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Emily Heller, an eyewitness, is speaking out to set the record straight. Officers were screaming at Renee Nicole Good, “Move, move, move.”
So she moved, and they shot her multiple times? Then Noem and Trump branded her a domestic terrorist. Does everyone see how absolutely insane that sounds?
So she moved, and they shot her multiple times? Then Noem and Trump branded her a domestic terrorist. Does everyone see how absolutely insane that sounds?
January 8, 2026 at 3:06 AM
Emily Heller, an eyewitness, is speaking out to set the record straight. Officers were screaming at Renee Nicole Good, “Move, move, move.”
So she moved, and they shot her multiple times? Then Noem and Trump branded her a domestic terrorist. Does everyone see how absolutely insane that sounds?
So she moved, and they shot her multiple times? Then Noem and Trump branded her a domestic terrorist. Does everyone see how absolutely insane that sounds?
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What’s the point of writers’ festivals — or, for that matter, writers — if they can’t discuss issues that matter? Australian arts administrators would rather destroy the whole sector than allow Palestinians to speak about genocide. It’s beyond shameful.
January 8, 2026 at 4:57 AM
What’s the point of writers’ festivals — or, for that matter, writers — if they can’t discuss issues that matter? Australian arts administrators would rather destroy the whole sector than allow Palestinians to speak about genocide. It’s beyond shameful.
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I will be withdrawing from two panels I was to chair at Adelaide Writers Week 2026. I stand in solidarity with Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah, and other Palestinian Australian writers. I urge all writers to do the same. Watch out for statements from SA mob. www.adelaidefestival.com.au/news/2025/ad...
Adelaide Festival Board Statement
www.adelaidefestival.com.au
January 8, 2026 at 5:15 AM
I will be withdrawing from two panels I was to chair at Adelaide Writers Week 2026. I stand in solidarity with Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah, and other Palestinian Australian writers. I urge all writers to do the same. Watch out for statements from SA mob. www.adelaidefestival.com.au/news/2025/ad...
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ABC24 has rolled Scott Prasser out to comment on the RC; he has just intoned that Virginia Bell's inquiry into Morrison's secret cabinet ministries found that "he did nothing wrong, by the way", which is .... uh .... not what her inquiry found. It's going to be a long 2026
January 8, 2026 at 6:46 AM
ABC24 has rolled Scott Prasser out to comment on the RC; he has just intoned that Virginia Bell's inquiry into Morrison's secret cabinet ministries found that "he did nothing wrong, by the way", which is .... uh .... not what her inquiry found. It's going to be a long 2026
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Following the decision from the Board of the Adelaide Festival, The Australia Institute is withdrawing its support from this year’s literary festival. Here is our statement, and a personal one from me.
January 8, 2026 at 5:57 AM
Following the decision from the Board of the Adelaide Festival, The Australia Institute is withdrawing its support from this year’s literary festival. Here is our statement, and a personal one from me.
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RC advocates broadly want the conclusions to be thus:
- Muslims are exclusively responsible for antisemitism
- Any and all criticism of Israel must be prohibited
- Right to free speech and assembly must be curtailed
- Israel's actions in Gaza, including genocide, are justifiable
- Muslims are exclusively responsible for antisemitism
- Any and all criticism of Israel must be prohibited
- Right to free speech and assembly must be curtailed
- Israel's actions in Gaza, including genocide, are justifiable
[After publication of this story, former Coalition treasurer Josh Frydenberg, a top advocate for a royal commission, said he opposed Bell’s appointment, without specifying reasons.]
Because they don't want a Royal Commission. They want show trials.
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
Because they don't want a Royal Commission. They want show trials.
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
Former High Court justice in frame to lead Bondi royal commission
The potential appointment of Virginia Bell, which has been flagged by senior Labor figures in recent days, drew swift private pushback from some Jewish leaders.
www.smh.com.au
January 7, 2026 at 9:48 PM
RC advocates broadly want the conclusions to be thus:
- Muslims are exclusively responsible for antisemitism
- Any and all criticism of Israel must be prohibited
- Right to free speech and assembly must be curtailed
- Israel's actions in Gaza, including genocide, are justifiable
- Muslims are exclusively responsible for antisemitism
- Any and all criticism of Israel must be prohibited
- Right to free speech and assembly must be curtailed
- Israel's actions in Gaza, including genocide, are justifiable
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Josh Frydenberg was part of the Coalition government cohort who attempted to weaken Australia's Racial Discrimination Act. By March 2017 it was clear the government didn't have the numbers in the senate to modify section 18c. #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Racial Discrimination Act change would require public support, says Frydenberg
Frontbencher says he is aware of sensitivities around 18C but it needs to be changed because it isn’t working well
www.theguardian.com
January 8, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Josh Frydenberg was part of the Coalition government cohort who attempted to weaken Australia's Racial Discrimination Act. By March 2017 it was clear the government didn't have the numbers in the senate to modify section 18c. #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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On the day that a Palestinian writer is dropped from Adelaide Writer’s Week for being *checks notes* Palestinian.
Albanese is mentioning Deborah Conway and the criticise she has faced for her pro-Israel views as an example of why he needed to call this RC. Again, if you needed more proof as to what this was really about.
January 8, 2026 at 9:02 AM
On the day that a Palestinian writer is dropped from Adelaide Writer’s Week for being *checks notes* Palestinian.
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people are withdrawing from Adelaide writers week faster than can be reported. In addition to the names listed here are Ren Wyld, Emma Shortis, and Fiona Katsaukas. Important detail: the only creative, Stephen Page, has left the Adelaide Festival board.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
Authors withdraw from festival after Palestinian Australian author dropped
After Randa Abdel-Fattah was dropped from Adelaide Writers' Week by the Adelaide Festival Board, a slew of authors, including Michelle de Kretser, have withdrawn from the event.
www.abc.net.au
January 8, 2026 at 6:28 AM
people are withdrawing from Adelaide writers week faster than can be reported. In addition to the names listed here are Ren Wyld, Emma Shortis, and Fiona Katsaukas. Important detail: the only creative, Stephen Page, has left the Adelaide Festival board.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
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My statement regarding my decision to withdraw from this year’s Adelaide Writers Festival.
January 8, 2026 at 9:55 AM
My statement regarding my decision to withdraw from this year’s Adelaide Writers Festival.
"The remarks echo earlier statements from Trump where he has repeatedly called for the US to seize oil from other countries, indicating a broader belief that US power entitles it to control or extract resources from other states."
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump’s claims to Venezuelan oil are part of broader ‘resource imperialism’, experts say
Critics compare offensive to Iraq war, citing familiar mix of regime-change rhetoric, security pretexts and oil interests
www.theguardian.com
December 26, 2025 at 3:00 AM
"The remarks echo earlier statements from Trump where he has repeatedly called for the US to seize oil from other countries, indicating a broader belief that US power entitles it to control or extract resources from other states."
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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This Christian priest was asked "If the mosques in Gaza are all bombed who will issue the call to prayer?" He replied "If the mosques in Gaza are all bombed and there's no muezzin in Gaza, I will raise the call to prayer at the appropriate time for my Muslim brothers as an honour to them." #SaveGaza
October 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM
This Christian priest was asked "If the mosques in Gaza are all bombed who will issue the call to prayer?" He replied "If the mosques in Gaza are all bombed and there's no muezzin in Gaza, I will raise the call to prayer at the appropriate time for my Muslim brothers as an honour to them." #SaveGaza
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(ABC) - The Israel Defense Forces said its troops opened fire on Palestinians, killing five, after they allegedly violated the terms of the ceasefire agreement.
abcnews.go.com/Internationa...
abcnews.go.com/Internationa...
Israel-Gaza live updates: 5 Palestinians killed in Gaza City for alleged ceasefire violation, IDF says
Israel on Tuesday identified two of the people whose remains were returned.
abcnews.go.com
October 14, 2025 at 11:07 AM
(ABC) - The Israel Defense Forces said its troops opened fire on Palestinians, killing five, after they allegedly violated the terms of the ceasefire agreement.
abcnews.go.com/Internationa...
abcnews.go.com/Internationa...
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it's real support from actual racists
September 8, 2025 at 3:16 PM
it's real support from actual racists
"Attacks on truth and science are straight out of the authoritarian playbook. And history shows they do not end well."
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
What does a sunk Swedish galleon teach us about the perils of ignoring science? | Elizabeth Finkel
As scientific institutions and truths come under attack in the US, how well protected is Australia against the assault on science and facts?
www.theguardian.com
September 6, 2025 at 3:55 AM
"Attacks on truth and science are straight out of the authoritarian playbook. And history shows they do not end well."
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
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alternative title: "we've gotta stop burning $hit"
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Earth’s capacity to store carbon could max out surprisingly soon
Around 1,460 gigatonnes of carbon dioxide can be safely stored underground, but this limit could be reached by 2200.
www.nature.com
September 5, 2025 at 1:56 PM
alternative title: "we've gotta stop burning $hit"
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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Each day more and more Jewish people are speaking out against Israel’s genocide against Palestinians. Last Sunday, we came together on Gadigal land as Jews opposed to Israel's genocidal assault on Gaza.
If you want to join this growing movement, you can take action at: linktr.ee/jewishcouncil
If you want to join this growing movement, you can take action at: linktr.ee/jewishcouncil
August 31, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Each day more and more Jewish people are speaking out against Israel’s genocide against Palestinians. Last Sunday, we came together on Gadigal land as Jews opposed to Israel's genocidal assault on Gaza.
If you want to join this growing movement, you can take action at: linktr.ee/jewishcouncil
If you want to join this growing movement, you can take action at: linktr.ee/jewishcouncil
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The JCA is just a brilliant organisation. Doing great work at no small risk to their livelihoods, given the pressure from other groups against speaking against the action of Israel’s govt.
Each day more and more Jewish people are speaking out against Israel’s genocide against Palestinians. Last Sunday, we came together on Gadigal land as Jews opposed to Israel's genocidal assault on Gaza.
If you want to join this growing movement, you can take action at: linktr.ee/jewishcouncil
If you want to join this growing movement, you can take action at: linktr.ee/jewishcouncil
August 31, 2025 at 9:15 AM
The JCA is just a brilliant organisation. Doing great work at no small risk to their livelihoods, given the pressure from other groups against speaking against the action of Israel’s govt.
Loy Yang B coal power station - mid-winter afternoon in August. Latrobe Valley, Victoria, Australia.
August 23, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Loy Yang B coal power station - mid-winter afternoon in August. Latrobe Valley, Victoria, Australia.
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What women problem?
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
June 5, 2025 at 9:29 PM
What women problem?
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
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"The Israelis shot and killed an innocent young woman and then caused the death of her unborn baby, too.
Shocking, right? Depraved? Murderous? And yet, as of Monday morning, there was no mention of Sundus Shalabi on...the New York Times or the BBC" - me, for Zeteo:
Shocking, right? Depraved? Murderous? And yet, as of Monday morning, there was no mention of Sundus Shalabi on...the New York Times or the BBC" - me, for Zeteo:
Israel Just Killed a Pregnant Palestinian Woman – And Western Media Doesn’t Care
How many Palestinian women and children have to be killed in the occupied West Bank before anyone in the US or UK gives a damn?
zeteo.com
February 11, 2025 at 5:30 AM
"The Israelis shot and killed an innocent young woman and then caused the death of her unborn baby, too.
Shocking, right? Depraved? Murderous? And yet, as of Monday morning, there was no mention of Sundus Shalabi on...the New York Times or the BBC" - me, for Zeteo:
Shocking, right? Depraved? Murderous? And yet, as of Monday morning, there was no mention of Sundus Shalabi on...the New York Times or the BBC" - me, for Zeteo:
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How appalling that the Australian Government has not shown support for the International Criminal Court after the US Government’s sanctions against it. This is a matter of principle. The ICC deals with war crimes, genocide and crimes against humanity.
February 11, 2025 at 5:19 AM
How appalling that the Australian Government has not shown support for the International Criminal Court after the US Government’s sanctions against it. This is a matter of principle. The ICC deals with war crimes, genocide and crimes against humanity.
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There are 111 of us (so far)
January 12, 2025 at 3:44 AM
There are 111 of us (so far)