The Quiet Australian

The Quiet Invasion: What the Algorithm Is Doing to Our Children

A reflective look at how constant digital exposure is reshaping children’s minds — eroding calm, empathy, and innocence in the age of endless screens.

Nov 10 • 

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The Western democratic world is at a 'civilisational moment'

Australia's democracy, freedoms and lifestyle are under threat. John Anderson explains the dangers the future holds in this ABC article - It's lengthy…

Nov 2 • 

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October 2025

Powering a Nation: Why Low-Cost Energy Is the Key to Rebuilding Industry

Without affordable, firm energy, a nation cannot stand on its own.

Oct 27 • 

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The Missing Brains: Australia’s Dependence on Foreign Chips

Australia calls itself a smart nation, yet we can’t make the chips that power our future — or protect it.

Oct 23 • 

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Australia’s Hollowed-Out Economy

How Australia lost the industries that built it — and why rebuilding them is key to the nation’s independence.

Oct 19 • 

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When Life Knocks You Sideways

A PERSONAL PONDERING

Oct 6 • 

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Go Gently on This Earth: Balanced Power for Australia’s Future

Australia needs an energy system that works for the environment, industry and people. Renewables with batteries alone can’t deliver reliability. A…

Oct 3 • 

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September 2025

Net Zero with Mass Migration? Don't Kid Yourself

Why Net Zero Isn’t Zero

Sep 21 • 

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Australia and the Coming Water Wars

Here’s the thing about Australia: we’ll argue all day about climate targets, pronouns, or whether the four-day week is a blessing or a curse, but the…

Sep 6 • 

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August 2025

When Private Lives Become Headlines

An AFL player comes out as bisexual, but should sexuality still be headline news? True equality comes when private lives remain private.

Aug 29 • 

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Where Is the Outrage for Ukraine?

“Nearly 20,000 Ukrainian children have been abducted for re-education — so why is the world so quiet?”

Aug 26 • 

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The Four-Day Work Week: Denying the Obvious

If we want higher wages, better living standards, and a stronger economy, the answer isn’t to do less work

Aug 22 • 

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