Anne Bright
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On Anika Wells' travel, so many press gallery hacks trotting out the cliche that it "doesn't pass the pub test".
Their beat-up of that issue,
while largely ignoring policy failures on housing, climate, poverty, tax, gambling, accountability & corruption...
doesn't past the journalism test. #auspol
Their beat-up of that issue,
while largely ignoring policy failures on housing, climate, poverty, tax, gambling, accountability & corruption...
doesn't past the journalism test. #auspol
Press gallery in strong "thank fuck we don't have to worry about policy" mode with it's coverage of Wells' travel.
Oh you found a travel thing from 2022? So why didn't you note it when it was first reported? It's not like it was only just announced.
Oh you found a travel thing from 2022? So why didn't you note it when it was first reported? It's not like it was only just announced.
December 7, 2025 at 10:42 PM
On Anika Wells' travel, so many press gallery hacks trotting out the cliche that it "doesn't pass the pub test".
Their beat-up of that issue,
while largely ignoring policy failures on housing, climate, poverty, tax, gambling, accountability & corruption...
doesn't past the journalism test. #auspol
Their beat-up of that issue,
while largely ignoring policy failures on housing, climate, poverty, tax, gambling, accountability & corruption...
doesn't past the journalism test. #auspol
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Liz says London is failing. Forbes magazine has just described London as the number 1 best city in the world to live, for the 11th year running (in its annual, The 100 Best Cities In The World To Live, Work And Visit).
December 6, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Liz says London is failing. Forbes magazine has just described London as the number 1 best city in the world to live, for the 11th year running (in its annual, The 100 Best Cities In The World To Live, Work And Visit).
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Following Eurovision’s decision to let Israel compete in 2026, Spain’s RTVE aired a powerful segment: a split-screen showing Israel’s 2025 performance beside the reality of its ongoing genocide in Gaza — bombed homes, starved children, and mass killings.
December 6, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Following Eurovision’s decision to let Israel compete in 2026, Spain’s RTVE aired a powerful segment: a split-screen showing Israel’s 2025 performance beside the reality of its ongoing genocide in Gaza — bombed homes, starved children, and mass killings.
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They just don't seem to do numbers or facts very well...
December 5, 2025 at 11:15 AM
They just don't seem to do numbers or facts very well...
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Praised Israel’s use of US weapons: “You used them very well.”
Green‑lit strikes on Iran
Sides with Russian aggressor
Threatens military action in Venezuela
Hints at “taking” Greenland
Deploys national guard on own people
…wins FIFA peace prize.
Green‑lit strikes on Iran
Sides with Russian aggressor
Threatens military action in Venezuela
Hints at “taking” Greenland
Deploys national guard on own people
…wins FIFA peace prize.
December 5, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Praised Israel’s use of US weapons: “You used them very well.”
Green‑lit strikes on Iran
Sides with Russian aggressor
Threatens military action in Venezuela
Hints at “taking” Greenland
Deploys national guard on own people
…wins FIFA peace prize.
Green‑lit strikes on Iran
Sides with Russian aggressor
Threatens military action in Venezuela
Hints at “taking” Greenland
Deploys national guard on own people
…wins FIFA peace prize.
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Himes: "What I saw in that room was one of the most troubling things I've seen in my time in public service ... any American who sees the video that I saw will see the US military attacking shipwrecked sailors."
December 4, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Himes: "What I saw in that room was one of the most troubling things I've seen in my time in public service ... any American who sees the video that I saw will see the US military attacking shipwrecked sailors."
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Five sophisticated drones flew in the route of Ukrainian President Zelenskiy’s flight path as he arrived in Ireland; had he not arrived slightly early, they would have passed close.
EU and Irish officials are treating it as a Russian hybrid attack
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
EU and Irish officials are treating it as a Russian hybrid attack
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
Drones spotted near Zelenskiy’s flight path to Dublin, triggering major security alert
Irish navy ship spotted five drones operating near route of the Ukrainian president’s aircraft by Howth coast
www.irishtimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Five sophisticated drones flew in the route of Ukrainian President Zelenskiy’s flight path as he arrived in Ireland; had he not arrived slightly early, they would have passed close.
EU and Irish officials are treating it as a Russian hybrid attack
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
EU and Irish officials are treating it as a Russian hybrid attack
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
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Emma Mason, the mother of 15-year-old Tilly who took her own life after being bullied online, spoke at the UN conference and called it "repugnant" that Ms Wells was pushed on the trip's cost.
"The question alone was repugnant and then to be asked twice, worse," she told reporters in Canberra.
"The question alone was repugnant and then to be asked twice, worse," she told reporters in Canberra.
December 4, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Emma Mason, the mother of 15-year-old Tilly who took her own life after being bullied online, spoke at the UN conference and called it "repugnant" that Ms Wells was pushed on the trip's cost.
"The question alone was repugnant and then to be asked twice, worse," she told reporters in Canberra.
"The question alone was repugnant and then to be asked twice, worse," she told reporters in Canberra.
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Sens. Tim Kaine, Rand Paul, Chuck Schumer, and Adam Schiff have filed a War Powers Resolution to block the use of the U.S. Armed Forces to engage in hostilities within or against Venezuela unless authorized by Congress.
December 4, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Sens. Tim Kaine, Rand Paul, Chuck Schumer, and Adam Schiff have filed a War Powers Resolution to block the use of the U.S. Armed Forces to engage in hostilities within or against Venezuela unless authorized by Congress.
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JUST IN: Mike Johnson plans to swear in Rep.-elect Matt Van Epps on Thursday — less than two days after he won the TN-07 special election.
As a reminder, it took Johnson 50 days to swear in Democratic Rep. Adelita Grijalva.
As a reminder, it took Johnson 50 days to swear in Democratic Rep. Adelita Grijalva.
December 3, 2025 at 8:31 PM
JUST IN: Mike Johnson plans to swear in Rep.-elect Matt Van Epps on Thursday — less than two days after he won the TN-07 special election.
As a reminder, it took Johnson 50 days to swear in Democratic Rep. Adelita Grijalva.
As a reminder, it took Johnson 50 days to swear in Democratic Rep. Adelita Grijalva.
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The boats the regime is claiming are going from Venezuela to the US would need to refuel over 20 times to get to Miami.
They are lying to us.
They are lying to us.
December 3, 2025 at 5:40 PM
The boats the regime is claiming are going from Venezuela to the US would need to refuel over 20 times to get to Miami.
They are lying to us.
They are lying to us.
Actually the principal, a person at work doing his job was violently attacked by a staff nember. Its not about the perpetrator seriously have you learned nothing. www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
A murder suspect dad, a missing TV hostess mum and a perfect VCE score: Alleged principal stabber’s tragic past
He was a child of tragedy, then an academic star. Now, Kim Ramchen – the son of a millionaire once suspected in his model wife’s disappearance – stands accused of stabbing his school principal, bringi...
www.theage.com.au
December 3, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Actually the principal, a person at work doing his job was violently attacked by a staff nember. Its not about the perpetrator seriously have you learned nothing. www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
Absolutely spot on www.theage.com.au/lifestyle/he...
I keep hearing excuses for alcoholics like my father. His antics were a moral failing
I yearned for ordinary family evenings where we might watch TV together or play board games. I kept trying to convince myself that my dad might change.
www.theage.com.au
December 3, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Absolutely spot on www.theage.com.au/lifestyle/he...
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At the start of a Cabinet meeting just after noon ET on Tuesday, President Donald Trump made his seemingly obligatory reference to “Sleepy Joe” Biden. | Analysis
Trump said he was ‘sharper than I was 25 years ago.’ Then he spent an hour appearing to doze off – again. | CNN Politics
At the start of a Cabinet meeting just after noon ET on Tuesday, President Donald Trump made his seemingly obligatory reference to “Sleepy Joe” Biden.
www.cnn.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:02 AM
At the start of a Cabinet meeting just after noon ET on Tuesday, President Donald Trump made his seemingly obligatory reference to “Sleepy Joe” Biden. | Analysis
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Tasmania is going to embark on a billion dollar stadium bc someone got *dozens* of emails
this is apparently what helped bec thomas finalise her decision to support the stadium: "over the last week the yes emails started flowing in by the dozen.””
gee almost like its a concerted fucking effort from a campaign, you absolute fucking muppet
pulsetasmania.com.au/news/hobart-...
#politas
gee almost like its a concerted fucking effort from a campaign, you absolute fucking muppet
pulsetasmania.com.au/news/hobart-...
#politas
Hobart stadium one step closer as key independent Bec Thomas declares support
‘This has been the hardest decision of my political career’…
pulsetasmania.com.au
December 3, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Tasmania is going to embark on a billion dollar stadium bc someone got *dozens* of emails
Terrible terrible framing from the Age www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
A murder suspect dad, a missing TV hostess mum and a perfect VCE score: Alleged principal stabber’s tragic past
He was a child of tragedy, then an academic star. Now, Kim Ramchen – the son of a millionaire once suspected in his model wife’s disappearance – stands accused of stabbing his school principal, bringi...
www.theage.com.au
December 3, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Terrible terrible framing from the Age www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
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RFK Jr: "Two weeks ago we ended, under your leadership, a twenty year war on women".
Three out of five men in this shot have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state as governor.
Three out of five men in this shot have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state as governor.
December 2, 2025 at 6:46 PM
RFK Jr: "Two weeks ago we ended, under your leadership, a twenty year war on women".
Three out of five men in this shot have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state as governor.
Three out of five men in this shot have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state as governor.
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Trump dozes while Marco Rubio speaks to him directly next to him. Just insane optics.
December 2, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Trump dozes while Marco Rubio speaks to him directly next to him. Just insane optics.
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Top Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee on Monday opened an investigation into multiple flights that Patel took last month with a $60 million government jet.
The visits were reportedly to visit his girlfriend. trib.al/qYemfMO
The visits were reportedly to visit his girlfriend. trib.al/qYemfMO
December 2, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Top Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee on Monday opened an investigation into multiple flights that Patel took last month with a $60 million government jet.
The visits were reportedly to visit his girlfriend. trib.al/qYemfMO
The visits were reportedly to visit his girlfriend. trib.al/qYemfMO
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I know people say an Englishman’s home is his castle, but this is ridiculous.
For context the 'Middle England' referred to here is the 0.5% of households living in homes worth more than £2 million
December 1, 2025 at 8:37 AM
I know people say an Englishman’s home is his castle, but this is ridiculous.
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Since we aren't in a war, Pete Hegseth isn't technically a war criminal. He's just a garden-variety mass murderer.
November 30, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Since we aren't in a war, Pete Hegseth isn't technically a war criminal. He's just a garden-variety mass murderer.
He never looked smart.
He only looks smart because his lies have overwhelmed a political culture that didn’t know how to respond to them. If I were a Trump fan, I’d start worrying about what happens when that stops. trib.al/bqvNXan
America Is Finally Starting to
See Trump for the Bullsh*t Artist He Is
He came to power through a relentless assault of lies. But the debt owed to the truth is coming due.
trib.al
November 30, 2025 at 8:14 PM
He never looked smart.
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If democracy dies in darkness, we have seen that the legacy media is willing to turn off the lights. I founded Democracy Docket in 2020 to shine a spotlight on the most important fights for democracy— those taking place in court.
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November 30, 2025 at 2:35 AM
If democracy dies in darkness, we have seen that the legacy media is willing to turn off the lights. I founded Democracy Docket in 2020 to shine a spotlight on the most important fights for democracy— those taking place in court.
Sign-up now to stay informed and support its work. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
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Why do you appreciate unions?
I’ll start:
Weekends off
Paid vacations
Work breaks
Sick leave
Paid holidays
No child labor
Safer working conditions
Health care and retirement benefits
I’ll start:
Weekends off
Paid vacations
Work breaks
Sick leave
Paid holidays
No child labor
Safer working conditions
Health care and retirement benefits
November 30, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Why do you appreciate unions?
I’ll start:
Weekends off
Paid vacations
Work breaks
Sick leave
Paid holidays
No child labor
Safer working conditions
Health care and retirement benefits
I’ll start:
Weekends off
Paid vacations
Work breaks
Sick leave
Paid holidays
No child labor
Safer working conditions
Health care and retirement benefits
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🎩Get this POS outta the White House! 🇺🇸
November 29, 2025 at 5:25 PM
🎩Get this POS outta the White House! 🇺🇸