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Mencari Today's RundownVictorian Liberals Elect First Female Opposition Leader as Batton Ousted in Swift Leadership SpillGood morning, Australia! Today is November 19 and here is your news briefing!The Mencari readers receive journalism free of financial and political influence.We set our own news agenda, which is always based on facts rather than billionaire ownership or political pressure.Despite the financial challenges that our industry faces, we have decided to keep our reporting open to the public because we believe that everyone has the right to know the truth about the events that shape their world.Thanks to the unwavering support of our readers, we're able to...
2025-11-1815 min
Mencari Today's RundownCoalition Abandons Net Zero Commitment Amid Party TurmoilGood morning, Australia! Today is November 17 and here is your news briefing!The Mencari readers receive journalism free of financial and political influence.We set our own news agenda, which is always based on facts rather than billionaire ownership or political pressure.Despite the financial challenges that our industry faces, we have decided to keep our reporting open to the public because we believe that everyone has the right to know the truth about the events that shape their world.Thanks to the unwavering support of our readers, we're able to...
2025-11-1711 min
Mencari Today's RundownLiberal Party abandons Net Zero Climate Target,Sparking Political FirestormGood morning, Australia! Today is November 14 and here is your news briefing!The Mencari readers receive journalism free of financial and political influence.We set our own news agenda, which is always based on facts rather than billionaire ownership or political pressure.Despite the financial challenges that our industry faces, we have decided to keep our reporting open to the public because we believe that everyone has the right to know the truth about the events that shape their world.Thanks to the unwavering support of our readers, we're able to...
2025-11-1309 min
The FlashwireBreaking :Liberals Defer Climate Policy Announcement After Party Room MeetingThis piece is freely available to read. Become a paid subscriber today and help keep Mencari News financially afloat so that we can continue to pay our writers for their insight and expertise. The Liberal Party reached near-consensus on climate and energy principles during a party room meeting Tuesday but delayed announcing its formal policy until Wednesday, with Shadow Energy Minister Dan Tehan saying he must finalize a submission overnight based on colleagues’ contributions.Tehan said the party agreed on two foundation principles: prioritizing energy affordability and reliability, and demonstrating seriousness about emissions re...
2025-11-1208 min
Mencari Today's RundownLiberal Party Convenes Critical Meeting on Climate Policy as Leadership Tensions MountGood morning, Australia! Today is November 17 and here is your news briefing!The Mencari readers receive journalism free of financial and political influence.We set our own news agenda, which is always based on facts rather than billionaire ownership or political pressure.Despite the financial challenges that our industry faces, we have decided to keep our reporting open to the public because we believe that everyone has the right to know the truth about the events that shape their world.Thanks to the unwavering support of our readers, we're able to...
2025-11-1106 min
Mencari Today's RundownCoalition Reaches Historic Polling Low as National Party Abandons Net Zero Target, Triggering Leadership CrisisGood morning, Australia! Today is November 4 and here is your news briefing!The Mencari readers receive journalism free of financial and political influence.We set our own news agenda, which is always based on facts rather than billionaire ownership or political pressure.Despite the financial challenges that our industry faces, we have decided to keep our reporting open to the public because we believe that everyone has the right to know the truth about the events that shape their world.Thanks to the unwavering support of our readers, we're able to...
2025-11-0311 min
Mencari Today's RundownAlbanese Secures $8.5B Critical Minerals Deal With Trump, Tariff Relief Remains ElusiveGood morning, Australia! Today is October 18 and here is your news briefing!The Mencari readers receive journalism free of financial and political influence.We set our own news agenda, which is always based on facts rather than billionaire ownership or political pressure.Despite the financial challenges that our industry faces, we have decided to keep our reporting open to the public because we believe that everyone has the right to know the truth about the events that shape their world.Thanks to the unwavering support of our readers, we're able to...
2025-10-2207 min
Mencari Today's RundownTrump Endorses AUKUS as Australia Secures $8B Minerals Deal Amid Rising China TensionsGood morning, Australia! Today is October 18 and here is your news briefing!The Mencari readers receive journalism free of financial and political influence.We set our own news agenda, which is always based on facts rather than billionaire ownership or political pressure.Despite the financial challenges that our industry faces, we have decided to keep our reporting open to the public because we believe that everyone has the right to know the truth about the events that shape their world.Thanks to the unwavering support of our readers, we're able to...
2025-10-2111 min
Mencari Today's RundownTrump Calls for Border Closures, Expulsions in Divisive UN Speech as Australia Faces Foreign Policy TensionsGood morning, Australia! Today is September 24 and here is your news briefing!The Mencari readers receive journalism free of financial and political influence.We set our own news agenda, which is always based on facts rather than billionaire ownership or political pressure.Despite the financial challenges that our industry faces, we have decided to keep our reporting open to the public because we believe that everyone has the right to know the truth about the events that shape their world.Thanks to the unwavering support of our readers, we're able to...
2025-09-2405 min
Mencari Today's RundownOptus Triple Zero Failure Linked to Three Deaths as Australia Post Restores US ServicesGood morning, Australia! Today is September 20 and here is your news briefing!The Mencari readers receive journalism free of financial and political influence.We set our own news agenda, which is always based on facts rather than billionaire ownership or political pressure.Despite the financial challenges that our industry faces, we have decided to keep our reporting open to the public because we believe that everyone has the right to know the truth about the events that shape their world.Thanks to the unwavering support of our readers, we're able to...
2025-09-1914 min
Mencari Today's RundownCoalition Fractures Over Climate Policy While Australia Inks Major Pacific Defense DealGood morning, Australia! Today is September 18 and here is your news briefing!The Mencari readers receive journalism free of financial and political influence.We set our own news agenda, which is always based on facts rather than billionaire ownership or political pressure.Despite the financial challenges that our industry faces, we have decided to keep our reporting open to the public because we believe that everyone has the right to know the truth about the events that shape their world.Thanks to the unwavering support of our readers, we're able to...
2025-09-1708 min
Mencari Today's RundownLiberal Leader Sussan Ley Sacks Price Amid Political Violence, University CrisisGood morning, Australia! Today is September 12 and here is your news briefing!The Mencari readers receive journalism free of financial and political influence.We set our own news agenda, which is always based on facts rather than billionaire ownership or political pressure.Despite the financial challenges that our industry faces, we have decided to keep our reporting open to the public because we believe that everyone has the right to know the truth about the events that shape their world.Thanks to the unwavering support of our readers, we're able to...
2025-09-1106 min
The Part 8AAustralia's Historic Palestine Recognition: Dr. Martin Kear Breaks Down the Geopolitical ShiftAustralia made a big decision in August 2025 to officially recognize Palestine as a country, joining other Western nations like the UK, France, and Canada. This podcast features Dr. Martin Kear from the University of Sydney, who explains why this happened now, what it means for Middle East peace, and how Australian politics is reacting. The conversation covers complex topics like Hamas, Palestinian leadership problems, and whether a two-state solution can actually work. Dr. Kear explains these complicated international issues in a way that helps listeners understand the bigger picture of this historic policy change.
2025-08-1427 min
The Part 8AEmergency Powers vs. Constitutional Law: How Trump's Liberation Day Tariffs Are Reshaping Global TradeWhen President Trump declared "Liberation Day" and slapped tariffs on 90 countries using emergency powers, he sparked a constitutional crisis that goes far beyond trade policy. Dr. Susan Stone from University of South Australia breaks down how a law designed for freezing terrorist assets is being stretched to impose massive trade taxes—and why the courts said "not so fast."Think of it like this: imagine if your local mayor started making federal laws during a "city emergency." That's essentially what happened when emergency powers meant for national crises got used for everyday trade disputes. The result? A le...
2025-06-0127 min
Mencari Today's RundownLABOR SECURES HISTORIC 124-SEAT MAJORITY AS INFLATION HITS TARGET RANGE FOR NINTH STRAIGHT MONTHGood morning, Australia! Today is May 29 and here is your news briefing!The Mencari readers receive journalism free of financial and political influence.We set our own news agenda, which is always based on facts rather than billionaire ownership or political pressure.Despite the financial challenges that our industry faces, we have decided to keep our reporting open to the public because we believe that everyone has the right to know the truth about the events that shape their world.Thanks to the unwavering support of our readers, we're able to...
2025-05-2911 min
Mencari Today's RundownAUSTRALIAN POLITICS RUNDOWN:Ley makes history as Liberal Leader amid post-election reshufflingToday is May 14 and here is your news briefing!The Mencari readers receive journalism free of financial and political influence.We set our own news agenda, which is always based on facts rather than billionaire ownership or political pressure.Despite the financial challenges that our industry faces, we have decided to keep our reporting open to the public because we believe that everyone has the right to know the truth about the events that shape their world.Thanks to the unwavering support of our readers, we're able to keep...
2025-05-1407 min
Mencari Today's RundownPolitical Reshuffling and International Tensions Mark Today's HeadlinesToday is May 13 and here is your news briefing!The Mencari readers receive journalism free of financial and political influence.We set our own news agenda, which is always based on facts rather than billionaire ownership or political pressure.Despite the financial challenges that our industry faces, we have decided to keep our reporting open to the public because we believe that everyone has the right to know the truth about the events that shape their world.Thanks to the unwavering support of our readers, we're able to keep...
2025-05-1207 min
The Part 8ATrump's 25% Steel Tariff Hits Australia: Economic Expert Reveals True Impact Beyond Export NumbersToday’s episode is brought to you by Empower your podcasting vision with a suite of creative solutions at your fingertips.In this insightful interview, Dr. Susan Stone, Credit Union SA Chair of Economics at the University of South Australia, analyzes the recent implementation of a 25% tariff on Australian steel and aluminum exports to the United States by President Donald Trump. While Prime Minister Albanese noted these exports represent only 0.2% of Australia's total export value, Dr. Stone explains the broader economic concerns, including potential global price increases and spillover effects on domestic industries. ...
2025-03-1317 min
The Part 8AUnveiling the Key Economic Issues in Budget 2024Today’s episode is brought to you by Empower your podcasting vision with a suite of creative solutions at your fingertips.On this episode of the FreeMan Podcast Chronicle, host Miko Santos discusses the recently announced Budget 2024 with guest Dr. Susan Stone, an expert in economics. They delve into the details of the budget, including the 9.3 billion surplus and the 28.3 billion deficit projected for 2024 to 2025. Dr. Stone explains the concept of surplus and deficit in government finances, shedding light on the reasons behind these numbers. Tune in to gain insights into the budget im...
2024-05-1518 min
Unfiltered Conversation with Miko Santos PodcastUnveiling the Key Economic Issues in Budget 2024Today’s episode is brought to you by Empower your podcasting vision with a suite of creative solutions at your fingertips.On this episode of the FreeMan Podcast Chronicle, host Miko Santos discusses the recently announced Budget 2024 with guest Dr. Susan Stone, an expert in economics. They delve into the details of the budget, including the 9.3 billion surplus and the 28.3 billion deficit projected for 2024 to 2025. Dr. Stone explains the concept of surplus and deficit in government finances, shedding light on the reasons behind these numbers. Tune in to gain insights into the budget im...
2024-05-1518 min