16 October 2024
The referendum result left states and territories to pick up the mantle of agreement-making with First Nations people. While there’s been some progress, many efforts have stalled or gone backwards.
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16 Oct: The market remains deeply uncertain about the future direction of China’s economic policies and what they might mean for the world. But we should still watch closely.... more
16 Oct: Despite interest rates coming down, New Zealand’s economy is being pushed further into recession by government austerity measures. Basic macro-economic analysis shows why.... more
15 Oct: Millions of migratory birds are arriving on Australian shores this spring. Any one of them could bring the new, deadly strain known as H5N1. Extra government funding will help us prepare and respond.... more
15 Oct: Natural disasters create practical challenges for voters and election administrators. But in some cases, voters can also pin the blame on the government, or judge a candidate by the federal response.... more
14 Oct: Israel's defence forces say four soldiers were killed in a Hezbollah drone attack on a base near Binyamina. In Lebanon, the UN peacekeeping mission says Israeli tanks "forcibly entered" one of its positions.... more
14 Oct: Reduced government incentives, the spreading of myths and concerns about used car values and fires have stalled what had been an increasingly rapid uptake of electric vehicles.... more
