"One of the most gripping parts of a corruption inquiry into branch stacking and illegal donations has been seeing how a small number of people from a group of large families...have become embroiled in the pushing and shoving over control of the Liberal Party” Extreme Far-RW christians #auspol

From ‘Nun Runs’ to factional funds: ICAC’s unholy six degrees of separation

A small group of people from a number of large families feature prominently in a bombshell inquiry into branch stacking and illegal donations.

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youtube.com/watch?v=ghi2... I really like Andrew Wilkie, lots of common sense. I think more independents getting elected would be a good thing. #auspol #gamblingreform #climatechange

Breaking the Cycle: Gambling, Climate and the Politics of Power

YouTube video by The Australia Institute

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The Minns/ Albanese narrative must not be countered. No talk of Israel, no sympathetic Jews who might actually add to social cohesion. Anecdotal gripes only.

The Crisafulli government has not been able to provide a full Queensland Rail timetable for 3 months now. Negotiations between unions & QR are ongoing. Currently no industrial action by the RTBU. Minister Brent Mickelberg still refuses to take the lead. #qldpol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08...

Frustrated commuters endure three months of disrupted rail services

Queensland Rail says one third of trains are now off the tracks due to a growing maintenance backlog as commuters stare down the barrel of more long months of reduced services.

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It’s the very model of enshittification. It doesn’t really keep airfares low if you have to pay extra for basic requirements; it just brings expectations down to rock bottom and means customers gamble on “this time it might work out ok”.

In China, robots which are also solar panels, clean the other solar panels. Original post

Good morning everyone ☕☕ Have an awesome Thursday, stay safe & have fun Federal Parliament is not sitting today 3 x committee meetings (times/topics in pic👇) Watch live👇 www.youtube.com/@AUSParliame... Next sitting day is Tuesday 11 August 2026 - both Houses 🐝 #auspol

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Exposure to pesticides at work could raise risk of ALS, study finds

Two people in Australia are diagnosed with ALS each day. Researchers say working with pesticides could bring a 70 per cent greater risk of developing the fatal disease.

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When we were at Buckaringa Gorge, @boyfrombruce.bsky.social saw a flock of cockatiels fly over. We hurried to the tree where they landed but they were then spooked by a kestrel so we only got a few distant shots before they fled. Still, it's always cool to see wild cockatiels! 😀 #birdsseenin2026

lol at Coles suddenly sending a letter to Getup demanding they take down digital ads about Coles surveillance data partnership with Palantir because it featured footage of a Coles staff member and “breached their privacy”

Ideal getaways. My @smh cartoon.

"Never experienced a jot of antisemitism" - Jewish Australian Judith Treanor who attended 'countless protests' but was excluded from Royal Commission (like many critics of Israel) #auspol @sstephanietrann.bsky.social michaelwest.com.au/jewish-peace...

Jewish peace protestor to Royal Commission: "Never experienced a jot of antisemitism" - Michael West

Royal Commissioner Virginia Bell rejected claims pushed by the Israel lobby that pro-Palestinian groups "hijacked" this week's protest

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Dan Tehan was pathetic in his interview on data centres on Radio National. Energy use of DCs 'should be a matter for the developers', lets use gas for data centres, 'developers should decide what energy they use'. 'There should be no restrictions on the type of energy used'.

42 Women this year brutally murdered. We dont call that terrorism. FFS. #femicide #terrorism www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08...

Police investigate arson at Victorian defence company as 'far-left terror'

It is the first time Australian authorities have investigated what they consider to be a potential far-left terror attack, motivated by anarchist and revolutionary ideology.

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Royal Australian Mint releases new coin commemorating First Nations land rights

'Beautiful' new coin tells story of First Nations land rights

The Royal Australian Mint is encouraging people to check their change for the new 50-cent coin. 

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www.afr.com/politics/fed... Aussies are the biggest losers to gambling in the world - $31B/yr - yet Peter Vlandys says it’s extremists who are trying to reign in the gambling corporations. Albanese has allowed himself to be led around by the nose by the likes of Vlandys for way too long.

‘Shows his true colours, and it’s ugly’: Senators hit back at V’landys

After Senate hearings into Labor gambling ad laws, NRL boss Peter V’landys dismissed it as being run by “publicity-seeking extremists”.

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The Maritime Union and the thousands of workers on these Carnival cruise ships are asking for the government to insist on a collective agreement, to raise their pay above $2.50 an hour, as part of their licence to operate. Of course that should happen. Now.

Jewish peace protestor to Royal Commission: “Never experienced a jot of antisemitism” Stephanie Tran reports. Read it here: https://michaelwest.com.au/jewish-peace-protestor-to-royal-commission-never-experienced-a-jot-of-antisemitism/

Passengers boarding a Carnival cruise ship are promised a world of endless food, relaxation and oceanic luxury. But for the crew who make these escapes possible, life is vastly different.

Inside the punishing conditions Carnival crew face on cruise ships

Passengers boarding a Carnival cruise ship are promised a world of endless food, relaxation and oceanic luxury. But for the crew who make these escapes possible, life is vastly different.

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Would rather walk or swim than fly Jetstar

The Heritage Foundation is run by Opus Dei Catholics Kevin Roberts and Roger Severino. More than 50% of the 100 orgs behind Project 2025 were funded by Opus Dei affiliated Leonard Leo. Miss the faith driven politics and you miss the story. jesspiper.substack.com/p/give-them-...

Give Them an Inch...

And they'll take away women's sports...

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1/ Myopic that in a world that's on FIRE or in FLOOD, with millions harmed, Ken Henry's focus is "meeting the net zero by 2050 target" & opining that "the only mechanism we've got for doing that is carbon offsets. And carbon offsets are under threat" from environmentalists & conservationists

Dangerous times for climate policy: Ken Henry - ABC listen

Former Secretary of the Treasury Department Ken Henry is addressing the Clean Energy Council's summit in Sydney today.

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2/ If it's divisive to oppose carbon offsets cos they don't work, & WORSE, they enable fossil fuel companies & big emitters to keep polluting (🇦🇺's Safeguard Mechanism permits unlimited use of carbon offsets), I'll wear that I'll be damned before I normalise offsets as cover for MORE fossil fuels

3/Ken Henry 1️⃣ admits offsets let fossil fuel corps keep polluting 2️⃣ admits legislation wld stop fossil fuel dev 3️⃣ pivots to 🇦🇺’s emissions target 4️⃣ omits tt ~80% of 🇦🇺’s 🌏emissions is ff exports tt ongoing Coal+Gas approvals worsen 5️⃣ proffers fake win-win—meet target (excl 🌏emissions caused) & make $$

It should be friendless. The legislation is designed to protect Albanese’s mates in the media and sporting industries rather than the average Australian. Every day this government proves it only cares about big business and finds the voter an annoyance.

“A six-month investigation by the ABC has highlighted historical allegations of sexual abuse and a sexualised culture at the Melbourne school across four decades, along with concerns about physical discipline which tipped over into violence.” #auspol

“The ABC understands Faye Berryman, who co-founded the school with husband Philip O'Carroll, is one of those named, along with son Tim Berryman, who had been principal until recently, & Phillip & Faye's daughter Catherine O'Carroll, who is listed as a school director” www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08...

Alternative school's founding family banned from senior roles

The founder and two other senior staff members of an alternative Melbourne school are found unfit to hold a position of authority in the Victorian education system following an investigation by regula...

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New parliamentary committee to examine how Australia can prepare for war for first time since World War II

Are we ready for war? Politicians tasked with plan against new age threats

It is the first time since World War II that a formal plan will be proposed, reflecting increasing concerns of conflict breaking out in this region.

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More accurate headline: 'Labor prioritizes lobby groups over gambling harm.' And I wish journos would stop using "crackdown" to describe Labor's pissweak package. #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08...

Gambling ad reforms at risk as Labor draws line on major changes

Labor is unlikely to entertain major changes to its gambling ad crackdown despite the bill being 'friendless' in parliament.

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Don’t send your daughters to a Presbyterian school (note all PLC parents) please people - because they EXCLUDE WOMEN from leadership positions. What a lesson to give girls in 2026! Shame on all those old men