Gwenda

Melbourne fringe here, bit hot to work outside. Good day to pack up the Christmas tree.

Never hold a royal commission unless you know the result.

Such rational sense in a sea of divisive opportunists.

Just been given a hand full.

😉

You’re being played – your part in the culture wars - The Shot When Zack de la Rocha told you to rage against the machine, he didn’t mean take it literally. Agitprop. Fury bait. Yes, you feed it too.

The performative mourning driven by social media, was from blueprints sitting there in large conservative think-tanks like the Heritage Foundation, waiting to be deployed

The alleged outrage was at its core, manufactured recreational grief-bait

My latest in The Shot

theshot.net.au/uncategorize...

Or more like amphetamines?

Charlie Kirk died in the America he wanted I mourn the loss of human life. I feel compassion, empathy and grief at an inexcusable killing. But I find nothing to lionise in his legacy.

Read @amyremeikis.bsky.social's excellent column on Charlie Kirk that The New Daily saw fit to take down here:

amyremeikis.substack.com/p/charlie-ki...

Could be a break from the body building drugs.

Add Australia's Prime minister to that list. Placating Trump I assume.

@windy101.bsky.social
@junipersbird.bsky.social
@muckrakerchron.bsky.social
@aussies3.bsky.social
@bluestormcomin1.bsky.social
@sepulchrave.bsky.social
@katyg999.bsky.social
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@ltwlauren.bsky.social

Something by Church, Under the Milkyway? Dingos, Way out west?

Cartoon Title At the Venice Biennale Big empty room with a sign saying "Australian Pavilion" Two people are reading a sign saying "Apparently it represents the hollowness of politicians and the emptiness of Australia's commitment to artistic freedom"

So the sentiment of this cartoon from February still stands but at least the pavilion won't be empty.

Anti immigration is hiding as a concern for housing. Notice the more subtle opinions.

Saw this memorial recently. The defacing is sad but kinda proves a point.

I went to an ancient rainforest with 90 artists and lived! Despite my endless cynicism I had a lovely time | First Dog on the Moon I saw the world’s tallest moss and camped beneath a 500-year-old myrtle tree

An exciting adventure in the forest with First Dog on the Moon. Moss! www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

@miafarrow.bsky.social

Trumpet of patriots. Australians will understand.

Election Day Volunteering Independent Candidate for Dickson. Together we can build a better Dickson.

Dickson folks, you can still help, just by being friendly and nice.

You’re friendly and nice, right?

#Dickson

#AusPol

Yes many resisted the anti ALP pressure.

The DLP (anti ALP) was very influential but agree it was before most boomers could vote.

Best friend was in large Catholic family and even as an outsider and young I was aware of their political expectations.

Don't forget the Catholics from that era were instructed not to vote ALP. It's complicated.

Montague bridge? If only.

Very bold bird. Has adapted well to suburbia and will accept handouts or nick food off your BBQ.

China Just Turned Off U.S. Supplies Of Minerals Critical For Defense & Cleantech - CleanTechnica In response to new Trump tariffs, China cut dysprosium, terbium, and tungsten exports—hitting U.S. EVs, wind, and military systems hard.

Let's just say China knows how to negotiate from a position of strength
cleantechnica.com/2025/04/05/c...

Good read.

Jacinta Nampijinpa Price: Suitability for Government Efficiency Leadership A close look at Jacinta Nampijinpa Price's credentials and experience as the opposition posit her role in a Liberal-National led government.

Jacinta Price's appointment as Shadow Minister for Government Efficiency raises concerns about qualifications and experience. With limited policy expertise and integrity issues, her selection seems tokenistic rather than merit-based. Australia deserves leaders with proven skills
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#auspol25 👇

What do mega port operator DP World, coal mining giant Peabody, packaging behemoth Amcor, metals and mining wholesaler Citic Resources, and News Corp Australia have in common? For the last ten years, their Australian operations have paid no income tax. Zero, zilch, nada.