MPs left hanging as Qantas charm offensive fails to launch

MPs left hanging as Qantas charm offensive fails to launch

Try as it might,Qantas can’t seem to avoid annoying members of federal parliament.

  • byMadeleine Heffernan andKishor Napier-Raman

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Vaile says energy crunch shows risk of shunning coal in net-zero push

Vaile says energy crunch shows risk of shunning coal in net-zero push

Whitehaven chairman Mark Vaile warns the global energy crisis is a reminder that investment in fossil fuels needs to continue for decades.

  • byNick Toscano
Beware moves to shut down ‘harmful’ debates
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Beware moves to shut down ‘harmful’ debates

The ability of well-educated,intelligent adult students to conduct open conversations without hemming in ideas and inquiry,however controversial,is part of a university’s purpose.

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‘Forced out by cancel culture’:Tudge condemns Vaile’s exit as Newcastle Uni chancellor

‘Forced out by cancel culture’:Tudge condemns Vaile’s exit as Newcastle Uni chancellor

But senior Newcastle University academics say there was widespread unhappiness among staff at Mr Vaile’s appointment due to his chairmanship of Whitehaven Coal.

  • byLisa Visentin
Mark Vaile quits Newcastle University chancellor role amid backlash over coal links

Mark Vaile quits Newcastle University chancellor role amid backlash over coal links

The former Nationals leader’s appointment as chancellor was met with significant backlash from staff,students and potential donors.

  • byLisa Visentin
Charm and disarm:Farm boy Dan Tehan embarks on diplomatic challenge

Charm and disarm:Farm boy Dan Tehan embarks on diplomatic challenge

A highly regarded diplomat before following his mother into politics,Dan Tehan has long been underestimated despite his reputation as Mr Fix-It.

  • byRob Harris
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Woolies plastic bags not strong enough to hold Banducci's $7.75m pay packet

Woolies plastic bags not strong enough to hold Banducci's $7.75m pay packet

How many plastic bags would you need to carry the $7.75 million worth of remuneration handed to Woolies boss Brad Banducci?

  • byColin Kruger