Suzanne Smith
@suzipeep.bsky.social
Six-time Walkley Award winning journalist, writer and author of ‘The Altar Boys,’ - a powerful expose of clerical abuse cover-up.
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Fellow of the State Library of NSW. Maker of podcasts, long-form TV docos and digital stories.
https://amzn.asia/d/2Lv0MuJ
Fellow of the State Library of NSW. Maker of podcasts, long-form TV docos and digital stories.
Dear SMH,
What happened to your motto; ‘Independent Always.’
The Wilcox cartoon regarding the clamour for a Royal Commission should not have caused an apology. Cartoonists play an important role in our democracy to spark debate and highlight issues that need broader considerations.
CathyWilcox
What happened to your motto; ‘Independent Always.’
The Wilcox cartoon regarding the clamour for a Royal Commission should not have caused an apology. Cartoonists play an important role in our democracy to spark debate and highlight issues that need broader considerations.
CathyWilcox
January 12, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Dear SMH,
What happened to your motto; ‘Independent Always.’
The Wilcox cartoon regarding the clamour for a Royal Commission should not have caused an apology. Cartoonists play an important role in our democracy to spark debate and highlight issues that need broader considerations.
CathyWilcox
What happened to your motto; ‘Independent Always.’
The Wilcox cartoon regarding the clamour for a Royal Commission should not have caused an apology. Cartoonists play an important role in our democracy to spark debate and highlight issues that need broader considerations.
CathyWilcox
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When this blows over I might have to share some of the emails I’ve received over the days which really make me wonder why I am the one accused of hatred. There is deep unresolved trauma being spewed by some of these people and we cannot consent to living according to their warped reality.
January 11, 2026 at 11:28 AM
When this blows over I might have to share some of the emails I’ve received over the days which really make me wonder why I am the one accused of hatred. There is deep unresolved trauma being spewed by some of these people and we cannot consent to living according to their warped reality.
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December 29, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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Our story tonight on the drive to stamp out cultish behaviour in Toowoomba Christian churches following the death of an eight year old girl. 630 pm ABC TV #Compass
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
Child's death drives churches to call out cult-like behaviour
A campaign to educate people about the dangers of coercive control and cults begins in southern Queensland following the death of an eight-year-old girl.
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August 9, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Our story tonight on the drive to stamp out cultish behaviour in Toowoomba Christian churches following the death of an eight year old girl. 630 pm ABC TV #Compass
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
Compass tomorrow night on @ABCaustralia 630 pm
Our investigation into #TheSaints cult and the Christian churches tackling cultish behaviour in their communities. file:///var/mobile/Library/SMS/Attachments/11/01/8F697FE6-F702-40D3-B02A-439D39512DF3/ABC_Compass_ep2_wk10_30_MASTER.MOV
Our investigation into #TheSaints cult and the Christian churches tackling cultish behaviour in their communities. file:///var/mobile/Library/SMS/Attachments/11/01/8F697FE6-F702-40D3-B02A-439D39512DF3/ABC_Compass_ep2_wk10_30_MASTER.MOV
August 9, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Compass tomorrow night on @ABCaustralia 630 pm
Our investigation into #TheSaints cult and the Christian churches tackling cultish behaviour in their communities. file:///var/mobile/Library/SMS/Attachments/11/01/8F697FE6-F702-40D3-B02A-439D39512DF3/ABC_Compass_ep2_wk10_30_MASTER.MOV
Our investigation into #TheSaints cult and the Christian churches tackling cultish behaviour in their communities. file:///var/mobile/Library/SMS/Attachments/11/01/8F697FE6-F702-40D3-B02A-439D39512DF3/ABC_Compass_ep2_wk10_30_MASTER.MOV
My next investigation for Compass this Sunday on @abciview @abcaustralia The cult of the Saints. The aftermath of the tragic death of an eight year old girl by members of The Saints cult in Toowoomba. Plus it’s spurred Christians to expose coercive control.
www.abc.net.au/religion/wat...
www.abc.net.au/religion/wat...
Coming up: The Cult of the Saints - ABC Religion & Ethics
Coming up 6:30pm Sunday 10th August on ABC TV and anytime on ABC iview.
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August 5, 2025 at 9:42 AM
My next investigation for Compass this Sunday on @abciview @abcaustralia The cult of the Saints. The aftermath of the tragic death of an eight year old girl by members of The Saints cult in Toowoomba. Plus it’s spurred Christians to expose coercive control.
www.abc.net.au/religion/wat...
www.abc.net.au/religion/wat...
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But this and the money goes to Radio Free Europe !!! Thanks REM ( they were defunded by Trump )
But this and the money goes to Radio Free Europe !!! Thanks REM ( they were defunded by Trump )
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But this and the money goes to Radio Free Europe !!! Thanks REM ( they were defunded by Trump )
But this and the money goes to Radio Free Europe !!! Thanks REM ( they were defunded by Trump )
Very sad news with the passing of Audrey Nash. One of the most courageous women I have ever met. She never faltered in her fight to get justice for the survivors of clerical sexual abuse in the Newcastle #Catholic diocese - including for her own son, Andrew. Her story is in my book #TheAltarBoys.
June 22, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Very sad news with the passing of Audrey Nash. One of the most courageous women I have ever met. She never faltered in her fight to get justice for the survivors of clerical sexual abuse in the Newcastle #Catholic diocese - including for her own son, Andrew. Her story is in my book #TheAltarBoys.
I played a very small role in tonight’s Compass on ABC TV about former Newcastle Anglican Bishop, Greg Thompson in Adelaide. His bravery and that of survivor, Steven Smith should not be forgotten. Anne Manne’s #CrimesoftheCross is worth a read on this dark history. Catch it on @abciview #Anglican
May 11, 2025 at 10:41 AM
I played a very small role in tonight’s Compass on ABC TV about former Newcastle Anglican Bishop, Greg Thompson in Adelaide. His bravery and that of survivor, Steven Smith should not be forgotten. Anne Manne’s #CrimesoftheCross is worth a read on this dark history. Catch it on @abciview #Anglican
The brave former Anglican Bishop of Newcastle - Greg Thompson - is on Compass now. Catch up on ABC Iview. Also featuring Steven Smith - who has campaigned for justice for survivors. Why does the Anglican Church treat him as outsider ? He stood up against clerical abuse cover up. #Anglican #Abuse
May 11, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Aussies …Make sure you check your electricity / energy bill for the $300 Federal Govt rebate ! My company had not passed it on !!!! “…..households are eligible for up to $300 of energy bill relief, and eligible small businesses may receive up to $325. @acccgovau #electricity
April 23, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Aussies …Make sure you check your electricity / energy bill for the $300 Federal Govt rebate ! My company had not passed it on !!!! “…..households are eligible for up to $300 of energy bill relief, and eligible small businesses may receive up to $325. @acccgovau #electricity
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America is *so* stupid.
March 14, 2025 at 6:09 AM
America is *so* stupid.
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A French University is funding a Safe Place For Science program meant to recruit scientists who cannot continue their work in the US. www.univ-amu.fr/fr/public/a...
March 13, 2025 at 6:48 PM
A French University is funding a Safe Place For Science program meant to recruit scientists who cannot continue their work in the US. www.univ-amu.fr/fr/public/a...
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Damn straight!
March 13, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Damn straight!
Very scary to hear Elon Musk call people’s US social security funds, ‘entitlements.’ In the U.S people have to pay into the scheme over years with THEIR OWN MONEY. It’s their money. Get your greedy hands off it. You are taking it to justify your tax cut.
March 14, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Very scary to hear Elon Musk call people’s US social security funds, ‘entitlements.’ In the U.S people have to pay into the scheme over years with THEIR OWN MONEY. It’s their money. Get your greedy hands off it. You are taking it to justify your tax cut.
Bravo. In the SMH today.
February 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Bravo. In the SMH today.
Update : including sexual, psychological and physical Abuse.
Contact Maurice Blackburn lawyers if you know anything about sexual abuse at St Aloysius’ Jesuit College at Kirribilli, Sydney from 1975 to 1987. #Clericalabuse #Catholic #Jesuits
February 21, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Update : including sexual, psychological and physical Abuse.