@mattharan.bsky.social
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Tim Wilson is the Jason Falinski of Josh Frydenbergs
February 11, 2026 at 8:42 AM
Tim Wilson is the Jason Falinski of Josh Frydenbergs
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Great piece from @roycerk2.bsky.social on the influence that Japanese gas companies are seeking to flex over Australia's policymakers.
drilled.media/news/japan-a...
drilled.media/news/japan-a...
New Documents Reveal Japan LNG Industry’s Influence on Australian Politics
A new report from Influence Map shows employees from Japanese companies involved in major Australian gas projects have been regularly meeting with Australian ministers, directly shaping policy.
drilled.media
February 10, 2026 at 10:37 PM
Great piece from @roycerk2.bsky.social on the influence that Japanese gas companies are seeking to flex over Australia's policymakers.
drilled.media/news/japan-a...
drilled.media/news/japan-a...
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Laura Tingle remains one of the few journalists who is able to state basic facts about Israel’s illegal occupation of Palestinian territory, and how it shows the utter hypocrisy of our own government (in inviting Herzog)
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
Israel undermines two-state solution while Herzog visits Australia
While Israeli President Isaac Herzog visited Sydney, his government was taking concrete actions in the West Bank designed to "continue to kill the idea of a Palestinian state".
www.abc.net.au
February 10, 2026 at 11:20 PM
Laura Tingle remains one of the few journalists who is able to state basic facts about Israel’s illegal occupation of Palestinian territory, and how it shows the utter hypocrisy of our own government (in inviting Herzog)
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
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wow - this is an astonishing high-up view of the police tactic of "kettling": trapping protesters and then squeezing that space smaller to provoke confrontation and justify police officers violently bashing and attacking protesters
February 10, 2026 at 10:58 AM
wow - this is an astonishing high-up view of the police tactic of "kettling": trapping protesters and then squeezing that space smaller to provoke confrontation and justify police officers violently bashing and attacking protesters
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“Urgent actions are needed to limit the impact of climate change on biodiversity. We must quickly minimise fossil fuel usage and move to cleaner sources of energy”, writes Dr Hannah Thomas, Early Career Leader at the Biodiversity Council.
Read the full piece on The Point: https://theaus.in/4rbbwsS
Read the full piece on The Point: https://theaus.in/4rbbwsS
February 10, 2026 at 2:53 AM
“Urgent actions are needed to limit the impact of climate change on biodiversity. We must quickly minimise fossil fuel usage and move to cleaner sources of energy”, writes Dr Hannah Thomas, Early Career Leader at the Biodiversity Council.
Read the full piece on The Point: https://theaus.in/4rbbwsS
Read the full piece on The Point: https://theaus.in/4rbbwsS
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Crikey was on the ground at the Sydney protest against Israeli President Isaac Herzog. We captured the confusion about how and where protesters should leave the rally, beginning with a heated discussion between NSW Police and NSW Greens MPs.
February 10, 2026 at 3:16 AM
Crikey was on the ground at the Sydney protest against Israeli President Isaac Herzog. We captured the confusion about how and where protesters should leave the rally, beginning with a heated discussion between NSW Police and NSW Greens MPs.
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Police repeatedly punched a prone defenceless man in the kidneys on both sides of his body.
Assistant police commissioner Peter McKenna: "It was really quite precarious at times for our officers who were significantly outnumbered by the protesters and the people who wanted to act in a violent and offensive manner."
#auspol #nswpol #PoliceViolence #HerzogNotWelcome
#auspol #nswpol #PoliceViolence #HerzogNotWelcome
February 9, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Police repeatedly punched a prone defenceless man in the kidneys on both sides of his body.
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Good to see an MP call it truthfully
February 9, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Good to see an MP call it truthfully
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. @zalisteggall.bsky.social bringing some absolute fire to lame attempts by journos to try a gotcha on Isaac Herzog's visit.
live.thepoint.com.au
live.thepoint.com.au
The Point Live: Liberal leadership challenge firming, protesters condemn police response at Sydney rally
Sussan Ley is facing a leadership challenge with the only question being when. Protesters have condemned the 'heavy handed' police response to peaceful rallies protesting the Israeli president's visi...
live.thepoint.com.au
February 9, 2026 at 11:30 PM
. @zalisteggall.bsky.social bringing some absolute fire to lame attempts by journos to try a gotcha on Isaac Herzog's visit.
live.thepoint.com.au
live.thepoint.com.au
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A glimpse inside the powerful machinery of the gas lobby @adammorton.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Australian ministers met Japanese gas companies 20 times amid fossil fuel lobbying push
Thinktank analysis claims to show that Japan campaigns to prolong the carbon industry in Australia and hinder move to clean energy
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:11 PM
A glimpse inside the powerful machinery of the gas lobby @adammorton.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Zali is a member of the House of Representatives. You may recall that the previous member for Warringah was once Prime Minister.
February 10, 2026 at 12:49 AM
Zali is a member of the House of Representatives. You may recall that the previous member for Warringah was once Prime Minister.
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Zali Steggall points out the consequences of inviting Isaac Herzog given the ongoing Israeli genocide against Palestine was 'highly foreseeable'
live.thepoint.com.au/2026/02/the-...
live.thepoint.com.au/2026/02/the-...
February 9, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Zali Steggall points out the consequences of inviting Isaac Herzog given the ongoing Israeli genocide against Palestine was 'highly foreseeable'
live.thepoint.com.au/2026/02/the-...
live.thepoint.com.au/2026/02/the-...
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one of the few outlets to publish an accurate account of NSW police brutality. Most media seem very confused by the fact that police blocked the exits and then police attacked people with pepper spray, fists, and steel cap boots.
michaelwest.com.au/this-was-pla...
michaelwest.com.au/this-was-pla...
This was planned. And Chris Minns owns it. - Michael West
NSW Police have assaulted dozens of peace protestors who gathered to protest the visit by Israeli president Isaac Herzog to Australia.
michaelwest.com.au
February 9, 2026 at 9:34 PM
one of the few outlets to publish an accurate account of NSW police brutality. Most media seem very confused by the fact that police blocked the exits and then police attacked people with pepper spray, fists, and steel cap boots.
michaelwest.com.au/this-was-pla...
michaelwest.com.au/this-was-pla...
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A content warning for very, very significant police violence on this video: Israeli President Herzog is visiting Australia, and police in New South Wales are violently bashing prone protesters.
The media is framing it in completely neutral terms.
Watch the video, then look at the headlines.
The media is framing it in completely neutral terms.
Watch the video, then look at the headlines.
February 9, 2026 at 8:57 PM
A content warning for very, very significant police violence on this video: Israeli President Herzog is visiting Australia, and police in New South Wales are violently bashing prone protesters.
The media is framing it in completely neutral terms.
Watch the video, then look at the headlines.
The media is framing it in completely neutral terms.
Watch the video, then look at the headlines.
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It's all so very Joh Bjelke-Petersen, isn't it.
Violent Police brutality under the auspices of a draconian, authoritarian regime.
You should resign in disgrace, @chrisminnsmp.bsky.social. Today. #auspol #nswpol #PoliceViolence #HerzogNotWelcomeHere
Violent Police brutality under the auspices of a draconian, authoritarian regime.
You should resign in disgrace, @chrisminnsmp.bsky.social. Today. #auspol #nswpol #PoliceViolence #HerzogNotWelcomeHere
Assistant police commissioner Peter McKenna: "It was really quite precarious at times for our officers who were significantly outnumbered by the protesters and the people who wanted to act in a violent and offensive manner."
#auspol #nswpol #PoliceViolence #HerzogNotWelcome
#auspol #nswpol #PoliceViolence #HerzogNotWelcome
February 9, 2026 at 9:20 PM
It's all so very Joh Bjelke-Petersen, isn't it.
Violent Police brutality under the auspices of a draconian, authoritarian regime.
You should resign in disgrace, @chrisminnsmp.bsky.social. Today. #auspol #nswpol #PoliceViolence #HerzogNotWelcomeHere
Violent Police brutality under the auspices of a draconian, authoritarian regime.
You should resign in disgrace, @chrisminnsmp.bsky.social. Today. #auspol #nswpol #PoliceViolence #HerzogNotWelcomeHere
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Thanks so much Wall Street Journal for the free advertisement for The #NewClimateWar (bookshop.org/p/books/the-...), my book in which you play a starring role. I suspect @naomioreskes.bsky.social is thankful for you mentioning her book too! 😃
February 9, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Thanks so much Wall Street Journal for the free advertisement for The #NewClimateWar (bookshop.org/p/books/the-...), my book in which you play a starring role. I suspect @naomioreskes.bsky.social is thankful for you mentioning her book too! 😃
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One thing I picked up from the Bold Politics podcast is that Carole Cadwalladr and some other ex-Guardian reporters have just set up a new venture 'The Nerve". Looks worth checking out
#thenerve #newmedia #CaroleCadwalladr #theguardian
https://www.thenerve.news/
#thenerve #newmedia #CaroleCadwalladr #theguardian
https://www.thenerve.news/
Home | The Nerve
Fearless, independent journalism covering culture, politics and tech
www.thenerve.news
February 9, 2026 at 9:21 PM
One thing I picked up from the Bold Politics podcast is that Carole Cadwalladr and some other ex-Guardian reporters have just set up a new venture 'The Nerve". Looks worth checking out
#thenerve #newmedia #CaroleCadwalladr #theguardian
https://www.thenerve.news/
#thenerve #newmedia #CaroleCadwalladr #theguardian
https://www.thenerve.news/
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New AEC disclosures show the scale of #fossilfuel influence in Australian elections
Over $77.5 million during the last federal election to shift the outcome away from #climateaction
Your support now means a fighting chance for climate action in future: www.climate200.com.au/donate-everg...
Over $77.5 million during the last federal election to shift the outcome away from #climateaction
Your support now means a fighting chance for climate action in future: www.climate200.com.au/donate-everg...
February 8, 2026 at 10:51 PM
New AEC disclosures show the scale of #fossilfuel influence in Australian elections
Over $77.5 million during the last federal election to shift the outcome away from #climateaction
Your support now means a fighting chance for climate action in future: www.climate200.com.au/donate-everg...
Over $77.5 million during the last federal election to shift the outcome away from #climateaction
Your support now means a fighting chance for climate action in future: www.climate200.com.au/donate-everg...
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Really good interview with @annpettifor.bsky.social on the truth about money. On @the-breakdown.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=psMM...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=psMM...
Ann Pettifor on how Wall Street gambles with your future
YouTube video by The BREAK—DOWN
www.youtube.com
February 8, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Really good interview with @annpettifor.bsky.social on the truth about money. On @the-breakdown.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=psMM...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=psMM...
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Since #bbclaurak is trending, let’s remind ourselves that ONE MONTH ago, the BBC invited Mandelson on for a soft-ball interview on her show. While HIS CLIENT , Palantir’s Louis Moseley appeared as a pundit
Both, as I wrote at time, were ‘abject failures of journalism’
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Both, as I wrote at time, were ‘abject failures of journalism’
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February 8, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Since #bbclaurak is trending, let’s remind ourselves that ONE MONTH ago, the BBC invited Mandelson on for a soft-ball interview on her show. While HIS CLIENT , Palantir’s Louis Moseley appeared as a pundit
Both, as I wrote at time, were ‘abject failures of journalism’
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Both, as I wrote at time, were ‘abject failures of journalism’
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Here's a new one for The Point -> Aus plans to have a central role at COP31 pushing for a fossil phaseout.
But that statement came at a time when a remarkable new record was hit, which I found in some government data.........go watch, or read -->>>
thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
Here's a new one for The Point -> Aus plans to have a central role at COP31 pushing for a fossil phaseout.
But that statement came at a time when a remarkable new record was hit, which I found in some government data.........go watch, or read -->>>
thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
February 7, 2026 at 1:46 AM
FRIENDS
Here's a new one for The Point -> Aus plans to have a central role at COP31 pushing for a fossil phaseout.
But that statement came at a time when a remarkable new record was hit, which I found in some government data.........go watch, or read -->>>
thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
Here's a new one for The Point -> Aus plans to have a central role at COP31 pushing for a fossil phaseout.
But that statement came at a time when a remarkable new record was hit, which I found in some government data.........go watch, or read -->>>
thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
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Whoah, the story of a broke Lomborg trying to find funding and suppory from Epstein, fails, and ends up bring funded by Bill Gates.
«Epstein treating him [Lomborg] like the Danish economist continues to encourage governments to treat climate change: as an annoyance and not a real priority.»
«Epstein treating him [Lomborg] like the Danish economist continues to encourage governments to treat climate change: as an annoyance and not a real priority.»
What Happened the day Bjorn Lomborg Met Jeffrey Epstein
The Danish political scientist and climate crisis denier sought a meeting with Epstein in the hope of securing funding.
drilled.media
February 7, 2026 at 8:05 AM
Whoah, the story of a broke Lomborg trying to find funding and suppory from Epstein, fails, and ends up bring funded by Bill Gates.
«Epstein treating him [Lomborg] like the Danish economist continues to encourage governments to treat climate change: as an annoyance and not a real priority.»
«Epstein treating him [Lomborg] like the Danish economist continues to encourage governments to treat climate change: as an annoyance and not a real priority.»
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Oh there’s an idea, putting responsibility where it actually belongs: perpetrators, not kids
February 7, 2026 at 4:26 AM
Oh there’s an idea, putting responsibility where it actually belongs: perpetrators, not kids
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Banning international health providers in Gaza has made legally mandated care increasingly impossible, exposing sustained breaches of humanitarian and human rights law, writes Stephanie Dowrick.
#PearlsAndIrritations #auspol #internationalhumanitarianlaw #healthcare
#PearlsAndIrritations #auspol #internationalhumanitarianlaw #healthcare
Australian doctors protest Israel’s destruction of health rights in Gaza
Israel’s deregistration of international health providers in Gaza makes legally mandated care increasingly impossible, raising serious questions about compliance with international law.
johnmenadue.com
February 6, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Banning international health providers in Gaza has made legally mandated care increasingly impossible, exposing sustained breaches of humanitarian and human rights law, writes Stephanie Dowrick.
#PearlsAndIrritations #auspol #internationalhumanitarianlaw #healthcare
#PearlsAndIrritations #auspol #internationalhumanitarianlaw #healthcare