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ABC News • Ciara Jones • January 31, 2023 • abc.net.au
'Shut this story down': Government released Robodebt victims' personal details to deter them from speaking out
Rachelle Miller told the commission that in response to growing criticism the government adopted a counter-narrative strategy in the "more friendly media" such as the tabloids.
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The Guardian • Luke Henriques-Gomes • January 31, 2023 • theguardian.com
Alan Tudge’s adviser placed stories in ‘friendly media’ to ‘shut down’ robodebt scandal, royal commission told
Rachelle Miller tells inquiry the then human services minister was ‘very firm’ a media storm over the Centrelink debt recovery scheme needed to be shut down
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The Guardian • Graham Readfearn • January 31, 2023 • theguardian.com
Will Steffen, ‘courageous’ climate scientist, dies in Canberra aged 75
Steffen remembered as a ‘truly leading thinker’ and someone who influenced scientific agenda and governments worldwide
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The Sydney Morning Herald • Lucy Cormack, Tom Rabe • January 31, 2023 • smh.com.au
ClubsNSW boss accuses Perrottet of being motivated by ‘Catholic gut’ in poker machine crusade
The comments by Josh Landis risk deepening the dispute between ClubsNSW and the NSW premier ahead of the March election.
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ABC News • Joseph Dunstan, Lauren Day • January 31, 2023 • abc.net.au
Veronica's final hours were cruel and 'degrading'. But with her family, she was wrapped in love
The harrowing calls for help made by Veronica Nelson as she was dying in a Victorian prison cell have sent shock waves across the nation. As calls for urgent reforms mount, Veronica's family is still finding a path through grief.
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The Guardian • Christopher Knaus • January 31, 2023 • theguardian.com
Police seek court order to stop LGBTQ+ protesters marching outside George Pell’s funeral
Campaign group says police stance is baffling and they are not planning to disrupt the requiem mass being held at St Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney
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The Sydney Morning Herald • Jenna Price • January 31, 2023 • smh.com.au
Why we should defund private schools and examine their values
I once believed you should choose the right school for your own child. Instead, we should be fighting for a school system insisting on equity, not entrenching privilege.
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The Guardian • Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts • January 31, 2023 • theguardian.com
We have always had a voice, but we have never been listened to
The constitutional amendments that are being proposed give no genuine powers to First Nations people, just the opportunity to provide advice
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Nessa Turnbull-Roberts@TurnbullVanessa
We have always had a voice, but we have never been listened to.
Piece I wrote for the ⁦@guardian⁩ regarding the importance of transparency and detail.
There’s a strong reason why First Nations people are hesitant.
theguardian.com/commentisfree/…
January 31, 2023
The Guardian • Jane Lee, Ged Kearney, Gabrielle Jackson, Allison Chan, Ellen Leabeater, Camilla Hannan, Joe Koning, Molly Glassey • January 31, 2023 • theguardian.com
Medical misogyny and the government’s plan to tackle it
Jane Lee speaks to the assistant minister for health, Ged Kearney, and the Guardian’s associate news editor, Gabrielle Jackson, about why a council to tackle medical misogyny is needed. Plus: we hear from three women who have experienced it
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The Sydney Morning Herald • Laura Chung • January 31, 2023 • smh.com.au
‘Driving force’: Tributes flow for giant of Australian climate science
Professor Will Steffen has been remembered for his contribution to science, but also his kindness and optimism.
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The Guardian • Josh Butler • January 30, 2023 • theguardian.com
Voice to parliament: migrant and refugee groups reject ‘divisive’ no campaign proposal for constitutional recognition
Chair of body representing culturally diverse communities says Warren Mundine’s push for ‘symbolic’ recognition is a ‘red herring’
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The Guardian • Donna Lu • January 31, 2023 • theguardian.com
What is the radioactive capsule missing in WA used for and how dangerous is it?
As authorities scour the desert for the missing source, here’s what we know about how it works and what threat it poses to humans
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The Sydney Morning Herald • Alexandra Smith, Tom Rabe, Anthony Segaert, Lucy Cormack • January 31, 2023 • smh.com.au
ClubsNSW boss apologises to Perrottet after ‘Catholic gut’ comments
Independent MPs, senior cabinet ministers and religious groups have lambasted Josh Landis for criticising the NSW premier’s faith.
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The Canberra Times • Dan Jervis-Bardy • January 31, 2023 • canberratimes.com.au
'Brave climate warrior': Renowned scientist Will Steffen dies
Emeritus Professor Steffen's death prompted an outpouring of tributes from leading experts and former and serving politicians.
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The Guardian • Paul Karp • January 31, 2023 • theguardian.com
Only three of Australia’s 201 public hospitals are providing care in recommended time, AMA says
Damning report is part of doctors’ push for 50-50 federal and state funding ahead of national cabinet meeting
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The Guardian • Luke Henriques-Gomes • January 31, 2023 • theguardian.com
Former chief counsel did ‘nothing’ to address legal doubts over robodebt, royal commission hears
Annette Musolino told by commission she let the system run despite advice saying there was a fundamental problem with its legality
ABC News • Louise Milligan, Stephanie Zillman, Mary Fallon • January 31, 2023 • abc.net.au
Federal government writes to regulators investigating schools at centre of Four Corners program
Former students allege they were discouraged from getting the HPV vaccine, were given redacted textbooks, and there were persistent attempts to recruit pupils to Opus Dei.
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Four Corners@4corners
The federal government is considering appointing its own independent investigator over disturbing allegations against Opus Dei-affiliated private schools.
@Milliganreports @MaryFFallon
#4Corners
abc.net.au/news/2023-01-3…
January 31, 2023
Human Rights Watch • February 1, 2023 • hrw.org
Myanmar: 2 Years Since Coup, Worsening Repression
Myanmar’s junta, in the two years since the military coup, has expanded its use of deadly force and repressive measures to squelch all dissent, Human Rights Watch said today.
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ABC News • Charmayne Allison, Samantha Dick • January 31, 2023 • abc.net.au
Thousands attend 'tense' community meeting in Alice Springs to discuss potential class action over crime
A small business owner says government "negligence" is to blame for high rates of crime and violence in Alice Springs and argues rate-payers should be compensated, ahead of a decision expected tomorrow on emergency alcohol restrictions.
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ABC News • Tom Saunders • January 31, 2023 • abc.net.au
NSW sweats in unbearable humidity, warmest nights in years — and there's still more to come
Sydney's Sunday minimum of 24 degrees Celcius was the city's warmest night in three years, as the abundant moisture in the air is also fuelling thunderstorms.
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