Caroline
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3/ Looks like somebody's gonna get charged with assaulting a police officer, as Labor MP Anthony D’Adam reckons he saw police throw somebody to the ground & be punched by them repeatedly:
February 9, 2026 at 9:40 AM
3/ Looks like somebody's gonna get charged with assaulting a police officer, as Labor MP Anthony D’Adam reckons he saw police throw somebody to the ground & be punched by them repeatedly:
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Watchdog launches investigation into head of Australia’s anti-corruption commission over defence work
Watchdog launches investigation into head of Australia’s anti-corruption commission over defence work
National Anti-Corruption Commission investigation under way over Paul Brereton’s assistance to ADF watchdog
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The watchdog overseeing the national anti-corruption body is investigating the agency’s commissioner, Paul Brereton, over two matters related to his involvement with the defence force.
The office of the inspector of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (Nacc), Gail Furness, has confirmed it was investigating “complaints of agency maladministration or officer misconduct concerning two matters” related to Brereton. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2026 at 6:47 AM
Watchdog launches investigation into head of Australia’s anti-corruption commission over defence work
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The job-ready graduate scheme has been amongst the worst educational policies in recent history, and that’s a competitive and crowded policy field. It’s cratered enrolments in creative, cultural, and artistic fields at a time when... https://benhr.xyz/2026/02/09/the-jobready-graduate-scheme-has.html
Ben Harris-Roxas
benhr.xyz
February 8, 2026 at 11:27 PM
The job-ready graduate scheme has been amongst the worst educational policies in recent history, and that’s a competitive and crowded policy field. It’s cratered enrolments in creative, cultural, and artistic fields at a time when... https://benhr.xyz/2026/02/09/the-jobready-graduate-scheme-has.html
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Herald Sun: Multiple MPs from the Victorian Coalition in state parliament have approached Pauline Hanson’s One Nation about defecting from the opposition, Federal MP Barnaby Joyce has claimed
www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victori... ($)
archive version: archive.is/bGM48 (no paywall) #springst
www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victori... ($)
archive version: archive.is/bGM48 (no paywall) #springst
www.heraldsun.com.au
February 9, 2026 at 4:43 AM
Herald Sun: Multiple MPs from the Victorian Coalition in state parliament have approached Pauline Hanson’s One Nation about defecting from the opposition, Federal MP Barnaby Joyce has claimed
www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victori... ($)
archive version: archive.is/bGM48 (no paywall) #springst
www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victori... ($)
archive version: archive.is/bGM48 (no paywall) #springst
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I'm at the 'Across Victoria' conference in Horsham. Not a single speaker has acknowledged traditional owners, which is a nice summary of the vibes here today.
its wall to wall right wing parties. Noticeable angst about the Nats weak position on mining.
its wall to wall right wing parties. Noticeable angst about the Nats weak position on mining.
February 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM
I'm at the 'Across Victoria' conference in Horsham. Not a single speaker has acknowledged traditional owners, which is a nice summary of the vibes here today.
its wall to wall right wing parties. Noticeable angst about the Nats weak position on mining.
its wall to wall right wing parties. Noticeable angst about the Nats weak position on mining.
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Cartoonist Jon Kudelka has passed away, his wife Margaret has confirmed.
www.facebook.com/margaret.kud...
www.facebook.com/margaret.kud...
February 9, 2026 at 1:40 AM
Cartoonist Jon Kudelka has passed away, his wife Margaret has confirmed.
www.facebook.com/margaret.kud...
www.facebook.com/margaret.kud...
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I never noticed this either.
February 8, 2026 at 7:09 PM
I never noticed this either.
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Andre Ventura of Chega (change) running on anti-immigratiom slogans like "this isn't Bangladesh" and "Portugal is ours" has lost the Portugal presidential election in a landslide.
He was second on 23% to 31% in the first round but losing about 30-70 in the run-off to socialist António José Seguro
He was second on 23% to 31% in the first round but losing about 30-70 in the run-off to socialist António José Seguro
February 8, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Andre Ventura of Chega (change) running on anti-immigratiom slogans like "this isn't Bangladesh" and "Portugal is ours" has lost the Portugal presidential election in a landslide.
He was second on 23% to 31% in the first round but losing about 30-70 in the run-off to socialist António José Seguro
He was second on 23% to 31% in the first round but losing about 30-70 in the run-off to socialist António José Seguro
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Monday. The lawyer has a reputation for spontanous democratic transmissions. Minimise the refund. Tooth, chin, or leg? Monday.
February 8, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Monday. The lawyer has a reputation for spontanous democratic transmissions. Minimise the refund. Tooth, chin, or leg? Monday.
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Say an Indigenous protestor burns the Australian flag in protest at Indigenous incarceration rates and deaths in custody. Are we going to lock them up too?
February 8, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Say an Indigenous protestor burns the Australian flag in protest at Indigenous incarceration rates and deaths in custody. Are we going to lock them up too?
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One Nation are the "hang them from 10 foot poles party" - but we in the National Party believe that people should be hanged from 20 foot poles!
Vote 1 National Party - 20 foot poles.
Vote 1 National Party - 20 foot poles.
February 8, 2026 at 11:47 AM
One Nation are the "hang them from 10 foot poles party" - but we in the National Party believe that people should be hanged from 20 foot poles!
Vote 1 National Party - 20 foot poles.
Vote 1 National Party - 20 foot poles.
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I see Barnaby Joyce is referring to migrant’s place of birth as “shitholes” just like Trump
And he did this on Karl Stefanovic’s new podcast which featured Pauline Hanson as first guest.
Gee Karl, as promised, ur new gig is sooo “different”
And he did this on Karl Stefanovic’s new podcast which featured Pauline Hanson as first guest.
Gee Karl, as promised, ur new gig is sooo “different”
February 8, 2026 at 9:16 PM
I see Barnaby Joyce is referring to migrant’s place of birth as “shitholes” just like Trump
And he did this on Karl Stefanovic’s new podcast which featured Pauline Hanson as first guest.
Gee Karl, as promised, ur new gig is sooo “different”
And he did this on Karl Stefanovic’s new podcast which featured Pauline Hanson as first guest.
Gee Karl, as promised, ur new gig is sooo “different”
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"burning or desecrating a flag is not peaceful political debate – it is an abhorrent act designed to provoke, offend and divide"
Not necessarily. It may be expressing simply that a person is extremely appalled.
Not necessarily. It may be expressing simply that a person is extremely appalled.
February 8, 2026 at 12:21 PM
"burning or desecrating a flag is not peaceful political debate – it is an abhorrent act designed to provoke, offend and divide"
Not necessarily. It may be expressing simply that a person is extremely appalled.
Not necessarily. It may be expressing simply that a person is extremely appalled.
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Rebekha Sharkie: We need to ban the burning of our flag!
Australians: We are making stir fry from the animals on our coat of arms. Go fuck yourself and the performative emu you rode in on.
Australians: We are making stir fry from the animals on our coat of arms. Go fuck yourself and the performative emu you rode in on.
My view is that people should be allowed to burn their own national symbol as an expression of disgust. (Not however if it is done in a fashion designed to incite or vilify). I see it as an important safety valve that people be allowed to express disgust that strongly.
February 8, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Rebekha Sharkie: We need to ban the burning of our flag!
Australians: We are making stir fry from the animals on our coat of arms. Go fuck yourself and the performative emu you rode in on.
Australians: We are making stir fry from the animals on our coat of arms. Go fuck yourself and the performative emu you rode in on.
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Not the usual right-wingers but now Rebekha Sharkie supporting anti-flagburning laws and (sigh) citing an IPA #pollshapedobject in support archive.md/TzyPv
archive.md
February 8, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Not the usual right-wingers but now Rebekha Sharkie supporting anti-flagburning laws and (sigh) citing an IPA #pollshapedobject in support archive.md/TzyPv
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Dad used to say "Things are crook in Tallarook."
There was more, but I forgot it.
Where did it come from?
There was more, but I forgot it.
Where did it come from?
February 8, 2026 at 11:27 AM
Dad used to say "Things are crook in Tallarook."
There was more, but I forgot it.
Where did it come from?
There was more, but I forgot it.
Where did it come from?
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Juno recognises herself for the first time
February 8, 2026 at 11:06 AM
Juno recognises herself for the first time
It’s almost as if splitting up for the second time in a year after having politicked so hard on the murder of 15 people, wouldn’t endear you to people who say they would rather vote for ON than the Coalition #auspol
#Newspoll The One Nation primary is 27 and the Coalition primary is 18
February 8, 2026 at 11:04 AM
It’s almost as if splitting up for the second time in a year after having politicked so hard on the murder of 15 people, wouldn’t endear you to people who say they would rather vote for ON than the Coalition #auspol
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In 1941 my father took this photograph on his way to Tobruk.
He always said how moved he was to know that the local people honoured & cared for the Australian dead. The current rulers of what Dad, a good Baptist boy, called The Holy Land, clearly do not #Gaza
He always said how moved he was to know that the local people honoured & cared for the Australian dead. The current rulers of what Dad, a good Baptist boy, called The Holy Land, clearly do not #Gaza
February 8, 2026 at 7:52 AM
In 1941 my father took this photograph on his way to Tobruk.
He always said how moved he was to know that the local people honoured & cared for the Australian dead. The current rulers of what Dad, a good Baptist boy, called The Holy Land, clearly do not #Gaza
He always said how moved he was to know that the local people honoured & cared for the Australian dead. The current rulers of what Dad, a good Baptist boy, called The Holy Land, clearly do not #Gaza
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ok this is a lot. even for me.
Bill Ackman's fund, Pershing Square, manages 18 billion dollars for wealthy clients, billions of it for the Harvard Endowment
Anyways here he is uncritically eating up conspiracy slop from Naomi Wolf about stolen NYC elections
Anyways here he is uncritically eating up conspiracy slop from Naomi Wolf about stolen NYC elections
February 8, 2026 at 7:28 AM
ok this is a lot. even for me.
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Submissions to the parliamentary inquiry into the CSIRO have a consistent theme.
Funding of public science and medicine in Australia is too fragmented, short-term, and reactive. It ignores the fact that sovereign capacity for R&D is essential national infrastructure.
Funding of public science and medicine in Australia is too fragmented, short-term, and reactive. It ignores the fact that sovereign capacity for R&D is essential national infrastructure.
February 8, 2026 at 12:34 AM
Submissions to the parliamentary inquiry into the CSIRO have a consistent theme.
Funding of public science and medicine in Australia is too fragmented, short-term, and reactive. It ignores the fact that sovereign capacity for R&D is essential national infrastructure.
Funding of public science and medicine in Australia is too fragmented, short-term, and reactive. It ignores the fact that sovereign capacity for R&D is essential national infrastructure.
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Remember…
If the Naomi be Klein
you’re doing just fine.
If the Naomi be Wolf
Oh, buddy. Big ooof!
If the Naomi be Klein
you’re doing just fine.
If the Naomi be Wolf
Oh, buddy. Big ooof!
February 8, 2026 at 7:32 AM
Remember…
If the Naomi be Klein
you’re doing just fine.
If the Naomi be Wolf
Oh, buddy. Big ooof!
If the Naomi be Klein
you’re doing just fine.
If the Naomi be Wolf
Oh, buddy. Big ooof!
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They can't even describe it as "A useless bunch of incompetent wankers have - once again - demonstrated what a pathetic bunch of irredeemable fucking morons they are."
Because of woke.
Because of woke.
February 8, 2026 at 7:34 AM
They can't even describe it as "A useless bunch of incompetent wankers have - once again - demonstrated what a pathetic bunch of irredeemable fucking morons they are."
Because of woke.
Because of woke.