Gay Alcorn
@gayalcorn.bsky.social
Journalist at the Good Weekend. Former editor of The Age, Melbourne.
Waleed is tbe best columnist in the country. Glad he’s hanging on tight to liberal democratic principles. www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
I was intimidated by anti-immigration protesters. But rules can’t depend on the cause
It’s common for me to be recognised in public, and in my experience, that can go one of two ways: it can exempt me from people’s prejudice because I’m familiar, or it can heighten it because I symboli...
www.theage.com.au
October 23, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Waleed is tbe best columnist in the country. Glad he’s hanging on tight to liberal democratic principles. www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
Well overdue for media to ban “drops” by political parties that insist no third party comment can be sought. Insidious, does not serve readers. (The Age banned them at a state level, or at the very least discloses that that was a condition for the story). Time for it to end in Canberra.
September 8, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Well overdue for media to ban “drops” by political parties that insist no third party comment can be sought. Insidious, does not serve readers. (The Age banned them at a state level, or at the very least discloses that that was a condition for the story). Time for it to end in Canberra.
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My op-ed in tomorrow's
@theageaustralia.bsky.social
on revelations that the IRGC were behind a series of antisemitic attacks in Australia, including the firebombing of Melbourne's Adass Israel synagogue
www.theage.com.au/national/whe...
@theageaustralia.bsky.social
on revelations that the IRGC were behind a series of antisemitic attacks in Australia, including the firebombing of Melbourne's Adass Israel synagogue
www.theage.com.au/national/whe...
When I was jailed in Iran, the interrogator showed me a list of Australian sites and began asking questions
Typed on the piece of paper were the addresses of synagogues and Jewish organisations in Melbourne. He wanted to know if I’d visited any of them, and if so, what was inside.
www.theage.com.au
August 26, 2025 at 10:29 AM
My op-ed in tomorrow's
@theageaustralia.bsky.social
on revelations that the IRGC were behind a series of antisemitic attacks in Australia, including the firebombing of Melbourne's Adass Israel synagogue
www.theage.com.au/national/whe...
@theageaustralia.bsky.social
on revelations that the IRGC were behind a series of antisemitic attacks in Australia, including the firebombing of Melbourne's Adass Israel synagogue
www.theage.com.au/national/whe...
Excellent and revealing. (May be paywalled, but support local media if you can.) www.theage.com.au/national/whe...
When I was jailed in Iran, the interrogator showed me a list of Australian sites and began asking questions
Typed on the piece of paper were the addresses of synagogues and Jewish organisations in Melbourne. He wanted to know if I’d visited any of them, and if so, what was inside.
www.theage.com.au
August 26, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Excellent and revealing. (May be paywalled, but support local media if you can.) www.theage.com.au/national/whe...
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You're likely to hear a lot about Australia and climate and emissions next month.
Here's part of the backdrop.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Here's part of the backdrop.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
What is happening with Australia’s emissions? Electricity is improving. Transport is not
According to latest government figures, heat-trapping pollution dropped by 1.4% in the year to March
www.theguardian.com
August 25, 2025 at 7:58 AM
You're likely to hear a lot about Australia and climate and emissions next month.
Here's part of the backdrop.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Here's part of the backdrop.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Curious as to why the suppressed evidence in the Patterson trial was released to the media given appeal process not yet over. Was it explained? May have missed it.
August 25, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Curious as to why the suppressed evidence in the Patterson trial was released to the media given appeal process not yet over. Was it explained? May have missed it.
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Not the headline I was expecting to read this morning
Widespread government staffing cuts spearheaded by DOGE have fueled ant smugglers in the US.
Government Staffing Cuts Have Fueled an Ant-Smuggling Boom
“It’s getting out of hand,” one seller says. “They realize the US market is a gold mine.”
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August 24, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Not the headline I was expecting to read this morning
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Adam Morton alwayd worth reading www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Voices arguing that climate action is a waste of time are getting louder. Here’s why they are wrong | Clear Air
Optimism may be hard to come by, but the evidence shows some progress on emissions is not just possible – it’s happening before our eyes
www.theguardian.com
August 20, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Adam Morton alwayd worth reading www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Just a thought: what if we in the media forgot about politics of politics this term and just reported and analysed policy using all our skills to make it relevant and interesting. Nothing else. What would happen? Worth the experiment?
July 28, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Just a thought: what if we in the media forgot about politics of politics this term and just reported and analysed policy using all our skills to make it relevant and interesting. Nothing else. What would happen? Worth the experiment?
This was a challenging piece! Came out of it determined to write more on climate change. (Paywalled) www.theage.com.au/environment/...
First, she quit sugar. Now, she’s ditched ‘hopium’: Sarah Wilson’s urgent new mission
The self-described renegade’s career has taken her from teen model to magazine editor to bestselling author. Her new focus: civilisational collapse.
www.theage.com.au
July 25, 2025 at 2:49 AM
This was a challenging piece! Came out of it determined to write more on climate change. (Paywalled) www.theage.com.au/environment/...
Will listen. Am glad you acknowledge that there is excellent journalism being done, every day. Investigative, beat reporting, etc. every day. I noticed no mention of Murdoch media, but assume it won’t be ignored. The UK and US elections considered podcast elections. Here? What has been interesting?
Here’s a write up from Crikey on our new venture and what we’re hoping to achieve in the media landscape www.crikey.com.au/2025/04/30/a...
Australian media is in shambles, and the ABC's audience is geriatric. Could this new venture be Media Watch for the youth?
Scott Mitchell and Osman Faruqi were part of some of the biggest media outlets in the country. Now they've gone independent to critique the crisis of Australian media.
www.crikey.com.au
April 30, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Will listen. Am glad you acknowledge that there is excellent journalism being done, every day. Investigative, beat reporting, etc. every day. I noticed no mention of Murdoch media, but assume it won’t be ignored. The UK and US elections considered podcast elections. Here? What has been interesting?
I love Australia, and I hope every Australian politician watches this. We too can raise our ambition during this turning point in history.
WATCH: Canadian Prime Minister isn’t a natural politician or orator, but I think you should watch his speech after last night’s victory. A bit nervous, humble, authentic, personal, casually funny, strong, ambitious, unifying, & in the end, truly inspiring.
The leader we need.
youtu.be/956Z6mnuOTQ
The leader we need.
youtu.be/956Z6mnuOTQ
Liberal Leader Mark Carney delivers victory speech
YouTube video by National Post
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April 30, 2025 at 12:33 AM
I love Australia, and I hope every Australian politician watches this. We too can raise our ambition during this turning point in history.
This is good. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Opinion | Tariffs, immigration, and Trump’s First 100 Days: 14 Former Democratic Voters Discuss (Gift Article)
The participants discuss President Trump’s second first 100 days in office.
www.nytimes.com
April 29, 2025 at 11:39 PM
This is good. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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Preferential voting is described as a strength of Australia’s electoral system. But how does it actually work? We track every vote, every round from the last count in the ultra-marginal seat of Bennelong.
Inside the count in Australia's most marginal electorate
Preferential voting is described as a strength of Australia’s electoral system. But how does it actually work? We track every vote, every round from the last count in the ultra-marginal seat of Bennel...
www.smh.com.au
April 29, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Preferential voting is described as a strength of Australia’s electoral system. But how does it actually work? We track every vote, every round from the last count in the ultra-marginal seat of Bennelong.
Canadian election not well reported here, but it has been fascinating and globally important. Will watch with interest.
April 29, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Canadian election not well reported here, but it has been fascinating and globally important. Will watch with interest.
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What is the cost of a carton of climate inaction?
April 28, 2025 at 10:54 PM
What is the cost of a carton of climate inaction?
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Media Watch has been very good lately. www.abc.net.au/mediawatch/e...
Ep 12 - ABC Radio chair-bound - Media Watch
An old-school comedian reaches out to an old acquaintance - ABC Chair Kim Williams - for help scoring interviews.
www.abc.net.au
April 28, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Media Watch has been very good lately. www.abc.net.au/mediawatch/e...
Gem from Ross Gittins. (Is Ross on here?) www.theage.com.au/business/the...
Voters’ unasked question: Which party do I want deciding wages policy?
For an election dominated by cost-of-living sloganeering, neither Labor nor the Coalition has bothered to utter a word on wages.
www.theage.com.au
April 28, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Gem from Ross Gittins. (Is Ross on here?) www.theage.com.au/business/the...
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‘Labor is more likely to boost the rate of home ownership. The Coalition will allow wealthier people to buy bigger homes than otherwise.’
@BrendanCoates from @GrattanInst compares the major parties’ housing policies.
www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
#auspol #Election2025 #Insiders
@BrendanCoates from @GrattanInst compares the major parties’ housing policies.
www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
#auspol #Election2025 #Insiders
The housing affordability stumbling block being ignored by both major parties
Housing affordability has become a key issue this election campaign — but those in the industry say the major parties' competing policies don't address one crucial problem.
www.sbs.com.au
April 26, 2025 at 10:53 PM
‘Labor is more likely to boost the rate of home ownership. The Coalition will allow wealthier people to buy bigger homes than otherwise.’
@BrendanCoates from @GrattanInst compares the major parties’ housing policies.
www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
#auspol #Election2025 #Insiders
@BrendanCoates from @GrattanInst compares the major parties’ housing policies.
www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
#auspol #Election2025 #Insiders
Had a conversation with pollster and former Labor strategist Kos Samaras about Labor bleeding in its heartland seats over many years, like many other centre left parties. podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/g...
Inside the battle to retain Labor's traditional heartland voters
Podcast Episode · Good Weekend Talks · 25/04/2025 · 39m
podcasts.apple.com
April 26, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Had a conversation with pollster and former Labor strategist Kos Samaras about Labor bleeding in its heartland seats over many years, like many other centre left parties. podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/g...
Did a deep dive into Labor bleeding working class votes over more than a decade. Same trend globally for Social Dem parties. Can Labor turn it around? www.theage.com.au/politics/fed...
Support for Labor in its heartland has been waning. Can it win the battlers back?
Labor has been bleeding rusted-on, working-class voters in traditionally safe seats for years. What’s gone wrong, and can the party turn it around?
www.theage.com.au
April 25, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Did a deep dive into Labor bleeding working class votes over more than a decade. Same trend globally for Social Dem parties. Can Labor turn it around? www.theage.com.au/politics/fed...
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Check out how the anchors of CBS Evening News ended their broadcast tonight:
April 23, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Check out how the anchors of CBS Evening News ended their broadcast tonight:
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Peter Dutton has overseen an attempt by the Liberals to win over blue-collar workers, small businesspeople and women from the Labor Party — but it looks like the ALP's voting bloc has stayed largely intact from 2022.
Whatever happened to Peter Dutton’s would-be workers’ party?
www.crikey.com.au
April 23, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Peter Dutton has overseen an attempt by the Liberals to win over blue-collar workers, small businesspeople and women from the Labor Party — but it looks like the ALP's voting bloc has stayed largely intact from 2022.
Just recorded my first podcast with Good Weekend Talks, to go out Saturday. Was with the redoubtable Kos Samaras about Labor and the challenges for social democratic parties globally. More fun than it sounds! (hopefully). @theageaustralia.bsky.social
April 23, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Just recorded my first podcast with Good Weekend Talks, to go out Saturday. Was with the redoubtable Kos Samaras about Labor and the challenges for social democratic parties globally. More fun than it sounds! (hopefully). @theageaustralia.bsky.social