John Kennedy
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Retired IT Manager, Sailor, Biker, Traveller, Reader
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Ewart, Dave
about 4 hours ago
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Aly speaks after refusing to welcome Israeli president's visit as nationwide protests planned
Organisers of nationwide protests argue the Isaac Herzog isn't welcome, while the prime minister has backed his visit.
https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/aly-speaks-after-refusing-to-welcome-israeli-presidents-visit-as-nationwide-protests-planned/y7537ylah
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Nick Feik
about 6 hours ago
Marching for peace is dangerous, but apparently genocide is no problem
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you're trying to defend the indefensible - wrong, Wrong, WRONG! Albanese defends Isaac Herzogās Australia visit as federal MP joins calls to rescind invitation
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Albanese defends Isaac Herzogās Australia visit as federal MP joins calls to rescind invitation
Independent MP Sophie Scamps joins Laborās Friends of Palestine group and Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi in objecting to Israeli presidentās visit
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jan/29/albanese-defends-isaac-herzogs-australia-visit-as-federal-mp-joins-calls-to-rescind-invitation-ntwnfb?CMP=share_btn_url
about 6 hours ago
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Senator David Shoebridge
about 11 hours ago
The Albanese Government has overseen a massive increase in investment in Palantir by the Future Fund since the genocide in Gaza began (and was facilitated by companies like Palantir)
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Jewish Council of Australia
about 10 hours ago
Read our advisory committee member, Josh Bornstein's important contribution in the ABC today (link in bio) about why Albanese should not have invited Herzog to Australia. Rescind the invitation, now.
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Josh Bornstein
about 14 hours ago
The folly of inviting Israelās President, Isaac Herzog, to Australia. My column for the ABC.
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Why the looming visit of Israeli president Isaac Herzog may backfire on Anthony Albanese - ABC Religion & Ethics
The Prime Minister is not known for taking big risks ā but the visit of Isaac Herzog risks jeopardising his governmentās efforts to address escalating tensions within the Australian community over Gaz...
https://www.abc.net.au/religion/josh-bornstein-president-israel-isaac-herzog-visit-to-australia/106282930
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Who'd have thunk it! The US Defense Department is letting Beijing into its most critical systems ā not through a breach, but by design. And Albo aspires to getting closer to the USA. AUKUS = U-SUKA
www.fdd.org/analysis/202...
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The Pentagon Has Given China Access to Its Systems for Over a Decade
The Defense Department (DoD) is letting Beijing into its most critical systems ā not through a breach, but by design. On July 15, a ProPublica investigation revealed that the DoD has outsourced some.....
https://www.fdd.org/analysis/2025/07/16/the-pentagon-has-given-china-access-to-its-systems-for-over-a-decade/
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I do not believe
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is stupid, but inviting Herzog to Australia is certainly a stupid, highly divisive, move.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Australia news live: independent MP says Israel presidentās visit ārisks igniting further divisionā; Aly condemns Morrisonās Islam speech as āabhorrentā
Follow the latest updates live
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jan/29/victoria-bushfires-weather-nsw-protest-laws-coalition-split-sussan-ley-david-littleproud-ntwnfb?CMP=share_btn_url&page=with%3Ablock-697a9d4b8f087bf3607f0d18#block-697a9d4b8f087bf3607f0d18
about 16 hours ago
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Antoinette Lattouf
about 20 hours ago
Evidence Labor takes its new broad yet draconian hate speech laws very seriously. Israelās president Isaac Herzog can sign bombs and appear in a UN genocide conclusion, yet still not qualify as a hate preacher and can traipse around Australia. Relax though. We can still social cohesion etc etc
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Amy Remeikis
about 18 hours ago
What is being ānormalisedā through politics and media is abhorrent and dangerous.
www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...
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Beware the new 'normal', it might be about to bite us
Some people just like power. Those same people enjoy sowing seeds of discord that they never have to actually solve, in order to keep it.
https://www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politics/australian-politics/2026/01/28/politics-one-nation-normalisation
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Melody Lee Lacy
2 days ago
It they showed the Melania movie on an airplane in flight, the audience would still walk out.
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Given
@albomp.bsky.social
's silence, that has to be considered acceptance for this corrupt, vile, evil, bastardry. How ANYONE could consider voting ALP at the next election is beyond me!
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An Anatomy of the Abyss: Trumpās $85 Billion ICE Machine and the Price of Canberraās Silence
Australia persists in the comforting, albeit increasingly threadbare, delusion of its own good global citizenship. It is a self-image built on the hollow liturgy of human rights and the occasional, sa...
https://theaimn.net/an-anatomy-of-the-abyss-trumps-85-billion-ice-machine-and-the-price-of-canberras-silence/
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Tim Dickinson
1 day ago
This mid-afternoon Alex Pretti vigil at the Portland VA was not heavily promoted. But the crowd probably stretches a quarter mile or more. Americans are galvanized and grieving.
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Millie, or Mills if weāre friends
1 day ago
Israel inventing lies about Israelis in Iran
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8PEDm6F/
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An Israeli woman in #Israel see herself on local news as an Iranian protestor whoās in #iran and has been executed by the irgc. #usa #islam #muslim
TikTok video by BNB
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8PEDm6F/
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āThe Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.ā ā George Orwell, 1984
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Nick Feik
1 day ago
Are prejudicial statements intended to stoke fear and hate against whole religious communities ok under the new hate speech laws? Just checkingā¦
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Geelan Mitchell Media
1 day ago
"We are one and free ..." (Moir, 28/1/26)
#auspol
#ausnews
#vicnews
#aukus
#labor
#liberal
#albanese
#submarines
#usa
#america
#RAN
#trump
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Moirās View ā¦
We are one and free ...
https://www.victoriannews.com.au/opinion/alan-moir/moirs-view-1439/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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Even some Jewish groups do not want Herzog to visit!
michaelwest.com.au/jewish-voice...
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Stop fuelling antisemitism! Jewish groups want Herzog to stay away - Michael West
Jewish organisations urging Government to rescind invitation to Israel President Herzog, risks provoking mass protests and stoke antisemitism.
https://michaelwest.com.au/jewish-voices-wants-herzog-to-stay-home/
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Is Australia turning into a country of red-necks?
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
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One Nation is 'filling the void' for many Australians, they tell us why
Support for One Nation is rising and in former National Party heartland, people gathered for a music festival have told us why.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-27/tamworth-national-party-pivot-to-one-nation/106270810
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Australia, the newest police state!
theaimn.net/australias-n...
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Australiaās New AUKUS Protest Police, and the Quiet Redefinition of Dissent
By Denis Hay Ā DescriptionĀ AUKUS protest police: FOI documents reveal the AFPās Orcus Command and how protest is being treated as a national security issue in Australia. Introduction Public discussio...
https://theaimn.net/australias-new-aukus-protest-police-and-the-quiet-redefinition-of-dissent/
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The Cathy Wilcox
2 days ago
Remember when it was only metaphorical?
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Kity Katz
2 days ago
Nothing says "Coalition in crisis" like the Murdoch flagship choosing Scott Morrison - renowned prosperity-gospel Pentecostal, Robodebt architect, and strong contender in the "worst Aussie PM of all time" stakes) to star in this front-page dog's breakfast of Islamophobic fear-mongering. š
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Senator David Shoebridge
2 days ago
This global heat map is extraordinary. Australian political leaders who pump out fossil fuels and ignore climate change are threatening our survival on this extraordinary continent.
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allyann
2 days ago
āI thought Mark Carneyās speech in Davos was outstanding ⦠and yes, I think the Australian prime minister needs to give a similar speech, which is essentially acknowledging that the world has changed,ā the former prime minister told Guardian Australiaās Full Story podcast.
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Turnbull urges Albanese to acknowledge new global political reality under ābullyā Trump
Exclusive: Former PM says Labor must stop āpretending nothing has changedā and should outline how Australia will deal with the United States going forward
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jan/27/turnbull-albanese-australia-trump-global-political-reality?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
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Lenore Taylor
2 days ago
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Turnbull urges Albanese to acknowledge new global political reality under ābullyā Trump
Exclusive: Former PM says Labor must stop āpretending nothing has changedā and should outline how Australia will deal with the United States going forward
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jan/27/turnbull-albanese-australia-trump-global-political-reality?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
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I've no problem with the National Anthem but do take issue with this heavy handed approach. What, arrest the child if they're not singing?
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
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NT public schools mandated to sing national anthem at assemblies
Under a policy introduced today, Northern Territory public schools will be directed to play both verses of the anthem during school assemblies and special events.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-27/nt-mandates-australian-anthem-be-sung-at-school-assemblies/106272914?utm_source=abc_news_app&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_campaign=abc_news_app&utm_content=other
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tRump and his ICE:
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The first bit of good news from Labor related to Palestine in.... Oh, I can't remember how long! Now, let's ban Herzog's visit š”š¤¬
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Jill Sillar šļø
3 days ago
Headline should read: Unrestricted tourism causes dingo cull
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Crikey
4 days ago
Opinion | New hate speech legislation gives the executive government a power properly reserved for the courts: adjudging criminal guilt,
@marquelawyers.com.au
writes.
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New hate speech laws help seed corrosive division and the destruction of human rights
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/01/26/hate-speech-legislation-human-rights-crime/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1769381931-2
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Michelle MacGregor
4 days ago
You might want to look into thatā¦. Looks like our Australian of the year has a certification to fly but is yet to actually get a ride into space. Cos ⦠you know Australia doesnāt have our own rockets. Totally perplexing choice for Australian of the year, in my view.
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And dragging out the near dead little Johnnie Howard whenever times are tough is the final nail in their coffin!
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From Menzies to nowhere: The Liberals and their disappearing voters
The Liberal Party is falling apart because itās trying to represent an electorate that no longer exists.
https://open.substack.com/pub/newpolitics/p/from-menzies-to-nowhere-the-liberals?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=4qqsa8
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Katie Mack
4 days ago
A reminder to the news media: āconflicting accountsā is what you say BEFORE the incontrovertible video evidence appears. After that, your job is to ask why one side is lying, not to repeat the lie and pretend no one knows the truth.
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The DILETTANTE
4 days ago
Greatest threats to Australia in 2026: 1. Climate Change 2. US alliance 3. Domestic violence 4. Cost of living 5. Sovereign Capability Readiness
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In our current world, the challenge seems to be that anyone who attempts to hold Israel accountable for genocide is simply called "anti-semitic." What many want is the freedom to critique Israel's indisputably horrific actions without being called anti-semites. This is getting so tiring.
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Senator David Shoebridge
5 days ago
In the Commonwealth under Labor and the Coalition, if you are a senior mate, you always fail upwards. Defence Secretary Moriarty has overseen procurement disasters and scandals, the AUKUS debacle and recruitment fails - so next stop Washington of course.
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3wombats
5 days ago
Australia Day would be a good day to step away from the AUKUS agreement.
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Dave Earley
5 days ago
The head of Australiaās largest veteran organisation has categorically rejected Trumpās claim that allied soldiers āstayed a little backā from the frontlines when they supported the US campaign in Afghanistan, calling the comments āunfathomableā.
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āUnfathomableā: Australian veterans disgusted by Trumpās claim allied troops āstayed a little backā from frontline
In casting doubt on Natoās reliability, US president references Afghanistan campaign ā which involved 40,000 Australian troops and left 47 dead
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/24/unfathomable-australian-veterans-disgusted-by-trumps-claim-allied-troops-stayed-a-little-back-from-frontline?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other&utm_medium=d_social
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Kenbehren
5 days ago
This is abhorrent and should be called out by Australiaās PM. But crickets so far from Albo?
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āUnfathomableā: Australian veterans disgusted by Trumpās claim allied troops āstayed a little backā from frontline ā Guardian Australia
In casting doubt on Natoās reliability, US president references Afghanistan campaign ā which involved 40,000 Australian troops and left 47 dead
https://apple.news/ASqxDboMkSOq_oeH7PdkO5w
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The DILETTANTE
6 days ago
In 2019 on a govt innovation tour I was presented with an opportunity to meet and take a selfie with Netanyahu. Not only did I say no I was only one on the tour who wouldnāt shake his hand or stand for him. If you have meaningful values you prioritise them above normalising evil.
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Bob
6 days ago
You can't fix stupid. But we can impeach and imprison it.
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If I spoke critically of something abusive that India was doing in Kashmir, would you expect me to be accused of an anti-Hindu hate crime? The Magic System Of Zionism must be something special then:
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The Magic System Of Zionism
Reading by Tim Foley:
https://open.substack.com/pub/caitlinjohnstone/p/the-magic-system-of-zionism?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web
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thebobbygee
6 days ago
Nothing says "Board of Peace" like having two founding members unable to attend the signing ceremony because they would be immediately arrested for war crimes.
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Dr Sally
6 days ago
This is sickšš¼
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marque lawyers
6 days ago
The media's unshakeable determination to maintain that the Libs are still a party of government is endearing
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Senator David Shoebridge
6 days ago
2026 headlines brought to you by Woodside, Santos, Labor and the Coalition. We need to keep fossil fuels in the ground and their grifters and $$ out of politics.
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Kent Parkstreet, Laird of Doofus
6 days ago
Bloke autographed bombs. Investigation complete.
#AusPol
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Lawyers request AFP probe into Israeli president as Australian visit looms
The Australian Centre for International Justice has formally requested a police investigation into Israel's president for alleged incitement to genocide. He is expected to visit to Australia next mont...
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-23/calls-to-probe-israeli-president-isaac-herzog-australia-visit/106263374
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Everyone without Eyes Wide Shut can see the USA is not our friend - they would only come to Australia's assistance if it was in their own self interest. AUKUS= U-SUKA Paul Keatingās words ring true
theaimn.net/paul-keating...
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Paul Keatingās words ring true
As Iāve grown older, Iāve seen that in tough times, the United States often puts its own interests before its promises to allies or countries with shared goals. For instance, the Nixon Doctrine of 197...
https://theaimn.net/paul-keatings-words-ring-true/
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