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"With the Liberals’ decision to drop net zero and the capture of their Leader, with her hapless faction of “wets”, by the National Party lobby, Australians now have two clear alternatives for moulding their future way of life."
Changing the climate in the Liberal Party
Now, at least and at last, the line is drawn on climate change and the environment.
independentaustralia.net
December 10, 2025 at 10:23 AM
"With the Liberals’ decision to drop net zero and the capture of their Leader, with her hapless faction of “wets”, by the National Party lobby, Australians now have two clear alternatives for moulding their future way of life."
David Rowe - AFR
December 10, 2025 at 7:50 AM
David Rowe - AFR
"So why did News Corp, the news organisation that had the scoop, pull it down a few hours later?
"..because it jarred with News Corp’s advocacy through its Let them Be Kids campaign for the Albanese government’s social media ban for under 16s"
Newscorp Melanie Pilling standing next to Wells in US
"..because it jarred with News Corp’s advocacy through its Let them Be Kids campaign for the Albanese government’s social media ban for under 16s"
Newscorp Melanie Pilling standing next to Wells in US
Vanishing act: The Anika Wells expenses exclusive pulled by News Corp
The media company’s free mass-market news site, news.com.au, snagged a red-hot story, so why did it spike it a few hours later?
www.theage.com.au
December 10, 2025 at 6:05 AM
"So why did News Corp, the news organisation that had the scoop, pull it down a few hours later?
"..because it jarred with News Corp’s advocacy through its Let them Be Kids campaign for the Albanese government’s social media ban for under 16s"
Newscorp Melanie Pilling standing next to Wells in US
"..because it jarred with News Corp’s advocacy through its Let them Be Kids campaign for the Albanese government’s social media ban for under 16s"
Newscorp Melanie Pilling standing next to Wells in US
Hubby joining Jacinta and promoting his new song
"Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price
On Monday evening, Colin and I joined Greg Ritchie at the Croatian Club on the Gold Coast for Let’s Talk Values — a community event which was an honest and respectful conversation about the future of our country."
"Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price
On Monday evening, Colin and I joined Greg Ritchie at the Croatian Club on the Gold Coast for Let’s Talk Values — a community event which was an honest and respectful conversation about the future of our country."
Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price
On Monday evening, Colin and I joined Greg Ritchie at the Croatian Club on the Gold Coast for Let’s Talk Values — a community event which was an honest and respectful conversation about the future of....
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December 10, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Hubby joining Jacinta and promoting his new song
"Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price
On Monday evening, Colin and I joined Greg Ritchie at the Croatian Club on the Gold Coast for Let’s Talk Values — a community event which was an honest and respectful conversation about the future of our country."
"Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price
On Monday evening, Colin and I joined Greg Ritchie at the Croatian Club on the Gold Coast for Let’s Talk Values — a community event which was an honest and respectful conversation about the future of our country."
"There’s nothing quite like the feeding frenzy in Canberra when there’s blood in the water."
There's a feeding frenzy over Anika Wells' expenses. But if we want women in parliament it needs to be more family-friendly | Sarah Martin
The official justification of the allowance is to facilitate ‘the family life of the parliamentarian’. Yes, they are supported by the taxpayer to have one
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2025 at 5:10 AM
"There’s nothing quite like the feeding frenzy in Canberra when there’s blood in the water."
We have a "housing crisis" where young Australians are struggling to afford homes due to soaring prices, high interest rates, and stagnant wages ...
At 29 years of age (24 when he bought No 1 house)...
In less than 5 yrs he's accumulated 6 houses
His partner 2 homes
I feels so sorry for them 🙄
At 29 years of age (24 when he bought No 1 house)...
In less than 5 yrs he's accumulated 6 houses
His partner 2 homes
I feels so sorry for them 🙄
This 29-year-old is $2.85m in debt. And he lives with his parents
Millennial Vincent Ho has mortgages on six investment properties. It’s a high-debt strategy that requires diversification and cash flow management.
www.afr.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:33 AM
We have a "housing crisis" where young Australians are struggling to afford homes due to soaring prices, high interest rates, and stagnant wages ...
At 29 years of age (24 when he bought No 1 house)...
In less than 5 yrs he's accumulated 6 houses
His partner 2 homes
I feels so sorry for them 🙄
At 29 years of age (24 when he bought No 1 house)...
In less than 5 yrs he's accumulated 6 houses
His partner 2 homes
I feels so sorry for them 🙄
Some beautiful photos in this link
Dancing gorilla wins Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2025
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Dancing gorilla wins Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2025
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Dancing gorilla wins funniest wildlife photo of the year
The winning images pair talented nature photography with humour that often relies on capturing a moment at just the right time.
www.abc.net.au
December 10, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Some beautiful photos in this link
Dancing gorilla wins Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2025
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Dancing gorilla wins Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2025
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Listening to 12 year old Flossie on ABC speaking on the media ban - what an inspiration.👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Puts to shame the words coming out of the Opposition's Communication Minister, who struggles to find praise
Puts to shame the words coming out of the Opposition's Communication Minister, who struggles to find praise
December 10, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Listening to 12 year old Flossie on ABC speaking on the media ban - what an inspiration.👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Puts to shame the words coming out of the Opposition's Communication Minister, who struggles to find praise
Puts to shame the words coming out of the Opposition's Communication Minister, who struggles to find praise
Jeezus - Club America in schools. What next?
"Student and parent groups who have opposed the formation of TPUSA school chapters decry what they argue is the group’s “racist, homophobic and sexist hate speech”."
"Student and parent groups who have opposed the formation of TPUSA school chapters decry what they argue is the group’s “racist, homophobic and sexist hate speech”."
Abbott moves to bring Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point USA into Texas schools
The governor touts ‘urgency and a need’ for Club America chapters amid criticism of influence on students
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Jeezus - Club America in schools. What next?
"Student and parent groups who have opposed the formation of TPUSA school chapters decry what they argue is the group’s “racist, homophobic and sexist hate speech”."
"Student and parent groups who have opposed the formation of TPUSA school chapters decry what they argue is the group’s “racist, homophobic and sexist hate speech”."
"So, what's going on?
On Friday, the bloc fined Musk's X platform 120 million euros ($210 million) for breaching the Digital Services Act, a key piece of legislation aimed at curbing harmful online content."
On Friday, the bloc fined Musk's X platform 120 million euros ($210 million) for breaching the Digital Services Act, a key piece of legislation aimed at curbing harmful online content."
Why is Elon Musk in a war of words with the European Union?
The latest target of Elon Musk's ire is the European Union, which he has called a "bureaucratic monster" that "should be abolished". So, what's going on?
www.abc.net.au
December 9, 2025 at 10:53 PM
"So, what's going on?
On Friday, the bloc fined Musk's X platform 120 million euros ($210 million) for breaching the Digital Services Act, a key piece of legislation aimed at curbing harmful online content."
On Friday, the bloc fined Musk's X platform 120 million euros ($210 million) for breaching the Digital Services Act, a key piece of legislation aimed at curbing harmful online content."
LEAKED
“If you’re going to radically increase the numbers that are deported, the costs go up very rapidly. Firstly, because the cost to locate them is enormous. Australia is a huge country. You can’t just walk up and down the street and grab them because they look like illegal immigrants,” he said"
“If you’re going to radically increase the numbers that are deported, the costs go up very rapidly. Firstly, because the cost to locate them is enormous. Australia is a huge country. You can’t just walk up and down the street and grab them because they look like illegal immigrants,” he said"
Ley’s leaked plan to turbocharge deportations
Unlawful immigrants would be deported and visas torn up if people breached Australian values under a plan by Opposition Leader Sussan Ley.
www.smh.com.au
December 9, 2025 at 10:43 PM
LEAKED
“If you’re going to radically increase the numbers that are deported, the costs go up very rapidly. Firstly, because the cost to locate them is enormous. Australia is a huge country. You can’t just walk up and down the street and grab them because they look like illegal immigrants,” he said"
“If you’re going to radically increase the numbers that are deported, the costs go up very rapidly. Firstly, because the cost to locate them is enormous. Australia is a huge country. You can’t just walk up and down the street and grab them because they look like illegal immigrants,” he said"
David Rowe -AFR
December 9, 2025 at 11:36 AM
David Rowe -AFR
“If Barnaby gets the promise, he’ll want to check his fingers because it won’t be fulfilled,” said Latham.
‘She’ll die in the burqa in the Senate’: Latham warns Joyce of Hanson
Mark Latham lasted just over four years with One Nation. He says the honeymoon with Pauline Hanson will soon be over and Barnaby Joyce needs to watch out.
www.afr.com
December 9, 2025 at 11:34 AM
“If Barnaby gets the promise, he’ll want to check his fingers because it won’t be fulfilled,” said Latham.
ABC 7.30 interviewing Linda Reynolds shortly
December 9, 2025 at 8:20 AM
ABC 7.30 interviewing Linda Reynolds shortly
"...being Minister for Regional Services, Sport, Local Government and Decentralisation required her to spend most of her time in regional Australia, "holding regular face-to-face meetings" and attending major sporting events and "announcements".
Bridget McKenzie tops the list for politicians' travel claims
The Nationals deputy leader Bridget McKenzie spent three out of five nights last year staying at hotels and claiming travel allowances.
www.smh.com.au
December 9, 2025 at 6:39 AM
"...being Minister for Regional Services, Sport, Local Government and Decentralisation required her to spend most of her time in regional Australia, "holding regular face-to-face meetings" and attending major sporting events and "announcements".
"It had previously been reported widely that Blair had been canvassing behind the scenes for a prominent role in Gaza’s interim administration, amid leaks of a plan drawn up in part by his Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI) with Trump’s son-in-law and informal envoy Jared Kushner."
Tony Blair reportedly dropped from Trump’s Gaza ‘board of peace’ shortlist
Former UK leader loses out on key role in transitional authority after objections from Arab and Muslim nations
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 6:16 AM
"It had previously been reported widely that Blair had been canvassing behind the scenes for a prominent role in Gaza’s interim administration, amid leaks of a plan drawn up in part by his Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI) with Trump’s son-in-law and informal envoy Jared Kushner."
"More than a dozen men accused of participating in an alleged neo-Nazi led attack on an Indigenous Australian protest and cultural site have been named in court."
www.news.com.au
December 9, 2025 at 5:52 AM
"More than a dozen men accused of participating in an alleged neo-Nazi led attack on an Indigenous Australian protest and cultural site have been named in court."
Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting displaying this on their website. I guess that means Gina/Hancock will be backing backing them with $$$'s to "Make Australia Great Again" the Trump way.
Hopefully it won't wash with the majority of Australian voters - keep that shit out out of our politics
Hopefully it won't wash with the majority of Australian voters - keep that shit out out of our politics
Barnaby Joyce Welcome to the Party - Hancock Prospecting PTY LTD
Barnaby Joyce has officially joined One Nation, marking one of the most significant political shifts in recent Australian history.
www.hancockprospecting.com.au
December 9, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting displaying this on their website. I guess that means Gina/Hancock will be backing backing them with $$$'s to "Make Australia Great Again" the Trump way.
Hopefully it won't wash with the majority of Australian voters - keep that shit out out of our politics
Hopefully it won't wash with the majority of Australian voters - keep that shit out out of our politics
"Over the last parliament, she spent the 18th most on Comcars, ranking behind 15 ministry colleagues, plus Bob Katter and David Littleproud.
She ranked 34th on family reunion spending, 17th for international travel and 23rd overall."
She ranked 34th on family reunion spending, 17th for international travel and 23rd overall."
Wells spent thousands on Comcars for grand finals
The sports minister has endured scrutiny over her use of parliamentary expenses, but is one of dozens of MPs to have accumulated large Comcar bills.
www.abc.net.au
December 9, 2025 at 2:09 AM
"Over the last parliament, she spent the 18th most on Comcars, ranking behind 15 ministry colleagues, plus Bob Katter and David Littleproud.
She ranked 34th on family reunion spending, 17th for international travel and 23rd overall."
She ranked 34th on family reunion spending, 17th for international travel and 23rd overall."
A sensible look into the debate. How many MALE politicians resign to spend more time with the family.
"If we want young mothers and fathers in politics, then the system has to accommodate that. That might mean family travel. It might mean additional support. It definitely means more flexibility."
"If we want young mothers and fathers in politics, then the system has to accommodate that. That might mean family travel. It might mean additional support. It definitely means more flexibility."
The outrage over Anika Wells says more about us than it does about her
We can have a conversation about guidelines and scrutiny without pretending that Anika Wells has broken rules she hasn’t.
womensagenda.com.au
December 9, 2025 at 1:10 AM
A sensible look into the debate. How many MALE politicians resign to spend more time with the family.
"If we want young mothers and fathers in politics, then the system has to accommodate that. That might mean family travel. It might mean additional support. It definitely means more flexibility."
"If we want young mothers and fathers in politics, then the system has to accommodate that. That might mean family travel. It might mean additional support. It definitely means more flexibility."
Just in time for the Victorian State Elections 😁 😁 😁
"Today, the Institute of Public Affairs launched a groundbreaking new book, The Dark Legacy of Daniel Andrews: Assessing the Social and Economic Costs of Australia’s Most Controversial Premier."
Connor Court Publishing
"Today, the Institute of Public Affairs launched a groundbreaking new book, The Dark Legacy of Daniel Andrews: Assessing the Social and Economic Costs of Australia’s Most Controversial Premier."
Connor Court Publishing
Connor Court - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
December 8, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Just in time for the Victorian State Elections 😁 😁 😁
"Today, the Institute of Public Affairs launched a groundbreaking new book, The Dark Legacy of Daniel Andrews: Assessing the Social and Economic Costs of Australia’s Most Controversial Premier."
Connor Court Publishing
"Today, the Institute of Public Affairs launched a groundbreaking new book, The Dark Legacy of Daniel Andrews: Assessing the Social and Economic Costs of Australia’s Most Controversial Premier."
Connor Court Publishing
"Preliminary testing by whistleblower Craig Jones on a zinc sunscreen showed the sunscreen provided SPF protection in the 20s, rather than the advertised 50
The ABC has discovered 30 other brands of sunscreen are using the same formula produced by Australian zinc sunscreen manufacturer VeganicSKN"
The ABC has discovered 30 other brands of sunscreen are using the same formula produced by Australian zinc sunscreen manufacturer VeganicSKN"
More SPF50 zinc sunscreens under the spotlight after preliminary testing shows lower protection
It's been almost two years since Craig Jones first ran preliminary tests on his zinc sunscreen. When he discovered it wasn't providing the SPF it was supposed to he threw it out and set out on a quest...
www.abc.net.au
December 8, 2025 at 11:46 AM
"Preliminary testing by whistleblower Craig Jones on a zinc sunscreen showed the sunscreen provided SPF protection in the 20s, rather than the advertised 50
The ABC has discovered 30 other brands of sunscreen are using the same formula produced by Australian zinc sunscreen manufacturer VeganicSKN"
The ABC has discovered 30 other brands of sunscreen are using the same formula produced by Australian zinc sunscreen manufacturer VeganicSKN"