@vkbowe.bsky.social
Accountant, likes books, dogs, classical music, ballet and birds. Not necessarily in that order. Follows science not politics.
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Govt has lost control of the Herzog Israel 'social cohesion' narrative. Tonight's dinner sponsors links to IDF, land theft, plus latest #EpsteinFiles
#auspol #protests @sstephanietrann.bsky.social michaelwest.com.au/island-visit...
#auspol #protests @sstephanietrann.bsky.social michaelwest.com.au/island-visit...
February 9, 2026 at 1:40 AM
Govt has lost control of the Herzog Israel 'social cohesion' narrative. Tonight's dinner sponsors links to IDF, land theft, plus latest #EpsteinFiles
#auspol #protests @sstephanietrann.bsky.social michaelwest.com.au/island-visit...
#auspol #protests @sstephanietrann.bsky.social michaelwest.com.au/island-visit...
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Tasmania’s Liberal Government is being warned against rushing to lock in long-term logging contracts.
“The ecological cost is enormous, the climate impact is profound, and the economic losses continue to pile up.” - Louise Morris
Read the full piece on The Point: https://theaus.in/4qntkjk
“The ecological cost is enormous, the climate impact is profound, and the economic losses continue to pile up.” - Louise Morris
Read the full piece on The Point: https://theaus.in/4qntkjk
February 6, 2026 at 2:58 AM
Tasmania’s Liberal Government is being warned against rushing to lock in long-term logging contracts.
“The ecological cost is enormous, the climate impact is profound, and the economic losses continue to pile up.” - Louise Morris
Read the full piece on The Point: https://theaus.in/4qntkjk
“The ecological cost is enormous, the climate impact is profound, and the economic losses continue to pile up.” - Louise Morris
Read the full piece on The Point: https://theaus.in/4qntkjk
Black Fog - If We Can’t Think for Ourselves: Must We Muzzle and Bastardise Tertiary Education and Our Public Institutions? theaimn.net/black-fog-if...
Black Fog - If We Can’t Think for Ourselves: Must We Muzzle and Bastardise Tertiary Education and Our Public Institutions?
‘Antisemitism’, a disguised undercover Zionist attack on Australian Universities – political analysis and warning to Albanese – don’t do this! The Black Fog – If people can’t think for themselves, if ...
theaimn.net
February 6, 2026 at 2:53 AM
Black Fog - If We Can’t Think for Ourselves: Must We Muzzle and Bastardise Tertiary Education and Our Public Institutions? theaimn.net/black-fog-if...
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“Labor still has a chance to shape the future, and history won’t look back to discuss whether or not modern Labor was 'moderate' or 'centrist' enough. It will judge it on whether it met the moment and the times,” writes @amyremeikis.bsky.social.
Read more on The Point: https://theaus.in/4adAhNL
Read more on The Point: https://theaus.in/4adAhNL
February 5, 2026 at 3:02 AM
“Labor still has a chance to shape the future, and history won’t look back to discuss whether or not modern Labor was 'moderate' or 'centrist' enough. It will judge it on whether it met the moment and the times,” writes @amyremeikis.bsky.social.
Read more on The Point: https://theaus.in/4adAhNL
Read more on The Point: https://theaus.in/4adAhNL
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“Suicides rise following commencement of Daylight Saving Time, compared to the return to Standard Time.”
February 4, 2026 at 9:24 PM
“Suicides rise following commencement of Daylight Saving Time, compared to the return to Standard Time.”
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“One economist writing in the AFR blamed inflation on . . . the Government mandating a 15% pay rise for childcare workers. That’s a stunning impact given childcare workers make up about 1.5% of the labour force." - Greg Jericho
Read the full piece on The Point: https://theaus.in/4rv9wv9
Read the full piece on The Point: https://theaus.in/4rv9wv9
February 5, 2026 at 1:10 AM
“One economist writing in the AFR blamed inflation on . . . the Government mandating a 15% pay rise for childcare workers. That’s a stunning impact given childcare workers make up about 1.5% of the labour force." - Greg Jericho
Read the full piece on The Point: https://theaus.in/4rv9wv9
Read the full piece on The Point: https://theaus.in/4rv9wv9
Peppa contemplates the state of the world
February 4, 2026 at 2:41 AM
Peppa contemplates the state of the world
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"If Australia was serious about investing in health and education, it would be really simple.
"We would stop giving gas away for free and we'd transfer more money to the states to spend on health and education."
- co-CEO Richard Denniss on FIVEAA Adelaide
#auspol @richarddenniss.bsky.social
"We would stop giving gas away for free and we'd transfer more money to the states to spend on health and education."
- co-CEO Richard Denniss on FIVEAA Adelaide
#auspol @richarddenniss.bsky.social
February 2, 2026 at 5:58 AM
"If Australia was serious about investing in health and education, it would be really simple.
"We would stop giving gas away for free and we'd transfer more money to the states to spend on health and education."
- co-CEO Richard Denniss on FIVEAA Adelaide
#auspol @richarddenniss.bsky.social
"We would stop giving gas away for free and we'd transfer more money to the states to spend on health and education."
- co-CEO Richard Denniss on FIVEAA Adelaide
#auspol @richarddenniss.bsky.social
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A reminder that gas is not a vital industry to Australia.
As Polly Hemming explains, if anything, it costs the Australian economy.
Some more gas myths debunked here: https://thepoint.com.au/factchecks/251111-does-the-gas-industry-really-support-215000-jobs
As Polly Hemming explains, if anything, it costs the Australian economy.
Some more gas myths debunked here: https://thepoint.com.au/factchecks/251111-does-the-gas-industry-really-support-215000-jobs
February 2, 2026 at 6:47 AM
A reminder that gas is not a vital industry to Australia.
As Polly Hemming explains, if anything, it costs the Australian economy.
Some more gas myths debunked here: https://thepoint.com.au/factchecks/251111-does-the-gas-industry-really-support-215000-jobs
As Polly Hemming explains, if anything, it costs the Australian economy.
Some more gas myths debunked here: https://thepoint.com.au/factchecks/251111-does-the-gas-industry-really-support-215000-jobs
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Boring but important! Inpex giant gas dollars yet tiny tax. @joshbarnettmw.bsky.social investigates systemic failure of Australia's tax system and some suss corporate tactics
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/inpex-and-au...
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/inpex-and-au...
Inpex and Australia’s gas rip-off. Billions in revenue, crumbs in tax - Michael West
An investigation into Inpex, and its gigantic Ichthys gas project, reveals systemic failure of Australia's tax system and corporate ruses.
michaelwest.com.au
January 31, 2026 at 1:14 AM
Boring but important! Inpex giant gas dollars yet tiny tax. @joshbarnettmw.bsky.social investigates systemic failure of Australia's tax system and some suss corporate tactics
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/inpex-and-au...
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/inpex-and-au...
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Is Zionism a cult? Oped by Israeli and Jewish Australian Veronica Sherman #auspol #antisemitism
michaelwest.com.au/zionism-the-...
michaelwest.com.au/zionism-the-...
Zionism. The greatest pyramid scheme ever invented? - Michael West
Not all Jews are equal; some are more equal than others. Questioning the myth that Australian Jews are the same as Israeli Jews.
michaelwest.com.au
January 31, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Is Zionism a cult? Oped by Israeli and Jewish Australian Veronica Sherman #auspol #antisemitism
michaelwest.com.au/zionism-the-...
michaelwest.com.au/zionism-the-...
Feels like Summer
January 30, 2026 at 6:20 AM
Feels like Summer
When searching for a Liberal leader, always go for the funniest option www.crikey.com.au/2026/01/27/l...
When searching for a Liberal leader, always go for the funniest option
Some have argued that Andrew Hastie would be the Liberals' best chance of restoring some credibility. Sure, whatever — we want the funniest option.
www.crikey.com.au
January 27, 2026 at 3:43 AM
When searching for a Liberal leader, always go for the funniest option www.crikey.com.au/2026/01/27/l...
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Footage shows displaced Gazans trying to survive the harsh winter conditions
January 26, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Footage shows displaced Gazans trying to survive the harsh winter conditions
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Day 57 of posting this until there is justice for brothers Fadi and Jumaa Abu Asi who were murdered by the IDF ‼️
January 25, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Day 57 of posting this until there is justice for brothers Fadi and Jumaa Abu Asi who were murdered by the IDF ‼️
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A reminder to the news media: “conflicting accounts” is what you say BEFORE the incontrovertible video evidence appears. After that, your job is to ask why one side is lying, not to repeat the lie and pretend no one knows the truth.
January 25, 2026 at 12:28 PM
A reminder to the news media: “conflicting accounts” is what you say BEFORE the incontrovertible video evidence appears. After that, your job is to ask why one side is lying, not to repeat the lie and pretend no one knows the truth.
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"Australia does not suffer from a lack of empathy. It suffers from selective empathy. .. nowhere is that clearer than in the way our political and media class decide who is allowed to mourn"
Andrew Brown on #Bondi #indigenous
#auspol #antisemitism
michaelwest.com.au/mourning-bon...
Andrew Brown on #Bondi #indigenous
#auspol #antisemitism
michaelwest.com.au/mourning-bon...
Mourning Bondi. Australia's hierarchy of grief - Michael West
Australia suffers from selective empathy. And nowhere is that clearer than in the way our political and media class decide who can mourn.
michaelwest.com.au
January 24, 2026 at 4:56 AM
"Australia does not suffer from a lack of empathy. It suffers from selective empathy. .. nowhere is that clearer than in the way our political and media class decide who is allowed to mourn"
Andrew Brown on #Bondi #indigenous
#auspol #antisemitism
michaelwest.com.au/mourning-bon...
Andrew Brown on #Bondi #indigenous
#auspol #antisemitism
michaelwest.com.au/mourning-bon...
Peppa's armchair
January 23, 2026 at 1:14 AM
Peppa's armchair