Mark Saunokonoko 🇳🇿🇫🇯☀️
@marksaunox.bsky.social
assistant news editor at Guardian Australia. Pug pics, news + stuff 📡
🎧❗Super podcast cutting thru the smoke and mirrors on tax breaks for those with $3m+ in superannuation @regedahmad.bsky.social @grogsgamut.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Greg Jericho says Labor’s super tax reveals a system built for the rich - podcast
Columnist Greg Jericho speaks to Reged Ahmad about why the media debate over a reduced tax break for Australia’s wealthiest 0.5% is divorced from reality
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June 3, 2025 at 12:37 AM
🎧❗Super podcast cutting thru the smoke and mirrors on tax breaks for those with $3m+ in superannuation @regedahmad.bsky.social @grogsgamut.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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None of Europe’s tiptoeing around Trump buys it an ounce of respect in Washington, says Tim Sebastian open.substack.com/pub/publicin...
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Blind Eyes and Silence / Tim Sebastian
Quick Takes
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March 27, 2025 at 12:00 AM
None of Europe’s tiptoeing around Trump buys it an ounce of respect in Washington, says Tim Sebastian open.substack.com/pub/publicin...
@publicinquiry.bsky.social
@publicinquiry.bsky.social
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The hearing aid feature for Airpods Pro 2 was switched on in Australia this morning. I tried taking the hearing test but apparently cleaners on my street are too noisy atm. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Australians can now use Apple AirPods Pro as hearing aids – but experts warn they’re not for everyone
Experts hope the use of the headphones for mild to moderate hearing loss will reduce stigma and persuade people to test their hearing
www.theguardian.com
March 25, 2025 at 8:13 PM
The hearing aid feature for Airpods Pro 2 was switched on in Australia this morning. I tried taking the hearing test but apparently cleaners on my street are too noisy atm. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
With questions mounting over Australia’s nuclear submarine deal – Aukus – @joshnicholas.com took a look through the budget papers to see what one nuclear sub would buy us.
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Based on the 2025 budget, what could Australia buy for $46bn instead of one nuclear submarine?
Boosting nurses wages, increasing school funding or more tax cuts – here’s what a different fiscal approach could look like
www.theguardian.com
March 25, 2025 at 9:36 PM
With questions mounting over Australia’s nuclear submarine deal – Aukus – @joshnicholas.com took a look through the budget papers to see what one nuclear sub would buy us.
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
Photographer captures 20-minute clash between a Canada goose and a bald eagle, emblematic of high tensions between Canada and US right now www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Canada goose fights off bald eagle in rare, symbolism-laden battle on ice
Photographer captures 20-minute clash between birds emblematic of Canada and US amid high trade tensions
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March 5, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Photographer captures 20-minute clash between a Canada goose and a bald eagle, emblematic of high tensions between Canada and US right now www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Elon and his Space Station rescue sounding like Elon and his Thai cave sub www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
‘What a lie’: Danish astronaut responds to Musk claim that Biden abandoned ISS pair on purpose
Musk claimed without evidence that Nasa’s Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were left stranded on the orbital outpost for ‘political reasons’
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February 21, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Elon and his Space Station rescue sounding like Elon and his Thai cave sub www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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I have three reviews to go for the Obs but today, after 180 of them, is my last column for OFM. So I thought I’d summarise my searing advice from the last 15 years: the wisdom, the provocations and the occasional stupidities. Enjoy. Or grind your teeth. Your call
www.theguardian.com/food/2025/fe...
www.theguardian.com/food/2025/fe...
This is my final OFM column. Here’s what I’ve learned about buffets, ‘clean eating’ and what not to serve food on | Jay Rayner
Much has changed in the food world but there are a few truths that still hold
www.theguardian.com
February 20, 2025 at 12:06 PM
I have three reviews to go for the Obs but today, after 180 of them, is my last column for OFM. So I thought I’d summarise my searing advice from the last 15 years: the wisdom, the provocations and the occasional stupidities. Enjoy. Or grind your teeth. Your call
www.theguardian.com/food/2025/fe...
www.theguardian.com/food/2025/fe...
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The judge in Lattouf v ABC has ruled that the Federal court matter is of public interest and will be live-streamed on YouTube.
Proceedings begin on Monday 3 Feb at 10 a.m.
Stream: www.youtube.com/live/a8RorBe...
The case file is publicly accessible here:
www.fedcourt.gov.au/services/acc...
Proceedings begin on Monday 3 Feb at 10 a.m.
Stream: www.youtube.com/live/a8RorBe...
The case file is publicly accessible here:
www.fedcourt.gov.au/services/acc...
February 1, 2025 at 7:46 AM
The judge in Lattouf v ABC has ruled that the Federal court matter is of public interest and will be live-streamed on YouTube.
Proceedings begin on Monday 3 Feb at 10 a.m.
Stream: www.youtube.com/live/a8RorBe...
The case file is publicly accessible here:
www.fedcourt.gov.au/services/acc...
Proceedings begin on Monday 3 Feb at 10 a.m.
Stream: www.youtube.com/live/a8RorBe...
The case file is publicly accessible here:
www.fedcourt.gov.au/services/acc...
Readers are enjoying this nature story today from @readfearn.bsky.social
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‘A hugely significant sighting’: red goshawk photographed for first time in central Australia
Bird snapped by Newhaven wildlife sanctuary ecologist is likely a juvenile on risky 1,500km journey away from parents, expert says
www.theguardian.com
January 23, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Readers are enjoying this nature story today from @readfearn.bsky.social
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Car crushed by a massive tree that came down on Homer St at Kingsgrove and lifted up the whole footpath. Big enough to take down the power lines on the other side of the street as it fell. Power out to several streets.
January 17, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Car crushed by a massive tree that came down on Homer St at Kingsgrove and lifted up the whole footpath. Big enough to take down the power lines on the other side of the street as it fell. Power out to several streets.
Albanese couldn’t sell a schooner to a shearer, writes @riminton.bsky.social
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Anthony Albanese couldn’t sell a schooner to a shearer. He needs to ask ‘what would Xenophon do?’ | Hugh Riminton
As the PM struggles to emulate the Labor party greats, he would do well to learn from a rank outsider from Adelaide
www.theguardian.com
January 15, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Albanese couldn’t sell a schooner to a shearer, writes @riminton.bsky.social
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'My issue with Mark Zuckerberg is his spinelessness and opportunism'... Hard to argue with @jemima.bsky.social
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The cravenness of Mark Zuckerberg
It is clear in which direction the influence was being exerted when the Meta boss went to have dinner with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago. He goes where the wind blows.
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January 13, 2025 at 11:47 PM
'My issue with Mark Zuckerberg is his spinelessness and opportunism'... Hard to argue with @jemima.bsky.social
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Reuters photographers have been on the ground in Los Angeles capturing visuals that bring home the scale of fires that exploded on Jan 7. Many are veterans who have covered multiple wildfires, but say they have never witnessed anything like this reut.rs/40coXMD
January 10, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Reuters photographers have been on the ground in Los Angeles capturing visuals that bring home the scale of fires that exploded on Jan 7. Many are veterans who have covered multiple wildfires, but say they have never witnessed anything like this reut.rs/40coXMD
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Laws passed last year made what this student did a criminal offence but there is no action on platforms used to make this content - some apps and websites are even set up to specifically make stuff like this. Why isn’t government attacking this on all fronts?
January 9, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Laws passed last year made what this student did a criminal offence but there is no action on platforms used to make this content - some apps and websites are even set up to specifically make stuff like this. Why isn’t government attacking this on all fronts?
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Zuckerberg continues to do everything and anything possible to ingratiate himself with Trump. Today he named Dana White, the president of the UFC, to Meta's board. White is one of Trump's closest allies and introduced Trump and the Republican National Convention.
January 6, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Zuckerberg continues to do everything and anything possible to ingratiate himself with Trump. Today he named Dana White, the president of the UFC, to Meta's board. White is one of Trump's closest allies and introduced Trump and the Republican National Convention.
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In Australia its a cheaper to cause an oil spill than to get a nursing degree
In Norway they tax their oil industry and give kids free degrees while in Australia we subsidise the oil industry and charge kids a fortune to go to uni
Priorities matter
In Norway they tax their oil industry and give kids free degrees while in Australia we subsidise the oil industry and charge kids a fortune to go to uni
Priorities matter
Accused by a whistleblower of covering up an oil spill that killed dolphins and sea snakes, Santos get fined just $10k 🤯
Santos spends up to $US3.3m per year on a private jet for their executives so I don’t think AUD10k is going to hurt them.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01...
Santos spends up to $US3.3m per year on a private jet for their executives so I don’t think AUD10k is going to hurt them.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01...
Gas giant Santos fined $10,000 for 25,000-litre oil spill off Pilbara coast
The energy giant has pleaded guilty to causing an oil spill in 2022, that leaked 25,000 litres of oil off WA's north-west coast. Santos will pay a $10,000 fine and $9,700 in court costs for failing to...
www.abc.net.au
January 7, 2025 at 5:45 AM
In Australia its a cheaper to cause an oil spill than to get a nursing degree
In Norway they tax their oil industry and give kids free degrees while in Australia we subsidise the oil industry and charge kids a fortune to go to uni
Priorities matter
In Norway they tax their oil industry and give kids free degrees while in Australia we subsidise the oil industry and charge kids a fortune to go to uni
Priorities matter
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The husband of Republican senator Deb Fischer just refused to shake hands or make eye contact with Vice President Harris.
The level of class you can expect from MAGA.
The level of class you can expect from MAGA.
January 6, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The husband of Republican senator Deb Fischer just refused to shake hands or make eye contact with Vice President Harris.
The level of class you can expect from MAGA.
The level of class you can expect from MAGA.
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America's first bird flu death has been reported in Louisiana. The state's Department of Health says the person was over 65 and reportedly had underlying medical conditions. cnn.it/3Pqi3i3
January 6, 2025 at 9:21 PM
America's first bird flu death has been reported in Louisiana. The state's Department of Health says the person was over 65 and reportedly had underlying medical conditions. cnn.it/3Pqi3i3
Few prime ministers have been given the job with such enthusiasm, and then proceeded to dissipate that support so quickly @farrmw.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Sorry Tony, but the only person you have to blame for being booted out of office is yourself | Malcolm Farr
Politicians blaming other elements of government for their own failures is wrong – and bad for democracy
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January 6, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Few prime ministers have been given the job with such enthusiasm, and then proceeded to dissipate that support so quickly @farrmw.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Totally deserved WINNER: Colin Farrell (The Penguin) — male actor in tv series, anthology series or tv film
www.theguardian.com/film/live/20...
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Golden Globes 2025: the winners, the losers, the red carpet – live!
This year’s awards season kicks off with big screen frontrunners such as The Brutalist, Wicked and Conclave while on the small screen, Shōgun and The Bear lead the way
www.theguardian.com
January 6, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Totally deserved WINNER: Colin Farrell (The Penguin) — male actor in tv series, anthology series or tv film
www.theguardian.com/film/live/20...
www.theguardian.com/film/live/20...
'Don’t feed the troll'. There you have it! www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
‘Don’t feed the troll’: German chancellor responds to Elon Musk comments
World’s richest man has been voicing support for Germany’s far-right AfD party while insulting its current leaders
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January 5, 2025 at 11:37 PM
'Don’t feed the troll'. There you have it! www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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Want to feel old?
This is what the Pet Shop Boys look like now.
This is what the Pet Shop Boys look like now.
December 20, 2024 at 12:08 PM
Want to feel old?
This is what the Pet Shop Boys look like now.
This is what the Pet Shop Boys look like now.
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The Guardian is pushing ahead with its 'sale' of the Observer.
But the journalism continues...
If you value the Guardian or Observer, I urge you to read this. It's my attempt to investigate 'the money behind the money'.
Who is 'buying' us? And why?
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
But the journalism continues...
If you value the Guardian or Observer, I urge you to read this. It's my attempt to investigate 'the money behind the money'.
Who is 'buying' us? And why?
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
Who is 'the money behind the money?'
As the Guardian announces the 'sale' of the 233-year-old Observer to Tortoise Media, I wave hello to my new bosses (hi!) with an investigation of their finances.
open.substack.com
December 18, 2024 at 6:03 PM
The Guardian is pushing ahead with its 'sale' of the Observer.
But the journalism continues...
If you value the Guardian or Observer, I urge you to read this. It's my attempt to investigate 'the money behind the money'.
Who is 'buying' us? And why?
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
But the journalism continues...
If you value the Guardian or Observer, I urge you to read this. It's my attempt to investigate 'the money behind the money'.
Who is 'buying' us? And why?
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
It was a vehicle so festive it could have almost been Santa’s sleigh. There was just one problem: it wasn’t legal.
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December 18, 2024 at 5:27 AM
It was a vehicle so festive it could have almost been Santa’s sleigh. There was just one problem: it wasn’t legal.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...