Paul...

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Michelle Grattan

Here's how to fix poverty without taxing the rest of us more

Here's how to fix poverty without taxing the rest of us more

Those who keep an eye on the ever-rotating carousel of policy theme weeks will be aware we've hit Anti-Poverty Week, capped off by the UN's Day for...

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Simon Cowan

Here's how many people use AI for work without checking its quality. It's a lot

Here's how many people use AI for work without checking its quality. It's a lot

Have you ever used artificial intelligence (AI) in your job without double-checking the quality or accuracy of its output? If so, you wouldn't be...

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Steven Lockey

Super tax shake-up: how the proposed new tiers will affect your balance

Super tax shake-up: how the proposed new tiers will affect your balance

The sweeping changes announced to the federal government's proposed Division 296 legislation, affecting high-balance superannuation members, have...

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Grace Bacon

Giorgia on my mind, thanks to her eye rolls

Giorgia on my mind, thanks to her eye rolls

Some people wear their emotions on their sleeve. Italian PM Giorgia Meloni wears hers on her face, with her eyes. Login or signup to continue...

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John Hanscombe

If AI completely fizzes out, one of the biggest victims will be this guy

If AI completely fizzes out, one of the biggest victims will be this guy

The boffins at Stanford University reckon there has been whopping $2 trillion of investment in AI over the last five years alone. Login or signup...

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Adam Triggs

Our essential workers can't afford a home. That's a crisis for all of us

Our essential workers can't afford a home. That's a crisis for all of us

When we talk about the cost-of-living crisis, most of us think about families cutting back on groceries, pensioners struggling to pay bills, or...

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Kasy Chambers

Stop the negativity: Stadium is our vote of confidence in Tasmania's future

Stop the negativity: Stadium is our vote of confidence in Tasmania's future

There's been plenty of debate about the Macquarie Point stadium, but for me, the issue is simple. This project is about confidence, investment, and...

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Errol Stewart

Allowing people to access superannuation for critical dental care is an important safety net

Allowing people to access superannuation for critical dental care is an important safety net

The ability to access superannuation early to pay for critical dental treatment is an important part of our health safety net. Login or signup to...

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Chris Sanzaro

How I banished the worst ad jingle ever

How I banished the worst ad jingle ever

Funny thing, earworms. Since watching Netflix's Wayward series the past few nights, I've been afflicted by two: The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down...

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John Hanscombe

Why a young hire is not necessarily going to help you crack the algorithm

Why a young hire is not necessarily going to help you crack the algorithm

In the glittering world of social media management, marketing, and digital design, the job market often feels like a popularity contest at a high...

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Zoë Wundenberg

A hateful genie is being let out. But we have a chance stop this

A hateful genie is being let out. But we have a chance stop this

In recent weeks, we have witnessed a concerning shift in Australia's conversation about migration. Login or signup to continue reading The...

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Jerry Nockles

What exactly is convicted triple-murderer Erin Patterson appealing?

What exactly is convicted triple-murderer Erin Patterson appealing?

How does the announcement that Julian McMahon has joined Erin Patterson's defence team, currently seeking leave to appeal, connect the case to the...

15.10.2025 1

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Carolyn Strange

Don't fall for the noise: why this housing fix is not failing

Don't fall for the noise: why this housing fix is not failing

Critics complaining that the Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) has had a rocky start have lost sight of the big picture. Login or signup to...

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Alex Raphael