Response to the latest Israeli/US slaughter in Gaza shows the world’s citizens looking into a moral precipice. How will they act? Will they ponder the principles of humanitarian law let alone ideals of a common humanity? Can there exist any citizens who support Israeli/US brutalities and the cowardly complicity of Western governments, including Australia’s? If Continue reading »
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A week into the job and I am deeply impressed by the strength and vigour of the community John has built around Pearls and Irritations. So many of you have sent very generous messages and I feel very welcome, and busy! I will write a short message every week, keeping readers informed on how we Continue reading »
Our recent research raises an important and challenging question: Are our well-intentioned management interventions like thinning in high conservation value forests truly serving nature, or are they inadvertently accelerating the degradation of these critical ecosystems? These interventions are part of what has been termed Active Management and they include thinning, post-disturbance salvage logging, prescribed burning, Continue reading »
Australia’s shift to wind, solar and battery storage has shielded households and businesses from much higher power bills than they would otherwise be paying, a new report has found, debunking Peter Dutton’s constantly repeated claim that renewables are to blame for rising electricity prices. The report, released by the Clean Energy Investor Group on Wednesday, Continue reading »
As both the actively enabled genocide against Palestinians in Gaza and the sanctioning of those who protest it continue, the associated psychological challenges likewise continue unabated. It is not only the international `rules-based’ order which is subverted (with all the political, legal, social, and economic dimensions that entails). When any pretence to a moral order Continue reading »
What does it take to build peace in Australia and the world today? This is a question that has occupied the minds of a group of peace practitioners and activists in the network “Raising Peace”. Concerned with a seemingly unstoppable acceptance of war and the downplaying of peace in public discourse, over the last few Continue reading »
Can any self-respecting journalist or political commentator inform me and many Australians as to why they continue to bolster the Australia/United States togetherness as though it is the same relationship of years past? The United States is not a friend – it is increasingly becoming a pariah state, joining its very best friend, Israel. Surely Continue reading »
I recently read Jerry Grey’s 8 March 2025 article and I was disappointed by the false and misleading statements made. I would like to participate in the exchange of ideas in a way that, I hope, will better inform your readers. Readers and subscribers of Pearls and Irritations trust that contributors are experienced analysts, but Continue reading »
For the first time, the government is consulting on a Land Use Framework for England. It’s an important step, but there’s a long way to go. By George Monbiot. This is my response to the government’s Land Use Consultation, sent on 23rd March 2025. The Consultation document can be read here, and its Analytical Annex […]
As deliberately-contaminated sewage sludge is spread on farmland, it feels as if humanity is on a suicide mission. By George Monbiot, published in the Guardian 21st March 2025 If humanity has an epitaph, it might read something like this: “Knackered by the things we missed.” It is true that several existential threats are widely known […]
When econometric and statistical textbooks present simple (and multiple) regression analysis for cross-sectional data, they often do it with regressions like “regress test score (y) on study hours (x)” and get the result y = constant + slope coefficient*x + error term. When speaking of increases or decreases in x in these interpretations, we have […]
In his latest dispatch, Chris York reports on overnight attacks on Kyiv, Trump's diplomacy and the latest drone and media manoeuvres
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'Pointing out the distortions, inaccuracies and outright lies is so easy that it’s almost a bore,' argues Russell Warfield
Κατά τη διάρκεια της πρώτης του θητείας στον Λευκό Οίκο ο Τραμπ απέρριπτε το Bitcoin ως απάτη. Από τότε έχει κάνει στροφή 180 μοιρών. Η αρχή έγινε κατά τη διάρκεια της εκστρατείας επανεκλογής του, την οποία στήριξαν φανατικοί θιασώτες των κρυπτονομισμάτων. Η μεταστροφή αυτή έφτασε τον απόγειό της όταν την 6η Μαρτίου, ως Πρόεδρος πια, υπέγραφε προεδρικό […]
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Trump is demanding social media handles for citizenship, green card, and visa applicants whether they're already in the U.S. or not.
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THE Summer Beach Hop on 15 and 16 March, showcasing classic cars and hot rods alongside live music and dancing, was a rip roaring success. Now in its sixth year, the retro event introduced three new activities on Saturday. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone...
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ORGANISERS of the Coffs Coast Ocean Swims on Sunday 6 April, are introducing an inclusive swimming option for all abilities. The 300m course will be adapted for children who need to have a break along the way. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us –...
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A MASS flood rescue readiness exercise across NSW last month, meant SES crews were trained and ready as Cyclone Alfred approached. “We were well prepared, but all the work we’ve done in recent months in educating the community to get themselves ready, made a huge difference”, Corindi-Woolgoolga SES Unit Commander Dona Powell told News of...
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THE City of Coffs Harbour is being proactive in improving public safety at local beaches by applying for funding for shark bite kits. Councillor Jonathan Cassell moved a motion at the 13 March Council meeting to direct the City to write to the NSW Agriculture Minister requesting funding and collaboration to install the kits at...
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