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Australian Politics
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Federal Politics 18 Mar 2010
Is Abbott Really Catching Up?
by Ben Eltham
The media has turned from talk of Rudd's honeymoon to Abbott's — and they're wrong. The polls show just how tough it will be for Abbott to win an election, writes Ben Eltham
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Immigration 18 Mar 2010
Would You Trust Them With Your Life?
by Rimi Khan
With notes that she took during an interview between an immigration official and an asylum seeker in 2002, Rimi Khan exposes our Immigration Department as unqualified to be making life and death decisions
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Sa Politics 18 Mar 2010
Rann Very Close To The Edge
by Luke Walladge
If you think Labor should hold on in South Australia on Saturday, you could be in for a rude shock. SA's odd electoral system and the effect of one rolled-up magazine mean it's neck and neck, writes Luke Walladge
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Defence 16 Mar 2010
Our Arms Budget Has No Legs
by Ben Eltham
Forget cliches about welfare profligacy, when it comes to overspending and bureaucratic bungling, the Defence Department has no rivals, writes Ben Eltham
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Tasmanian Politics 15 Mar 2010
Tassie Parliament Ready For Hanging
by Kevin Bonham
As this Saturday's Tasmanian election approaches, the chance of its producing an outright winner has faded. Kevin Bonham explains why
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Federal Politics 12 Mar 2010
Ah, 2003, The Good Old Days
by Jack Campbell
He might be a lot more experienced than Latham was, but after a shocking week for the Coalition, Abbott just needs to punch a cabbie to seal the comparison, writes Jack Campbell
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Federal Politics 11 Mar 2010
Tony The Flip Flopper
by Jeff Sparrow
Quad bike adventures, triathlons, family barbecues at home: Abbott's been getting a great run in the media. So why aren't they asking any hard questions about his political inconsistency?
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South Australia 11 Mar 2010
Still No Cigar Likely For The Libs In S.A.
by Clem Macintyre
The Libs are looking stronger as South Australia heads to the polls, but it probably won't be enough to get them into power, writes Clem Macintyre
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Business & Consumerism
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Rugby League 12 Mar 2010
Why Melbourne Can't Make Money
by Jason Wilson
They have the most successful rugby league team of the decade — so why is the Melbourne league franchise losing money? Jason Wilson tells a story of missed opportunities
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Food 11 Mar 2010
Diet French Fries And A Slimmer's Cheesecake, Please
by Belinda Thomson
How did Weight Watchers and McDonald's get so friendly? The lines between food marketing and nutritional information are becoming increasingly blurred, writes Belinda Thomson
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Toyota 9 Mar 2010
Now THAT Is A Smart Car
by Glen Fuller
Cars that drive themselves? The Toyota recall has revealed drivers to be highly anxious about the future direction of automobile technology, writes Glen Fuller
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Poverty Eradication 8 Mar 2010
Off To Meet The Wizard
by Mark Swivel
As Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus visits this country, Mark Swivel tells the story of what it's like to shake hands with a walking financial phenomenon
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Animal Rights 23 Feb 2010
Animal Rights Enters The Mainstream
by Nick Pendergrast
After decades of animal welfare campaigns and very little real change, the movement to end animal use completely is gathering speed, writes Nick Pendergrast
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Financial Reform 17 Feb 2010
A Bankster's Paradise
by Troy Henderson
More than a year since the GFC hit, crucial reforms designed to prevent it recurring have stalled in the US. Troy Henderson explains why
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Green Economy 8 Feb 2010
Another Rudd Green Plan Bites The Dust?
by Nick Perry
The Green Loans initiative looked good: it would reduce our emissions and build a whole new industry but six months later and it's in danger of total collapse, writes Nick Perry
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Investment 18 Jan 2010
Sorry, We're Sending Your Money To The Arms Dealers
by Nicholas Taylor
This week over a million Australians lost the choice to prevent their super being invested in things like cluster bombs and cigarettes, writes Nicholas Taylor
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Civil Society
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Education 18 Mar 2010
This Policy Will Need Special Consideration To Pass, Kevin
by Nick Irving and Rashmi Kumar
Deregulation, mission-based compacts and yes, a website, are the stuff of Rudd's education revolution but he's not planning to inject much-needed funds into higher education
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Transport 11 Mar 2010
Getting Two Wheels On The Road
by Anais Moutot
Paris has managed to get bike infrastructure right and Melbourne is on the way. Why is it taking Sydney so long to adopt cycle-friendly initiatives, asks Anais Moutot
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Homophobia 10 Mar 2010
If He Could Turn Back Time
by James West
Tony Abbott might feel threatened by gay people, but even if he wanted to roll back progress on gay rights, it's unlikely he could do so, writes James West
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Higher Education 3 Mar 2010
All Aboard The Education Revolution
by Nick Irving and Rashmi Kumar
Why are Australian unis turning bachelor's degrees into post-grad ones? Effectively, local students are being asked to make up budget shortfalls, write Nick Irving and Rashmi Kumar
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Law And Order 3 Mar 2010
NSW: The Prison State
by Paul Farrell
Forget Underbelly. When it comes to being tough on crime, Sydney beats Melbourne hands down
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Law And Order 3 Mar 2010
Should Policy Makers Listen To The Experts Or To The Public?
by Jonathan Jackson and Murray Lee
In NSW, the gap between public perceptions of crime and punishment and the evidence is producing poor policies and poor outcomes, write Murray Lee and Jonathan Jackson
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Homophobic Violence 2 Mar 2010
So Gay Is The New Black, Right?
by James Arvanitakis
Everyone loves Mardi Gras. But away from the bright lights and sparkly outfits, homophobic violence is still a real problem in Sydney, writes James Arvanitakis
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Education 1 Mar 2010
So Many Dates, So Little Time
by Annabel Astbury
Forget about kids not learning enough history — today's draft national curriculum looks like it's trying to cover so much that it won't be workable, writes history teacher Annabel Astbury
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Editorial
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Editorial 19 Feb 2010
And There's 100 More Where They Came From
by Ben Pobjie
When Ben Pobjie asked whether he could write a self-indulgent piece celebrating his 100th column for newmatilda.com we said: why not?
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Local Produce 22 Dec 2009
What's On The Menu For Summer?
by Catriona Menzies-Pike
newmatilda.com will be delivering fresh cultural commentary direct to your Internets all summer. Here's a taste of what's in store
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Editorial 22 Dec 2009
We Told You So
by Marni Cordell
In a huge year for new media, NM continued to grow fast by focusing on the issues that matter. As we begin our special Summer Series, it's time for a quick look back at how we did ...
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Countdown To Copenhagen 28 Oct 2009
The Countdown To Copenhagen Begins
by Newmatilda.com
With less than six weeks until the COP15 summit, our 'Countdown to Copenhagen' series will guide you through the scientific detail, the apocalyptic imagery and the brinkmanship
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Editorial 27 Aug 2009
We're Five: Bring On The Media Apocalypse!
by Marni Cordell
It's our 5th birthday, and before we get messy, we'd like to have a quick word with you about that thing that lots of people are calling 'the death of quality journalism'...
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Editorial 7 Jul 2009
This Debate Needs To Take A Look In The Mirror
by Newmatilda.com
The Israel/Palestine issue is muddied by hate-filled comments online and partisan pressure behind the scenes. Now those responsible need to ask themselves if their tactics are really helping anything
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Editorial 16 Feb 2009
How Should The Fires Be Reported?
by Marni Cordell
The Victorian bushfires have raised important questions about the role of the media during tragedy. How should the media behave, and where does newmatilda.com fit in?
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Editorial 22 Dec 2008
Australia, (Not The Film) The Culture
by Catriona Menzies-Pike
What is the state of the cultural nation? We asked leading practitioners of the arts to answer this question and more in newmatilda.com's Summer series
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Global Footprint
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Pollution 19 Mar 2010
Will Garrett Push The Button?
by Cam Mackellar
Dive businesses are thrilled that the NSW Government plans to scuttle a frigate off Avoca Beach, but local residents like Cam MacKellar aren't happy. The final go-ahead is in Peter Garrett's hands
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Environment Movement 22 Feb 2010
Without Trees There Would Be No Forest
by Concerned Members Of The Wilderness Society
Members of the Wilderness Society explain why they went public about the organisation's internal dispute
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Environment Movement 18 Feb 2010
When Greenies Can't See The Forest For The Trees
by Heidi Douglas
Environmentalists in the Wilderness Society are at war with themselves at a time when they should be sharpening their focus on the great task ahead, writes Heidi Douglas
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Population Policy 11 Feb 2010
Right Room, Wrong Elephant
by James Arvanitakis
The real 'elephant in the room' is not population growth. Rather, Australia needs to solve its sustainability problems whatever size population we have, writes James Arvanitakis
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Cuba 4 Feb 2010
Cuba: A Red And Green Utopia?
by Aron Paul
Whether the lights will shine brightly over Havana again is not only a political question, but an environmental one, writes Aron Paul
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Climate Change 4 Feb 2010
Where To Now For The Climate Movement?
by Jonathan Hiskes
Post-Copenhagen, as climate groups in the US regroup, some are arguing it's time for a new set of priorities and strategies, writes Jonathan Hiskes
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Transport 22 Jan 2010
Has Anyone Told The Transport Planners About Climate Change?
by Elliot Fishman
More Melbournians are riding to work now than ever before. It's not just individuals who need to change their transport habits, writes Elliot Fishman
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Carbon Trading 22 Jan 2010
How Carbon Offsets Will Change The World As We Know It
by Mark Schapiro
There is a vexing question inherent in turning trees into carbon credits, writes Mark Schapiro. What happens to the people who live in the forests?
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International Affairs
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Nuclear Weapons 17 Mar 2010
Disarmament Is A DOING Word
by Tim Wright
Obama talked a good game on abolishing nuclear weapons, but now we need to see meaningful steps towards ending the dangerous US nuclear habit, argues Tim Wright
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Australia-indonesia Relations 10 Mar 2010
Don't Mention The War
by Angela Dewan
They made very positive noises at their press conference today, but in closed-door talks, Rudd and Yudhoyono will be treading carefully around some tricky issues in their mutual future, writes Angela Dewan
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Afghan War 9 Mar 2010
Way To Go, NATO
by Jacinda Woodhead
Western soldiers seem a lot better at killing Afghan hearts and minds than they are at winning them. Locals won't be forgetting — or forgiving — these recent operations anytime soon, writes Jacinda Woodhead
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Interview 2 Mar 2010
Violence Is A Means And An End
by Antony Loewenstein
Leading US journalist Mark Danner calls a spade a spade and examines the political value of violence in this exclusive interview with Antony Loewenstein
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Canada 2 Mar 2010
Who's Afraid Of The Queen's Head Honcho?
by Liam McHugh-Russell
Recent constitutional hiccups in Canada raise questions about the role of the Governor General which Australians must also consider, writes Liam McHugh-Russell
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Israel/palestine 26 Feb 2010
Has Israel Finally Gone Too Far?
by Mustafa Qadri
It's not the first time foreign passports have been used by Israeli assassins but the Dubai murder may push the limits of international goodwill, writes Mustafa Qadri
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Israel/palestine 25 Feb 2010
Passport Fraud 'Not The Act Of A Friend'
by Mark Steven
Stephen Smith has called in the Israeli ambassador to discuss passport fraud in the wake of Mahmoud al-Mabhouh's murder. Why has this Hamas death so rankled world leaders, asks Mark Steven
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East Timor 24 Feb 2010
Are We Really East Timor's Heroes?
by Clinton Fernandes
Why do Australians cling to the belief that we have protected East Timor? Clinton Fernandes examines the first Australian intervention in what was then Portuguese Timor
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Media and Culture
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Tourism 19 Mar 2010
Straight Outta The Tour Bus
by Mark Chou
"Poorism" is on the rise, offering tourists tickets to see violence and squalor up close, writes Mark Chou
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Celebrity Scandals 17 Mar 2010
Only Some Bygones Are Bygones
by Mel Campbell
Brace yourselves: Matty Johns returns to the small screen next week. Why is it that only some celebs graduate from reputation rehab, wonders Mel Campbell
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Sbs 16 Mar 2010
Not Happy At The Network
by David Ingram
The controversial direction taken by SBS has been met with serious staff dissatisfaction, according to an internal survey that management would rather you didn't read, writes David Ingram
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Culture 16 Mar 2010
Flea Market Ethics
by Ann Deslandes
Vintage is more popular than ever. Ann Deslandes takes a break from cake-baking and op-shopping to consider the politics of vintage aesthetics and the reclamation of 50s femininity
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Therapy For News Junkies 15 Mar 2010
Why Is Offshore Detention Popular?
by Zoe Krupka
It's not just politicians who like keeping problems out of sight — voters prefer to ignore difficult realities too, writes newmatilda.com's resident psychotherapist Zoe Krupka
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20 Questions 15 Mar 2010
Putting The Affairs Back Into Current Affairs
by Newmatilda.com
Sex sells, yes — and it also makes great journalism, just like fat people and foreigners who are probably terrorists. It's knowledge like this that makes Victoria Dynamite such a great reporter
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Media 12 Mar 2010
The ABC Of Climate Denial
by Ben Eltham
Maurice Newman's attack on the ABC's editorial standards shows he is unfit to remain chair of the national broadcaster, writes Ben Eltham
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20 Questions 8 Mar 2010
Draw Your Own Conclusions
by Newmatilda.com
Regular newmatilda.com cartoonist Fiona Katauskas put down her pencils long enough to take the 20 Questions Challenge
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Podcasts
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Federal Politics 1 Mar 2010
Will 'Sorry' Work?
by Ben Eltham
Will Garrett's demotion and Rudd's mea culpa stem the damage from the home insulation scandal? Ben Eltham is not so sure
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The Media Ate My Brain 28 Aug 2009
Are Suri Cruise's Spews News?
by Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith
In this week's podcast, Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith wonder how interesting the daily life of a toddler can really be to the readers of Melbourne's Herald Sun
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The Media Ate My Brain 13 Aug 2009
Sam The Koala Can Get Stuffed
by Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith
News that everyone's favourite Clap-afflicted marsupial will be kept alongside Phar Lap at the Melbourne Museum was almost too much for our resident podcasters
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The Media Ate My Brain 3 Aug 2009
This One Goes Out To You, Kyle
by Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith
As Kyle Sandilands reveals he's unable to perform his duties as the nation's biggest nob for at least another week, Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith ask: who's really to blame for the 'incident'?
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Satire
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Satire 19 Mar 2010
Peter Costello: Up Close And Very Personal
by Tim Roberts
Whose strings Tim Roberts had to pull to get hold of this transcript, we'll never know. What we do know is that it will change the way you think about Australian politics
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Satire 17 Mar 2010
Hell Is An Atheist Convention
by Ben Pobjie
When Ben Pobjie saw what atheists do when they get together in a consensual environment, he was shocked. What's so great about eternal damnation?
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Satire 12 Mar 2010
Waiting To Exhale
by Tim Roberts
Things got a little loose at a recent Coalition meeting. Tim Roberts saw the good times and then watched it all come crashing down to Earth
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Satire 10 Mar 2010
Women: Is There Anywhere They Aren't?
by Ben Pobjie
Louis Nowra isn't the only chap who knows a thing or two about women. This week, Ben Pobjie got his vajazzle on to celebrate International Women's Day
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Satire 5 Mar 2010
Texting The Void
by Tim Roberts
Tony Abbott made it back from the outback alive, thank the stars. But what really happened out there? It took surveillance footage, an army of lip-readers and Tim Roberts to uncover the truth
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Satire 3 Mar 2010
The Purple Cravat View Of History
by Ben Pobjie
Christopher Pyne is right: black armbands are just not stylish enough to serve as a decent view of Australian History in our new national curriculum, writes Ben Pobjie
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Satire 25 Feb 2010
What The Truckie Told Kevin
by Tim Roberts
Strange things happen behind closed doors. We don't know what Tim Roberts had to do to get hold of this material but we owe it to you, readers, to share it. You read it here first
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Satire 24 Feb 2010
Beware Of The Shonky Operator
by Ben Pobjie
Don't know a pink batt from a flying fox? Ben Pobjie can tell you everything you need to know about insulation and why Peter Garrett is responsible for anything that goes wrong with it
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Lindsay Foyle has worked at The Bulletin and The Australian. He is currently working as a freelance cartoonist while writing a book on the history of Australian cartooning.
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