Andy Hazel
@andyhazel.bsky.social
Writes for IndieWire, The Guardian, The Curb and The Saturday Paper – senior editorial producer and photo editor there, too. Golden Globes voter. Twin Peaks nerd. 1/4 of Tacoma Radar. Tasmanian in Naarm/Melbourne.
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I had a wonderful sit down with Mary Bronstein after the MIFF premiere of If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.
www.thecurb.com.au/if-i-had-leg...
www.thecurb.com.au/if-i-had-leg...
November 28, 2025 at 4:19 AM
I had a wonderful sit down with Mary Bronstein after the MIFF premiere of If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.
www.thecurb.com.au/if-i-had-leg...
www.thecurb.com.au/if-i-had-leg...
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Ahead of launching a war on Venezuela, the US would like to announce that no one in Venezuela should help US forces, it'd be stupid to do so, the US will denigrate you and screw you over no matter how much you help, and blame you if even one Venezuelan who also helped the US ever does something bad.
CIA statement about the Afghan man identified as the gunman who shot two National Guardsmen in Washington
November 27, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Ahead of launching a war on Venezuela, the US would like to announce that no one in Venezuela should help US forces, it'd be stupid to do so, the US will denigrate you and screw you over no matter how much you help, and blame you if even one Venezuelan who also helped the US ever does something bad.
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spanish flu was 1918........ the great wall street crash was 1929........... very cool stuff, history, very cool and not stressful
November 27, 2025 at 7:00 AM
spanish flu was 1918........ the great wall street crash was 1929........... very cool stuff, history, very cool and not stressful
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The success rate for NHMRC Ideas Grants announced yesterday was just over 8%. That means 11 of every 12 people who applied got rejected. This is a culture changing level of rejection and frankly a point of national shame. This is a crisis for research.
I will not rest until we see this resolved.
I will not rest until we see this resolved.
November 26, 2025 at 8:34 PM
The success rate for NHMRC Ideas Grants announced yesterday was just over 8%. That means 11 of every 12 people who applied got rejected. This is a culture changing level of rejection and frankly a point of national shame. This is a crisis for research.
I will not rest until we see this resolved.
I will not rest until we see this resolved.
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Another thing: if we've only managed to cut real emissions by 4% since 2005, how do you think we're getting the rest of the way to 62-70% by 2035 with the same weak policies?
The land-use accounting tricks that got us to -28% aren't yielding any more.
The land-use accounting tricks that got us to -28% aren't yielding any more.
Just to cut through the backslapping: the very small emissions reduction (2%) is nowhere near enough even for our own local targets. These are also the easiest cuts (ie from local pwr generation bc we are buying solar panels) and are only in one sector.
Exported emissions are 4x bigger and growing.
Exported emissions are 4x bigger and growing.
November 27, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Another thing: if we've only managed to cut real emissions by 4% since 2005, how do you think we're getting the rest of the way to 62-70% by 2035 with the same weak policies?
The land-use accounting tricks that got us to -28% aren't yielding any more.
The land-use accounting tricks that got us to -28% aren't yielding any more.
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I think this is an excellent idea, tied specifically to corporations' complicity in ICE terror.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:05 PM
I think this is an excellent idea, tied specifically to corporations' complicity in ICE terror.
Please share the below if you agree!
Please share the below if you agree!
I’m going to faith you til you LUX me
Well I guess we know what they are playing at the next Vatican rave
The Vatican praises new Rosalía album ‘LUX’ for 'provocative' songs about faith and spirituality | Euronews share.google/b5O8BpcOwaJg...
The Vatican praises new Rosalía album ‘LUX’ for 'provocative' songs about faith and spirituality | Euronews share.google/b5O8BpcOwaJg...
The Vatican praises Rosalía for her spiritual new album ‘LUX’
The global Spanish pop star has blown fans and critics away with her radical shift in sound on 'LUX', released earlier this month. Now, the clergy are sharing how ecstatic they are about Rosalía's new...
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November 26, 2025 at 1:40 PM
I’m going to faith you til you LUX me
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I really wish we'd stop calling them climate "skeptics" or "vaccine skeptics", if you jump off a cliff we don't call you a "gravity skeptic"
November 25, 2025 at 8:18 PM
I really wish we'd stop calling them climate "skeptics" or "vaccine skeptics", if you jump off a cliff we don't call you a "gravity skeptic"
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'The reassuring centrist wrap around a nakedly pro-coal message would not fool progressives knowledgeable about the energy transition. However, it may work on less-knowledgeable voters vulnerable to its “reasonable person” appeal.'
bit.ly/4ouzk93 #auspol
bit.ly/4ouzk93 #auspol
How an Australian coal lobbyist honed fossil fuel messaging
An Australian lobbyist now leading the world’s key coal body addressed the National Press Club this week, demonstrating a sophisticated pivot in global fossil fuel messaging.
bit.ly
November 22, 2025 at 4:15 AM
'The reassuring centrist wrap around a nakedly pro-coal message would not fool progressives knowledgeable about the energy transition. However, it may work on less-knowledgeable voters vulnerable to its “reasonable person” appeal.'
bit.ly/4ouzk93 #auspol
bit.ly/4ouzk93 #auspol
"What is it that Labor wants to do with power? Why is it so afraid to use it in a way that benefits the nation as outlined in its own party platform? Labor has taken its social licence and seems intent on following the Liberals into irrelevancy." @amyremeikis.bsky.social @australiainstitute.org.au
What are they waiting for? | Between the Lines Newsletter
The Wrap with Amy Remeikis Fifty-three years ago, Gough Whitlam swept to power with the slogan ‘it’s time’. Looking at this Labor government, you now have
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November 21, 2025 at 3:20 AM
"What is it that Labor wants to do with power? Why is it so afraid to use it in a way that benefits the nation as outlined in its own party platform? Labor has taken its social licence and seems intent on following the Liberals into irrelevancy." @amyremeikis.bsky.social @australiainstitute.org.au
Really, really sad news about one of the best bassists to ever make a groove and make it sound like it came from Manchester and nowhere else. A truly lovely guy. Stone Roses and Primals on repeat today.
Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield, the Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist, dies aged 63
Ian Brown and Tim Burgess were among those to pay tribute to Mani, whose death was announced by his brother and nephew
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Really, really sad news about one of the best bassists to ever make a groove and make it sound like it came from Manchester and nowhere else. A truly lovely guy. Stone Roses and Primals on repeat today.
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Gambling ruins lives. It is absolutely unacceptable that the Albanese government will continue to choose vested interests over the wellbeing of Australians and hide behind a watered-down policy - if they ever introduce one. We need action on gambling harms now.
Labor tipped to drop proposal for online gambling ad ban
Political and industry sources expect Communications Minister Anika Wells to crack-down on illegal offshore gambling websites.
www.afr.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Gambling ruins lives. It is absolutely unacceptable that the Albanese government will continue to choose vested interests over the wellbeing of Australians and hide behind a watered-down policy - if they ever introduce one. We need action on gambling harms now.
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ROBOCOP (1987)
ROBOCOP (1987)
ROBOCOP (1987)
November 20, 2025 at 5:25 AM
ROBOCOP (1987)
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Swedish developer takes ownership of its first wind project in Australia, which will be built along with a neighbouring battery in the world’s most isolated grid.
reneweconomy.com.au
November 20, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Swedish developer takes ownership of its first wind project in Australia, which will be built along with a neighbouring battery in the world’s most isolated grid.
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$350 billion for Aukus submarines but we can’t afford 350 research jobs
A government that can’t bring itself to tax fossil fuel, big tech or any wealth properly but defunds its critical institutions is not a good government, sorry
November 19, 2025 at 6:43 AM
$350 billion for Aukus submarines but we can’t afford 350 research jobs
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It's almost like when you tax the rich in a place you get to make that place a better place and even the rich just looking out the windows of their limos at most of that place in passing prefer to think "oh, that looks nice" rather than "I must prepare my bunker for the impending apocalypse"
NEW: The first two years of Massachusetts' millionaire tax has raised $3 billion more than expected.
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
Millionaire Tax That Inspired Mamdani Fuels $5.7 Billion Haul in Massachusetts
A millionaire levy in Massachusetts that New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani holds up as a model for taxing the rich has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing...
www.bloomberg.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:13 AM
It's almost like when you tax the rich in a place you get to make that place a better place and even the rich just looking out the windows of their limos at most of that place in passing prefer to think "oh, that looks nice" rather than "I must prepare my bunker for the impending apocalypse"
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hey if like 20 people could sign up to the Going Rogue patreon it would become a number that'd make me real happy.
sign up for free to make the number go up but also the offer still stands that if you can't afford the patreon, just DM me and I'll send you a code.
patreon.com/goingroguepodcast
sign up for free to make the number go up but also the offer still stands that if you can't afford the patreon, just DM me and I'll send you a code.
patreon.com/goingroguepodcast
November 19, 2025 at 5:16 AM
hey if like 20 people could sign up to the Going Rogue patreon it would become a number that'd make me real happy.
sign up for free to make the number go up but also the offer still stands that if you can't afford the patreon, just DM me and I'll send you a code.
patreon.com/goingroguepodcast
sign up for free to make the number go up but also the offer still stands that if you can't afford the patreon, just DM me and I'll send you a code.
patreon.com/goingroguepodcast
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Well, this is total garbage!
We need MORE R&D, not less, at this critical time... to be out front in innovation.
World leaders.
We have the smarts, the will and the energy.
WTF @albomp.bsky.social !!
We need MORE R&D, not less, at this critical time... to be out front in innovation.
World leaders.
We have the smarts, the will and the energy.
WTF @albomp.bsky.social !!
Who would think that at this point in Australia’s economic transition we should be spending more, not less, on research and development…
Imagine if we taxed the gas industry and pant more on R&D…crazy talk … #cliamte
thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
Imagine if we taxed the gas industry and pant more on R&D…crazy talk … #cliamte
thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
CSIRO 350 job cuts a damning indictment on Government priorities, misses 'golden opportunity' on research
The announcement this week that CSIRO are to cut 350 research jobs is another damning indictment on Australia’s ongoing failure to prioritise research and development.
thepoint.com.au
November 19, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Well, this is total garbage!
We need MORE R&D, not less, at this critical time... to be out front in innovation.
World leaders.
We have the smarts, the will and the energy.
WTF @albomp.bsky.social !!
We need MORE R&D, not less, at this critical time... to be out front in innovation.
World leaders.
We have the smarts, the will and the energy.
WTF @albomp.bsky.social !!
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Heads up, writers!
Hey authors! Check to see if Anthropic stole your book to train their slop generator on. You’re entitled to $1500 per stolen Work.
Look up your work, and if you’re in the database, file a claim
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Look up your work, and if you’re in the database, file a claim
secure.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/lookup/
Submit a Claim
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November 19, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Heads up, writers!
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It's the fortieth anniversary of "Calvin and Hobbes," so I'm reposting the long piece that I wrote about the comic strip for the Los Angeles Review of Books. Outside of my books, it's my favorite long-form thing that I've done. lareviewofbooks.org/article/sell...
Selling Out the Newspaper Comic Strip | Los Angeles Review of Books
The comic strip and its evolution and devolution.
lareviewofbooks.org
November 18, 2025 at 5:38 PM
It's the fortieth anniversary of "Calvin and Hobbes," so I'm reposting the long piece that I wrote about the comic strip for the Los Angeles Review of Books. Outside of my books, it's my favorite long-form thing that I've done. lareviewofbooks.org/article/sell...
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In neo-noir series 'The Lowdown', Ethan Hawke's citizen journalist Lee Rayborn is obsessed with local history, politics, blood money and white supremacy. This lends an unlikely nobility to the man, and explains the frequency with which he finds himself punched in the face.
The Lowdown transcends its neo-noir influences
Sterlin Harjo’s superb neo-noir series, The Lowdown, is simultaneously intriguing, tender and hilarious.
satpa.pe
November 19, 2025 at 2:06 AM
In neo-noir series 'The Lowdown', Ethan Hawke's citizen journalist Lee Rayborn is obsessed with local history, politics, blood money and white supremacy. This lends an unlikely nobility to the man, and explains the frequency with which he finds himself punched in the face.
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This is how it still works, btw
November 19, 2025 at 12:58 AM
This is how it still works, btw
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The (new) stages of movie stardom:
Who's Ian Holm?
Get me Ian Holm!
Get me a digitally de-aged Ian Holm!
Get me a CGI Ian Holm!
Who's Ian Holm?
Get me Ian Holm!
Get me a digitally de-aged Ian Holm!
Get me a CGI Ian Holm!
November 18, 2025 at 1:08 PM
The (new) stages of movie stardom:
Who's Ian Holm?
Get me Ian Holm!
Get me a digitally de-aged Ian Holm!
Get me a CGI Ian Holm!
Who's Ian Holm?
Get me Ian Holm!
Get me a digitally de-aged Ian Holm!
Get me a CGI Ian Holm!
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Yesterday Treasurer Eric Abetz admitted to a parliament that there is no economic modelling to show how much revenue the proposed Macquarie Point stadium will bring into the state coffers! #AFLStadium #Taspol
November 18, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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Calling Labor's current approach "incrementalism" or "small target" or whatever makes it sound like they are are an overly cautious progressive govt. Matters like this show that they are actively pursuing policies that make them indistinguishable from the centre right: not incrementalists at all.
Disgraceful & tragic what governments have done to this once science powerhouse! www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
"Federal Science Minister...Tim Ayres said the cuts were aimed at refocusing the efforts of the CSIRO towards research priorities, such as critical minerals, iron & steel...in Australia."
"Federal Science Minister...Tim Ayres said the cuts were aimed at refocusing the efforts of the CSIRO towards research priorities, such as critical minerals, iron & steel...in Australia."
CSIRO to cut up to 350 research jobs in major overhaul
After 440 positions were slashed last year, the CSIRO has announced more staff cuts across the country in a bid to remain financially viable.
www.abc.net.au
November 19, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Calling Labor's current approach "incrementalism" or "small target" or whatever makes it sound like they are are an overly cautious progressive govt. Matters like this show that they are actively pursuing policies that make them indistinguishable from the centre right: not incrementalists at all.