Joanna Mendelssohn
@oldlillipilli.bsky.social
First lived in Sydney’s inner west when it was called a “slum”. Writes about art, sometimes. Owned by 2 dogs.
Strangers who dm me will be blocked
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This was also one of the dumbest things ever said on TV in Australia.
I think every journalist framing this statement by Hanson as a “partial apology” should look up what apology means and realise this doesn’t even come close. This is a refusal to apologise and laying more offence on. Hanson is an absolute outrage and should be condemned.
February 18, 2026 at 9:15 AM
This was also one of the dumbest things ever said on TV in Australia.
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A report that Comm Bank is spending $200m on sponsoring the Olympics. My post on how isn't it weird how such things are never reported as something that will cause fees/prices to rise, but a wage increase?? Horrors!!
thepoint.com.au/opinions/260...
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Why do the media treat rising wages as dangerous — but $200m sponsorships aren’t?
Perhaps the most screwed aspect of how the media covers economics and business is how profits and business expenses are written about as though they are glorious things with no losers, while wages gro...
thepoint.com.au
February 18, 2026 at 3:20 AM
A report that Comm Bank is spending $200m on sponsoring the Olympics. My post on how isn't it weird how such things are never reported as something that will cause fees/prices to rise, but a wage increase?? Horrors!!
thepoint.com.au/opinions/260...
thepoint.com.au/opinions/260...
This Democrat candidate for Texas is seriously impressive. No wonder Trump et al wanted to ban any media exposure
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Rep. James Talarico On Confronting Christian Nationalism, And Strange Days In The Texas Legislature
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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February 18, 2026 at 6:59 AM
This Democrat candidate for Texas is seriously impressive. No wonder Trump et al wanted to ban any media exposure
youtu.be/oiTJ7Pz_59A?...
youtu.be/oiTJ7Pz_59A?...
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Great bunch of news stories this morning, telling us the system is working as designed.
1. Aged care system declines/delays assessments and provision of assistance sometimes long enough that people die waiting. 2. Pet insurance isn’t worth the cost in premiums. 3. AI steals your voice then your job.
1. Aged care system declines/delays assessments and provision of assistance sometimes long enough that people die waiting. 2. Pet insurance isn’t worth the cost in premiums. 3. AI steals your voice then your job.
February 17, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Great bunch of news stories this morning, telling us the system is working as designed.
1. Aged care system declines/delays assessments and provision of assistance sometimes long enough that people die waiting. 2. Pet insurance isn’t worth the cost in premiums. 3. AI steals your voice then your job.
1. Aged care system declines/delays assessments and provision of assistance sometimes long enough that people die waiting. 2. Pet insurance isn’t worth the cost in premiums. 3. AI steals your voice then your job.
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So excited to see this. Let's hope Chris Minns keeps his grubby hands off our writers' festival.
Palestinian-Australian academic to headline Sydney Writers’ Festival
The announcement comes just weeks after the Adelaide Writers’ Week event collapsed following a mass boycott when the Palestinian-Australian academic was dumped from the program.
www.smh.com.au
February 17, 2026 at 11:02 PM
So excited to see this. Let's hope Chris Minns keeps his grubby hands off our writers' festival.
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They're openly talking about scamming elections and we're wondering why a steaming pile of shit like Melania is getting a good Rotten Tomatoes score? Far more likely to be simple fraud that some complex social trend FFS.
www.theguardian.com/film/2026/fe...
www.theguardian.com/film/2026/fe...
The gulf between critics and audience has never been wider – just look at Melania’s Rotten Tomatoes score
Critics have given the Flotus flick 11% on the aggregator site, but the ‘verified ticket buyers’ score is a near perfect 98%. Fake views, or a sign of our politically disparate times?
www.theguardian.com
February 17, 2026 at 11:49 PM
They're openly talking about scamming elections and we're wondering why a steaming pile of shit like Melania is getting a good Rotten Tomatoes score? Far more likely to be simple fraud that some complex social trend FFS.
www.theguardian.com/film/2026/fe...
www.theguardian.com/film/2026/fe...
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Over a million views in 11 hours. Guess the bad guys trying to silence this Colbert interview with @jamestalarico.bsky.social really didn’t work, huh? Such a shame… #StreisandEffect @colbertlateshow.bsky.social youtu.be/oiTJ7Pz_59A?...
Rep. James Talarico On Confronting Christian Nationalism, And Strange Days In The Texas Legislature
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
youtu.be
February 17, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Over a million views in 11 hours. Guess the bad guys trying to silence this Colbert interview with @jamestalarico.bsky.social really didn’t work, huh? Such a shame… #StreisandEffect @colbertlateshow.bsky.social youtu.be/oiTJ7Pz_59A?...
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Congrats to the Financial Review for getting the scoop that Richard Marles is formally a ‘Kentucky Colonel’. Maybe this explains his blind pursuit of Virginia Class subs for the RAN - he’s pitching for a promotion to ‘AUKUS Admiral’. #auspol #AUKUS 👉 www.afr.com/rear-window/...
February 17, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Congrats to the Financial Review for getting the scoop that Richard Marles is formally a ‘Kentucky Colonel’. Maybe this explains his blind pursuit of Virginia Class subs for the RAN - he’s pitching for a promotion to ‘AUKUS Admiral’. #auspol #AUKUS 👉 www.afr.com/rear-window/...
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Sports commentary should always be like this
Incredible commentary from this Swiss announcer, who accurately characterizes the Israeli team as "Self-defined zionist to the core...who posted several messages in favour of the genocide in Gaza...calling it ‘the most morally just war in history.’”
Solidarity to a real one.
Solidarity to a real one.
February 17, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Sports commentary should always be like this
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I’m doing my part. Why can’t the gas industry
David Pocock is right: more tax is raised from beer than from petroleum resource rent tax (PRRT)
Senator David Pocock has produced viral social media content claiming that Australia’s beer tax raises more revenue than the gas industry pays in Petroleum Resource Rent Tax (PRRT). Can more public mo...
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February 17, 2026 at 6:19 AM
I’m doing my part. Why can’t the gas industry
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As someone born in Australia, immigrant Tony Abbott's values don't align with my Australian values. What does the far right & Pauline think should happen to a immigrant who's values they think don't align with Australian values?
February 17, 2026 at 11:51 PM
As someone born in Australia, immigrant Tony Abbott's values don't align with my Australian values. What does the far right & Pauline think should happen to a immigrant who's values they think don't align with Australian values?
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The Claim:
Senator David Pocock has produced viral social media content claiming that Australia’s beer tax raises more revenue than the gas industry pays in Petroleum Resource Rent Tax (PRRT).
Verdict:
True
Read the full piece on The Point: https://theaus.in/4rX1tHU
Senator David Pocock has produced viral social media content claiming that Australia’s beer tax raises more revenue than the gas industry pays in Petroleum Resource Rent Tax (PRRT).
Verdict:
True
Read the full piece on The Point: https://theaus.in/4rX1tHU
February 17, 2026 at 11:52 PM
The Claim:
Senator David Pocock has produced viral social media content claiming that Australia’s beer tax raises more revenue than the gas industry pays in Petroleum Resource Rent Tax (PRRT).
Verdict:
True
Read the full piece on The Point: https://theaus.in/4rX1tHU
Senator David Pocock has produced viral social media content claiming that Australia’s beer tax raises more revenue than the gas industry pays in Petroleum Resource Rent Tax (PRRT).
Verdict:
True
Read the full piece on The Point: https://theaus.in/4rX1tHU
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Banksy on target - 🎯
February 17, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Banksy on target - 🎯
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Israel lobbyists AJA promoting a real estate scheme selling stolen Palestinian land to Australian investors.
#ASIC is inquiring
No response by AJA yet
@sstephanietrann.bsky.social @joshbarnettmw.bsky.social investigate
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/israel-lobby...
#ASIC is inquiring
No response by AJA yet
@sstephanietrann.bsky.social @joshbarnettmw.bsky.social investigate
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/israel-lobby...
Israel lobby sells stolen Palestinian land to Australian investors - Michael West
The Australian Jewish Association is promoting an Israeli real estate scheme selling stolen Palestinian land to Australian investors.
michaelwest.com.au
February 17, 2026 at 2:38 AM
Israel lobbyists AJA promoting a real estate scheme selling stolen Palestinian land to Australian investors.
#ASIC is inquiring
No response by AJA yet
@sstephanietrann.bsky.social @joshbarnettmw.bsky.social investigate
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/israel-lobby...
#ASIC is inquiring
No response by AJA yet
@sstephanietrann.bsky.social @joshbarnettmw.bsky.social investigate
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/israel-lobby...
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The Swiss commentator is telling viewers about Israel’s war crimes that the team’s pilot has openly supported while the Israeli bobsleigh team is racing.
February 17, 2026 at 4:11 AM
The Swiss commentator is telling viewers about Israel’s war crimes that the team’s pilot has openly supported while the Israeli bobsleigh team is racing.
Well Done talks about an “unprecedented terrorist attack” at Bondi as a reason for restricting migration. He fails to mention the worst terrorist attack in Australasia (includes New Guinea + New Zealand) that was undertaken by a white Australian born man from NSW – the victims were Muslim #auspol
February 17, 2026 at 5:40 AM
Well Done talks about an “unprecedented terrorist attack” at Bondi as a reason for restricting migration. He fails to mention the worst terrorist attack in Australasia (includes New Guinea + New Zealand) that was undertaken by a white Australian born man from NSW – the victims were Muslim #auspol
Well-done Angus is rabbiting on about the need to restore traditional Australian values. I assume he means the Liberal Party will now adopt them:
www.niaa.gov.au/our-work/cul...
www.niaa.gov.au/our-work/cul...
Culture and Empowering Communities | NIAA
Strengthening of Indigenous cultural expression and conservation and working with communities to set priorities and greater influence over decisions that affect them.
www.niaa.gov.au
February 17, 2026 at 5:19 AM
Well-done Angus is rabbiting on about the need to restore traditional Australian values. I assume he means the Liberal Party will now adopt them:
www.niaa.gov.au/our-work/cul...
www.niaa.gov.au/our-work/cul...
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D'oh!
My cartoon in today's @theageaustralia.bsky.social (with apologies to Matt Groening)
And in case you'd like to know the episode this references, it's "Duffless", Ep 16, Season 4... google "Bart gets electrocuted by muffin" for a Youtube clip of the moment. You're welcome. 🤓)
My cartoon in today's @theageaustralia.bsky.social (with apologies to Matt Groening)
And in case you'd like to know the episode this references, it's "Duffless", Ep 16, Season 4... google "Bart gets electrocuted by muffin" for a Youtube clip of the moment. You're welcome. 🤓)
February 16, 2026 at 10:49 PM
D'oh!
My cartoon in today's @theageaustralia.bsky.social (with apologies to Matt Groening)
And in case you'd like to know the episode this references, it's "Duffless", Ep 16, Season 4... google "Bart gets electrocuted by muffin" for a Youtube clip of the moment. You're welcome. 🤓)
My cartoon in today's @theageaustralia.bsky.social (with apologies to Matt Groening)
And in case you'd like to know the episode this references, it's "Duffless", Ep 16, Season 4... google "Bart gets electrocuted by muffin" for a Youtube clip of the moment. You're welcome. 🤓)
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🇮🇱 #BOYCOTTIsrael
🇵🇸 #StateOfPalestine
#IsraeliWarCrimes #IsaacHerzog
#BenjaminNetanyahu #Netanyahu #Genocide #IsraeliGenocide #IDF #USpol #UKpol #AUSpol #CDNpoli #ICC #UN #EU #EUpol #Palestine #Israel #Gaza
🇵🇸 #StateOfPalestine
#IsraeliWarCrimes #IsaacHerzog
#BenjaminNetanyahu #Netanyahu #Genocide #IsraeliGenocide #IDF #USpol #UKpol #AUSpol #CDNpoli #ICC #UN #EU #EUpol #Palestine #Israel #Gaza
Israeli military closes Gaza war crimes investigations of IDF personnel. “The Israeli military has closed dozens of war-crimes investigations into its soldiers arising from the first two years of its genocide... in Gaza, the Jerusalem Post reported on 8 February." thecradle.co/articles/isr...
Israeli army closes dozens of cases involving killing of Palestinians inside torture camps
Tel Aviv delayed revealing news of the closed cases as it would open up soldiers to charges of war crimes in international courts
thecradle.co
February 17, 2026 at 3:44 AM
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February 16, 2026 at 7:24 PM
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Dan Brumm, sound designer for Bluey, explains how specific real-world sounds help balance emotion and comedy in the show. For this episode, he recorded the actual metal binoculars at Mount Coot-tha 🇦🇺, using real textures as a foundation and layering them in post.
#Australia #Bluey #dallastaylor.mp3
#Australia #Bluey #dallastaylor.mp3
February 17, 2026 at 3:56 AM
Dan Brumm, sound designer for Bluey, explains how specific real-world sounds help balance emotion and comedy in the show. For this episode, he recorded the actual metal binoculars at Mount Coot-tha 🇦🇺, using real textures as a foundation and layering them in post.
#Australia #Bluey #dallastaylor.mp3
#Australia #Bluey #dallastaylor.mp3
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Australians are the world’s biggest losers when it comes to gambling. It’s a predatory system - the industry’s business model depends on people losing.
What makes it even more disturbing is the ongoing acceptance of donations, gifts & perks from gambling companies by some MPs & Senators.
What makes it even more disturbing is the ongoing acceptance of donations, gifts & perks from gambling companies by some MPs & Senators.
February 17, 2026 at 4:28 AM
Australians are the world’s biggest losers when it comes to gambling. It’s a predatory system - the industry’s business model depends on people losing.
What makes it even more disturbing is the ongoing acceptance of donations, gifts & perks from gambling companies by some MPs & Senators.
What makes it even more disturbing is the ongoing acceptance of donations, gifts & perks from gambling companies by some MPs & Senators.
www.smh.com.au/business/com...
Best not apply for a home loan with this lot
Best not apply for a home loan with this lot
‘Unconscionable’: Westpac lashed by judge after dispute over $44.11
A Sydney woman who fell $44.11 short on her mortgage has successfully sued the bank to remove adverse credit information about her from a reporting agency.
www.smh.com.au
February 17, 2026 at 12:48 AM
www.smh.com.au/business/com...
Best not apply for a home loan with this lot
Best not apply for a home loan with this lot
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