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Victoria's second-largest big battery poised to charge up, next to the state's biggest gas generator Victoria's second-largest big battery, constructed next to the state's biggest gas generator, has joined the grid management system.

Victoria’s second-largest big #battery, constructed next to the state’s biggest #gas generator, has joined the #grid management system.

It's as though everyone thinks diplomacy is going to be loud and in the open, when it's usually down quietly in the background. Like when people were whinging that Albanese was doing nothing to free Assange, and when he was released he praised Albanese for all the diplomatic work.

Exactly this. By now you would have hoped this is self- evident.

You mean for a process started before the Trump intervention?

Richest super balances to be taxed at higher rates after Greens agree to back Labor plan Greens say support for superannuation tax changes is a ‘down payment’ on Labor pursuing genuine reform in 12 May federal budget

3 years in the making. The concessional tax rate on earnings for superannuation balances between $3m & $10m will double from 15% to 30%. Balances above $10m at 40%.

Greens Senator Nick McKim encourages the government on further tax reform. #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Pauline Hanson secured taxpayer-funded solar rebate despite calling for subsidies to large-scale renewables to end Exclusive: Spokesperson for One Nation leader says it supports roof-top solar, as Matt Canavan also defends using scheme

FOI reveals Pauline Hanson, Matt Canavan & Kevin Hogan have all accessed the government's small-scale renewable energy scheme which provides funding for rooftop solar, solar batteries, solar water heaters & air-sourced heat pumps. #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Insanity.

Two weeks in an old m8 Freedom Boy has managed to mess up how interest rates, inflation, unemployment and fuel excise work. Terrific appointment, well done Angus.

Moderators at PETER VAN ONSELEN's 'Daily Mail' happily printing comments calling for the death of Laura Tingle, currently stranded in Dubai. This one of the tamer ones. Their 'House Rules' are just for show.

BREAKING: New numbers show the strongest growth in our economy in almost three years.

The Australian economy grew 0.8% in the December quarter, to be 2.6% higher through the year - this growth is much stronger, broader and very welcome.

This is faster growth than any major advanced economy.

The Israel lobby and its stenographers in the media dislike context so last night at the Adelaide Town Hall I set the record straight on the #AWW26 debacle.Given the continuing misrepresentation and fact free reporting an edited version of the speech is now up on the Pearls & Irritations website.

Perth terror accused revealed as former Christian schoolboy and labourer Jayson Joseph Michaels, 20, left school to undertake a TAFE course in IT and worked as a labourer in Bindoon, the ABC can reveal.

Former Perth Christian school student and labourer Jayson Joseph Michaels the first person in WA to be arrested and charged with preparing a terrorist attack.

Planned targets:
- Police
- Parliament
- Muslims

#auspol #OneNation #terrorism #Islamophobia

www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03...

Extreme rhetoric in right-wing political circles deserves more attention The rhetoric in Australia's right-wing political circles is getting more extreme and the media should be paying more attention.

The rhetoric in Australia's right-wing political circles is getting more extreme and the media should be paying more attention.

This is your regularly scheduled reminder to please take two seconds to check if that inflammatory post you’re about to share is factually accurate before sharing it. This is extra important in times of heightened stress and conflict, not less important.

Australians warned that Iran attack increases risk of ‘further escalation’ and flight cancellations in region Department of foreign affairs alerts travellers to ‘extremely volatile’ situation * Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Australia’s department of foreign affairs has warned of the risk of “reprisal attacks and further escalation” across the Middle East after Israel and the US launched an attack on Iran on Saturday. Shortly after the attacks began, Dfat updated its “Smartraveller” website’s entry on Iran, confirming that “there have been air strikes on Iran, including in Tehran and other locations”. Continue reading...

Australians warned that Iran attack increases risk of ‘further escalation’ and flight cancellations in region

Jeff Kennett is urging Victorian liberals to do this at the state election in November. Monstrous pairing.

Translation: ‘of course we will.’

Live: Chalmers in inflation 'denial', shadow treasurer says Shadow Treasurer Tim Wilson says Jim Chalmers is in "denial" about the link between government spending and inflation. Follow live.

We've been warned.

Asked whether he would do a preference deal with One Nation, Angus Taylor says the election is still "18 months or two years away".

"...but I will always show respect for people who have left us," Taylor says. #auspol

www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...

Australian 'immigrants' revealed to be AI creations A series of videos purporting to show migrants complaining about life in Australia is, in fact, digitally fabricated.

Accounts based in Sri Lanka are using generative AI to whip up anti-immigration sentiment in Australia on social media.
#ausnews #auspol

Poor girl.

Most flu deaths this century were recorded in 2025, ABS finds There were more deaths associated with influenza last year than any other year this century, according to the Australia Bureau of Statistics.

That's concerning 😟

"There were about 1,701 deaths associated to influenza in 2025, the highest number recorded this century."

www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...

This is very informative. The psychological concept of ‘manufactured authenticity’ applies perfectly to him.

Thanks!

Agree. But I think some of them read his unbridled ego and willingness to say a lot about nothing as actually ‘winning’ at the politics.

Premier Jacinta Allan on our #4Corners: “I’ve also referred these allegations to Victoria Police. Without commenting on specific case, let me be clear: Performing unnecessary surgery is a crime, removing a woman's organs without a clinical need is a crime, & assisting in that conduct is a crime."

Andrews promised Victoria a record number of homes. Instead, we’re going backwards Two years into its decade-long building spree, Victoria has fallen far short of its annual target, with current completions lower than anytime in the past 11 years.

Victoria is building more homes than any state or territory in the country.

9fax are just spreading more rubbish in an election year.

www.theage.com.au/national/vic...

I wrote for @ukandeu.bsky.social on the end of the US-Europe alliance.

Nikki Savva yesterday warned the LNP about following ON further right. A decision she argued would destroy the Liberal party.

At today’s press conference, Taylor decided to put the car into fifth gear and drive it over the edge.

Victoria has worked how out to fix Australia's slumlord driven housing crisis.

No wonder media organisations reliant on real estate ad revenue are so desperate to remove the current government.

Yes, me.