James Paterson: "Angus is the smartest policy brain in the shadow cabinet." Fuck, that's just frightening. #LibSpill #auspol

Due to his overwhelming lead in polling, very much looking forward to the reign of Opposition Leader Don't Know. #LibSpill #auspol

Not so much an alliance as a hostage situation. #Coalition #auspol

Flowers And Vase (Sidney Nolan, 1961).

Chris Minns' idea of democracy: Where you can't say "From the river to the sea...", or go from Hyde Park to Macquarie Street. #HerzogVisit #HerzogProtest

An Early Taste For Literature (Charles Conder, 1888).

Prime Minister Carney pictured with "one of his favourite albums...". Between this and Albo's repeated endorsements of the Rifles, Birdman, and Spiderbait - things could be worse. #auspol

The motorcycle ashtray of Australian journalism, Adam Creighton, has found a perfect home at the #IPA. You ladies should just stay in the kitchen, right? Photo also suggests he's the guy who'd have women covering their drinks when he came into the bar. #auspol

"Democracy dies in darkness" was meant as a cautionary statement. The #WashingtonPost has just turned it into their editorial policy. www.nbcnews.com/business/med...

Again, just trying to work out Barnaby Joyce's appeal to "real Australians". Is it the infidelity or the passing out pissed in the gutter? #auspol

"...Describing this film as a hagiography would be an insult to hagiographies..." -The Hollywood Reporter. Wish I'd said that. #Melania

Just to update your Rolodexes and show the Liberal Party Opposition is going just fine... Ted O'Brien is now Shadow Treasurer, and Shadow Assistant Treasurer. Really. #Libspill #auspol

Moon and Grasses (Kamisaka Sekka,1909).

Ok, not exactly a random selection today. #Umgawah

One Nation's copyright issues with the unauthorised use of Colin Hay's and Hoodoo Gurus' music suggests Pauline might have a problem with the concept of Intellectual Property. Might be the "intellectual" part that confuses her. #auspol

Sydney Harbour Bridge from the North Shore (Arthur Foster, 1930).

There's a #MarchForAustralia "Cookers with Chinese-made flags" *anti-immigration* parade today. This suggests they're really not aware of irony as a concept. #AustraliaDay

The Conservative mind: *Our own Young Nats celebrating #AustraliaDay with Captain Cook (yeah, nothing to do with him...). *The White House celebrating #Greenland with penguins (which are not found in the Northern Hemisphere...). #FMD

Of course there's no immediate pressure on Susssan. Hastie, or even the perennially irrelevant Well Done Angus, don't really want the job now as the Opposition won't even be competitive for at least two elections... #auspol #LibSpill

Tram terminus, Millers Point (Len Stone Collection, 1950).

The bit from around 2:22 tells you all you need to know. #RobHirstRIP youtu.be/6pKPNnk-JhE?...

Fucksake Susssan Ley, what a desperate despicable attempt at politicising a true Australian tragedy trying to save her own arse. Problem is, some of her own party probably don't think she's going low enough. This is embarrassing. For her, mostly. #qt #Bondi

To paraphrase: "You didn't give me The Nobel Peace Prize, so I feel no obligation to be peaceful...". Seriously. Think about that. #America, your president is a toddler throwing a tantrum because he didn't get bribed with a shiny thing. You're still proud of this? #Trump #Greenland

Dear #MAGAs, and your Australian rimmers: Be honest, if you can. *Has your life actually improved, or are you just happy to see the people you hate and blame punched down on? Yeah, thought so. #Tariffs

Chortle. #IYKYK

Questions to slow a diatribe of abuse from a #MAGA on social media: *"Bad divorce was it, fella?" *"Has your life actually improved, or are you just happy to see the people you hate and blame punched down on?"

The capital of #Greenland is Nuuk. Although here, it's probably more Nyuck, Nyuck, Nyuck...

Ceramicist’s House in Kyoto (Ray Morimura, 2004).

Have I mentioned my deep intellectual crush on Cathy Wilcox?, which has now only deepened with her response to the cunce of SkyNews... #IStandWithCathyWilcox #Magnificent

Listen to this woman of honour and intellect. We live in a world where even reading has become a parochial and political exercise. #LouiseAdler #AdelaideWritersWeek www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Champagne (Brett Whiteley, 1976).

The lady from the call-centre on the other end of the line told me Leilani was her name. Sadly, I was not quick enough to ask if her hair was black and eyes were blue. But at least I didn't query if she won the 1974 Caulfield Cup either. #Umgawah

Rejected by the Marines? Failed the police intelligence entry test? Underqualified for that prison guard job? #ICE has a position perfect for your sociopathy. Ability to punch down only requirement. Mask and gun supplied. #Minneapolis

Over on St Elmo's Binfire, there's a bunch of bogan cookers "demanding" Albanese be charged with #Treason. In their next Tweet, they then squeal for Trump to invade Australia and take over. Which kinda sounds like...treason, doesn't it?🤔 #JustSayin' #auspol

Loch Slapin, Isle of Skye (Bill Brandt, 1947).

Just a coincidence, I'm sure - but you'd be amazed by how many of those sports "stars" demanding a #RoyalCommission are handled by Max Markson's company. You know Max - the dad of SkyNews' Sharri.🤔 #Bondi #auspol

Australian perspective: Hegseth obviously intently Googling "Dan Murphy opening hours". #Venezuela

This remains one of the scariest statements about American ignorance ever seen. #Kimmel should probably give it another run, asking the punters to locate #Venezuela on the map... youtu.be/kRh1zXFKC_o?...

Pretty much. #Venezuela

...And you just know the mud coloured shit volcano will still be shilling for that Nobel Peace Prize, and his enablers and idiot base will still be going along with the idea. #Trump #Venezuela

Pretty much.

Susssan, longing for the good ol' days of LNP governments, resurrects the Soviet Union. Our relationship with President Reagan has immediately improved. #Ley #Ukraine #auspol #FFS

Wrapped Opera House concept (Christo, 1969).

2025, The year in review. (*With thanks to David Shrigley) #NYE

Dear Southgate Shopping Centre Street library: "Yeah, nah..." and "Fuck no!". Thanks anyway.

First-class marksman (Sidney Nolan, 1946).

Confused and disappointed by a two-day test match? Try this handy visual aid. #TheAshes

Of course, if England don't cock this up - and that's not entirely out of the question - they will carry on like they've not only won #TheAshes, but the FIFA World Cup, Sydney-To-Hobart, and the W.S.Cox Plate. And crow over the innate brilliance of #Bazball. Sorry fellas, that horse has bolted.

Cars and Rocks (Edward Hopper, 1927).

Christmas Bells (Margaret Preston, 1925).