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Energy crisis worsened by the Coalition’s decade of empty spin
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Energy

Energy crisis worsened by the Coalition’s decade of empty spin

Once there is an energy plan rather than just silly slogans, the pieces of this puzzle will fall into place.

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Minimum wage rise protects low earners from inflation spike

Minimum wage rise protects low earners from inflation spike

The Herald backs the Fair Work Commission’s decision to raise the minimum wage. As inflation bites, this is an important financial boost for low-income workers.

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Boys are becoming the weak spot in the education system
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Schools

Boys are becoming the weak spot in the education system

Schools must help boys do better but it must not come at the expense of recent improvements in girls’ education.

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Good riddance to stamp duty: now for an optimal switch to a land tax
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Stamp duty

Good riddance to stamp duty: now for an optimal switch to a land tax

Getting rid of stamp duty is long overdue. The NSW government must now make sure the best possible reform path is adopted.

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Legal threat to journalists puts public interest at risk
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Defamation

Legal threat to journalists puts public interest at risk

Australian journalists work to a code of ethics that is underpinned by the fundamental tenet of respect for the truth and the enduring right of the public to receive accurate, timely information.

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Nuclear option unlikely, but time to have the debate
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Energy

Nuclear option unlikely, but time to have the debate

As the devastating consequences of carbon emissions from fossil fuels are increasingly evident, the promise of a baseload energy source that does not contribute to climate change might seem attractive to some.

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It’s not easy but new treasurer must come up with some solution to nation’s problems

It’s not easy but new treasurer must come up with some solution to nation’s problems

Labor is now in government, not in opposition. It cannot merely point out the nation’s problems, it has to find solutions too.

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Sydney’s entertainment scene is back bigger and better
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Arts

Sydney’s entertainment scene is back bigger and better

A year ago, the city was locking down, but now it finally seems to have got its mojo back.

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Basic political decency dictates that Boris Johnson should resign
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UK politics

Basic political decency dictates that Boris Johnson should resign

The British prime minister has survived a leadership spill brought on by the Partygate scandal, but he does not deserve to remain in office.

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Cap won’t fit: more flexibility needed for public sector wages
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NSW budget

Cap won’t fit: more flexibility needed for public sector wages

In an open economy like Australia’s, wages should move with market forces, not be determined by an artificial government cap.

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Indigenous Voice: a big idea that could reshape Australia
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Indigenous

Indigenous Voice: a big idea that could reshape Australia

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has made an Indigenous Voice to parliament a key goal of his government. The Herald fully endorses the idea and supports his ambition.

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