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The Guardian • Nick Evershed • February 23, 2022 • theguardian.com
Australian Bureau of Statistics report on Covid deaths misrepresented by rightwing media
Analysis: Commentators and news websites have spread incorrect information on Covid deaths in Australia, feeding conspiracy theories
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The Sydney Morning Herald • Alexandra Smith • February 23, 2022 • smh.com.au
‘I wouldn’t have answered’: Transport Minister went to bed as rail fiasco unfolded
David Elliott was adamant he had no obligation to stay awake as public servants made a monumental decision over whether to flick the switch on Sydney’s train system.
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Tom Rabe@Rabe9
11.10pm: Transport Minister posts to Facebook about police, Mardi Gras, and the Catholic Church
…bedtime?
1.50am: Transport issue statement saying it was “clear at midnight” no trains could run
smh.com.au/politics/nsw/i… @AlexSmithSMH
February 23, 2022
The Guardian • Paul Karp, Josh Butler • February 23, 2022 • theguardian.com
NSW police investigating complaint of alleged intimidation of MP by anti-vaccine mandate activist
Liberal Fiona Martin labelled a ‘coward’ and a ‘rat from a sinking ship’ by self-styled ‘independent journalist’
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The Guardian • Royce Kurmelovs • February 23, 2022 • theguardian.com
Australia spending billions on new gas pipelines that may end up worthless stranded assets
Australia’s building boom comes amid $485.8bn in pipeline construction activity globally
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The Guardian • Daniel Hurst • February 23, 2022 • theguardian.com
Who said it? Australia’s political war of words over China – quiz
Match each diplomatic, inflammatory or amusing quote to the politician from which it emerged
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The Sydney Morning Herald • Michaela Whitbourn • February 23, 2022 • smh.com.au
Roberts-Smith asked private investigator to take blame for ‘threatening’ letters, court told
War veteran Ben Roberts-Smith asked a private investigator to lie and take the blame for allegedly threatening letters to a former comrade, the Federal Court has heard.
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The Guardian • Katharine Murphy, Adam Morton, Peter Hannam • February 23, 2022 • theguardian.com
AGL open to higher takeover bid but says Cannon-Brookes plan to close coal by 2030 is unrealistic
Chief operating officer says consortium needs to offer at least 30% premium on share price and ‘engage once more or two times more’
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Australian Financial Review • Kerry Schott • February 22, 2022 • afr.com
Why Scott Morrison is wrong on AGL
There is no reasonable case on power price and supply grounds for any veto of the Brookfield/Grok Ventures takeover bid by the Morrison government.
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Steven Hamilton@SHamiltonian
This is a wonderfully clear explainer of the current state of Australia's energy market from former Energy Security Board Chair Kerry Schott.
afr.com/companies/ener…
February 22, 2022
The Guardian • Christopher Knaus • February 23, 2022 • theguardian.com
Australia formally warned it is acting ‘contrary’ to global anti-corruption alliance
Scott Morrison’s government told Australia’s membership of Open Government Partnership may be reviewed
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The Guardian • Luke Henriques-Gomes • February 23, 2022 • theguardian.com
Disability services company pocketed nearly $1m for barista course lacking basic equipment, inquiry hears
Witness tells royal commission she arrived at new job as barista trainer to find only a home coffee machine and bottle of long life milk
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ABC Radio • February 23, 2022 • abc.net.au
AUSTRALIA | S06 E1 - The legacy of our first decisions on climate change
In 1987, scientists gathered in Melbourne for a landmark conference where they discussed, for the first time, the effects climate change might have on Australia. In the decade after that, two decisions were made by federal governments - one Liberal, and one Labor - which have shaped the climate debate in this country ever since. Australia, If You’re Listening will look at why Australia’s found it so hard to tackle climate change since then, and what that means for the future. Guests: Dr Graeme Pearman - Former Chief of Atmospheric Research, CSIRO Graham Richardson - former Federal Environmen…
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Matt Bevan@MatthewBevan
This is the first report about climate change in an Australian newspaper - from 1912.
Since October I've been looking into how Australia has dealt with the issue since then, and what will happen next.
Australia, If You're Listening Episode 1 is out now. abc.net.au/radio/programs…
February 23, 2022
The Sydney Morning Herald • Peter FitzSimons • February 23, 2022 • smh.com.au
Confected outrage over trans people in sport is headed for implosion
Transgender sport can be a minefield. Join me for a walk ...
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Emma Dawson@DawsonEJ
Outstanding column from @Peter_Fitz posing an excellent question: "Can you point to a sport in Australia that is calling for this legislation? No? Well, if there is not a problem, why are they doing it?" #auspol
smh.com.au/sport/confecte…
February 23, 2022
The Guardian • Michael McGowan, Tamsin Rose • February 23, 2022 • theguardian.com
Labor reveals text message saying NSW transport minister was ‘briefed’ on rail shutdown
David Elliott says he went to bed before a decision was made to cancel all Sydney train services, as government withdraws Fair Work case
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Michael McGowan@mmcgowan
New South Wales transport minister David Elliott went to bed while his department was grappling with whether to shut down Sydney’s rail network on Sunday night, w @tamsinroses theguardian.com/australia-news…
February 22, 2022
The New Daily • James Robertson • February 22, 2022 • thenewdaily.com.au
Tim Wilson denies letterbox plea shows he's vulnerable to teal challenge
'Teal' candidates such as Zoe Daniel have the Liberal Party directing resources and energy to what were previously considered blue-ribbon Liberal seats.
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The Guardian • Guardian staff reporter • February 23, 2022 • theguardian.com
All Australians should mourn the death of Neil Balnaves – and applaud a generous life | Rachel Healy
The arts philanthropist dedicated his life and money to making the arts accessible to all Australians
The Guardian • Peter Hannam • February 23, 2022 • theguardian.com
Australian wages rise at fastest pace in more than three years in December quarter
ABS says wage pressure continues to rise for jobs with specialist skills, while union leaders signal increased industrial action to ensure wages keep up with inflation
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The Guardian • Christopher Knaus • February 23, 2022 • theguardian.com
Coalition announces new $19m Beetaloo Basin gas support after previous grants ruled invalid
Decision to give grants to Liberal-linked Empire Energy for NT exploration prompts anger among environment and Indigenous groups
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ABC News • Joanna Menagh • February 23, 2022 • abc.net.au
Former WA treasurer Troy Buswell admits to repeatedly kicking ex-wife as she lay on ground
In a surprise twist halfway through his trial, former WA Liberal treasurer Troy Buswell pleads guilty to three charges of assaulting his ex-wife Melissa Hankinson, including repeatedly kicking her as she lay on the ground.
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The Sydney Morning Herald • Jenna Price • February 23, 2022 • smh.com.au
Shifting preferences: Why women voters may swing the election
All political parties should be mindful that women are on the move, especially at the polling booth.
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The Guardian • Ben Doherty • February 23, 2022 • theguardian.com
Suffer in silence, or risk speaking up? Exploited migrant workers face perverse dilemma
Migrants in Australia say they can lose their visas if they report an employer – and a government bill that is meant to protect them won’t help
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