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The Guardian • Christopher Knaus • May 21, 2023 • theguardian.com
NSW police footage shows officers used two sets of handcuffs on 81-year-old woman with dementia
Exclusive: footage from body-worn camera shows police restraining confused dementia patient Rachel Grahame in 2020
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The Sydney Morning Herald • Stuart Littlemore, David Salter • May 21, 2023 • smh.com.au
Did the ABC throw Stan Grant under the bus? It’s a matter of opinion
Misguided thinking and poor leadership have led the ABC to catastrophically undermine its own journalistic authority and independence.
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Mike Carlton@MikeCarlton01
What’s wrong with the ABC. By two old friends and colleagues of mine. I agree with every word.
smh.com.au/national/did-t…
May 22, 2023
Michael West • Suzanne Arnold • May 20, 2023 • michaelwest.com.au
Scientist defects as CSIRO is co-opted in controversial deep sea mining venture
A defecting CSIRO scientist labelled the agency an "extravagant consulting company" due to its work on a controversial deep sea mining project
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The Guardian • Amanda Meade • May 21, 2023 • theguardian.com
ABC boss apologises to Stan Grant after host left Q+A over racist abuse
In an email to staff, David Anderson takes aim at commercial media for ‘sustained and vitriolic’ anti-ABC reporting
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news.com.au • May 17, 2023 • news.com.au
‘I was a victim of stealthing and didn’t know I’d been raped’
Warning: Distressing
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Tracey Spicer AM GAICD@TraceySpicer
Content warning: Discussion of sexual assault.
This is an incredibly powerful piece about 'stealthing', rape, and popular culture.
@GingerGorman is a brilliant writer and dear friend. It takes courage to write an article like this.
Thank you, Ginger.
news.com.au/lifestyle/real…
May 21, 2023
ABC News • Samantha Dick, Jolene Laverty • May 19, 2023 • abc.net.au
Bowen says Beetaloo emissions offsets will be found outside Northern Territory
The federal Climate Change Minister indicates other states and territories may be called upon to help the government meet Recommendation 9.8 of the NT's Pepper Inquiry, ensuring no net increase in carbon emissions.
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Ketan Joshi@KetanJ0
It's important to really dwell deeply on the sheer absurdity of what's being talked about here
An avoidable project releases methane and carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Somehow, that is undone because someone in another state promises to release less
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May 20, 2023
The Sydney Morning Herald • David Crowe • May 20, 2023 • smh.com.au
‘You can’t simply wish things to happen’: PM’s message for progressives
On the eve of the anniversary of his election triumph, Anthony Albanese is unapologetically pragmatic.
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David Crowe@CroweDM
One year on, Albanese cements his hold on the centre. And he has a plan to build on that by 2025.
Interview with the PM:
smh.com.au/politics/feder…
May 20, 2023
ABC News • May 21, 2023 • abc.net.au
ABC's managing director apologises to Stan Grant after Q+A host steps away from role
ABC managing director David Anderson apologises to Stan Grant and commits to a review into the ABC's response to racism affecting staff.
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The Age • Nick Bonyhady • May 21, 2023 • smh.com.au
‘I am dismayed’: ABC boss apologises to Stan Grant
The ABC will hold a review of how it tackles racism directed at its staff, while Indigenous broadcaster NITV announced it was abandoning Twitter because of abuse.
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ABC News • Daniel Keane • May 21, 2023 • abc.net.au
'Head would be cut off' remark by SA opposition leader labelled 'disgraceful' and 'not appropriate'
The SA Greens and Human Rights Watch condemn a remark defending SA's controversial protest penalties by opposition leader David Speirs, who said that in some countries "your head would be cut off" for taking to the streets.
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Sophie McNeill@Sophiemcneill
'Protest penalties defended by SA opposition leader on basis 'your head would be cut off' in some countries'
Disgraceful comments by David Speirs
Peaceful protest is not something we should feel grateful for — it is a basic human right! #ProtectProtest
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May 21, 2023
The Age • Miki Perkins • May 21, 2023 • smh.com.au
Two in the bush: The quest to save Australia’s wildlife
Tanya Plibersek came into office promising no new extinctions. This small brown bird, native to a tiny island, could be the canary in her coalmine.
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Miki Perkins@perkinsmiki
Here’s something special I’ve been working on. Australia, its nature crisis and how it relates to a little brown bird. Have a read and share!
Two in the bush: The quest to save Australia’s wildlife theage.com.au/environment/co…
May 21, 2023
The Guardian • Cait Kelly • May 21, 2023 • theguardian.com
The Australian drag performers and ‘rainbow angels’ fighting back against far-right vitriol
As queer artists increasingly become political targets, volunteers wielding large wings are swooping in to their defence
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Australian Financial Review • Sam Buckingham-Jones • May 21, 2023 • afr.com
ABC chief apologises to Stan Grant, orders racism review
Managing director David Anderson says there has been ‘sustained and vitriolic’ coverage of the public broadcaster in recent weeks.
The New York Times • Motoko Rich, Lisa Friedman, Jim Tankersley • May 20, 2023 • nytimes.com
Behind the Scenes, G7 Nations Wrangle Over Ambitious Climate Commitments
The U.S. finds itself caught between defending President Biden’s climate change agenda and aiding allies intent on increasing their access to fossil fuels.
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Drive • James Ward • May 21, 2023 • drive.com.au
Five-minute recharge: China's Nio rolling out new electric-car battery swap stations in Europe and UK
Is this the future of electric-car charging? Chinese car maker Nio is set to roll out new battery-swap stations.
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Australian Financial Review • James Eyers • May 21, 2023 • afr.com
Buy now, pay later to be regulated as credit
Buy now, pay later will be regulated under credit laws, but under a middle option backed by CBA and Zip, requiring “scalable” responsible lending checks.
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ABC News • Erwin Renaldi, Jarrod Fankhauser, Steven Viney • May 21, 2023 • abc.net.au
'Everything beautiful happens by mistake': How tea became the most popular drink in the world
This is the story behind the drink that started wars and shaped the modern world.
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The Age • Colin Kruger • May 21, 2023 • smh.com.au
PwC’s UK, US operations caught up in tax scandal investigation
The accounting firm has confirmed they will co-operate with an international investigation of the tax scandal engulfing the firm in Australia.
The Sydney Morning Herald • Eryk Bagshaw, Matthew Knott, Farrah Tomazin • May 21, 2023 • smh.com.au
Albanese ‘to travel to China’ but opposition warns trade sanctions should be lifted first
In a new sign of thawing tensions, the PM says he will push ahead with a trip to Beijing, but the Coalition is demanding “absolute clarity” on the removal of trade barriers.
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Australian Financial Review • Tom McIlroy • May 21, 2023 • afr.com
Strong support for Dutton’s sport betting ad ban
A new poll shows moves to curb live odds during football and other sports is popular with voters, but a push for nuclear power has not resonated.
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