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"the government, while refusing to tackle tough but needed structural change in challenging areas, tinkers at the edges, thinks short term and grins at its opponent’s apparent collapse, which gives it cover for its own lack of brave reform."🎯
Labor's inaction enables the rise of far-right populism.
Labor's inaction enables the rise of far-right populism.
Coalition squabbling and Labor tinkering leave us in a dangerous vacuum. One Nation filling it is a nightmare in the making | Zoe Daniel
Coalition squabbling and Labor tinkering leave us in a dangerous vacuum. One Nation filling it is a nightmare in the making | Zoe Daniel
Brave reform remains in the too hard basket for both major parties and I suspect that won’t be enough for struggling Australians. In that, One Nation’s rise is a threat to us all
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What did you do when the Earth was burning and democracy was failing?
If you’re the federal Coalition of 2026 you squabbled among yourselves and prioritised personal ambition over community and country. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2026 at 10:41 PM
"the government, while refusing to tackle tough but needed structural change in challenging areas, tinkers at the edges, thinks short term and grins at its opponent’s apparent collapse, which gives it cover for its own lack of brave reform."🎯
Labor's inaction enables the rise of far-right populism.
Labor's inaction enables the rise of far-right populism.
Reposted by Liz Furler
Reposted by Liz Furler
Dashcam footage shows grass fires starting on the side of a road in north-east Victoria this week.
The Country Fire Authority says a mechanical fault with a truck travelling on the road caused 11 fires.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
The Country Fire Authority says a mechanical fault with a truck travelling on the road caused 11 fires.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
Drivers urged to be cautious as footage shows roadside fires flaring up
Dashcam footage of grass fires starting on the side of a road in Victoria shows how quickly they can begin.
www.abc.net.au
February 7, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Dashcam footage shows grass fires starting on the side of a road in north-east Victoria this week.
The Country Fire Authority says a mechanical fault with a truck travelling on the road caused 11 fires.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
The Country Fire Authority says a mechanical fault with a truck travelling on the road caused 11 fires.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
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COINCIDENTALLY
Peter Malinauskas is Also STALLING the Algal Bloom Investigation Report, until after the Election, according to Ecologist Faith Coleman
So when He Wins the Election it's Say Whatever about Both, because Tough Luck I've Won."
Peter Malinauskas is Also STALLING the Algal Bloom Investigation Report, until after the Election, according to Ecologist Faith Coleman
So when He Wins the Election it's Say Whatever about Both, because Tough Luck I've Won."
The new Adelaide Festival board is refusing to hand over the minutes of the meetings held as it imploded, despite FoI request.
Claims it will take up to 3 months to provide docs –– which is after the SA election.
Protects Premier Peter Malinauskas...
theklaxon.com.au/nk82
Claims it will take up to 3 months to provide docs –– which is after the SA election.
Protects Premier Peter Malinauskas...
theklaxon.com.au/nk82
New Adelaide Festival board in FoI scandal - The Klaxon
The new Adelaide Festival board says it will take it up to almost three months — which is after the South Australian election — to hand over under freedom of information laws the minutes of just one m...
theklaxon.com.au
February 7, 2026 at 3:31 AM
COINCIDENTALLY
Peter Malinauskas is Also STALLING the Algal Bloom Investigation Report, until after the Election, according to Ecologist Faith Coleman
So when He Wins the Election it's Say Whatever about Both, because Tough Luck I've Won."
Peter Malinauskas is Also STALLING the Algal Bloom Investigation Report, until after the Election, according to Ecologist Faith Coleman
So when He Wins the Election it's Say Whatever about Both, because Tough Luck I've Won."
Reposted by Liz Furler
The new Adelaide Festival board is refusing to hand over the minutes of the meetings held as it imploded, despite FoI request.
Claims it will take up to 3 months to provide docs –– which is after the SA election.
Protects Premier Peter Malinauskas...
theklaxon.com.au/nk82
Claims it will take up to 3 months to provide docs –– which is after the SA election.
Protects Premier Peter Malinauskas...
theklaxon.com.au/nk82
New Adelaide Festival board in FoI scandal - The Klaxon
The new Adelaide Festival board says it will take it up to almost three months — which is after the South Australian election — to hand over under freedom of information laws the minutes of just one m...
theklaxon.com.au
February 7, 2026 at 3:06 AM
The new Adelaide Festival board is refusing to hand over the minutes of the meetings held as it imploded, despite FoI request.
Claims it will take up to 3 months to provide docs –– which is after the SA election.
Protects Premier Peter Malinauskas...
theklaxon.com.au/nk82
Claims it will take up to 3 months to provide docs –– which is after the SA election.
Protects Premier Peter Malinauskas...
theklaxon.com.au/nk82
Reposted by Liz Furler
Cost of living is rising in Australia – but migrants are not the cause.
“Migration isn't the issue here and blaming migrants is not going to fix the problem.” - Matt Grudnoff
Read more: https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/is-population-growth-driving-the-housing-crisis-heres-the-reality/
“Migration isn't the issue here and blaming migrants is not going to fix the problem.” - Matt Grudnoff
Read more: https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/is-population-growth-driving-the-housing-crisis-heres-the-reality/
February 6, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Cost of living is rising in Australia – but migrants are not the cause.
“Migration isn't the issue here and blaming migrants is not going to fix the problem.” - Matt Grudnoff
Read more: https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/is-population-growth-driving-the-housing-crisis-heres-the-reality/
“Migration isn't the issue here and blaming migrants is not going to fix the problem.” - Matt Grudnoff
Read more: https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/is-population-growth-driving-the-housing-crisis-heres-the-reality/
Reposted by Liz Furler
The Australian Government agrees,enables, help to fund and now invite the cheer squad to this abomination.
Proud of yourself Wong?
#DoesThisRaiseAnEyebrow
#AustralianLaborSupportingMurderAndMurderers
#auspol
Proud of yourself Wong?
#DoesThisRaiseAnEyebrow
#AustralianLaborSupportingMurderAndMurderers
#auspol
The israelis launched multiple air strikes across Gaza, slaughtering at least 21 Palestinian civilians, including several young children & elders
www.democracynow.org/2026/2/4/hea...
www.democracynow.org/2026/2/4/hea...
Israeli Airstrikes Kill at Least 21 Palestinians in Gaza
Israeli airstrikes killed at least 21 Palestinians, including children, across Gaza today. Israel has killed over 500 Palestinians since the U.S.-brokered so-called ceasefire went into effect last Oct...
www.democracynow.org
February 6, 2026 at 8:31 AM
The Australian Government agrees,enables, help to fund and now invite the cheer squad to this abomination.
Proud of yourself Wong?
#DoesThisRaiseAnEyebrow
#AustralianLaborSupportingMurderAndMurderers
#auspol
Proud of yourself Wong?
#DoesThisRaiseAnEyebrow
#AustralianLaborSupportingMurderAndMurderers
#auspol
Reposted by Liz Furler
Deloraine, Lutruwita / Tasmania, this morning. 👇
No-one can say they didn't know about the plight of the Palestinian people ...
#FreePalestine 🍉🕊️
No-one can say they didn't know about the plight of the Palestinian people ...
#FreePalestine 🍉🕊️
February 6, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Deloraine, Lutruwita / Tasmania, this morning. 👇
No-one can say they didn't know about the plight of the Palestinian people ...
#FreePalestine 🍉🕊️
No-one can say they didn't know about the plight of the Palestinian people ...
#FreePalestine 🍉🕊️
Reposted by Liz Furler
Australia is the most expensive place to send a kid to high school in the developed world! 🤯
"We've basically privatised our education system."
Chief Economist Greg Jericho unpacks how we got here on the latest Dollars & Sense! 💰
@grogsgamut.bsky.social @elinorjohnstonleek.bsky.social #auspol
"We've basically privatised our education system."
Chief Economist Greg Jericho unpacks how we got here on the latest Dollars & Sense! 💰
@grogsgamut.bsky.social @elinorjohnstonleek.bsky.social #auspol
February 6, 2026 at 5:58 AM
Australia is the most expensive place to send a kid to high school in the developed world! 🤯
"We've basically privatised our education system."
Chief Economist Greg Jericho unpacks how we got here on the latest Dollars & Sense! 💰
@grogsgamut.bsky.social @elinorjohnstonleek.bsky.social #auspol
"We've basically privatised our education system."
Chief Economist Greg Jericho unpacks how we got here on the latest Dollars & Sense! 💰
@grogsgamut.bsky.social @elinorjohnstonleek.bsky.social #auspol
Reposted by Liz Furler
They don't care about us. The point is to make corps & the rich immune to paying tax, to impoverish & disorient the majority, particularly the educated in public service- schools, hospitals, universities, government agencies - whilst radically transforming laws, norms & constitutions. #ToituTeTiriti
February 6, 2026 at 5:45 AM
They don't care about us. The point is to make corps & the rich immune to paying tax, to impoverish & disorient the majority, particularly the educated in public service- schools, hospitals, universities, government agencies - whilst radically transforming laws, norms & constitutions. #ToituTeTiriti
Reposted by Liz Furler
And after storm Kristin there was Leonardo with another under way for Saturday. that’s 4 in less than 2 weeks, including Ingrid (the first one). If you still think that climate change isn’t a thing, think again…
Storm Leonardo hits Iberian peninsula: One dead in Portugal, thousands forced to evacuate in Spain
YouTube video by FRANCE 24 English
youtu.be
February 5, 2026 at 11:28 PM
And after storm Kristin there was Leonardo with another under way for Saturday. that’s 4 in less than 2 weeks, including Ingrid (the first one). If you still think that climate change isn’t a thing, think again…
Reposted by Liz Furler
“The Government is rigging the housing market for investors. This needs to end. Home ownership and affordable housing should be their number one goal.” @mattgrudnoff.bsky.social
Unaffordable rents, crippling mortgages, and #homelessness are not side effects.
They are deliberate policy choices.
Unaffordable rents, crippling mortgages, and #homelessness are not side effects.
They are deliberate policy choices.
Everybody’s Home has released its new ‘No Way Out’ sector survey results, with national spokesperson Maiy Azize warning that frontline services are trapped in constant crisis mode.
Read the full piece on The Point: https://theaus.in/3ZYvNFP
Read the full piece on The Point: https://theaus.in/3ZYvNFP
February 6, 2026 at 3:06 AM
“The Government is rigging the housing market for investors. This needs to end. Home ownership and affordable housing should be their number one goal.” @mattgrudnoff.bsky.social
Unaffordable rents, crippling mortgages, and #homelessness are not side effects.
They are deliberate policy choices.
Unaffordable rents, crippling mortgages, and #homelessness are not side effects.
They are deliberate policy choices.
Reposted by Liz Furler
'Mass, peaceful' demonstration are planned across Australia to protest the visit of Israel's President Isaac Herzog https://aje.news/wp6vjo
February 5, 2026 at 4:00 AM
'Mass, peaceful' demonstration are planned across Australia to protest the visit of Israel's President Isaac Herzog https://aje.news/wp6vjo
Reposted by Liz Furler
Arrest Herzog for war crimes, says UN Commissioner Sidoti https://michaelwest.com.au/arrest-herzog-for-war-crimes-says-un-commissioner-sidoti/ #auspol
Arrest Herzog for war crimes, says UN Commissioner Sidoti
“Israel’s President Herzog should be arrested on arrival [to Australia] for the crime of incitement to genocide,” UN Commissioner Chris Sidoti told MWM.
michaelwest.com.au
February 5, 2026 at 9:20 AM
Arrest Herzog for war crimes, says UN Commissioner Sidoti https://michaelwest.com.au/arrest-herzog-for-war-crimes-says-un-commissioner-sidoti/ #auspol
Reposted by Liz Furler
Reposted by Liz Furler
I asked the AFP if they are investigating any involvement in war crimes by Isaac Herzog. They say he is entirely immune from prosecution for this.
February 5, 2026 at 5:27 AM
I asked the AFP if they are investigating any involvement in war crimes by Isaac Herzog. They say he is entirely immune from prosecution for this.
Reposted by Liz Furler
Shell plans up to £4.6mn pay rise for chief executive.
Most people will not earn that in a lifetime.
Real wage cuts for workers but no curbs on exec pay, dividends, share buybacks, profiteering.
No workplace democracy: Workers have no say in how wealth is shared.
archive.ph/d1CWZ
Most people will not earn that in a lifetime.
Real wage cuts for workers but no curbs on exec pay, dividends, share buybacks, profiteering.
No workplace democracy: Workers have no say in how wealth is shared.
archive.ph/d1CWZ
Shell plans up to £4.6mn pay rise for chief executive Wael Sawan
UK oil major has consulted shareholders on boosting maximum long-term share awards to £13.8mn a year
www.ft.com
February 5, 2026 at 8:12 AM
Shell plans up to £4.6mn pay rise for chief executive.
Most people will not earn that in a lifetime.
Real wage cuts for workers but no curbs on exec pay, dividends, share buybacks, profiteering.
No workplace democracy: Workers have no say in how wealth is shared.
archive.ph/d1CWZ
Most people will not earn that in a lifetime.
Real wage cuts for workers but no curbs on exec pay, dividends, share buybacks, profiteering.
No workplace democracy: Workers have no say in how wealth is shared.
archive.ph/d1CWZ
Reposted by Liz Furler
Retired former IDF chief, Moshe 'Bogie' Ya'alon, accuses Israel of 'Jewish supremacy' and having become 'Judeo-Nazis'
www.thecanary.co/skwawkbox/20...
www.thecanary.co/skwawkbox/20...
"Probably most important Hebrew tweet" - Israel general admits Israel are the Nazis
Retired former IDF chief, Moshe 'Bogie' Ya'alon, accuses Israel of 'Jewish supremacy' and having become 'Judeo-Nazis'
www.thecanary.co
February 5, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Retired former IDF chief, Moshe 'Bogie' Ya'alon, accuses Israel of 'Jewish supremacy' and having become 'Judeo-Nazis'
www.thecanary.co/skwawkbox/20...
www.thecanary.co/skwawkbox/20...
Reposted by Liz Furler
Advance Australia purports to be 'grassroots' but the pro-fossil pro-Israel lobby group is actually funded by millionaires & billionaires such as Packer, Rinehart, Liebler. @sstephanietrann.bsky.social investigates.
#auspol #AEC
michaelwest.com.au/the-billiona...
#auspol #AEC
michaelwest.com.au/the-billiona...
The billionaires bankrolling rightwing astroturfer Advance Australia - Michael West
Gina Rinehart, James Packer, Mark Leibler and other business figures the major backers of right-wing lobby group Advance Australia. #AEC
michaelwest.com.au
February 4, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Advance Australia purports to be 'grassroots' but the pro-fossil pro-Israel lobby group is actually funded by millionaires & billionaires such as Packer, Rinehart, Liebler. @sstephanietrann.bsky.social investigates.
#auspol #AEC
michaelwest.com.au/the-billiona...
#auspol #AEC
michaelwest.com.au/the-billiona...
Reposted by Liz Furler
"The (UN) commission of inquiry has found that Herzog has incited genocide... Someone who incites genocide does not satisfy the good character test for entering Australia. On the contrary, a person who incites genocide should be arrested on arrival and tried under Australian and international law."
Isaac Herzog is accused of inciting genocide in Gaza. He shouldn’t be welcomed to Australia | Chris Sidoti
Anthony Albanese should recognise he made a terrible mistake in inviting the Israeli president to Australia and put a stop to this divisive political visit
www.theguardian.com
February 4, 2026 at 11:50 PM
"The (UN) commission of inquiry has found that Herzog has incited genocide... Someone who incites genocide does not satisfy the good character test for entering Australia. On the contrary, a person who incites genocide should be arrested on arrival and tried under Australian and international law."
Reposted by Liz Furler
From the AFR: sorry but this is absolutely batshit fucking crazy and it needs to stop
February 5, 2026 at 3:30 AM
From the AFR: sorry but this is absolutely batshit fucking crazy and it needs to stop
Reposted by Liz Furler
Maybe Penny Wong could ponder whether someone associated with a genocidal regime is the appropriate person to come along to mourn a mass murder.
The reason for a person coming do not erase who that person is
The reason for a person coming do not erase who that person is
February 4, 2026 at 11:54 PM
Maybe Penny Wong could ponder whether someone associated with a genocidal regime is the appropriate person to come along to mourn a mass murder.
The reason for a person coming do not erase who that person is
The reason for a person coming do not erase who that person is
Reposted by Liz Furler
My post on why blaming childcare subsidies (and govt spending generally) for inflation is absurd #OffTheCharts #ThePoint
thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
Why blaming childcare for inflation is absurd
In the aftermath of the Reserve Bank’s decision to raise rates, the various parties that now make up the non-government side of things (“Opposition” feels far too a cohesive term) have taken to trying...
thepoint.com.au
February 4, 2026 at 11:30 PM
My post on why blaming childcare subsidies (and govt spending generally) for inflation is absurd #OffTheCharts #ThePoint
thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...