Can Anthony Albanese credibly claim to be a successor of Whitlam?
From AUKUS to government secrecy, politics to policy, Australia’s PM Anthony Albanese is closer to Liberal PM Scott Morrison than Gough Whitlam, argues Paul Begley.
Hitler Was a Leftie? Peace Protesters Sprayed, Consultants Paid | Scam of the Week
https://youtu.be/C6q2MDn4-s4 This week on Scam of the Week, we’ve got a full buffet of political absurdity and corporate grift. One Nation’s Malcolm Roberts has officially jumped the shark, declaring that Hitler was a lefty. Yes, really. Meanwhile, Labor and the...
The duopoly’s secret ‘Defence Oversight Committee’. What’s the scam?
The Government has introduced a Bill into the Parliament that establishes a Parliamentary Joint Committee on Defence to have general oversight of Australian defence agencies.
Netflix, streamers, do the government cold on Aussie TV production quotas
Following two investigations into Arts funding by MWM, Minister Tony Burke has promptly sallied forth with a local content announcement after two elections of promises. What’s the scam?
Carbon credits driving car imports. What’s the scam with BYD?
The world’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer, China’s BYD, is holding 13,000 more cars in stock in Australia than it needs for sales.
T-Shirt Outrage and the Death of Real Journalism | Scam of the Week
https://youtu.be/XwSHIO-iDok This week, the media lost its mind over a t-shirt. Anthony Albanese stepped off a plane wearing a Joy Division shirt — and suddenly, the Prime Minister was branded “anti-Semitic” by the Murdoch press and the Liberals. The outrage was...
Airport screening costs up. What’s the scam?
The Senate has voted for an inquiry into regional air travel. Not before time, says Rex Patrick, airport screening costs are forcing up prices in the regions.
Can Anthony Albanese credibly claim to be a successor of Whitlam?
From AUKUS to government secrecy, politics to policy, Australia’s PM Anthony Albanese is closer to Liberal PM Scott Morrison than Gough Whitlam, argues Paul Begley.
A hot mess. The ‘irregulation’ of sneaky Sportsbet
The accounts of Sportsbet are a hot mess. An independent analysis finds multiple breaches of accounting standards, ergo the laws of Australia.
Sydney Peace Prize: Judge Navi Pillay calls out government impunity
“International law is humanity’s last line of defence,” said Navi Pillay calling out government impunity in accepting the Sydney Peace Prize speech last night.
Nauru refugees. Indefinite detention a definite breach of High Court ruling
Despite a High Court ruling declaring the indefinite detention of refugees unlawful, the Federal Government has started sending refugees back to Nauru indefinitely.
Hitler Was a Leftie? Peace Protesters Sprayed, Consultants Paid | Scam of the Week
https://youtu.be/C6q2MDn4-s4 This week on Scam of the Week, we’ve got a full buffet of political absurdity and corporate grift. One Nation’s Malcolm Roberts has officially jumped the shark, declaring that Hitler was a lefty. Yes, really. Meanwhile, Labor and the...
The duopoly’s secret ‘Defence Oversight Committee’. What’s the scam?
The Government has introduced a Bill into the Parliament that establishes a Parliamentary Joint Committee on Defence to have general oversight of Australian defence agencies.
Netflix, streamers, do the government cold on Aussie TV production quotas
Following two investigations into Arts funding by MWM, Minister Tony Burke has promptly sallied forth with a local content announcement after two elections of promises. What’s the scam?
Carbon credits driving car imports. What’s the scam with BYD?
The world’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer, China’s BYD, is holding 13,000 more cars in stock in Australia than it needs for sales.
T-Shirt Outrage and the Death of Real Journalism | Scam of the Week
https://youtu.be/XwSHIO-iDok This week, the media lost its mind over a t-shirt. Anthony Albanese stepped off a plane wearing a Joy Division shirt — and suddenly, the Prime Minister was branded “anti-Semitic” by the Murdoch press and the Liberals. The outrage was...
Airport screening costs up. What’s the scam?
The Senate has voted for an inquiry into regional air travel. Not before time, says Rex Patrick, airport screening costs are forcing up prices in the regions.
What’s the scam with Victor Chang suspending, bagging then advertising Peter Macdonald?
Victor Chang Cardiac Research is collecting donations with a brochure promoting the cardiologist Peter Macdonald who they suspended
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- Heartless. Victor Chang Cardiac Institute and the Israel lobby October 27, 2025 Professor Peter Macdonald returned to St Vincent’s Hospital on Friday after his suspension, but the Victor Chang Laboratory is still excluding him from doing his research.
- Cracks in the NACC. Brereton protected while corruption remains hidden October 29, 2025 The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is engulfed by missteps and scandals, further diminishing trust and confidence in the Labor Government.
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