Brett Lee

15 Sept 2025

yacnews.comCanada, UK, France, Germany, Italy and Japan object to US sanctions on International Criminal CourtCanada, the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Denmark and the Netherlands condemned US sanctions against the International Criminal Court, warning that they threaten its independence and the pursuit ...

Australia WTF

Anonymous@youranoncentral.bsky.social

Canada, the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Denmark and the Netherlands condemned US sanctions against the ICC, warning that they threaten its independence and the pursuit of justice. The UN, EU and human rights groups also denounced the US move.

20 Sept

Do I need to see TV news items labelled as Murdoch on ABC or SBS.

12 Sept

Never miss a moment of the game with Coles. Ha.

12 Aug

How about we give Rio Tinto a $2.5b bail out - and jail their board members.

abc.net.auIsrael accused of targeting journalists in deadly series of strikesLebanese journalist Amal Khalil was killed and her 21-year-old colleague Zeinab Faraj was seriously injured in IDF strikes that human rights groups allege were deliberate.

6 Aug

Israel accused. Again. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08...

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Jason Read

@jasonread.bsky.social

10 July

When I was a younger man I wondered what diseases would be cured in my lifetime, now that I am older and wiser, I wonder what previously eradicated diseases will come back in time to kill me.

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Simon Rosenberg

@simonrosenberg.bsky.social

10 July

"If you are serious...You will accept the consensus of scholars that Israel has committed genocide - and abide by legal obligations that flow from that. Total arms embargo and sweeping sanctions." Owen's advice to Burnham applies to Australia's PM. Who won't even go as far as Burnham's tokenism.

Owen Jones@owenjones.bsky.social

This is infuriating crap. He says: “There's increasing evidence that war crimes appear to have been committed.” He knows Israel has committed war crimes on an industrial scale. He’s refusing to say so because it would impose legal obligations on him to actually act.

theguardian.comAndy Burnham apologises for Labour’s stance on Gaza and says it ‘didn’t get it right’Exclusive: PM-in-waiting says party must ‘do better’ in approach to Middle East and he will put more pressure on Israel

abc.net.auEnvoy to combat antisemitism calls for oversight to ABC's charter complianceAustralia's envoy to combat antisemitism has accused the ABC of being its own "judge, counsel and jury", recommending an independent oversight committee be established to review the public broadcaster's compliance with its charter obligations.

9 July

I wonder what people she’d want on the committee.

ABC News Australia@news.abc.net.au

Envoy to combat antisemitism calls for independent oversight committee to review ABC's compliance with charter

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Nick Feik

@nickfeik.bsky.social

9 July

Segal has just argued at the RC that coverage which is critical of Israel is “anti-Israel”.

Pretty good platform. Probably not enough hate.

Svetovid@svetovid.bsky.social

lulz

How dare Switzerland be excited about progressing. I thought they were neutral.

theguardian.com‘Cannot justify such expenditure’: why the corruption watchdog dropped two investigations into former bossNational Anti-Corruption Commission inspector, Gail Furness, says systemic issues behind two complaints have been addressed

Set up by Labor. Fully supported by the Liberals. And don’t know but I’d be surprised if One Nation object to a free run on corruption. The NACC A Disaster

Nick Feik@nickfeik.bsky.social

Just once it would be good to see a headline about the NACC successfully investigating corruption instead of about their own fucking selves.

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John Graham-Hart

@johngraham-hart.bsky.social

@nicolechvastek.bsky.social

Replying to @peterjukes.bsky.social

BINFACE FOR CLACTON!

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Nicole Chvastek

podcasts.apple.comTruth, Lies and MediaNews Podcast · Updated Weekly · Broadcast journalist Nicole Chvastek and Australia's pre-eminent journalism ethics expert Denis Muller seek out the media industry's good, bad and ugly, taking you behi...

podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/t... Hate speech unleashed on Facebook after Zuckerberg weakened systems that would have removed it the Royal Commission has heard .. also appeasing a fascist called Donald Trump. The latest “Truth Lies & Media” has just dropped!⚡️ Apple & Spotify🍎 #auspol #NewsCorpse

6 July

Is there any point playing anymore World Cup games? If reality and the truth don’t matter anymore why not just give the cup to Trump?

Of course he’s good but of course he’s scored more World Cup goals than anyone else. He’s still playing in his 40’s and he’s played way more games. So not a very meaningful statistic.

Uniquely American is the best explanation I’ve ever heard for why I can’t stand jazz.

Tahar 🇺🇦 🇵🇸 🇺🇳 🇪🇺@rochaa.bsky.social

Jazz is the greatest, most genuine, & uniquely American invention. It’s literally impossible for Jazz to have been born in another than the American context If America spoke, it would’ve spoken the tunes written by Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Monk, Miles, Trane, Armstrong, Bird, Dizzy, etc, etc

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Tamoor Hussain

@tamoorh.com

Incredible moment where Fox News puts up a graphic with all the reasons it opposes the DSA and why people should be afraid of them

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Mondoweiss

@mondoweiss.net

mondoweiss.netA mother’s body in Gaza was cut in half by an Israeli strike, her 1-year-old daughter’s skull split open, eyewitnesses sayDiana Abu Daraz and her 1-year-old daughter, Siwar, were killed in an Israeli strike on the Mawasi “safe zone” in Khan Younis. Survivors say the Israeli army didn’t wait after giving them notice of…

Diana Abu Daraz and her 1-year-old daughter, Siwar, were killed in an Israeli strike on the Mawasi "safe zone" in Khan Younis. Survivors say the Israeli army didn't wait after giving them notice of the strike, dropping bombs on the tent city. mondoweiss.net/2026/06/a-mo...

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Drop Site

@dropsitenews.com

Ten of Israel’s most well-documented crimes in Gaza in 1000 days of genocide: Watch below ⬇️

I’m mean of course I agree - but isn’t it kowtows? And isn’t it pronounced “cow taos”? (I head an English person pronounce it “cow toes” the other day.)

Zack Polanski@zackpolanski.bsky.social

This is exactly why we have Pride. Because a few years ago this would have just been a hateful fringe figure - but this is where our politics is heading with a Government that kertows. We will resist. And bring hope (*and* electing progressive politicians.) We will win. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

theguardian.comAustralia’s best pie has a Malaysian prawn curry filling – and its bakers have even bolder flavours in mindRyan and Chan Khun of Country Cob bakery in Melbourne have won accolades for their satay fish and Cambodian pork pies, with a Singapore chilli crab filling on its way When Ryan Khun first arrived in Australia from Cambodia in 2012, aged 27, he had never tasted a pie. That is, until his older brother Chan took him to a servo for a meat pie: flaky pastry on the outside, a molten mince slurry in the middle. His first meal in Australia, unfamiliar tastes in a new land. Continue reading...

No it doesn’t. It has a sea scallop and mornay (or curry) sauce filling. And it lives in Stanley (NW Tassie).

Guardian Australia@australia.theguardian.com

Australia’s best pie has a Malaysian prawn curry filling – and its bakers have even bolder flavours in mind

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Charles Keener

@charleskeener.bsky.social

Iran, during its strikes, did not hit a single hospital or school, not even accidentally, while Israel and the United States, both claiming to possess some of the most advanced and precise military technology in the world, have repeatedly been linked to attacks on civilian infrastructure.

ick

Was that a two-headed coin? #AUSVEGY

It’ll be a miracle if any of these Egyptian players survive this match. #AUSVEGY

Good to see the Egyptian players making their way out of the tunnel for the second half without injuring themselves. #AUSVEGY

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Oliver

@oliver48.bsky.social

"David Graeber opposed Keir Starmer back in 2020, warning he'll lead to the rise of the Far-Right and the rise of hate/racism. And look where we are now. Labour having abandoned its principles to become just another Neo-liberal party has been a total disaster. " via David Graeber Institute

netflix.comWatch Chris & Martina: The Final Set | Netflix Official SiteThis documentary explores Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova's decades-long dominance of women's tennis — and a friendship even cancer couldn't upset.

Enjoyed this more than I thought I would. Also a great reminder we’re all shuffling towards the edge of the mortal coil. I’m going to try to remember to do my shuffle with dignity.

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Jewish Voice for Peace

@jvp.bsky.social

2 July

Today we grieve 1,000 days of genocide perpetrated by the Israeli and US governments against Palestinians in Gaza. For 1,000 days, the Israeli military has systematically flattened Gaza — and now Lebanon — to make it impossible for Palestinians and Lebanese to return to their homes.

@nicolechvastek.bsky.social

2 July

Albonese saying he’s “not against someone having a punt” is simply craven subservience to the gambling industry. No one is trying to ban gambling. It’s state capture - again.

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Nicole Chvastek

1 July

The Guardian digs up more evidence that a pro Hanson supporter with shitloads of cash is trying to rig our elections.. And are you falling for the sad eyed posts that Karl the Unemployed platformed a violent crook “for you” The latest “Truth Lies&Media” is live!⚡️ Promo Match Frame Editing #auspol

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Michael West

@michaelwestbiz.bsky.social

30 June

Chilling effect. A million health workers at risk if they criticise Israel Andrew Brown reports. Read it here: https://michaelwest.com.au/chilling-effect-a-million-health-workers-at-risk-if-they-criticise-israel/

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LiLBazula 👻 🎃

@lilbazza.bsky.social

29 June

I haven't got the receipts to hand but isn't this Dunty's immediate off the shelf reaction to every speech of whatever content talking about whatever policies by whoever the new centrist heartthrob is?

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DomJo

@domuscaligari.bsky.social

29 June

If Andy Burnham represented change, they'd treat him like Zack Polanski.

รℓσαɳε ℓყรɓεƭɦ@sloanelysbeth.northsky.social

if andy burnham represented change he'd have a bunch of challengers and the press would be tearing him to bits instead of presenting him as some sort of messiah. this is a tedious cycle at this point.

29 June

PSA in case you thought Brett’s Walking Tour only did history - according to my new German friends Susanne and Daniel we also do hot tips on very cool secret bars. Bitte schon. Hit me up.

28 June

FFS get off twitter

Bluesky@bsky.app

Bluesky launched in February 2023 as an invite-only platform. As of June 2026, we have 45 million users. For reference, that's almost the population of Argentina. Thank you for being here with us 💙 Here’s to the next 45 million accounts.

27 June

We play whoever finishes 2nd in the round of 32.

Centrist Dunt thinks this time with Burnham it’ll be different. Bet you casket ticket it won’t be.

A.V. Deggar@avdeggar.bsky.social

I'm convinced that centrist columnists are selected for their incredible ability to get duped over and over again, with the same undying optimism every single time.

TSDR (too stapled didn’t read)

Dutchy Patrick@dutchiepatrick.bsky.social

Wow, he’s talking about the President of the United States….

You’ve rifled your last celibate

Susan (NeonNurse) Crites@neonnurse.bsky.social

You've familied your last partridge.

I’ve not heard too many people more full of shit than Tony Barry. Tony Barry works for Redbridge. Are Redbridge to be trusted?

podcasts.apple.comEp 62 - The Soft Press ClubPodcast Episode · Truth, Lies and Media · 23 June · 38min

This pod is outstanding. Way better than We Used To Be Journos. Even better than Lamestream.

@michaelwestbiz.bsky.social

25 June

haha yeah in Australia too

YouGov@yougov.co.uk

64% of Britons would support a law where employers cannot require workers to work if the temperature of the working environment is above 30C Net support by age 18-24yr olds: +58 25-49yr olds: +47 50-64yr olds: +34 65+yr olds: +23 yougov.com/en-gb/daily-...

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Michael West

25 June

Australian media ignores UN report on deliberate killing of children Stephanie Tran reports. Read it here: https://michaelwest.com.au/australian-media-ignores-un-report-on-deliberate-killing-of-children/

@shakethescales.bsky.social

When did goal celebrations become competitions to see who can be the biggest dickhead?

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The Scales ⚖️

middleeasteye.netAndy Burnham chooses Labour Friends of Israel ex-chair as chief of staff, report saysJames Purnell was a cabinet minister under Tony Blair and Gordon Brown

Is this the very definition of from really bad (Starmer) to worse (Burnham)? Burnham's new Chief of Staff is James Purnell, ex-Chair of Labour Friends of Israel &, until his appointment was announced, CEO of off-shore political lobbying firm Flint Global. www.middleeasteye.net/news/andy-bu...

Whatever happened to the barbie trump spox?