Notice DFAT calls Australians illegally kidnapped by Israel in International waters ‘detainees.’ Wrong: they’re hostages. Just like Palestinians are always referred to as ‘prisoners’ but Israeli’s are ‘hostages.’ Language and truth matters.

The tech bros gave us crypto currency that isn’t currency, artificial intelligence that isn’t intelligence, and prediction markets that are inside-trader scams. On the other hand, they have given us gigantic data centers that employ no one and destroy communities. So there’s that.

Just on the headlines around 'is this the end of the Howard era' (🙃) - I've been told Where it all went wrong is headed for a fifth reprint. You guys did that - and the little bit of change we look like seeing is you guys too. 🩷

"If anything changes, I will be forced to raise it by the exact amount I already will be" he said to the media. chaser.com.au/general-news...

Deborah Conway presented evidence to the antisemitism inquiry yesterday. I don’t doubt antisemitism is real. But for her to list gigs cancelled and infer it is entirely because she is Jewish, not because she said “it depends what you call kids” when asked about the Gaza death toll of children. Well.

Single women over 45 without children are much more likely to be spending time caring for family members who are aging, have a disability or chronic illness. And it's not just costing them financially.

Newborn dies in childbirth, mother is homeless and living on the side of a river bank. Australia, 2026 www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05...

Lol. Every now and then people joke that ABC stands for Anglo Broadcasting Corporation, but imagine this! Did you know you can use rice in different ways? www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05... In next week’s episode: There are *different kinds* of rice!

Great to see Victoria moving forward in protecting victim-survivors of sexual abuse. Well done Sonya Kilkenny and the Victorian government. Now the other states and territories need to act.

If this guy has a chunk of wealth invested in a rental property, and CGT settings become less favourable, then he gets to do what all investors do, move that wealth to a more attractive investment, like managed funds, shares etc. His money doesn't just evaporate and shove him back on the pension.

A clear statement. That is completely beyond the Australian foreign minister. Who is far more focused on berating Australians for participating in the #GlobalSumudFlotilla, than condemning piracy and kidnapping by the rogue Israeli regime.

Anyway. I’m glad nobody was hurt and I’m sure the journalists who attended the WHCD will not center themselves and their personal experiences and instead remain focused on holding the powerful accountable and informing the people about their government.

Thank you! The petition to keep Community Radio Station 2SER-FM on air is going gangbusters. Shout out to all the wonderful folk who've signed. Nearing 2K verified signatures. Woo Hoo. Add yours here.... c.org/Y7VMR2HvJV

Vale to one of the greatest. The joyous, irrepressible & unbelievably sharp James Valentine has left us. What a wonderful human to have worked with. Thanks for all the laughs James. Godspeed.X

No one left behind @australianlabor.bsky.social gives $12b to private schools $30,000 a minute for planet killing #FossilFuels $205b to wealthy property owners $55.7b on weapons But cannot afford to safely fund people with a disability on the #NDIS And won’t raise people out of poverty #Auspol

Um… @smh.com.au.web.brid.gy

The closure of the Grace Tame Foundation raises a bigger question – when did disagreement become grounds for shutting someone down? This isn’t about debate, but a pattern of pressure, defunding and quiet silencing, Sue Barrett writes. #auspol #GraceTame #FreeSpeech #Accountability #Politics

This was a bonkers tale in the best possible way! Def one to listen to more than once. What would we do without you @sturdyalex.bsky.social @alexpodyssey.bsky.social

Iran's 10 point plan seems to put them in a better position than they were in before the war www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a...

This is Gough Whitlam. This was the vision for Australia. Where is our Gough Whitlam? Where? www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dQt...

in this week's newsletter! I've written a long - and I mean long - essay on my weird relationship with New York, a place I both love and don't, but also about what grief does to you, and it's free to read, and maybe you will like it? youngvulgarian.substack.com/p/a-really-b...

practising five minutes of art a day

Easter, Passover, or just another weekend when you can get to listen to When The Levee Breaks. Hi Tim Ritchie here with an invite to join me and hear choice tunes Saturday, April 4, 6-8pm on 2SER. Click on the link for the playlist. wp.2ser.com/episodes/whe...

Grace Tame, free speech and the return of political punishment https://johnmenadue.com/post/2026/02/459806-2 #auspol

The world needs to slow down, take a moment, breathe, and get a big hug from something warm and furry. Here is Australia's contribution

Never forget.

Deepcut broke this story - Barest journalistic courtesy would have been for any of the outlets who followed, to credit the original reporting. www.deepcutnews.com/p/exclusive-...

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Non-Jews were murdered at Bondi. Did they forget? I've yet to fully grasp how Zionists can assert entitlement through one side of their mouths while lamenting victimhood with the other. Psych PhD students, can you help? #auspol

Opinion | Grace Tame writes on the nuances of Anthony Albanese's choice of language in describing her as "difficult", the media storm following her pro-Palestine chant, and which social causes do and don’t ignite public support.

🆕 Update on Iran War 🇮🇷 The most informative pairing on all things Iran is back with what is becoming (sadly) a weekly slot. @snellarthur.bsky.social and Charlie Gammell offer actual insight rather than breathless speculation. 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/2oKo... 🍏 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/b...

Me in @crikey.com.au today: Albanese leveraged high profile young women to build his reputation as a leader who "got it". Now those same women tell me they feel the trust is gone, they've lost their patience and believe the PM's mask has slipped. #auspol www.crikey.com.au/2026/03/10/a...

Israel is evil

oh cool, we're at the "I have this knot of anxiety in my chest which I can't do anything about because it's entirely due to the overall geopolitical situation" stage again, nice, happy Monday everyone

It took two hours for Albanese to declare support for the latest US/Israeli war crimes. How long has it taken the Labor Party to consider raising the rate? To halting fossil fuels? To seriously address the racism to First Nations and Muslims? The ALP in your head is long dead.

Shout out Google for at one point putting The Chaser as the top source if you googled 'Kyle and Jackie O' So proud that we get to inform the masses with our hard hitting journalism.

Stop pretending to be dumb: the Iran War is about Greater Israel, not “liberation” theshot.net.au/uncategorize...

We now see you for what you are. The three war parties: One Nation, the Coalition and Labor who have never seen a US war they don't want to back in. Millions of Australians disagree with you. They want a government of principle, they want a government of peace.

Tip-top listening recommendation!

Can the USA practice regime change in their own country first maybe?

FIFA Peace Prize winner becomes first US President to bomb eight countries in one year

Jayme Lawson from Sinners hit the nail on the head and said how I felt with the whole BAFTAs situation.

Good thing to remember online right now is that everyone here is very emotionally dysregulated and dealing with that by posting

On days like today it's worth reading or listening again to Australian Opposition Leader Simon Crean's 2003 response to Prime Minister John Howard's decision to plunge Australia into conflict; the false war against weapons of mass destruction. #auspol australianpolitics.com/2003/03/20/w...