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So the #AdelaideWritersWeek debacle has already spread to the #AdelaideFestval. @AdelaideFestival #auspol
Another withdrawal from Adelaide Festival, again part of the Tryp contemporary music program.
January 10, 2026 at 8:55 AM
So the #AdelaideWritersWeek debacle has already spread to the #AdelaideFestval. @AdelaideFestival #auspol
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According to his bio, Mark Leibler has "a strong commitment to social justice and reconciliation." In Jan2025, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Honour by Israeli President Isaac Herzog. Here is a tweet of his (since deleted). 👇 #IsraeliTerrorism #GazaGenocide
January 10, 2026 at 7:38 AM
According to his bio, Mark Leibler has "a strong commitment to social justice and reconciliation." In Jan2025, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Honour by Israeli President Isaac Herzog. Here is a tweet of his (since deleted). 👇 #IsraeliTerrorism #GazaGenocide
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Jacinta Allan please activate WICEN. Towers are down, Bndigo has lost it's ABC and heard you on ABC talk about loss of internet, phone services, so activate WiCEN as per State Displan.
Amateur 'ham' radio operators, not just in Victoria, but across the world, are ready to assist.
Amateur 'ham' radio operators, not just in Victoria, but across the world, are ready to assist.
Walter Cronkite explains the who, what, why, when #Ham Amateur #Radio & its Operators are necessary
YouTube video by FairlawnARC.org
youtu.be
January 10, 2026 at 7:17 AM
Jacinta Allan please activate WICEN. Towers are down, Bndigo has lost it's ABC and heard you on ABC talk about loss of internet, phone services, so activate WiCEN as per State Displan.
Amateur 'ham' radio operators, not just in Victoria, but across the world, are ready to assist.
Amateur 'ham' radio operators, not just in Victoria, but across the world, are ready to assist.
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He didn't shoot her in the head at point blank range because he felt like he was in danger. He shot her in the head at point blank range because he was furious that she wasn't afraid of him. He shot her in the head at point blank range because he felt emasculated.
January 9, 2026 at 11:25 PM
He didn't shoot her in the head at point blank range because he felt like he was in danger. He shot her in the head at point blank range because he was furious that she wasn't afraid of him. He shot her in the head at point blank range because he felt emasculated.
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"Australia is told [of] an unprecedented wave of antisemitism, a crisis requiring extraordinary measures, including a Royal Commission. But police data, court findings, and parliamentary evidence tell a very different story"
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/antisemitism...
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/antisemitism...
Antisemitism crisis. What is real and what is not - Michael West
Anthony Albanese has announced a Royal Commission into the Bondi Attacks and antisemitism. Is Australia's antisemitism crisis exaggerated?
michaelwest.com.au
January 10, 2026 at 6:53 AM
"Australia is told [of] an unprecedented wave of antisemitism, a crisis requiring extraordinary measures, including a Royal Commission. But police data, court findings, and parliamentary evidence tell a very different story"
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/antisemitism...
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/antisemitism...
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Copper thieves cut and steal cables affecting phone and internet services in Townsville suburbs - as a cyclone approaches and residents told to take shelter
This is more than just theft - domestic terrorism putting communications and potentially thousands at risk
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
This is more than just theft - domestic terrorism putting communications and potentially thousands at risk
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
Thousands affected as suspected copper thieves cut cables in cyclone warning zone
Thousands of North Queensland residents within a cyclone warning zone are without telecommunications services after suspected copper thieves cut cables.
www.abc.net.au
January 10, 2026 at 5:34 AM
Copper thieves cut and steal cables affecting phone and internet services in Townsville suburbs - as a cyclone approaches and residents told to take shelter
This is more than just theft - domestic terrorism putting communications and potentially thousands at risk
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
This is more than just theft - domestic terrorism putting communications and potentially thousands at risk
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
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Our PM is being watched over by an autocratic narcissist who unleashes armed killers against his own people. This is a bizarre and cruel joke.
We should quit being a vassal state, stand up for ourselves and recognise Malcolm Fraser’s warning that the US is a dangerous ally!
We should quit being a vassal state, stand up for ourselves and recognise Malcolm Fraser’s warning that the US is a dangerous ally!
January 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Our PM is being watched over by an autocratic narcissist who unleashes armed killers against his own people. This is a bizarre and cruel joke.
We should quit being a vassal state, stand up for ourselves and recognise Malcolm Fraser’s warning that the US is a dangerous ally!
We should quit being a vassal state, stand up for ourselves and recognise Malcolm Fraser’s warning that the US is a dangerous ally!
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Why are so many "non-creatives" on these boards to begin with? It's like the ex-politicians being on university boards...why?
Clearly nothing to do with expertise, or a deep lifelong commitment to the field.
Any attempt to stack important sectors needs journalists to highlight what their goals are.
Clearly nothing to do with expertise, or a deep lifelong commitment to the field.
Any attempt to stack important sectors needs journalists to highlight what their goals are.
January 9, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Why are so many "non-creatives" on these boards to begin with? It's like the ex-politicians being on university boards...why?
Clearly nothing to do with expertise, or a deep lifelong commitment to the field.
Any attempt to stack important sectors needs journalists to highlight what their goals are.
Clearly nothing to do with expertise, or a deep lifelong commitment to the field.
Any attempt to stack important sectors needs journalists to highlight what their goals are.
It sounds like the CFA don’t have access to uptodate satellite imagery. How can that be?
January 10, 2026 at 3:14 AM
It sounds like the CFA don’t have access to uptodate satellite imagery. How can that be?
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Sleeper issue in all this 👇
PM & Premier have backed Segal’s recommendations to
withhold funding from arts and cultural bodies that fail to address antisemitism
remove deductible gift recipient status from any charitable institution which promotes speakers or engages in conduct that promotes antisemitism
(IHRA definition)
withhold funding from arts and cultural bodies that fail to address antisemitism
remove deductible gift recipient status from any charitable institution which promotes speakers or engages in conduct that promotes antisemitism
(IHRA definition)
January 10, 2026 at 2:18 AM
Sleeper issue in all this 👇
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US immigration agents have now shot 11 civilians in cars in four months.
ICE’s Murder of Renee Nicole Good Was Not an Aberration — It Is the New Normal
US immigration agents have now shot 11 civilians in cars in four months.
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January 9, 2026 at 10:53 PM
US immigration agents have now shot 11 civilians in cars in four months.
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For those keeping score, Bellingcat, The New York Times Visual Investigation Team, & Washington Post's Visual Forensic team have all published analysis showing the ICE shooter wasn't in the path of Renee Nicole Good’s vehicle when he shot her, contradicting statements by the President & his cronies
January 8, 2026 at 3:35 PM
For those keeping score, Bellingcat, The New York Times Visual Investigation Team, & Washington Post's Visual Forensic team have all published analysis showing the ICE shooter wasn't in the path of Renee Nicole Good’s vehicle when he shot her, contradicting statements by the President & his cronies
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Pope Leo doing what Keir Starmer won't do, criticise Trump for attacking Venezuela,
"War is back in vogue. And the zeal for war is spreading"
"The principle established after WWII that prohibited nations from using force to violate the borders of others has been completely undermined"
"War is back in vogue. And the zeal for war is spreading"
"The principle established after WWII that prohibited nations from using force to violate the borders of others has been completely undermined"
January 9, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Pope Leo doing what Keir Starmer won't do, criticise Trump for attacking Venezuela,
"War is back in vogue. And the zeal for war is spreading"
"The principle established after WWII that prohibited nations from using force to violate the borders of others has been completely undermined"
"War is back in vogue. And the zeal for war is spreading"
"The principle established after WWII that prohibited nations from using force to violate the borders of others has been completely undermined"
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The Adelaide Writers Festival now wrecked by the Adelaide Festival Board, half of which was appointed late last year: a marketing executive; a former politician; a local councillor/real estate agent; an airport manager; a lawyer; a media consultant; and a banker. Another public arts takeover fiasco.
January 10, 2026 at 12:11 AM
The Adelaide Writers Festival now wrecked by the Adelaide Festival Board, half of which was appointed late last year: a marketing executive; a former politician; a local councillor/real estate agent; an airport manager; a lawyer; a media consultant; and a banker. Another public arts takeover fiasco.
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Generosity to the tune of $10B for US and UK shipyards, $368B for an opulent expeditionary defence capability, but austerity when it comes to buying back guns to keep Australians safe at home 🤷♂️. #SkewedPriorities #AUKUS #auspol
January 9, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Generosity to the tune of $10B for US and UK shipyards, $368B for an opulent expeditionary defence capability, but austerity when it comes to buying back guns to keep Australians safe at home 🤷♂️. #SkewedPriorities #AUKUS #auspol
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The ALP will not learn because it’s policies and actions (Mining, Gas, Environment, Gambling, captured by corporates etc) are so close to being the Liberal Party of 20 years ago.
November 20, 2025 at 6:33 AM
The ALP will not learn because it’s policies and actions (Mining, Gas, Environment, Gambling, captured by corporates etc) are so close to being the Liberal Party of 20 years ago.
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Victoria Police revokes powers to allow warrantless searches across inner Melbourne.
They did not provide a reason.
However, an urgent hearing of a challenge to the declaration will begin in the Federal Court on Monday. #auslaw
They did not provide a reason.
However, an urgent hearing of a challenge to the declaration will begin in the Federal Court on Monday. #auslaw
Victoria police revokes powers to allow warrantless pat-downs across inner Melbourne
Police say declaration of Melbourne CBD and surrounds as a designated area will end on 9 January, more than four months ahead of schedule
www.theguardian.com
January 9, 2026 at 3:09 AM
Victoria Police revokes powers to allow warrantless searches across inner Melbourne.
They did not provide a reason.
However, an urgent hearing of a challenge to the declaration will begin in the Federal Court on Monday. #auslaw
They did not provide a reason.
However, an urgent hearing of a challenge to the declaration will begin in the Federal Court on Monday. #auslaw
There is a possibility the Longwood fire could impact Melbourne's outer suburbs as well.
Please, even if you live in the outer suburbs like Coldstream, Chirnside Park, Lilydale, Whittlesea, Sotuh Morang, Mernda, and nearby you need to take action. NOW. DO NOT WAIT.
Please, even if you live in the outer suburbs like Coldstream, Chirnside Park, Lilydale, Whittlesea, Sotuh Morang, Mernda, and nearby you need to take action. NOW. DO NOT WAIT.
January 9, 2026 at 3:35 AM
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At this rate the Adelaide Writers Week will just be Amanda Vanstone interviewing Jillian Segal to a room full of ABC and Murdoch journos.
#AusPol
#AusPol
AWW has had to dump its program.
If 42+ had pulled out of the 123 that is around a third of the speakers.
If 42+ had pulled out of the 123 that is around a third of the speakers.
January 9, 2026 at 3:19 AM
At this rate the Adelaide Writers Week will just be Amanda Vanstone interviewing Jillian Segal to a room full of ABC and Murdoch journos.
#AusPol
#AusPol
I’d add in Meanjin to that roster.
Bendigo Writers Festival, Meanjin, now Adelaide Writers … powerful vested interests would rather destroy the cultural institutions they are supposedly responsible for than allow certain voices to be heard
Adelaide Festival board facing a stark choice: Are they willing to sacrifice the entire festival to prevent a single Palestinian-Australian author from speaking?
January 9, 2026 at 2:30 AM
I’d add in Meanjin to that roster.
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grab your tickets!!!
Our live show lineup: Criticism, witticism in a world turned to shitticism
Nazeem Hussain comedian
Gabbi Bolt musical comedian
SYD
Claudia Karvan actor
L-Fresh the Lion rapper
BRIS
Myf Warhurst presenter
Anisa comedian
CBR
Senator Fatima Payman
Tom Ballard comedian
fane.com.au/whats-on/ett...
Nazeem Hussain comedian
Gabbi Bolt musical comedian
SYD
Claudia Karvan actor
L-Fresh the Lion rapper
BRIS
Myf Warhurst presenter
Anisa comedian
CBR
Senator Fatima Payman
Tom Ballard comedian
fane.com.au/whats-on/ett...
January 9, 2026 at 12:17 AM
grab your tickets!!!
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Ceasefire my arse. This is murder #SanctionIsrael #Israelaremurderers #auspol #SanctionIsraelNow #GazaGenocide
www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/...
www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/...
Israeli attack on Gaza tent kills at least three Palestinians
At least 425 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks since October ceasefire came into effect, Health Ministry says.
www.aljazeera.com
January 9, 2026 at 1:27 AM
Ceasefire my arse. This is murder #SanctionIsrael #Israelaremurderers #auspol #SanctionIsraelNow #GazaGenocide
www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/...
www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/...