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An Australia Day For Us All
The heart of reconciliation lies in acknowledging wrongs of the past but not dwelling on them and then working together to make Australia better for everyone. This is what we have lost from our shrivelling Australian identity – the spirit of mateship that once defined us as a fledgling nation. We built a country on…
Read MoreWelcome To Country, But It Will Cost You
Australian taxpayers paid $450,000 between 2022-2024 for government departments to host Welcome To Country ceremonies. Welcome To Country ceremonies along with Acknowledgement Of Country statements have become a regular part of Australian life. It seems little can take place, be it a major sporting match or a daily meeting, without the occurrence of one or…
Read MoreMADCAP Global In 2025
MADCAP Global Productions is striding into 2025 following a strong finish across all company divisions last year. Our achievements and successes in 2024 provide a sturdy foundation to build upon in the year ahead. The Commodities and Agri-business divisions experienced steady growth as the company doubled its warehouse footprint, further strengthening our port-based logistics operations.…
Read MoreA Costly Kick Off For NRL In PNG
An historic expansion of Australia’s National Rugby League (NRL) is underway that will see Papua New Guinea inducted as its newest team. In a landmark deal, the Australian Federal Government will support the inclusion of PNG in the league through a $600 million project over the next 10 years. It will allow Australian NRL players…
Read MoreNew Music: ‘Mini Skirt’ Jet City Sports Club
Sydney indie rock trio Jet City Sports Club are primed for the summer touring season with the release of their new single ‘Mini Skirt’. ‘Mini Skirt’ sees Jet City Sports Club build on the momentum they’ve accumulated over the past few years. The new single is a glimmering slice of pop-flavoured indie rock, energised by…
Read MoreFeature: The Great Australian Swindle
Australian consumers are being taken advantage of by greedy companies shamelessly profiteering from an exacerbated cost-of-living crisis. Unscrupulous corporate con artists have leveraged every excuse available to justify increased prices for their products and services, leaving everyday Australians to foot the bill. The pandemic, war in Ukraine and the Middle East and growing environmental uncertainty…
Read MoreIn Memory Of Quincy Jones
Hit-making American music producer Quincy Jones has died, aged 91. Quincy Jones passed away Sunday night (3 November) local time at his home in Bel Air, Los Angeles, surrounded by his family. “Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing,” the family said in…
Read More2024 AFL Grand Final
Brisbane Lions vie for premiership glory against Sydney Swans in a classic state versus state face-off in the 2024 AFL Grand Final. An expected 100,000 fans will converge on the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Saturday (28 September) for the 2024 AFL Grand Final, watching the two best teams battle it out on neutral ground.…
Read MoreNew Music: ‘Runaway’ The Sporks
‘Runaway’ is the raw and electrifying debut single from young Welsh indie rockers The Sporks, a band on the cusp of adulthood. ‘Runaway’ is a defining breakout moment for The Sporks, capturing the restless energy of youth, blending retro rock vibes with a fresh, modern verve. With gritty, Strokes-inspired vocals and funky, rhythmic basslines reminiscent…
Read MoreAlan Joyce Should Be Reprimanded, Not Rewarded
Once the soaring pride of the Australian skies, our national airline Qantas has been put into a tailspin by former CEO Alan Joyce. Alan Joyce served as CEO of Qantas Airways Limited from 2008-2023, stepping down when it was revealed Qantas had knowingly sold tickets for cancelled flights during the pandemic. It was a scandal…
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