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Australia: The Most Oppressive of all Western Democracies

Best of the Archives. By Alison Broinowski with Pearls & Irritations. When there’s a concerted attack on the interests of the Australian mainstream media they will rise in joint defence of journalists’ freedom. But they are slow to support five… Continue Reading →

Australia: The Leaderless Country

By Allan Patience with Pearls & Irritations Australia has been leaderless since the federal election last May. The Morrison government has shown itself to be woefully unprepared for the policy challenges now facing the country. It is a government that… Continue Reading →

Covid-19: The Risks As It Spreads

Jack Waterford with Pearls & Irritations The US already has a two-tier health system: when the disease takes hold in the general population, many of its facilities will be swamped, with only the wealthy able to be sure of proper… Continue Reading →

COVID-19: Infection, Isolation and Action

By Dr Cathie Hull with Pearls & Irritations I was caught unawares by being exposed to COVID-19, despite thorough knowledge of the online medical research. I am now in home isolation. If I can be caught unawares, you can too…. Continue Reading →

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