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The NACC's decision to not investigate robodebt seemed wrong to everyone but them. It's taken too long to correct the error. Geoffrey Nettle AC KC’s review should be public & the Commissioner should reconsider his position to rebuild public trust in the NACC. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Them, an intellectual: Threatening tariffs on Denmark lol, how much blue cheese does the US eat? Me, a medical writer: Have you heard of Ozempic? Them: ...

You’ve got to try really hard to piss off the two most mellow groups of people on the planet. The Canadians and the Danes.

Thoughtful piece from the New York Times.There are useful lessons for Labor here…

One of the key differentiators for me has been the focus on good policy over clever politics amongst the new crop of independents. The Greens are frustratingly focused on political optics over policy; the majors more so.

Has anyone in the media figured out that he’s an ‘effective opposition leader’ just like Abbott was in tearing down things but hopeless at actually running anything? I mean it’s pretty recent history and exactly the same play book

Interesting letter to the editor, @SMH #Discuss #Auspol

Russia has denied involvement in the Azerbaijani Airlines crash, saying the plane fell out of hotel window

Give us a radio show.

Owners of Australia’s coal power plants say they cannot keep their ageing fossil-fuel electricity generators running long enough for Opposition Leader Peter Dutton to build his planned fleet of nuclear reactors." #auspol www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...

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Guess this is why half a million Australians called for a Royal Commission into the dominance and influence of Murdoch…. They’ve been doing this for years. Come on Labor, how many more times are you going to get punched in the face before you stand up to the bullies?

#auspol #peterdutton #dodwhistle

Great article www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...

My thoughts on Melb this morning. Ian

Care, whether of our kids or elders, is what economists call a ‘fragile product’. Turning it over to for-profit markets puts a lot at risk: the quality of care, outcomes for those in care, value for money, working conditions. Care should be in public hands for public good.

#auspol #ausvotes2025

"You're somebody who will exploit any problem going for your own political ends. #Brexit was a fundamentally damaging thing to this country. That is your one legacy... It's made us poorer, made us weaker, and hit our standing in the world." @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social on🔥. #BBCQT ~AA

this is it for me, I just think a trending page that's just natural would work a lot better.

I just wish they had a newsfeed like Twitter has, with trending topics.

Thanksgiving at Mar-a-Lago.

Plibersek has been served up a diet of shit sandwiches all term, and Albanese decided to give her a side dish of roasted shit just to make sure she understood what her role is. This is very damaging stuff by Albanese. Won't help them in WA but will hurt elsewhere www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Agreed.

I do like this. There’s a lot of it around…sums up Qantas perfectly, for example. Also the NAB.

Yup. But I'd still like it to have trending topics, with the hard edge of breaking news to it?

Huge congrats to the outstanding Kitty Flanagan, Julia Zemiro, Aaron Chen, Marty Sheargold, John Gaden, Glenn Butcher, and the many many wonderful guests for a truly wonderful S3 of #Fisk. You all deserve a nice cuppa and a large slice of mudcake. (Why is there no mudcake emoji?) 🤔 📺 #comedy

PSA and Urgent Request: Can we please chill with the block lists? Right-wingers are adding us to these lists, and we’re accidentally blocking each other. Block people based on your own interactions, not from pre-made lists. Let’s not divide ourselves unnecessarily!

I wouldn’t feel comfortable using the same rest room as Nancy Mace. She should be on some kind of registry…

Elon is upset about Australia's ban of under 16's from social media. He is going to flip when he learns Florida did the same thing nine months ago! www.reuters.com/world/us/flo...

They are not becoming more conservative as they age. They are more interested in seeing the system torn down. Housing is the cause. www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...

The Trump administration.

It’s mostly bots. Once he wanted to tilt the platform toward Trump that was the path they took.

It will take a while now. It will require a younger generation than those currently in power.

Thanks very much. Katty makes it easy. She is a total pro.

Will do

I don’t like this I feel like @mattgaetz is competing with me and may have turned into a unit of time. Matt stay in your lane!!

X is slowly becoming unusable. The bots and vitriol have intensified.

Literary influences to a great life: 1) Dickens: Christmas generosity. 2) Homer: it is a struggle with others and ourselves. Beware of hubris. 3) Shakespeare: there is good and bad in all of us. 4) Aurelius: through acceptance of the reality of the world and our mortality we can enjoy life.

The trouble now is there are lots of new people on the mix trying to figure out how Trump does things. Those people are making assumptions that aren’t true. They think he is rational and will act like them. He won’t. Wants everyone taken aback.

How long will Musk last as best friend? The shelf is typically 3-6 months. But Musk has money so it could be a year.

Trump will get more and more out of control. The question is will the republicans help the democrats before it goes too far.

I am excited to be here. Please follow me. Will be posted here a lot.

Please enjoy my cartoon in today's Toronto Star

Tonight there will be a Blue Supermoon at 9:35 ET The moon will appear about 8% larger than a normal full moon and 15% brighter than a normal full moon. The next one won't be until January 2037. Keep any eye out tonight!

I've just heard the awful news that ABC Sydney "hasn't renewed" the contract of Mornings radio host Sarah Macdonald. I cannot comprehend the absolute stupidity of this decision. 😢 📻 #ABCSydney