Port Arthur via Oslo to Bondi. History repeats, lessons ignored at our peril
It happens every day somewhere in the world, the killing of innocents by war mongers, mass murderers or terrorists. When it is close to home, it affects us so much more.
“Who’s the worst terrorist?” Roy Morgan survey sowing division
In a week that could have seen Australia united through tragedy, pollster Roy Morgan is doing a poll asking which race is most terrorist
Four million. The myths of Australia’s gun control
Ever since the aftermath of Port Arthur, Australia has been hailed as the world’s gold standard of gun control. But is that really true?
Comcars for the golden goose, no showers for the old gander
Both major parties find ways to rort the system and make taxpayers pay their private bills. Anika Wells is just the latest MP to be found out.
No docs here, says Home Affairs, of Nauru docs freshly signed
The Department of Home Affairs refuses to produce documents governing Australia’s offshore processing arrangement with Nauru, rejecting MWM’s FOI request.
After 27 months of secrecy, the ‘Jobs-for-Mates’ report lobs. What’s the scam?
After sitting on Lynelle Briggs’ No Favourites report for 27 months, the Government finally decides to release the jobs-for-mates report.
D-Notice. Australia seeks UK defence advice on censoring ‘servile’ media
Documents obtained by independent media outlet The Greyzone show Australia’s Attorney-General in discussion with secret British committee on controlling ‘submissive’ mainstream media.
And the biggest compo payout for Robodebt victims is … Scott Morrison!
Compare Robodebt victims’ compo to the quantum of Scott Morrison’s publicly funded legal fees. It’s shameful, reports Rex Patrick.
Minns’ protest ban: breathtakingly racist, authoritarian, and must be resisted
Chris Minns’ protest ban has the premise that preventing the murder of Jews in Sydney means consenting to the murder of Palestinians in Gaza. It is not just authoritarian: it is breathtakingly racist and must be resisted, writes Nick Riemer.
Bondi Shooter revelations leave blood on the hands of politicians, police, ASIO
With PM Anthony Albanese, peace protestors and Iran all fingered in the frenzy of blame for the Bondi Beach massacre, Michael Pascoe takes a reality check … with guns.
RAAF, or Richard Marles’ Airways? The Defence Minister’s flight of fancy
Parliamentary expenses. Defence Minister Richard Marles is using an Air Force 737 as his own private jet. Rex Patrick reports.
“Who’s the worst terrorist?” Roy Morgan survey sowing division
In a week that could have seen Australia united through tragedy, pollster Roy Morgan is doing a poll asking which race is most terrorist
No docs here, says Home Affairs, of Nauru docs freshly signed
The Department of Home Affairs refuses to produce documents governing Australia’s offshore processing arrangement with Nauru, rejecting MWM’s FOI request.
After 27 months of secrecy, the ‘Jobs-for-Mates’ report lobs. What’s the scam?
After sitting on Lynelle Briggs’ No Favourites report for 27 months, the Government finally decides to release the jobs-for-mates report.
D-Notice. Australia seeks UK defence advice on censoring ‘servile’ media
Documents obtained by independent media outlet The Greyzone show Australia’s Attorney-General in discussion with secret British committee on controlling ‘submissive’ mainstream media.
Renewable energy hits half the grid as Coalition scaremongering hits overdrive
While the Coalition and Murdoch media ramp up their campaign against renewable energy, renewables set yet another record – 50.1% of the grid in November
Barnaby Goes Indi, Pauline Goes Global, Australia Goes Huh? | Scam of the Week
https://youtu.be/KiQMJ5joVOc Australia just had another circus week in politics. Pauline Hanson’s burqa stunt made global headlines from the BBC to the New York Times, Barnaby Joyce quit the Nats before firing up $100 Wagyu in a sandwich press, and the NACC somehow...
Cone of Silence. Is secret Aussie spy in Rex Patrick case a man or a woman?
Government’s costly efforts to keep secret the gender identity of an Aussie spy, keeps it at 1 person in 18 million. Is it Hymie or is it Agent 99? What’s the scam?
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- And the biggest compo payout for Robodebt victims is … Scott Morrison! December 23, 2025 Compare Robodebt victims' compo to the quantum of Scott Morrison's publicly funded legal fees. It's shameful, reports Rex Patrick.
- The Billion Dollar Balcony. ASIO’s sovereignty failure December 17, 2025 "Bondi deserves better ... Australia deserves better". David Tyler examines ASIO's security failure in Australia's deadliest terror attack.
- ICAC investigating University of Wollongong as chancellor grilled at Inquiry December 18, 2025 Documents seen by MWM indicate that the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) is investigating the University of Wollongong.
- Butt out Netanyahu. Ugly political point-scoring follows Bondi Beach tragedy December 15, 2025 Violence begets violence. Israel’s Prime Minister should butt out of Australian politics. The tragedy at Bondi Beach, writes Michael West, must not be exploited for political points.