Ebony Bennett
@ebonybennett.bsky.social
Deputy Director of @australiainstitute.org.au host of webinar series & Follow The Money podcast. Easily startled horror fan. Political tragic, amateur TV critic, solo hiking enthusiast. She/her
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Imagine killing your own writers festival rather than admitting you were wrong and reinstating the author you saw fit to remove from your lineup for the soul reason of her nationality
January 9, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Imagine killing your own writers festival rather than admitting you were wrong and reinstating the author you saw fit to remove from your lineup for the soul reason of her nationality
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Trump: “I’m not talking about money for Greenland, yet — I might talk about that, but right now, we are going to do something in Greenland whether they like it or not”
“Whether they like it or not” — those old Epstein habits die hard
“Whether they like it or not” — those old Epstein habits die hard
January 9, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Trump: “I’m not talking about money for Greenland, yet — I might talk about that, but right now, we are going to do something in Greenland whether they like it or not”
“Whether they like it or not” — those old Epstein habits die hard
“Whether they like it or not” — those old Epstein habits die hard
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Best TikTok thing going is the two dudes trying food from every country without leaving NYC. If you haven’t seen them yet, it’s incredible. My favorite so far is last week’s. Legit got me emotional.
January 9, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Best TikTok thing going is the two dudes trying food from every country without leaving NYC. If you haven’t seen them yet, it’s incredible. My favorite so far is last week’s. Legit got me emotional.
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We should be ashamed and embarrassed to be a society in which people will willingingly, actively, point a loaded gun in the face of a fellow citizen.
A free society should be one where government employees don't put a gun to your face when you're exercising a core tenet of said society: free speech
A free society should be one where government employees don't put a gun to your face when you're exercising a core tenet of said society: free speech
January 9, 2026 at 4:24 PM
We should be ashamed and embarrassed to be a society in which people will willingingly, actively, point a loaded gun in the face of a fellow citizen.
A free society should be one where government employees don't put a gun to your face when you're exercising a core tenet of said society: free speech
A free society should be one where government employees don't put a gun to your face when you're exercising a core tenet of said society: free speech
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The Adelaide Writers Festival now wrecked by the Adelaide Festival Board, half of which was appointed late last year: a marketing executive; a former politician; a local councillor/real estate agent; an airport manager; a lawyer; a media consultant; and a banker. Another public arts takeover fiasco.
January 10, 2026 at 12:11 AM
The Adelaide Writers Festival now wrecked by the Adelaide Festival Board, half of which was appointed late last year: a marketing executive; a former politician; a local councillor/real estate agent; an airport manager; a lawyer; a media consultant; and a banker. Another public arts takeover fiasco.
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AOC: “I understand that VP Vance believes shooting a young mother of three in the face three times is an acceptable America that he wants to live in, & I do not — That is a fundamental difference between VP Vance & I — I do not believe the American people should be assassinated in the street”
January 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM
AOC: “I understand that VP Vance believes shooting a young mother of three in the face three times is an acceptable America that he wants to live in, & I do not — That is a fundamental difference between VP Vance & I — I do not believe the American people should be assassinated in the street”
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lol what even are principles
Unfortunately for Malinauskas, the internet remembers. Instagram user beccilove dug out this quote from a few years ago.
January 9, 2026 at 10:33 AM
lol what even are principles
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Well... I guess I'm glad Zionists murdered a writer's festival and not hundred of thousands of children this time
January 9, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Well... I guess I'm glad Zionists murdered a writer's festival and not hundred of thousands of children this time
Blackout in Downer 😬
January 9, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Blackout in Downer 😬
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One of the regular complaints about rooftop solar subsidy schemes is that it only assists those who can afford to invest in rooftop solar - but as this is demonstrating, those subsidies protect the grid for those who can't afford the investment. Rooftop solar has benefit of the commons effects.
'This week has shown the explosive growth of solar power in particular had diminished the risks of blackouts during heatwaves caused by supply shortfalls' www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
From scourge to saviour: How the sun powered the grid through a heatwave
For so long, the pounding sunshine of an Australian heatwave was the grid's biggest threat. It has now become its greatest asset.
www.abc.net.au
January 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM
One of the regular complaints about rooftop solar subsidy schemes is that it only assists those who can afford to invest in rooftop solar - but as this is demonstrating, those subsidies protect the grid for those who can't afford the investment. Rooftop solar has benefit of the commons effects.
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No, it was a successful coup. None of the people who led it were punished, and are in fact back in power, rewarded for their efforts to break the system by running it. Donald Trump is currently the dictator he attempted to become 5 years ago, and it’s because nobody treated trying as a crime.
We must speak plainly: January 6th was an attempted coup. It was an effort to nullify millions of lawful votes and subvert the will of the American people.
January 6, 2026 at 6:26 PM
No, it was a successful coup. None of the people who led it were punished, and are in fact back in power, rewarded for their efforts to break the system by running it. Donald Trump is currently the dictator he attempted to become 5 years ago, and it’s because nobody treated trying as a crime.
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If the Palestine Action hunger strikers die - which they could do at any moment, as they are now very close to the end - it will be the government that killed them. Today’s column explains why. Please share, and write urgently to your MP.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Let’s be clear: if the Palestine Action hunger strikers die, the government will bear moral responsibility | George Monbiot
The three remaining hunger strikers have been convicted of nothing. Yet with astonishing cruelty, ministers refuse to listen to their reasonable demands, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
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January 7, 2026 at 8:07 AM
If the Palestine Action hunger strikers die - which they could do at any moment, as they are now very close to the end - it will be the government that killed them. Today’s column explains why. Please share, and write urgently to your MP.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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"Wait. No. What? Some hate speech we are pretty cool with actually" says Coalition. www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
Coalition doesn’t ‘need to see’ sexuality protections in hate speech reforms, says Ley
The opposition leader says reforms to the country’s vilification laws must be focused solely on Islamic extremism and antisemitism.
www.smh.com.au
January 7, 2026 at 8:48 AM
"Wait. No. What? Some hate speech we are pretty cool with actually" says Coalition. www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
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I am a non-seroconverter for the measles vaccine. This means I have no immunity to measles despite being vaccinated multiple times. By ensuring your vaccinations are up to date you help limit the spread of measles, which by extension protects non-seeocoverters such as myself
*sigh*
Reminder: Are your vaccinations up to date? Are your children's vaccinations also up to date?
Reminder: Are your vaccinations up to date? Are your children's vaccinations also up to date?
If you were in Perth between the 6th and 27th Dec. 2025, check the measles alert and listed sites www.health.wa.gov.au/news/2025/me...
January 5, 2026 at 1:56 PM
I am a non-seroconverter for the measles vaccine. This means I have no immunity to measles despite being vaccinated multiple times. By ensuring your vaccinations are up to date you help limit the spread of measles, which by extension protects non-seeocoverters such as myself
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Grant Hackett calling for a royal commission?! Because values?!
Accused of domestic violence, smashed his house up, lost in the casino out of control drunk, groped a fellow passenger’s nipple on a plane, too dangerous for his own family …that Grant Hackett?
Accused of domestic violence, smashed his house up, lost in the casino out of control drunk, groped a fellow passenger’s nipple on a plane, too dangerous for his own family …that Grant Hackett?
January 4, 2026 at 5:27 AM
Grant Hackett calling for a royal commission?! Because values?!
Accused of domestic violence, smashed his house up, lost in the casino out of control drunk, groped a fellow passenger’s nipple on a plane, too dangerous for his own family …that Grant Hackett?
Accused of domestic violence, smashed his house up, lost in the casino out of control drunk, groped a fellow passenger’s nipple on a plane, too dangerous for his own family …that Grant Hackett?
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Having killed hundreds of aid workers, Israel is now completely banning 37 aid orgs from entering Gaza, including Doctors Without Borders, Save the Children, Oxfam, Caritas, and World Vision. This is an obvious war crime and thousands will die.
Any comment from our government?
Any comment from our government?
'Simply unprecedented': Israel banning dozens of charities from Gaza
The Israeli government says the organisations have not met new requirements, which include recognising Israel as a Jewish and democratic state and banning any so-called "de-legitimisation" of Israel.
www.abc.net.au
December 31, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Having killed hundreds of aid workers, Israel is now completely banning 37 aid orgs from entering Gaza, including Doctors Without Borders, Save the Children, Oxfam, Caritas, and World Vision. This is an obvious war crime and thousands will die.
Any comment from our government?
Any comment from our government?
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Yikes. Yes, read this.
Sobering essay worth the time … www.nytimes.com/2025/12/28/o...
Opinion | When A.I. Took My Job, I Bought a Chain Saw
www.nytimes.com
December 31, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Yikes. Yes, read this.
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The richest 10% of Australian households get more money from the capital gains tax discount than the government spends on Jobseeker, the childcare subsidy, government schools or higher education - nearly $4.5bn more than it would cost to include dental in Medicare.
Treasury figures reveal $18 billion capital gains windfall for Australia’s richest 10 per cent
The latest tax expenditure figures released on Friday by the Treasury department show this financial year the richest 10 percent of Australians will receive $18bn worth of tax breaks from the capital ...
thepoint.com.au
December 28, 2025 at 9:59 PM
The richest 10% of Australian households get more money from the capital gains tax discount than the government spends on Jobseeker, the childcare subsidy, government schools or higher education - nearly $4.5bn more than it would cost to include dental in Medicare.
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In absolutely no way, shape or form should anything resembling or approaching a private militia be allowed to operate in Australia with any government imprimatur. This is kicked in the head by a donkey stuff www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Minns government ‘actively’ considering if Jewish security group should be armed after Bondi attack
NSW premier also announces police will carry long-arm rifles at major New Year’s Eve event in Sydney
www.theguardian.com
December 29, 2025 at 4:30 AM
In absolutely no way, shape or form should anything resembling or approaching a private militia be allowed to operate in Australia with any government imprimatur. This is kicked in the head by a donkey stuff www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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News out today shows big utes designed to cary cargo are better at killing pedestrians than smaller vehicles designed to cary people
did you know the popularity of these behemoths is based on a range of subsidies?
But the govt is inquiring into subsidies for EVs…
thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
did you know the popularity of these behemoths is based on a range of subsidies?
But the govt is inquiring into subsidies for EVs…
thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
Australia’s sales of big cars are out of control
Australia has a big “big car” problem; we have too many SUVs and utes, and we keep getting lots more of them.
thepoint.com.au
December 27, 2025 at 10:36 PM
News out today shows big utes designed to cary cargo are better at killing pedestrians than smaller vehicles designed to cary people
did you know the popularity of these behemoths is based on a range of subsidies?
But the govt is inquiring into subsidies for EVs…
thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
did you know the popularity of these behemoths is based on a range of subsidies?
But the govt is inquiring into subsidies for EVs…
thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
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“After a 10-month exhaustive, rigorous investigative process, I have been cleared of all allegations raised against me & my employment suspension has been lifted & my ARC Future Fellowship reinstated”
Pretty poor to subject a scholar on a prestigious Future Fellowship to this on such flimsy grounds
Pretty poor to subject a scholar on a prestigious Future Fellowship to this on such flimsy grounds
Pro-Palestine academic Randa Abdel-Fattah cleared of wrongdoing after investigation into research grant www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Pro-Palestine academic Randa Abdel-Fattah cleared of wrongdoing after investigation into research grant
A suspension on the grant was lifted earlier this month, after a 10-month investigation into potential conflicts of interest
www.theguardian.com
December 25, 2025 at 10:54 PM
“After a 10-month exhaustive, rigorous investigative process, I have been cleared of all allegations raised against me & my employment suspension has been lifted & my ARC Future Fellowship reinstated”
Pretty poor to subject a scholar on a prestigious Future Fellowship to this on such flimsy grounds
Pretty poor to subject a scholar on a prestigious Future Fellowship to this on such flimsy grounds
They better not kill off Steve
December 26, 2025 at 12:54 AM
They better not kill off Steve
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A beautiful man. Always a privilege to hear him speak, as he often does at rallies.
Incredibly moving interview with Sydney philosophy professor Peter Slezak, son of Holocaust survivors.
“Recognising Palestine was the right thing to do - in fact it was long overdue. How on earth can that be connected to two mass murders who commit an atrocity?”
“Recognising Palestine was the right thing to do - in fact it was long overdue. How on earth can that be connected to two mass murders who commit an atrocity?”
December 24, 2025 at 8:27 AM
A beautiful man. Always a privilege to hear him speak, as he often does at rallies.