Nick Feik
@nickfeik.bsky.social
Writer, journalist, former editor of The Monthly.
https://nickfeik.substack.com/
Email: nickfeik at proton dot me
https://nickfeik.substack.com/
Email: nickfeik at proton dot me
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This analysis from Nick Feik is profound especially as there is talk of the PM caving to a shameless campaign
This analysis from Nick Feik is profound especially as there is talk of the PM caving to a shameless campaign
Weaponising Grief
The media’s response to the Bondi tragedy
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January 7, 2026 at 12:37 AM
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This analysis from Nick Feik is profound especially as there is talk of the PM caving to a shameless campaign
This analysis from Nick Feik is profound especially as there is talk of the PM caving to a shameless campaign
We broke into their house, kidnapped the family and now we’re stealing their valuables
January 6, 2026 at 11:53 PM
We broke into their house, kidnapped the family and now we’re stealing their valuables
Colour me surprised…
“The timing, conduct and terms of reference of any Royal Commission should be structured so as not to interfere with ongoing criminal proceedings” say the law council.
So it would look at everything but the actual attack and motives behind it?
“The timing, conduct and terms of reference of any Royal Commission should be structured so as not to interfere with ongoing criminal proceedings” say the law council.
So it would look at everything but the actual attack and motives behind it?
Albanese softens resistance to royal commission into Bondi attack as pressure mounts
Law Council of Australia joined calls from families of victims, business community, sporting identities and some former Labor MPs to launch inquiry
www.theguardian.com
January 6, 2026 at 7:14 AM
Colour me surprised…
“The timing, conduct and terms of reference of any Royal Commission should be structured so as not to interfere with ongoing criminal proceedings” say the law council.
So it would look at everything but the actual attack and motives behind it?
“The timing, conduct and terms of reference of any Royal Commission should be structured so as not to interfere with ongoing criminal proceedings” say the law council.
So it would look at everything but the actual attack and motives behind it?
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Out of the 23 comments I read, in order, 2 wanted a Royal Commission. And no, I'm not being selective.
The Australian people doesn't seem to be buying this, despite having it shoved down their throat by the majority of the media for a fortnight now.
The Australian people doesn't seem to be buying this, despite having it shoved down their throat by the majority of the media for a fortnight now.
January 4, 2026 at 3:39 AM
Out of the 23 comments I read, in order, 2 wanted a Royal Commission. And no, I'm not being selective.
The Australian people doesn't seem to be buying this, despite having it shoved down their throat by the majority of the media for a fortnight now.
The Australian people doesn't seem to be buying this, despite having it shoved down their throat by the majority of the media for a fortnight now.
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The majority of comments on this "Grant Hackett thinks..." suggest this media campaign is vastly out of touch.
Several say a RC is silly (faster/more obvious ways to act, past RCs had little effect). Many query why we'd listen to sports stars. Some point to foreign interference.
Several say a RC is silly (faster/more obvious ways to act, past RCs had little effect). Many query why we'd listen to sports stars. Some point to foreign interference.
January 4, 2026 at 3:39 AM
The majority of comments on this "Grant Hackett thinks..." suggest this media campaign is vastly out of touch.
Several say a RC is silly (faster/more obvious ways to act, past RCs had little effect). Many query why we'd listen to sports stars. Some point to foreign interference.
Several say a RC is silly (faster/more obvious ways to act, past RCs had little effect). Many query why we'd listen to sports stars. Some point to foreign interference.
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My sister’s contribution.
January 6, 2026 at 4:24 AM
My sister’s contribution.
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This is fairly representative of the Age readers (w/obvious exceptions)
January 6, 2026 at 4:07 AM
This is fairly representative of the Age readers (w/obvious exceptions)
Age letter writers aren’t buying the paper’s push for a royal commission, generally speaking
January 6, 2026 at 3:35 AM
Age letter writers aren’t buying the paper’s push for a royal commission, generally speaking
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With all that's going on in the world, the Australian media continue their tantrum demanding a royal commission. It's now reached the point of validating their own pride. How dare the govt not listen to them? Don't they know who they are? Some of these people have won awards!
January 5, 2026 at 11:46 PM
With all that's going on in the world, the Australian media continue their tantrum demanding a royal commission. It's now reached the point of validating their own pride. How dare the govt not listen to them? Don't they know who they are? Some of these people have won awards!
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I’m still amazed that the sub judice aspect has been ignored in the rolling media campaign for a Bondi royal commission.
In case you’ve not read about it (and why would you) I’ve written about it here:
open.substack.com/pub/nickfeik...
In case you’ve not read about it (and why would you) I’ve written about it here:
open.substack.com/pub/nickfeik...
January 5, 2026 at 4:44 AM
I’m still amazed that the sub judice aspect has been ignored in the rolling media campaign for a Bondi royal commission.
In case you’ve not read about it (and why would you) I’ve written about it here:
open.substack.com/pub/nickfeik...
In case you’ve not read about it (and why would you) I’ve written about it here:
open.substack.com/pub/nickfeik...
The Sleepy Fuhrer.
Coming to a cinema near you.
Coming to a cinema near you.
January 5, 2026 at 9:04 PM
The Sleepy Fuhrer.
Coming to a cinema near you.
Coming to a cinema near you.
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‘The Bondi massacre was unprecedented, unforgivable, unjustified and horrific. The aftermath presented an opportunity for serious reflection….Instead we have seen a descent into partisan politicking the likes of which we’ve never seen before in Australia.’
New:
On the alarming politicisation of the Bondi massacre, and the calls for Albanese to announce a royal commission
On the alarming politicisation of the Bondi massacre, and the calls for Albanese to announce a royal commission
Weaponising Grief
The media’s response to the Bondi tragedy
nickfeik.substack.com
January 5, 2026 at 10:21 AM
‘The Bondi massacre was unprecedented, unforgivable, unjustified and horrific. The aftermath presented an opportunity for serious reflection….Instead we have seen a descent into partisan politicking the likes of which we’ve never seen before in Australia.’
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What happened to Australia's media after the Bondi attack? It judged & blindly swung into campaign mode.
Royal commissions air everything publicly. One on Bondi would influence matters before the court because they are subject to sub judice laws. #auspol nickfeik.substack.com/p/weaponisin...
Royal commissions air everything publicly. One on Bondi would influence matters before the court because they are subject to sub judice laws. #auspol nickfeik.substack.com/p/weaponisin...
Weaponising Grief
The media’s response to the Bondi tragedy
nickfeik.substack.com
January 5, 2026 at 5:08 AM
What happened to Australia's media after the Bondi attack? It judged & blindly swung into campaign mode.
Royal commissions air everything publicly. One on Bondi would influence matters before the court because they are subject to sub judice laws. #auspol nickfeik.substack.com/p/weaponisin...
Royal commissions air everything publicly. One on Bondi would influence matters before the court because they are subject to sub judice laws. #auspol nickfeik.substack.com/p/weaponisin...
Reposted by Nick Feik
New:
On the alarming politicisation of the Bondi massacre, and the calls for Albanese to announce a royal commission
On the alarming politicisation of the Bondi massacre, and the calls for Albanese to announce a royal commission
Weaponising Grief
The media’s response to the Bondi tragedy
nickfeik.substack.com
January 5, 2026 at 2:10 AM
New:
On the alarming politicisation of the Bondi massacre, and the calls for Albanese to announce a royal commission
On the alarming politicisation of the Bondi massacre, and the calls for Albanese to announce a royal commission
I’m still amazed that the sub judice aspect has been ignored in the rolling media campaign for a Bondi royal commission.
In case you’ve not read about it (and why would you) I’ve written about it here:
open.substack.com/pub/nickfeik...
In case you’ve not read about it (and why would you) I’ve written about it here:
open.substack.com/pub/nickfeik...
January 5, 2026 at 4:44 AM
I’m still amazed that the sub judice aspect has been ignored in the rolling media campaign for a Bondi royal commission.
In case you’ve not read about it (and why would you) I’ve written about it here:
open.substack.com/pub/nickfeik...
In case you’ve not read about it (and why would you) I’ve written about it here:
open.substack.com/pub/nickfeik...
New:
On the alarming politicisation of the Bondi massacre, and the calls for Albanese to announce a royal commission
On the alarming politicisation of the Bondi massacre, and the calls for Albanese to announce a royal commission
Weaponising Grief
The media’s response to the Bondi tragedy
nickfeik.substack.com
January 5, 2026 at 2:10 AM
New:
On the alarming politicisation of the Bondi massacre, and the calls for Albanese to announce a royal commission
On the alarming politicisation of the Bondi massacre, and the calls for Albanese to announce a royal commission
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This will be a slam dunk if Kamahl backs a RC too
January 4, 2026 at 11:23 AM
This will be a slam dunk if Kamahl backs a RC too
How to make a kidnapping sound heroic
Maduro jailed in New York after audacious raid and capture – live
Maduro jailed in New York after audacious raid and capture – live
Nicolás Maduro is expected to make an initial appearance in Manhattan federal court on Monday, according to officials
www.theguardian.com
January 4, 2026 at 9:01 AM
How to make a kidnapping sound heroic
I’ve only got Delta Goodrem and Guy Sebastian left on my calling for a royal commission bingo card. Feeling pretty confident.
January 4, 2026 at 6:48 AM
I’ve only got Delta Goodrem and Guy Sebastian left on my calling for a royal commission bingo card. Feeling pretty confident.
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Are you talking about the same Sam Newman who had Thomas Sewell and Blair Cottrell on his podcast 11 months ago?
January 4, 2026 at 6:16 AM
Are you talking about the same Sam Newman who had Thomas Sewell and Blair Cottrell on his podcast 11 months ago?
The News Corp campaign for a royal commission is like pushing on a string - the other media just following their lead and Labor too cowed to push back. No rationale, no questions, no interrogation of the problems. The whole thing is genuinely stupid.
January 4, 2026 at 6:06 AM
The News Corp campaign for a royal commission is like pushing on a string - the other media just following their lead and Labor too cowed to push back. No rationale, no questions, no interrogation of the problems. The whole thing is genuinely stupid.
Grant Hackett calling for a royal commission?! Because values?!
Accused of domestic violence, smashed his house up, lost in the casino out of control drunk, groped a fellow passenger’s nipple on a plane, too dangerous for his own family …that Grant Hackett?
Accused of domestic violence, smashed his house up, lost in the casino out of control drunk, groped a fellow passenger’s nipple on a plane, too dangerous for his own family …that Grant Hackett?
January 4, 2026 at 5:27 AM
Grant Hackett calling for a royal commission?! Because values?!
Accused of domestic violence, smashed his house up, lost in the casino out of control drunk, groped a fellow passenger’s nipple on a plane, too dangerous for his own family …that Grant Hackett?
Accused of domestic violence, smashed his house up, lost in the casino out of control drunk, groped a fellow passenger’s nipple on a plane, too dangerous for his own family …that Grant Hackett?
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Thinking about this and the Polymarket stuff at the same time and frowning
🟡 NEW: The New York Times and Washington Post learned of a secret US raid on Venezuela soon before it was scheduled to begin Friday night — but held off publishing what they knew to avoid endangering US troops.
www.semafor.com/article/01/0...
www.semafor.com/article/01/0...
News organizations held off on reporting Venezuela raid
The American news organizations held their stories over concerns about endangering US troops.
www.semafor.com
January 4, 2026 at 3:01 AM
Thinking about this and the Polymarket stuff at the same time and frowning
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Imagine the United States imposing a functional government on some other country. Which model would they be working from?
January 3, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Imagine the United States imposing a functional government on some other country. Which model would they be working from?
1: Bomb and kidnap
2: ..?
3. Profit!
2: ..?
3. Profit!
January 3, 2026 at 10:42 PM
1: Bomb and kidnap
2: ..?
3. Profit!
2: ..?
3. Profit!