The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released the latest – Consumer Price Index, Australia – for the December-quarter 2024 today (January 29, 2025). The data showed that the inflation rate rose by just 0.2 points in the quarter and has fallen to 2.4 per cent on an annual basis (down from 2.8 per cent). The…
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As a constitutional crisis seems headed to the Supreme Court, documents show the chief justice declared that a president has no authority to block required spending.
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Challenging the narrative: Ali Abunimah of the Electronic Intifada was freed and deported by Switzerland, Abby Martin speaks of youth seeing world issues as they are not as mainstream media portray them. Saffrin Duggan will run the Canberra Marathon to raise funds for her husband and Humzah Yousaf takes on Michael Gove over his suggestion Continue reading »
Underinvestment has left Parliament, the Electoral Commission and the British Library open to attack from China, Russia and Iran
Former Ambassador Caroline Kennedy sent a litter to Senators about her cousin Bobby. If they care to listen there is no way they could ever even dream of putting him in charge of anything: He is a sociopath: “he enjoyed showing off how he put baby chickens and mice in the blender to feed his hawks. It was often a perverse scene of despair and violence.” Sadly, I won’t be surprised if that actually cinches it for him. Republicans will love him all the more.
Following Trump’s executive order, a trans woman held at a federal prison was told she would be moved to a men’s prison.
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The pull of the planets is still one of our best bets for space exploration
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Bishop of Washington, Mariann Edgar Budde, led A Service of Prayer for the Nation on...
When you elect a criminal, you should expect him to commit crimes It’s not a kitchen table issue so … For over a week now, Donald Trump and the Justice Department have been flouting the law meant to shut down TikTok. The legislation was unambiguous and was passed by large, bipartisan majorities in both houses of Congress; it was affirmed by a unanimous Supreme Court less than two weeks ago. And for the most part, both Republicans and Democrats have sat quietly by as Trump has waved away their previously stated concerns, as well as the constitutional powers and institutional prerogatives of Capitol Hill. He has also broken the law pertaining to the process for firing Inspector Generals and is ignoring the Impoundment Act by shutting down funding of programs he doesn’t like. He’s discriminating against all kinds of people. But that’s what you get when you allow a criminal to become the most powerful man on earth and imbue him with immunity for virtually any crime he commits.
Australian Opposition leader, Gina Rinehart, has been heard telling colleagues that she views Coalition Senator, Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, the best Senator that money can buy. ”Gina is a big fan of Jacinta and was so happy when her lap dog,... Read More ›
It’s happening: There was some question as to whether student loans would be allowed to continue and from what I can see at the moment that, like everything else in the federal government,that decision is being decided by some flunky political appointee but nobody knows if it’s going to work or not. This situation is developing rapidly so who knows whether this will last past the day. If you look at the memo that went out suggesting that it’s being done because of “Marxist” policies, transgenderism and the green new deal, it’s pretty clear that the memo was written by a moron. So who knows?
As we look ahead to what will come in 2025, it's a perfect time to reflect on the remarkable journey our Drupal community has undertaken over the past year. Traditionally, we've gathered at two major annual events—DrupalCon North America and DrupalCon Europe. However, the past year was a year of expansion and innovation, marked by three dynamic DrupalCons in Portland, Barcelona, and Singapore, each contributing uniquely to our project's evolution.
Embracing Innovation in Portland
In May 2024, DrupalCon Portland brought together a diverse group of developers, designers, and strategists. The conference featured a comprehensive schedule, including sessions on community health, development and coding, and user experience. A highlight was the Driesnote, where Dries Buytaert, our founder, provided insights into the future of Drupal. The event also emphasized contribution, with dedicated spaces for general contribution and Birds of a Feather (BoF) sessions, fostering collaboration and community engagement.