Paddy Manning

Initial Report: Policing of the March for Humanity Confusing and unplanned directions from NSW Police endanger protestors, elderly protestor with walking stick pushed over by police horse Legal observers at today’s March for Humanity witnesse…

This is exactly what happened yesterday ...the worst policing ever! It's only thanks to the good sense of the peqceful marchers, despite confusing and contradictory instructions from police, that there wasn't a panic or a crush legalobserversnsw.org/2025/08/03/i...

I support the Harbour Bridge protest – not in spite of my Holocaust heritage, but because of it Millions of people are at risk of being starved, killed and ethnically cleansed on a daily basis. The NSW Premier needs to get out of the way of this protest.

C'mon Chris Minns, Yasmin Catley what kind of anti-protest Labor government is this? www.smh.com.au/national/i-s...

Experts sound health alarm on algal bloom crisis, calling for climate action and comprehensive responses The algal bloom crisis across South Australia should be treated as a disaster for health and a clear warning about

“Such disasters cause grief, distress, anger, solastalgia and ecological mourning. These impacts are increasingly recognised as a substantial mental health issue.”

www.croakey.org/health-exper...

BRICS in 2025 | The Polycrisis Nations meet in Brasilia for the 2025 BRICS Summit. China's rise and US chaos shape the opportunities and challenges for the group.

This is brilliant analysis nb 'Western legitimacy lies buried under the rubble in Gaza' www.phenomenalworld.org/analysis/bri...

Aid Groups Blame Israel’s Gaza Restrictions for ‘Mass Starvation’

Indefensible! www.nytimes.com/2025/07/23/w...

Hey, good morning. Here's the latest on MAGA media's arrest-Obama push, Stephen Colbert's ratings bounce, and Pew's "Google Zero" study. Plus: Marvel's "Fantastic" outlook and "is that really Rachel?" But first...

Too weak to work - Palestinian journalists starving with the rest of the population in Gaza view.newsletters.cnn.com/messages/175...

ABC journalist Peter Ryan dies, leaving 'significant legacy' A look back at the life of Peter Ryan and his career as an award-winning journalist.

A true gentleman. RIP Peter x www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...

Israel's final Gaza solution Reports of a shocking Israeli Gaza solution that aims to ethnically cleanse Gaza of all Palestinians by establishing so-called Humanitarian Transit Areas or concentration camps has surfaced in Israeli...

Terrifying! Israel's final Gaza solution johnmenadue.com/post/2025/07...

JD Vance visited Murdoch ranch one month before Epstein revelations Vice President JD Vance made a brief trip to Rupert Murdoch's $280 million Montana ranch and spoke with with the 94-year-old media mogul, his son and a group of media executives.

Too good to be true!! JD Vance visited Murdoch ranch one month before Epstein revelations www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...

To defend our democracy, PM must disavow and abandon Segal report Combating antisemitism is a noble mission, but Jillian Segal’s report risks stoking it.

Enough! www.smh.com.au/national/to-...

The truth on Elbit: Government signed off $900m deal with Israeli company used in Gaza genocide, after insisting it didn't New documents contradict the Albanese government's claims about its links to Israeli arms manufacturer Elbit Systems. It in fact directly signed a $900 million contract with Elbit and closely vetted a...

WTAF Labor ministers busted misleading parliament:
www.crikey.com.au/2025/07/18/e...

'My heart is broken': Torres Strait Islanders lose landmark climate case Judge Michael Wigney rules the federal government owes no duty of care to Torres Strait Islanders over climate change, but also finds Australia's emissions reductions targets up to 2021 are not based ...

Court leaves climate duty to parliament which over three decades has proved manifestly hopelessly incapable of doing its job. People we are on our own! Court finds no duty of care owed to Torres Strait Islanders over climate change - ABC News share.google/Suif07vNtaXk...

Still proud of this cover - the magazine I launched a quarter-century ago!

Ignorance is bliss

Free Gaza Australia 2025 We are Sailing Again !

Donated...Free Gaza Australia 2025 chuffed.org/project/1386...

US wants to know how Australia would use subs if America goes to war Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy says Australia prioritises its sovereignty and “we don’t discuss hypotheticals”.

"The deal, brokered by former leaders Joe Biden, Scott Morrison and Boris Johnson..." what good could ever come of a deal done by those three!? www.smh.com.au/world/north-...

I've tried to stay out of this as it's not my fight but as a journalist my natural inclination is to support free speech as far as possible and there are too many attempts to silence opponents coming from left and right at the moment

Drew Hutton helped found the Australian Greens. So why has the troubled party booted him from its ranks? The former life member says his support of those voicing ‘trans-critical’ views is a matter of free speech – but others say it’s a question of what values the party supports

The Greens capacity for self-harm is boundless but kicking out one of your founders is next level. Here's a last chance to de-escalate. Drew is not some right wing troll he is left-libertarian. There has to be a way to support both trans rights and free speech. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Jillian Segal and husband funding far-right group "Advance" - The Klaxon Antisemitism envoy Jillian Segal and her husband are among the biggest funders of far-right group "Advance”, which spreads hateful propaganda and racist tropes.

Says it all! theklaxon.com.au/jillian-sega...

Hand-up or handout? Govt to support scandal-plagued toxic metals maker - Michael West The Federal government is expected to announce a support plan for struggling Nyrstar, part of a group well known for its toxic waste.

Jude Manning poses some good questions about public support for Nyrstar in this piece for @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social michaelwest.com.au/hand-up-or-h...

The special envoy’s plan is the latest push to weaponise antisemitism, as a relentless campaign pays off | Louise Adler The omissions are as important as the inclusions in Jillian Segal’s plan, which is guilty of overreach

Brilliant from Louise Adler. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Plans to relocate Gazans to a ‘humanitarian city’ look like a crime against humanity – international law expert The IDF says it will not implement the government’s plan to forcibly move Palestinians to a camp in the south of the Gaza Strip.

Don't be fooled by the branding, this is Orwellian: theconversation.com/plans-to-rel...

Ignorance is bliss

Just taking a moment to enjoy the absence of Peter Dutton from our politics ... not missing that guy at all!

Trump cuts satellite data on Antarctic sea ice just as it’s needed most Scientists at the Australian Antarctic Partnership Program are just beginning to understand the dire effects of extremely low sea ice in the Antarctic summer, but they will lose access to their main d...

Unforgiveable vandalism www.smh.com.au/environment/...

OUT NOW I unpack the legal showdown in Lattouf v ABC that not only exposed breathtaking incompetence at the broadcaster but also the hidden power and influence of lobby groups.

Full podcast out now:
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On YouTube to watch in full:
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Israel's poisoned chalice as regional bully Israel may be militarily dominant in the Middle East but it brings the illusion of strength and legitimacy.

"What’s the Israeli vision for longevity? Constant bombing of its neighbours and ethnically cleansing Palestinians from Palestine?" Israel's poisoned chalice as regional bully open.substack.com/pub/antonylo...

Israel launches waves of Gaza airstrikes after new displacement orders Scores of Palestinians reported killed as senior Netanyahu adviser due to arrive in Washington for ceasefire talks

Slaughter. IDF fighters bombing schools, homes and cafes. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...

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