The debate about net zero ignores the evidence johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
The debate about net zero ignores the evidence
Those in the Coalition who are opposed to targeting net zero carbon emissions, argue that it will cost too much. But that claim is false and not supported by the evidence. How can they get away with i...
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November 17, 2025 at 1:32 AM
The debate about net zero ignores the evidence johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
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Health update: so happy to report discharge tomorrow morning. Two and a half bloody weeks. Accepted into home based rehabilitation (TTCP) to start Monday, maybe.
October 10, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Health update: so happy to report discharge tomorrow morning. Two and a half bloody weeks. Accepted into home based rehabilitation (TTCP) to start Monday, maybe.
The occupation and ethnic cleansing of Gaza was always Netanyahu’s intention johnmenadue.com/post/2025/08...
The occupation and ethnic cleansing of Gaza was always Netanyahu’s intention
On 19 December 2023, in Pearls and Irritations I wrote: Hamas is the excuse for the Israeli attack on Gaza. It is not the reason. The real Israeli reason and objective in Gaza is to drive out the popu...
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August 10, 2025 at 4:01 AM
The occupation and ethnic cleansing of Gaza was always Netanyahu’s intention johnmenadue.com/post/2025/08...
Donald Trump and his minions may yet do us a favour in ending AUKUS johnmenadue.com/post/2025/07...
Donald Trump and his minions may yet do us a favour in ending AUKUS
The US must be told that we will not be involved in any way and at any time in a war with China over Taiwan.
johnmenadue.com
July 17, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Donald Trump and his minions may yet do us a favour in ending AUKUS johnmenadue.com/post/2025/07...
Abandoning our fears: how Australia should respond to US-China regional confrontation johnmenadue.com/post/2025/07...
Abandoning our fears: how Australia should respond to US-China regional confrontation
A presentation by Professor Gareth Evans, former Australian foreign minister, to the University of Melbourne Australian Peace and Security Forum Webinar Abandoning our Fears: Finding Peace and Securit...
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July 12, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Abandoning our fears: how Australia should respond to US-China regional confrontation johnmenadue.com/post/2025/07...
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“Children can name more betting brands than native animals.” How lobbyists are blocking bans on advertising for online gambling – and putting young Australians at risk johnmenadue.com/post/2025/06...
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June 27, 2025 at 1:02 AM
“Children can name more betting brands than native animals.” How lobbyists are blocking bans on advertising for online gambling – and putting young Australians at risk johnmenadue.com/post/2025/06...
Don't talk or write about Palestine. It's a career killer johnmenadue.com/post/2025/06...
Don't talk or write about Palestine. It's a career killer
The new McCarthyism sweeps through the university sector at a terrifying pace. At the core is conflation of antisemitism with criticism of Israel, spurred on by the pro-Israel lobby that has convinced...
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June 27, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Don't talk or write about Palestine. It's a career killer johnmenadue.com/post/2025/06...
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So on the one hand we have Hugh White, Paul Keating, Malcolm Turnbull, Bob Carr, Sam Roggeveen, and naval experts all saying AUKUS is a dud and undermines our security.
On the other we have Scott Morrison, Joe Hockey, Richard Marles and Angus Taylor saying all good mate.
What are we even doing?
On the other we have Scott Morrison, Joe Hockey, Richard Marles and Angus Taylor saying all good mate.
What are we even doing?
June 12, 2025 at 4:42 AM
So on the one hand we have Hugh White, Paul Keating, Malcolm Turnbull, Bob Carr, Sam Roggeveen, and naval experts all saying AUKUS is a dud and undermines our security.
On the other we have Scott Morrison, Joe Hockey, Richard Marles and Angus Taylor saying all good mate.
What are we even doing?
On the other we have Scott Morrison, Joe Hockey, Richard Marles and Angus Taylor saying all good mate.
What are we even doing?
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Weaponisation of ‘antisemitism’ hides primitive savagery of Palestinian genocide johnmenadue.com/post/2025/05...
Weaponisation of ‘antisemitism’ hides primitive savagery of Palestinian genocide
As expressed in the UN General Assembly, the vast majority of the world’s governments and peoples agree that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza and now the West Bank.
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May 23, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Weaponisation of ‘antisemitism’ hides primitive savagery of Palestinian genocide johnmenadue.com/post/2025/05...
Weaponisation of ‘antisemitism’ hides primitive savagery of Palestinian genocide johnmenadue.com/post/2025/05...
Weaponisation of ‘antisemitism’ hides primitive savagery of Palestinian genocide
As expressed in the UN General Assembly, the vast majority of the world’s governments and peoples agree that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza and now the West Bank.
johnmenadue.com
May 23, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Weaponisation of ‘antisemitism’ hides primitive savagery of Palestinian genocide johnmenadue.com/post/2025/05...
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Maga Catholics are on a collision course with Leo XIV. They have good reason to fear him | Julian Coman
Maga Catholics are on a collision course with Leo XIV. They have good reason to fear him | Julian Coman
They have been quick to brand the new pope an ‘anti-Trump’ ‘total Marxist’. In return, he is already critiquing their worldview, says Guardian associate editor Julian Coman
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May 21, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Maga Catholics are on a collision course with Leo XIV. They have good reason to fear him | Julian Coman
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“Never again” must be for all humanity as both Popes Francis and Leo have reminded us. We urge all Catholic Bishops to provide leadership to help bring an end to genocide in Gaza. JM #Auspol #Gaza
Time for Catholic Bishops to speak up for Palestine
An open letter to Catholic Bishops. Please speak up.
johnmenadue.com
May 19, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Time for Catholic Bishops to speak up for Palestine johnmenadue.com/post/2025/05...
Time for Catholic Bishops to speak up for Palestine
An open letter to Catholic Bishops. Please speak up.
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May 19, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Time for Catholic Bishops to speak up for Palestine johnmenadue.com/post/2025/05...
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Calling for support for Croakey, and other independent media
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Introduction by Croakey: As you may have seen, Croakey Health Media is reaching out for support, at a time of
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Dr Assal Rad—
"There is basically a media blackout on this story about Amnesty’s annual report. Nothing from NYT, CNN, AP, Reuters, WaPo, BBC…
"If the largest human rights organization in the world saying Israel is carrying out a LIVE-STREAMED GENOCIDE in Gaza isn’t newsworthy, what is?"
"There is basically a media blackout on this story about Amnesty’s annual report. Nothing from NYT, CNN, AP, Reuters, WaPo, BBC…
"If the largest human rights organization in the world saying Israel is carrying out a LIVE-STREAMED GENOCIDE in Gaza isn’t newsworthy, what is?"
April 29, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Dr Assal Rad—
"There is basically a media blackout on this story about Amnesty’s annual report. Nothing from NYT, CNN, AP, Reuters, WaPo, BBC…
"If the largest human rights organization in the world saying Israel is carrying out a LIVE-STREAMED GENOCIDE in Gaza isn’t newsworthy, what is?"
"There is basically a media blackout on this story about Amnesty’s annual report. Nothing from NYT, CNN, AP, Reuters, WaPo, BBC…
"If the largest human rights organization in the world saying Israel is carrying out a LIVE-STREAMED GENOCIDE in Gaza isn’t newsworthy, what is?"
How the crossbench could chivvy a minority Labor government to meet its own promises and principles. Another worthwhile Waterford pot-stirrer. johnmenadue.com/post/2025/04...
Crossbench pressure will lift and improve Albo’s game
Now that the danger of a Dutton Government has receded, a good many left-of-centre people would rather that Labor had less than an outright victory.
johnmenadue.com
April 23, 2025 at 8:22 AM
How the crossbench could chivvy a minority Labor government to meet its own promises and principles. Another worthwhile Waterford pot-stirrer. johnmenadue.com/post/2025/04...
Pope Francis’ approach did not win him friends within the church bureaucracy. But he lit the path for us all | Francis Sullivan
April 22, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Pope Francis’ approach did not win him friends within the church bureaucracy. But he lit the path for us all | Francis Sullivan
Wright is right.
www.smh.com.au/world/north-...
www.smh.com.au/world/north-...
After the election, is it time to farewell the US protection racket?
Whoever wins government on May 3, a crucial decision awaits: what do we do about the alliance with Donald Trump’s America?
www.smh.com.au
April 18, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Wright is right.
www.smh.com.au/world/north-...
www.smh.com.au/world/north-...
AUKUS turning point – Sydney Morning Herald calls for review
April 12, 2025 at 5:18 AM
AUKUS turning point – Sydney Morning Herald calls for review
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“The Coalition's Angus Taylor and Labor's Jim Chalmers could find themselves in the leadership race at the next election … “
One of these men is qualified, the other is Angus Taylor.
ABC article by Michelle Grattan
#auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...
One of these men is qualified, the other is Angus Taylor.
ABC article by Michelle Grattan
#auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...
April 11, 2025 at 6:12 AM
“The Coalition's Angus Taylor and Labor's Jim Chalmers could find themselves in the leadership race at the next election … “
One of these men is qualified, the other is Angus Taylor.
ABC article by Michelle Grattan
#auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...
One of these men is qualified, the other is Angus Taylor.
ABC article by Michelle Grattan
#auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...
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Honestly, I would rather be looking back at this interesting phase of history than living in it. It certainly is interesting.
What's really interesting about this phase of history is that it's the first time ever that the most powerful person in the world is a pure narcissist. Seeking a historical parallel isn't much help because there isn't one. Where this goes, nobody knows.
April 8, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Honestly, I would rather be looking back at this interesting phase of history than living in it. It certainly is interesting.
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So disappointing to see Australian National Audit Office funding continue to be cut leading to fewer checks & balances on govt programs.
Instead of political posturing around DOGE-style replicas, the major parties should stop dodging scrutiny & fund ANAO.
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/893175...
Instead of political posturing around DOGE-style replicas, the major parties should stop dodging scrutiny & fund ANAO.
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/893175...
April 1, 2025 at 8:49 PM
So disappointing to see Australian National Audit Office funding continue to be cut leading to fewer checks & balances on govt programs.
Instead of political posturing around DOGE-style replicas, the major parties should stop dodging scrutiny & fund ANAO.
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/893175...
Instead of political posturing around DOGE-style replicas, the major parties should stop dodging scrutiny & fund ANAO.
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/893175...
Gareth Evans urges a more rational path to ensure Australia’s future security. johnmenadue.com/post/2025/04...
Pursuing Australia's national interests in a 'Might is Right' world
Less America. More Self-Reliance. More Asia. More Global Engagement.
johnmenadue.com
April 1, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Gareth Evans urges a more rational path to ensure Australia’s future security. johnmenadue.com/post/2025/04...
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Clive Palmer’s hateful little vanity project Armpit of Apricots, or whatever it’s called, has been exposed telling climate lies along with absurd statements like this. He’s already spent millions seeking to debauch this election. How do media companies justify peddling this nonsense?
April 1, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Clive Palmer’s hateful little vanity project Armpit of Apricots, or whatever it’s called, has been exposed telling climate lies along with absurd statements like this. He’s already spent millions seeking to debauch this election. How do media companies justify peddling this nonsense?