Simon Rosenberg
@simonrosenberg.bsky.social
Lake kayaker. Small-medium mountains OK too.
On Ngunnawal/Ngambri country - #Canberra, Australia.
Household cats are sucked in by progressive media. Views are theirs; sometimes mine.
On Ngunnawal/Ngambri country - #Canberra, Australia.
Household cats are sucked in by progressive media. Views are theirs; sometimes mine.
On latest #Lamestream, @osmanfaruqi.bsky.social noted Kerry O'Brien's truths on Gaza. Os makes a point that few in mainstream media would acknowledge:
"If Kerry O'Brien still had a job in any major media organization, he would have been fired for what he said."
podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/o...
"If Kerry O'Brien still had a job in any major media organization, he would have been fired for what he said."
podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/o...
December 1, 2025 at 4:51 AM
On latest #Lamestream, @osmanfaruqi.bsky.social noted Kerry O'Brien's truths on Gaza. Os makes a point that few in mainstream media would acknowledge:
"If Kerry O'Brien still had a job in any major media organization, he would have been fired for what he said."
podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/o...
"If Kerry O'Brien still had a job in any major media organization, he would have been fired for what he said."
podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/o...
A cruel joke that Dreyfus expected to be "a global champion for human rights" when he failed to uphold international law on Israel and the #GazaGenocide.
But a small amount of sympathy for a former minister ousted by the supremely talentless Richard Marles. #auspol
region.com.au/former-a-g-d...
But a small amount of sympathy for a former minister ousted by the supremely talentless Richard Marles. #auspol
region.com.au/former-a-g-d...
Former A-G Dreyfus appointed Special Envoy for International Human Rights | Region Canberra
Former attorney-general Mark Dreyfus KC has been appointed as Australia’s Special Envoy for International Human Rights. It is a role…
region.com.au
December 1, 2025 at 4:04 AM
A cruel joke that Dreyfus expected to be "a global champion for human rights" when he failed to uphold international law on Israel and the #GazaGenocide.
But a small amount of sympathy for a former minister ousted by the supremely talentless Richard Marles. #auspol
region.com.au/former-a-g-d...
But a small amount of sympathy for a former minister ousted by the supremely talentless Richard Marles. #auspol
region.com.au/former-a-g-d...
Much of O'Brien's speech was about the need for greater press freedom, less government secrecy and real protections for whistleblowers.
But all that is pointless, if major mainstream news organizations are doing self-censorship,
with editorial direction outsourced to the Israel lobby. #auspol
But all that is pointless, if major mainstream news organizations are doing self-censorship,
with editorial direction outsourced to the Israel lobby. #auspol
The Age and Sydney Morning Herald have scrubbed references to Gaza and Palestine from their version of a Walkleys speech given by Kerry O’Brien last week.
The Age and SMH removed Gaza references from Kerry O'Brien's Walkleys speech
www.crikey.com.au
December 1, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Much of O'Brien's speech was about the need for greater press freedom, less government secrecy and real protections for whistleblowers.
But all that is pointless, if major mainstream news organizations are doing self-censorship,
with editorial direction outsourced to the Israel lobby. #auspol
But all that is pointless, if major mainstream news organizations are doing self-censorship,
with editorial direction outsourced to the Israel lobby. #auspol
"It is significantly due to the courage and stubborn determination of those Palestinian journalists that no reasonable citizen of the world has been able to look away."
But for so many in Australia's media and political class, 'looking away' has been standard practice. #GazaGenocide #auspol
But for so many in Australia's media and political class, 'looking away' has been standard practice. #GazaGenocide #auspol
Crikey has published the unedited transcript of the speech Kerry O'Brien have at the Walkely Awards.
ABC legend Kerry O'Brien's speech was cut down by newspapers. Here it is in full
www.crikey.com.au
December 1, 2025 at 2:49 AM
"It is significantly due to the courage and stubborn determination of those Palestinian journalists that no reasonable citizen of the world has been able to look away."
But for so many in Australia's media and political class, 'looking away' has been standard practice. #GazaGenocide #auspol
But for so many in Australia's media and political class, 'looking away' has been standard practice. #GazaGenocide #auspol
ICYMI 🧵
"This is the kind of 'criminal' Republicans want to remove from our country.
Hard working nurses who will be tortured and potentially killed once forced back into the arms of their persecutors."
The Trump regime is depraved and evil.
"This is the kind of 'criminal' Republicans want to remove from our country.
Hard working nurses who will be tortured and potentially killed once forced back into the arms of their persecutors."
The Trump regime is depraved and evil.
🧵This 58-year-old nurse from Maryland is seen being violently dragged along the ground by officials in Ghana.
Trump deported her there.
This abhorrent & disgusting abuse of a woman who saved American lives and cared for injured and ill Americans for 30 years.
All the details below are worse.
Trump deported her there.
This abhorrent & disgusting abuse of a woman who saved American lives and cared for injured and ill Americans for 30 years.
All the details below are worse.
Woman deported from Maryland shown on video being dragged in Ghana
Rabbiatu Kuyateh was detained this summer at her annual ICE check-in, her son said. She moved to the D.C. area 30 years ago as she fled civil war in Sierra Leone.
www.nbcnews.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:38 AM
ICYMI 🧵
"This is the kind of 'criminal' Republicans want to remove from our country.
Hard working nurses who will be tortured and potentially killed once forced back into the arms of their persecutors."
The Trump regime is depraved and evil.
"This is the kind of 'criminal' Republicans want to remove from our country.
Hard working nurses who will be tortured and potentially killed once forced back into the arms of their persecutors."
The Trump regime is depraved and evil.
"fast, cheap transit".
Hey Australia - there's an idea. #auspol
Hey Australia - there's an idea. #auspol
IMPORTANT: “I boarded Montreal’s brand-new light metro line for its first voyage. From the front of the driverless train, the crowd got a privileged view…The journey was not just a tour of the REM’s 14 new stations, however—it was a preview of the most ambitious transit expansion in North America.”
Montreal's New Rail Line Is the Future - Macleans.ca
Canada has forgotten how to build fast, cheap transit. A new megaproject has the fix.
macleans.ca
December 1, 2025 at 2:30 AM
"fast, cheap transit".
Hey Australia - there's an idea. #auspol
Hey Australia - there's an idea. #auspol
"the ability to eliminate poverty and needless human suffering is a far more significant than flight or the internet. But because it doesn’t generate value for shareholders, we cruised right past it going 'Let’s make a chatbot that can generate an Alvin & the Chipmunks version of any song!'”
The Craziest Thing In The World Is That We Could End Poverty, But We Don't
It’s just so insane how this doesn’t sit front and center in our attention all the time.
www.caitlinjohnst.one/p/the-crazie...
It’s just so insane how this doesn’t sit front and center in our attention all the time.
www.caitlinjohnst.one/p/the-crazie...
The Craziest Thing In The World Is That We Could End Poverty, But We Don't
Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley):
www.caitlinjohnst.one
December 1, 2025 at 2:24 AM
"the ability to eliminate poverty and needless human suffering is a far more significant than flight or the internet. But because it doesn’t generate value for shareholders, we cruised right past it going 'Let’s make a chatbot that can generate an Alvin & the Chipmunks version of any song!'”
"the inquiry will build on a mountain of evidence that indicates we (Australian taxpayers) have been underwriting a model that treats corruption as an administrative cost and secrecy as a governing principle. The next question is whether we’re willing to keep paying for it." #Nauru #auspol
Nauru deal to collapse in the Senate spotlight of the asylum Inquiry or will govt continue to muzzle the detail on shonky 'netsec' grounds?
A fine read by Janet Pelly #auspol
michaelwest.com.au/from-tampa-t...
A fine read by Janet Pelly #auspol
michaelwest.com.au/from-tampa-t...
From Tampa to Nauru. Billion-dollar refugee deal to be scrutinised at last. - Michael West
Following last week's revelations about the "Nauru deal", the Senate voted in favour of a full inquiry into the Government's refugee deal.
michaelwest.com.au
December 1, 2025 at 2:13 AM
The 'toxic trio' for #FamilyViolence are sport, alcohol and gambling.
If only we had a PM who was more focused on preventing violence against women and children than on protecting vested interests. #auspol
If only we had a PM who was more focused on preventing violence against women and children than on protecting vested interests. #auspol
When it comes to alcohol, gambling and domestic violence in Australia, it’s essential we connect the dots | Zoe Daniel
When it comes to alcohol, gambling and domestic violence in Australia, it’s essential we connect the dots | Zoe Daniel
What is happening behind closed doors in your street while the game is on, the grog is flowing and the bets are failing?
“How do we maintain the rage?” Sussan Ley asked in parliament last week.
The opposition leader was speaking to a motion introduced by Labor’s Sharon Claydon to end family and domestic violence. Claydon read the list of the 74 Australian women who were murdered in the last year. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:09 AM
The 'toxic trio' for #FamilyViolence are sport, alcohol and gambling.
If only we had a PM who was more focused on preventing violence against women and children than on protecting vested interests. #auspol
If only we had a PM who was more focused on preventing violence against women and children than on protecting vested interests. #auspol
ICYMI: if you're wondering how the nation was saddled with the 'dynamic duo' leadership team of Albanese and Marles - blame Richo. #auspol
That thundering sound you can hear? Pennies dropping everywhere.
Great journalism from Jason Koutsoukis @jksocrates.bsky.social @thesaturdaypaper.com.au.
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Great journalism from Jason Koutsoukis @jksocrates.bsky.social @thesaturdaypaper.com.au.
satpa.pe/2Z5OhOg
December 1, 2025 at 1:56 AM
ICYMI: if you're wondering how the nation was saddled with the 'dynamic duo' leadership team of Albanese and Marles - blame Richo. #auspol
“everything is on the table” says Richard Marles.
Everything except what really matters;
the outrageous spending on the dangerous and deluded #AUKUS deal. #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Everything except what really matters;
the outrageous spending on the dangerous and deluded #AUKUS deal. #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Australia news live: Labor to announce major defence shake-up in bid to stop cost blowouts; ‘unusually prolonged flu season’ in NSW
Follow live
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 1:54 AM
“everything is on the table” says Richard Marles.
Everything except what really matters;
the outrageous spending on the dangerous and deluded #AUKUS deal. #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Everything except what really matters;
the outrageous spending on the dangerous and deluded #AUKUS deal. #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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The State Library of Victoria needs our support. If you've ever wandered through, attended one of their events or workshops, researched or studied there, or just sat on those magnificent front steps waiting to meet your mates, take two seconds to sign the petition: c.org/dJrnkfFhKW
Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?
Save the State Library of Victoria!
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December 1, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Please sign and repost.
Reposted by Simon Rosenberg
November 29, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Albanese has form.
As well as the #FOI insult, his govt has done nothing on promised #whistleblower reforms, and the #NACC is knackered.
Several parliamentary inquiry reports [eg on gambling advertising] have been ignored, and others [like #AUKUS] have been set up to *avoid* scrutiny. #auspol
As well as the #FOI insult, his govt has done nothing on promised #whistleblower reforms, and the #NACC is knackered.
Several parliamentary inquiry reports [eg on gambling advertising] have been ignored, and others [like #AUKUS] have been set up to *avoid* scrutiny. #auspol
@albomp.bsky.social’s #FOI Amendment Bill, the most significant attack on government transparency ever, will likely die quiety in the first sitting week of 2026. His hypocrisy on open government will live on. #auspol
'Gone nowhere': Government criticised as progress fizzles on 'dangerous' reforms
Labor has quietly parked its transparency overhaul as parliament breaks for Christmas.
www.sbs.com.au
November 30, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Albanese has form.
As well as the #FOI insult, his govt has done nothing on promised #whistleblower reforms, and the #NACC is knackered.
Several parliamentary inquiry reports [eg on gambling advertising] have been ignored, and others [like #AUKUS] have been set up to *avoid* scrutiny. #auspol
As well as the #FOI insult, his govt has done nothing on promised #whistleblower reforms, and the #NACC is knackered.
Several parliamentary inquiry reports [eg on gambling advertising] have been ignored, and others [like #AUKUS] have been set up to *avoid* scrutiny. #auspol
Reposted by Simon Rosenberg
Air pollution from cars kills more people each year than the road toll.
Australia needs legislated clean air standards. The govt wouldn’t agree to include them in the environmental laws passed last week. I’ll keep trying - they’ll save lives.
www.abc.net.au/news/science...
Australia needs legislated clean air standards. The govt wouldn’t agree to include them in the environmental laws passed last week. I’ll keep trying - they’ll save lives.
www.abc.net.au/news/science...
Two cars, similar size, but one emits 17 times more of a deadly pollutant
New rules around NOx, the most deadly form of vehicle pollution, come into force today, as testing reveals which popular models are pumping out more than others.
www.abc.net.au
November 30, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Air pollution from cars kills more people each year than the road toll.
Australia needs legislated clean air standards. The govt wouldn’t agree to include them in the environmental laws passed last week. I’ll keep trying - they’ll save lives.
www.abc.net.au/news/science...
Australia needs legislated clean air standards. The govt wouldn’t agree to include them in the environmental laws passed last week. I’ll keep trying - they’ll save lives.
www.abc.net.au/news/science...
If "Albanese and Labor are at their zenith",
no wonder we can't have nice things. #auspol
no wonder we can't have nice things. #auspol
It is hard to imagine a better end to the prime minister's year than this one, but realists in government know Labor can't continue to ride the wave.
Albanese and Labor are at their zenith. What a difference a year makes
It is hard to imagine a better end to the prime minister's year than this one, but realists in government know Labor can't continue to ride the wave.
www.abc.net.au
November 30, 2025 at 9:19 PM
If "Albanese and Labor are at their zenith",
no wonder we can't have nice things. #auspol
no wonder we can't have nice things. #auspol
Kudos to Paul Weller for going public with this.
Meanwhile, the British government is arresting people for publicly protesting the #GazaGenocide.
Meanwhile, the British government is arresting people for publicly protesting the #GazaGenocide.
ICYMI: Musician Paul Weller spoke out against Israel's genocide in Gaza. His accountants immediately dropped him as a client bc they were “offended at the assertions that Israel is committing any type of genocide.” Weller is now suing his former accountants. Here's Weller's statement.👇 #GazaGenocide
November 30, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Kudos to Paul Weller for going public with this.
Meanwhile, the British government is arresting people for publicly protesting the #GazaGenocide.
Meanwhile, the British government is arresting people for publicly protesting the #GazaGenocide.
“Israeli authorities are still committing genocide against Palestinians in the occupied Gaza Strip, by continuing to deliberately inflict conditions of life calculated to bring about their physical destruction.”
While Israel uses the 'ceasefire' as a smokescreen.
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/12...
While Israel uses the 'ceasefire' as a smokescreen.
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/12...
‘Genocide is not over,’ Amnesty leader says as Israel keeps bombing Gaza
“So far, there is no indication that Israel is taking serious measures to reverse the deadly impact of its crimes and no evidence that its intent has changed.”
johnmenadue.com
November 30, 2025 at 7:57 PM
“Israeli authorities are still committing genocide against Palestinians in the occupied Gaza Strip, by continuing to deliberately inflict conditions of life calculated to bring about their physical destruction.”
While Israel uses the 'ceasefire' as a smokescreen.
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/12...
While Israel uses the 'ceasefire' as a smokescreen.
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/12...
"not only have we seen a drop in youth offenders overall, but all states and territories show a significant and sustained drop"
Policy development in Australia:
ignore the evidence, follow tabloid media, and lock up more black kids. #racism #auspol
theconversation.com/is-australia...
Policy development in Australia:
ignore the evidence, follow tabloid media, and lock up more black kids. #racism #auspol
theconversation.com/is-australia...
Is Australia in a youth crime crisis? Here’s what the numbers say
State governments across the country have brought in harsher laws to deal with youth crime in recent years. But do the stats justify the punitive measures?
theconversation.com
November 30, 2025 at 7:52 PM
"not only have we seen a drop in youth offenders overall, but all states and territories show a significant and sustained drop"
Policy development in Australia:
ignore the evidence, follow tabloid media, and lock up more black kids. #racism #auspol
theconversation.com/is-australia...
Policy development in Australia:
ignore the evidence, follow tabloid media, and lock up more black kids. #racism #auspol
theconversation.com/is-australia...
"Media strategy" comments are pathetic arse-covering,
from senior ranks of a police force that fails to acknowledge its misogynistic and victim-blaming culture.
How can they expect Queensland women to have confidence that #FamilyViolence complaints would be treated seriously and safely? #qldpol
from senior ranks of a police force that fails to acknowledge its misogynistic and victim-blaming culture.
How can they expect Queensland women to have confidence that #FamilyViolence complaints would be treated seriously and safely? #qldpol
November 30, 2025 at 7:46 PM
"Media strategy" comments are pathetic arse-covering,
from senior ranks of a police force that fails to acknowledge its misogynistic and victim-blaming culture.
How can they expect Queensland women to have confidence that #FamilyViolence complaints would be treated seriously and safely? #qldpol
from senior ranks of a police force that fails to acknowledge its misogynistic and victim-blaming culture.
How can they expect Queensland women to have confidence that #FamilyViolence complaints would be treated seriously and safely? #qldpol
Reposted by Simon Rosenberg
"Pro-Palestine supporters marched through the streets of Paris on UN International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.
Demonstrators carried flags, banners, and chants calling for peace, justice, and global recognition of Palestinian rights."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFJP...
Demonstrators carried flags, banners, and chants calling for peace, justice, and global recognition of Palestinian rights."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFJP...
LIVE FROM PARIS: Pro-Palestine supporters march in Paris on UN Solidarity Day
YouTube video by ALERT News
www.youtube.com
November 30, 2025 at 7:32 PM
"Pro-Palestine supporters marched through the streets of Paris on UN International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.
Demonstrators carried flags, banners, and chants calling for peace, justice, and global recognition of Palestinian rights."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFJP...
Demonstrators carried flags, banners, and chants calling for peace, justice, and global recognition of Palestinian rights."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFJP...
If Herzog capitulates to Trump and grants Netanyahu a pardon for his domestic crimes, that "would amount to a spectacular example of elite impunity".
But no more spectacular than the impunity Netanyahu and Israel already have for apartheid, genocide, war crimes, torture and crimes against humanity.
But no more spectacular than the impunity Netanyahu and Israel already have for apartheid, genocide, war crimes, torture and crimes against humanity.
💢 It's Clear What Defendant Netanyahu Gets Out of a Pardon. But What's in It for Trump?
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/... 🧵
By Joshua Leifer
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/... 🧵
By Joshua Leifer
November 30, 2025 at 7:33 PM
If Herzog capitulates to Trump and grants Netanyahu a pardon for his domestic crimes, that "would amount to a spectacular example of elite impunity".
But no more spectacular than the impunity Netanyahu and Israel already have for apartheid, genocide, war crimes, torture and crimes against humanity.
But no more spectacular than the impunity Netanyahu and Israel already have for apartheid, genocide, war crimes, torture and crimes against humanity.
Pre-emptive capitulation from British universities.
Who needs academic freedom and critic thinking when you have a [potential] fascist regime to buckle to?
Who needs academic freedom and critic thinking when you have a [potential] fascist regime to buckle to?
This is the most alarming story I’ve read today. Giving up the fight before it’s started
November 30, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Pre-emptive capitulation from British universities.
Who needs academic freedom and critic thinking when you have a [potential] fascist regime to buckle to?
Who needs academic freedom and critic thinking when you have a [potential] fascist regime to buckle to?
Reposted by Simon Rosenberg
You glorious, brave lot, sticking your oar in to remind the billionaire bastard companies that Australians want the government to stop fannying about, start taxing giant fossil fuel companies and make the country run on renewables as much as possible.
November 30, 2025 at 8:16 AM
You glorious, brave lot, sticking your oar in to remind the billionaire bastard companies that Australians want the government to stop fannying about, start taxing giant fossil fuel companies and make the country run on renewables as much as possible.
But according to most western governments, Israeli state terror in the #WestBank is not worth commenting on, as there is allegedly a 'ceasefire' in Gaza.
Nour Odeh reports on Israeli soldiers in the occupied West Bank attacking Palestinians, ransacking their houses and destroying their property.
A reminder that under international law people living under occupation have the right to resist, including armed resistance.
A reminder that under international law people living under occupation have the right to resist, including armed resistance.
November 30, 2025 at 10:40 AM
But according to most western governments, Israeli state terror in the #WestBank is not worth commenting on, as there is allegedly a 'ceasefire' in Gaza.