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Australian Palestinian farm in the occupied West Bank raided by Israeli settlers
Australian citizen, Palestinian farmer and vigneron Sari Kassis, whose family company Domaine Kassis wines sells both locally and overseas, has reported that over the past two weeks there has been a r...
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November 1, 2025 at 8:29 AM
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11... %26 Irritations MIA PENNY WONG?
Hardly expect remnants of Coalition to hold Albanese to account? Albo & his gutless cabinet actually delivering what was once an LNP agenda.
Crazy we are still looking at what the Coalition is doing when what matters is Labor’s choice
www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...
www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...
Craven, ill-advised and now repeatedly wedged, it's too late for Ley
If there remains who believes Sussan Ley can pull the Liberal Party out of its dissent into the political abyss, please raise your hand.
www.thenewdaily.com.au
October 26, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Hardly expect remnants of Coalition to hold Albanese to account? Albo & his gutless cabinet actually delivering what was once an LNP agenda.
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“Ley wanted an end to live exports until she was deputy leader. She was a friend of Palestine, until she was not. She wanted environmental protections until her party had a tantrum. Those are the issues she had time to think about.”
The blind leading the visually impaired… #Ley is cooked.
#auspol
The blind leading the visually impaired… #Ley is cooked.
#auspol
Crazy we are still looking at what the Coalition is doing when what matters is Labor’s choice
www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...
www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...
Craven, ill-advised and now repeatedly wedged, it's too late for Ley
If there remains who believes Sussan Ley can pull the Liberal Party out of its dissent into the political abyss, please raise your hand.
www.thenewdaily.com.au
October 26, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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When the president is destroying national landmarks, murdering fishermen, raising prices because he's angry over a Reagan video, and kidnapping parents in front of their crying children is probably not an ideal time to have a lazy, completely incompetent legislative branch perpetually on vacation.
October 26, 2025 at 12:06 AM
When the president is destroying national landmarks, murdering fishermen, raising prices because he's angry over a Reagan video, and kidnapping parents in front of their crying children is probably not an ideal time to have a lazy, completely incompetent legislative branch perpetually on vacation.
Shameful. Absolutely not in my name PM! Amazes me
how Albanese (& his govt) have abandoned the principles held by previous Labor governments.
how Albanese (& his govt) have abandoned the principles held by previous Labor governments.
The world did not have to wait for official recognition of a genocide committed by Israel.
I loathe the fact that Australia is selling arms to murder Palestinians.
Another nail in Albanese’s coffin, unless he really steps up . Right now.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
I loathe the fact that Australia is selling arms to murder Palestinians.
Another nail in Albanese’s coffin, unless he really steps up . Right now.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Australia’s $20m ‘iron fist’ deal with Israel’s largest arms company signed two weeks before UN genocide finding
Experts criticise federal government’s contract with Elbit Systems as ‘troubling acceptance’ of Israel’s conduct in Gaza
www.theguardian.com
October 26, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Shameful. Absolutely not in my name PM! Amazes me
how Albanese (& his govt) have abandoned the principles held by previous Labor governments.
how Albanese (& his govt) have abandoned the principles held by previous Labor governments.
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"Australia is also the first nation to surpass 1 GWh of utility battery capacity per million people, launching it into a league of its own, far ahead of China and the United States, each with less than 400 MWh per 1 million people."
Australia becomes world’s third-largest utility battery market
Australia has overtaken the United Kingdom to rank behind China and the United States in utility-scale battery capacity, with 14 GW/37 GWh of projects at or nearing financial close.
www.pv-magazine.com
October 26, 2025 at 7:08 AM
"Australia is also the first nation to surpass 1 GWh of utility battery capacity per million people, launching it into a league of its own, far ahead of China and the United States, each with less than 400 MWh per 1 million people."
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Swearing in isn’t some ceremony. You aren’t a member of Congress until it happens. He knows that.
No phones, no staff, nothing.
I had to escort her into the Capitol on Wed bc Capitol police must treat her as a public visitor until she’s sworn in. And solo visitors aren’t allowed during shutdown!
No phones, no staff, nothing.
I had to escort her into the Capitol on Wed bc Capitol police must treat her as a public visitor until she’s sworn in. And solo visitors aren’t allowed during shutdown!
Johnson: "Grijalva should be working for her constituents right now. I don't know what she's doing. I keep seeing their political stunt videos. She should be in her office. She should be working or in the district for her constituents" (Grijalva is not in fact a Rep. b/c Johnson refuses to seat her)
October 17, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Swearing in isn’t some ceremony. You aren’t a member of Congress until it happens. He knows that.
No phones, no staff, nothing.
I had to escort her into the Capitol on Wed bc Capitol police must treat her as a public visitor until she’s sworn in. And solo visitors aren’t allowed during shutdown!
No phones, no staff, nothing.
I had to escort her into the Capitol on Wed bc Capitol police must treat her as a public visitor until she’s sworn in. And solo visitors aren’t allowed during shutdown!
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Wonderful news. They totally deserve each other.
📢 The former Nationals leaders is in advanced talks to defect from the party. Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce did not deny the discussions were taking place on Friday afternoon.
Joyce in advanced talks with Pauline Hanson to join One Nation
www.theage.com.au
October 17, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Wonderful news. They totally deserve each other.
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At the MED conference in Napoli, the legendary Gideon Levy calls on Europe to sanction Israel "that same way South Africa was sanctioned"
"Until Israelis recognize that Palestinians deserve the same rights as the Jews, nothing will be resolved"
"Until Israelis recognize that Palestinians deserve the same rights as the Jews, nothing will be resolved"
Trita Parsi (@tritaparsi)
At the MED conference in Napoli, the legendary Gideon Levy calls on Europe to sanction Israel "that same way South Africa was sanctioned."
"Until Israelis recognize that Palestinians deserve the same...
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October 17, 2025 at 8:14 AM
At the MED conference in Napoli, the legendary Gideon Levy calls on Europe to sanction Israel "that same way South Africa was sanctioned"
"Until Israelis recognize that Palestinians deserve the same rights as the Jews, nothing will be resolved"
"Until Israelis recognize that Palestinians deserve the same rights as the Jews, nothing will be resolved"
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NO KINGS!
The Australian perspective... "The British themselves would not accept an Australian as a head of state, and it is time we declared at that level who we are, at last."
Thank you,Thomas Keneally!
www.smh.com.au/national/cal...
The Australian perspective... "The British themselves would not accept an Australian as a head of state, and it is time we declared at that level who we are, at last."
Thank you,Thomas Keneally!
www.smh.com.au/national/cal...
Call this a geriatric rant if you wish, but at 90, I’ve decided enough is enough
I’m fond of King Charles but, on my significant birthday, I must declare: I am not his subject. I owe him no allegiance.
www.smh.com.au
October 17, 2025 at 6:43 AM
NO KINGS!
The Australian perspective... "The British themselves would not accept an Australian as a head of state, and it is time we declared at that level who we are, at last."
Thank you,Thomas Keneally!
www.smh.com.au/national/cal...
The Australian perspective... "The British themselves would not accept an Australian as a head of state, and it is time we declared at that level who we are, at last."
Thank you,Thomas Keneally!
www.smh.com.au/national/cal...
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One day the Victorian opposition will drop the anti-trans, anti-treaty, anti-renewables, anti-‘crime’ culture wars, and propose one policy in favour of something.
www.afr.com/politics/pol...
www.afr.com/politics/pol...
Support for Labor in Victoria jumps despite crime fears
Labor is leading the Coalition on a two-party preferred basis by 52 per cent to 48 per cent a year out from the November 2026 election, in a stunning turnaround.
www.afr.com
October 17, 2025 at 7:07 AM
One day the Victorian opposition will drop the anti-trans, anti-treaty, anti-renewables, anti-‘crime’ culture wars, and propose one policy in favour of something.
www.afr.com/politics/pol...
www.afr.com/politics/pol...
Australians have a right to access government information and to understand how decisions are made on their behalf. I just signed this @australiainstitute.org.au petition calling to end government secrecy: nb.australiainstitute.org.au/end_governme...
✍️ ADD YOUR NAME: End Government Secrecy
Australians have a right to access government information and to understand how decisions are made on their behalf. But the Labor Government’s proposed changes to freedom of information laws threaten ...
nb.australiainstitute.org.au
October 17, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Australians have a right to access government information and to understand how decisions are made on their behalf. I just signed this @australiainstitute.org.au petition calling to end government secrecy: nb.australiainstitute.org.au/end_governme...
nb.australiainstitute.org.au/strong_envir... Pathetic that Albo lacks the balls to take on fossil fuel donors and QLD/WA Premiers.
✍️ PETITION: Strong environment laws stop new coal and gas
The Australian public voted for a climate majority at the last election, and we want strong environment laws that can stop new coal and gas.
nb.australiainstitute.org.au
October 16, 2025 at 12:37 AM
nb.australiainstitute.org.au/strong_envir... Pathetic that Albo lacks the balls to take on fossil fuel donors and QLD/WA Premiers.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/comment/edit...
Brilliant assessment of Scott Morrison. 🥴🤢🤮
Brilliant assessment of Scott Morrison. 🥴🤢🤮
The one-man super scheme
Of all the things Scott Morrison does not understand, and the list is long and often embarrassing, somewhat in the shape of his prime ministership, China would rate very close to the top.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
October 11, 2025 at 5:27 AM
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/comment/edit...
Brilliant assessment of Scott Morrison. 🥴🤢🤮
Brilliant assessment of Scott Morrison. 🥴🤢🤮
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Imagine kicking the former national rugby captain out of your sports club instead of the gambling lobby.
To paraphrase Groucho Marx, who'd want to belong to a club that would accept Responsible Wagering Australia as one of its sponsors?
To paraphrase Groucho Marx, who'd want to belong to a club that would accept Responsible Wagering Australia as one of its sponsors?
Making his point for him -- just asking about the power of the gambling lobby gets Senator David Pocock booted from sports club the Prime Minister heads. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Former Wallabies star David Pocock booted from parliamentary sports club
Exclusive: Senator accused of bringing social club into disrepute after raising concerns about its association with betting lobby
www.theguardian.com
October 10, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Imagine kicking the former national rugby captain out of your sports club instead of the gambling lobby.
To paraphrase Groucho Marx, who'd want to belong to a club that would accept Responsible Wagering Australia as one of its sponsors?
To paraphrase Groucho Marx, who'd want to belong to a club that would accept Responsible Wagering Australia as one of its sponsors?
A Tesla executive is leading Australia’s R&D review. That’s not OK. Public roles should serve the people – not billionaires. Add your name to demand Denholm’s resignation and new integrity laws: getup.to/OmJgz4Ukk1f1...
Billionaire Hands off Public Policy!
Tesla's chair is in charge of our tech future - but it should be us shaping policy
getup.to
October 10, 2025 at 4:41 AM
A Tesla executive is leading Australia’s R&D review. That’s not OK. Public roles should serve the people – not billionaires. Add your name to demand Denholm’s resignation and new integrity laws: getup.to/OmJgz4Ukk1f1...
Takes a monster to recognise a monster 😂
News Corp Australia chair says social media platforms are ‘true monsters’ and ‘torment our children’ | News Corporation | The Guardian share.google/9Q9RMbcNrekM.... Newscorpse is far worse! #Auspol #News
News Corp Australia chair says social media platforms are ‘true monsters’ and ‘torment our children’
Michael Miller also says media must unite against second ‘big steal’ by tech companies seeking changes to copyright law to access content for free
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October 8, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Takes a monster to recognise a monster 😂
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/10... %26 Irritations
Hedges Report: NPC Australia caves to Israel Lobby, cancels talk on our betrayal of Palestinian journalists
The National Press Club of Australia cancelled my talk on how the media, by amplifying Israeli lies, have betrayed Palestinian journalists, 278 of whom have been assassinated by Israel.
johnmenadue.com
October 4, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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