
Taxpayer-funded Antisemitism Envoy Jillian Segal remains a top executive of a major pro-Israel lobby group, more than two years into the role.
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A year ago the outlook for women in sustainability was looking a tad on the grim side. Their traditional high visibility in the profession was slipping, at least in terms of wage parity.
According to Richard Evans, chief executive of recruitment firm Talent Nation, it was probably a reflection of the shifting dynamics of the industry and the economy ...

In a recent address in Sydney Henriette Vamberg, partner and managing director at the global urban strategy and design firm Gehl, zeroed in on the importance of public spaces as critical infrastructure for climate resilience.
Historically, cities have prioritised buildings, roads, and economic infrastructure as urban planning essentials; now, as ...

The solutions to the building defect problem must be multipronged and address incentives and capacity, writes Andrea Sharam. And building code enforcement is essential to a properly functioning insurance system and to consumer rights.
Spinifex is an opinion column. If you would like to contribute, contact us to ask for a detailed ...

NACC dropped its investigation into Brereton while lesser mortals are relentlessly pursued. Paul Begley on systemic corruption within the NACC. Scouring through Inspector Gail Furness’s rationale last week for discontinuing her investigation of former NACC Commissioner Paul Brereton, a reader could be forgiven for suspecting that Attorney-General Mark ...

On June 12, 2026, Michael West Media published an article titled “Predatory lending. Indigenous elders blame liquidators over Kimberley tourism debacle” which made serious allegations against Mr Richard Albarran, Partner of Hall Chadwick. Following publication, information has been provided to Michael West Media indicating that correspondence ...

The tide has turned a little at the Royal Commission into Antisemitism with a second Jewish witness breaking from the Israel narrative. Jeffrey Loewenstein reports. Sarah Schwartz, co-founder of the Jewish Council of Australia (JCA), gave evidence at the Royal Commission into Anti-Semitism and Social Cohesion last week. I venture

Technology is changing many of the ways we access information, particularly through AI and is now about to shake up how housing is built in Australia. As part of the NSW government’s recent budget, the Premier and Treasurer have announced that the government “will invest in a world-class facility to harness cutting-edge prefabrication, modular ...

I expected London Climate Action Week to leave me thinking about climate policy, renewable energy and the pace of global emissions reductions.
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Instead, one of the strongest memories I ...

Being a volunteer is no excuse for procedural unfairness or poor governance. Sandi Logan checks injustice in sports tribunals. The 2026 FIFA World Cup currently underway in Canada, USA and Mexico is now into its “knockout stage” with more than 200 yellow cards (formal warnings to players issued by on

SA Premier Peter Malinauskas is scratching the back of the only state-wide newspaper in his state, News Corp’s The Advertiser, using secret taxpayer funds. In return the Advertiser is scratching his back with ‘kind pieces’. Rex Patrick reports on an FOI reveal. Diary Request In late 2023, I requested access

“A 19th Century labour model behind a 21st Century logo”. David Tyler investigates the iPhone and Apple’s planned obsolescence racket. “Of course it’s expensive,” chant the Apple faithful, polishing the virtual halo, “but it just works.” Until it doesn’t work, of course, which is not a bug but a design

Taxpayer-funded Antisemitism Envoy Jillian Segal remains a top executive of a major pro-Israel lobby group, more than two years into the role.
The post Segal remains Israel lobby executive, two years into role appeared first on The Klaxon.

A year ago the outlook for women in sustainability was looking a tad on the grim side. Their traditional high visibility in the profession was slipping, at least in terms of wage parity.
According to Richard Evans, chief executive of recruitment firm Talent Nation, it was probably a reflection of the shifting dynamics of the industry and the economy ...

In a recent address in Sydney Henriette Vamberg, partner and managing director at the global urban strategy and design firm Gehl, zeroed in on the importance of public spaces as critical infrastructure for climate resilience.
Historically, cities have prioritised buildings, roads, and economic infrastructure as urban planning essentials; now, as ...

The solutions to the building defect problem must be multipronged and address incentives and capacity, writes Andrea Sharam. And building code enforcement is essential to a properly functioning insurance system and to consumer rights.
Spinifex is an opinion column. If you would like to contribute, contact us to ask for a detailed ...

NACC dropped its investigation into Brereton while lesser mortals are relentlessly pursued. Paul Begley on systemic corruption within the NACC. Scouring through Inspector Gail Furness’s rationale last week for discontinuing her investigation of former NACC Commissioner Paul Brereton, a reader could be forgiven for suspecting that Attorney-General Mark ...

On June 12, 2026, Michael West Media published an article titled “Predatory lending. Indigenous elders blame liquidators over Kimberley tourism debacle” which made serious allegations against Mr Richard Albarran, Partner of Hall Chadwick. Following publication, information has been provided to Michael West Media indicating that correspondence ...

The tide has turned a little at the Royal Commission into Antisemitism with a second Jewish witness breaking from the Israel narrative. Jeffrey Loewenstein reports. Sarah Schwartz, co-founder of the Jewish Council of Australia (JCA), gave evidence at the Royal Commission into Anti-Semitism and Social Cohesion last week. I venture

Technology is changing many of the ways we access information, particularly through AI and is now about to shake up how housing is built in Australia. As part of the NSW government’s recent budget, the Premier and Treasurer have announced that the government “will invest in a world-class facility to harness cutting-edge prefabrication, modular ...

I expected London Climate Action Week to leave me thinking about climate policy, renewable energy and the pace of global emissions reductions.
Spinifex is an opinion column. If you would like to contribute, contact us to ask for a detailed brief.
Sign up for our free newsletter.
Instead, one of the strongest memories I ...

Being a volunteer is no excuse for procedural unfairness or poor governance. Sandi Logan checks injustice in sports tribunals. The 2026 FIFA World Cup currently underway in Canada, USA and Mexico is now into its “knockout stage” with more than 200 yellow cards (formal warnings to players issued by on

SA Premier Peter Malinauskas is scratching the back of the only state-wide newspaper in his state, News Corp’s The Advertiser, using secret taxpayer funds. In return the Advertiser is scratching his back with ‘kind pieces’. Rex Patrick reports on an FOI reveal. Diary Request In late 2023, I requested access

“A 19th Century labour model behind a 21st Century logo”. David Tyler investigates the iPhone and Apple’s planned obsolescence racket. “Of course it’s expensive,” chant the Apple faithful, polishing the virtual halo, “but it just works.” Until it doesn’t work, of course, which is not a bug but a design
