Can’t stop thinking about abloke I saw at the resort buffet in Bali rocking a Bustleton Builders high viz polo — on holidays — in Bali. Anyway hope he picks up a few more clients.

Israel says it will suspend several humanitarian groups, including Doctors Without Borders, in 2026 for failing its new vetting rules for groups working in Gaza. Some international organizations have said that Israel’s rules are arbitrary and could endanger staff.

The Aunty’s and Uncle’s table at Christmas was just a table of people yelling “what?”

This job has been the top of my LinkedIn new jobs list for over a year—— have they filled it?

Sitting on a tropical beach thinking about all the media releases that I made people sign over a career. I hope they’re safe in a binder on a shelf, and read occasionally by a lawyer for posterity and nostalgia.

Thanks everyone, for making #SIZZLETOWN Ep 100 our most downloaded for the year. For those who like lists, cheap jokes, and Warren Perso, there will be a new 'Unplugged' episode out on New Year's Day. podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/t...

The gas industry lobby group spends more on advertising its exaggerated claims than many of it foreign owned gas exporting members pay in tax #climate thepoint.com.au/explainers/2...

For those with Binge, @mitchmctaggart.bsky.social's seventh annual 'Last Year of Television' is now available. And all the old ones, too, of course.

Seasons Greetings from the team at @tonymartin.bsky.social’s #SIZZLETOWN. Artwork by GROB: tiny.cc/qaldyz

I find it incredibly difficult to write about my Jewishness. I didn't want to write this, but I did. We need to re-embrace complexity and nuance in thinking about and discussing the Jewish future.

“People keep telling me what Bondi was about…” https://www.patreon.com/posts/145965752?utm_campaign=postshare_fan

It's important _not_ to give up on podcasts — because their concept is radical, and fights back against big tech (and fascist policy makers) being able to control people's voices through their platforms: www.anildash.com/2024/02/05/w...

Bari Weiss ❌ Weis Bar ✅

Petition: We will not be divided after Bondi. Add your name: jewishcouncil.good.do/unity/jewish...

This is an excellent piece on the ecological catastrophe associated with El Salvador's obsession with Bitcoin -->> www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

I’ve watched at least two dozen reels, showing the terrible snow conditions in Colorado and Europe right now. Guess how many of those videos mentioned climate change? And how many mentioned chemtrails? The same number. ONE. 😱

“This shift will not replace legacy media, but meaningfully erode its gatekeeping power and push the industry toward more independent thought leadership and community-funded reporting.” www.niemanlab.org/2025/12/inde...

Like, come ON man.

“I’d like to solve it please”

I loved America so much

This is one of the best interviews I’ve listened to on Sunday’s mass shooting. And of course - it’s produced by independent media with a real expert. Imagine that! Thank you ⁦‪Punters Politics‬⁩ 🙏🙏 #auspol podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/p...

JFK’s niece: h/t @jamiegangel.bsky.social

We've done a second one of these. #SIZZLETOWN Only at Bandcamp. mrtonymartin.bandcamp.com/album/sizzle...

Sad, painful news yesterday that Amanda Brotchie has died. She was a quiet, generous force within the global entertainment industry. A sharp producer and a gifted director. Her episodes and shows always offered a rare humanity. Amanda was always nice to me, and I remember her fondly. Love to Adam.

Have a quiet think. Let it be a guiding lesson for you Whatever regretful comments you may have made in your life, whatever actions you wish you could take back, let your benchmark for the lowest of the low be using the deaths of 15 people for the relaunch of your political career

RT is all over Indonesia’s airports. They’re winning.

Such a beautiful read… for the leadership nerds out there…

Shockingly, this bill would have failed were it not for the 3 Democrat defections.

I reckon the USA needs shorter presidential terms.

Sussan Ley out there fostering hate and division. The Liberal Party has not learned one lesson from its election loss. They only now appeal to extremists. Using the “first they came for” lines is so fucking gross. Also her team putting in “applause” is truly pathetic.

Some good news: my enrolment in the Diploma of Visual Arts for 2026 is finally complete! I will be opening up commissions in the new year* to help pay for the course via Ko-Fi. Or if you'd like to just put some money in the tip jar, any donation would be much appreciated. xx ko-fi.com/qoifoog

URGENT NEWS!!!! You've only got until Thursday to buy the Map Men Book for the very discounted price of £8.33. Do it right now, and you'll tick off Uncle Colin from your Christmas shopping list. That's one less thing to worry about. lnk.to/mapmen

Will all their big data mining overreaching powers …. Why did ASIO’s machines not pick up a previous POI going to JI training in the Philippines? What is the point of giving up civil liberties if they can’t even stop this? www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...

Every house in Sydney is worth $1m

Red pills are like: Where is Prime Minister? Me: doing his job Red pills: Yeah only to get votes

Sending love to my Bondi crew x

In the world we live in today, that is 1.3C warmer due to our continued burning of fossil fuels, the extreme rainfall leading to disastrous flooding in many parts of Asia is up to 50 to 160% more intense - new @wwattribution.bsky.social study www.worldweatherattribution.org/increasing-h...

We lost a what, now?

Christmas shopping tip…. Buy twelve copies of the Map Men book to give to every single member of your family. lnk.to/mapmen

Surprise, surprise

Did Reynolds not realise that she was entering 1) The Liberal Party and 2) Australian Politics? www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...

WHOMADEE THISSS?

Stealworkers

OMG what have we done www.arationalfear.com

Woke Fonts, Politician’s perks, 36 Months and the Teenage Social Media ban. A great A Rational Fear podcast to end the year. Big thanks to all our Patreon supporters for your money and Jacob Round on the teppanyaki timeline for a great year of post production! www.arationalfear.com

Scoop: the pro-teen social media ban lobby group 36 Months was funded & co-staffed by its co-founder's ad production firm that was simultaneously making gambling ads The federal government has ignored calls for a gambling ad ban while pursuing the social media ban. www.crikey.com.au/20...

WHOMADEE THISSS?

Exclusive | Crikey has published some of the slides from the leaked presentation deck.