The terms of reference for the ACT Law Reform and Sentence Advisory Council are Rolls Royce, but the resources – three public servants – are Mini Minor. While the council is well constructed and will certainly be well led, it needs more horsepower. The establishment of the ACT Law Reform and Sentence Advisory Council is Continue reading »
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The dismissal of Australian Prime Minister Gough Whitlam by Queen Elizabeth’s Vice-Regal representative, Sir John Kerr, was an extraordinary event. For almost fifty years a debate has raged about why the Governor-General took the unprecedented action he did on 11 November 1975. This five-part series puts a spotlight on the on the external events that Continue reading »
The Guardian has long promoted itself as a valiant publisher of news and analysis that holds the powerful to account. It is a thing of wonder that the Guardian appends the following comment beneath news pieces: ‘Our quality, investigative journalism is a scrutinising force at a time when the rich and powerful are getting away Continue reading »
Where we are headed That’s about as succinct as it gets. So do yourselves a favor. Volunteer for a local campaign. Donate to a local campaign (not to a marquee one doomed to fail because you really can’t stand the Republican). Encourage your Democratic family and unaffiliated friends (especially) to vote in the primary and general election next year. Yes, it really does matter: BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — In the northwest corner of Louisiana, a candidate for parish sheriff demanded a recount Wednesday after losing by a single vote in an election where more than 43,000 people cast ballots. […] “This extraordinarily narrow margin … absolutely requires a hand recount to protect the integrity of our democratic process, and to ensure we respect the will of the people,” John Nickelson, the Republican candidate who trailed by one vote in last week’s election for Caddo Parish Sheriff, posted on social media Wednesday. Henry Whitehorn, the Democrat who won the sheriff runoff, did not immediately respond to an email requesting comment. You’ve seen plenty of close races, even in unlikely places like this.
Five tips to help you navigate the holiday craze with cunning and skill.
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Trump’s “Stanford” experiment The MAGA faithful, at long last, have not seen the light. That Road to Talledega moment, that flash of insight when the scales fall from their eyes and their political savior is revealed a bronzer-caked madman bent on the destruction of the red, white and blue nation they hold so dear? Never happened. What has happened since Donald Trump’s Veterans Day “vermin” speech is that the mainstream press and others have finally stopped giving him the benefit of the doubt. “I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but Donald Trump is a fascist,” late-night host Stephen Colbert told his audience. Former Republican Tom Nichols declared Trump had “crossed one of the last remaining lines that separated his usual authoritarian bluster from recognizable fascism.” Even the New York Times this week broached the subject. But the answer to why the faithful have not wavered might be found in Philip Zimbardo’s 1971 Stanford Prison Experiment and its aftermath. Zimbardo famously set up a mock prison in Stanford University’s psychology department.
Doctor Who: The Daleks in Colour is a faster, shorter edit of the original story "The Daleks" that's vibrant & more dynamic but still flawed.
Originally published November 26, 2013.
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And after the feaste, which did consist of water-fowl, and cod and bass and other fishes, and a great many wylde turkeys, the people of Plymouth did retire. And upon awakening they were greeted with many goodly savings, on itemes of considerable necessitie, and just in tyme for the forthcoming holidaye season!
Shoes of sturdy leather were to be had for the low, low sum of a single raccoon’s pelt, and milking cow discounts did flood with joye anyone able to parse the true meaning of “half-off.” Values on corn, squash, peas, and barley likewise were out of this (New!) worlde; and the people’s clamour to purchase a canoe, a novel form of transport that many did consider the hot new gift, was so immense that for some poore souls it did prove injurious.
The canoe came with not one, but two paddles!
Children cried out for the latest in earthen wares, stickes carv’d to resemble swords and lances, and the itemes, most useful in rough housing and horse play, did seem to fly off the shelves, such was the zeale of the demand.
In today's BCTV Daily Dispatch: Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Doctor Who, Night Court, Frasier, SAG-AFTRA, The Mandalorian, and more!
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Episode 19 of my – Podcast – Letter from The Cape – is now available. Coming today from The Cape, Victoria, Australia. In this episode, I discuss the mess that privatisation and public-private partnerships have created. I note that these arrangements were all justified by the claim that the governments had run out of money…
Toxic chemicals deliberately added to sewage are being spread across a vast area of farmland, with potentially catastrophic effects. We’re suing the government to stop it. By George Monbiot, published in the Guardian 18th November 2023 It’s an experiment with 8 billion test subjects, no controls and no endpoint. What happens when you release thousands […]
'There should be no doubt that [UK-made] weapons are at acute risk of being used to commit further criminal acts and, possibly genocide’
The Public Accounts Committee delivers a stinging rebuke to the Delivery Authority, tasked with the rebuilding scheme
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JUBILANT and exhausted, Oak Tree Retirement Village Coffs Harbour Manager Michelle Oxley emerged from the group’s first public event with a cheque for $1400 raised for its chosen charity, the Pink Silks Trust. Michelle made the presentation to Pink Silks Trust Chair and co-founder Tanya Johnson OAM on Friday 10 November after the September Spring... The post Oak Tree’s first-time fashion show a sell-out appeared first on News Of The Area. A GRASSROOTS crowdfunding initiative to protect native forests has taken off, reaching $10,000 in four weeks. Started by Jonathan Cassell, a City of Coffs Harbour Councillor, the fund has received immediate widespread community support. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882.... The post Community crowdfunding initiative to protect forests takes off appeared first on News Of The Area. THE State Government has announced the creation of a $250 million Drought Ready and Resilient Fund (DRRF). This Fund will allow eligible primary producers to apply for low interest loans of up to $250,000 to fund a broad range of operational products, activities and services to prepare and respond to the impacts of drought. Advertise... The post Greater support for drought-impacted primary producers appeared first on News Of The Area. AS DRY conditions continue, the State Government is providing new frontline drought support for landholders with the creation of drought adoption officer roles to boost services offerings for farmers, including in the North Coast Local Land Services region. Drought adoption officers can help farmers by offering advice about drought resilience and preparedness.The recently recruited drought... The post Drought advice at the farm gate appeared first on News Of The Area. THE Nursing Unit at the Dorrigo Multipurpose Service has been named Team of the Year at the NSW Health 2023 Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards. Dorrigo Nurse Manager Lynn Forsyth and team members Wendy Allison-Williams, Katharine Churchill and Karen Shirley proudly received the award at the 11th annual awards ceremony at Parliament House in... The post Dorrigo nurses’ dedication wins NSW Health 2023 top team award appeared first on News Of The Area. THE Beyond the Badge retraining and support program is running a three-day Career Transition course in Coffs Harbour in early 2024 and is asking for expressions of interest in attending. It is open to current or former military, police, ambulance, fire and rescue and other first responder personnel. Advertise with News of The Area today.... The post Career transition course offered for first responders appeared first on News Of The Area. TWENTY-FIVE years of dedication to local radio was recognised for three members of the 2 AIR FM team at their recent Annual General Meeting (AGM). Michele Smart, Olga Moller and Cliff Hudson were each presented with a 25 Year Continuous Active Service Award by President Garry Costa. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s... The post 2 AIR FM awards longstanding trio for 25 years of dedication to local radio appeared first on News Of The Area. | ||