The point isn't that the authorities are dragging their feet, it's that for once they're saying hang on let's do this carefully, by contrast with the instant moral panic that always attends anything with a whiff of Islamic extremism or contrary to the vested interests of the politically powerful.
January 28, 2026 at 11:46 PM
The point isn't that the authorities are dragging their feet, it's that for once they're saying hang on let's do this carefully, by contrast with the instant moral panic that always attends anything with a whiff of Islamic extremism or contrary to the vested interests of the politically powerful.
Scott, whose personal pastor was Brian Houston, is well-placed to determine how and by whom other people's religions should be run
January 28, 2026 at 4:51 AM
Scott, whose personal pastor was Brian Houston, is well-placed to determine how and by whom other people's religions should be run
Ah, ze Nuremberg Defence. Worked a treat there too.
January 28, 2026 at 3:39 AM
Ah, ze Nuremberg Defence. Worked a treat there too.
Put the Hoodoo Gurus on the flag and we'll salute that
January 27, 2026 at 7:12 AM
Put the Hoodoo Gurus on the flag and we'll salute that
Pauline is sick and tired of something again
January 27, 2026 at 1:11 AM
Pauline is sick and tired of something again
The media's unshakeable determination to maintain that the Libs are still a party of government is endearing
January 24, 2026 at 2:53 AM
The media's unshakeable determination to maintain that the Libs are still a party of government is endearing
It was appropriate to have a day of mourning, but this language is very problematic in the context of Israel's actions and the political insistence on merging all Jews with that country as a unitary identity. And Minns' tie colour choice wasn't an accident.
January 23, 2026 at 12:44 AM
It was appropriate to have a day of mourning, but this language is very problematic in the context of Israel's actions and the political insistence on merging all Jews with that country as a unitary identity. And Minns' tie colour choice wasn't an accident.
This will be history's ultimate test of whether this government had a functioning spine
January 19, 2026 at 12:57 AM
This will be history's ultimate test of whether this government had a functioning spine
Just in case anyone anywhere had any lingering respect or affection for Tony Blair, this is who he always was
January 18, 2026 at 5:12 AM
Just in case anyone anywhere had any lingering respect or affection for Tony Blair, this is who he always was
Beautiful composite image on a Crikey story today, and they're all our clients! Khaled Sabsabi, Jayson Gillham, Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah. Great Australians.
January 16, 2026 at 2:06 AM
Beautiful composite image on a Crikey story today, and they're all our clients! Khaled Sabsabi, Jayson Gillham, Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah. Great Australians.
Statement from our client Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah. It is a tragedy that Adelaide Writers' Week has been destroyed, for nothing. However, this is a massive win for artistic freedom and hopefully a turning point in this time of unhinged McCarthyist witch-hunting. Randa is a hero and we love her.
January 15, 2026 at 1:31 AM
Statement from our client Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah. It is a tragedy that Adelaide Writers' Week has been destroyed, for nothing. However, this is a massive win for artistic freedom and hopefully a turning point in this time of unhinged McCarthyist witch-hunting. Randa is a hero and we love her.
From the Adelaide Festival Board, in relation to what it did to Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah
January 15, 2026 at 12:59 AM
From the Adelaide Festival Board, in relation to what it did to Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah
This, to be clear, is not an apology. Not sure what it is.
January 13, 2026 at 4:18 AM
This, to be clear, is not an apology. Not sure what it is.
Cathy Wilcox, demonstrating what moral authority actually looks like
January 12, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Cathy Wilcox, demonstrating what moral authority actually looks like
“this woman”, said the Premier, referring to the Palestinian writer he had decided should be excluded from polite society, thus putting his personal values on full and glorious display
January 12, 2026 at 9:12 AM
“this woman”, said the Premier, referring to the Palestinian writer he had decided should be excluded from polite society, thus putting his personal values on full and glorious display
Adelaide Writers' Week is excited to announce that this year's event will feature a panel consisting of Tony Abbott, the Downer Family Choir and the disinterred corpse of Enid Blyton
January 12, 2026 at 5:46 AM
Adelaide Writers' Week is excited to announce that this year's event will feature a panel consisting of Tony Abbott, the Downer Family Choir and the disinterred corpse of Enid Blyton
Now, that's defamatory
January 11, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Now, that's defamatory
For example, posted yesterday on X by Mr Social Cohesion
January 10, 2026 at 6:21 AM
For example, posted yesterday on X by Mr Social Cohesion
Albo and his government are still merrily posting on X, the Nazi/porn site
January 10, 2026 at 6:19 AM
Albo and his government are still merrily posting on X, the Nazi/porn site
Looking forward to the new program of panel discussions among various columnists from The Australian, and a day-long session where Tony Abbott reads his history of Australia in a loud voice.
January 9, 2026 at 3:12 AM
Looking forward to the new program of panel discussions among various columnists from The Australian, and a day-long session where Tony Abbott reads his history of Australia in a loud voice.
“stepped up” is an interesting way to describe “wet his pants”
January 8, 2026 at 10:46 PM
“stepped up” is an interesting way to describe “wet his pants”
We’re approaching peak hysteria
January 7, 2026 at 10:50 PM
We’re approaching peak hysteria
Law schmaw, invading is fun
January 4, 2026 at 1:12 AM
Law schmaw, invading is fun
Albo has an opportunity in this crisis to not permanently cement the public perception that he is weak, an opportunity he will decisively not take.
January 4, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Albo has an opportunity in this crisis to not permanently cement the public perception that he is weak, an opportunity he will decisively not take.
A statement every bit as strongly worded as we’ve learned to expect from our national leader. You tell’em, Albo!
January 4, 2026 at 12:34 AM
A statement every bit as strongly worded as we’ve learned to expect from our national leader. You tell’em, Albo!