Trump’s attempt to crush clean energy progress not going to plan, experts say US generated more power from renewables including solar and wind than gas last month in a first The Guardian - US · Apr 28
Centrelink mutual obligations: budget changes tipped to prevent 1m jobseeker suspensions a year Announcements are ‘good steps’ to reduce harms caused by employment services system but fall short of the overhaul required, advocates say The Guardian - AU · May 15, 2024
Australia’s unemployment rate unexpectedly drops from 4.1% to 3.7% in February despite slowing economy Latest ABS figures show the labour market added 116,000 jobs defying signs of weakness since September The Guardian - AU · Mar 21, 2024
Poem of the week: September Castles by Peter Davidson Davidson redeems a bitter season with the story of a personal encounter that is also an encounter with poetry The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2023
Former ACCC boss Rod Sims calls for tax increases amid debate over stage 3 cuts The former chair of the ACCC says taxes must rise if the federal government wants to deliver the essential services Australians demand. ABC News · Oct 5, 2022
Almost half of jobseeker recipients unable to work full-time due to sickness or disability Latest Department of Social Services figures highlight the difficulties facing those who do not qualify for disability support – despite health problems The Guardian - AU · Sep 18, 2022
Stormtroopers and superheroes descend on St James' Park for Newcastle Comic-Con return Comic-Con welcomed a former Doctor Who and the first ever female stormtrooper to St James' Park and fans were loving it Chronicle Live · Jul 3, 2022
The Newcastle United fanatic and the unique present he wanted for his birthday Newcastle United fan Alan Golightly is celebrating his 70th birthday with a specially commissioned painting recreating his first ever game at St James' Park in 1959 Chronicle Live · Jun 27, 2022
This white box can save a life. L.A. County pushed to hand out 50,000 of them LOS ANGELES — His friend was barely breathing when Manny Placeres saw him being dragged out of a tent near a freeway onramp. At first he thought someone nearby was shouting "Freeze." Los Angeles Times · Mar 24, 2022