Vince Mahon
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The ABC sacked our colleague because of her political opinion and to appease a lobby group, the court found. And they spent more than $1 million on ridiculous defences including the she was never sacked and there is no such thing as a Lebanese race. Time for the ABC to rethink how it treats staff.
The ABC (my employer) needs to stop defending this case against Lattouf and settle - including an apology and reinstatement. They should not have taken her off air in such a manner. Her colleagues stand with her.
Flurry of emails exchanged between Ita Buttrose and David Anderson before Antoinette Lattouf’s sacking
Federal court file indicates Buttrose, Anderson and ABC chief content officer communicated on 19 December before Lattouf was taken off air on 20 December
www.theguardian.com
June 25, 2025 at 1:31 AM
The ABC sacked our colleague because of her political opinion and to appease a lobby group, the court found. And they spent more than $1 million on ridiculous defences including the she was never sacked and there is no such thing as a Lebanese race. Time for the ABC to rethink how it treats staff.
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I’m very proud to have worked with the remarkable @antoinettelattouf.bsky.social Today we celebrated the win, together with friends, family & the legal team. Heading back home with a smile on my dial.
June 25, 2025 at 7:21 AM
I’m very proud to have worked with the remarkable @antoinettelattouf.bsky.social Today we celebrated the win, together with friends, family & the legal team. Heading back home with a smile on my dial.
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Governments are leaving ‘heavy lifting’ on Closing the Gap to underresourced Aboriginal groups, review finds
Governments are leaving ‘heavy lifting’ on Closing the Gap to underresourced Aboriginal groups, review finds
‘Inaction’ from governments and ‘baked in’ racism are hampering efforts to address entrenched disadvantage, according to first independent review
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Australian governments are failing to do “the heavy lifting” needed to address entrenched disadvantage experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, an independent review of the national Closing the Gap strategy has found.
The review by the Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education and Research at the University of Technology Sydney is the first to independently assess the implementation of the Closing the Gap agreement since its establishment in 2008. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
June 23, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Governments are leaving ‘heavy lifting’ on Closing the Gap to underresourced Aboriginal groups, review finds
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Reddit is flooded with small businesses owners getting crushed by tariffs — devastated by the thought of raising prices, firing workers, or closing up shop entirely.
April 8, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Reddit is flooded with small businesses owners getting crushed by tariffs — devastated by the thought of raising prices, firing workers, or closing up shop entirely.
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⚡️ US aid has dropped, main support comes from Europe, Syrskyi says.
"But we must also rely on our own strength. We have had success in the production of artillery and quite significant successes with electronic warfare," Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said.
"But we must also rely on our own strength. We have had success in the production of artillery and quite significant successes with electronic warfare," Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said.
US aid has dropped, main support comes from Europe, Syrskyi says
The U.S. assistance to Kyiv has decrased, with European countries now providing the main portion of military aid, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said in an interview with the LB.UA outlet publis...
kyivindependent.com
April 9, 2025 at 10:57 AM
⚡️ US aid has dropped, main support comes from Europe, Syrskyi says.
"But we must also rely on our own strength. We have had success in the production of artillery and quite significant successes with electronic warfare," Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said.
"But we must also rely on our own strength. We have had success in the production of artillery and quite significant successes with electronic warfare," Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said.
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Tonight's debate has left Australians with one big question: why won't Angus Taylor come clean on Peter Dutton’s plans to cut health and education to fund nuclear reactors? #auspol #ausecon #treasurersdebate
April 9, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Tonight's debate has left Australians with one big question: why won't Angus Taylor come clean on Peter Dutton’s plans to cut health and education to fund nuclear reactors? #auspol #ausecon #treasurersdebate
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In any other administration, the president would already be huddled with advisors trying to stave off collapse
April 9, 2025 at 11:17 AM
In any other administration, the president would already be huddled with advisors trying to stave off collapse
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Scots got around $9m in federal funding last year. So glad we could help…
Inside this Sydney private school’s $60 million castle
Eastern suburbs private school Scots College will this week unveil the faux baronial castle after years of delay and budget blowouts.
www.smh.com.au
April 9, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Scots got around $9m in federal funding last year. So glad we could help…
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South Korea sets snap election date after President Yoon’s removal from office
South Korea sets snap election date after President Yoon’s removal from office
Elections set for 3 June after months of political turmoil triggered by Yoon Suk Yeol’s shock declaration of martial law and subsequent impeachment
South Korea will hold a presidential election on 3 June, the country’s acting president said on Tuesday, after predecessor Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached and removed from office over a disastrous declaration of martial law.
The government “is to set June 3 as the date for South Korea’s 21st presidential election”, prime minister Han Duck-soo said, adding that the day would be designated as a temporary public holiday to facilitate voting. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
April 8, 2025 at 4:28 AM
South Korea sets snap election date after President Yoon’s removal from office
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Labor & Albo would rather amend environmental law & sideline their own Environment Minister (again) to favour a polluting, toxic industry owned by multi-nationals that pay sfa tax than ensure a healthy environment & the long-term survival of the Maugean skate www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘Apoplectic’ environment groups halt Coalition attack ads to take aim at Albanese over species’ ‘death warrant’
Exclusive: Australia’s top green organisations suspend anti-nuclear power ads to fund campaign against Labor’s move to protect salmon industry
www.theguardian.com
March 23, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Labor & Albo would rather amend environmental law & sideline their own Environment Minister (again) to favour a polluting, toxic industry owned by multi-nationals that pay sfa tax than ensure a healthy environment & the long-term survival of the Maugean skate www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Columbia student protester sues Trump administration for trying to deport her
Columbia student protester sues Trump administration for trying to deport her
Yunseo Chung, who partook in university’s pro-Palestinian protests, called government’s actions ‘shocking overreach’
A Columbia University student who took part in pro-Palestinian protests at the university is suing Donald Trump’s administration for attempting to deport her.
Attorneys for Yunseo Chung, a 21-year-old who has legally resided in the US since childhood, filed a complaint on Monday describing the government’s actions as “shocking overreach” and an “unprecedented and unjustifiable assault” on her rights. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
March 25, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Columbia student protester sues Trump administration for trying to deport her
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⚡️EU affirms Ukrainian territorial integrity, decries Russian sham referendums amid Witkoff controversy.
The "referendums ... were completely fraudulent and at gunpoint," European Commission spokesperson Anita Hipper said on March 24.
The "referendums ... were completely fraudulent and at gunpoint," European Commission spokesperson Anita Hipper said on March 24.
EU affirms Ukrainian territorial integrity, decries Russian sham referendums amid Witkoff controversy
The "referendums ... were completely fraudulent and at gunpoint," European Commission spokesperson Anita Hipper said on March 24.
kyivindependent.com
March 25, 2025 at 4:29 AM
⚡️EU affirms Ukrainian territorial integrity, decries Russian sham referendums amid Witkoff controversy.
The "referendums ... were completely fraudulent and at gunpoint," European Commission spokesperson Anita Hipper said on March 24.
The "referendums ... were completely fraudulent and at gunpoint," European Commission spokesperson Anita Hipper said on March 24.
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⚡️European leaders, Zelensky to meet in Paris next week to discuss Ukraine peace plan.
French President Emmanuel Macron will host European leaders, including President Volodymyr Zelensky, in Paris on March 27 to discuss the peace process in Ukraine.
French President Emmanuel Macron will host European leaders, including President Volodymyr Zelensky, in Paris on March 27 to discuss the peace process in Ukraine.
European leaders, Zelensky to meet in Paris next week to discuss Ukraine peace plan
French President Emmanuel Macron will host European leaders, including President Volodymyr Zelensky, in Paris on March 27 to discuss the peace process in Ukraine.
kyivindependent.com
March 21, 2025 at 1:52 AM
⚡️European leaders, Zelensky to meet in Paris next week to discuss Ukraine peace plan.
French President Emmanuel Macron will host European leaders, including President Volodymyr Zelensky, in Paris on March 27 to discuss the peace process in Ukraine.
French President Emmanuel Macron will host European leaders, including President Volodymyr Zelensky, in Paris on March 27 to discuss the peace process in Ukraine.
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My Trade Secrets today. The EU’s rushing to build a Starlink alternative, not just for Ukraine but economic security.
It will cost tens of billions, but as the price of preserving world trade it’s an insurance premium well worth paying.
First 300 clicks free.
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It will cost tens of billions, but as the price of preserving world trade it’s an insurance premium well worth paying.
First 300 clicks free.
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Europe tries to fix its plumbing — and leave Starlink behind
[FREE TO READ] Many governments outside the US do not want to rely on Elon Musk’s satellite company
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March 20, 2025 at 7:38 AM
My Trade Secrets today. The EU’s rushing to build a Starlink alternative, not just for Ukraine but economic security.
It will cost tens of billions, but as the price of preserving world trade it’s an insurance premium well worth paying.
First 300 clicks free.
on.ft.com/4igLboQ
It will cost tens of billions, but as the price of preserving world trade it’s an insurance premium well worth paying.
First 300 clicks free.
on.ft.com/4igLboQ
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Pro-tip: Norway, Sweden and Denmark have education departments.
*TRUMP SIGNS ACTION AIMED AT CLOSING EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
*TRUMP: WILL FIND ANOTHER POSITION FOR MCMAHON
*TRUMP: WANT EDUCATION AS GOOD AS NORWAY, SWEDEN, DENMARK
*TRUMP: WILL FIND ANOTHER POSITION FOR MCMAHON
*TRUMP: WANT EDUCATION AS GOOD AS NORWAY, SWEDEN, DENMARK
March 20, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Pro-tip: Norway, Sweden and Denmark have education departments.
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You’ve got a national newspaper openly cheering for rather than interrogating genocide & calls from right-wing women to “finish them”
Yet those being attacked & silenced in Australia are overwhelmingly Arabs whose outrageous stance is: Please stop killing children & journalists.
Yet those being attacked & silenced in Australia are overwhelmingly Arabs whose outrageous stance is: Please stop killing children & journalists.
March 18, 2025 at 9:35 PM
You’ve got a national newspaper openly cheering for rather than interrogating genocide & calls from right-wing women to “finish them”
Yet those being attacked & silenced in Australia are overwhelmingly Arabs whose outrageous stance is: Please stop killing children & journalists.
Yet those being attacked & silenced in Australia are overwhelmingly Arabs whose outrageous stance is: Please stop killing children & journalists.
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Remember Linda Reynolds got $90k defamation payment on 3/3/24 from ACT Govt based on Sofronoff comments in his Final Report re Drumgold letter to ACT Police Chief.
Operation Juno found WS conduct gave rise to an apprehension of bias that affected his findings about Mr Drumgold.
Operation Juno found WS conduct gave rise to an apprehension of bias that affected his findings about Mr Drumgold.
March 19, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Remember Linda Reynolds got $90k defamation payment on 3/3/24 from ACT Govt based on Sofronoff comments in his Final Report re Drumgold letter to ACT Police Chief.
Operation Juno found WS conduct gave rise to an apprehension of bias that affected his findings about Mr Drumgold.
Operation Juno found WS conduct gave rise to an apprehension of bias that affected his findings about Mr Drumgold.
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Walter Sofronoff - head of the ACT Lehrmann inquiry - has been found to have engaged in "serious corrupt conduct" through his disclosures to two journalists: Janet Albrechtsen at The Australian newspaper & Elizabeth Byrne at the ABC.
Well, well, well . . .
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Well, well, well . . .
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Lehrmann inquiry head Walter Sofronoff engaged in ‘serious corrupt conduct’ , review finds
Investigation by ACT Integrity Commission finds Sofronoff’s disclosure of confidential material to journalists amounted to corrupt conduct
www.theguardian.com
March 19, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Walter Sofronoff - head of the ACT Lehrmann inquiry - has been found to have engaged in "serious corrupt conduct" through his disclosures to two journalists: Janet Albrechtsen at The Australian newspaper & Elizabeth Byrne at the ABC.
Well, well, well . . .
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Well, well, well . . .
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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⚡️Trump's team leads private talks with Zelensky's political rivals, Politico reports.
Trump's team leads private talks with Zelensky's political rivals, Politico reports
Trump's allies reportedly held talks with Yuliia Tymoshenko, a former prime minister and head of the opposition Batkivshchyna (Fatherland) party, and high-ranking members of the European Solidarity pa...
kyivindependent.com
March 6, 2025 at 6:46 AM
⚡️Trump's team leads private talks with Zelensky's political rivals, Politico reports.
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#Insiders is pure beat-up, hack fodder
A story endlessly chook pecked by low-knowledge, frothy-mouthed content seekers who wouldn't know a real military crisis if it bit their collective arses
A 3 outta 10 story fanned & fed by the opposition and whoops - today Dutton pledges $3B on stealth jets 🤔
A story endlessly chook pecked by low-knowledge, frothy-mouthed content seekers who wouldn't know a real military crisis if it bit their collective arses
A 3 outta 10 story fanned & fed by the opposition and whoops - today Dutton pledges $3B on stealth jets 🤔
March 2, 2025 at 2:08 AM
#Insiders is pure beat-up, hack fodder
A story endlessly chook pecked by low-knowledge, frothy-mouthed content seekers who wouldn't know a real military crisis if it bit their collective arses
A 3 outta 10 story fanned & fed by the opposition and whoops - today Dutton pledges $3B on stealth jets 🤔
A story endlessly chook pecked by low-knowledge, frothy-mouthed content seekers who wouldn't know a real military crisis if it bit their collective arses
A 3 outta 10 story fanned & fed by the opposition and whoops - today Dutton pledges $3B on stealth jets 🤔
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Ahem . . .
I will be a guest at Adelaide Writers' Week this Thursday March 5 at 2.30 pm (Adelaide time) where I'll live-stream chat with the one and only Wendy Harmer about my debut novel Gunnawah and any and all hilarious subjects we can think of.
😎
www.adelaidefestival.com.au/events/2025-...
I will be a guest at Adelaide Writers' Week this Thursday March 5 at 2.30 pm (Adelaide time) where I'll live-stream chat with the one and only Wendy Harmer about my debut novel Gunnawah and any and all hilarious subjects we can think of.
😎
www.adelaidefestival.com.au/events/2025-...
Guns, Drugs and a Young Woman Dead on the Money - Adelaide Festival
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Australia's International Festival
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March 2, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Ahem . . .
I will be a guest at Adelaide Writers' Week this Thursday March 5 at 2.30 pm (Adelaide time) where I'll live-stream chat with the one and only Wendy Harmer about my debut novel Gunnawah and any and all hilarious subjects we can think of.
😎
www.adelaidefestival.com.au/events/2025-...
I will be a guest at Adelaide Writers' Week this Thursday March 5 at 2.30 pm (Adelaide time) where I'll live-stream chat with the one and only Wendy Harmer about my debut novel Gunnawah and any and all hilarious subjects we can think of.
😎
www.adelaidefestival.com.au/events/2025-...
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⚡️No consensus among EU states on giving frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, Tusk says.
The EU does not have a united stance on giving Ukraine frozen Russian assets, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on March 2 at a London summit focused on Ukraine.
The EU does not have a united stance on giving Ukraine frozen Russian assets, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on March 2 at a London summit focused on Ukraine.
No consensus among EU states on giving frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, Tusk says
"There are fears of negative consequences for the euro and the banking system," Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on March 2.
kyivindependent.com
March 3, 2025 at 4:05 AM
⚡️No consensus among EU states on giving frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, Tusk says.
The EU does not have a united stance on giving Ukraine frozen Russian assets, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on March 2 at a London summit focused on Ukraine.
The EU does not have a united stance on giving Ukraine frozen Russian assets, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on March 2 at a London summit focused on Ukraine.
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I asked ASIO about the intentionally divisive stunt pulled by the Daily Telegraph at Cairo Takeaway and other locations. The Director General and I agree that this stunt was worse than stupid and there should be consequences.
February 25, 2025 at 9:20 AM
I asked ASIO about the intentionally divisive stunt pulled by the Daily Telegraph at Cairo Takeaway and other locations. The Director General and I agree that this stunt was worse than stupid and there should be consequences.
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Fico accused of Musk-like tactics as he demands NGO grant lists
Fico accused of Musk-like tactics as he demands NGO grant lists
BRATISLAVA - Slovakia's opposition Progressive Slovakia party has criticised Prime Minister Robert Fico for demanding a list of NGO grants from ministries and likened him to Elon Musk, prompting Fico to launch a personal attack on party leader Michal…
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February 26, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Fico accused of Musk-like tactics as he demands NGO grant lists