David Lunt
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Where it all went wrong: the case against John Howard is available for pre-order and you should get it just because it is going to make Alexander Downer very mad 😇 (You can also ask for it at your library 💖)
You can pre-order it at any of your faves
www.readings.com.au/product/9781...
You can pre-order it at any of your faves
www.readings.com.au/product/9781...
February 3, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Where it all went wrong: the case against John Howard is available for pre-order and you should get it just because it is going to make Alexander Downer very mad 😇 (You can also ask for it at your library 💖)
You can pre-order it at any of your faves
www.readings.com.au/product/9781...
You can pre-order it at any of your faves
www.readings.com.au/product/9781...
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We know how to cool our cities and towns. So why aren’t we doing it?
theconversation.com/we-know-how-...
theconversation.com/we-know-how-...
We know how to cool our cities and towns. So why aren’t we doing it?
Cities swelter in heatwaves - they heat up faster and stay hotter. But Australia has few strategies to cool them. Here’s how we could shift from laggard to leader.
theconversation.com
February 2, 2026 at 8:28 PM
We know how to cool our cities and towns. So why aren’t we doing it?
theconversation.com/we-know-how-...
theconversation.com/we-know-how-...
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The position of Leibler, Segal, ECAJ et al is now the position - willingly or otherwise - of Premiers and the PM.
Such support for a foreign, genocidal power has been translated into suppression of protest and free speech.
And most of the political and media establishment seems fine with that.
Such support for a foreign, genocidal power has been translated into suppression of protest and free speech.
And most of the political and media establishment seems fine with that.
February 2, 2026 at 11:16 AM
The position of Leibler, Segal, ECAJ et al is now the position - willingly or otherwise - of Premiers and the PM.
Such support for a foreign, genocidal power has been translated into suppression of protest and free speech.
And most of the political and media establishment seems fine with that.
Such support for a foreign, genocidal power has been translated into suppression of protest and free speech.
And most of the political and media establishment seems fine with that.
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You still don’t hear much about actual climate change, climate heating, fossil fuel pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, the need for dramatic & urgent action.
We have to realise that these days now are our relatively cool era compared to future years.
Young of today won’t know life as we knew it.
We have to realise that these days now are our relatively cool era compared to future years.
Young of today won’t know life as we knew it.
I heard a disturbing but compelling fact yesterday - on ABC News 24 (must have snuck it in before management got to them) - in the last century there was 6 days above 45degrees in an area in Aust - but this century - there has been 6 days already.
Anyone hear this too? #auspol
Anyone hear this too? #auspol
February 2, 2026 at 11:18 AM
You still don’t hear much about actual climate change, climate heating, fossil fuel pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, the need for dramatic & urgent action.
We have to realise that these days now are our relatively cool era compared to future years.
Young of today won’t know life as we knew it.
We have to realise that these days now are our relatively cool era compared to future years.
Young of today won’t know life as we knew it.
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A 60% jump in EU LNG imports from the U.S. in 2025 managed to drive up greenhouse gas emissions on both sides of the Atlantic - in the EU from the burning of the gas, and in the U.S. by prompting a shift to coal-fired generation as prices rose.
January 31, 2026 at 5:31 AM
A 60% jump in EU LNG imports from the U.S. in 2025 managed to drive up greenhouse gas emissions on both sides of the Atlantic - in the EU from the burning of the gas, and in the U.S. by prompting a shift to coal-fired generation as prices rose.
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And now for some good news. A 13 year old has been hailed as a hero after swimming through rough water for four hours to get help for his mum and two siblings who had been swept out to sea on a paddle-board. After raising the alarm, his family was found 14km off shore.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
Teenager makes 'superhuman' swim to save family swept out to sea
A 13-year-old boy has been hailed a hero after swimming four hours through rough seas to get help for his mother and two siblings, who were swept out to sea on an inflatable paddleboard in WA's South ...
www.abc.net.au
February 2, 2026 at 6:14 AM
And now for some good news. A 13 year old has been hailed as a hero after swimming through rough water for four hours to get help for his mum and two siblings who had been swept out to sea on a paddle-board. After raising the alarm, his family was found 14km off shore.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
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www.theguardian.com/australia-ne... The Victorian opposition leader, Jess Wilson, has pulled out of an event headlined by Barnaby Joyce, after the premier accused her of “cosying up” to One Nation.
Victorian opposition leader pulls out of event headlined by Barnaby Joyce after premier accuses her of ‘cosying up’ to One Nation
Exclusive: Jess Wilson will no longer speak at Across Victoria Alliance conference in Horsham due to ‘unavoidable scheduling conflict’
www.theguardian.com
February 2, 2026 at 7:41 AM
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne... The Victorian opposition leader, Jess Wilson, has pulled out of an event headlined by Barnaby Joyce, after the premier accused her of “cosying up” to One Nation.
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Last week, Rob Hirst, drummer for Midnight Oil, died far too young
For those of you who don't know the Oils, well, you have a treat in store - they were the real deal.
Here is one of my favourites, an album track.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbNu...
For those of you who don't know the Oils, well, you have a treat in store - they were the real deal.
Here is one of my favourites, an album track.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbNu...
Shakers and Movers (2011 Remaster)
YouTube video by Midnight Oil - Topic
www.youtube.com
February 2, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Last week, Rob Hirst, drummer for Midnight Oil, died far too young
For those of you who don't know the Oils, well, you have a treat in store - they were the real deal.
Here is one of my favourites, an album track.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbNu...
For those of you who don't know the Oils, well, you have a treat in store - they were the real deal.
Here is one of my favourites, an album track.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbNu...
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February 1, 2026 at 11:57 PM
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Fuck all the way off with that shit. That was very much a choice the Libs and Nats made for themselves at a time when bipartisanship could not have been more important.
These people are nothing opportunistic ghouls and should be remembered as such
These people are nothing opportunistic ghouls and should be remembered as such
February 2, 2026 at 1:26 AM
Fuck all the way off with that shit. That was very much a choice the Libs and Nats made for themselves at a time when bipartisanship could not have been more important.
These people are nothing opportunistic ghouls and should be remembered as such
These people are nothing opportunistic ghouls and should be remembered as such
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Israel bombed tents in Gaza today, killed at least 30 people including children, and the death toll is likely to rise
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Children and police officers among at least 30 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza
Deadly attacks launched day before border crossing due to open as part of ceasefire deal
www.theguardian.com
January 31, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Israel bombed tents in Gaza today, killed at least 30 people including children, and the death toll is likely to rise
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
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On this Pride March day in Victoria a big thank you to Premier Jacinta Allen for slapping down that atrocious, despicable, anti trans Murdoch goon Rachel Baxendale. Imagine on Pride day being so hateful to the most vulnerable of at risk children
#ThankYouJacintaAllen 🌈
On this Pride March day in Victoria a big thank you to Premier Jacinta Allen for slapping down that atrocious, despicable, anti trans Murdoch goon Rachel Baxendale. Imagine on Pride day being so hateful to the most vulnerable of at risk children
#ThankYouJacintaAllen 🌈
February 1, 2026 at 7:17 AM
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On this Pride March day in Victoria a big thank you to Premier Jacinta Allen for slapping down that atrocious, despicable, anti trans Murdoch goon Rachel Baxendale. Imagine on Pride day being so hateful to the most vulnerable of at risk children
#ThankYouJacintaAllen 🌈
On this Pride March day in Victoria a big thank you to Premier Jacinta Allen for slapping down that atrocious, despicable, anti trans Murdoch goon Rachel Baxendale. Imagine on Pride day being so hateful to the most vulnerable of at risk children
#ThankYouJacintaAllen 🌈
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Latest debacles at the State Library of Victoria: an arresting report by Gideon Haigh. Is the Board illegal as well as awful? Is the withdrawn 'restructure' proceeding by stealth (cultural vandalism, expertise-jettisoning, giant video screens in the Dome, etc)?
www.cricketetal.com/p/whats-stil...
www.cricketetal.com/p/whats-stil...
What's (Still) Happening at the State Library of Victoria?
GH catches up
www.cricketetal.com
February 1, 2026 at 10:32 AM
Latest debacles at the State Library of Victoria: an arresting report by Gideon Haigh. Is the Board illegal as well as awful? Is the withdrawn 'restructure' proceeding by stealth (cultural vandalism, expertise-jettisoning, giant video screens in the Dome, etc)?
www.cricketetal.com/p/whats-stil...
www.cricketetal.com/p/whats-stil...
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Labor has invited the head of the country that is still doing this to millions of occupied people for a state visit - it’s hard to believe really.
January 31, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Labor has invited the head of the country that is still doing this to millions of occupied people for a state visit - it’s hard to believe really.
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Oh. My. God. Chomsky talking about the 'hysteria' that has developed about the abuse of women and giving Epstein advice on how to handle the media. In 2019. The Media studies discipline and much of the left should reflect on the power given to this one flawed man to shape generations of thought.
January 31, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Oh. My. God. Chomsky talking about the 'hysteria' that has developed about the abuse of women and giving Epstein advice on how to handle the media. In 2019. The Media studies discipline and much of the left should reflect on the power given to this one flawed man to shape generations of thought.
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After the deadly climate change-amplified weather recently, the Luxon Govt claimed it is taking action on climate change.
But their actions actually make climate change worse by increasing emissions.
Here is the evidence👇
But their actions actually make climate change worse by increasing emissions.
Here is the evidence👇
Fifteen ways Luxon is increasing climate pollution (and the one way he says he is making it better but is not) - Greenpeace Aotearoa
After the deadly storms, made worse by climate change, the Luxon Govt has tried to claim that it takes climate change seriously. But here are 15 pollution policies that speak louder than words.
www.greenpeace.org
February 1, 2026 at 6:39 AM
After the deadly climate change-amplified weather recently, the Luxon Govt claimed it is taking action on climate change.
But their actions actually make climate change worse by increasing emissions.
Here is the evidence👇
But their actions actually make climate change worse by increasing emissions.
Here is the evidence👇
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“I think it's very unedifying that in a summer of climate crises, where cost of living and the housing crisis continues to be at the front of people's minds, the Coalition, rather than focusing on those things, are just focused on themselves,” says Larissa Waters. satpa.pe/tm7DFQY
Exclusive: Larissa Waters on the Greens’ pitch to Labor
In an interview with The Saturday Paper, the leader of the Australian Greens outlines her vision for the party as a ‘happy outcome’ of the split between the Liberal and National parties.
satpa.pe
January 31, 2026 at 8:32 AM
“I think it's very unedifying that in a summer of climate crises, where cost of living and the housing crisis continues to be at the front of people's minds, the Coalition, rather than focusing on those things, are just focused on themselves,” says Larissa Waters. satpa.pe/tm7DFQY
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Govts, the legal system, and business all wonder why Australians don't trust "the system". #auspol #auslaw #business #corruption
January 30, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Govts, the legal system, and business all wonder why Australians don't trust "the system". #auspol #auslaw #business #corruption
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Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar sprayed with an unknown substance at an event in Minneapolis
January 29, 2026 at 6:26 AM
Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar sprayed with an unknown substance at an event in Minneapolis
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Excellent statement from Zali Steggall.
The PM needs to realize that caving in to the Israel lobby is the last thing that will deliver 'social cohesion' for Australia.
If he is looking for national unity, and greater safety for Jews, inviting a genocide enthusiast will not deliver. #auspol
The PM needs to realize that caving in to the Israel lobby is the last thing that will deliver 'social cohesion' for Australia.
If he is looking for national unity, and greater safety for Jews, inviting a genocide enthusiast will not deliver. #auspol
January 30, 2026 at 11:16 AM
Excellent statement from Zali Steggall.
The PM needs to realize that caving in to the Israel lobby is the last thing that will deliver 'social cohesion' for Australia.
If he is looking for national unity, and greater safety for Jews, inviting a genocide enthusiast will not deliver. #auspol
The PM needs to realize that caving in to the Israel lobby is the last thing that will deliver 'social cohesion' for Australia.
If he is looking for national unity, and greater safety for Jews, inviting a genocide enthusiast will not deliver. #auspol
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McIntosh’s complaint said the knowledge that the child actors depict such scenes was "grotesque and a clear contravention of the ABC’s Code of Practice".
If only she was as concerned about the grotesque actual treatment of First Nations children by LNP govts.
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/j...
If only she was as concerned about the grotesque actual treatment of First Nations children by LNP govts.
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/j...
Liberal MP complains to ABC managing director about Tony Armstrong’s satire special
Melissa McIntosh, who claims Always Was Tonight violated ABC charter, has been dubbed the ‘Liberal party fun police’ by the Greens
www.theguardian.com
January 30, 2026 at 9:46 AM
McIntosh’s complaint said the knowledge that the child actors depict such scenes was "grotesque and a clear contravention of the ABC’s Code of Practice".
If only she was as concerned about the grotesque actual treatment of First Nations children by LNP govts.
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/j...
If only she was as concerned about the grotesque actual treatment of First Nations children by LNP govts.
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/j...
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Hanson was a Liberal in the Howard mould. He said nothing about Hanson and only started putting her last as a tactical measure (not a pushback on policies) after the 1998 Qld election scare. He embraced her polices - which were variations of his One Australia platform
Just your regular reminder that John Howard never pushed back against Pauline Hanson and One Nation policies. He embraced them, which is how he outflanked them, while also setting the stage for what the Liberals are today. The myth that he 'pushed back' truly needs to die.
January 29, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Hanson was a Liberal in the Howard mould. He said nothing about Hanson and only started putting her last as a tactical measure (not a pushback on policies) after the 1998 Qld election scare. He embraced her polices - which were variations of his One Australia platform