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Good analysis from Sarah Martin, but misses a key point:
if the Bondi massacre is being hijacked by culture warriors like Howard and the anti-immigration right, it's because that's how mainstream media chooses to frame it.
They are lazy or complicit. #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
if the Bondi massacre is being hijacked by culture warriors like Howard and the anti-immigration right, it's because that's how mainstream media chooses to frame it.
They are lazy or complicit. #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
John Howard’s dog-whistle intervention in gun debate all but dashes any hope of meaningful reform
In the absence of strong, swift action from Anthony Albanese, the former PM is shifting political debate from gun control to a divisive culture war
www.theguardian.com
December 17, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Good analysis from Sarah Martin, but misses a key point:
if the Bondi massacre is being hijacked by culture warriors like Howard and the anti-immigration right, it's because that's how mainstream media chooses to frame it.
They are lazy or complicit. #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
if the Bondi massacre is being hijacked by culture warriors like Howard and the anti-immigration right, it's because that's how mainstream media chooses to frame it.
They are lazy or complicit. #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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"This man is going to fellate himself to the ends of the earth about all of these accomplishments that he's going to will into existence, because he has to sell himself to compensate for the fact that when it comes to actual accomplishments, he's far underperforming."
December 18, 2025 at 12:45 AM
"This man is going to fellate himself to the ends of the earth about all of these accomplishments that he's going to will into existence, because he has to sell himself to compensate for the fact that when it comes to actual accomplishments, he's far underperforming."
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I have long thought that if John Howard had been the opposition leader after the Port Arthur massacre, he would have fought tooth and nail against any changes to gun laws, and used the event & proposed law changes to attack the govt & cause division.
This week shows that to be true.
This week shows that to be true.
December 17, 2025 at 9:43 PM
I have long thought that if John Howard had been the opposition leader after the Port Arthur massacre, he would have fought tooth and nail against any changes to gun laws, and used the event & proposed law changes to attack the govt & cause division.
This week shows that to be true.
This week shows that to be true.
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I hope he heals well
December 16, 2025 at 12:22 AM
I hope he heals well
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I’ll not be tolerating any words associating opposition to genocide with antisemitic murder.
December 15, 2025 at 4:17 AM
I’ll not be tolerating any words associating opposition to genocide with antisemitic murder.
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Bless the Muslim man who disarmed a terrorist shooter in Australia!
Bless The Muslim Man Who Disarmed a Terrorist Shooter in Australia
So shines a good deed in a weary world.
www.thegodpodcast.com
December 14, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Bless the Muslim man who disarmed a terrorist shooter in Australia!
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Australia’s gun laws are why there weren’t hundreds of victims at the Bondi shooting
Australia’s gun laws are why this horror is so rare here
Australia’s gun laws are why our public schools don’t know what an “active shooter drill” is let alone how to do one
It’s the only good thing Howard did
Australia’s gun laws are why this horror is so rare here
Australia’s gun laws are why our public schools don’t know what an “active shooter drill” is let alone how to do one
It’s the only good thing Howard did
December 15, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Australia’s gun laws are why there weren’t hundreds of victims at the Bondi shooting
Australia’s gun laws are why this horror is so rare here
Australia’s gun laws are why our public schools don’t know what an “active shooter drill” is let alone how to do one
It’s the only good thing Howard did
Australia’s gun laws are why this horror is so rare here
Australia’s gun laws are why our public schools don’t know what an “active shooter drill” is let alone how to do one
It’s the only good thing Howard did
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Reminder that pearl clutching Pauline Hanson's One Nation party secretly sought millions of dollars in political donations from the NRA to weaken Australia’s strict gun laws.
December 15, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Reminder that pearl clutching Pauline Hanson's One Nation party secretly sought millions of dollars in political donations from the NRA to weaken Australia’s strict gun laws.
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Red Cross in Sydney, asking for blood donations.
If you’re due, today is a good day to go, or if you’ve been thinking about starting, do it now.
Employers, give people a little time off to donate.
Organise your social or work group to go together.
Do it today.
#Bondi
If you’re due, today is a good day to go, or if you’ve been thinking about starting, do it now.
Employers, give people a little time off to donate.
Organise your social or work group to go together.
Do it today.
#Bondi
December 15, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Red Cross in Sydney, asking for blood donations.
If you’re due, today is a good day to go, or if you’ve been thinking about starting, do it now.
Employers, give people a little time off to donate.
Organise your social or work group to go together.
Do it today.
#Bondi
If you’re due, today is a good day to go, or if you’ve been thinking about starting, do it now.
Employers, give people a little time off to donate.
Organise your social or work group to go together.
Do it today.
#Bondi
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It shouldn’t too much to ask that elected officials don’t prematurely make social media posts with inaccurate information in crisis situations
December 14, 2025 at 1:36 AM
It shouldn’t too much to ask that elected officials don’t prematurely make social media posts with inaccurate information in crisis situations
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big ups to Arabic-speaking journalist Nabil al Nashar for this interview with Mohamed Fateh Al Ahmed and Malakeh Hasan Al Ahmed, the parents of legendary bear tackler Ahmed Al Ahmed.
Nabil is giving an update on his bullet wounds on ABC radio now.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Nabil is giving an update on his bullet wounds on ABC radio now.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Parents praise 'hero' son for tackling gunman during Bondi Beach attack
The ABC has spoken to the parents of Ahmed Al Ahmed who was shot after he heroically wrestled and disarmed one of the Bondi Beach attackers.
www.abc.net.au
December 15, 2025 at 5:27 AM
big ups to Arabic-speaking journalist Nabil al Nashar for this interview with Mohamed Fateh Al Ahmed and Malakeh Hasan Al Ahmed, the parents of legendary bear tackler Ahmed Al Ahmed.
Nabil is giving an update on his bullet wounds on ABC radio now.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Nabil is giving an update on his bullet wounds on ABC radio now.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
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If only the government had acted earlier to let an unqualified, politically appointed anti-semitism Czar police the thoughts of university campuses, the government could have .. <checks notes> .. persuaded a father/son IS terrorist cell from terroristing.
<blink blink>
Are we really going there?
<blink blink>
Are we really going there?
December 15, 2025 at 5:56 AM
If only the government had acted earlier to let an unqualified, politically appointed anti-semitism Czar police the thoughts of university campuses, the government could have .. <checks notes> .. persuaded a father/son IS terrorist cell from terroristing.
<blink blink>
Are we really going there?
<blink blink>
Are we really going there?
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The Net Zero Commission’s report on coal mining in NSW is out - and it’s very clear. There’s no more room for coal in NSW.
www.smh.com.au/environment/...
www.smh.com.au/environment/...
NSW should end coal expansions to meet net zero targets
A state government agency has declared that NSW cannot meet its climate targets if it keeps approving new coal mine extensions.
www.smh.com.au
December 11, 2025 at 9:25 PM
The Net Zero Commission’s report on coal mining in NSW is out - and it’s very clear. There’s no more room for coal in NSW.
www.smh.com.au/environment/...
www.smh.com.au/environment/...
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Who could have predicted any of this? Oh that’s right - anyone paying attention
www.thenewdaily.com.au/opinion/2025...
www.thenewdaily.com.au/opinion/2025...
The welfare system isn't just on fire, it's burning out of control
A second report into the use of job-seeker mutual obligations is even more damning then the first – but will the government act?
www.thenewdaily.com.au
December 10, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Who could have predicted any of this? Oh that’s right - anyone paying attention
www.thenewdaily.com.au/opinion/2025...
www.thenewdaily.com.au/opinion/2025...
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NACC Inspector Gail Furness says since publishing her annual report, complaints about Commissioner Paul Brereton & his secret Defence/IGADF role have risen from 4 to almost 90, taking up the bulk of her work. #NACC
December 10, 2025 at 11:37 PM
NACC Inspector Gail Furness says since publishing her annual report, complaints about Commissioner Paul Brereton & his secret Defence/IGADF role have risen from 4 to almost 90, taking up the bulk of her work. #NACC
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Walter Sofronoff loses appeal against ACT Integrity Commission. He was found to have given confidential material to Janet Albrechtsen of The Australian, & a copy of his final report to her & ABC's Elizabeth Byrne before it was officially released. #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Walter Sofronoff loses appeal against corruption finding
The man who led the inquiry into the criminal prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann loses his appeal to have serious corruption findings against him overturned.
www.abc.net.au
December 11, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Walter Sofronoff loses appeal against ACT Integrity Commission. He was found to have given confidential material to Janet Albrechtsen of The Australian, & a copy of his final report to her & ABC's Elizabeth Byrne before it was officially released. #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
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Several Russian regions such as Moscow, Ryazan, Tula and Bryansk have signaled air alert. A large number of Ukrainians drones are on its way. All three Moscow airports report flight restrictions.
December 10, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Several Russian regions such as Moscow, Ryazan, Tula and Bryansk have signaled air alert. A large number of Ukrainians drones are on its way. All three Moscow airports report flight restrictions.
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“When Australian governments don’t want to do something, they come up with the most elaborate and complicated policies to make it look like they are trying.” – Dr Richard Denniss, co-CEO, The Australia Institute
Read the full article on The Point: thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Read the full article on The Point: thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
December 11, 2025 at 1:36 AM
“When Australian governments don’t want to do something, they come up with the most elaborate and complicated policies to make it look like they are trying.” – Dr Richard Denniss, co-CEO, The Australia Institute
Read the full article on The Point: thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Read the full article on The Point: thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
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✈️❌ Moscow airports closed due to attack by unknown drones.
"Vnukovo", "Domodedovo" and "Sheremetyevo" temporarily stopped work.
The airports canceled 27 flights for departure and the same number for arrival.
"Vnukovo", "Domodedovo" and "Sheremetyevo" temporarily stopped work.
The airports canceled 27 flights for departure and the same number for arrival.
December 10, 2025 at 10:59 PM
✈️❌ Moscow airports closed due to attack by unknown drones.
"Vnukovo", "Domodedovo" and "Sheremetyevo" temporarily stopped work.
The airports canceled 27 flights for departure and the same number for arrival.
"Vnukovo", "Domodedovo" and "Sheremetyevo" temporarily stopped work.
The airports canceled 27 flights for departure and the same number for arrival.
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Thank you Ronnie. I maybe biased in my belief that Brittany Higgins has been unjustly vilified and subjected to the harshest treatment ever for a VICTIM of sexual assault but she was a young girl placed in an impossible situation by powerful people whose main focus was themselves and not Brittany.
December 8, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Thank you Ronnie. I maybe biased in my belief that Brittany Higgins has been unjustly vilified and subjected to the harshest treatment ever for a VICTIM of sexual assault but she was a young girl placed in an impossible situation by powerful people whose main focus was themselves and not Brittany.
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Well, I am wondering if, from a representation POV, if he's just got the one solicitor who is willing to represent.
According to the reportage since the federal court judgement, his appeal to the high court is predicated on his 'benefactors' stumping up the fee to continue.
He ain't got a bean.
According to the reportage since the federal court judgement, his appeal to the high court is predicated on his 'benefactors' stumping up the fee to continue.
He ain't got a bean.
December 9, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Well, I am wondering if, from a representation POV, if he's just got the one solicitor who is willing to represent.
According to the reportage since the federal court judgement, his appeal to the high court is predicated on his 'benefactors' stumping up the fee to continue.
He ain't got a bean.
According to the reportage since the federal court judgement, his appeal to the high court is predicated on his 'benefactors' stumping up the fee to continue.
He ain't got a bean.
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Except in Toowoomba, where cases appear to proceed at the pace of plate tectonics rather than running speed.
December 8, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Except in Toowoomba, where cases appear to proceed at the pace of plate tectonics rather than running speed.
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Apart from clothing and accessories, I think he's running out of courts too at this stage
December 8, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Apart from clothing and accessories, I think he's running out of courts too at this stage