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Someone clever should assemble an online writers’ week starring all the people too principled to attend the Adelaide one. Donations to go directly to the artists.
January 8, 2026 at 11:13 AM
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One day soon the story will be told of how hands on Burke has been purging national arts bodies of people targeted by pro-Israel lobby groups. He isn’t just cowardly and silent, he’s been active in crushing marginalised voices.
Where’s Tony Burke?
It’s times like these you realise that arts ministers have no interest in defending the arts, and that govts are willing to burn millions of $ for political reasons.
Adelaide’s board has just squandered millions of $ and months of work and countless opportunities for writers…
It’s times like these you realise that arts ministers have no interest in defending the arts, and that govts are willing to burn millions of $ for political reasons.
Adelaide’s board has just squandered millions of $ and months of work and countless opportunities for writers…
January 9, 2026 at 4:07 AM
One day soon the story will be told of how hands on Burke has been purging national arts bodies of people targeted by pro-Israel lobby groups. He isn’t just cowardly and silent, he’s been active in crushing marginalised voices.
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Everything the media goes all out on about Albo reminds me how the same media gave Scott Morrison a free pass no matter what he did and as disappointing as Albo may be, the media itself is far more disappointing and I wish to
fuck they would stop being so disappointing and start doing their jobs.
fuck they would stop being so disappointing and start doing their jobs.
January 9, 2026 at 7:24 AM
Everything the media goes all out on about Albo reminds me how the same media gave Scott Morrison a free pass no matter what he did and as disappointing as Albo may be, the media itself is far more disappointing and I wish to
fuck they would stop being so disappointing and start doing their jobs.
fuck they would stop being so disappointing and start doing their jobs.
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This is an excellent question. Not so long ago I would’ve expected Tony Burke - or any arts minister in an Albanese government - to defend vigorously artistic freedom in general and the artistic freedom of minorities in particular. Gutting to have been proved so wrong, so often.
Where’s Tony Burke?
It’s times like these you realise that arts ministers have no interest in defending the arts, and that govts are willing to burn millions of $ for political reasons.
Adelaide’s board has just squandered millions of $ and months of work and countless opportunities for writers…
It’s times like these you realise that arts ministers have no interest in defending the arts, and that govts are willing to burn millions of $ for political reasons.
Adelaide’s board has just squandered millions of $ and months of work and countless opportunities for writers…
January 9, 2026 at 4:05 AM
This is an excellent question. Not so long ago I would’ve expected Tony Burke - or any arts minister in an Albanese government - to defend vigorously artistic freedom in general and the artistic freedom of minorities in particular. Gutting to have been proved so wrong, so often.
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Statement: Jewish Council Condemns Adelaide Festival Removal of Dr. Randa Abdel-Fattah
January 8, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Statement: Jewish Council Condemns Adelaide Festival Removal of Dr. Randa Abdel-Fattah
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After Bondi, calls for a Royal Commission appeared overnight, delivered by rotating groups using identical language. That is astroturfing, a PR tactic that simulates grassroots demand to manufacture urgency, crowd out scrutiny, and lock in policy before evidence is tested. More on YT
January 9, 2026 at 4:40 AM
After Bondi, calls for a Royal Commission appeared overnight, delivered by rotating groups using identical language. That is astroturfing, a PR tactic that simulates grassroots demand to manufacture urgency, crowd out scrutiny, and lock in policy before evidence is tested. More on YT
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Where’s Tony Burke?
It’s times like these you realise that arts ministers have no interest in defending the arts, and that govts are willing to burn millions of $ for political reasons.
Adelaide’s board has just squandered millions of $ and months of work and countless opportunities for writers…
It’s times like these you realise that arts ministers have no interest in defending the arts, and that govts are willing to burn millions of $ for political reasons.
Adelaide’s board has just squandered millions of $ and months of work and countless opportunities for writers…
January 9, 2026 at 3:55 AM
Where’s Tony Burke?
It’s times like these you realise that arts ministers have no interest in defending the arts, and that govts are willing to burn millions of $ for political reasons.
Adelaide’s board has just squandered millions of $ and months of work and countless opportunities for writers…
It’s times like these you realise that arts ministers have no interest in defending the arts, and that govts are willing to burn millions of $ for political reasons.
Adelaide’s board has just squandered millions of $ and months of work and countless opportunities for writers…
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If Josh Frydenberg wants to talk about bad appointments for Royal Commissioner, he should start with his party’s appointment of Dyson Heydon, who was later found to have sexually harassed multiple women.
I don’t recall Josh raising any objections?
I don’t recall Josh raising any objections?
January 8, 2026 at 2:39 AM
If Josh Frydenberg wants to talk about bad appointments for Royal Commissioner, he should start with his party’s appointment of Dyson Heydon, who was later found to have sexually harassed multiple women.
I don’t recall Josh raising any objections?
I don’t recall Josh raising any objections?
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Dog feeding is a substantial part of the food system, not a side issue.
Your dog’s dinner could be worse for the planet than your own – new research
Dog feeding is a substantial part of the food system, not a side issue.
tcnv.link
January 8, 2026 at 11:53 AM
Dog feeding is a substantial part of the food system, not a side issue.
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January 8, 2026 at 8:45 AM
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Meanwhile my local paper isn't pulling punches when it comes to world events vis-a-vis the oil industry.
January 8, 2026 at 7:56 AM
Meanwhile my local paper isn't pulling punches when it comes to world events vis-a-vis the oil industry.
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Randa Abdel-Fattah’s response:
January 8, 2026 at 6:10 AM
Randa Abdel-Fattah’s response:
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Where’s the Royal Commission for the frequent violent deaths of women in Australia?
January 8, 2026 at 7:01 AM
Where’s the Royal Commission for the frequent violent deaths of women in Australia?
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I guess it's not surprising but it is still completely disgusting and outrageous that the ABC is going to both-sides American fascist militia murdering civilians
January 8, 2026 at 9:26 AM
I guess it's not surprising but it is still completely disgusting and outrageous that the ABC is going to both-sides American fascist militia murdering civilians
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JUST IN: Sussan Ley has slammed the ALP's response to the upcoming bushfire risk saying if LNP were in power they'd already be on a plane to Hawaii. When questioned today by media Albanese refused to rule out if he too would go to Hawaii.
More to come
#auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
More to come
#auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
January 6, 2026 at 8:42 AM
JUST IN: Sussan Ley has slammed the ALP's response to the upcoming bushfire risk saying if LNP were in power they'd already be on a plane to Hawaii. When questioned today by media Albanese refused to rule out if he too would go to Hawaii.
More to come
#auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
More to come
#auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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From the fabulous Cathy Wilcox, displaying how cartoonists can say the truth when journalists don't. #StopIsrael #auspol #cartoons #IsraelFascism
January 6, 2026 at 11:27 PM
From the fabulous Cathy Wilcox, displaying how cartoonists can say the truth when journalists don't. #StopIsrael #auspol #cartoons #IsraelFascism
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nickfeik.substack.com/p/weaponisin...
This analysis from Nick Feik is profound especially as there is talk of the PM caving to a shameless campaign
This analysis from Nick Feik is profound especially as there is talk of the PM caving to a shameless campaign
Weaponising Grief
The media’s response to the Bondi tragedy
nickfeik.substack.com
January 7, 2026 at 12:37 AM
nickfeik.substack.com/p/weaponisin...
This analysis from Nick Feik is profound especially as there is talk of the PM caving to a shameless campaign
This analysis from Nick Feik is profound especially as there is talk of the PM caving to a shameless campaign
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The fact that the Israel Lobby, zionists and Coalition are calling Cathy Wilcox antisemitic and demanding her sacking just confirms how right this is.
#IStandwithCathyWilcox
#IStandwithCathyWilcox
January 7, 2026 at 6:49 AM
The fact that the Israel Lobby, zionists and Coalition are calling Cathy Wilcox antisemitic and demanding her sacking just confirms how right this is.
#IStandwithCathyWilcox
#IStandwithCathyWilcox
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the elites demanding that the elected government bend to what zionists want - another antisemitism headline generating machine - are not “wider society”. This campaign is an extremely privileged minority flexing their power.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Albanese softens resistance to royal commission into Bondi attack as pressure mounts
Law Council of Australia joins calls from families of victims, business community, sporting identities and some former Labor MPs for inquiry
www.theguardian.com
January 6, 2026 at 9:48 PM
the elites demanding that the elected government bend to what zionists want - another antisemitism headline generating machine - are not “wider society”. This campaign is an extremely privileged minority flexing their power.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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If we ever do have a royal commission into Bondi, its terms of reference should include an examination of the media’s highly political handling of the tragedy. That’s where we might also learn who really dials up hate and racism in this country.
January 6, 2026 at 5:11 AM
If we ever do have a royal commission into Bondi, its terms of reference should include an examination of the media’s highly political handling of the tragedy. That’s where we might also learn who really dials up hate and racism in this country.
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Nick has written an excellent article on the shameful aftermath of the shattering Bondi attacks. I recommend you read it (and subscribe to his Substack).
I’m still amazed that the sub judice aspect has been ignored in the rolling media campaign for a Bondi royal commission.
In case you’ve not read about it (and why would you) I’ve written about it here:
open.substack.com/pub/nickfeik...
In case you’ve not read about it (and why would you) I’ve written about it here:
open.substack.com/pub/nickfeik...
January 5, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Nick has written an excellent article on the shameful aftermath of the shattering Bondi attacks. I recommend you read it (and subscribe to his Substack).
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New:
On the alarming politicisation of the Bondi massacre, and the calls for Albanese to announce a royal commission
On the alarming politicisation of the Bondi massacre, and the calls for Albanese to announce a royal commission
Weaponising Grief
The media’s response to the Bondi tragedy
nickfeik.substack.com
January 5, 2026 at 2:10 AM
New:
On the alarming politicisation of the Bondi massacre, and the calls for Albanese to announce a royal commission
On the alarming politicisation of the Bondi massacre, and the calls for Albanese to announce a royal commission
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I’m still amazed that the sub judice aspect has been ignored in the rolling media campaign for a Bondi royal commission.
In case you’ve not read about it (and why would you) I’ve written about it here:
open.substack.com/pub/nickfeik...
In case you’ve not read about it (and why would you) I’ve written about it here:
open.substack.com/pub/nickfeik...
January 5, 2026 at 4:44 AM
I’m still amazed that the sub judice aspect has been ignored in the rolling media campaign for a Bondi royal commission.
In case you’ve not read about it (and why would you) I’ve written about it here:
open.substack.com/pub/nickfeik...
In case you’ve not read about it (and why would you) I’ve written about it here:
open.substack.com/pub/nickfeik...
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I'm not staunchly for or against a Royal Commission into anti-semitism. But what I DO strongly believe is that many of the loudest agitators for it (looking at you yet again MPs & media) are clearly doing so primarily for political mileage and/or easy 'content'. Pretty sickening.
January 4, 2026 at 10:16 PM
I'm not staunchly for or against a Royal Commission into anti-semitism. But what I DO strongly believe is that many of the loudest agitators for it (looking at you yet again MPs & media) are clearly doing so primarily for political mileage and/or easy 'content'. Pretty sickening.