Kate Doak
@thedeadlynewt.com
Investigative & Football Journalist in Australia – 10 Football, A-Leagues, Matildas, Socceroos & Star Trek fan ⚽🖖 – Thoughts = mine - 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧
I've lost family to gun violence before & covered a lot of it as a journalist.
Other than checking on people like I did, sometimes for self-care you've got to turn social media off and walk away.
Instead I talked with people, while organising it so that I can donate blood soon. Kindness matters.
Other than checking on people like I did, sometimes for self-care you've got to turn social media off and walk away.
Instead I talked with people, while organising it so that I can donate blood soon. Kindness matters.
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood | Home
Make Lifeblood part of your routine, whether you're donating blood, plasma, breast milk, microbiota or organ and tissue.
www.lifeblood.com.au
December 15, 2025 at 10:45 AM
I've lost family to gun violence before & covered a lot of it as a journalist.
Other than checking on people like I did, sometimes for self-care you've got to turn social media off and walk away.
Instead I talked with people, while organising it so that I can donate blood soon. Kindness matters.
Other than checking on people like I did, sometimes for self-care you've got to turn social media off and walk away.
Instead I talked with people, while organising it so that I can donate blood soon. Kindness matters.
Look at it this way, @parkermolloy.com... It's a sign that "The Curse of the Billy Goat" could still make a return for the #Cubs... 👀
The Cubs make it harder and harder to be a fan of theirs wgntv.com/sports/cubs/...
December 12, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Look at it this way, @parkermolloy.com... It's a sign that "The Curse of the Billy Goat" could still make a return for the #Cubs... 👀
Ah, uhm.... In the immortal words of Tina Fey, @davidgilbert.bsky.social.... 😖
December 12, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Ah, uhm.... In the immortal words of Tina Fey, @davidgilbert.bsky.social.... 😖
If this is correct, then there appears to have been a pretty massive security breach at the FIFA World Cup Draw, which both FIFA and US Secret Service need to provide answers on.
Luckily it was a journalist from Australia in this case who covers the US. Anyone else though... 🤦🏻♀️
Luckily it was a journalist from Australia in this case who covers the US. Anyone else though... 🤦🏻♀️
What I saw when I crashed the World Cup draw
The ceremony to sort out who’s facing who at next year’s global soccer-fest veered from sheer tedium to maximum cringe.
www.smh.com.au
December 8, 2025 at 6:39 PM
If this is correct, then there appears to have been a pretty massive security breach at the FIFA World Cup Draw, which both FIFA and US Secret Service need to provide answers on.
Luckily it was a journalist from Australia in this case who covers the US. Anyone else though... 🤦🏻♀️
Luckily it was a journalist from Australia in this case who covers the US. Anyone else though... 🤦🏻♀️
What'd also be great would be more scientists having experienced research statisticians as co-authors. If proper methodologies for data gathering & analysis aren't present, studies can be very misleading at best.
I know not everyone can be @tenanatc.bsky.social or @jdwilko.bsky.social, but still...
I know not everyone can be @tenanatc.bsky.social or @jdwilko.bsky.social, but still...
Why does every target trial emulation study have to include a bit that says "this shows how great target trial emulation is. RCTs are non-generalisable and expensive"? Imagine if every RCT said "this shows how great RCTs are. We did not have to rely on strong, untestable assumptions".
December 8, 2025 at 6:29 PM
What'd also be great would be more scientists having experienced research statisticians as co-authors. If proper methodologies for data gathering & analysis aren't present, studies can be very misleading at best.
I know not everyone can be @tenanatc.bsky.social or @jdwilko.bsky.social, but still...
I know not everyone can be @tenanatc.bsky.social or @jdwilko.bsky.social, but still...
Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar.
December 8, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar.
So it turns out that @pollytics.bsky.social wasn't kidding about the YouTube thumbnail... Oh jeez!! 👀🧨🔥
December 3, 2025 at 11:34 AM
So it turns out that @pollytics.bsky.social wasn't kidding about the YouTube thumbnail... Oh jeez!! 👀🧨🔥
If you know, you know. 😏🍹
Good piece as always, @meadea.bsky.social. Jordan Baker will make an interesting Editor-In-Chief of the Sydney Morning Herald.
Good piece as always, @meadea.bsky.social. Jordan Baker will make an interesting Editor-In-Chief of the Sydney Morning Herald.
Bevan Shields steps down as Sydney Morning Herald editor, chief reporter Jordan Baker named as replacement
Shields told SMH staff in an email that working in the role had been the honour of his life
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:29 AM
If you know, you know. 😏🍹
Good piece as always, @meadea.bsky.social. Jordan Baker will make an interesting Editor-In-Chief of the Sydney Morning Herald.
Good piece as always, @meadea.bsky.social. Jordan Baker will make an interesting Editor-In-Chief of the Sydney Morning Herald.
Okay, now I'm officially pissed off. 🤬⚽🔥
Mary Fowler is one of the most talented, smartest & kindest Football players to ever pull on a jersey for @the-matildas.bsky.social.
That her former club in France, Montpellier, gave her f'n Bananas is bloody despicable. 😡
www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer...
Mary Fowler is one of the most talented, smartest & kindest Football players to ever pull on a jersey for @the-matildas.bsky.social.
That her former club in France, Montpellier, gave her f'n Bananas is bloody despicable. 😡
www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer...
‘Treated differently’: Mary Fowler claims she was given bananas instead of flowers on leaving French club
The Matildas star said her tenure at Montpellier made her consider quitting soccer.
www.smh.com.au
November 19, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Okay, now I'm officially pissed off. 🤬⚽🔥
Mary Fowler is one of the most talented, smartest & kindest Football players to ever pull on a jersey for @the-matildas.bsky.social.
That her former club in France, Montpellier, gave her f'n Bananas is bloody despicable. 😡
www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer...
Mary Fowler is one of the most talented, smartest & kindest Football players to ever pull on a jersey for @the-matildas.bsky.social.
That her former club in France, Montpellier, gave her f'n Bananas is bloody despicable. 😡
www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer...
@arimelber.bsky.social @ms.now @msnowcomms.bsky.social - there's what sounds like a major grounding issue with the audio on the international feed. Alex & @mollyjongfast.bsky.social sound good, but Ari & the studio audio are sounding a bit tinny & crackly.
November 18, 2025 at 11:27 PM
@arimelber.bsky.social @ms.now @msnowcomms.bsky.social - there's what sounds like a major grounding issue with the audio on the international feed. Alex & @mollyjongfast.bsky.social sound good, but Ari & the studio audio are sounding a bit tinny & crackly.
Reposted by Kate Doak
! Chuck @schumer.senate.gov asks unanimous consent that the Senate immediately read and pass the bill to release the Epstein files, un-amended, "as soon as it comes over from the House." No objections. Motion succeeds. Bill is deemed to the Senate unanimously, will go to Trump to become law.
November 18, 2025 at 10:27 PM
! Chuck @schumer.senate.gov asks unanimous consent that the Senate immediately read and pass the bill to release the Epstein files, un-amended, "as soon as it comes over from the House." No objections. Motion succeeds. Bill is deemed to the Senate unanimously, will go to Trump to become law.
Recipe for a great episode of @therestpolitics.bsky.social:
1. Great questions
2. Live, spicy breaking political news
3. Somebody stuffing around in ways that leave @rory-stewart.bsky.social or @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social insightful & struggling to keep things G-rated
4. Bagpipes & Captain Solo!
1. Great questions
2. Live, spicy breaking political news
3. Somebody stuffing around in ways that leave @rory-stewart.bsky.social or @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social insightful & struggling to keep things G-rated
4. Bagpipes & Captain Solo!
Is Starmer's Leadership Under Threat?
YouTube video by The Rest Is Politics
youtu.be
November 13, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Recipe for a great episode of @therestpolitics.bsky.social:
1. Great questions
2. Live, spicy breaking political news
3. Somebody stuffing around in ways that leave @rory-stewart.bsky.social or @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social insightful & struggling to keep things G-rated
4. Bagpipes & Captain Solo!
1. Great questions
2. Live, spicy breaking political news
3. Somebody stuffing around in ways that leave @rory-stewart.bsky.social or @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social insightful & struggling to keep things G-rated
4. Bagpipes & Captain Solo!
Well worth a listen on the BBC shenanigans, but @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social & @rory-stewart.bsky.social missed an interesting case study on this...
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) had a similar blow up a few years ago. MD & Chair ejected over politics. @therestpolitics.bsky.social
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) had a similar blow up a few years ago. MD & Chair ejected over politics. @therestpolitics.bsky.social
If you missed our @therestpolitics.bsky.social LIVE on the BBC yesterday, here it is www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xgk8...
BBC Boss Resigns: What's Next?
YouTube video by The Rest Is Politics
www.youtube.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Well worth a listen on the BBC shenanigans, but @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social & @rory-stewart.bsky.social missed an interesting case study on this...
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) had a similar blow up a few years ago. MD & Chair ejected over politics. @therestpolitics.bsky.social
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) had a similar blow up a few years ago. MD & Chair ejected over politics. @therestpolitics.bsky.social
I'll do that @barryglendenning.bsky.social... If you & @maxrushden.bsky.social give an update on @footballweekly.bsky.social on how your training for the Half-Marathon you promised to run for charity with the Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital is going...
Just think of the children, Barry! 😊
Just think of the children, Barry! 😊
November 6, 2025 at 10:59 PM
I'll do that @barryglendenning.bsky.social... If you & @maxrushden.bsky.social give an update on @footballweekly.bsky.social on how your training for the Half-Marathon you promised to run for charity with the Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital is going...
Just think of the children, Barry! 😊
Just think of the children, Barry! 😊
So... @restispoliticsus.bsky.social...
A follow-up for both @kattybkay.bsky.social & @scaramucci.bsky.social, based on my livestream question on the US culture wars...
If Donald Trump is "Yosemite Sam", then who is his "Bugs Bunny"? 🐰👀
cc @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social & @therestpolitics.bsky.social
A follow-up for both @kattybkay.bsky.social & @scaramucci.bsky.social, based on my livestream question on the US culture wars...
If Donald Trump is "Yosemite Sam", then who is his "Bugs Bunny"? 🐰👀
cc @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social & @therestpolitics.bsky.social
MAMDANI WINS New York Election: Trump’s WORST NIGHTMARE?
YouTube video by The Rest Is Politics US
youtube.com
November 5, 2025 at 11:12 PM
So... @restispoliticsus.bsky.social...
A follow-up for both @kattybkay.bsky.social & @scaramucci.bsky.social, based on my livestream question on the US culture wars...
If Donald Trump is "Yosemite Sam", then who is his "Bugs Bunny"? 🐰👀
cc @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social & @therestpolitics.bsky.social
A follow-up for both @kattybkay.bsky.social & @scaramucci.bsky.social, based on my livestream question on the US culture wars...
If Donald Trump is "Yosemite Sam", then who is his "Bugs Bunny"? 🐰👀
cc @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social & @therestpolitics.bsky.social
If it's possible to win a huge referendum but still take a hit politically, I think that @gavinnewsom.bsky.social just pulled it off.
#Prop50 win is big, but after listening to @governor.ca.gov's victory speech a few times... There's no energy in it meeting the occasion. That matters in POTUS race.
#Prop50 win is big, but after listening to @governor.ca.gov's victory speech a few times... There's no energy in it meeting the occasion. That matters in POTUS race.
Video FULL SPEECH: California Gov. Gavin Newsom talks Prop 50 win
California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered a victory speech after voters were projected to approve Proposition 50 — a redistricting measure that could net Democrats five House seats.
abcnews.go.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:07 AM
If it's possible to win a huge referendum but still take a hit politically, I think that @gavinnewsom.bsky.social just pulled it off.
#Prop50 win is big, but after listening to @governor.ca.gov's victory speech a few times... There's no energy in it meeting the occasion. That matters in POTUS race.
#Prop50 win is big, but after listening to @governor.ca.gov's victory speech a few times... There's no energy in it meeting the occasion. That matters in POTUS race.
WANTED!
SPF 50+ sunscreen before watching @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social & @rory-stewart.bsky.social take to Michael Gove with an intellectual flamethrower! 🔥🧨🚒
Highly Recommended: Aloe Vera & a fire extinguisher be sent to @therestpolitics.bsky.social Leading studio! 🍿👀
youtu.be/gwrm1wkuO4Y?...
SPF 50+ sunscreen before watching @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social & @rory-stewart.bsky.social take to Michael Gove with an intellectual flamethrower! 🔥🧨🚒
Highly Recommended: Aloe Vera & a fire extinguisher be sent to @therestpolitics.bsky.social Leading studio! 🍿👀
youtu.be/gwrm1wkuO4Y?...
The Man to Blame For Brexit? | Michael Gove
YouTube video by The Rest Is Politics: Leading
youtu.be
November 2, 2025 at 8:28 PM
WANTED!
SPF 50+ sunscreen before watching @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social & @rory-stewart.bsky.social take to Michael Gove with an intellectual flamethrower! 🔥🧨🚒
Highly Recommended: Aloe Vera & a fire extinguisher be sent to @therestpolitics.bsky.social Leading studio! 🍿👀
youtu.be/gwrm1wkuO4Y?...
SPF 50+ sunscreen before watching @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social & @rory-stewart.bsky.social take to Michael Gove with an intellectual flamethrower! 🔥🧨🚒
Highly Recommended: Aloe Vera & a fire extinguisher be sent to @therestpolitics.bsky.social Leading studio! 🍿👀
youtu.be/gwrm1wkuO4Y?...
Enough of the "Karen" shit... People who have that name don't deserve it, particularly some wonderful women I know, like @kjbar.bsky.social.
Call bad behaviour like this what it actually is: i.e. "Being a real bitch"
Don't sugarcoat it, @jakelahut.writes.news & @wired.com. Just call it what it is.
Call bad behaviour like this what it actually is: i.e. "Being a real bitch"
Don't sugarcoat it, @jakelahut.writes.news & @wired.com. Just call it what it is.
Scoop: Nancy Mace went Full Karen on airport police in South Carolina during the govt shutdown.
No paywall, since this was from a FOIA request.
"She repeatedly stated we were ‘Fucking incompetent,’ and ‘this is no way to treat a fucking US Representative."
www.wired.com/story/nancy-...
No paywall, since this was from a FOIA request.
"She repeatedly stated we were ‘Fucking incompetent,’ and ‘this is no way to treat a fucking US Representative."
www.wired.com/story/nancy-...
Nancy Mace Curses, Berates Confused Cops in Airport Meltdown: Police Report
At an airport in South Carolina on Thursday, representative Nancy Mace called police officers “fucking incompetent” and berated them repeatedly, according to an incident report.
www.wired.com
October 31, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Enough of the "Karen" shit... People who have that name don't deserve it, particularly some wonderful women I know, like @kjbar.bsky.social.
Call bad behaviour like this what it actually is: i.e. "Being a real bitch"
Don't sugarcoat it, @jakelahut.writes.news & @wired.com. Just call it what it is.
Call bad behaviour like this what it actually is: i.e. "Being a real bitch"
Don't sugarcoat it, @jakelahut.writes.news & @wired.com. Just call it what it is.
To quote Paul Keating... "In your guts, you know he's nuts!"
And to quote another P-K-ism I think that @scaramucci.bsky.social, @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social & @rory-stewart.bsky.social will all approve... "He's Gone Troppo!"
Lunacy!! @therestpolitics.bsky.social @restispoliticsus.bsky.social
And to quote another P-K-ism I think that @scaramucci.bsky.social, @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social & @rory-stewart.bsky.social will all approve... "He's Gone Troppo!"
Lunacy!! @therestpolitics.bsky.social @restispoliticsus.bsky.social
Trump to reduce tariffs on Beijing amid resumed US nuclear weapons testing
The United States last tested a nuclear weapon in 1992, and appears to be making the move in reaction to Russia successfully testing a Poseidon nuclear-powered super torpedo.
www.abc.net.au
October 30, 2025 at 5:43 AM
To quote Paul Keating... "In your guts, you know he's nuts!"
And to quote another P-K-ism I think that @scaramucci.bsky.social, @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social & @rory-stewart.bsky.social will all approve... "He's Gone Troppo!"
Lunacy!! @therestpolitics.bsky.social @restispoliticsus.bsky.social
And to quote another P-K-ism I think that @scaramucci.bsky.social, @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social & @rory-stewart.bsky.social will all approve... "He's Gone Troppo!"
Lunacy!! @therestpolitics.bsky.social @restispoliticsus.bsky.social
Actually by law they are under the ‘‘Government Employee Fair
Treatment Act of 2019’’, which is an amendment of the "Anti-Deficiency Act" that governs funding lapses. It covers all shutdowns "on or after December 22, 2018".
cc @carlquintanilla.bsky.social
www.congress.gov/116/statute/...
Treatment Act of 2019’’, which is an amendment of the "Anti-Deficiency Act" that governs funding lapses. It covers all shutdowns "on or after December 22, 2018".
cc @carlquintanilla.bsky.social
www.congress.gov/116/statute/...
October 7, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Actually by law they are under the ‘‘Government Employee Fair
Treatment Act of 2019’’, which is an amendment of the "Anti-Deficiency Act" that governs funding lapses. It covers all shutdowns "on or after December 22, 2018".
cc @carlquintanilla.bsky.social
www.congress.gov/116/statute/...
Treatment Act of 2019’’, which is an amendment of the "Anti-Deficiency Act" that governs funding lapses. It covers all shutdowns "on or after December 22, 2018".
cc @carlquintanilla.bsky.social
www.congress.gov/116/statute/...
Huge story by Mon Schafter tonight on unethical studies involving non-consensual youth conversion therapy of Trans Kids in the 1970's & 1980's in Australia, on ABC 7.30.
Anti-Trans Activists have been relying heavily yet subtly globally on this now debunked & highly unethical paper for decades.
Anti-Trans Activists have been relying heavily yet subtly globally on this now debunked & highly unethical paper for decades.
'Conversion therapy' survivor speaking out against trans health study
A decades-old psychiatric study is influencing current debates over transgender youth health care. But a new analysis led by a survivor says the findings were deeply harmful and dangerously misleading...
www.abc.net.au
October 6, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Huge story by Mon Schafter tonight on unethical studies involving non-consensual youth conversion therapy of Trans Kids in the 1970's & 1980's in Australia, on ABC 7.30.
Anti-Trans Activists have been relying heavily yet subtly globally on this now debunked & highly unethical paper for decades.
Anti-Trans Activists have been relying heavily yet subtly globally on this now debunked & highly unethical paper for decades.
Some thoughts.
@jessesingal.com likely knows if he doesn't do illegal stuff, he's safe on social media & can be a legal/media issue if banned without cause. @jay.bsky.team likely knows Jesse knows & views ban requests over transphobia as risky, hence #waffles.
Also #Toast with #Vegimite is superior.
@jessesingal.com likely knows if he doesn't do illegal stuff, he's safe on social media & can be a legal/media issue if banned without cause. @jay.bsky.team likely knows Jesse knows & views ban requests over transphobia as risky, hence #waffles.
Also #Toast with #Vegimite is superior.
two slices of toast with peanut butter on them on a plate
Alt: two slices of toast with vegimite on them on a plate,up in the clear blue sky under a balloon, twisting around in the sunlight...
media.tenor.com
October 3, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Some thoughts.
@jessesingal.com likely knows if he doesn't do illegal stuff, he's safe on social media & can be a legal/media issue if banned without cause. @jay.bsky.team likely knows Jesse knows & views ban requests over transphobia as risky, hence #waffles.
Also #Toast with #Vegimite is superior.
@jessesingal.com likely knows if he doesn't do illegal stuff, he's safe on social media & can be a legal/media issue if banned without cause. @jay.bsky.team likely knows Jesse knows & views ban requests over transphobia as risky, hence #waffles.
Also #Toast with #Vegimite is superior.
If you're even somewhat interested in the Transphobia & Intersexphobia that's gripping global sport nowadays, my friend @traceyholmes.bsky.social has lit a fire under the IOC & World Athletics Presidents on these issues, while doing a deep dive on shady agendas involved.
youtu.be/2is7WH27X_A?...
youtu.be/2is7WH27X_A?...
EXPLAINER: TRANS, INTERSEX, AND THE WOMEN'S SPORT CATEGORY
YouTube video by The Sports Ambassador
youtu.be
October 1, 2025 at 9:04 AM
If you're even somewhat interested in the Transphobia & Intersexphobia that's gripping global sport nowadays, my friend @traceyholmes.bsky.social has lit a fire under the IOC & World Athletics Presidents on these issues, while doing a deep dive on shady agendas involved.
youtu.be/2is7WH27X_A?...
youtu.be/2is7WH27X_A?...
Reposted by Kate Doak
The next generation of #Socceroos awaits.... ⚽🦘
#Italy vs #Australia in the FIFA #U20WC...
5:50am AEST Monday morning, live on #SBS.
How To Watch - www.sbs.com.au/sport/articl...
#Italy vs #Australia in the FIFA #U20WC...
5:50am AEST Monday morning, live on #SBS.
How To Watch - www.sbs.com.au/sport/articl...
September 28, 2025 at 12:16 PM
The next generation of #Socceroos awaits.... ⚽🦘
#Italy vs #Australia in the FIFA #U20WC...
5:50am AEST Monday morning, live on #SBS.
How To Watch - www.sbs.com.au/sport/articl...
#Italy vs #Australia in the FIFA #U20WC...
5:50am AEST Monday morning, live on #SBS.
How To Watch - www.sbs.com.au/sport/articl...
No "Memphis Trousers", @crikey.com.au? 🤦🏼♀️
C'mon @theshufflediary.bsky.social... surely a former Prime Minister doing a full on "Eagle Rock" deserves a "mention in dispatches" at least! 😂👖
C'mon @theshufflediary.bsky.social... surely a former Prime Minister doing a full on "Eagle Rock" deserves a "mention in dispatches" at least! 😂👖
Yet more international moments of misery for Australia's leaders.
'Prime Minister Trumble': Another cavalcade of Australian prime ministerial indignities!
www.crikey.com.au
September 28, 2025 at 12:23 PM
No "Memphis Trousers", @crikey.com.au? 🤦🏼♀️
C'mon @theshufflediary.bsky.social... surely a former Prime Minister doing a full on "Eagle Rock" deserves a "mention in dispatches" at least! 😂👖
C'mon @theshufflediary.bsky.social... surely a former Prime Minister doing a full on "Eagle Rock" deserves a "mention in dispatches" at least! 😂👖