America-envy. The pet shop galahs of economic commentary
The Great Australian Whinge is alive and well in our market and economic commentary. America is just so much better, the likely suspects regularly tell us.
“I’m sorry but …” BHP v coal miner Simon Turner delayed again
BHP’s case against coal miner Simon Turner has been vacated as the disabled miner has fallen ill in his 10-year quest for justice
Robert Pether stuck in Iraq. UN experts on torture voice concern
Robert Pether, the Australian engineer jailed for five years on trumped-up charges, remains in Iraq facing life-threatening illness and is unable to leave for treatment.
Australian media ignores UN report on deliberate killing of children
Devastating UN report into the targeting and murder of Palestinian children by Israel is not very newsworthy, apparently.
Mandarin salaries. Another win for transparency as Tribunal publishes submissions
After much pressure from the public and the Senate, the Remuneration Tribunal initiated a review of senior bureaucrats' salaries. They have now gone one step further. Transparency warrior Rex Patrick submitted his MWM article to the review and asked that it - and...
An invitation from Newscorp’s “most trusted media brands”. What’s the scam?
Murdoch’s News Australia has invited “a select group of local businesses” to a workshop hosted by “Australia’s most trusted media brands.
Pauline vs GetUp and Gina’s Israel Plan | Scam of the Week
Welcome to Scam of the Week, and this week we had a crowded field. Pauline Hanson finally made it to the National Press Club, where the nation’s journalists seized the chance to talk about the nation’s journalists. GetUp lowered a banner behind her mid-speech,...
America-envy. The pet shop galahs of economic commentary
The Great Australian Whinge is alive and well in our market and economic commentary. America is just so much better, the likely suspects regularly tell us.
Jewish peace protestor to Royal Commission: “Never experienced a jot of antisemitism”
Royal Commissioner Virginia Bell rejected claims pushed by the Israel lobby that pro-Palestinian groups “hijacked” this week’s protest
Royal Commission into Antisemitism a “$131 Million Whinge”
“Australians are not being investigated for hating Jews. They are being investigated for objecting to a genocide.” Andrew Brown on the Royal Commission into antisemitism.
Pauline’s Dream. She’s no PM, let’s face it
Gina Rinehart will never be PM … sorry, Pauline Hanson will never be PM. Monte Dwyer on Pauline’s dream.
Uni of Wollongong and KordaMentha: The tangled dollar-webs they weaved
The NSW ICAC has uncovered a web of conflicting interests at the University of Wollongong, involving its executives and consultants KordaMentha.
NDAs for NFPs? Environmental groups hide funding from carbon credits advocate
Are Australian environmental protection charities being funded by a foundation that heavily promotes controversial carbon credits?
Australia’s oil refinery plan presents perils to public purse
In the wake of the fuel crisis caused by the Middle East conflict, few will argue exploring the feasibility of new Australian fuel refinery is a bad thing. But will taxpayers’ risks be considered?
MinterEllison threatens journalist again, BHP still suing coal miner
MinterEllison is threatening to sue us again while they continue to put their proverbial foot on coal miner Simon Turner’s throat for BHP. Michael West reports.
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- White City. Government slots one club $86m, the other can’t get a toilet July 25, 2026 Funding for the Sydney Hakoah Club far exceeded its building cost, including millions from state and federal governments.
- That’s not a bomb, it’s my garbage bag July 26, 2026 The Sydney lawyer accused of calling Alex Rivchin an 'evil Zionist' is also being prosecuted for putting out her garbage. Michael West reports.
- Royal Commission: lawyers spar over Gaza genocide, health regulator admits Segal pressure July 30, 2026 Australia's health regulator has begun monitoring social media for criticism of Israel after pressure from Jillian Segal, the Royal Commission has heard
- Royal Commission into Antisemitism a “$131 Million Whinge” August 5, 2026 "Australians are not being investigated for hating Jews. They are being investigated for objecting to a genocide." Andrew Brown on the Royal Commission into antisemitism.