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www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07... No surprises here. Although it’s a club, even a lot of doctors can’t stand neurosurgeons. We used to have a joke in emergency: “what’s the difference between God and a neurosurgeon?“ A: “God doesn’t think he’s a neurosurgeon“
When video of this surgeon went viral, those who worked with him weren't shocked
It took a viral video for Australia to see a side of a celebrated neurosurgeon that some of his colleagues and patients had known about for years.
www.abc.net.au
July 21, 2025 at 4:49 AM
How Netanyahu Prolonged the War in Gaza to Stay in Power www.nytimes.com/2025/07/11/m...
How Netanyahu Prolonged the War in Gaza to Stay in Power
www.nytimes.com
July 11, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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As House Republicans pass a budget bill that takes from the poor to finance tax cuts predominantly for the rich, Trump is hosting a dinner for investors in his crypto business who spent a total of $394 million to gain access to him. It's clear who they really serve.
May 23, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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According to ProPublica, more than a dozen top executive branch officials and congressional aides sold stocks just before Trump's "Liberation Day" market crash. 

Today would be a great day to ban public servants from trading stocks, don't you think?
More Than a Dozen U.S. Officials Sold Stocks Before Trump’s Tariffs Sent the Market Plunging
Records show well-timed trades by executive branch employees and congressional aides. Even if they had no insider inform
www.propublica.org
May 22, 2025 at 7:45 PM
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne... you could see this coming a mile away: The Nats would never get any power again, have to work harder and get paid less and the Libs need the numbers!
Nationals and Liberals lob private criticisms against Ley and Littleproud as Coalition looks set to reunite
Reconciliation would be a win for Sussan Ley but, according to one senior Liberal MP, jeopardises David Littleproud’s leadership of National party
www.theguardian.com
May 22, 2025 at 7:46 PM
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04... sums up the LNP: They think the rules do apply to them/their constituents
Peter Dutton failed to declare his interest in a family trust for two years
A Four Corners investigation finds Opposition Leader Peter Dutton failed to disclose his interest in a family trust for two years.
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April 27, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Kelly: When I was flying in combat over Iraq during the first Gulf War, I didn’t expect that there was a 10-year-old kid sitting in South Africa who would one day become the richest guy in the world and call me a traitor for doing my job. Now, he kind of acts like a 12-year-old kid
March 12, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Dutton denies deliberately keeping himself in dark over fake caravan terror plot
March 11, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Peter Dutton repeatedly charged taxpayers for flights coinciding with fundraisers
March 11, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Donald Trump is turning America into a mafia state
March 8, 2025 at 6:32 AM
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Let this sink in.
March 5, 2025 at 1:11 AM
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Courage and honor come in many forms.
February 25, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Britain’s net zero economy is booming, CBI says
February 24, 2025 at 9:05 AM
From saviour to Judas… How Trump’s pivot on Russia also endangers his own country This is brave, true and savage👏👏
February 23, 2025 at 6:58 AM
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🇺🇸 you cannot be serious!
David Rowe exposes you
February 21, 2025 at 1:12 PM
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02... “Like households are focussing on every dollar they spend, so too is the Victorian government” - this a line from the LNP and not economic reality: just a shot for cheap votes.
Thousands of Victorian public sector jobs to be axed in spending review
Premier Jacinta Allan announces a review of public sector spending that could see up to 3,000 public sector workers made redundant.
www.abc.net.au
February 20, 2025 at 3:40 AM
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Bosses: "We will have your most expensive steak and wine, please."

Waiter: "That'll be $1,000 all up."

Peter Dutton: "No worries, just put it on the taxpayer tab."

When your priorities are providing the bosses with free lunches, you are out of touch.
February 12, 2025 at 8:19 AM