Dave Lennon

Why does the government insist on trying to recover blood from a stone? If they want to aggressively recover so-called debts from people who've relied on Centrelink payments, they should at least wait until they can actually afford to live. @kristin8x.antipovertycentre.org on the latest debt BS

Tea break on the set of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde 1932

Two UK men are charged in connection with an incident last month at an airbase used by US forces. Police say the men are suspected of assisting Iran. https://cnn.it/47JwJSx

The Govt's new aged care algorithm has been assessed as neither fair nor consistent. The Govt must listen to experts and ensure they don't pursue another robodebt-style automation designed to cut costs at the expense of desperately-needed support #auspol

Look, I know all the reasons we got here, but we really need to start seriously thinking about what we do in a world where The Markets punish whole countries for voting for decency, compassion, and fairness. We must stop pretending the capitalist machine is an objective, value neutral force.

Moscow will restrict mobile internet for three days during Putin’s summits, citing security concerns. The shutdown comes amid intensified Ukrainian drone attacks on the Moscow region and follows weeks-long outages in the capital earlier this year. www.kyivpost.com/post/88280

#ClimateReality is #SuperElNino becoming #GodzillaElNino as we watch. That is a truly scary red line.

#auspol

To truly taste the community schadenfreude in Harry Harrison’s #cartoon with Hong Kong’s (feared) Food & Environmental Hygiene Department, read the pro level of chutzpah in: “14 Hong Kong civil servants sue colleague over HK$28.9 million Mark Six winnings” www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...

Netherlands announces U-turn over Eurovision 2027 participation

Candy Apple Cooler (1985-circa 1989): A bright red, candy apple-flavored "juice drink". It was noted for an incredibly sweet flavor profile, even by Hi-C standards. It was sold in large cans and individual juice boxes.

“the minister tried to shovel all of the blame onto Capita, ignoring the significant failure of governance by the Cabinet Office that allowed Capita to wreak havoc.”

Oh. Back on the podium at Trivia tonight. 2nd place. Some Doofus mistook Huckleberry Hound for Huckleberry Finn which would have got us into first place. The initials of the doofus in quesion are RT...

Neil Young files second lawsuit against Trump for unauthorised use of Rockin’ in the Free World at rallies #Trump

Ein Wahnsinns Künstler Ich liebe seine Musik 🎸

An immediate reaction is to say the Albanese government has learned nothing from #robodebt. But perhaps they have learned only too well how to punch down on welfare recipients with onerous, cruel and illegal conditions. #poverty #inequality #RaiseTheRate #auspol

No.10 backtrack on PM’s freedom of movement comments, adding that the one thing they don’t want moving is Andy Burnham’s lips in interviews

We keep telling the government - we don't want automated robo-debt, or data centres everywhere, or aged-care assessment by algorithm, or non-professional NDIS decisions. Employ real people. Pay real wages. Fix hospitals & schools. Tax the squillionaires & giant companies. Can't be any clearer.

It is, today, not the 13th anniversary of the publication of Steven Morrissey’s autobiography (it had been out for ten days) but something much better: the 13th anniversary of the Sunday Times publishing A. A. Gill’s merciless mauling of it—a review which went on to win Hatchet Job of the Year

The cyclonic storm is set to make landfall on Wednesday, with 400,000 people in need of evacuation.

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A bad week for Trump and co?

Australia’s new electoral laws hand $25M windfall to major parties over independents www.politico.com/news/2026/10...

What we have known for years from independent and international news is finally newsworthy here.

Tuesday pre-code morning movie! NIGHT NURSE (1931) Tuesday 27th Oct, 8:10am stars #BarbaraStanwyck #JoanBlondell #BenLyon crime drama #TPTVsubtitles

The 689th consecutive day of protests in Georgia.

There can be no doubt that all religions in world are the destroyers of peace and creators of greed & injustice. Our future depends on removal of organised #religion from society & fostering of faith as a personal expression of a caring and sharing life.

Congratulations to the humans of Serbia and Brazil, we wish the best for your countries and your residents.

“I don’t think we ridiculed or trivialised [Jacqui Lambie’s medical condition] at all - it’s satire.” This is One Nation’s cartoon creator. He thinks he is a gift to politics. #misogyny #racism #abc730 #auspol

Yes please!

Angus Taylor lost his job today.Andrew Hastie has taken the leadership position in the Liberal Party.Taylors failure to read the room on the “words matter”/ Helen Haines debate and role play One Nations view on the role of political speech will mean the end of his leadership. Only unknown is When?

Two men killed by falling trees and 90,000 without power - as Storm Boelo recovery under way

Good news everybuddy !

Italy rejected the offer, which also included strengthening intelligence sharing and early-warning systems to deter Russia.

The shift away from the US continues. Ten countries have now signed on for Macron’s Forward Deterrence initiative, including the UK, Germany and Poland, WSJ reports. Under the plan, France would station nuclear-capable fighter jets across Europe as trust in the US erodes.

There is a reason we have bridges eh? But sure, do the commute across the Brown Snake with tech for landing on Omaha Beach.

How many foreign entities got access to Australian public private data via our government agencies? How many 3rd parties or entities got access to Australian public private data, ignoring regulatory acts that protected Australian public? It's a mess. #AI #DataBreaches #NationalSecurity #auspol

Growth that kills its host isn’t growth. It’s cancer with good PR.

Awwh, thanks for the nostalgia sir

The Trump Administration has advocated for Viktor Orbán to be UN Secretary-General, WSJ reports.

Yet another nail in the coffin of this cruel Labor government. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10...

This is where the “capture and storage” plant that we were promised that has NEVER worked