Jetstar saw Ryanair and said, "Hold my beer." Overhead lockers now cost extra. What a piss-take. #auspol
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"The future of humanity and all life on Earth depends on us". Sir David Attenborough If you are more offended by a four letter word than the evil in the world today, best just block me now DMs from strangers get an instant block 🚫🇺🇸🇮🇱🚫 #auspol
Richard Denniss is going on tour for his new book, More Fool Me: How the gas industry tricked Australia. You can book tickets via our events page: https://australiainstitute.org.au/events/ The essay is out now: https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/more-fool-me-vantage-point-issue-6
Jarrod Bleijie initially declared the RNA showgrounds upgrade would be part of the $7.1 billion Games venues budget but it's part of the $3.5 billion athletes' village budget. He's now clarified the cost as $287.5 million with Hutchinson Builders. #qldpol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08...
Qld government reveals the cost of upgrading Brisbane's RNA showgrounds
The Queensland government will spend almost $300 million on upgrades to Brisbane's RNA showgrounds.
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Microsoft: $101 BILLION in profits. $12.5 BILLION in tax breaks. $176 BILLION in stock buybacks. 4,800 workers fired this week. 9,000 workers fired last year. Please don't tell me trickle-down economics works. It never did. Nothing trickles down.
In a world where smoking the wrong leaf can get you jailed, supporting the mass murder of an entire nation gets you the support of governments around the world Riddle Me Ree
Sarah Hanson-Young tears into ACMA following their Senate evidence, saying they’re an “absolute lapdog” for the gambling industry. “I don’t know what those people do”🔥
@drtasnim_ forpalestine_ #auspol
@fernandolongo.bsky.social · 18h agoz!onists are truly blinded by their own bs - and now they want to fill the heads of our children with it. This will not go well. People will see the bastrardry and push back. What we really need is empathy for all - & accountability for all - fairness works #auspol open.substack.com/pub/newpolit...
Alex Ryvchin, Co-CEO of the ECAJ is bitterly complaining about questions asking if JUST MAYBE, the rise in antisemitism is caused by Israel’s genocide of Palestinians. Sorry Alex, your beloved Israel IS committing genocide & if you’re not OPPOSING genocide, you’re SUPPORTING murdering Palestinians.
On this day in 1944, the Gestapo found Anne Frank and her family in their Secret Annex. Her diary stands as a warning against hatred and persecution. Eighty years later, we should recognize the warning signs before it’s too late.🙂↕️
This 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...
Labor was poised to reveal massive migration cuts, then suddenly delayed
The ABC understands the cuts to migration numbers are contentious within Labor, but no reason for the delay is given.
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Can we have this here in Australia? Shoppers should be paid for their efforts in serving themselves #auspol
Pauline’s Dream. She’s no PM, let’s face it Monte Dwyer reports. Read it here: https://michaelwest.com.au/paulines-dream-shes-no-pm-lets-face-it/
AU. THE PREDATORS’ PARADISE: Neoliberalism, Colonial Ideology & the Weaponisation of Zionism. theaimn.net/the-predator...
THE PREDATORS' PARADISE
THE PREDATORS’ PARADISE Neoliberalism, Colonial Ideology, and the Weaponisation of Zionism Dedicated to: The Truth Abstract This essay examines the coordinated campaign that has reshaped Australia’s p...
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If in Greek or Roman mythology, one of their gods promised land to the Greeks or the Romans, could modern-day Greeks and Italians use this "religious history" to invade and take land from other people? Why are ancient Israelite myths being used to justify modern Israel's many atrocities? 🤔 #Israel
Uni of Wollongong and KordaMentha: The tangled dollar-webs they weaved James Guthrie and Adam Lucas reports. Read it here: https://michaelwest.com.au/uni-of-wollongong-and-korda-mentha-conflict/
Millionaire blabbermouths catering for racist meatheads is becoming an increasingly crowded marketplace. www.theage.com.au/business/com...
‘I’ve got him locked in’: Sandilands’ big call on Roberts-Smith scoop
The former KIIS FM star claimed Karl Stefanovic’s show was not proving hugely lucrative and dismissed comedian Dave Hughes’ political turn, but praised One Nation.
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"new state laws and safety codes are reclassifying these plug-in kits as standard appliances — meaning renters can finally treat home solar like a simple toaster oven, plugging a personal power plant into any wall socket and cutting electricity bills by up to 25% with zero landlord approval."
Renters have been locked out of solar energy for years, and a tiny balcony device now "picking the lock" is spreading through 8 states
Renters have been locked out of solar energy for years, and a tiny balcony device now "picking the lock" is spreading through 8 states to make it available.
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I’d say the actions of the Israeli government are well past appalling.
ABC News Australia@news.abc.net.au · 2d agoAntisemitism inquiry told actions of pro-Palestinian protestors were 'appalling'
Call it out for the genocidal Zionist whitewash that it is @news.abc.net.au or shut the fuck up! #auspol
ABC News Australia@news.abc.net.au · 2d agoAntisemitism inquiry told actions of pro-Palestinian protestors were 'appalling'
Antisemitism inquiry told actions of pro-Palestinian protestors were 'appalling'
Inquiry told actions of pro-Palestinian protestors in Sydney were 'appalling'
The head of a peak Jewish body has criticised the conduct of protestors at a pro-Palestinian rally organised in the wake of Hamas's attack on Israel, prompting a tense exchange at the antisemitism royal commission.
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Disturbing commercialisation of Australia's unis exposed at ICAC corruption investigation - VC job for lavish consultant deal at UOW. Adam Lucas & James Guthrie #auspol michaelwest.com.au/uni-of-wollo...
Uni of Wollongong and KordaMentha: The tangled dollar-webs they weaved - Michael West
The NSW ICAC has uncovered a web of conflicting interests at the University of Wollongong, involving executives and consultants KordaMentha.
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When Pauline Hanson bans journalists from some media outlets from her pressers, why don't the journalists from ALL the other outlets simply walk out in solidarity, and refuse to report anything she has to say? No radio, television, newspaper or online reporting. None. #auspol #JournalismIsNotACrime
A climate foundation funded by big fossil secretly funds climate orgs re controversial carbon credit scheme? @sstephanietrann.bsky.social investigation #auspol #ACBF michaelwest.com.au/ndas-for-nfp...
NDAs for NFPs? Environmental groups hide funding from carbon credits advocate - Michael West
Are Australian environmental protection charities being funded by a foundation that heavily promotes controversial carbon credits?
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NDAs for NFPs? Environmental groups hide funding from carbon credits advocate Stephanie Tran reports. Read it here: https://michaelwest.com.au/ndas-for-nfps-environmental-groups-hide-funding-from-carbon-credits-advocate/
