Kerry Jaggers 🇦🇺
@kerryjaggers.bsky.social
Navigating the 2020s with trepidation. Canberra is my home 🥰, Ngunnawal country. #auspol
PM Albanese today on RN Breakfast:
“We will have an announcement in a couple of weeks time.
"We are the only inhabited continent on earth that doesn’t have high-speed rail. And certainly Newcastle to Sydney to Canberra to Melbourne makes absolute sense."
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“We will have an announcement in a couple of weeks time.
"We are the only inhabited continent on earth that doesn’t have high-speed rail. And certainly Newcastle to Sydney to Canberra to Melbourne makes absolute sense."
thenightly.com.au/australia/is...
Is Australia finally getting high-speed interstate rail?
The future of Australia’s high-speed rail link, which has been spoken about for years, could be about to get a lot more certain. Here’s why.
thenightly.com.au
February 17, 2026 at 8:22 AM
PM Albanese today on RN Breakfast:
“We will have an announcement in a couple of weeks time.
"We are the only inhabited continent on earth that doesn’t have high-speed rail. And certainly Newcastle to Sydney to Canberra to Melbourne makes absolute sense."
thenightly.com.au/australia/is...
“We will have an announcement in a couple of weeks time.
"We are the only inhabited continent on earth that doesn’t have high-speed rail. And certainly Newcastle to Sydney to Canberra to Melbourne makes absolute sense."
thenightly.com.au/australia/is...
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I have a prediction: Sooner than later, one of Epstein’s victims is going to get fed up with the slow-walking BS, step to a mic, and light a match that sets proverbial asses on fire. When the system stalls long enough...someone decides it’s time. ALWAYS.
February 16, 2026 at 9:57 PM
I have a prediction: Sooner than later, one of Epstein’s victims is going to get fed up with the slow-walking BS, step to a mic, and light a match that sets proverbial asses on fire. When the system stalls long enough...someone decides it’s time. ALWAYS.
Risk mitigation 👇
"UK bank bosses will hold their first meeting to establish a national alternative to Visa and Mastercard, amid growing fears over Donald Trump’s ability to turn off US-owned payment systems."
@albomp.bsky.social
#auspol #TheTrumpFactor
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
"UK bank bosses will hold their first meeting to establish a national alternative to Visa and Mastercard, amid growing fears over Donald Trump’s ability to turn off US-owned payment systems."
@albomp.bsky.social
#auspol #TheTrumpFactor
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
UK bank bosses plan to set up Visa and Mastercard alternative amid Trump fears
Exclusive: First meeting to be held over domestic payments system aimed at reducing reliance on US networks
www.theguardian.com
February 16, 2026 at 11:39 PM
Risk mitigation 👇
"UK bank bosses will hold their first meeting to establish a national alternative to Visa and Mastercard, amid growing fears over Donald Trump’s ability to turn off US-owned payment systems."
@albomp.bsky.social
#auspol #TheTrumpFactor
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
"UK bank bosses will hold their first meeting to establish a national alternative to Visa and Mastercard, amid growing fears over Donald Trump’s ability to turn off US-owned payment systems."
@albomp.bsky.social
#auspol #TheTrumpFactor
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Australian federal politics is going to be increasingly unrestrained racism all the way to the next election, no point pretending otherwise
February 16, 2026 at 11:16 PM
Australian federal politics is going to be increasingly unrestrained racism all the way to the next election, no point pretending otherwise
No foreign entity should have access to our highly sensitive data. This is a national security risk! Here's a thought: how about we cease engaging offshore contractors. #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
Highly sensitive court data accessed by entity based in India
Highly sensitive Australian court files have been accessed offshore in breach of the privacy act and Commonwealth contractual obligations, an ABC investigation has revealed, raising concerns of a nati...
www.abc.net.au
February 16, 2026 at 11:30 PM
No foreign entity should have access to our highly sensitive data. This is a national security risk! Here's a thought: how about we cease engaging offshore contractors. #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
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Look, I could understand banning immigration from the genocidal, apartheid, terrorist State of Israel pending freedom and equality for Palestine, but Gaza? Somalia? There's truly no low too low for white supremacists. #auspol
February 16, 2026 at 5:56 AM
Look, I could understand banning immigration from the genocidal, apartheid, terrorist State of Israel pending freedom and equality for Palestine, but Gaza? Somalia? There's truly no low too low for white supremacists. #auspol
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The Liberal Party is chasing right-wing voters off a right-wing cliff, failing to even try to win back the urban, educated women who have locked them out of the cities until further notice.
Opinion | The Liberals need to win back all sorts of voters. But they especially needs to win back professional, urban women — and Angus Taylor is unlikely to help there, @rachelwithers.bsky.social writes.
What will Angus Taylor mean for the Liberals’ seemingly never-ending women problem?
The Liberal Party needs to win back all sorts of voters, but especially urban women. Instead it seems intent on chasing right-wing voters off a right-wing cliff.
buff.ly
February 16, 2026 at 1:11 AM
The Liberal Party is chasing right-wing voters off a right-wing cliff, failing to even try to win back the urban, educated women who have locked them out of the cities until further notice.
If we don't pay attention to these details, we'll be owned by the right-wing. And for those at the back having a nap, that would be disastrous for Australia. #auspol
Dr Jeremy Walker details the “enormous war chest” of Advance & lists funders inc Gina Rinehart, James Packer, IPA board, Woodside’s Charles Goode & “the priv foundation of Jillian Segal” - who pay Advance to “flood social media with aggressive Far Right disinformation”🔥 #auspol
February 16, 2026 at 6:00 AM
If we don't pay attention to these details, we'll be owned by the right-wing. And for those at the back having a nap, that would be disastrous for Australia. #auspol
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"How long diseases like measles and the flu linger in the air — after an infected person has left the room"
RSV: up to 45 mins
Influenza: at least 1 hr
Rhinovirus: 1-2 hrs
Measles: up to 2 hrs
Norovirus: up to 2 hrs
COVID-19: up to 3 hrs
Chickenpox: several hrs
Mumps: several hrs
TB: 6-12 hrs
RSV: up to 45 mins
Influenza: at least 1 hr
Rhinovirus: 1-2 hrs
Measles: up to 2 hrs
Norovirus: up to 2 hrs
COVID-19: up to 3 hrs
Chickenpox: several hrs
Mumps: several hrs
TB: 6-12 hrs
February 15, 2026 at 11:22 PM
"How long diseases like measles and the flu linger in the air — after an infected person has left the room"
RSV: up to 45 mins
Influenza: at least 1 hr
Rhinovirus: 1-2 hrs
Measles: up to 2 hrs
Norovirus: up to 2 hrs
COVID-19: up to 3 hrs
Chickenpox: several hrs
Mumps: several hrs
TB: 6-12 hrs
RSV: up to 45 mins
Influenza: at least 1 hr
Rhinovirus: 1-2 hrs
Measles: up to 2 hrs
Norovirus: up to 2 hrs
COVID-19: up to 3 hrs
Chickenpox: several hrs
Mumps: several hrs
TB: 6-12 hrs
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Unpopular opinion - there is no way to use GenAI ethically, and AI literacy should involve helping people to understand why (hint - stolen IP, devastating environmental impacts, exploitation of workers, loss of learning, writing and thinking skills) #AcademicSky #sociology
February 15, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Unpopular opinion - there is no way to use GenAI ethically, and AI literacy should involve helping people to understand why (hint - stolen IP, devastating environmental impacts, exploitation of workers, loss of learning, writing and thinking skills) #AcademicSky #sociology
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Senior journalist Peter Lalor was among those attacked by police at the protest against Israel President Issac Herzog.
“We were assaulted on the streets of our town by police itching for a fight". theklaxon.com.au/g2vd
“We were assaulted on the streets of our town by police itching for a fight". theklaxon.com.au/g2vd
"I was among the protesters attacked by police" – Senior journalist - The Klaxon
Senior journalist was among those attacked by police at the protest against the visit by Israel President Issac Herzog. "We were assaulted on the streets of our town by police itching for a fight," wr...
theklaxon.com.au
February 15, 2026 at 4:20 AM
Senior journalist Peter Lalor was among those attacked by police at the protest against Israel President Issac Herzog.
“We were assaulted on the streets of our town by police itching for a fight". theklaxon.com.au/g2vd
“We were assaulted on the streets of our town by police itching for a fight". theklaxon.com.au/g2vd
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Taylor says there’s “good migration and bad migration”. He’s right - the Liberals are not One Nation lite. They’re One Nation full cream milk. Abhorrent, nasty, divisive, racist politics. Shame on all the Liberals.
February 13, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Taylor says there’s “good migration and bad migration”. He’s right - the Liberals are not One Nation lite. They’re One Nation full cream milk. Abhorrent, nasty, divisive, racist politics. Shame on all the Liberals.
What Victoria says 👇:
"Taylor is the Liberal Party giving in to their worst instincts. It is the One Nationfication of the Liberal Party, caused by the exact same base instincts that drove the Republican Party to the MAGA nightmare that America – and, in turn, the world – is now suffering from."
"Taylor is the Liberal Party giving in to their worst instincts. It is the One Nationfication of the Liberal Party, caused by the exact same base instincts that drove the Republican Party to the MAGA nightmare that America – and, in turn, the world – is now suffering from."
We need to be honest about what is going on here people! Angus Taylor’s One Nationfication of the Liberal Party is Australia’s MAGA moment. My analysis 👇🏻
independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...
independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...
Angus Taylor’s One Nationfication of the Liberal Party is Australia’s MAGA moment
Friday 13 February is a fitting date for Angus Taylor to roll Sussan Ley as Liberal Party leader because Taylor represents a Trumpist MAGA horror show result for Australia’s social cohesion and demo.....
independentaustralia.net
February 14, 2026 at 8:13 AM
What Victoria says 👇:
"Taylor is the Liberal Party giving in to their worst instincts. It is the One Nationfication of the Liberal Party, caused by the exact same base instincts that drove the Republican Party to the MAGA nightmare that America – and, in turn, the world – is now suffering from."
"Taylor is the Liberal Party giving in to their worst instincts. It is the One Nationfication of the Liberal Party, caused by the exact same base instincts that drove the Republican Party to the MAGA nightmare that America – and, in turn, the world – is now suffering from."
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Given it has been long been her personal megaphone, I guess it makes sense that everyone's favourite serial litigant has scored herself a column in everyone's favourite rabid rag.
February 14, 2026 at 12:25 AM
Given it has been long been her personal megaphone, I guess it makes sense that everyone's favourite serial litigant has scored herself a column in everyone's favourite rabid rag.
My car broke down at an intersection this morning. Sigh. Six wonderful people driving past stopped, parked, and helped move my car to a safer area. Faith restored 🙏.
Poor little car then had to be towed, and now waiting for the NRMA mechanic to get a fuller assessment. Life.
Poor little car then had to be towed, and now waiting for the NRMA mechanic to get a fuller assessment. Life.
February 14, 2026 at 2:28 AM
My car broke down at an intersection this morning. Sigh. Six wonderful people driving past stopped, parked, and helped move my car to a safer area. Faith restored 🙏.
Poor little car then had to be towed, and now waiting for the NRMA mechanic to get a fuller assessment. Life.
Poor little car then had to be towed, and now waiting for the NRMA mechanic to get a fuller assessment. Life.
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Here is my cartoon about Mr Jon Kudelka www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
My friend Jon has died | First Dog on the Moon
Jon Kudelka loved his beautiful family and was fiercely intolerant of greed and hypocrisy
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 5:04 AM
Here is my cartoon about Mr Jon Kudelka www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Antony Green on Sussan Ley's retirement from politics that has opened up a by-election in the NSW seat of Farrer.
"More likely Labor would sit out the contest and leave the field free for a conservative slugfest." #auspol
antonygreen.com.au/will-the-coa...
"More likely Labor would sit out the contest and leave the field free for a conservative slugfest." #auspol
antonygreen.com.au/will-the-coa...
The Coalition to face a messy by-election in Sussan Ley’s seat of Farrer
After losing the Liberal leadership this morning, Sussan Ley has announced she will resign as member for her southern NSW seat of Farrer. Ley has held the seat since 2001 when she took it from the …
antonygreen.com.au
February 13, 2026 at 8:10 AM
Antony Green on Sussan Ley's retirement from politics that has opened up a by-election in the NSW seat of Farrer.
"More likely Labor would sit out the contest and leave the field free for a conservative slugfest." #auspol
antonygreen.com.au/will-the-coa...
"More likely Labor would sit out the contest and leave the field free for a conservative slugfest." #auspol
antonygreen.com.au/will-the-coa...
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AUSTRALIA Weekly COVID Update: 13 Feb 2026
🔹WA: ⬆️ (+39.5%) Avg 18/day in hospital
🔹SA: ⬆️ (+31.6%)
🔹QLD: ⬆️ (+27.6%) 35 in hospital
🔹NSW: ⬆️ (+23.0%)
🔸VIC: Next update: 20 Feb
🔸TAS: Next update: 6 Mar
🔸ACT: Paused reporting
🔹Aged Care: The Australian Government ended weekly COVID-19 reporting
🔹WA: ⬆️ (+39.5%) Avg 18/day in hospital
🔹SA: ⬆️ (+31.6%)
🔹QLD: ⬆️ (+27.6%) 35 in hospital
🔹NSW: ⬆️ (+23.0%)
🔸VIC: Next update: 20 Feb
🔸TAS: Next update: 6 Mar
🔸ACT: Paused reporting
🔹Aged Care: The Australian Government ended weekly COVID-19 reporting
February 13, 2026 at 5:35 AM
AUSTRALIA Weekly COVID Update: 13 Feb 2026
🔹WA: ⬆️ (+39.5%) Avg 18/day in hospital
🔹SA: ⬆️ (+31.6%)
🔹QLD: ⬆️ (+27.6%) 35 in hospital
🔹NSW: ⬆️ (+23.0%)
🔸VIC: Next update: 20 Feb
🔸TAS: Next update: 6 Mar
🔸ACT: Paused reporting
🔹Aged Care: The Australian Government ended weekly COVID-19 reporting
🔹WA: ⬆️ (+39.5%) Avg 18/day in hospital
🔹SA: ⬆️ (+31.6%)
🔹QLD: ⬆️ (+27.6%) 35 in hospital
🔹NSW: ⬆️ (+23.0%)
🔸VIC: Next update: 20 Feb
🔸TAS: Next update: 6 Mar
🔸ACT: Paused reporting
🔹Aged Care: The Australian Government ended weekly COVID-19 reporting
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Jane Hume using her opening remarks as deputy to attack Labor for only being focused on politics.
Irony is as dead as the Liberal Party.
Irony is as dead as the Liberal Party.
February 13, 2026 at 2:51 AM
Jane Hume using her opening remarks as deputy to attack Labor for only being focused on politics.
Irony is as dead as the Liberal Party.
Irony is as dead as the Liberal Party.
Pauline Hanson is holding a media conference to give her thoughts about the Liberal leadership. Seriously.
February 13, 2026 at 4:04 AM
Pauline Hanson is holding a media conference to give her thoughts about the Liberal leadership. Seriously.
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“We are excited to have him fill in for the time being.” chaser.com.au/national/ang...
February 13, 2026 at 12:03 AM
“We are excited to have him fill in for the time being.” chaser.com.au/national/ang...
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The coalition/throupolition would need to win 20 seats at the next election to be competitive, 28 to take government.
Why is anyone pretending this leadership change will change anything?
Why is anyone pretending this leadership change will change anything?
February 12, 2026 at 10:46 PM
The coalition/throupolition would need to win 20 seats at the next election to be competitive, 28 to take government.
Why is anyone pretending this leadership change will change anything?
Why is anyone pretending this leadership change will change anything?