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Stephen Smith

September 2024

Boats were pushed ashore by floodwaters from Hurricane Helene in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Hurricane Helene kills 64 in US, leaves $37b damage bill

Hurricane Helene has killed dozens of people and knocked out power to millions across several US states, as the threat of flooding and dam bursts continues.

August 2024

Happy holidays for some. Garachico town of Tenerife.

The Canary Islands are revolting against British tourists

Permanent residents are dependent on an industry overwhelming their towns and destroying the environment.

January 2023

Millions of workers opt out of union membership.

It would be folly to label millions of workers as ‘free riders’

There are good reasons why unions can’t charge bargaining fees to non-members – and the Albanese government would be foolhardy to re-open the issue.

Original URL: https://www.afr.com/by/stephen-smith-p536ot