Tony Dun
@tonydun.bsky.social
Touring the facilities and picking up slack.
On the Gold Coast. Hoping that Albo will be better soon.
This is a prime example of the poor journalism we so often says. Quote a Professor giving information and then give equal weight to the contrary views of the local loudmouth.
AI fish passage results 'promising' but can it stop another ecological disaster?: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-20/ai-fish-passage-fishnet-darling-river-trial-mass-fish-kill-nsw/106221776
AI fish passage results 'promising' but can it stop another ecological disaster?
The $6.5 million Menindee fish passage trial is now in year two and results are "promising", but not everyone is buoyed by confidence in the project's ability to prevent another mass fish kill.
www.abc.net.au
January 19, 2026 at 11:00 PM
This is a prime example of the poor journalism we so often says. Quote a Professor giving information and then give equal weight to the contrary views of the local loudmouth.
The projection on the buildings does not reference any country
January 19, 2026 at 6:22 AM
The projection on the buildings does not reference any country
Good Questions asked
What is the legal source of the AFP’s power to set up a team to target threats to social cohesion?;
How does the AFP define both ‘social cohesion’ and threats to the same?;
What is the legal source of the AFP’s power to set up a team to target threats to social cohesion?;
How does the AFP define both ‘social cohesion’ and threats to the same?;
QCCL has written to AFP commissioner asking how social cohesion makes it lawful for police to investigate activity, including legal political activity that does not reach the level of criminal offending #auspol
AFP invesigations targetting social cohesion — Queensland Council for Civil Liberties
The QCCL does not endorse the tenets of national socialism in any way. However, we have concerns about members of a criminal law enforcement agency taking action to ‘disrupt’ the lawful conduct of mem...
qccl.org.au
January 16, 2026 at 6:09 AM
Good Questions asked
What is the legal source of the AFP’s power to set up a team to target threats to social cohesion?;
How does the AFP define both ‘social cohesion’ and threats to the same?;
What is the legal source of the AFP’s power to set up a team to target threats to social cohesion?;
How does the AFP define both ‘social cohesion’ and threats to the same?;
Paul Keating calling it straight
Best of 2025 – Another RSL dope wants to draw us into a major war https://johnmenadue.com/post/2026/01/best-of-2025-another-rsl-dope-wants-to-draw-us-into-a-major-war #auspol
Best of 2025 - Another RSL dope wants to draw us into a major war
It beggars belief that the outgoing head of the RSL, Greg Melick, has abused the quiet solemnity of Remembrance Day to lecture and berate the Albanese government on its defence policy.
johnmenadue.com
January 15, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Paul Keating calling it straight
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"In late September, Akhundzada ordered the internet and phones to be shut off, severing Afghanistan from the rest of the world. Three days later the internet was back, with no explanation of why. But what had happened behind the scenes was seismic" www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The Taliban rift at the top of the leadership in Afghanistan
The Taliban leader once warned of a split: A BBC investigation reveals how attitudes to women, the internet and religion are dividing the group at the very top.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 15, 2026 at 7:55 AM
"In late September, Akhundzada ordered the internet and phones to be shut off, severing Afghanistan from the rest of the world. Three days later the internet was back, with no explanation of why. But what had happened behind the scenes was seismic" www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Many of us have a read a lot of commentary since the Bondi attack. Rick Morton makes a worthwhile and insightful addition to the commentary
January 15, 2026 at 4:18 AM
Many of us have a read a lot of commentary since the Bondi attack. Rick Morton makes a worthwhile and insightful addition to the commentary
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1. That the EDU version of ChatGPT did this is...concerning
2. LLM use of social justice/therapy speak could not be more repellent. (Do I only think this because I'm in my 40s?)
2. LLM use of social justice/therapy speak could not be more repellent. (Do I only think this because I'm in my 40s?)
January 14, 2026 at 8:58 PM
1. That the EDU version of ChatGPT did this is...concerning
2. LLM use of social justice/therapy speak could not be more repellent. (Do I only think this because I'm in my 40s?)
2. LLM use of social justice/therapy speak could not be more repellent. (Do I only think this because I'm in my 40s?)
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Extraordinary insight from former Adelaide Writers’ Week director Jo Dyer — Malinauskas killed Adelaide Festival, he is solely to blame for this disaster, for the international embarrassment and for the major economic losses. All this to serve Apartheid Israel.
January 13, 2026 at 1:59 AM
Extraordinary insight from former Adelaide Writers’ Week director Jo Dyer — Malinauskas killed Adelaide Festival, he is solely to blame for this disaster, for the international embarrassment and for the major economic losses. All this to serve Apartheid Israel.
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"This is not about protecting communities. It is about disciplining speech. Teaching citizens to pre-censor. To understand that some political opinions are now too dangerous to wear in public."
Andrew Brown on the dangerous overreach of the Combatting Antisemitism Hate and Extremism Bill. #auspol
Andrew Brown on the dangerous overreach of the Combatting Antisemitism Hate and Extremism Bill. #auspol
Go to jail for hurting somebody's feelings? A political tweet? Andrew Brown - prosecuted for wearing a 'F*** Israel' t-shirt writes on draft Antisemitism Bill and Albo's t-shirt
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/antisemitism...
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/antisemitism...
Antisemitism Bill. Same shirt. Different stairs. Years in prison. - Michael West
Antisemitism is about to become a criminal offence under the proposed Combatting Antisemitism Hate and Extremism Bill.
michaelwest.com.au
January 13, 2026 at 10:36 AM
"This is not about protecting communities. It is about disciplining speech. Teaching citizens to pre-censor. To understand that some political opinions are now too dangerous to wear in public."
Andrew Brown on the dangerous overreach of the Combatting Antisemitism Hate and Extremism Bill. #auspol
Andrew Brown on the dangerous overreach of the Combatting Antisemitism Hate and Extremism Bill. #auspol
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8/ When a senior academic cites mediated resistance to argue ‘we were wrong to push for change’, they aren’t analysing public opinion, they’re echoing a narrative they're helping the media create.
This is communications capture.
Academic voices risk becoming sock puppets of media narratives.
This is communications capture.
Academic voices risk becoming sock puppets of media narratives.
January 13, 2026 at 8:58 AM
8/ When a senior academic cites mediated resistance to argue ‘we were wrong to push for change’, they aren’t analysing public opinion, they’re echoing a narrative they're helping the media create.
This is communications capture.
Academic voices risk becoming sock puppets of media narratives.
This is communications capture.
Academic voices risk becoming sock puppets of media narratives.
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Shocking/Ignored: If the victim was a Rabbi this would have been front page news in every MSM outlet, there would have been Press Conferences/condemnation/outrage from PM & Opposition leaders etc. Unsurprisingly there's #crickets instead.
#auspol #Islamophobia
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
#auspol #Islamophobia
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
January 11, 2026 at 11:24 PM
Shocking/Ignored: If the victim was a Rabbi this would have been front page news in every MSM outlet, there would have been Press Conferences/condemnation/outrage from PM & Opposition leaders etc. Unsurprisingly there's #crickets instead.
#auspol #Islamophobia
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
#auspol #Islamophobia
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Not much sympathy for the Libs, but this is an interesting insight into the parasitic nature of the Nationals
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Barnaby Joyce's defection highlights how much the Coalition costs the Liberal Party
It raises an uncomfortable question: are the Liberals being taken for a ride?
thepoint.com.au
January 8, 2026 at 1:29 AM
Not much sympathy for the Libs, but this is an interesting insight into the parasitic nature of the Nationals
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
I thought perhaps people were being quite mean about her. But it seems she really is as dumb as a rock
It appears that Sussan Ley has missed a few history lessons m.youtube.com/watch?v=B0hT...
‘Slip of the tongue’: Opposition Leader Sussan Ley makes USSR gaffe
YouTube video by Sky News Australia
m.youtube.com
January 7, 2026 at 10:50 AM
I thought perhaps people were being quite mean about her. But it seems she really is as dumb as a rock
Originating in Viet Nam:
A prolific political disinformation operation continues to spread fabricated quotes about prominent senators and government ministers.
www.aap.com.au/factcheck/di...
www.aap.com.au/factcheck/di...
Disinformation pages concoct spat between PM, treasurer
A prolific political disinformation operation continues to spread fabricated quotes about prominent senators and government ministers.
www.aap.com.au
January 7, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Originating in Viet Nam:
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How we should all refer to Twitter from now on
January 7, 2026 at 3:50 AM
How we should all refer to Twitter from now on
ABC RN this morning claimed the ankle tags would be for West Bank violent Jewish 'settlers'. I guess we'll see but this report (and history) suggests it will be one more ploy to subjugate Palestinians
🔴 NEW: Israel has authorized the use of electronic tracking devices on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, allowing real-time surveillance of civilians placed under administrative movement restrictions, a new IDF directive states. It applies to civilians who have not been charged, tried, or...
January 6, 2026 at 8:47 PM
ABC RN this morning claimed the ankle tags would be for West Bank violent Jewish 'settlers'. I guess we'll see but this report (and history) suggests it will be one more ploy to subjugate Palestinians
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I can't believe a FIFA peace prize recipient would do this.
January 3, 2026 at 9:46 AM
I can't believe a FIFA peace prize recipient would do this.
Erin Patterson didn't so much as captivate the country, as captivate the media.
www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/people/...
www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/people/...
Why did Erin Patterson captivate the country?
Why did the Erin Patterson trial captivate the country at large? And what does it say about us that we are drawn to true crime?
www.thenewdaily.com.au
January 1, 2026 at 6:58 AM
Erin Patterson didn't so much as captivate the country, as captivate the media.
www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/people/...
www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/people/...
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I just imagine people visiting for the first time - knowing Australia's reputation for being practically gun-free - seeing heavily armed men on the streets and being extremely concerned about WTF is going on in this 'peaceful democracy'.
December 30, 2025 at 4:55 AM
I just imagine people visiting for the first time - knowing Australia's reputation for being practically gun-free - seeing heavily armed men on the streets and being extremely concerned about WTF is going on in this 'peaceful democracy'.
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Israeli Gov's list of top 10 Australian 'anti-Semitic' orgs, politicians & people.
No actual Nazi groups ie National Socialist Network.
Most solely oppose genocide of Palestinian civilians - this is Not anti-semitic.
Netanyahu's propaganda & true agenda are clear #Auspol
No actual Nazi groups ie National Socialist Network.
Most solely oppose genocide of Palestinian civilians - this is Not anti-semitic.
Netanyahu's propaganda & true agenda are clear #Auspol
December 30, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Israeli Gov's list of top 10 Australian 'anti-Semitic' orgs, politicians & people.
No actual Nazi groups ie National Socialist Network.
Most solely oppose genocide of Palestinian civilians - this is Not anti-semitic.
Netanyahu's propaganda & true agenda are clear #Auspol
No actual Nazi groups ie National Socialist Network.
Most solely oppose genocide of Palestinian civilians - this is Not anti-semitic.
Netanyahu's propaganda & true agenda are clear #Auspol
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the only laws that need to be changed in response to “gunmen operated alone” are gun laws.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
AFP believes Bondi attack gunmen operated alone
AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett says there is no evidence the men were instructed to carry out the attack, which left 15 people dead.
www.abc.net.au
December 30, 2025 at 2:06 AM
the only laws that need to be changed in response to “gunmen operated alone” are gun laws.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Yet another example of a corporate regulator in this country being under the sway of the very organisations it is supposed to be policing.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Big bank convinced watchdog to delay revealing damaging news
The Commonwealth Bank persuaded a key regulator to delay announcing it had broken spam laws until after its AGM, new documents reveal.
www.abc.net.au
December 29, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Yet another example of a corporate regulator in this country being under the sway of the very organisations it is supposed to be policing.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Fascinating series on ABC re:1998 Patrick Stevedores/Wharfies dispute. Confirms that not only Peter (Children Overboard) Reith lied through his teeth, but Howard did as well. Then Liberal govt organised (conspired) to break the Maritime Union through unlawful means.
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
01 Conspiracy? If it quacks like a duck - ABC listen
When Patrick Stevedores locks out and fires 1400 wharfies overnight on April 8, 1998, it divides the country. But behind all this is a story of high drama and political intrigue, a complex web of doub...
www.abc.net.au
December 27, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Fascinating series on ABC re:1998 Patrick Stevedores/Wharfies dispute. Confirms that not only Peter (Children Overboard) Reith lied through his teeth, but Howard did as well. Then Liberal govt organised (conspired) to break the Maritime Union through unlawful means.
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...