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Weekend Open Forum
It's the weekend and time to let your hair down and enjoy a spirited conversation with the Confidential crew.
Confidential Daily Comment
Money is Power
The government cash register is open and handing out the cash. It's all about retaining power and to hell with the consequences.
2 min read
The pre-election financial window dressing has begun.
This time, some tame 'economists' are predicting a $100 billion improvement in the budget bottom line over the next four years.
That's allowed the Treasurer to extend a $7 billion loan guarantee scheme for small business to compensate for the mismanagement over Delta.
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Telltale Signs of Failure
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The Trial Where No one Wins
The verdict has been rendered on one of the most fascinating trials in recent history. While one side won the case, it's hard to find any winners from the proceedings.
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Floating the Nuclear Idea
Stuart Ballantyne floats the idea of floating nuclear plants as a solution to our government-imposed power crisis.
Politics & Current Affairs
Follow the Science, Eat Ze Bugs
The motive of moving from consuming meat to 'eating 'ze bugs' and slurping up soy substitutes is an assault on masculinity, masquerading as planet-saving science.