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Nervous refugees reject Australian offer
A letter to the asylum seekers on board the Oceanic Viking from the Australian government has been thrown overboard. The…
Is desalination the right Plan B for Queensland?
After yesterday’s defeat of the Traveston Crossing Dam proposal, the Bligh Government has hit back with Plan B. And…
Don’t Murray the Mary – victory for a small river community
Yesterday was a big day for a small community in South-East Queensland. After more than three years of fighting…
Leave those kids alone
We’ve all heard about moody teenagers. Binge drinking, smoking, sex and a don’t care attitude all seem part…
Tiwis offer refuge to Tamils
As the refugee standoff continues, a generous offer has emerged today, from a surprising source. The Tiwi Islanders, off the…
Vale Robbie Kina
Robbie Kina was a shy Aboriginal woman whose story ended up on national television. Hers was one of the first…