News for August 31, 2024

Eureka Free Press: Your pro-freedom Australian news source! (Bumper Edition)

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1. Next Aussie census to include gender identity question after radical Left's push
   The Australian Bureau of Statistics will include a gender identity question in the next Census, following intense pressure from progressive groups. This move, confirmed by Prime Minister Albanese, has caused division even within the Labor Party, with some members voicing concern over the push to include this question. Read more

2. Billionaire Gina Rinehart slams Australia's 'woke' education system; calls for tax cuts
   Gina Rinehart criticizes Australia’s education system, labeling it as “woke” and accusing it of teaching propaganda instead of facts. She also calls for tax cuts, linking high immigration levels to the worsening housing crisis. Read more

3. Green activists, climate alarmists block construction of dam for $1 billion gold mining development
   Environmental activists, supported by the Albanese government, are obstructing the construction of a $1 billion gold mining project, which would have provided significant economic opportunities for Indigenous Australians. Read more

4. Aussie soccer team with 5 trans players goes undefeated to win league championship
   An Australian soccer team featuring five transgender players won their league, raising serious concerns about fairness in women's sports. Read more

5. Australia backs Pacific Island leaders' move to implement policing plan to counter Communist China
   Australia has endorsed a regional policing plan with Pacific Island leaders to counter China’s growing influence in the region, despite objections from Chinese allies. Read more

6. Farmers from across Australia tell Albo gov't: 'Listen to us, not anti-farming activists, when it comes to what's best for us'
   Australian farmers demand that the government prioritize their voices over anti-farming activists who push policies harmful to the agricultural industry. Read more

7. More Aussie, British firms take action vs. big surveillance camera manufacturers with ties to CCP
   Australian and British companies are distancing themselves from Chinese surveillance camera manufacturers over concerns about their ties to the Chinese Communist Party, highlighting national security risks. Read more

8. Australia's COVID-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme to end next month despite approving less than 10 claims
   The national COVID-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme, criticized for its ineffectiveness, will end next month after approving fewer than 10 claims, raising concerns about government accountability. Read more

9. 'Heartless' Australian Senate rejects measure protecting babies who survive abortions
   The Senate’s rejection of a bill to mandate care for babies who survive abortions has been condemned as "heartless" by pro-life advocates. Read more

10. Calls mount to deport international students linked to 'ghost colleges'
    The government faces increasing pressure to deport international students linked to "ghost colleges," following a crackdown on fraudulent vocational education providers. Read more

11. Australia’s eSafety commissioner caught saying she wants to make ideas she disagrees with ‘illegal’
    Australia’s eSafety Commissioner sparked controversy by suggesting that ideas she disagrees with should be made illegal, prompting fears of increased censorship. Read more

12. More MPs call out ‘no jab, no play’ policy
    MPs are increasingly opposing the "no jab, no play" policy, criticizing it as unjust and a violation of human rights, especially in how it punishes unvaccinated parents. Read more

13. Aussie judge claims ‘sex is changeable’ amid rise of ‘gender wokeism’
    An Australian judge’s ruling that "sex is changeable" raises alarm over the judiciary’s alignment with radical gender ideology. Read more

14. ‘Excessive, unnecessary’ childhood vaccination leading to chronic illnesses
    Dr. Peter McCullough has raised concerns that excessive childhood vaccinations may be linked to an increase in chronic illnesses, questioning current public health policies. Read more

15. Senator Price lashes out at Albanese; says PM failed Northern Territory over ambitious green policies
    Senator Jacinta Price accuses Prime Minister Albanese of failing the Northern Territory with his green policies, which she argues harm local interests. Read more

16. New research shows Pfizer vax leads to rare, dangerous systemic capillary leak syndrome, some deaths
    New research links the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to a rare and dangerous condition known as systemic capillary leak syndrome, which has been associated with severe health outcomes. Read more

17. Australian gov't blocks COVID inquiry with teeth; attacks what it calls 'conspiracy theorists'
    The Albanese government blocked a bill that would establish a powerful COVID Commission of Inquiry, drawing criticism from conservative and minor parties. Read more

18. Amazon accused of employee surveillance in Australia
    Amazon faces accusations of employee surveillance during a Senate inquiry, despite denying the use of AI to monitor employees in Australia. Read more

19. Roberts claims Australia set to slide into dystopia after UK
    Senator Malcolm Roberts warns that Australia is on the brink of a dystopian future, similar to what he claims is happening in the UK, due to the erosion of free speech and increasing government overreach. Read more

20. Bombshell report shows the more doses one gets with mRNA vax, the higher the infection risk
    A new study reveals that the more doses of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine a person receives, the higher their risk of subsequent infection, raising serious questions about vaccine efficacy. Read more

21. Senate rejects Chinese Communist Party's claim over Taiwan
    The Australian Senate has passed a motion rejecting the Chinese Communist Party's claim of sovereignty over Taiwan, affirming that Taiwan’s status should be recognized separately from China. Read more

22. Indonesia, Australia ink defence treaty to check China
    Australia and Indonesia have signed a significant defence cooperation treaty aimed at enhancing military collaboration in response to China’s growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region. Read more

23. Solar plants in Northern Territory idle for 4 years over grid stability issues
    Despite millions spent on solar panels in the Northern Territory, the plants have been idle for four years due to grid stability concerns, highlighting challenges in the green energy push. Read more

24. Alarming report reveals excess deaths in Australia correlated to COVID vaccine uptake
    A peer-reviewed study has found a strong correlation between COVID-19 vaccine administration and excess deaths in Australia, suggesting a potential causal relationship. Read more

25. Court sides with trans woman in case against female-only app ban
    A Sydney court ruled in favor of a trans woman in a case against the female-only app Giggle, sparking debate over the legality of single-sex spaces. Read more

26. Australia’s national carrier Qantas to invest $80 million in carbon credits fund amid ‘climate insanity’

    Qantas is investing $80 million in a carbon credits fund to meet its climate targets, which many see as bowing to the radical green agenda. This move aligns with the government’s push for net zero, further burdening Australians who are already facing energy and cost-of-living crises. Read more

27. Aussies blast ‘sun tax’ madness; blasts energy companies for ‘rip off’ charges

    Outraged Australians are slamming the "Sun tax" on households with solar panels as another government-backed money grab. Critics argue it’s a scheme designed to rip off everyday Australians under the guise of green policies, further worsening the cost-of-living crisis. Read more

28. Christian Conference leader accused of racism, vilification after replacing ‘Welcome to Country’ with Psalm 24

    Dave Pellowe, a Christian conference leader, is under fire for replacing the politically charged "Welcome to Country" with a Psalm. Accusations of racism and vilification reflect the growing pressure on Christians to conform to leftist cultural rituals, sparking a debate on religious freedom. Read more

29. Roberts claims Australian Constitution ‘falls short of the comprehensive protection seen in American Constitution’

    Senator Malcolm Roberts argues that Australia’s Constitution fails to protect free speech as robustly as the American Constitution. He calls for enshrining free speech as a fundamental human right, reflecting the concerns of Australians who feel their liberties are under threat. Read more

30. Albanese gov’t slammed for ‘reckless renewables’ movement

    The Albanese government’s push for 100% renewables has been labeled reckless, with critics pointing out the hypocrisy of ignoring nuclear power. This move risks Australia’s energy security, leaving citizens to suffer the consequences of misguided green policies. Read more

31. New research reveals strong link between COVID boosters and excess death in Australia

    A new study suggests a troubling link between COVID-19 vaccine boosters and excess deaths in Australia, raising serious questions about the safety of repeated mRNA vaccinations. This finding fuels ongoing concerns about the lack of transparency and accountability in the government's COVID response. Read more

32. Globalist WHO using monkeypox outbreak to fast-track 2 vaccines

    The WHO is accused of exploiting the monkeypox outbreak to fast-track vaccines, benefiting pharmaceutical companies and furthering the globalist agenda. This tactic follows a familiar pattern seen during the COVID pandemic, where public health crises are used to consolidate power. Read more

33. Study reveals world was cooling for nearly 2,000 years, with warming beginning well before coal use increased

    A study challenges the mainstream climate narrative, revealing that the world was cooling for nearly 2,000 years, with warming starting well before the industrial era. This finding raises questions about the true causes of climate change and the agenda behind current environmental policies. Read more

34. Ex-foreign minister says AUKUS terrible for Australia’s national interests

    Former Foreign Minister Gareth Evans blasts the AUKUS deal, arguing it serves U.S. interests more than Australia’s, and criticizes the Albanese government for failing to reassess this strategic blunder. This critique resonates with Australians wary of foreign entanglements that don’t benefit the nation. Read more

35. US removes defence trade restrictions to UK, Australia to counter Communist China

    The U.S. has lifted defence trade restrictions on the UK and Australia, allowing faster tech sharing to counter China’s growing influence in the Indo-Pacific. This move underscores the tightening alliance against Communist China’s aggressive expansion. Read more

36. 7 Aussie doctors targeted by Big Food for curing diabetes

    Seven Australian doctors are under attack by the food industry for helping patients reverse type 2 diabetes through diet. Their advice, which goes against Big Food’s interests, has led to repeated complaints to medical boards, highlighting the ongoing war on independent health advice. Read more

37. Experts raise alarm as more Chinese EVs to flood Australian automotive market

    Concerns are mounting as more Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) enter the Australian market, despite their higher rates of reliability issues. This influx raises questions about the long-term sustainability and safety of embracing EVs from a nation with a questionable track record on quality control. Read more

38. NSW gov't extends coal plant to avoid $3B electricity bill spike until after next election
    The New South Wales government has extended the operation of the Eraring coal plant by two years to prevent a $3 billion electricity bill spike before the next state election. Critics argue this move is designed to avoid a pre-election price shock rather than address Australia's long-term energy challenges. Read more

39. Australia urged to take action after WHO declares mpox a global public health emergency
    Following the World Health Organization's declaration of mpox as a global public health emergency, Australia is under pressure to respond. This marks the second time in two years that mpox has been declared a public health emergency. Read more

40. Aussies slam Albo gov't push to force tax professionals to disclose mental health problems to clients
    Australians are outraged by a new law requiring tax professionals to disclose their mental health issues to clients. The law, backed by the Albanese government, has led to confusion and backlash from tax professionals and the public. Read more

41. Report: China waging information war vs. Australia to 'control' political discourse
    China is reportedly waging an "information war" against Australia using AI-operated social media accounts to influence political discourse. The Green Cicada Network targets U.S. political issues and divisive content in Australia, raising concerns about Chinese interference. Read more

42. IPA sees 'unprecedented dramatic surge' in Australia's population after record-breaking amounts of migrants
    Australia has experienced a dramatic surge in population due to record-breaking levels of migration under the Albanese government. The IPA criticises the government for pursuing a "Big Australia by stealth" policy, arguing that the current immigration system is not functioning effectively. Read more

43. Shorten launches new form of Digital ID verification
    NDIS Minister Bill Shorten has announed a new digital ID verification system, Trust Exchange (TEx), claiming it will enhance user control over personal data by offering more choice, consent, and trust. The system builds on existing digital ID infrastructure and is being developed with the Finance and Treasury Departments. Read more

44. Environmentalist decries wind farm hypocrisy; says it's not 'climate action but biodiversity vandalism'
    Environmental activist Steven Nowakowski has criticised wind farms for contributing to "biodiversity vandalism" rather than genuine climate action. He advocates for nuclear energy as a more effective and less harmful alternative to meet climate targets. Read more

45. Reef researchers question University of Melbourne study claiming Great Barrier Reef could die without 'net zero' push
    Researchers are questioning a University of Melbourne study claiming that the Great Barrier Reef could disappear without a push for "net zero" emissions. Critics argue that the study's data does not support the dire warnings being promoted by some politicians. Read more

46. 1.25 million small businesses at risk of shutting down amid cost-of-living pressures under Albo gov't
    Amid rising cost-of-living pressures under the Albanese government, 1.25 million small businesses are at risk of shutting down. Industry experts blame the controversial CFMEU for driving up construction costs and undermining competition, jeopardising infrastructure projects. Read more

47. Opposition calls for 'better,' not 'bigger' Australia; lashes out at Albo's Migration Bill
    Opposition leaders have called for a "better" rather than "bigger" Australia, criticising the Albanese government's proposed amendments to the Migration Act. They urge a more strategic approach to immigration, emphasising the need for thorough debate and consideration. Read more

48. Hanson hits 'gaslighting' PM for his confusing Makarrata comments

    Pauline Hanson has accused Prime Minister Albanese of "gaslighting" the public with his unclear stance on the Makarrata Commission. Hanson claims that Albanese is backpedaling on his promises, further dividing Australians and pushing the country down a dangerous path of division and resentment. Read more

49. Leading cardio claims COVID vax 'likely a carcinogen' following death of Aussie jab advocate Jane Hansen

    Dr. Aseem Malhotra, a well-known cardiologist, has suggested that the COVID-19 vaccine could be a "likely carcinogen" following the death of Australian vaccine advocate Jane Hansen. His controversial statements challenge the mainstream narrative and raise serious questions about vaccine safety. Read more

50. Bombshell report shows Myocarditis 20x to 50x greater association after mRNA vaccination

    A new study reveals a dramatically higher risk of myocarditis associated with mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. The findings suggest that the dangers of these vaccines may have been significantly underestimated, calling into question their continued use without further investigation. Read more