The Pacific Response Group is beginning negotiations on a treaty that would allow it to respond more quickly to natural disasters and other crises across the region.

One of the men told the court: "I was charged with saying ‘From the River to the Sea,’ the great crime of the century".

New York City will host free events for soccer fans who hope to experience the excitement of the FIFA World Cup but can't afford the hefty ticket prices, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced.

The juxtaposition of Labor acting on vulnerable NDIS people but not on profitable gas companies #gastax. Is emotionally and politically potent. #auspol

Pisses me off, seeing this happen. all us aussies need to keep calling this shit out. Extremely disrespectful

Australia looks to Norway for gas tax. Norway looks to Australia for social media ban. There is a surface irony. #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04...

If you are heckling "Welcome to country", You don't give a rats about ANZAC Day. You are an a*sehole, And easily forgotten. #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04...

In Farrer, One Nation will split the anti-Labor vote. This would normally help Labor but Labor are not running. #auspol

The problem for Albanese here. Australians understand that gas is a public resource. Whether it's PRRT, royalties or company tax, Australia is not getting the return compared to peer countries. #auspol

The risk with AUKUS is it ties Australia to U.S and makes us a future target. Alternative risk? Without the U.S is we fail to deter Chinese coersion in the future. Navigating a number of bad futures. #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04...

Let's hope the gas industry spending millions in propaganda, Is a sign the Labor govt is about to act This is a rare opportunity. Time to pull the trigger. #gastax #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

"Satisfaction with the way democracy works has remained broadly stable with almost two-thirds of Australians (65.7 per cent) satisfied or very satisfied." This is a good sign. #auspol www.anu.edu.au/news/all-new...

Say what you like about other issues, On a mission to secure much needed fuel and fertiliser during this crisis. Labor govt are doing an excellent job. #auspol region.com.au/farmers-welc...

This is what heavy political and regulatory pressure can do. Price caps Export controls ACCC scrutiny The gas giants stopped gouging. #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04...

While Trump whinges about Australia not helping him blockade the Hormuz Strait, Our govt is set to join an international coalition led by Britain and France to open it up. #auspol www.news.com.au/national/pol...

You need gas. We need petrol. Albanese's "Let's make a deal" moment with Singapore. #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04...

Borrowed a car in Sydney to get diesel for my boat. I had jerry cans. No amount of explaining would convince the attendant or others that I wasn't hoarding. Sigh... #sailing

"The average price in most of the capital cities for unleaded is now in the low $2.20s" In this volatile situation. But Albanese govt is doing an excellent job. #auspol www.news.com.au/technology/m...

Did someone say submarines? Sydney harbour this morning. #sailing #auspol

Solidarity to Victorian teachers on strike today. You deserve a living wage

Labor set for record win in South Australia. #auspol yougov.com/articles/543...

Power bills set to fall. Renewable Energy..."breaking that link to international conflicts." #auspol

Almost there. This is what many progressive voices have been calling for. Taxing fossil fuels. #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03...

WA and Victoria are the only states with this 24hr fuel price locking. No excuse for reporting one price but charging another. #auspol www.news.com.au/national/wes...

Animal welfare advocates in the Kimberley say more needs to be done to stop animal abuse and neglect.

Worth noting, it was the Labor govt that introduced laws to publish the gender pay gap of companies. The Liberal/ National parties opposed this. 56% of employers reduced their gender pay gap since it publication. #auspol

So, we sailed overnight Thursday from Gold Coast to Coffs Harbour. Thankyou East Australian current. Sailed overnight Saturday from Coffs to Newcastle. Anchored off Stockland for couple of days to recover... amongst the big ships. Off to Pittwater tomorrow. #sailing

Climate change doesn’t create illegal fishing on its own — but it makes stressed fisheries and stressed communities more unstable. This illegal fishing pressure will only increase. #auspol

Why no "serious people"? -Aging population -Sustainable work force -Tax revenue What this means? Higher taxes, longer working hours, delayed retirement, #auspol

Would Angus Taylor ever endorse cuts to constituents Coalition traditionally support ? Concessional tax for high super balances. CGT discounts ? Negative gearing? Fuel tax credits ? Of course not. This is just idiot theatre. #auspol

"Bigger government isn't the solution to Australia's problems. Australians are the solution," Angus Taylor. Meaningless bumper stickers...These are the extent of his policies. #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...

Australia has said it won't use tarrifs against China to secure minerals, So far, U.S has put little pressure on Australia. This is a test of how much U.S wants Australia's strategic advantages. And a test for Albo. #auspol theconversation.com/as-world-tra...

Remember when I first heard of this format of cricket. A T20 tournament in Singapore. Thought, this is how you expand cricket around the world. And here we are. Great story. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...

Sussan Ley ( 9 mths) has served longer than the shortest-serving federal Liberal leader in history (Alexander Downer 8 mths) That's progress. #auspol

This cost if living argument is basic nonsense. Cos countries with lower cost of living also face falling birth rates. It's a broader demographic transition — where rising education, urbanisation, changing gender roles, delayed marriage are central drivers. #auspol www.9news.com.au/national/cos...

A woman's solo hike through regional Victoria took a disturbing turn near Daylesford, raising questions about safety and police responses.

Sailing down to Sydney from Mooloolaba. Well, not all in one day.. Today we are heading for Dunwich on North Straddie. Just passing Caloundra atm. They are spending big bucks trying to save people's property there. #climatechange #sailing

Worth noting, the last anti-corruption commissioner to be officially investigated was from the NT. He ultimately resigned. Isn't Brereton the only one to EVER be investigated TWICE. Surely he needs to resign....at least once. #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...

I have just discovered "The Residence" on Netflix. Why has no one told me about this? What a great comedy/drama. And yes. #auspol

If you are so worked up about politics, it has become identity warfare. If this existential struggle requires threatening politicians. And building up an arsenal of swords and axes. You have been captured by the algorithm. #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...

Good dog, they're doing it again. This time, the Newcastle Writers Festival #auspol

The calamity unfolding in the dissolved Coalition provided a convenient distraction for the government, which should have had a worse week amid an interest rate hike.

I too, once thought capital gains tax reform would significantly help housing affordability. It will only have a narrow effect. #auspol youtu.be/jX6XqvApS4g?...

A thought on the Herzog visit: The invitation isn’t absurd or indefensible. It has emotional logic. Supporting Australian Jews after this tragedy is important. Where the fault line is: Herzog’s constitutional role is to represent the State of Israel, not global Jewry. #auspol

Even "Sky after dark" know One Nation are up against it. Bolt & others complaining that our electoral system not fit for democracy cos Labor got a vast majority with only 34% of primary vote. And yet they want Pauline to take control with 20%. Wot a silo. #auspol theconversation.com/can-one-nati...

After 5 Liberals crossed the floor today over draught beer laws. Sussan Ley needs them locked down in ministerial positions, Before they really get pissed. #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Australia’s long, complicated energy transition is finally working – and not a moment too soon | Tony Wood for the Conversation

This is so Trumpian. Predicting a reporter will be lynched, cos Pauline Hanson can't answer a valid question. Australian voters hate the Trump chaos. #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Remarkable tensions come to the surface in this forestry story. -Industry competition -Sustainable timber -Environmental concerns -Sovereign security -Housing costs -Market failure -Govt intervention Pick your poison. #auspol

On the surface, this can be framed as seeking electoral uniformity, legitimacy like in Australia. It fails cos Trump seeks central control not independence. #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...