The Autonomous Region of Bougainville is seeking independence from Papua New Guinea. In order to achieve this they need 75% of PNG’s parliament to vote in favour of them seceding. When called to vote in a referendum in 2019 97% of Bougainvilleans voted in favour of independence.

Gina Rinehart, daughter of blue asbestos, keeps backing complete losers. This is the best take away from last weeks press club speech. Her vroom was littered all the way through it.

Frank Yamma Barunga Festival @wantokmusik.bsky.social

Big kudos to our local refugee action group. This is “kind” Australia in action. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Off to Bougainville for a month of recording women’s songs for the @wantokmusik.bsky.social Meri Singsing Strong Project. Fascinating time to be working in what could potentially be the newest nation on the planet.

At least the choice should be clear-she is a self declared racist and flat earther. The decision resides with the electorate now www.theage.com.au/politics/fed...

England fans chanting at the World Cup: “He’s fat, with piles, he’s in the Epstein Files, Trump the cunt, Trump the cuuuuuunt!”

England fans chanting at the World Cup: “He’s fat, with piles, he’s in the Epstein Files, Trump the cunt, Trump the cuuunt”

"The Socceroos are the best representation right now of what Australia is" - Defender Jason Geria.

In a world of Trump and Hanson, this from rural Ermera, Timor Leste on the school wall

astonishing story, heartbreaking groundbreaking www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/i-...

“Australia had not intended to elect a Barnaby Joyce One Nation government. Like many national catastrophes, it began as a joke that wandered too far unattended.” By @lachiemc64.bsky.social (Link to the article is in the replies below).

"I think mainstream media has to collect people in each seat in play to tell them what is happening when and where, and maybe even record vision and sound. (One Nation plans to abolish SBS and defund the ABC except for its regional operation.)" margokingston.substack.com/p/damnit-eve...

Great news for lovers of community radio. Today, UTS (in Sydney) confirmed they'll commit to ongoing funding for 2SER-FM. It's in a diminished form, so there's more work to be done, but it survives. WOO HOOO Thank you for all your support so far. Go independent media! www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06...

A little while ago I sat down with Jeannette Lee and Geoff Travis to discuss Rough Trade Records at 50, their enthusiasm for what they do after all these years was so warm, infectious and inspiring. Features a lovely anecdote at being hugged by Mark E Smith: thequietus.com/interviews/s...

In a world of crime fear mongering by the likes of the One Nations, Bec Judds, Dave Hughes, Jess Wilsons of the world , the 4 Corners 'Brutal Force' series is timely and concerning. Good policing (there are many examples) is important. Thuggery needs to be called out. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06...

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Male peacock spiders sport colorful, hinged abdominal flaps covered in microscopic, light-refracting scales (displaying vibrant blues, reds, and greens) If the female is unimpressed by the dance, she may eat the male. IG: flynn_prall Macro Photographer, Australia

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Journey Home, David Gulpilil is like a grassroots state funeral that you have been privileged enough to be given a front row seat for. You'll rarely get to see ceremony like this. The extended family take their 5 star acclaimed actor father and countryman back home. www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/mov...

It’s truly astonishing to see how comprehensively the US government is tearing down every part of the system that has made it up until now a world-leading power in science, research, and technological development. The entire world will suffer from this wanton destruction.

The Carnival is Over.Last night at Brunswick Ballroom. NDW & Telek

Final Not Drowning, Waving and Sir George Telek, Pius Wai and Ben Hakalitz show at Brunswick Ballroom thursday night 28th(tomorrow). Exhausting but fun.

For your consideration. chuffed.org/project/1704...

Come On You Irons- do it for Ross my dad who passed away four years ago and was a strong Hammers fan. And Toffees, do it for Ange Postecoglou supporters.

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The fact that UTS is even considering defunding 2SER-FM, & contemplating its demise, looks even more absurd when you read about community radio's massive benefits. theconversation.com/community-ra...

Telek and Not Drowning, Waving, Street Theatre Canberra

We never played Tasmania back in the day much to our chagrin. However we, Not Drowning, Waving with Sir George Telek are pleased to be able to rectify this omission on Sunday at the Altar Bar in Hobart. We're very much looking forward heading to Nipaluna. Not Drowning, Waving with George Telek

Go Naarm!! And the wonderfully named Harrison Petty

Strong and pertinent from Kos Samaras in todays Age www.theage.com.au/politics/fed...

Weereewaa. Lake George where both my grandparents on my dad’s side were killed in a car accident in 1969

Massive racist dog whistle by the coalition and Angus Taylor. Big test for our country here. Compulsory voting means they don’t stand a chance in the next election but it’s how we defeat this in the long term that is at play here.

Big fish produce a lot of eggs and larvae, which act like interest on the original deposit.As long as that ‘capital’ – the big, old fish – is left in the water, we can keep living off the interest. pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/hoo...

Look forward to talking to Joe Malignaggi on Music Sans Frontieres on 3cr.org.au today 12.30pm bout Tabaran, Telek. NDW and the new Malira album and current tour. Have always loved 3CR. A girlfriend's father had 3CR on his car-Robert Wyatt, Gary Foley & an IV with David Bradburyabout No Pasaran

Now is the time for intense scrutiny on Hanson, Joyce and Ashby and then turning that reveal back on that portion of the electorate subscribing to this racist blame game and asking them, “really, you really want to do this?”

The green room at the Archie’s Creek for tonights NDW gig.

We’re down at Archie’s Creek this Friday. The 9 piece wagon rolls on!

NDW Insta account. Tour starts today. We're going up the country

Marshall Islands 🇲🇭 appointed as co-Chair of COFFIS to end fossil fuel subsidies, even as fuel hits US$8 a gallon and families face an economic emergency in Majuro. Public money must fund people, not fossil fuels 🚫. ➡️ islandsbusiness.com/news-break/m...

Uncle Frank Yamma finishing off his album down here at the Donkey Shed, Gadubanud lands. @wantokmusik.bsky.social

Such a strong regional story. documentaryaustralia.com.au/project/gods...

Canberra folk, the legend that is Uncle Frank is coming soon to Smiths. @wantokmusik.bsky.social

Lamest tourist destination in Tonga

So many great people came through 2SER. And now the Uni of Technology is threatening to have it shuttered. It's dire. I'll have a petition page for you in the next day or so. We'd love your suupport.

Music from the Trobriand Islands,PNG. The source music for the soundtrack to In a Savage Land. 2001 davidbridie.bandcamp.com/album/wosi-m...

I love the fact that Tonga never got colonised- incredible story and well played King George Tupou Tāufaʻāhau who made sure that all Tongans owned their land before any outsider could claim it

“Angus Taylor claims too many self-serving migrants are draining the nation” …and so the sewerage starts leaking through the floorboards.

Quality. www.theguardian.com/music/2026/a...

For some reason Ive got Sister Janet Mead's number one pop hit of the Lords Prayer as this morning's ear worm.