“What kind of nation do we want to be? One where journalists are silenced by outdated laws? Or one where the truth, even when inconvenient, is allowed to breathe?”
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"It is undemocratic for any government to interfere with the media, let alone punish professionals for giving voice to all sides of the story."
“Our small newsrooms struggle to compete with global platforms that are reshaping the media landscape. We must not allow AI to weaken media freedom, independence, or diversity in our region.“
The warming has led to an increase in the frequency of extreme heat events [in southern Australia] … In contrast, northern Australia has been wetter than average over the last 30 years.
"The public deserves to know if there are any debt obligations, resource access clauses, or strategic commitments involved."
"There is a moral responsibility by each global leader to think from the global perspective instead of from their own national-interest perspective."
Australian Broadcasting Commission’s TV presenter Joe O’Brien couldn't keep the smile off his face. He went off-script several times: “Wow!” “So cool to bring you this news” “I’ve got goosebumps.”
"This bill fails to uphold the promises made in the Treaty and disregards the voices of Māori."
"The council sees this legal action as an assault on press freedom and an attempt to undermine the accountability that is vital to democracy."
"Bilbies are one of Australia’s most popular native marsupial species, but sadly also one of its most threatened, so those that look after bilbies are very important."