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Thanks you again for your clear eyed optimism in these dark days.

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Priorities. [Cartoon by Michael de Adder]

We watched this movie on the strength of this post - and were richly rewarded. An excellent portrayal of a brilliant woman hidden from history and another stellar performance by Kate Winslet.

Another pathetic compromise to assuage the anti- mask lobbyists.

Dementia Heightens COVID-19 Risks in Sweden’s Seniors. "A significant study conducted in Sweden has revealed alarming insights into how dementia not only affects the risks of contracting COVID-19 but also influences the outcomes for those infected." Source: archive.li/BVzwv

Perfection from Pope. #auspol

Hear, hear!

This is appalling. The children will be scarred by this violence.

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Over half of the corporations bankrolling Trump’s vanity ballroom are facing (or recently faced) federal investigations into wrongdoing — including violating workers’ rights or misleading consumers. They also have a combined $279 BILLION in federal contracts. Follow the money.

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According to new NBC and ABC/Ipsos polls, Trump's approval ratings — especially on the economy and cost of living — are now in the negative double digits. Remember: Trump is a failing president. He is not all powerful.

Even the headless monster is obsessed... Love it.

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Photo update. #EpsteinFiles

Morning. ☕️

Ugly but true. Stop abusing race horses for entertainment.

"more than 90 per cent of the time we are indoors, be at home, office, school … so it is indoor air which is the most important for our health. "This is the problem right now — we must establish indoor air quality standards, and mandate those standards." www.abc.net.au/news/science...

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That's so exciting, Adam. Thank you for your excellent products. This innovation will make a huge difference for people who can't wear a mask for long periods or while exerting themselves.

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Thank you - an honest headline

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Covid and Flu Can Triple Your Risk of Heart Attack Heart attack risk triples within weeks after a COVID-19 infection and quadruples within a month after a flu infection, per a large review and analysis published Wednesday in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Source: archive.li/kbL8w

Recent research on the response to variants after the latest vaccines has confirmed that a variant based on BA.3.2.* that transmits more efficiently would have a devastating global impact. threadreaderapp.com/thread/19829... 🧵

The Trump regime thought the judiciary couldn’t keep pace, but they were wrong. Judges have been steadily building cases, blocking escape routes, and pushing back against the administration’s misconduct. The result? A series of court defeats that the White House can’t just sweep under the rug.

It was never “Trump Derangement Syndrome.” It was also a clear warning of what was to come.

Well spotted, phteven.

Analysis from me about historic passing of laws in Australia’s smallest jurisdiction, the ACT, to allow childhood abuse survivors to sue institutions for vicarious liability. What about other states? Lawyer Judy Courtin says they need “the balls & the ovaries”. #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

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Exactly this — vaccines help prevent hospitalisation and death, but they don’t stop infection or transmission. That’s why masking is still so important. 😷 Source: x.com/TaylorLorenz...

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This dark time should wake us up to the bankruptcy of the corporate Democratic party. It should mark the birth of the people’s Democratic party. Zohran Mamdani and others like him are its future. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/oct/28/zohran-mamdani-democratic-party

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WattTF? My #clinate cartoon for @australia.theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Robopology

A statement from me, on behalf of the Australian Cartoonists Association:

Willful ignorance of the coloniser - infuriating!

Vaccines still play an important role, but protection against infection wanes fast when you look at the data. The virus is still everywhere, evolving, and getting better at evading immunity. Layered prevention is key. Clean air, good masks, and vaccines keep us safer. #CleanAir #Vaccines #MaskUp😷

My high-risk buddy was recently in the hospital. A healthcare worker there told him "this latest version of COVID isn't airborne" so he didn't have to worry about catching it from his roommate, who had tested positive. This is why we can't have nice things.