Astroturfers. Australia’s local elections the new battleground for the Israel lobby
Local elections are the new battleground for the Zionist lobby and its various astroturfing groups. Who are they, and who funds them?
Own an AU domain? You may soon lose it. What’s the scam?
AuDA, the Byzantine body that manages Australian domains have come up with a novel idea to increase costs for website owners. What's the scam? The scam is a proposed rule change that threatens to remove the ownership rights for an estimated 2.7 million .com.au and...
Hospital cancels education event fearing pro-Palestine bias
Last week, Perth Children’s Hospital cancelled a scheduled ‘Grand Round’ because of “perceptions of pro-Palestinian bias”. What’s the scam?
Marles schtum, but US congressman suggests Perth is going nuclear
There is a real possibility nuclear weapons will be carried onboard US submarines to be based at HMAS Stirling.
The Whyalla Steelworks subsidy folly comes to an end. For now.
Sanjeev Gupta’s ill-fated takeover of Whyalla Steelworks has come to its expected end, with 600 jobs lost.
No safe space for trees but SA Motor Sports Board safe from scrutiny
While no trees are safe from SA Premier Peter “the wrecker” Malinauskas, his minions protect the Motor Sports Board.
Ethical fail. The Guardian claims exclusivity on Palantir reveal
The Guardian published an article today about how tech company Palantir has access to NDIS data. What’s the scam?
Astroturfers. Australia’s local elections the new battleground for the Israel lobby
Local elections are the new battleground for the Zionist lobby and its various astroturfing groups. Who are they, and who funds them?
Own an AU domain? You may soon lose it. What’s the scam?
AuDA, the Byzantine body that manages Australian domains have come up with a novel idea to increase costs for website owners. What's the scam? The scam is a proposed rule change that threatens to remove the ownership rights for an estimated 2.7 million .com.au and...
Lies, damned lies, and pollies talking about housing
The housing debate is on again and as ill-informed as ever. But which politicians are telling the most lies about housing?
You’ve got mail? The slow demise of the humble post office
As revenue slowly declines, Australia Post is closing post offices and replacing them with unattended kiosks.
Intergenerational Report: forecasts from false assumptions downplay the risks
The latest Intergenerational Report an opportunity missed to highlight real risks and uncertainties we face as Earth keeps getting warmer.
Hospital cancels education event fearing pro-Palestine bias
Last week, Perth Children’s Hospital cancelled a scheduled ‘Grand Round’ because of “perceptions of pro-Palestinian bias”. What’s the scam?
I-CANnot. Is the computer algo replacing the clinician up to the task?
The algorithm the government plans to use to determine disability funding has yet to be validated or approved by the TGA.
Palestine. One year on from recognition, what have Albo and Penny done?
Today is "International Day of Peace" and the anniversary of Australia formally recognising Palestine. What has happened since? Shamikh Barda asks. PM Anthony Albanese is at the UN today, promoting Australia's bid for a seat on the Security Council, claiming it will...
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- Cellebrite gets Government blessing to share your phone September 17, 2026 Digital forensics company Cellebrite has government clearance for use by law enforcement agencies to pry into your personal life, and you can't stop them.
- Mary Kostakidis stared down the Zionist lobby, and courage won September 11, 2026 Power expected fear, expense and exhaustion to silence one journalist. Mary Kostakidis stood her ground, and the wall gave way.
- Israel funded the legal assault on Mary Kostakidis September 14, 2026 The Zionist Federation of Australia's legal assault on Israel critic and journalist Mary Kostakidis was financed by the Israeli war machine. Investigation by Stephanie Tran and Michael West.
- Social cohesion, far-right astroturfers and the Royal Commission September 16, 2026 Right-wing astroturfers were given a platform at the Bondi Royal Commission, their history concealed and their testimony uncontested.