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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 15, 2021: Police patrol the streets of Melbourne at the start of a 'circuit breaker' lockdown imposed suddenly by the Victorian Government. This is due to increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases in north western Melbourne.- PHOTOGRAPH BY Chris Putnam / Future Publishing (Photo credit should read Chris Putnam/Future Publishing via Getty Images)

One misstep for science, one giant leap in distrust

From Covid lockdowns to the Great Barrier Reef, bushfires, Murray-Darling water allocations and the environment: overreach by experts has bred popular distrust and conspiracy theories.

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The latest report should ring alarm bells – but not just about climate. Is this an excellent tool of propaganda, or is it a scientific statement?

Chicken Little propaganda dressed up as science

The Bureau of Meteorology and the CSIRO have delivered their biennial dose of depression about the climate, but their report ignores a slew of positive environmental changes.

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The northern and central Great Barrier Reef have recorded their highest amount of coral cover since the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) began monitoring 36 years ago., Published on Thursday, AIMS’ Annual Summary Report on Coral Reef Condition for 2021/22 shows another year of increased coral cover across much of the Reef., In the 87 representative reefs surveyed between August 2021 and May 2022, average hard coral cover in the region north of Cooktown increased to 36% (from 27% in 2021) and to 33% in the central Great Barrier Reef (from 26% in 2021). However, average coral cover in the southern region (from Proserpine to Gladstone) decreased from 38% in 2021 to 34%. Picture: AIMS,

The reef is strong, so stop the scare campaign

The results of the annual reef survey show brilliant coral coverage. Time to set aside the doom and celebrate.

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos OCTOBER 22nd, 2021: The Minister for Education and Youth Alan Tudge spoke to the media during a press conference in Parliament House, Canberra. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Gary Ramage

Education must never be left to the so-called elite

The more they oppose changes, the more confident the Coalition can be that it has community support.

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Peter Harrison inspecting reefs at North Point, Lizard Island. These reefs are recovering well naturally, following impacts like cyclones and coral bleaching.In the 'coral IVF' process, Southern Cross University's Professor Peter Harrison collects coral spawn, fertilises them in artificial ponds and then releases the coral larvae onto damaged areas of the Great Barrier Reef near Lizard Island. --. PIC: Joshua Hamilton

Too much coral is not enough – but it’s not good either

Fabulous news about the Great Barrier Reef poses only a minor problem for those who have convinced the world that the reef is on its last legs.

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Townsville, Qld - July 22, 2020 - Former James Cook University professor Peter Ridd - Photo: Cameron Laird/The Australian

Lift the heavy hand smothering academic dissent

It’s official. The High Court ruled that I was legally fired for 18 counts of serious misconduct – and I am proud of every one of them.

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Science and media doomsayers ignore good news on reef

Science and media doomsayers ignore good news on reef

Remarkably, even the excellent news of record coral still has the scientists pessimistic.

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Great Barrier Reef groups score own goal

Great Barrier Reef groups score own goal

Don’t blame China; ‘the science’ as pushed by Australian organisations has hurt our reputation.

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Woman yelling into a bullhorn on an urban street voicing her displaeasure during a protest or demonstration, close up side view of her face. Picture: iStock to go with question: Should I include my involvement with political and activist groups on my resume?

In many respects, unis will smother academic freedom

The University of Sydney has treated Education Minister Alan Tudge with complete contempt within hours of the new academic free speech bill passing through parliament.

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Australia’s education mafia must be stopped

Educationists have been responsible for so many crazy ideas. These ‘experts’ have failed us miserably.

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