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CUTTINGS June 12, 2026
Occasional snapshots from the news and current affairs “One Nation’s visceral dislike for foreigners will always attract backers.” So says The Australian columnist Greg Craven. This view seems more like a Labor talking point than a reality voters have observed … Continue reading
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Permanent resident with permanent reasons
Andrew L. Urban It was a hot January 26 in 1966. As I stepped off the plane in Sydney from London, my camel hair jacket suddenly felt superfluous. I took it off with ease. With greater ease than I could … Continue reading
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CUTTINGS June 11, 2026
Occasional snapshots from the news and current affairs
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One Nation leaps ahead of Labor
Newspoll: history made as One Nation leaps ahead of Labor In a watershed moment for Australian politics, core support for Pauline Hanson’s One Nation is ahead of Labor as Anthony Albanese hits a record low. Or simply put: Yet … Continue reading
Albo changed his tax position – but didn’t tell voters
Andrew L. Urban “We’ve changed our position” is PM Anthony Albanese’s (much ridiculed) attempt to hide from accusations that he lied about changes to the negative gearing and capital gains taxes in the budget. But remember, Albo, there are lies … Continue reading
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What France has become, what Australia is soon becoming – and how
Andrew L. Urban It’s not skin colour per se that may elicit a negative reaction from Australians but a religion-driven culture that conflicts with Judeo-Christian culture. You may not enjoy this story, but you should know what it says. Warning: … Continue reading
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Media’s climate hysteria quantified
Rigorous new research, published last month by the National Bureau of Economic Research, trawled through more than 116,000 newspaper articles from 10 influential outlets, both right- and left-leaning, and found systematic fearmongering in their reporting of the six major Assessment … Continue reading
You could happily eat the flowers at Monaco’s Louis XV
If you are attending the Monaco Grand Prix this week (June 5 – 7, 2026), you may wish to make a reservation at the Louis XV in the Hotel de Paris. It’s not just about the fabulous food, says Andrew … Continue reading
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It’s not the pizzas; it’s them, the women (and their children)
Andrew L. Urban The pizzas famously delivered to them after their hide ‘n’ seek arrival made angry headlines. But that’s only the crust of the matter. The second group of women who left Australia to join the men of the … Continue reading
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Australian Academy of Science still in old climate groove
Andrew L. Urban Just last week, I received the latest newsletter from the Australian Academy of Science, with a message from its new President, Prof. Sam Berkovic. After the opening pleasantries, he writes: “I take up the Presidency at a … Continue reading