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The Whitlam years were the cradle period for the establishment of the Centre for Independent Studies

GREG LINDSAY: Small government is as important now as ever

The cost-of-living ‘crisis’ means individuals and governments change how much they spend. If individuals kept more of their own income the crisis would lessen.

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AI never needs to sleep, never tries to form a union and often outperforms real people on real tasks; of course companies will want to replace human beings with this human-being-replacement machine. 

Why the AI job apocalypse (probably) won’t happen

AI never needs to sleep, never tries to form a union and often outperforms real people on real tasks; of course companies will want to replace human beings with this human-being-replacement machine. 

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Ben Harvey explains why Albo’s changes to negative gearing and Roger Cook’s eviction laws are going to make the residential investment a black hole, meanwhile the Government schemes to fix the housing shortage are exacerbating the problem at the same time.

Residential property is usually a pig of an investment

Ben Harvey explains why changes to negative gearing and State eviction laws are going to make the residential investment a black hole, as Government schemes to fix the housing shortage exacerbates the problem.

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The truth has always been out there for those who would listen. Not enough did before blood flowed at Bondi.

The reality of everyday anti-Semitism emerges

The truth has always been out there for those who would listen. Not enough did before blood flowed at Bondi.

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Prime Minister Albanese admitted that just 12 months in he’s already delivered all of his 2025 election promises, so underwhelming was his very short list of promises.

It’s about time Anthony Albanese showed some courage

Prime Minister Albanese admitted that just 12 months in he’s already delivered all of his 2025 election promises, so underwhelming was his very short list of promises.

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Craig Bellamy has been diagnosed with a neurodegenerative disorder.

Why the ‘fighter’ in Storm boss will rise

If I can offer Craig Bellamy one piece of advice as he enters this most challenging chapter of his life — do what makes you happy.

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The entry to Old Timers Camp, Alice Springs.

It’s time for an honest discussion about town camps

Minister for Indigenous Australians Malarndirri McCarthy said it was not the time for a discussion about town camps. But if not now, when?

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Three assassination attempts in as many years have handed Donald J Trump the unwanted title of most targeted president in US history, Ben Harvey writes.

Want to make a hero out of a politician? Try to shoot them

BEN HARVEY: A message to wannabe political assassins: you’re not helping your cause.

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In tonight’s show, Ben Harvey explains why a decision made when Kevin Rudd was Prime Minister means budgets for the next decade are at the mercy of boomers.

UP LATE: Why boomers are to blame for Budget woes

In tonight’s show, Ben Harvey explains why a decision made when Kevin Rudd was Prime Minister means budgets for the next decade are at the mercy of boomers.

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Kozzy Pickett is challenging Marcus Bontempelli as the AFL’s best player.

Bontempelli’s greatest rival for title of AFL’s best player

He has been the undisputed king for several years in my opinion, but now there is a challenger to the throne.

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The Bondi massacre followed warnings a violent attack was coming after years of anti-Israel protests.

Jews said an attack was coming. They weren’t believed

AARON PATRICK: Among Jews responsible for the safety of their community, there was a feeling before the Bondi Beach massacre their fears a big attack was coming weren’t taken seriously.

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Sam Konstas and Jake Fraser-McGurk.

India must learn from Aussies’ mistakes with young star

We have been guilty of it too many times. so the subcontinent heavyweight would be wise to show patience with their next teen prodigy.

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Anthony Albanese and Treasurer Jim Chalmers will argue their broken Budget promises are for the greater good.

Albanese’s budget backflips will deepen trust deficit

MARK RILEY: Expect the May Budget to break previously inviolable commitments not to tinker with property taxes

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Throwing Government money around in what Chalmers will no doubt badge as cost-of-living relief in the May 12 Budget will be pulling in the opposite direction to the RBA’s use of its interest rate lever.

RBA should hold its nerve over interest rates

Throwing Government money around in what Chalmers will no doubt badge as cost-of-living relief in the May 12 Budget will be pulling in the opposite direction to the RBA’s use of its interest rate lever.

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