She thought she could call wrestler Matt Cage the N word *twice* without consequence. Check the alt text for details. www.instagram.com/reel/DbgLPLH...
John Lewis
@johnnol1.bsky.social
Old,80 ,Atheist, leftyi…Wayyyyy left, think Marx, Trotsky etc. Supports the underdog, likes good whisky, literature and animals. Servant to 2 deaf white cats. Still enjoy a curry. Dislike liars, cruelty, hate Zionism. #Auspolw
Iran claims breakthrough in new route through Hormuz www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/2026/08...
Iran claims breakthrough in new route through Hormuz
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See the Sun’s surface in higher detail than ever before in new telescope images theconversation.com/see-the-suns...
See the Sun’s surface in higher detail than ever before in new telescope images
The closer you zoom in, the more fascinating it is.
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Pauline Hanson was once dubbed ‘queen of the men’s rights movement’. Her 30-year career shows why theconversation.com/pauline-hans...
Pauline Hanson was once dubbed ‘queen of the men’s rights movement’. Her 30-year career shows why
As consistent as her beliefs on race and immigration, Hanson has been championing men’s rights causes for 30 years – at the expense of women.
theconversation.com
“Anything Jetstar can do to keep those airfares low, I think, is good,” the former Qantas boss told ABC TV. Anyone in Jetstar who thought it was great idea having Alan Joyce do promotion for them must be a Virgin mole. citynews.com.au/2026/jetstar...
Jetstar risks backlash over new overhead baggage fees | Canberra CityNews
Jetstar risks losing business after introducing a new charge for passengers who want to store their carry-on luggage in overhead lockers.
citynews.com.au
View from The Hill: Burke struggles to wrangle numbers as opposition and One Nation apply heat on migration theconversation.com/view-from-th...
View from The Hill: Burke struggles to wrangle numbers as opposition and One Nation apply heat on migration
The minister cancelling his press club appearance was embarrassing and revealing.
theconversation.com
Alan Jones’ criminal trial: What the Old Media won’t tell you kangaroocourtofaustralia.com/2026/08/06/a...
Alan Jones’ criminal trial: What the Old Media won’t tell you
Alan Jones’ criminal trial for allegedly sexually assaulting 6 males is currently afoot but the old media are not reporting all the facts, never have, and have been in cover-up mode for […]
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This guy never served. He faked an injury to avoid the draft. None of his children have served. He called those who did serve their country "suckers and losers." He skipped the centenary memorial for servicemen who died in WWI because it was drizzling. This is more than usually repellent.
Trump’s vanity battleship exposes AUKUS reactor problem pearlsandirritations.com/post/2026/08...
Trump’s vanity battleship exposes AUKUS reactor problem
The planned nuclear-powered Trump-class battleship could place further pressure on already stretched US naval reactor supply chains, adding to doubts about Australia’s chances of receiving Virginia-cl...
pearlsandirritations.com
Need, not visa status, should determine how we treat the homeless pearlsandirritations.com/post/2026/08...
Need, not visa status, should determine how we treat the homeless
People seeking asylum and other non-residents face a double invisibility in Australia’s homelessness crisis, excluded from support systems just when they most need help.
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University racism definitions won’t dismantle racism pearlsandirritations.com/post/2026/08...
University racism definitions won’t dismantle racism
The government’s push for universities to adopt racism definitions risks turning anti-racism into compliance policy while leaving structural racism untouched and constraining speech on Palestine.
pearlsandirritations.com
Me looking at my wife as the Amazon delivery van pulls up outside our house again.
India’s students reject the compliance machine pearlsandirritations.com/post/2026/08...
India’s students reject the compliance machine
India’s student protests exposed a deeper crisis: an education system built around high-stakes exams, compliance and fear is no longer delivering secure futures or good jobs.
pearlsandirritations.com
Israel accused of erasing evidence in Gaza pearlsandirritations.com/post/2026/08...
Israel accused of erasing evidence in Gaza
A new human rights report accuses Israeli forces and contractors of removing and crushing Gaza’s rubble before investigators can examine possible evidence of genocide, mass graves and unlawful killing...
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Australia’s federation has survived 125 years of economic shocks pearlsandirritations.com/post/2026/08...
Australia’s federation has survived 125 years of economic shocks
Australia’s economic history shows that major shocks often come from overseas, but better policy settings over the past three decades have helped keep unemployment, inflation and debt under greater co...
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How sad for us that journalists would allow an imbecile like Hanson to wield so much power
Mossad Minns is at it again, demonising anyone supporting Palestinians. I never knew how much influence the Israeli lobbyists had over our governments until the shroud was lifted on the atrocities committed against Palestinians. It all began in 1948 & hasn't abated since. #auspol #FreePalestine
Labor is relying on the fact that people will preference them before the LibNats, Greens and One Nation in retaining government come 2028 #auspol
Senator David Shoebridge@davidshoebridge.bsky.social · 19h agoThis is a Minister who is purposeful delaying family reunion visas, denying refugees protection and scapegoating migrants for issues his Government created. It is not surprise Labor is in a race to the bottom on immigration, but it is toxic politics. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08...
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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What once would have been a pitch in a writers’ room for tastelessly edgy joke in a comedic satire of a deranged country full of greedy sociopaths is now our reality.
The media thrown out by racist Pauline Hanson tell you it is The Age, the ABC and The Guardian holding power to account. The rest of the legacy mob are doing a MAGA and “‘flooding the zone with shit” “Truth Lies & Media” is live! ⚡️ Apple & Spotify🍎 Promo Match Frame Editing #auspol #NewsCorpse
Contempt is an offence under the Royal Commissions Act 1902. It's not enough to kindly ask people to not engage in racism when that racism is being egged on by the press. The Commissioner should refer those responsible to the AFP. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08...
Commissioner rebukes claim pro-Palestinian groups tried to 'hijack' hearing
The royal commission on antisemitism has hit back at comments from a prominent member of the Jewish community who accused pro-Palestinian groups of attempting to "hijack" the inquiry using "clickbait ...
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#StateOfTheNation Weak & Gutless comes to mind …. @albomp.bsky.social not to mention the lobby groups and donations .. how does it feel being “Owned” ? #BanGamblingAds #DV #Alcohol @australianlabor.bsky.social #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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What I saw in the West Bank pearlsandirritations.com/post/2026/08...
What I saw in the West Bank
Former Irish president and UN human rights chief Mary Robinson says Israel’s annexation of Palestinian land is unfolding in plain sight, enabled by impunity and a lack of international political will.
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“I am deeply concerned that we will hear, once again, predominantly from Zionist and pro-Israel Jewish witnesses describing their perceptions of protests they have not attended, while Jewish people who have actually participated in those protests...are excluded from giving evidence.” -Judith Treanor
Michael West@michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 5h ago"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...
🚨Networks of bogus “news” pages are being used to spread vast amounts of pro-Hanson and One Nation propaganda on social media — as Hanson bans actual media. Pages aggressively spreading calculated disinformation in mass MAGA attack. Investigation 👇 theklaxon.com.au/i7z3
Sham pro-Hanson "news" pages flood social media – as One Nation bans actual news - The Klaxon
Networks of sham “news” pages on social media are being used to spread vast amounts of pro-Pauline Hanson and pro-One Nation propaganda — as Hanson bans actual media.
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