As the PM called the election he said, "the biggest risk to all of us is not what's happening elsewhere in the world". But yesterday, @lenoret.bsky.social @patrickkeneally.bsky.social @miketicher.bsky.social and @bridie.bsky.social asked the question that is still on my mind this morning:

Newsroom edition: is Australia in denial about Trump? - podcast

Bridie Jabour talks with the editor, Lenore Taylor, head of newsroom, Mike Ticher and deputy editor Patrick Keneally about text leaks, tariffs, and Trump’s looming threat

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"Will we (America) go the way of Brazil, Poland, Czech Republic, where I was ambassador, all of which pushed out autocratic regimes in recent years? Or will we go the way of Hungary and Turkey, which failed to oust autocrats?" www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...

The Trump administration is descending into authoritarianism

From media to culture and the arts to the refusal to abide by court orders, we’re nearing ‘Defcon 1 for our democracy’, experts say

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Back to Back Barries is truly essential listening for anyone interested in Australian politics, the analysis and insight is unmatched. This week is on the vital role confidence plays in campaigns podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/f...

Back to Back Barries: Can Dutton regain discipline and confidence?

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The editor-in-chief of Haaretz on the slide of Israel towards autocracy www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Netanyahu is waging war on Gaza and on us – his ‘enemies within’. It’s the path to autocracy | Aluf Benn

Israel’s PM wants to ‘transfer’ Palestinians from Gaza, purge his traditional domestic rivals – and keep the right wing in power for ever, says Aluf Benn, editor-in-chief of Haaretz

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The electorate feels more divided and more disengaged than ever. Really enjoyed the podcast this week... the usual suspects... @lenoret.bsky.social @miketicher.bsky.social and @bridie.bsky.social chatting through how these fractures may shape the election campaign:

Lenore Taylor@lenoret.bsky.social · last yr.

www.theguardian.com/australia-ne... On the Friday pod we discuss what research is saying about the electorate as we wait (and wait) for the campaign to start

Editorial from the Jewish Independent: "We are all traumatised by the attack on Adass Israel Synagogue, but we must resist both Holocaust-inspired fears and political point-scoring." thejewishindependent.com.au/facing-terro...

Facing terror and keeping our heads - The Jewish Independent

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“What is allowed to occur in the NT would not be tolerated elsewhere in Australia” www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

@bridie.bsky.social with some usual suspects, @miketicher.bsky.social and @patrickkeneally.bsky.social on the heat, and the last few days of familiar and disappointing climate politics:

Newsroom edition: do voters still care about the climate during a cost-of-living crisis? - podcast

Bridie Jabour talks to Mike Ticher and Patrick Keneally about the challenges the Labor government faces

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A chaotic week in Parliament... @lenoret.bsky.social / @miketicher.bsky.social / and @patrickkeneally.bsky.social make sense of it all with @regedahmad.bsky.social

Newsroom edition: Labor and the Coalition’s election playbook takes shape - podcast

Guardian Australia’s editor Lenore Taylor, deputy editor Patrick Keneally and head of newsroom Mike Ticher discuss whether there are lessons for the major parties in Donald Trump’s big win

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Love it when people emphasise they bought their house when their suburb was unfashionable. Yeah bruh, it used to be really easy to buy a house, now it’s almost impossible, and you’re worth $2m+.That’s the point!

Australia's cost-of-living crisis is not evenly distributed - CBA data shows older people are spending more, while younger people cut back www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Collingwood Children’s Farm was a safe haven for many with disability. Now a mother and daughter are fighting to save a ‘unique’ program

Collingwood Children’s Farm was a safe haven for many with disability. Now a mother and daughter are fighting to save a ‘unique’ program

When funding put an end to a volunteer schemes for NDIS participants and specialist schools, two advocates found a way to raise their voices Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast For decades, visitors have flocked to Collingwood Children’s Farm on the banks of Melbourne’s Yarra River. The not-for-profit community farm, founded in 1979, is renowned for providing a serene slice of country life in the city for children, school students, people with disabilities and families. Continue reading...

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My son has invented cemeteries

Loved the honesty in this even if a little sad, rare to read a reflection on the seasons of long friendships like this www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

They were best mates. Then one had a baby, while the other struggled. Two brutally honest takes on what happens when motherhood affects friendship

They both had something the other wanted. Could their relationship survive?

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Have a listen to @lenoret.bsky.social, @patrickkeneally.bsky.social and @bridie.bsky.social talking about the Guardian's decision to no longer post on X/Tw in @guardianaustralia.bsky.social's newsroom edition of our #FullStory podcast www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Newsroom edition: Elon Musk, and why the Guardian is no longer posting on X - podcast

Bridie Jabour talks to the editor-in-chief, Lenore Taylor, and deputy editor Patrick Keneally about the future of news online and why the Guardian has quit X

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It’s November!! So I’m beginning to commission for summer. Looking for pieces that can run any time over Dec/Jan in Guardian Aus opinion. Can be funny, serious, sweet; experiences, reflections, long held world view etc. $315 per piece. Email cif.australia@theguardian.com with SUMMER PITCH in subject

If you only pre-order one romantic comedy about the iconic Big Things today then I highly recommend making it this one as my lawyers will be in contact if we find out about a different one www.booktopia.com.au/the-next-big...?

🚨 earnest post alert 🚨 so proud of my colleagues and also my friends, what a genuine privilege to know these reporters and writers www.walkleys.com/2023-walkley...

I feel like it's going under the radar a bit but it seems like Australia could follow the UK in trying to weaken encrypted messaging. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/aug/20/australia-eyes-uk-online-bill-in-fight-with-tech-companies-over-encryption-child-safety?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Australia eyes UK online bill in fight with tech companies over encryption and child safety

The likes of Meta and Google are pushing back against moves in Australia and the UK to open up end-to-end messaging encryption

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The posting energy is off on here because we’re not all insane and 25 anymore, everyone has kids now, they’ve lost the need to post (I don’t know anyone under 31)

I need Spotify to let Prince Harry interview Trump about childhood trauma

Every group chat has an “eldest sister” - nobody is mean to her and everyone goes to the pub she says to

I got on the Opulent Tips mailing list and I got a BlueSky invite code