Alan Hill
@alanjhill.bsky.social
Chaos, violence and war become the norm as the US empire collapses www.crikey.com.au/2025/06/19/d...
Chaos, violence and war become the norm as the US empire collapses
The US is now the main agent of global chaos. How should Australia's policymakers respond?
www.crikey.com.au
June 19, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Chaos, violence and war become the norm as the US empire collapses www.crikey.com.au/2025/06/19/d...
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"Australian governments rely heavily on #consultants for infrastructure planning, a symptom of the hollowing out of departments of expertise.
“They bring in outside consultants who work on one thing then disband and the expertise vanishes.”
#Auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
“They bring in outside consultants who work on one thing then disband and the expertise vanishes.”
#Auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Australian high-speed rail has barely left the station – some experts say a new US project shows a better way
The Newcastle-Sydney high-speed rail link is estimated to cost at least $30bn and take well over a decade to build – while a longer line from Los Angeles to Las Vegas could be completed in a fraction ...
www.theguardian.com
June 2, 2025 at 3:56 AM
"Australian governments rely heavily on #consultants for infrastructure planning, a symptom of the hollowing out of departments of expertise.
“They bring in outside consultants who work on one thing then disband and the expertise vanishes.”
#Auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
“They bring in outside consultants who work on one thing then disband and the expertise vanishes.”
#Auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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isn’t it great when you get home after a hard day and your cats rush to greet you
May 21, 2025 at 6:29 AM
isn’t it great when you get home after a hard day and your cats rush to greet you
@gregcal.bsky.social The excellent Good Weekend (May 17) piece about George Orwell is accompanied by a stock pic which, the caption implies, is of the man himself. But it's not him.
May 17, 2025 at 10:49 PM
@gregcal.bsky.social The excellent Good Weekend (May 17) piece about George Orwell is accompanied by a stock pic which, the caption implies, is of the man himself. But it's not him.
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The thing that will stay with me about the ABC's election coverage last night is why their own chief political correspondent, one of the finest minds in the country, was sitting there on the panel and yet was practically sidelined www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
Beyond Dutton's loss, this is a chance for a new type of politics in Australia
The comprehensive nature of this win gives Anthony Albanese the chance to change the narrative of our politics.
www.abc.net.au
May 4, 2025 at 12:29 AM
The thing that will stay with me about the ABC's election coverage last night is why their own chief political correspondent, one of the finest minds in the country, was sitting there on the panel and yet was practically sidelined www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
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P.s., when did the Australian spelling of "euthanase" - the verb of euthanasia, I wrote a book on the subject - turn into the American "euthanise"? I'm seeing it increasingly here and, like the rest of skyrocketing US cultural imperialism, I resent it.
#language
#language
Thank you for a well-informed article on this highly controversial and emotional issue, @petrastock.bsky.social.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Why were hundreds of koalas shot in an aerial cull in Victoria?
Shooting of marsupials has sparked outrage but government says ‘compassionate’ response was needed after bushfire destroyed 2,200 hectares of national park
www.theguardian.com
April 30, 2025 at 9:52 AM
P.s., when did the Australian spelling of "euthanase" - the verb of euthanasia, I wrote a book on the subject - turn into the American "euthanise"? I'm seeing it increasingly here and, like the rest of skyrocketing US cultural imperialism, I resent it.
#language
#language
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney:
"We are over the shock of the American betrayal, but we must never forget the lessons. We have to look out for ourselves and take care of each other."
How many other world leaders are thinking the same thing?
"We are over the shock of the American betrayal, but we must never forget the lessons. We have to look out for ourselves and take care of each other."
How many other world leaders are thinking the same thing?
April 29, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney:
"We are over the shock of the American betrayal, but we must never forget the lessons. We have to look out for ourselves and take care of each other."
How many other world leaders are thinking the same thing?
"We are over the shock of the American betrayal, but we must never forget the lessons. We have to look out for ourselves and take care of each other."
How many other world leaders are thinking the same thing?
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he will never give up his investigation into the mysterious case of the clawed window screen despite a lack of new leads
April 6, 2025 at 11:33 AM
he will never give up his investigation into the mysterious case of the clawed window screen despite a lack of new leads
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On Musk's old-fashioned, backwards-looking futurist/techno-authoritarian ideas, all borrowed from failed thinkers of the 20th century
from Jill Lepore
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/04/o...
from Jill Lepore
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/04/o...
Opinion | The Rise and Fall of Elon Musk (Gift Article)
His belief that liberal democracy has failed and that technologists should lead can be traced to the unusual life of his grandfather.
www.nytimes.com
April 4, 2025 at 5:50 PM
On Musk's old-fashioned, backwards-looking futurist/techno-authoritarian ideas, all borrowed from failed thinkers of the 20th century
from Jill Lepore
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/04/o...
from Jill Lepore
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/04/o...
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This Lutnick character is a Real Estate spiv from New York, a property developer mate of Trump. Count your fingers after you’ve shaken hands.
Lutnick calls Australian biosecurity rules ‘nonsense’, says Trump won’t back off
As global markets roiled from the US president’s tariff overhaul, his commerce secretary said the time for negotiation was over and other countries had to “change their ways”.
www.smh.com.au
April 3, 2025 at 8:54 PM
This Lutnick character is a Real Estate spiv from New York, a property developer mate of Trump. Count your fingers after you’ve shaken hands.
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At one of his frequent press conferences (because he loves being on TV), I'd love it if some reporter piped up with, "What do you say to people who call you a know-nothing narcissistic asshole, Mr. President?"
April 3, 2025 at 11:43 AM
At one of his frequent press conferences (because he loves being on TV), I'd love it if some reporter piped up with, "What do you say to people who call you a know-nothing narcissistic asshole, Mr. President?"
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The @financialtimes.com is not mincing words
"America’s astonishing act of self-harm"
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"America’s astonishing act of self-harm"
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April 4, 2025 at 8:29 AM
The @financialtimes.com is not mincing words
"America’s astonishing act of self-harm"
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"America’s astonishing act of self-harm"
on.ft.com/3YjtOLV
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Read this. Seriously ...
The Heard and McDonald Islands – covered in glaciers and home to penguins, not humans – are among the most remote places on earth. They are completely uninhabited, with the last visit from people believed to be nearly 10 years ago. Trump has hit the islands with a 10% tariff on goods.
‘Nowhere on earth is safe’: Trump imposes tariffs on uninhabited islands near Antarctica
Australian prime minister surprised after remote external territories – including islands home to penguins – targeted by US president
www.theguardian.com
April 3, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Read this. Seriously ...
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Val Kilmer, a character actor as famous for his idiosyncrasies as he was for his widely lauded performances in hit films such as “Top Gun,” “Tombstone” and “The Doors,” has died at age 65.
www.latimes.com/obituaries/s...
www.latimes.com/obituaries/s...
April 2, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Val Kilmer, a character actor as famous for his idiosyncrasies as he was for his widely lauded performances in hit films such as “Top Gun,” “Tombstone” and “The Doors,” has died at age 65.
www.latimes.com/obituaries/s...
www.latimes.com/obituaries/s...
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Musk Signals Willingness To Bid More Than $97 Billion To Acquire Respect theonion.com/musk-signals...
Musk Signals Willingness To Bid More Than $97 Billion To Acquire Respect
WASHINGTON—Stressing that he was open to going far higher to close the deal, Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced Wednesday that he had made an unsolicited $97.4 billion offer to acquire respect. “This is a ...
theonion.com
April 2, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Musk Signals Willingness To Bid More Than $97 Billion To Acquire Respect theonion.com/musk-signals...
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Exactly.
They’re telling us they’ll be the same as Trump!! #auspol
April 2, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Exactly.
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Staff and freelancers at The Age, Sydney Morning Herald, Brisbane Times, WAtoday, and Australian Financial Review are standing together! Read the statement from the National House Committee below and sign the petition NOW - meaa.io/4lblCar
#FairGo4Freelancers #MEAAmedia
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April 2, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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#FairGo4Freelancers #MEAAmedia
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This cause is close to my heart - please sign: www.megaphone.org.au/petitions/fr...
Help freelancers at Nine Publishing win fair rates
Off the back of strike action last year, Nine management committed to engage in discussions about freelance rates and conditions with MEAA representatives.
Despite this commitment, Nine management ha...
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April 2, 2025 at 3:37 AM
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With this damning of Le Pen, France can be the ‘anti-Trump’. It’s a bold path others should follow
- by Alexander Hurst
#France
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
- by Alexander Hurst
#France
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With this damning of Le Pen, France can be the ‘anti-Trump’. It’s a bold path others should follow| Alexander Hurst
The far right leader is banned and disgraced. European leaders can seize this moment to show voters they will fight for them, says Guardian Europe columnist Alexander Hurst
www.theguardian.com
April 1, 2025 at 2:41 AM
With this damning of Le Pen, France can be the ‘anti-Trump’. It’s a bold path others should follow
- by Alexander Hurst
#France
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
- by Alexander Hurst
#France
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