Please, everyone do this. Stop giving Elon your attention.

Karen Barlow with great backbground info on the latest coalition split. ‘This is a disaster for us’: Inside the Coalition’s split www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politic... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au

1. This short thread is about the issue that dominates almost every aspect of politics, and causes or exacerbates most of our problems: the extreme wealth of a small number of people. Here’s the amazing thing: almost the entire political class aligns with the ultra-rich against the rest. 🧵1/10

Let’s be clear here. The biggest threat to civility and decency in this country are the white, racist, violent, generally male, Aussies - NOT migrants.

"The board was facing the prospect that all they’d have left on the program were Bob Carr, Tony Abbott and Greg Sheridan, evoking thoughts of a fantasy episode of Insiders where all three keep talking over each other until the last audience member is dead." 🤣 www.crikey.com.au/2026/01/23/r...

Finally! People are starting to get it! Americans (and the rest of us) seem to think that the law is a given. No! It isn't.

Jim Chalmers doesn’t hold back on the “divided, divisive and dysfunctional” Liberal Party saying it’s clear Sussan Ley’s days are numbered, but sadly “all of the alternatives are worse”💥 “Andrew Hastie makes Tony Abbott look like a sensible moderate”🔥 #auspol

Of course it is, as it should be. I don't know why the keyboard generals constantly demand knee jerk reactions to world events. Careful consideration takes time and it happens behind closed doors not at front of stage. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

The impact of Howard on the nation's polity has been devastating. Watching his party eat itself is a minor consolation.

I did wonder about this, today of all days. Seems Littleproud chose to make today about them. "It’s understood Ley spoke to Littleproud ahead of his press conference in Brisbane to urge him to delay his announcement by 24 hours in respect of the day." www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...

Incisive analysis by Amy Remeikis. (When does she manage to get some sleep?) "Play stupid games, win stupid prizes. Why we’re all the losers from the hate speech fracas" www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...

Oh I soooo feel this...

Full text of a speech by Canada's PM Mark Carney as quoted by Carrick Ryan on FB. A longish read but worth reading. www.facebook.com/share/p/1AUj...

Remember how some Americans felt when Saddam was in power and denigrating and destroying his populace? "Why don't Iraqis just get rid of him?!?" Now we are Iraqis and the world is watching.

Vote on the bills about to happen in the Senate. @amyremeikis.bsky.social is still blogging (hopefully with her feet up on the couch at home) live.thepoint.com.au

I’d love to be able to get my point across so angrily but succinctly like this. 🙌Politics Girl.

I keep seeing headlines this morning like "Hate speech laws set to pass", "Hate speech deal imminent" etc. Why do I have this nagging feeling that it'll collapse, that LNP will pull the plug at the last minute? And when that happens ALP will scrap the bill entirely and point the finger squarely.

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Reminder to FIFA: everything trump touches dies. #ettd

Analysis by Amy Remeikis. I've gradually come to the same conclusion that the point of the omnibus bill was to wedge the Libs as payback after them using Bondi for their own gain. I maintain it was poor timing "Heat rises in Coalition's summer of discontent" www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...

As much as we love PJK I often wonder what Australia would be like today if he hadn’t won the 1993 election. #auspol.

Now the actual military has to dress like it’s not the military cuz federal law enforcement agencies dress too much like the military

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Shame on NSW Premier Chris Minns and his government and parliament. Bigotry, denial and weaponisation of #antisemitism leading to ever greater #fascist action. #capturedstate #StoptheGenocide #auspol michaelwest.com.au/david-dungay...

"The Government Media Office reported that at least half a million Palestinians are taking shelter in the streets as Israel evades its obligations to allow the entry of more relief supplies."(PalTimes news) #Gaza #Genocide #CeaseFire

#Epstein #EpsteinFiles

It's now time to thank the Special Envoy into Anti-semitism for her time, and allow her to pursue other opportunities. The project she was disgracefully pursuing has now essentially collapsed when confronted with the first test of the body politic.

I’m seeing posts from people (outside of MN) about how US citizens should carry their passports. And let me say that *inside* MN, we are calmly responding to requests with: “No, I don’t have to show you any documentation.” Because that’s how you protect everyone, regardless of immigration status.

Hello, I have broadened my platforms to include Substack, if you’re lurking around there…

Dear Bluesky... WTF is Twitch and why should I care that you bug me with it?

“ICE agents, get out now because historically, this ends with you hanging from a lamppost and your body paraded through the streets.” - the …we rate dogs guy

The Hate Speech bill is about control, not protection. It's dangerous #auspol michaelwest.com.au/antisemitism...

"The words and slogans that politicians are examining neither promote hate nor incite violence against Jews. They simply call for resistance against Israel’s occupation of Palestinian land and Israel’s crimes against the Palestinians." johnmenadue.com/post/2026/01...

Van says it better than I can but I've been saying for years and years now ... Don't underestimate Albo. I'm yet to be shown wrong. And yet here we are again with people left and (especially) right writing him off. Bad move.

Every Australian prime minister has an advanced political skill set in general, but there’s one thing of which each are a generational master, which gets them into the top job, and defines their leadership style. I want everyone to remember this about @albomp.bsky.social, as his is VERY rare…

Statement from our client Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah. It is a tragedy that Adelaide Writers' Week has been destroyed, for nothing. However, this is a massive win for artistic freedom and hopefully a turning point in this time of unhinged McCarthyist witch-hunting. Randa is a hero and we love her.

I often don't agree with Greens but I do on this www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Obese Leaner Hockey says it is a "no-brainer" that Dutton should be Australia's next ambassador to the US. "No-brainer" is right. Neither Hockey (Australia's worst Finance Minister) nor Dutton (thick as pigshit) has a brain. Dutton was and always will be a political thug rejected by Australians.

Randa Abdel-Fattah— "My lawyers have today issued a concerns notice under the Defamation Act on Premier Malinauskas. This is his opportunity to undo some of the harm he has inflicted, and stop punching down."

Your reminder: In 2013, a vindictive Tony Abbott and his new Foreign Minister, Julie Bishop, revoked Steve Bracks’ appointment as consul-general in New York. The idea Labor should reward any former Coalition politician is an idea that belongs in the #Newscorpse echo chamber.

I hope the ABC backs them. If they bend at all, it will be the end of their reputation. Expect a Media Watch episode on this soon. That will be interesting. #Auspol

Bob Carr: The Board’s decision was not unreasonable. The Board should be supported The Board: Yeah, we're all resigning and apologising for our mistake.

Few words. My @smh @theage cartoon

Adelaide Festival is done - and the rest of the board has stepped down

'Now South Australia’s tourism slogan could be “Welcome to Moscow on the Torrens”.' Ouch! Are you listening Malinauskas? www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Well said Cathy. And the very best thing is that the idiots at Sky are now showing their own subscribers why Sky is a load of shit. Very own goal.

Imagine organising yourself for full visit to the Adelaide Writers' Week and finding yourself in an audience with six other people and a lost Jack Russell terrier while Greg Sheridan is the only presenter they have You'd crawl over hot corpses to get out

Not one person has lost their job or been forced to apologise for supporting Israel’s genocide. You can support the mass murder of Muslims & you will never be in danger of losing your job in media or politics or the arts or business or education. Suggest Israel are wrong, & you will be targeted.