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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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Black mark for Brown, the ANZAC Day uncle
The Aboriginal activist who faced boos during a “welcome to country” at Melbourne’s ANZAC Day dawn service is under renewed scrutiny over past remarks celebrating the killing of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, according to this report in Rebel … Continue reading
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Far from the madding crowd – New York’s better side
Two teenagers, who were allegedly inspired by the Islamic State (IS) extremist group, have been charged with terrorism offences following an incident at an anti-Muslim protest in New York mid-March 2026. But at the other end of the A Train … Continue reading
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Humility, kindness, and love – a global pursuit
The fifth International Conference of Humility, Kindness and Love (HKL) Conference will take place on Saturday, 31 January and Sunday 1 February 2026, at the Sydney Coliseum Theatre, Rooty Hill. Event Organising Coordinator, Manji Hothi, describes HKL as “a non-profit … Continue reading
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Not all murders are equal
Andrew L. Urban In his May 23, 2025 article headlined “The Oval Office is the new Colosseum for world leaders” The Australian’s Cameron Stewart conflates general crime with the racially motivated murders of white farmers. He writes: “The problem is … Continue reading
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Voters want more hard Labor
Andrew L. Urban With Labor’s sweeping victory at the 2025 election, future policy settings suggest themselves to ensure yet another term of Labor government. This is because judging by the voters’ approval, more and bigger of the same is the … Continue reading
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In the US, only ‘illigrants’ are above the law
Andrew L. Urban April 6, 2023: As Donald Trump was arraigned in New York on charges by the DA to the chorus of US liberals in politics and media, that “in America nobody’s above the law”, nobody seemed conscious of … Continue reading
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Don’t be shy, Ukraine … give up v Tanks are coming (soonish)
Andrew L. Urban A reflection of the West’s confusion over how to proceed against Russia in Ukraine is perfectly illustrated by a commentary from The Australian’s Washington Correspondent Adam Creighton and the paper’s contrasting editorial in today’s paper. Australians call … Continue reading
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