For Valentines Day this year, give a copy of @amyremeikis.bsky.social's sure to be best seller "Where It All Went Wrong: The case against John Howard" Pre-order now. The code #HowHowardFuckedUs alas gives no discount at all (because Howard fucked us) www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/Where-...

As it appears enough of the Liberals will sufficiently succumb to madness to endorse him as their next hapless leader, here's a piece I wrote way back in 2021 about the many and varied and still unexplained controversies that have swirled around Angus Taylor. theshot.net.au/news/opinion...

Sadly amusing that it took Haaretz to pick up on this line by Albanese

Had a fascinating chat with Richard Cooke about the cultural impact of Wikipedia on its 25th birthday. Richard wrote the brilliant essay on Wikipedia, "The Last, Best Place on the Internet":

Zali Steggall points out the consequences of inviting Isaac Herzog given the ongoing Israeli genocide against Palestine was 'highly foreseeable' live.thepoint.com.au/2026/02/the-...

If we are going to ban symbols and phrases because of 'social cohesion' then we really should start banning some moustaches too.

This is lovely theconversation.com/as-beautiful...

Senator @barbarapocock.bsky.social pressing the Minister in Estimates today: if the Future Fund already excludes weapons & tobacco, why not companies like Palantir that enable racial profiling & punitive tracking of immigrants?

Oh damn, this was good.

Albanese’s stupid, immoral decision to invite Herzog has inflamed divisions in the local Jewish community too.

'Disunity is death' – but Labor's cowed caucus has a cost too www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...

Bezos shreds Washington Post staff after bending of the knee to #Trump, shelling out millions for that 'Melania' dross. Hope your subscriptions are well and truly cancelled. The paper that gave us Woodward and Bernstein belongs in bird cages these days ...

The more people that choose to walk, bike and ride public transit to get around cities, the better cities work for everyone, including drivers. EVERYONE. There’s no “war on cars,” just an opportunity for more successful cities. You’re being lied to. It’s time we tell #TheTruthAboutTraffic.

NSW Premier compared Dr. Randa Abdel-Fattah's skill as a writer with that of Salman Rushdie. A strange comparison indeed given Rushdie is a staunch advocate for free expression, and,prominent opponent of 'cancel culture'. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...

Just read (listened to) On the Calculation of Volume I, by Solvej Balle...loved it. Now onto Vol 2.... thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-l...

UK Govt has released a report that should transform how we think about climate, nature & security. www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/news/nationa...

"We are now facing an urgent choice as to whether we submit to the entrenched hatred and abuse of women as a technological and cultural norm, or whether we fight for an alternative way forward." @senkatyg www.theatlantic.com/culture/2026...

"Australia already has technologies to cool cities, from reflective coatings and heat-resilient pavements to advanced shading systems. Yet many of our cities remain dangerously hot. The issue isn’t a lack of solutions, but the failure to roll them out at scale." theconversation.com/we-know-how-...

“If Washington governs by force in Venezuela, it will repeat the failures of Afghanistan, Iraq and Libya: Power can topple regimes, but it cannot create political authority. Outside rule invites resistance, not stability.” - Monica Duffy Toft, Tufts University, scholar of international security

fantastic piece. chilling.

hey remember climate change? didn't it have something to do with... oil? I'm sure it can wait.

The weak response from Can, EU and UN to Trump's flagrant crimes in Venezuela is striking. It exposes that much of the world has been cowed. Most notable exception: the Latin American left. That is why the Trump Admin has gone to enormous lengths to defeat the left across the continent. 1/3

I wrote about reporters’ refusal to use “act of war,” “invasion” or “coup” when covering Trump’s brazen attacks on Venezuela, instead echoing WH-approved euphemisms, and the broader trend of our press dutifully giving Trump’s lawlessness the vague whiff of international legitimacy when it has none.

"What is the point of intelligence that can identify environmental protesters but cannot link a cache of guns to a known extremist connection?" Strong piece on #ASIO #bondibeach #auspol by @UrbanWronski (repub) michaelwest.com.au/bondi-attack...

📚 REVIEW: At the end of World War II, many Nazi war criminals fled to Australia. A new book tells the stories of the investigators who tried to bring them to justice. 👉 theconversation.com/a-histo...

Editorial: Christopher Pyne was still a cabinet minister when he met with EY to discuss taking a job with the consultancy. There was no confusion about the purpose of the meeting. Nine days later, Pyne was offered a job. Three days after that, he accepted. satpa.pe/THajPYe

The prime minister uses his UN speech to talk up Australia's emissions plan after Donald Trump called climate change a "con job", and confirms Australia is still seeking a temporary seat on the body's Security Council.

Australia will aim to cut greenhouse gas emissions between 62% and 70% on 2005 levels by 2035 - press conference about to start - live updates here www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Up to one-quarter of age pensioners may be affected by changes in the way interest income is calculated.

I can’t believe I found it. This time I bought it.

The Financial Review has reported that the Mormon church has purchased almost half a billion dollars’ worth of Australian farmland in about six months, raising fears that the Mormons could change the face of Australian agriculture. www.afr.com/companies/ag... #auspol

Great piece: “The Elite Panic at the Heart of Liberal Attacks on Mamdani”

A harmful algal bloom, fueled by a marine heat wave, has been choking South Australia's coastline, turning once-colorful ecosystems filled with thriving marine life into underwater graveyards. Read more: cnn.it/3H9z0wu

One of my favourite parks, J E Brown Park (Park 27A), is on the left of the river. Not only does the Premier plan to redevelopment the North Adelaide Golf Course, this Park has been earmarked for a new driving range. What will that mean for trees and will they also be making space for car parking?

“What is in my power that represents a threat to the global economy?” UN rapporteur @franceskalbs.bsky.social tells @naomiaklein.bsky.social her thoughts on the backlash she’s faced since publishing her report on companies involved in Israel’s genocide. Watch now: zeteo.com/p/israels-te...

This warrents global coverage. "Algal bloom 'disaster' prompts royal commission call as impact spreads to mussel farms." www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...

Protecting Possum Park / Pirltawardli (Park 1 of your Adelaide Park Lands) from the State Govt's plans to destroy hundreds of trees, pave over and build over hectares of your Open, Green, Public Park Lands, to cater for multi-millionaire FIFO superstar golfers. www.adelaide-parklands.asn.au/golf

"One might pause to wonder what First Nations people, who are the victims of racism every day, feel about the priority given to 120,000 well-educated, secure and mostly affluent individuals." Louise Adler www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

"The idea of displacing Palestinians has long been part of Israeli strategic thinking, but this announcement signals a dangerous escalation and intention to permanently alter Gaza’s demographic landscape through displacement and containment." theconversation.com/israels-rafa...

Brompton winter

The Night of Baba Yaga. japantoday.com/category/nat...

Rally, this Sunday, 6 July 11.00am Parliament House

Protests show people they are not alone in caring about an issue.

Wintery Adelaide

Devastating www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...

This is a startling overreach by Premier Malinauskas, bypassing proper consultation and undermining the role of City Council. He may enjoy popularity now, but this kind of heavy-handed approach risks long-term backlash. Adelaide residents value transparency & respect — they don’t like being ignored.

RALLY 6 JULY, PARLIAMENT HOUSE AT 11.00 Save Festival Plaza -- AND -- Protect Possum Park. * Say "No" to Walker Tower 2 on public land and overshadowing our Parliament House. events.humanitix.com/rally-for-ad...

Speaking out from within: Jewish voices confront Israeli aggression johnmenadue.com/post/2025/06...

Hello @bonniehonig.bsky.social In 2013 the Australia’s ABC Radio National broadcast three sessions with you on The Philosopher's Zone. One sessions is still available: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr... I've tried to find what happened to the other two sessions. Do you know... no luck with the ABC?