Excellent remarks by Gareth Evans on defining antisemitism: johnmenadue.com/post/2026/07...

Flock Safety - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flock_S...

False. Ask him for evidence: “Yes, it was premised on Christian principles,” Joyce said. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

US judge nullifies Trump deal to resolve IRS lawsuit in scathing ruling www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

An iconic pigeon of Australia's rugged outback. The Spinifex Pigeon is an endemic Australian bird found in dry and semi-arid habitats dominated by spinifex grasses. Its distinctive crest and remarkable resilience make it a true symbol of the outback. Scientific Name Geophaps plumifera 📷 B. Sharma

WATCH — Rep. @rokhanna.bsky.social on being detained: “The arrogance in the eyes of those settlers… the arrogance of those IDF soldiers that my tax dollars are funding… the arrogance of power, and no accountability. Total impunity.” (From @mintpressnews.bsky.social )

[Empty words] Andy Burnham apologises for Labour’s stance on Gaza and says it ‘didn’t get it right’ www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

This would destroy the ABC's independence -- giving an interest group influence over editorial decisions: www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

[Surely also for commercial TV and newspapers?] www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Higher-earning Australians flocking to 5% first home deposit scheme, with some borrowers earning over $200,000 www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Israel’s use of AI in Gaza. From 31:55. From 39:09 “I think a lot of what technology gives us is that it blurs the reality for us to be able to not be completely responsible for what’s going on.” “This kind of technology is more of an excuse.” iview.abc.net.au/video/NC2603...

AUKUS also: www.politico.com/news/2026/07...

There will never be a Palestinian State. Albanese government's "recognition" of Palestine is a sop. www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...

Why isn't Simon Kennedy leader of the Liberal Party, instead of whatsisname? www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07...

[Rent (in the economist’s sense) means that a market economy tends toward inequality] Australia’s median wealth falls almost 7% since 2020 despite the rich getting richer, report says www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Arts degrees to cost $50,000 until at least 2028 as measures to lower Australian university fees put on hold www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

‘Life-saving’ drug for people with opioid dependency to be pulled from Australia by end of year www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

An attack on universities and schools: www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06...

The Liberal Party needs a new name. Call in the marketing experts. Maybe invite suggestions from the public. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

[This will pressure public news services to underreport Israel’s attacks and rhetoric. And apparently the commercial outlets don’t need to be questioned about objectivity.] www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

[But concern about congestion and housing shortage may mask xenophobia and racism] theconversation.com/what-is-migr...

Murray Watt says he’s not surprised to see One Nation sliding back down in the polls after Hanson’s trainwreck speech at NPC where she vowed to cut worker’s wages & make it “easier for ppl to be sacked by their boss” “That Press Club speech was a bit of a reality check”💥 #auspol

US Supreme Court Justices fear for their lives www.politico.com/news/magazin...

Unit owners are wresting back control of their stratas: ‘If I don’t do it, the building will fall into the street’

My grandparents and parents had homemade cakes, biscuits,🍪 scones, and a pot of tea for anyone who walked in the door. I try to do the same. JDVance’s grandmom had loaded guns around the house. Take your pick. I know which I prefer.

The "rule of law" in the United States: prospect.org/2026/06/26/r...

Suspension of habeas corpus: slate.com/news-and-pol...

The "colourblind" constitution: slate.com/news-and-pol...

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's resignation speech in full www.bbc.com/news/article...

Journalists are employees in a business. Real independence is sometimes too difficult. www.crikey.com.au/2026/06/19/p...

Fears doctors criticising Israel may be silenced as health watchdog adopts contested antisemitism definition www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

Trump and Vance have started criticising Israel not out of humanitarian principle but because of a shift in US public opinion: www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...

Kaplan: Trump’s Iran agreement is a mess. slate.com/news-and-pol...

US releases text of Iran peace plan as Trump says deal averts ‘worldwide depression’

Big surprise ... Jonno Duniam to quit politics later this year, meaning a casual vacancy for the rest of his term through to 2028 on top of Wendy Askew retiring in 2028. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06... #politas