The Australian Labor Party and the habit of retreat
The ‘modern’ Labor Party does not lack power, but it lacks the will to use it. Second in six part series by Andrew Brown on Labor’s retreat from reform and what it means for Australia.
Hold my beer. Uniparty votes down Senate gas inquiry
ACT Senator David Pocock’s proposal for an inquiry into why gas companies pay less tax than beer drinkers was voted down by Labor and the ‘Opposition’.
Scomo off the Robodebt hook
The National Anti-Corruption Commission delivered its investigative report into Robodebt referrals today, and Scott Morrison found not to have engaged in corrupt conduct.
A Premier defied. NOT-Adelaide Writers’ Week a smashing success
“Constellation”, the writer’s week that rose from the ashes of the cancelled Adelaide event, got off to a flyer last weekend, making a mockery of Premier Malinauskas’ and the Zionist lobby’s efforts to kill it
Bondi Beach bounty – $5000 a day
Is public service pay too high? Head of Bondi Beach massacre inquiry Dennis Richardson jags $5,000 a day for ‘independent report’.
Australian gas not keeping the lights on in Japan. What’s the scam?
In 2024, Japan exported 40% of the gas it imported from Australia, keeping prices high here.
Prince Andrew Arrested, Illegal Land Sales, And The ISIS Brides | Scam of the week
https://youtu.be/E0sbssjnB9E Prince Andrew finally gets arrested, or at least the story is being sold that way, and the media instantly does what it always does, turns a system story into a celebrity spectacle. Meanwhile, back in Australia, we have offshore property...
Mardi Gras marchers brutally assaulted by NSW Police
Last week’s Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras march was marred by brutal assaults by NSW Police, with some marchers being physically dragged out of the parade.
Private lenders, brokers and liquidators. It’s a murky world.
Beware of insolvency practitioners with great finance deals. Kimberley Pearls tour operator Daniel Brown found out the hard way.
Scomo off the Robodebt hook
The National Anti-Corruption Commission delivered its investigative report into Robodebt referrals today, and Scott Morrison found not to have engaged in corrupt conduct.
Millions in tax-deductible donations to IDF, illegal settlements
A charity receiving over $200 million in donations is ignoring international law, siphoning money to the IDF while the Australian Government looks the other way.
Santos shareholders rejoice, Peter’s got your back.
Not content with a decade’s worth of guaranteed gas purchases from Santos, SA Premier Peter Malinauskas is removing the risk of the $500m pipeline upgrade.
Moral double vision as Australia heads to the Gulf
Australia claimed impotence over Gaza but is now sending military support to the US-Israel war in the Gulf. This is hypocrisy for a nation which prides itself on fairness.
Fuel crisis – Government’s playbook revealed
Rex Patrick obtained the government’s Fuel Security crisis document on FOI. What happens when petrol prices from the Iran war rise too high?
The Light and the Hill
The Australian Labor Party has drifted from its historic purpose. What does Labor’s retreat from reform mean for Australia?
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Last two weeks
- Fuel crisis – Government’s playbook revealed March 8, 2026 Rex Patrick obtained the government's Fuel Security crisis document on FOI. What happens when petrol prices from the Iran war rise too high?
- Australia and the “Epstein Coalition”. Invasion of Iran a disaster March 4, 2026 It’s only Day Five of the war but surely the epic stupidity of Australia so cravenly backing the US Israeli invasion of Iran is evident by now. Michael West reports.
- Judge takes pity on BHP in case against injured coal miner March 4, 2026 BHP has had almost an entire court case muzzled and a coal miner's case struck out without even filing a defence. Stephanie Tran reports.
- Israel minister praises Penny Wong on Iran, Queensland speech ban March 13, 2026 Israeli minister tells Zionist leaders in briefing: Australia's support for the Iran War is right, exhorts other states to pursue Queensland's speech bans.