Shouted down by common sense. The end of Albo’s secrecy bill?
It entrenches and broadens government secrecy and contradicts the transparency pledge Anthony Albanese made when in opposition. Hopefully, the FOI Amendment Bill is dead.
Herzog, Iran, Pauline, Susssan, Pete and the Rio deal | Scam of the Week
https://youtu.be/N8qWeh_HIeM Is Albo's invite for Isaac Herzog a clever ruse or a disastrous wedge? Scam of the Week is back; we look at the big distractions and the big deals, Iran as the next war drumbeat, Pauline Hanson climbing in the polls, the Coalition...
Tweets and bombs. Both get you arrested
A Sydney Palestinian activist has been arrested and charged with “inciting violence” against politicians on social media.
Is WOMADelaide next? Zionist group targets Palestinian DJ
Hot on the heels of the Adelaide Writers Week debacle, the WOMADelaide board is being pressured to oust Techno DJ Sama’ Abdulhami.
UN report: Israel practising racial segregation and apartheid
A UN Human Rights Office has found Israel is ‘asphyxiating’ Palestinians in the West Bank and East Jerusalem via its policies, practices and laws and is in constant violation of international law.
Vale Adelaide Writers Week. A literary icon succumbs to Israel pressure
The venerable Adelaide Writers Week, Australia’s largest ‘free’ literary festival, has announced the cancellation of Randa Abdel-Fattah, author, sociologist and supporter of the Palestinian people.
The King’s School headmaster controversy spills into court
Controversial headmaster of The King’s School, Tony George, is suing the school over his termination with the claim rumoured to be in the range of $4-$6m. What’s the scam?
Inpex and Australia’s gas rip-off. Billions in revenue, crumbs in tax
An investigation into Inpex, and its gigantic Ichthys gas project, reveals the systemic failure of Australia’s tax system, corporate ruses to boot. Josh Barnett and Michael West.
What is Israel’s Herzog doing here, who invited him, and why?
Israel’s President, Isaac Herzog, is due to arrive in Australia in February. Why is a foreign Head of State asked to help heal an Australian community after an Australian tragedy?
Cultural heritage threats. No silver lining yet for Bowdens mine
Bowdens proposed mine in central NSW is under increasing pressure to ensure protection of the site’s heritage, cultural significance and water supply.
Constellations to rise as Adelaide writers get another chance
MWM is proud to announce our sponsorship of the previously cancelled Adelaide Writers’ Week, resurrected by WritersSA as a one-off event: Constellations.
TikTok crashes in the US. Will UpScrolled Make the Algorithm Great Again?
TikTok users in the US are cancelling their subscriptions following a change in ownership and a new privacy policy dictated by the Trump administration.
United Israel Appeal. Charity channels tax free donations direct to IDF soldiers
Since 2013, more than $400 million in tax-deductible donations have flowed through an Australian charity, including direct to IDF soldiers.
The Robodebt six. Is the NACC protecting Scott Morrison?
The NACC is considering investigating those deemed most responsible for Robodebt, and whether to make the hearing – any hearing – public.
Bad laws will not stop hate speech, but invoke tyranny
The Bill to Combat Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism risks undermining rights, due process and democratic accountability, the first stages of tyranny.
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