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The Age • Paul Sakkal • September 6, 2021 • theage.com.au
Michael O’Brien’s Liberal leadership under threat as Matthew Guy makes his move
For months rumours have swirled about Mr Guy reclaiming the top job, with supporters believing he is the best chance at beating Premier Daniel Andrews.
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Paul Sakkal@paulsakkal
Victoria could have a new opposition leader within days as former Liberal leader Matthew Guy seeks the support of colleagues to topple leader Michael O’Brien in a party room coup his supporters are proposing to call as early Tuesday @theage
theage.com.au/national/victo…
September 5, 2021
The Sydney Morning Herald • Peter FitzSimons • September 5, 2021 • smh.com.au
Grace Tame doesn’t think much of the Women’s Safety Summit, but she’s going anyway
The Australian of the Year is determined to expand the remit of the Morrison government’s big pow wow this week.
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Georgie Dent@georgiedent
‘What we’ve seen in this government is a clear pattern of denial, minimisation & dismissal of women’s issues. From ⁦@BrittHiggins_⁩ ⁦@juliahbanks⁩ Really, this summit is an extension of that,’ ⁦@TamePunk⁩ tells ⁦@Peter_Fitz⁩ smh.com.au/national/grace…
September 5, 2021
ABC News • Mark Willacy • September 5, 2021 • abc.net.au
This 13-year-old was shot dead by the SAS as he cowered behind a tractor wheel
A 13-year-old died in the biggest single alleged unlawful killing by SAS operators under investigation by the Brereton Inquiry into war crimes. Here is the one photo taken during his lifetime.
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Mark Willacy@markwillacy
Australian soldiers allegedly shot and killed 13-year-old Mohammad months after his first photo abc.net.au/news/2021-09-0…
September 5, 2021
The Guardian • Christopher Knaus • September 5, 2021 • theguardian.com
Escape from Kabul: how an Australia-linked group is working in the shadows to get people out
The 21st Kabul Lancers has worked unofficially to organise safe routes out for Australia-trained soldiers, interpreters and journalists
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Christopher Knaus@knausc
This is the inside story of the 21st Kabul Lancers, an unofficial group of Aus/Afghan military figures which formed as the Taliban advanced towards Kabul. Working independently of govt, it has helped high value targets who worked with Oz escape the Taliban theguardian.com/world/2021/sep…
September 5, 2021
The Atlantic • Anne Applebaum • August 31, 2021 • theatlantic.com
The New Puritans
Social codes are changing, in many ways for the better. But for those whose behavior doesn’t adapt fast enough to the new norms, judgment can be swift—and merciless.
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Dennis Atkins@dwabriz
This could be the most interesting & profound piece of journalism you read this month. Top shelf from the incomperable Anne Applebaum. A story of our times. Enjoy & learn. Every word a genuine gem. theatlantic.com/magazine/archi…
September 5, 2021
ABC News • September 5, 2021 • abc.net.au
I was five months pregnant when my mum was murdered. In my grief, I had to fight for paid parental leave
After my mum was murdered, I had to fight to access paid parental leave. This week, after years of advocacy, the law was finally changed so other domestic violence victims don't have to go through what I did, writes Amani Haydar.
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The Sydney Morning Herald • Zoe Samios • September 5, 2021 • smh.com.au
Murdoch’s Fox News demands external inquiry into ABC program
Rupert Murdoch’s Fox News has formalised a complaint about two Four Corners episodes.
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news.com.au • Samantha Maiden • September 5, 2021 • news.com.au
Three kids in ICU in NSW
A baby and a child aged under 10 who are both being treated for Covid have been placed on ventilators to breathe in a Sydney intensive care unit as the number of Covid infected children climbs to 2000.
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Samantha Maiden@samanthamaiden
The tragic reality that there are now three children in ICU with COVID has prompted health workers to urge NSW to provide information in daily updates on number of children infected, how many are in hospital or ICU and how many children are on ventilators twitter.com/samanthamaiden…
September 5, 2021
The Guardian • Adam Morton • September 5, 2021 • theguardian.com
Australia warned climate crisis will ‘wreak havoc’ on economy if coal isn’t phased out
Senior UN official says it is in Australia’s interest to make the transition to renewables as investors increasingly abandon fossil fuels
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ABC News • Gareth Hutchens • September 5, 2021 • abc.net.au
This measurement is more than 2,200 years old, and its accuracy is remarkable
How did Greek librarian Eratosthenes accurately measure the circumference of Earth using a stick, a shadow, and a walk?
ABC News • Jake Lapham • September 5, 2021 • abc.net.au
NSW Police continue search for 3yo after seizing white ute in investigation
As the search for Anthony 'AJ' Elfalak continues in the NSW Hunter region, police confirm they have seized a white ute as part of their investigations.
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The Guardian • Katharine Murphy • September 4, 2021 • theguardian.com
Political posturing has turned Australia’s Covid plan into an idiotic parable of the premiers
In the parable of good and bad premiers, lockdowns must end as soon as we hit 70% vaccination because the Doherty modelling says so. That’s bollocks
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The Sydney Morning Herald • Bevan Shields • September 5, 2021 • smh.com.au
Isaac was singing nursery rhymes when the blast hit
In a shaded museum garden, a child’s swing memorial has been unveiled in the memory of the Australian toddler who lost his life in the Beirut blast.
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Bevan Shields@BevanShields
It was an honour to attend the unveiling of a memorial for Isaac Oehlers in Beirut.
@sas_yvonne and Craig are remarkable people. Thanks also to @SafirAustralia and the Australian embassy team smh.com.au/world/middle-e…
September 5, 2021
The Age • Neil McMahon • September 5, 2021 • theage.com.au
Five welcome voices guiding Victorians through COVID
“I didn’t really have any public profile. To go from zero to 100 in just a couple of months was a bit of shock.”
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The Sydney Morning Herald • Caitlin Fitzsimmons • September 5, 2021 • smh.com.au
‘This will lift spirits’: Dawn Fraser Baths to reopen
Dawn Fraser Baths in Balmain will welcome swimmers for the first time in two years after Health Minister Brad Hazzard gave the green light for the newly renovated harbour pool to reopen during lockdown.
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The Spectator Australia • September 4, 2021 • spectator.com.au
JobKeeper – far worse than Pink Batts and School Halls
When the dust on Covid finally settles, we will look back at this period and wonder how the federal and state governments got so many things so wrong. Right up there will be the unproven and…
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Amy Remeikis@AmyRemeikis
Judith Sloan thinks JobKeeper is the most ‘irresponsible and reckless spending program ever undertaken by a government’. Judith. Sloan.
spectator.com.au/2021/09/jobkee…
September 5, 2021
nine • 60 Minutes • September 2, 2021 • 9now.nine.com.au
The companies pocketing billions from JobKeeper
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The Guardian • Guardian staff reporter • September 5, 2021 • theguardian.com
‘You’re not made to feel like a beggar’: the local heroes helping the hungry
With lockdowns leaving thousands unable to access food and other essentials, citizens and community groups are stepping up
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Jihad Dib MP@jihaddibmp
A feel good story highlighting the spirit of people who help others. With little Gov funding, their big hearts, shine. Thank you to everyone who donates, volunteers or supports any community group making a difference. Glad to see @addi_road get a shoutout. theguardian.com/australia-news…
September 5, 2021
The Guardian • Paul Daley • September 5, 2021 • theguardian.com
‘Loving ourselves is an act of defiance’: tender and heartbreaking letters to fathers and sons
The historical oppression of Indigenous men has shaped perceptions of First Nations masculinity. A lovingly curated book of letters challenges stereotypes
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The Guardian • Guardian staff reporter • September 5, 2021 • theguardian.com
Vaccine queues and lockdown videos: how one little NSW town is dealing with Covid
Gilgandra took the vaccination message seriously when six cases were identified – first-dose rates are up from 22% to above 70% in a month
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