I grew up feeling patronised by a lot of kids’ content. This doesn’t. It’s respectful, authentic & funny. And the music is outstanding. 🎸🎷🥁 🐔 Chickens has escaped the coop & is now live www.youtube.com/@TheVegetabl... #KidsAnimation #Animation #AustralianAnimation #TheVegetablePlot #YouTubeKids

🐔 Chickens (in Our Yard) has officially escaped the coop. Expect: 🎵 a dangerously catchy song 🐔 backyard chaos 🥚 multiple egg recipes Made by a small Australian indie with support from Screen Australia & YouTube’s Skip Ahead initiative. 👉 www.youtube.com/@TheVegetabl... #Animation #KidsContent

🐔 Chickens (in Our Yard) has officially escaped the coop. Expect: 🎵 a dangerously catchy song 🐔 backyard chaos 🥚 multiple egg recipes Made by a small Australian indie with support from Screen Australia & YouTube’s Skip Ahead initiative. 👉 www.youtube.com/@TheVegetabl... #Animation #KidsContent

Marina Hyde in full flight… www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

"Magyar wasn't engaging in a policy debate... His framing was Viktor Orbán and Fidesz are a criminal organization and we need to dismantle this... he connected the impact of the criminal organization to these rural Hungarians' experience." @ambpressman.bsky.social on how Magyar beat Orbán.

Every country has them. They stick together like shit to a blanket. Fortunately, both of these right wing populists are now in the rear view mirror… www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

I’ve got it! How about the Royal Family establish a Royal Commission in to the Royal Family?

Just listen to what Andrew’s nickname was amongst royal protection officers.

I think this would suit Trump and his enablers "If the United States decides to militarily attack another Nato country, then everything would stop - that includes Nato and therefore post-second world war security,"

So Boris Johnson is revealed as a bumbling, chaotic fool. Who could have guessed? www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

Oh look, an American fuck up of grand proportions www.thetimes.com/world/middle...

Marina Hyde takes aim at Jared Kushner…🎯 “Perhaps we should think of it as a hybrid doctrine: dealpolitik. Money, power, carve-outs, carve-ups – as the classic EA Sports slogan used to say … it’s in the game.” www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

The Russians are probing European resolve. This is the third such incursion in as many days. www.thetimes.com/world/europe...

The recruitment of spies has come a long way. Nowadays you advertise openly. Would love to see the stats on applications. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...

Tip of the iceberg I fear. For every such admission there are likely thousands of other instances where police & security services in Western democracies have illegally surveilled journalists. An important concession nonetheless. 💪 www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/art...

America is sliding inexorably in to civil war. It is the logical end point of a toxic process where up has become down and bad has become good. Voices like Karen Attiah need to be heard, not stifled. www.theguardian.com/media/2025/s...

Look, I absolutely detest Charlie Kirk and his appalling opinions, but I extend to him and his family all the courtesy that he has denied others and hope he recovers. Shooting people in cold blood is bad. Always. Evil and bad. And none of us want to live in a world where that's celebrated.

In a world dominated by doom and gloom - a good news story. www.thetimes.com/sport/boxing...

Trump is an absolute disgrace. But you already knew that. www.thetimes.com/us/news-toda...

Take 5 mins to read this article and digest the enormity of the theories being discussed. Even if it’s “just” a lonely comet it’s still amazing… www.thetimes.com/us/news-toda...

Sickening child abuse in France. Again the Catholic Church is at the centre. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...

Sickening child abuse in France. Again the Catholic Church is at the centre. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...

Five things to remember about war:

I think it would be good to get some women in charge of the countries that have nuclear weapons. Women talk to each other. Women can be reasonable. Enough with the macho men and swinging dicks.

Given Russian aggression this just makes a whole lot of sense www.ft.com/content/f71b...

And not before time. www.thetimes.com/world/russia...

“She accepted her gong wearing a necklace with a diamond pendant slightly larger than an Amazon warehouse, once again redrawing the blueprint that other humanitarians will simply need to watch and learn from.” Marina Hyde in full flight🤣🤣 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Russian strike on civilian bus in northern Ukraine kills nine

“Russia could be in a position to pose a significant military challenge to Nato allies, particularly the Baltic states, as early as 2027,” www.thetimes.com/uk/defence/a...

“Russia could be in a position to pose a significant military challenge to Nato allies, particularly the Baltic states, as early as 2027,” www.thetimes.com/uk/defence/a...

We didn’t forget about journalist Jamal Khashoggi, did we? Murdered inside a Saudi consulate. Dismembered. Then a full-on coverup, sanctioned at the highest levels.

Elite status doesn’t excuse war crimes. The honour of a regiment isn’t preserved by silence but by confronting its darkest chapters. Britain like Australia must face this head-on. Not with spin. With truth. When you unleash the dogs of war… www.thetimes.com/uk/defence/a...

Elite status doesn’t excuse war crimes. The honour of a regiment isn’t preserved by silence but by confronting its darkest chapters. Britain like Australia must face this head-on. Not with spin. With truth. When you unleash the dogs of war… www.thetimes.com/uk/defence/a...

Australia’s Anthony Albanese handed sweeping mandate in anti-Trump backlash https://www.ft.com/content/b097767c-7f2e-4a54-81ee-449571f4b33b

'Weightless', linocut by contemporary Australian artist and printmaker Rachel Newling #WomensArt

🇺🇦📞 Zelensky spoke with Australian PM Anthony Albanese, thanking him for continued support and discussing Ukraine's needs, including air defense and strengthening the AFU. The leaders also focused on the importance of releasing prisoners and agreed to stay in constant contact.

🇦🇺🇺🇦 I spoke with Prime Minister of Australia Albanese. Strengthening air defence remains our key priority to protect our people, and we count on our partners’ support. We also discussed ways to further enhance Ukraine’s security and defence capabilities.

Who else is just LOVING THE SHIT out of Australia today?

Bravo, Australia! Another Labor win. Like Canada, their conservative leader lost his seat. Kicking the right wing to the curb one Commonwealth country at a time. 🇦🇺🇨🇦

Some really good insights here on how Australian democracy differs from American. It reinforces my belief that we need to have a close look at the way Australia does these things.

Nice job, Australia!

🗣This is the leadership the world needs right now—two nations standing firm against extremism, division, and disinformation.🙏 🗣Canada🇨🇦 & Australia🇦🇺 are proving that unity, compassion, and shared democratic values still have a place in this world🌍. ✔️Together🫂, we protect democracy. #cndpoli #auspol

Australia’s centre-left prime minister, Anthony Albanese, has won a second term with a crushing victory over the opposition, whose rightwing leader, Peter Dutton, failed to brush off comparisons with Donald Trump and ended up losing his own seat.

My day just got a whole lot better! 🥂

My day just got a whole lot better! 🥂