by admin | April 9, 2024 | AUKUS, Australia's move to the Right, Corruption, Foreign policy, Gaza Genocide, Military, Political issues, Racism
Australia’s Defence Department has refused a Freedom of Information request about the details of an arms deal with Israel on the grounds that such information “could harm Australia’s international standing and reputation,” which suggests the details must be...
by admin | March 25, 2024 | AUKUS, Australia's move to the Right, Corruption, Education, Foreign policy, Gaza Genocide, Military, Political issues, Racism, Technology
At about 9 am on Monday 8th January, in an industrial outer suburb of Brisbane, roughly thirty activists took over the Ferra Engineering manufacturing floor. Banners read “Ferra Spreads Terror” and “Stop Arming Israel” as the protesters shut down, albeit...
by admin | February 29, 2024 | Articles by Mick Lawless, AUKUS, Australia's move to the Right, Corruption, Foreign policy, Gaza Genocide, Political issues, Satire (sort of)
Career opportunities I don’t normally discuss the volunteer work I do. Obviously, Dingo News is a large part of my efforts, but I still find time to give back to the community in other ways. My work as a volunteer Career Guidance Officer at our local...
by admin | February 20, 2024 | AUKUS, Corruption, Foreign policy, Military, Political issues
“The prime minister makes big promises on integrity and secrecy, but sits on his hands as our nation’s whistleblowers face the full brunt of the law.” – Rex Patrick Former independent senator Rex Patrick, David McBride, and...
by admin | September 24, 2023 | Articles by Mick Lawless, AUKUS, Australia's move to the Right, Corruption, Foreign policy, Military, Political issues
My first thoughts when I heard of this plan to let random members of the Australian Public buy our military’s weaponry were, “What a stupid idea! Members of the Public don’t know anything about weaponry? Never mind the strategic, tactical and...
by admin | September 22, 2023 | AUKUS, Australia's move to the Right, Foreign policy, Media, Political issues
Well, this is awkward. When a new best friend is accused of an act of unconscionable bastardry against an old best friend, it places the whole friend circle in a terrible position. Who do we side with? Who do we believe? There’s intense discomfort percolating...
by admin | September 17, 2023 | Articles by Mick Lawless, AUKUS, Australia's move to the Right, Corruption, Foreign policy, Media, Military, Political issues, Technology, Trade unions
The BAE Hunter Class Type 26 Frigate deal was the usual lacklustre, money-draining performance we’ve come to expect in Defence procurement. Three options were available. Two “viable” designs by Navantia and Fincantieri. Both in the water and...
by admin | September 15, 2023 | AUKUS, Australia's move to the Right, Corruption, Foreign policy, Media, Military, Political issues
Scott Morrison’s addiction to secrecy has been embraced by Defence Minister Richard Marles, and extends to an entire new industry spawned by AUKUS While it’s a comforting thought that progress moves in a straight line, a recent ABC series on the...