Anastrophist
@anastrophic.bsky.social
Affect theory, contagion, mimeticism, feminist thought, experimentalism
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“The easy thing for the RBA to do is raise rates, point to the overall inflation figures and hope no one looks any further. The smart move is to look closer, and wait,” writes Greg Jericho, Chief Economist at The Australia Institute.
Read more on The Point: https://theaus.in/49O0mE3
Read more on The Point: https://theaus.in/49O0mE3
January 30, 2026 at 12:41 AM
“The easy thing for the RBA to do is raise rates, point to the overall inflation figures and hope no one looks any further. The smart move is to look closer, and wait,” writes Greg Jericho, Chief Economist at The Australia Institute.
Read more on The Point: https://theaus.in/49O0mE3
Read more on The Point: https://theaus.in/49O0mE3
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Albo will spend the next week defending this and ever-more closely tying his own reputation to it. To understand why he would do so, remember that he always - always - chooses the line of least resistance as he perceives it.
January 29, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Albo will spend the next week defending this and ever-more closely tying his own reputation to it. To understand why he would do so, remember that he always - always - chooses the line of least resistance as he perceives it.
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How is hosting Isaac Herzog next month any different to hosting Ratko Mladić at some time during the period 1992 and 1995, @albomp.bsky.social?
It's not, you know. Say what you like about Whitlam—at least Gough's legacy is not complicity in a genocide and hosting genocidaires. #auspol
It's not, you know. Say what you like about Whitlam—at least Gough's legacy is not complicity in a genocide and hosting genocidaires. #auspol
January 29, 2026 at 10:14 PM
How is hosting Isaac Herzog next month any different to hosting Ratko Mladić at some time during the period 1992 and 1995, @albomp.bsky.social?
It's not, you know. Say what you like about Whitlam—at least Gough's legacy is not complicity in a genocide and hosting genocidaires. #auspol
It's not, you know. Say what you like about Whitlam—at least Gough's legacy is not complicity in a genocide and hosting genocidaires. #auspol
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LNP failed to introduce GST on first attempt but subsequently legislated it.
@australianlabor.bsky.social failed to secure support for changes to negative gearing & franking credits, but despite glaring need @albomp.bsky.social is too gutless to pursue it
#auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
@australianlabor.bsky.social failed to secure support for changes to negative gearing & franking credits, but despite glaring need @albomp.bsky.social is too gutless to pursue it
#auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Australia spends more on tax breaks for landlords than social housing, homelessness and rent assistance combined
Exclusive: Acoss report shows property investors received $12.3bn in tax concessions in 2025, while the share of social housing dropped to a record low
www.theguardian.com
January 29, 2026 at 10:17 PM
LNP failed to introduce GST on first attempt but subsequently legislated it.
@australianlabor.bsky.social failed to secure support for changes to negative gearing & franking credits, but despite glaring need @albomp.bsky.social is too gutless to pursue it
#auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
@australianlabor.bsky.social failed to secure support for changes to negative gearing & franking credits, but despite glaring need @albomp.bsky.social is too gutless to pursue it
#auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Very close to 100% #renewable electricity is feasible for Australia’s main #grid at reasonable cost using just several hours of storage. Four years of #data proves this is so.
Near 100 pct renewable electricity for Australia’s main grid is achievable and affordable: Year 4 update
Very close to 100% renewable electricity is feasible for Australia’s main grid at reasonable cost using just several hours of storage. Four years of data proves this is so.
reneweconomy.com.au
January 29, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Very close to 100% #renewable electricity is feasible for Australia’s main #grid at reasonable cost using just several hours of storage. Four years of #data proves this is so.
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The canaries are emerging; this could become one of the greatest own goals in Australian political history.
The Government’s invitation for President Herzog to visit must be rescinded - it will cause immense distress to many who have lost relatives in Gaza. This is a time to build social cohesion not blow it out of the water ! 💦
January 29, 2026 at 11:14 PM
The canaries are emerging; this could become one of the greatest own goals in Australian political history.
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January 30, 2026 at 1:12 AM
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For a smart man, @albomp.bsky.social can certainly make some really stupid decisions. Just tell him, there are no votes in this incredibly divisive decision.
January 29, 2026 at 11:18 PM
For a smart man, @albomp.bsky.social can certainly make some really stupid decisions. Just tell him, there are no votes in this incredibly divisive decision.
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Also Denis, if they're not going to report the aged care cases to the public that means aged care will likely no longer be required to test and report COVID cases 😢 😡.
January 20, 2026 at 11:48 PM
Also Denis, if they're not going to report the aged care cases to the public that means aged care will likely no longer be required to test and report COVID cases 😢 😡.
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The discontinued Aged Care data was the basis of my "risk estimate", so I will not be able to continue producing that analysis.
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Australian COVID-19 weekly stats update:
The risk estimate increased a touch to 0.1% “Currently Infectious”, or 1-in-812.
That implies a 4% chance that someone is infectious in a group of 30.
#COVID19 #SARSCoV2 #Australia
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The risk estimate increased a touch to 0.1% “Currently Infectious”, or 1-in-812.
That implies a 4% chance that someone is infectious in a group of 30.
#COVID19 #SARSCoV2 #Australia
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January 22, 2026 at 6:05 AM
The discontinued Aged Care data was the basis of my "risk estimate", so I will not be able to continue producing that analysis.
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"The Australian Government has made a decision to no longer publish data about COVID-19 cases in Australian residential aged care facilities on a weekly basis."
@healthgovau.bsky.social @markbutlermp.bsky.social
@healthgovau.bsky.social @markbutlermp.bsky.social
January 20, 2026 at 11:07 PM
"The Australian Government has made a decision to no longer publish data about COVID-19 cases in Australian residential aged care facilities on a weekly basis."
@healthgovau.bsky.social @markbutlermp.bsky.social
@healthgovau.bsky.social @markbutlermp.bsky.social
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This scenario raises the risk of rapid reinfections, for those relying on disease-acquired immunity.
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January 28, 2026 at 3:26 AM
This scenario raises the risk of rapid reinfections, for those relying on disease-acquired immunity.
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Here's the latest variant picture for Australia, to early January.
The overall view is muddied by patchy sequencing volumes. BA.3.2.* "Cicada", NB.1.8.1.* "Nimbus", JN.1.* +DeFLuQE (led by PE.1.4) and XFG.* "Stratus" all finished in the 22-26% range.
#COVID19 #SARSCoV2 #Australia #BA_3_2
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The overall view is muddied by patchy sequencing volumes. BA.3.2.* "Cicada", NB.1.8.1.* "Nimbus", JN.1.* +DeFLuQE (led by PE.1.4) and XFG.* "Stratus" all finished in the 22-26% range.
#COVID19 #SARSCoV2 #Australia #BA_3_2
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January 28, 2026 at 3:26 AM
Here's the latest variant picture for Australia, to early January.
The overall view is muddied by patchy sequencing volumes. BA.3.2.* "Cicada", NB.1.8.1.* "Nimbus", JN.1.* +DeFLuQE (led by PE.1.4) and XFG.* "Stratus" all finished in the 22-26% range.
#COVID19 #SARSCoV2 #Australia #BA_3_2
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The overall view is muddied by patchy sequencing volumes. BA.3.2.* "Cicada", NB.1.8.1.* "Nimbus", JN.1.* +DeFLuQE (led by PE.1.4) and XFG.* "Stratus" all finished in the 22-26% range.
#COVID19 #SARSCoV2 #Australia #BA_3_2
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Guy who goes to Pagan Money Apocalypse Church (Christian):
Opinion | Scott Morrison has claimed “Islamic institutions” need to be held to account for “radicalised extremist Islam”. This Islamophobic rhetoric will only embolden the racists in this country, writes Ramia Abdo Sultan.
Scott Morrison’s Islamophobic rhetoric tells racists their hatred merely echoes a national concern
If we are serious about safety and the community coming together, we must stop outsourcing fear to Muslim communities and start confronting the real drivers of violence.
www.crikey.com.au
January 29, 2026 at 3:04 AM
Guy who goes to Pagan Money Apocalypse Church (Christian):
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The folly of inviting Israel’s President, Isaac Herzog, to Australia.
My column for the ABC.
My column for the ABC.
Why the looming visit of Israeli president Isaac Herzog may backfire on Anthony Albanese - ABC Religion & Ethics
The Prime Minister is not known for taking big risks — but the visit of Isaac Herzog risks jeopardising his government’s efforts to address escalating tensions within the Australian community over Gaz...
www.abc.net.au
January 29, 2026 at 3:09 AM
The folly of inviting Israel’s President, Isaac Herzog, to Australia.
My column for the ABC.
My column for the ABC.
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🧵 Farage’s Reform in the UK is supported by billionaires and built on driving bigotry, particularly Islamophobia. Gina Rinehart’s One Nation 😳 is following the same route.
Bigotry is surging in the UK. We’ve seen where this politics has taken the US. #auspol
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Bigotry is surging in the UK. We’ve seen where this politics has taken the US. #auspol
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MAGA politics being fostered in Australia and the UK
There are many parallels between the growth of Nigel Farage's Reform in the UK and Pauline Hanson's One Nation. They deserve our focus.
open.substack.com
January 29, 2026 at 3:13 AM
🧵 Farage’s Reform in the UK is supported by billionaires and built on driving bigotry, particularly Islamophobia. Gina Rinehart’s One Nation 😳 is following the same route.
Bigotry is surging in the UK. We’ve seen where this politics has taken the US. #auspol
open.substack.com/pub/lucyham2...
Bigotry is surging in the UK. We’ve seen where this politics has taken the US. #auspol
open.substack.com/pub/lucyham2...
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Stop the Genocide! Israel's President Herzog is not welcome here! Scrap the anti-protest laws.
Pro-Palestine Rally Sun 01Feb26 1pm
Hyde Park North, Sydney
#EndTheOccupation #FreePalestine
Pro-Palestine Rally Sun 01Feb26 1pm
Hyde Park North, Sydney
#EndTheOccupation #FreePalestine
January 22, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Stop the Genocide! Israel's President Herzog is not welcome here! Scrap the anti-protest laws.
Pro-Palestine Rally Sun 01Feb26 1pm
Hyde Park North, Sydney
#EndTheOccupation #FreePalestine
Pro-Palestine Rally Sun 01Feb26 1pm
Hyde Park North, Sydney
#EndTheOccupation #FreePalestine
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Stop the Genocide! Israel's President Herzog is not welcome here! Scrap the anti-protest laws.
Pro-Palestine Rally Sun 01Feb26 1pm
Hyde Park North, Sydney
#EndTheOccupation #FreePalestine
Pro-Palestine Rally Sun 01Feb26 1pm
Hyde Park North, Sydney
#EndTheOccupation #FreePalestine
January 29, 2026 at 3:25 AM
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The restrained reaction to a potential mass casualty event at Invasion Day rally in Perth is in stark contrast to the political and media uproar over the Dural caravan hoax, says Oz & Scott.
But if the Perth attack had been against a different demographic..?
podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/w...
But if the Perth attack had been against a different demographic..?
podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/w...
When Is A Bomb Attack Not Terrorism? Plus, the Blake Lively Texts, Hanson's Easy Media Run, and Q&A Returns?!
Podcast Episode · Lamestream · 28/01/2026 · 1h 14m
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January 29, 2026 at 3:30 AM
The restrained reaction to a potential mass casualty event at Invasion Day rally in Perth is in stark contrast to the political and media uproar over the Dural caravan hoax, says Oz & Scott.
But if the Perth attack had been against a different demographic..?
podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/w...
But if the Perth attack had been against a different demographic..?
podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/w...
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Another excellent TrueNorth today - & our 470th weekday send.
Don't miss the must see stories that should be on today's front pages.
Sign up to TrueNorth here #auspol > truenorthnews.substack.com
Don't miss the must see stories that should be on today's front pages.
Sign up to TrueNorth here #auspol > truenorthnews.substack.com
TrueNorth Weekday Independent News Update | Substack
Get your 4pm weekday update on the stories of the day that actually matter. TrueNorth curates the best news and views from Australia’s top independent journalists and commentators - delivered straight...
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January 29, 2026 at 3:49 AM
Another excellent TrueNorth today - & our 470th weekday send.
Don't miss the must see stories that should be on today's front pages.
Sign up to TrueNorth here #auspol > truenorthnews.substack.com
Don't miss the must see stories that should be on today's front pages.
Sign up to TrueNorth here #auspol > truenorthnews.substack.com