John Flint
@flinty01.bsky.social
Investigative journalist, Dad, Chelsea FC fanatic, gigging drummer, and whippet slave. Views are my own.
My story: thewest.com.au/news/health/...
Rogue dentist’s patients in pain and heavily out of pocket
The dentist at the centre of a scandal involving 132 dumped and desperate patients had been ordered to undertake education by the industry regulator in 2021 following complaints about his work.
thewest.com.au
May 13, 2025 at 5:08 AM
My story: thewest.com.au/news/health/...
My latest story on this racket: thewest.com.au/lifestyle/su...
Greedy dentists gaming the system is a national trend
A lot of dentists are getting richer from gaming the ‘compassionate release of super’, but patients aren’t necessarily getting better teeth.
thewest.com.au
May 13, 2025 at 5:06 AM
My latest story on this racket: thewest.com.au/lifestyle/su...
My story: thewest.com.au/news/health/...
The patients left in pain after dental practice’s collapse
More than 130 dental patients — many in pain and discomfort — are stuck in limbo following the collapse of a leading Perth dental practice in which $7.1 million was syphoned out by its now-deceased ow...
thewest.com.au
May 1, 2025 at 10:16 AM
My story: thewest.com.au/news/health/...
My story on the crazy war splitting the community in Esperance, Australia, which also includes a video report. thewest.com.au/news/wa/espe...
Inside Esperance’s bitter war over marine park plan
The spread of misinformation and conspiracy theories has tipped petrol on the controversy surrounding a contentious marine park on WA’s south coast.
thewest.com.au
April 15, 2025 at 5:37 AM
My story on the crazy war splitting the community in Esperance, Australia, which also includes a video report. thewest.com.au/news/wa/espe...
Reposted by John Flint
This is what happens when you have an entire cabinet full of folks who would NEVER pass a regular security clearance.
Led by a president who would never be able to pass one either.
Led by a president who would never be able to pass one either.
March 26, 2025 at 2:50 AM
This is what happens when you have an entire cabinet full of folks who would NEVER pass a regular security clearance.
Led by a president who would never be able to pass one either.
Led by a president who would never be able to pass one either.
Reposted by John Flint
Reposted by John Flint
This online story from the weekend includes my very first attempt at video journalism. For an old print hack (35 years in the news biz), who started out on a typewriter, I'm enjoying learning new ways to tell my stories. thewest.com.au/business/pro...
Weary first homeowners ‘trapped’ in a renovation nightmare
Having escaped the rental market, this group of first homebuyers should have been celebrating. Instead, they’ve been mauled by Perth’s housing crisis – dodgy builds, poor oversight and greedy develope...
thewest.com.au
March 11, 2025 at 8:43 AM
This online story from the weekend includes my very first attempt at video journalism. For an old print hack (35 years in the news biz), who started out on a typewriter, I'm enjoying learning new ways to tell my stories. thewest.com.au/business/pro...
Reposted by John Flint
We know Trump & Elon are corrupt. We’ve learned even more in the past 48 hours:
🚙 Trump’s State Department tried to funnel $400 million to Tesla.
💰 Elon received $38 billion in government contracts, loans, & tax credits.
🛰️ The FAA gave a contract to Elon’s company Starlink, worth billions.
🚙 Trump’s State Department tried to funnel $400 million to Tesla.
💰 Elon received $38 billion in government contracts, loans, & tax credits.
🛰️ The FAA gave a contract to Elon’s company Starlink, worth billions.
February 26, 2025 at 4:17 PM
We know Trump & Elon are corrupt. We’ve learned even more in the past 48 hours:
🚙 Trump’s State Department tried to funnel $400 million to Tesla.
💰 Elon received $38 billion in government contracts, loans, & tax credits.
🛰️ The FAA gave a contract to Elon’s company Starlink, worth billions.
🚙 Trump’s State Department tried to funnel $400 million to Tesla.
💰 Elon received $38 billion in government contracts, loans, & tax credits.
🛰️ The FAA gave a contract to Elon’s company Starlink, worth billions.
Reposted by John Flint
"History will remember this day— when an American President and Vice President abandoned all we stand for."
February 28, 2025 at 9:25 PM
"History will remember this day— when an American President and Vice President abandoned all we stand for."
Reposted by John Flint
This is Winston Churchill visiting the White House during World War II.
Funny how he isn’t wearing a suit either. Almost like he was a wartime leader defending his country from being slaughtered and wiped out by an authoritarian aggressor.
Funny how he isn’t wearing a suit either. Almost like he was a wartime leader defending his country from being slaughtered and wiped out by an authoritarian aggressor.
March 1, 2025 at 1:59 AM
This is Winston Churchill visiting the White House during World War II.
Funny how he isn’t wearing a suit either. Almost like he was a wartime leader defending his country from being slaughtered and wiped out by an authoritarian aggressor.
Funny how he isn’t wearing a suit either. Almost like he was a wartime leader defending his country from being slaughtered and wiped out by an authoritarian aggressor.
Reposted by John Flint
Reposted by John Flint
It is kind of ironic that Trump wants Canada as his 51st state, but all of his efforts appear to be turning America into Russia’s 47th oblast.
February 21, 2025 at 12:33 AM
It is kind of ironic that Trump wants Canada as his 51st state, but all of his efforts appear to be turning America into Russia’s 47th oblast.
www.nytimes.com
February 20, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Reposted by John Flint
Two superpowers opening discussions on the future of a country which one of them is still invading, without that country
February 18, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Two superpowers opening discussions on the future of a country which one of them is still invading, without that country
Reposted by John Flint
February 17, 2025 at 12:05 AM
My story in today’s paper on older Australians getting increasingly hooked on harmful conspiracy theories peddled by lunatics and grifters. thewest.com.au/news/wa/olde...
How older Australians are being drawn into extremism webs
In rural towns as well as cities, growing numbers of over-50s are embracing the lunatic rantings of charismatic leaders in the conspiracy movement.
thewest.com.au
February 9, 2025 at 4:16 AM
My story in today’s paper on older Australians getting increasingly hooked on harmful conspiracy theories peddled by lunatics and grifters. thewest.com.au/news/wa/olde...
Reposted by John Flint
Criticism and concern spread across both sides of the aisle Tuesday night following President Donald Trump’s announcement that the United States “will take over the Gaza Strip.”
'Deranged' and 'problematic': Bipartisan lawmakers bash Trump's Gaza proposal
Trump said Tuesday night the U.S. "will take over Gaza" and send in troops "if necessary."
www.nbcnews.com
February 5, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Criticism and concern spread across both sides of the aisle Tuesday night following President Donald Trump’s announcement that the United States “will take over the Gaza Strip.”