Verbatorium
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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/...
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Every withdrawal from the Adelaide Festival
reminds us that there are many prominent people with integrity and principles,
who will stand up to the bullying of a foreign power and its local acolytes. #ZionistMcCarthyism #auspol
reminds us that there are many prominent people with integrity and principles,
who will stand up to the bullying of a foreign power and its local acolytes. #ZionistMcCarthyism #auspol
I count around 30 withdrawals by now. And that’s before most of them have even been announced.
Good luck to festival publicists and organisers for the next 8 weeks…
Good luck to festival publicists and organisers for the next 8 weeks…
More withdrawals from Adelaide Writers Week reportedly include:
Bri Lee
Maxine Beneba Clarke
Clare Wright
Paul Daley
Hannah Kent
Robbie Arnott
Walter Marsh
Jennifer Mills
Hannah Ferguson
+ at least 5 others to add to yesterday’s lot
Bri Lee
Maxine Beneba Clarke
Clare Wright
Paul Daley
Hannah Kent
Robbie Arnott
Walter Marsh
Jennifer Mills
Hannah Ferguson
+ at least 5 others to add to yesterday’s lot
January 8, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Every withdrawal from the Adelaide Festival
reminds us that there are many prominent people with integrity and principles,
who will stand up to the bullying of a foreign power and its local acolytes. #ZionistMcCarthyism #auspol
reminds us that there are many prominent people with integrity and principles,
who will stand up to the bullying of a foreign power and its local acolytes. #ZionistMcCarthyism #auspol
Insect enthusiasts helping researchers keep an eye on bug populations www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
Photography addict takes 14,000 snaps of insects for a bug hunt
Queensland insect enthusiasts are snapping photos of their backyard bugs to help researchers monitor native and invasive species.
www.abc.net.au
January 9, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Insect enthusiasts helping researchers keep an eye on bug populations www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
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‘Motion is lotion’: how to really look after your shoulders www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
‘Motion is lotion’: how to really look after your shoulders
As we age, we naturally lose mobility. But there are some steps we can take to keep these joints healthy for longer
www.theguardian.com
January 9, 2026 at 12:30 AM
‘Motion is lotion’: how to really look after your shoulders www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
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Walz: "I couldn't help but think, and it scares me a bit -- 'The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most important directive.' It certainly feels like that in this moment."
January 8, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Walz: "I couldn't help but think, and it scares me a bit -- 'The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most important directive.' It certainly feels like that in this moment."
A good description of the Trump cabinet
like hungry dogs round a table where red meat is being carved
January 8, 2026 at 9:50 PM
A good description of the Trump cabinet
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Basically all 28 million of us are to be ruled , governed, policed, informed and educated by a tiny fraction of less than .5% dual nationality Zionists with an Israeli agenda.
January 8, 2026 at 1:43 AM
Basically all 28 million of us are to be ruled , governed, policed, informed and educated by a tiny fraction of less than .5% dual nationality Zionists with an Israeli agenda.
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The extreme Zionists have taken over our ALP federally with less OZ population than our own Indig pop, due to money having more influence over the voting people - frightening
January 8, 2026 at 1:28 AM
The extreme Zionists have taken over our ALP federally with less OZ population than our own Indig pop, due to money having more influence over the voting people - frightening
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Tells you everything you need to know really.
Quote-unquote "Jewish leaders" concerned that the Royal Commissioner on Bondi will be "too left-leaning".
And Frydenberg further detailing that they want someone to deliver the right(-wing) conclusions.
(cont'd)
Quote-unquote "Jewish leaders" concerned that the Royal Commissioner on Bondi will be "too left-leaning".
And Frydenberg further detailing that they want someone to deliver the right(-wing) conclusions.
(cont'd)
January 7, 2026 at 11:54 PM
Tells you everything you need to know really.
Quote-unquote "Jewish leaders" concerned that the Royal Commissioner on Bondi will be "too left-leaning".
And Frydenberg further detailing that they want someone to deliver the right(-wing) conclusions.
(cont'd)
Quote-unquote "Jewish leaders" concerned that the Royal Commissioner on Bondi will be "too left-leaning".
And Frydenberg further detailing that they want someone to deliver the right(-wing) conclusions.
(cont'd)
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Had anything like this happened before in Australia? A Royal Commissioner appointed through negotiation with bad-faith actors, details leaked out via extremist activists journalists?
January 8, 2026 at 12:49 AM
Had anything like this happened before in Australia? A Royal Commissioner appointed through negotiation with bad-faith actors, details leaked out via extremist activists journalists?
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Sort of gives away what this is all about doesn’t it.
Intriguing reporting from Nine here - the objection to former High Court justice Virginia Bell to lead the royal commission apparently relates to a previous decision where she upheld the democratic right to protest www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
Virginia Bell’s role in protest laws under scrutiny as Albanese weighs royal commission
Judgments handed down by former high court judge Virginia Bell and another contender, former Federal Court of Australia chief justice James Allsop, are under scrutiny as the government decides on a ro...
www.smh.com.au
January 8, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Sort of gives away what this is all about doesn’t it.
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Law Prof, David Heilpern: “So beware – transfer of the power from the courts to the police is a characteristic of every society that has drifted from democracy to fascism. Be afraid of that. Be very afraid.” #auspol #freespeech
www.echo.net.au/2026/01/nsw-...
www.echo.net.au/2026/01/nsw-...
NSW Police now decide who can protest
The NSW government response to Bondi has seen a huge transfer of power from the courts to the police.
www.echo.net.au
January 8, 2026 at 1:51 AM
Law Prof, David Heilpern: “So beware – transfer of the power from the courts to the police is a characteristic of every society that has drifted from democracy to fascism. Be afraid of that. Be very afraid.” #auspol #freespeech
www.echo.net.au/2026/01/nsw-...
www.echo.net.au/2026/01/nsw-...
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We need to get local governments and architects for new public spaces focussed on this. Now an urgent need for the vulnerable with badly designed houses or none. #auspol
January 8, 2026 at 1:38 AM
We need to get local governments and architects for new public spaces focussed on this. Now an urgent need for the vulnerable with badly designed houses or none. #auspol
The question in my mind is has the State government leaned on the Festival board to cancel this speaker?
Announcement by Adelaide Writers Festival cancelling invitation to Randa Abdel-
Fattah
Fattah
Adelaide Festival Board Statement
www.adelaidefestival.com.au
January 8, 2026 at 2:02 AM
The question in my mind is has the State government leaned on the Festival board to cancel this speaker?