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Decision to disinvite Palestinian-Australian writer from Adelaide Festival is pure, ugly politics www.crikey.com.au/2026/01/09/p...
Decision to disinvite Palestinian-Australian writer from Adelaide Festival is pure, ugly politics
The moral spinelessness in not only seeking to silence Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah, but to link the cancellation to the abhorrent terrorist attack in Bondi, speaks volumes over who is allowed to have a voic...
www.crikey.com.au
January 10, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Decision to disinvite Palestinian-Australian writer from Adelaide Festival is pure, ugly politics www.crikey.com.au/2026/01/09/p...
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Unfortunately for Malinauskas, the internet remembers. Instagram user beccilove dug out this quote from a few years ago.
January 9, 2026 at 7:36 AM
Unfortunately for Malinauskas, the internet remembers. Instagram user beccilove dug out this quote from a few years ago.
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Humans have emitted 2750 gigatons of CO2 since the industrial revolution from burning fossil fuels and land use change. To put this in perspective, this is more than the (dry) mass of all living things on earth and everything humans have ever built combined:
January 2, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Humans have emitted 2750 gigatons of CO2 since the industrial revolution from burning fossil fuels and land use change. To put this in perspective, this is more than the (dry) mass of all living things on earth and everything humans have ever built combined:
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Message for 2026. We need to working on near-term global climate cooling now: drive.google.com/file/d/1hvkl...
Baiman_AGU Poster-2025_9.pdf
drive.google.com
January 2, 2026 at 11:21 PM
Message for 2026. We need to working on near-term global climate cooling now: drive.google.com/file/d/1hvkl...
Just come across this really important article that gives a glimpse of some of networks of the mega-rich and the politically powerful. How much more don't we find out about?
www.thenerve.news/p/tony-blair...
www.thenerve.news/p/tony-blair...
'WHAT WILL JESUS SAY?' TONY BLAIR, BIG TECH AND THE ISRAEL CONNECTION
As Trump announces the former British PM as his choice to help govern Gaza, Carole Cadwalladr investigates the opaque workings of Blair's institute, its funding from friends of Israel – including bill...
www.thenerve.news
October 12, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Just come across this really important article that gives a glimpse of some of networks of the mega-rich and the politically powerful. How much more don't we find out about?
www.thenerve.news/p/tony-blair...
www.thenerve.news/p/tony-blair...
SECRET CARGO: INSIDE AUSTRALIA’S COVERT F-35 PARTS PIPELINE TO ISRAEL declassifiedaus.org/2025/10/01/s...
Secret Cargo: Inside Australia’s Covert F-35 Parts Pipeline To Israel
68 shipments of F-35 fighter jet parts have been flown on commercial passenger planes to Israel from Australia, leaked documents reveal.
declassifiedaus.org
October 9, 2025 at 9:41 PM
SECRET CARGO: INSIDE AUSTRALIA’S COVERT F-35 PARTS PIPELINE TO ISRAEL declassifiedaus.org/2025/10/01/s...
Australia handed $10m to Israeli arms firm as Albanese recognised Palestine www.crikey.com.au/2025/09/25/e...
Australia handed $10m to Israeli arms firm as Albanese recognised Palestine
Yet again, the government is handing taxpayer money to a company steeped in Palestinian blood: Elbit Systems. It's quite a contrast to Anthony Albanese's posturing on recognising Palestine.
www.crikey.com.au
September 25, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Australia handed $10m to Israeli arms firm as Albanese recognised Palestine www.crikey.com.au/2025/09/25/e...
Is anyone able to point me to a fair/balanced summary of Charlie Kirk's comments or positions over the last few years? People I read are cherry picking a few things he's said or done, but it would be good to get a more representative picture of him. Preferably nothing behind a paywall. Thanks
September 24, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Is anyone able to point me to a fair/balanced summary of Charlie Kirk's comments or positions over the last few years? People I read are cherry picking a few things he's said or done, but it would be good to get a more representative picture of him. Preferably nothing behind a paywall. Thanks
Yet another example of the importance of a Road User Charge on ALL vehicles, not just EVs, with benefits to the nation’s health, economy and environment. Perhaps the medical profession should be asked to join the call on better RUC policies?
Traffic pollution contributes to more than 1,800 premature deaths per year, study estimates.
www.abc.net.au/news/science...
www.abc.net.au/news/science...
Car pollution is deadly. New research shows us just how much
Vehicle emissions may contribute to more than 1,800 premature deaths in Australia each year, according to the nation's first assessment of the health impact of traffic-related pollution.
www.abc.net.au
August 25, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Yet another example of the importance of a Road User Charge on ALL vehicles, not just EVs, with benefits to the nation’s health, economy and environment. Perhaps the medical profession should be asked to join the call on better RUC policies?
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And there you have it.
A leaked letter shows an astro-turf, pro-Israel group pressured Bendigo Writers Festival + LaTrobe uni.
The group claimed the inclusion of a Palestinian author was "antisemitic" and that organisers should "implement immediate measures".
www.deepcutnews.com/p/exclusive-...
A leaked letter shows an astro-turf, pro-Israel group pressured Bendigo Writers Festival + LaTrobe uni.
The group claimed the inclusion of a Palestinian author was "antisemitic" and that organisers should "implement immediate measures".
www.deepcutnews.com/p/exclusive-...
Pro-Israel group lobbied La Trobe and Bendigo Writers Festival over Palestinian academic's institution
A leaked letter reveals pressure from a pro-Israel group in the lead up to the Festival
www.deepcutnews.com
August 17, 2025 at 11:36 PM
And there you have it.
A leaked letter shows an astro-turf, pro-Israel group pressured Bendigo Writers Festival + LaTrobe uni.
The group claimed the inclusion of a Palestinian author was "antisemitic" and that organisers should "implement immediate measures".
www.deepcutnews.com/p/exclusive-...
A leaked letter shows an astro-turf, pro-Israel group pressured Bendigo Writers Festival + LaTrobe uni.
The group claimed the inclusion of a Palestinian author was "antisemitic" and that organisers should "implement immediate measures".
www.deepcutnews.com/p/exclusive-...
Should we believe the report that Trump vetoed an Israeli plan to asassinate Ayatollah Khamenei? Or is this unverified report an attempt to portray Trump as a moderating influence?
June 16, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Should we believe the report that Trump vetoed an Israeli plan to asassinate Ayatollah Khamenei? Or is this unverified report an attempt to portray Trump as a moderating influence?
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Telling that the first of these is superannuation contributions, and the second is the instant asset write-off.
The tax system really is rigged for the wealthy.
The tax system really is rigged for the wealthy.
June 15, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Telling that the first of these is superannuation contributions, and the second is the instant asset write-off.
The tax system really is rigged for the wealthy.
The tax system really is rigged for the wealthy.
This group of marchers may be the (large) right wing fringe, but reflects the fact that the core of Israeli society is deeply racist.
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march-through-muslim-quarter-of-old-city-in-jerusalem?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
Thousands of Israelis join violent, racist march through Jerusalem’s Muslim quarter
The annual nationalist march shut down Palestinian majority areas amid attacks and large groups chanting racist slogans
www.theguardian.com
May 26, 2025 at 10:20 PM
This group of marchers may be the (large) right wing fringe, but reflects the fact that the core of Israeli society is deeply racist.
march-through-muslim-quarter-of-old-city-in-jerusalem?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
march-through-muslim-quarter-of-old-city-in-jerusalem?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
Important article by John Quiggin, but I suggest that the issue goes beyond human services. We need to accept that in any sector a significant proportion of private businesses will always pursue profit far more than quality and public needs.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Childcare is just the latest failure of Australia’s privatisation push. It’s time for an ideology overhaul | John Quiggin
Even the Productivity Commission is backing away from the for-profit model. We need to ensure that our human services serve humans
www.theguardian.com
May 17, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Important article by John Quiggin, but I suggest that the issue goes beyond human services. We need to accept that in any sector a significant proportion of private businesses will always pursue profit far more than quality and public needs.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Yet another tragic death among so many thousands demonstrating the murderous moral bankruptcy of the IDF and the Israeli Government
Gaza mourns beloved photojournalist Fatima Hassouna killed by Israel - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/gaza-photojournalist-fatima-hassouna-killed-israeli-strike-mourns
Gaza mourns beloved photojournalist Fatima Hassouna killed by Israel
The photographer was looking forward to her wedding when she was killed alongside five siblings in an attack on her family home in Gaza City
www.middleeasteye.net
April 23, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Yet another tragic death among so many thousands demonstrating the murderous moral bankruptcy of the IDF and the Israeli Government
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Gaza mourns beloved photojournalist Fatima Hassouna killed by Israel - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/gaza-photojournalist-fatima-hassouna-killed-israeli-strike-mourns
Gaza mourns beloved photojournalist Fatima Hassouna killed by Israel
The photographer was looking forward to her wedding when she was killed alongside five siblings in an attack on her family home in Gaza City
www.middleeasteye.net
April 18, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Gaza mourns beloved photojournalist Fatima Hassouna killed by Israel - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/gaza-photojournalist-fatima-hassouna-killed-israeli-strike-mourns
Hard to believe, but this woman could be a minister in a Dutton Government.
April 15, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Hard to believe, but this woman could be a minister in a Dutton Government.
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"Bodies of 15 Ukrainian paramedics, killed by Russian forces and buried in a mass grave 9 days ago, were found with their hands or legs tied and had gunshot wounds to the head and chest."
Except they were 'only' Palestinians, so most of the media doesn't care.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
Except they were 'only' Palestinians, so most of the media doesn't care.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
Palestinian paramedics shot by Israeli forces had hands tied, eyewitnesses say
Senior doctor who saw bodies says men appeared to have been ‘executed’, adding to evidence of potential war crime
www.theguardian.com
April 2, 2025 at 5:38 AM
"Bodies of 15 Ukrainian paramedics, killed by Russian forces and buried in a mass grave 9 days ago, were found with their hands or legs tied and had gunshot wounds to the head and chest."
Except they were 'only' Palestinians, so most of the media doesn't care.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
Except they were 'only' Palestinians, so most of the media doesn't care.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
The Prime Minister wants to introduce new laws to let destructive salmon corporations bypass environmental protections. I've signed the @australiainstitute.org.au petition to protect the Maugean skate - will you join me?
nb.australiainstitute.org.au/end_salmon_f...
nb.australiainstitute.org.au/end_salmon_f...
End salmon farming in Macquarie Harbour—protect the skate
nb.australiainstitute.org.au
March 19, 2025 at 9:11 AM
The Prime Minister wants to introduce new laws to let destructive salmon corporations bypass environmental protections. I've signed the @australiainstitute.org.au petition to protect the Maugean skate - will you join me?
nb.australiainstitute.org.au/end_salmon_f...
nb.australiainstitute.org.au/end_salmon_f...
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Housing policy must be adjusted so that having a safe & secure home is a basic human right. To get the balance right between supply and demand, public and private investment, between a range of housing options which meet the wide range of needs in this country.
February 18, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Housing policy must be adjusted so that having a safe & secure home is a basic human right. To get the balance right between supply and demand, public and private investment, between a range of housing options which meet the wide range of needs in this country.
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The same media organisations who are willing to bend over backwards to normalise every illegal, fascist thing that Donald Trump does would have you believe that community independents are a threat to democracy.
February 6, 2025 at 1:41 AM
The same media organisations who are willing to bend over backwards to normalise every illegal, fascist thing that Donald Trump does would have you believe that community independents are a threat to democracy.