When News Corp frames the story, too many journalists stop asking whether the frame is true — and democracy pays the price. Journalists need to resist adopting News Corp’s agenda ~ Dr Victoria Fielding

Coalition Split... again: Predictions confirmed. David Littleproud, leader of the National Party has announced that it is "tendering its resignation" to the Coalition, stating: "We cannot be a part of a shadow ministry under Sussan Ley" This comes after disagreements over the recent bills. #Auspol

Coalition Crisis: The National Party frontbench has resigned. David Littleproud & 10 colleagues quit after Sussan Ley accepted resignations from 3 senators who defied the party on Bondi hate laws. Ley rejected the walkout, urging a rethink. Predictions of another Coalition split arised. #AusPol

As the 2025 report card on Australia’s economy is filled in, the good news is outweighing the bad. Facts from the coalface confirm poverty is easing ~ @alanaustin.bsky.social

Relations tighten between the European Union and Australia. Australia’s Free Trade Agreement is Brussels' priority with: - A mutual 4-year work visa scheme for Aussies is being discussed to "sweeten" the deal for the agreement. - Eliminate tariffs on critical minerals headed to Europe #AusPol #EU

Just in case you needed the reminder - the right to disconnect is now law. Because if you're not being paid 24 hours a day, you shouldn't be on call 24 hours a day.

A "fair go" for the AI age Microsoft & the Australian Council of Trade Unions just signed a landmark deal, guaranteeing workers a seat at the table in AI design & rollout. Info Sharing, AI Training, Worker input into Technology Development and Collaborating on Policy and Skills. #AI #Unions #ACTU

Coalition backflip? After weeks demanding Parliament rush to pass "Bondi Laws" ignoring procedure, the Libs are now set to vote NO to stronger hate speech/gun reform laws. Sussan Ley says the bill is "too broad" & rushed. Labor calls it a "betrayal of victims." Parliament returns Monday #AusPol

Adelaide Writers’ Week cancelled after mass boycotts over the removal of an author speaking on being Palestinian-Australia. Reasons cited were "cultural sensitivities" after the Bondi attack. The pressure from foreign lobbies that caused this brings questions to Australias independence. #AusPol

The Albonese Government’s new cash laws mandate is live. Here's the low down for the 1.5 million who still rely on cash: Major supermarkets and servos with annual turnover over $10 million must accept cash for in-person transactions of $500 or less. This applies 7am-9pm. #AusPol #ConsumerRights

The demand for a royal commission into the Bondi killings reflects media and political pressure rather than any clear investigative necessity. Royal commission push after Bondi killings driven by politics, not evidence ~ Dr Evan Jones independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...

Letting everyone know that free TAFE is an option, with the free TAFE program now made permenant, you can be assured you can find work in high-demand fields. I am a diploma TAFE graduate myself and cannot recommend it enough for tho find university a bit too acedemic for their liking.

This Australian initiative and growing network of clinics is a critical resource for people who might require these mental health services but lack the funds. Learn more about the centres: www.medicarementalhealth.gov.au Find your closest clinic at: www.medicarementalhealth.gov.au/finding-help...