Phil Gorman
@philgorman.bsky.social
Born: 310 ppm
Spouse, granddad to 3
Slave to cat, dogs, chooks
Ex ship's officer, teacher, principal, adult educator
Aspie, agnostic, democratic socialist
Likes: the bush, photography, landscaping, camping, sailing,
Concerns: AGW, inequality, neoliberalism
Spouse, granddad to 3
Slave to cat, dogs, chooks
Ex ship's officer, teacher, principal, adult educator
Aspie, agnostic, democratic socialist
Likes: the bush, photography, landscaping, camping, sailing,
Concerns: AGW, inequality, neoliberalism
Renewables over 50%, wholesale prices down – is the energy transition… succeeding?
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Renewables over 50%, wholesale prices down – is the energy transition… succeeding?
It wasn’t so long ago pundits claimed Australia’s grid couldn’t run on higher than 20% renewables. Now it’s 50%.
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February 10, 2026 at 3:11 AM
Renewables over 50%, wholesale prices down – is the energy transition… succeeding?
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In the Australian outback, we’re listening for nuclear tests – and what we hear matters more than ever
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In the Australian outback, we’re listening for nuclear tests – and what we hear matters more than ever
As the United States and Russia signal a return to nuclear testing, Australia’s remote monitoring station plays a crucial role in global verification.
theconversation.com
February 10, 2026 at 3:03 AM
In the Australian outback, we’re listening for nuclear tests – and what we hear matters more than ever
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Agreed: I was once an admirer of Wong's intelligence, clarity & purpose but it seems she's sold out.
February 10, 2026 at 3:01 AM
Agreed: I was once an admirer of Wong's intelligence, clarity & purpose but it seems she's sold out.
The continuing issues, thefts, rorts & disputes over water rights are being exacerbated by climate change. Will the Albanese government have the cajones to force the issues as a matter of national importance?
As the country's state governments and territories consider signing a new national water policy that seeks to address climate change and elevate First Nations knowledge, the agriculture industry fears it has been overlooked.
Largest water users in the dark on a policy state governments urged to sign
As the country's state governments and territories consider signing a new national water policy that seeks to address climate change and elevate First Nations knowledge, the agriculture industry fears it has been overlooked.
www.abc.net.au
February 9, 2026 at 11:12 PM
The continuing issues, thefts, rorts & disputes over water rights are being exacerbated by climate change. Will the Albanese government have the cajones to force the issues as a matter of national importance?
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As the country's state governments and territories consider signing a new national water policy that seeks to address climate change and elevate First Nations knowledge, the agriculture industry fears it has been overlooked.
Largest water users in the dark on a policy state governments urged to sign
As the country's state governments and territories consider signing a new national water policy that seeks to address climate change and elevate First Nations knowledge, the agriculture industry fears it has been overlooked.
www.abc.net.au
February 9, 2026 at 8:28 PM
As the country's state governments and territories consider signing a new national water policy that seeks to address climate change and elevate First Nations knowledge, the agriculture industry fears it has been overlooked.
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NSW Supreme Court decision suggests a balance must be found between the right to protest and the need to protect public order.
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February 9, 2026 at 8:37 PM
NSW Supreme Court decision suggests a balance must be found between the right to protest and the need to protect public order.
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It seems NAAC Commissioner Paul Brereton's misfeasance over Robodebt isn't the only problematic episode to undermine the anti corruption body's reputation. Conflicts of interest over defence related referrals are to be formally investigated.
ABC News Radio
ABC News Radio
February 9, 2026 at 11:06 PM
It seems NAAC Commissioner Paul Brereton's misfeasance over Robodebt isn't the only problematic episode to undermine the anti corruption body's reputation. Conflicts of interest over defence related referrals are to be formally investigated.
ABC News Radio
ABC News Radio
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New misfeasance in public office decision dropped. A cracker: Judge awarded $2m in damages, including v. rare punitive exemplary damages, against former head of Medicare watchdog. Matters are RARE. Wins rarer. A boon to potential Robodebt + other cases. www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/health/...
Exclusive: Misfeasance case paves way for robodebt action
A damning judgement of ‘highhandedness or cynical disregard’ by the Medicare watchdog has established a new front for civil litigation of public servants named in the robodebt royal commission.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
February 1, 2026 at 10:44 PM
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Had the privilege of working with Jon Kudelka for most of my journalism career at two different papers. He was the best. An even better person than his cartoons were brilliant. Much love to his family and friends.
February 9, 2026 at 9:22 AM
Had the privilege of working with Jon Kudelka for most of my journalism career at two different papers. He was the best. An even better person than his cartoons were brilliant. Much love to his family and friends.
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Oh my god, I somehow missed this. How awful. Vale to an absolute legend. I hope Jon knew we consider it our sacred duty to continue annoying Labor stans for as long we all live
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Jon Kudelka, much-loved Australian political cartoonist, dies aged 53
Award-winning Tasmanian artist’s work was published by the Australian, the Saturday Paper and the Hobart Mercury
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2026 at 10:41 AM
Oh my god, I somehow missed this. How awful. Vale to an absolute legend. I hope Jon knew we consider it our sacred duty to continue annoying Labor stans for as long we all live
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/f...
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/f...
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Ah yes, social cohesion in action
Extraordinary footage. Police pulling off people engaged in peaceful prayer.
February 9, 2026 at 10:06 AM
Ah yes, social cohesion in action
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February 9, 2026 at 7:42 AM
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Coalition reunification
February 9, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Coalition reunification
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Referring to the protest last night in Sydney as ‘a rolling melee of violence’ as Deputy Commissioner Peter McKenna has - is a flat out lie. #auspol
February 9, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Referring to the protest last night in Sydney as ‘a rolling melee of violence’ as Deputy Commissioner Peter McKenna has - is a flat out lie. #auspol
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Last night the NSW Police disgraced themselves. The NSW government is fully responsible for what happened.
February 9, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Last night the NSW Police disgraced themselves. The NSW government is fully responsible for what happened.
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There was a lot of people last night at the Syd protest who either haven’t protested in years or have never protested - & they saw things last night they never thought they’d see - & now to see politicians, police & media lie about it.
This is a turning point #auspol #nswpol
This is a turning point #auspol #nswpol
February 9, 2026 at 10:06 PM
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Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna cut her veins with a torn lamp cover after Russian guards repeatedly denied her requests to see a psychologist at Taganrog detention center, a former prisoner revealed
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Ex-POW reveals Ukrainian journalist self-harmed in Russian jail after repeated requests for psychologist denied
Viktoriia Roshchyna inflicted cuts on herself during a hysterical breakdown triggered by guards denying her access to psychological support at Taganrog pre-trial detention center, a former prisoner…
euromaidanpress.com
February 9, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna cut her veins with a torn lamp cover after Russian guards repeatedly denied her requests to see a psychologist at Taganrog detention center, a former prisoner revealed
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"Each Russian who signs a contract to invade Ukraine must know that he also signs himself a lifelong entry ban to Europe," Ukrainian FM Andriy Sybiha wrote on X, urging EU colleagues to adopt Estonia's blacklist mechanism across the entire Schengen zone.
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Ukraine pushes EU to blacklist Russian combatants following Estonia’s lead
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha has called on the European Union to ban entry for all Russian citizens who fought against Ukraine, citing Estonia's national implementation as proof the…
euromaidanpress.com
February 9, 2026 at 1:08 PM
"Each Russian who signs a contract to invade Ukraine must know that he also signs himself a lifelong entry ban to Europe," Ukrainian FM Andriy Sybiha wrote on X, urging EU colleagues to adopt Estonia's blacklist mechanism across the entire Schengen zone.
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Russia lost the Black Sea. So it's bombing Ukraine's ports.
Monthly grain exports drop 20-30% during strikes, leaving 10mn tons unsold. The corridor Ukraine's navy fought to open carries 90% of $22.6bn in farm exports—and Russia knows exactly where it ends.
Monthly grain exports drop 20-30% during strikes, leaving 10mn tons unsold. The corridor Ukraine's navy fought to open carries 90% of $22.6bn in farm exports—and Russia knows exactly where it ends.
Ukraine broke Russian naval blockade—why is 10 million tons of grain still stuck in storage?
Port strikes cut monthly shipments by up to 30%, leaving 10 million tons of grain unsold.
euromaidanpress.com
February 9, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Russia lost the Black Sea. So it's bombing Ukraine's ports.
Monthly grain exports drop 20-30% during strikes, leaving 10mn tons unsold. The corridor Ukraine's navy fought to open carries 90% of $22.6bn in farm exports—and Russia knows exactly where it ends.
Monthly grain exports drop 20-30% during strikes, leaving 10mn tons unsold. The corridor Ukraine's navy fought to open carries 90% of $22.6bn in farm exports—and Russia knows exactly where it ends.
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Russia is expressing dissatisfaction with the US, despite fact that under President Trump, Washington has not provided Kyiv with a single military aid package
The trigger was sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil imposed amid Russian attacks on Ukraine
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The trigger was sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil imposed amid Russian attacks on Ukraine
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Kremlin’s expectations unmet: Russia angry at US sanctions on top energy companies
Lavrov calls it "Bidenism."
euromaidanpress.com
February 9, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Russia is expressing dissatisfaction with the US, despite fact that under President Trump, Washington has not provided Kyiv with a single military aid package
The trigger was sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil imposed amid Russian attacks on Ukraine
euromaidanpress.com/2026/02/09/k...
The trigger was sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil imposed amid Russian attacks on Ukraine
euromaidanpress.com/2026/02/09/k...
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$1.7 billion in power equipment imported. Most of it isn't running.
Ukraine's private sector built 85% of new capacity while the state tender sat frozen for eight months—its chairman was arrested for corruption. Russia struck energy targets 612 times in 2025.
Ukraine's private sector built 85% of new capacity while the state tender sat frozen for eight months—its chairman was arrested for corruption. Russia struck energy targets 612 times in 2025.
Ukraine promised 4 gigawatts of new power. Private firms built most of what exists (INFOGRAPHICS)
Corruption froze the tender meant to let businesses fill the gap.
euromaidanpress.com
February 9, 2026 at 6:08 PM
$1.7 billion in power equipment imported. Most of it isn't running.
Ukraine's private sector built 85% of new capacity while the state tender sat frozen for eight months—its chairman was arrested for corruption. Russia struck energy targets 612 times in 2025.
Ukraine's private sector built 85% of new capacity while the state tender sat frozen for eight months—its chairman was arrested for corruption. Russia struck energy targets 612 times in 2025.
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Ukraine's intelligence exposed 21 Russian drone enterprises, from Svarog UAVs to Veles FPV drones owned by "senator" from Kherson
More than half face no sanctions, and combat experience can tomorrow be used by Iran and North Korea in new wars euromaidanpress.com/2026/02/09/m...
More than half face no sanctions, and combat experience can tomorrow be used by Iran and North Korea in new wars euromaidanpress.com/2026/02/09/m...
More than half of these Russian drone makers aren’t sanctioned. Why that matters goes beyond Ukraine
Russia's combat drone experience isn't staying in Russia. Iran and North Korea are watching Russian drone warfare.
euromaidanpress.com
February 9, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Ukraine's intelligence exposed 21 Russian drone enterprises, from Svarog UAVs to Veles FPV drones owned by "senator" from Kherson
More than half face no sanctions, and combat experience can tomorrow be used by Iran and North Korea in new wars euromaidanpress.com/2026/02/09/m...
More than half face no sanctions, and combat experience can tomorrow be used by Iran and North Korea in new wars euromaidanpress.com/2026/02/09/m...
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France and Ukraine opened a new era of joint arms production
Kyiv and Paris have signed documents confirming their intention to jointly produce arms, paving the way for large-scale defense industry projects, Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said euromaidanpress.com/2026/02/09/n...
Kyiv and Paris have signed documents confirming their intention to jointly produce arms, paving the way for large-scale defense industry projects, Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said euromaidanpress.com/2026/02/09/n...
More French Mirage jets and AASM bombs could soon bolster Ukraine’s skies amid Russia’s winter attacks
French minister visited air defense positions, then signed joint production deal with Ukraine.
euromaidanpress.com
February 9, 2026 at 7:38 PM
France and Ukraine opened a new era of joint arms production
Kyiv and Paris have signed documents confirming their intention to jointly produce arms, paving the way for large-scale defense industry projects, Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said euromaidanpress.com/2026/02/09/n...
Kyiv and Paris have signed documents confirming their intention to jointly produce arms, paving the way for large-scale defense industry projects, Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said euromaidanpress.com/2026/02/09/n...