Rob Smith
@onyadon.bsky.social
I've covered Olympics, World Cups, Cricket, Kangaroo tours, F1, Brit Opens, MotoGPs, Wimbledons, interest in politics/environment/music & I follow AFC Wimbledon
Editorial: Whatever else might be established by the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption’s probe into Liberal Party donations, it has already proved how inadequate is its federal counterpart. trib.al/sQFIfqx
Phone tap justice
Whatever else might be established by the New South Wales Independent Commission Against Corruption’s probe into Liberal Party donations, it has already proved how inadequate is its federal counterpart.
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"The climate crisis is in overdrive": UN chief issues dire warning on strengthening El Nino weather pattern u.afp.com/Srvc
Bordeaux, France, has now recorded more days above 40°C in 2026 alone than during the entire 105-year period from 1920 (when observations began) to 2025. This is deeply shocking.
"This is an attempt at a show trial, and an ongoing contestation in American politics about the role of institutions, political authority, and expertise." Why does MAGA want America's Covid-19 expert behind bars? www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/why-...
Why does MAGA America hate Dr Anthony Fauci so much? | The News Agents
MAGA wants Dr Anthony Fauci, Donald Trump’s chief medical advisor during the Covid-19 pandemic behind bars. They believe he is responsible for the outbreak, but is he just the latest target of…
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🏏 🏴 Joe Root was named as England Test captain for a second spell on Thursday, with ex-New Zealand skipper Stephen Fleming appointed as the team's head coach ➡️ u.afp.com/SrHK
Australia Institute research shows that if Labor implemented a 25% gas export tax, it would raise $350 million per week at current prices, or $17 billion per year. Join the call for a national plebiscite to introduce a 25% gas export tax: https://gas-plebiscite.australiainstitute.org.au/
Labor’s National Conference should have tested the government’s reform record and commitment to international law. Instead, factional control produced a managed exercise in avoidance, Margaret Reynolds writes. #auspol #Labor #Palestine
Labor’s controlled conference avoided the questions that matter
The ALP National Conference should have tested the government’s reform record and commitment to international law, but factional control turned it into a managed exercise in avoidance.
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#Albanese has not only misread the room at the conference, he’s misread the nation, because if #Labor doesn’t do populist progressive policy, then #OneNation will continue to ride high by offering populist conservative policy. #Auspol
Amy Remeikis@amyremeikis.bsky.social · 7d agoIf Albanese won't do populist progressive policy, he leaves the floor open for Hanson to continue to capture voters with populist far right policy. He's gonna have to have this fight at some point and a cowardly caucus means he's not match fit www.thenewdaily.com.au/opinion/2026...
The controversial plan by Fifa to spin out a commercial entity and sell a stake to investors has prompted backlash from lawmakers, including Britain’s new prime minister and European football’s governing body Uefa. ft.trib.al/V8dngKX
Anthony Fauci grew increasingly annoyed by ‘obnoxious adolescent’ Trump as Covid pandemic spiraled, diary reveals
Fauci grew annoyed by ‘obnoxious adolescent’ Trump as Covid spiraled, diary reveals
Over 1,000 pages of diary entries from Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, have been released
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Fifa faces fierce backlash over plans for $20bn commercial stake sale ft.trib.al/knJrYFm
Fifa faces fierce backlash over plans for $20bn commercial stake sale
UK prime minister joins chorus of criticism as football’s governing body holds talks with Trump-linked investment vehicle
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Scott Morrison was referred to the NACC over Robodebt and the Govt paid his $461K legal fees. I won an #AUKUS nuclear waste #FOI challenge and the Govt is threatening I’ll have to pay their $150K legal fees. @albomp.bsky.social thinks that’s fair play! #auspol
Anger at Labor as Rex Patrick faces potential six-figure legal fee if he loses Aukus documents battle
Australian government insists legal costs should be paid by former senator as FoI fight escalates
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"The public is saying across the country and across the political divide, we need a fairer deal. And so we should act". - Ed Husic MP spoke last week at the National Labor Conference Fringe on a proposed 25% gas tax for Australia. Watch the full discussion here! ⤵️ youtu.be/ZtgQZCNC5WQ?... #auspol
BBC demands Trump hand over personal text messages in bid to prove he incited Jan 6 riots
BBC demands Trump hand over personal text messages in £7.5bn lawsuit
The broadcaster is seeking messages between Trump and his advisers in the hours before the storming of the US Capitol
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History won't remember who toed the factional line; it will remember who refused to stay quiet while a genocide unfolded. Respect, Ed Husic.
The major parties wonder why voters are leaving them. Have a look at the recent Labor conference for a few clues…the people are left out of real debate.
Australia Institute research shows overwhelming support for a 25% tax on gas exports, which could raise an estimated $17 billion a year. Join more than 70,000 people have also joined the call for a national plebiscite! ✍️ Sign the petition! ⤵️ https://theaus.in/4gPKTr5
Husic really not holding back on the Israeli Embassy’s intervention into Labor’s policy platform. “It’s out of their playbook”💥 Says they’re seeking the same type of “leverage” they have in the US And that it’s time for “concrete steps” against Israel. “Not just statements”💯
"Trump was removed from the platform forcibly and just cut out of the picture altogether. "Poor old Donald." Trump tried to crash the stage as Spain raised the World Cup trophy – but they were determined to celebrate without him www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/why-...
Why did Spain cut Donald Trump out of its World Cup victory photos? | The News Agents
Donald Trump joined the Spanish team to celebrate their World Cup victory, but the team celebrated without him on social media.
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Don’t think about the donations you might lose if you cut off the gambling lobby. Instead, think of all the good you might do if you are no longer in thrall to an addictive, harmful, compromising industry, which is costing you more than you might realise.
Crikey@crikey.com.au · 2w agoOpinion | Labor, sit down — it's time we spoke to you about your gambling addiction. @rachelwithers.bsky.social writes. www.crikey.com.au/2026/07/22/l...
