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Published on 02:54 GMT

Open Letter To New Zealand Regards: Co-Governance

This letter is written by P.L.U.G. on behalf of all citizens of New Zealand, who are concerned at the lack of information, the misinformation and fear about co-governance. What is co-governance? Co-governance in todays’ context increasingly means the …

Source: Scoop - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 20, 2025

Alan Kohler in a bubble bath will help explain Australia's housing crisis

"If a D-grade celebrity like me can't afford to buy a home, who can?" It's a cracking first line from satirical wit and sometime ABC star Mark Humphries in his surprisingly jolly rage against the housing crisis, SOLD! Who Broke the …

Source: ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) - Neutral
Published on Jul 20, 2025

Beckles hails Frank Worrell as cricket’s first revolutionary and champion of Caribbean democracy

Professor Sir Hilary Beckles By Leighton Levy IN a stirring address to journalists and members of the Jamaican cricket fraternity at the Kingston Cricket Club at Sabina Park in Kingston on Thursday last, Professor Sir Hilary Beckles paid tribute to Sir …

Source: Guyana Chronicle - Pro-Government
Published on Jul 19, 2025

GUEST BLOG: Jackie Foster – Watchdog or Lapdog? Time to Reassess the IPCA’s Role in New Zealand’s Democracy

In a democracy, oversight is not optional, it’s essential. The Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) was created to ensure that New Zealand Police are held to account for misconduct, abuse of power, and systemic failures. But when only 2% of …

Source: The Daily Blog - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 18, 2025

‘One more time’: New Zealand’s longest-serving councillor runs again

New Zealand’s longest-serving councillor, Rotorua’s Trevor Maxwell, will seek re-election in October’s election – but has confirmed it will be his final term. Seven of his Rotorua Lakes Council colleagues have so far also confirmed they will stand, with a …

Source: Te Ao Maori News - Center-left
Published on Jul 18, 2025

UK to lower voting age to 16 - should New Zealand do the same?

Speaking to Herald Now’s Ryan Bridge this morning, Labour MP Carmel Sepuloni said the NZ Labour Party would support a similar move, and has said it would implement it for local body elections. “National pulled that.” The move to a lower voting age was “ …

Source: The New Zealand Herald - Neutral
Published on Jul 17, 2025

16 & 17 Year Olds In The UK Will Be Able To Vote In The Next General Election - New Zealand Needs To Catch Up

Friday, 18 July 2025, 8:47 am Press Release: Make It 16 The UK Government has just announced that 16 and 17 year olds throughout the UK will be able to vote by the next general election. This follows 16 and 17 year olds being given the right to vote in …

Source: Scoop - Indeterminate
Published on 02:40 GMT

Franchising Youthful Ignorance

On July 17, 2025, the United Kingdom government announced that the voting age would be lowered to 16 years of age.[1] The Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner, said: For too long public trust in our democracy has been damaged and faith in our …

Source: Quadrant - Right-wing
Published on 10:59 GMT

Europe set for a lower open, Japan’s LDP-led coalition loses its Upper House majority - Newsquawk Europe Market Open

Japanese PM Ishiba vowed to stay on despite exit polls from the election showing that the ruling coalition lost its majority. APAC stocks began the week mostly in the green, markets in Japan were shut for a holiday. EU envoys are set to meet as early as …

Source: Zero Hedge - Right-wing
Published on 08:44 GMT

Criticism of Israel’s war needs to be disentangled from antisemitism

Save Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Got it Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size It is a big call to claim that antisemitism has become normalised in Australia on the basis of a few …

Source: The Sydney Morning Herald - Neutral
Published on 07:10 GMT

Forging a National Narrative: Taiwan’s Shield against China’s United Front Campaign

On 8 May 2024, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te delivered a public address at a commemoration of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day), reaffirming the importance of democracy, the free market, and human rights as core values of civilisational progress. He called on …

Source: Ketagalan Media - California - Neutral
Published on 10:59 GMT

RTY outperforms & bonds boosted after Japan’s LDP-led coalition loses its Upper House majority - Newsquawk US Market ...

Japanese PM Ishiba vowed to stay on despite exit polls from the election showing that the ruling coalition lost its majority. EU envoys are set to meet as early as this week to formalise a retaliation plan in the event of a possible no-deal scenario with …

Source: Zero Hedge - Right-wing
Published on 04:43 GMT

Gisborne District Council opposes LGNZ campaign against rates caps

“We will have another opportunity to vote on this after the elections, once more details are available.” Stoltz said the council would wait for more information before determining how possible rate caps might affect the region. “The devil will be in the …

Source: The New Zealand Herald - Neutral
Published on 03:48 GMT

Kaiteriteri Beach water quality downgraded to poor

By Max Frethey, Local Democracy Reporter The incredibly popular Kaiteriteri Beach has had its water quality downgraded to "poor" after exceeding faecal bacteria standards too many times during the last swimming season. The downgrade is unrelated …

Source: Otago Daily Times - Neutral
Published on Jul 17, 2025

New Zealand’s longest-serving councillor Trevor Maxwell seeks one more term in Rotorua

The subsequent three-year term put him level with Doug Truman, who served on Grey District Council from 1968 to 2016, for the national record. Asked about plans to take the record outright after the 2025 election, he had a simple statement: “One more term …

Source: The New Zealand Herald - Neutral
Published on Jul 18, 2025

Automatic voter registration: a huge step forward for democracy – and a chance to bring missing millions into elections

The UK government has announced planned changes to elections which it claims to be “the boldest and most ambitious change to our democracy for decades”. This includes extending the franchise to 16- and 17-year-olds at parliamentary elections – but also …

Source: The Conversation - Neutral
Published on Jul 20, 2025

Plunging fertility rates and how to address them

Declining birth rates: NZ fertility drops in line with global trend It was previously believed that 2.1 children per woman was the replacement level needed to sustain the global population, but it’s now thought that the rate is higher – at 2.7 kids per …

Source: The Daily Blog - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 19, 2025

Premier Rockliff reflects on campaign and Tasmanian democracy ahead of state election

Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has spoken warmly about the importance of democracy and reflected on a hard-fought campaign as the state heads into a pivotal election weekend. Speaking from his hometown of Sassafras alongside his daughter Lucy, who is …

Source: Sky News Australia - Right-wing
Published on Jul 18, 2025

How Irish Resistance Shaped Australian History

In March 2025, the severed head of King George V made a controversial appearance at a Melbourne concert performed by Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap. The solid bronze head was removed from its body during the King’s Birthday weekend in June the previous year, …

Source: Jacobin - Left-wing

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Published on July 21, 2025 - 10:00 GMT

ALLATRA Joins Faith & Freedom Coalition Event in D.C., Addressing Religious Liberty and Human Rights Violations

WASHINGTON, D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, July 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ALLATRA International Public Movement and the Creative Society representatives attended the Faith & Freedom Coalition’s annual conference, held June 26–28, 2025, in …

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Published on July 21, 2025 - 10:10 GMT

UK plans on permitting kids to vote

(MENAFN) The UK government plans to reduce the voting age to 16, allowing over 1.5 million teenagers to vote in the next general election, expected in 2029. This initiative, initially proposed in Labour’s election manifesto, is part of a broader Elections …

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Published on July 20, 2025 - 19:23 GMT

Georgian Parliament Speaker Accuses EU of Interfering

(MENAFN) Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili has criticized the European Union for meddling in Georgia's internal politics and imposing unrealistic political choices. He drew parallels between the EU's actions and tactics employed by the …

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Published on July 20, 2025 - 09:34 GMT

Georgian parliament states EU using Soviet Union tactics

(MENAFN) Georgia’s top lawmaker has compared the European Union’s pressure on his country to the tactics once used by the Soviet Union, accusing Brussels of interfering in national elections and trying to impose political decisions. Parliament Speaker …

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Published on July 19, 2025 - 18:45 GMT

AMCD Condemns Massacre of the Druze in Syria

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Mideast Coalition for Democracy unequivocally condemns the wanton slaughter of innocent Druze, Christian, and moderate Sunni civilians by jihad forces in Syria. It …

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Published on July 19, 2025 - 18:14 GMT

Illustrious Journalist Bankole Thompson to Deliver Kingian Lecture at Triumph Church, One of America's Largest Churches

DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, July 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bankole Thompson, the nationally acclaimed journalist, public intellectual and racial justice champion will deliver a lecture on the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the …

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Published on July 19, 2025 - 08:28 GMT

EU-China Summit Set to Take Place in Beijing

(MENAFN) The 25th EU-China summit is set to take place next week in Beijing, as announced by the EU Council on Friday. The summit will be held on July 24, with key figures such as EU Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula …

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Published on July 18, 2025 - 15:25 GMT

Science, Technology, And Innovation strengthens cooperation with Algeria

As part of Minister Nzimande’s extensive official visit to the Republic of Tunisia, yesterday, 17 July, the Department of Science, Technology, and Innovation (DSTI) signed another important partnership to scale up science, technology, and innovation …

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Published on July 21, 2025 - 10:00 GMT

Argent LNG Selects GIS Engineering to Lead 'Below-the-Bolts' FEED & Site Development for Flagship Port Fourchon Terminal

METAIRIE, LA, UNITED STATES, July 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a major step toward launching its next-generation LNG export terminal, Argent LNG has selected GIS Engineering as its “below-the-bolts” engineering partner, tasking the Louisiana …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on July 21, 2025 - 10:00 GMT

STATEMENT: NRB Applauds Congressional Vote to Cut Federal Funding for Public Broadcasters

NRB Applauds Congressional Vote to Cut Federal Funding for Public Broadcasters WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, July 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), the world’s largest association of Christian …

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Published on July 21, 2025 - 10:00 GMT

ALLATRA Joins Faith & Freedom Coalition Event in D.C., Addressing Religious Liberty and Human Rights Violations

WASHINGTON, D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, July 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ALLATRA International Public Movement and the Creative Society representatives attended the Faith & Freedom Coalition’s annual conference, held June 26–28, 2025, in …

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Published on July 21, 2025 - 11:12 GMT

OSCE builds media skills of youth across Tajikistan

From 1 to 18 July, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe organized the first-ever Summer School of Journalism (School) for 20 aspiring journalism students and young media professionals from across Tajikistan. The three-week intensive training aimed to …

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Published on July 21, 2025 - 11:12 GMT

OSCE Leads Strategic Partners Visit to Address Contemporary Safety and Security Risks in Kazakhstan related to Small ...

The OSCE Programme Office in Astana (the Office) facilitated a multi-day visit of international partners to Kazakhstan, aimed at showcasing progress under the extra-budgetary project “Addressing Contemporary Safety and Security Risks in the Republic of …

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Published on July 20, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

Legacy and Leadership: Natalie Cockey ’25 Shines as a Sweet Briar Transfer

Transfer and legacy student Natalie Cockey ’25 shares how Sweet Briar helped her thrive through tradition, leadership, and academic purpose. SWEET BRIAR, VA, UNITED STATES, July 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As both a legacy and transfer …

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Published on July 19, 2025 - 18:45 GMT

AMCD Condemns Massacre of the Druze in Syria

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Mideast Coalition for Democracy unequivocally condemns the wanton slaughter of innocent Druze, Christian, and moderate Sunni civilians by jihad forces in Syria. It …

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Published on July 19, 2025 - 17:43 GMT

First City Credit Union Welcomes Los Angeles County Executive and Non-Profit Executive to Board of Directors

ALTADENA, CA, UNITED STATES, July 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- First City Credit Union is proud to announce the election of Grace Reyes and Anabel Giron to its Board of Directors. These two new Board Members underscore First City's …

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Published on July 19, 2025 - 16:41 GMT

Forced Famine Grips Gaza, Salt and Water Cannot Sustain Life

Gaza has passed the breaking point. Systematic starvation is underway. Join DAG urgent webinar on July 20, 12 noon EST to hear first hand accounts from Gaza. WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, July 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gaza has passed …

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Published on July 18, 2025 - 20:29 GMT

Maryvale Expands Housing for Vulnerable Women & Kids in L.A. County

Maryvale expands Seton House to 29 units, tripling support for unhoused families in L.A. with trauma-informed care and housing services. ROSEMEAD, CA, UNITED STATES, July 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Maryvale …

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Published on July 18, 2025 - 19:20 GMT

Ryan Sheridan Launches Campaign for Congress in Missouri’s 2nd District

SAINT LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, July 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ryan Sheridan, a Missouri native, nurse practitioner, small business owner, and self-described Missouri First conservative, officially launched his campaign to represent Missouri …

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Published on July 18, 2025 - 18:22 GMT

Jacob I. Wickliffe Announces Candidacy for Circuit Court Judge in Pulaski and Perry Counties

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR, UNITED STATES, July 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Attorney Jacob I. Wickliffe has officially announced his candidacy for Circuit Court Judge in the Sixth Judicial Circuit, Third Division, serving Pulaski and Perry counties …

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Published on July 18, 2025 - 15:55 GMT

FLEOA Commends President Trump for Signing HALT Fentanyl Act into Law

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) applauds President Donald J. Trump for signing the HALT Fentanyl Act into law—a major legislative step in the fight …

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Published on July 18, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Misty Mountain Records Releases JG Crawford’s Multi-Genre Album 'From the Mountain Top'

Renowned concert and studio musicians join Crawford to jam on many styles and genres from folk, rock, and reggae LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Misty Mountain Records today announced the release of singer/songwriter …

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Published on July 18, 2025 - 10:55 GMT

Portugal Leads EU for Property Price Growth in 2025

Portugal Tops EU Property Charts with 16.3% Growth, Driven by High Demand, Limited Supply, and Investor Confidence LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Portugal recorded the highest property price growth in the European …

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Published on July 18, 2025 - 07:22 GMT

MyCommunity.Today Announces New Local E-Commerce Initiative to Support Small Businesses and Digital Neighborhoods

SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MyCommunity.Today, a California-based technology company dedicated to empowering local economies, has officially announced the launch of its new local e-commerce initiative …

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Published on July 18, 2025 - 04:00 GMT

National Flight Training Alliance (NFTA) Continues to Grow, Welcomes New Members

NFTA welcomes top aviation leaders to its board, uniting industry voices to advance safety, innovation, and sustainability in U.S. flight training. WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, July 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Flight …

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Published on July 18, 2025 - 12:51 GMT

With the support of the European Union, OSCE handed over four CCTV cameras to Tajikistan’s Border Troops in Panj ...

As part of the third phase of the European Union-funded project “Stabilization of the Southern Border Region of Tajikistan with Afghanistan,” the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe handed over four video surveillance cameras to the Border Troops of the …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 23:19 GMT

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act - Commemorative Book released by Really Big Coloring Books® in St. Louis

The One Big Beautiful Bill Signed. Sealed. Delivered. July 4th, 2025, by President Donald J Trump. Authenticated U.S. Government Information by the GPO. ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The One Big Beautiful Bill …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 21:42 GMT

12 Years After the Largest Prison Hunger Strike in U.S. History, The Strike Film Helps Advocates' Call to End Solitary

Through more than 100 screenings across the country, The Strike film supports efforts to mobilize audiences to end the use of solitary confinement. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- July marks 12 years since …

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