Tropical Cyclone Narelle is forecast to make landfall in Western Australia on Friday afternoon as a severe category 3 system.

You can follow the path of Tropical Cyclone Narelle in the tracking map. 🔗👉 www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Hudson swings the axe at Qantas, as rewards program comes under pressure Crikey understands that there have been further job losses after the airline announced cuts last week, including in its Loyalty division.

With no government regulation on pricing or oligopoly profits in sight, Qantas chief Vanessa Hudson has once again slashed jobs at the airline.

Former ICE instructor testifies that agency slashed training for new officers A former instructor for Immigration and Customs Enforcement told congressional Democrats the agency has cut “vital classes” from mandatory training for recruits.

The agency eliminated 240 hours of “vital classes” from a mandatory 580-hour training program, including instruction about the legal boundaries for the use of force, how to safely handle firearms, and the proper way to detain and arrest immigrants. wapo.st/4aS06mU

Cheers. Bought the audiobook. :)

Long time coming and a long way to go to address the damage - but so grateful to everyone who has ordered a copy of Where It All Went Wrong (including through your library!) I’m still so angry - and I hope it makes you angry too (so we can fix it) x

US citizen shot and killed by federal immigration agent last year, new records show Shooting death of Ruben Ray Martinez, 23, in Texas was not publicly disclosed by Department of Homeland Security

An ICE agent shot and killed 23-year-old U.S. citizen Ruben Ray Martinez in Texas almost an entire year ago and hid the shooting from the public.

It’s only now coming to light, 11 months later, due to Freedom of Information Act requests.

What else is the regime hiding from us?

Thank you, Louise.

Thanks Bruce.

Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio) YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen

I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.

Stay free

Oh my gosh you guys! The House just passed my bill to extend the health care tax credits for three more years!

I told a friend the world was trembling, then Bondi erupted We were two Jewish men and two non-Jewish women, settling down for dinner in Bondi. Then the gunshots rang out.

This is a most excellent read…
www.smh.com.au/national/i-t...

Greyhound racing's annual bill hits a quarter-billion from taxpayers The cost of propping up the dying dog racing industry hit a quarter of a billion dollars in 2024. And what did taxpayers get? Hundreds of dead greyhounds, with thousands more injured.

Even more reason to ban this terrible and cruel business..
www.crikey.com.au/2025/11/21/g...

Prime example of white privilege in plain sight.

Black kids get called adults to justify blame, while white adults get called “kids” to excuse their hate. They’re not boys and girls, they’re grown-ass men and women, and the receipts are in writing.

We're at the stage of cognitive dissonance where he can say they shot down a submarine and all you're capable of doing is imagining a submarine falling from the sky

A US fascism expert’s warning to Australia: ‘You guys are probably next’ The US’s slide towards authoritarianism is part of a global trend, says professor and fascism expert Jason Stanley. And distant Australia, far from being immune, is uniquely vulnerable

We're at risk, but a big gap between where US and parts of Europe are and where Australia is. The far right haven't had any significant increases in polling in a decade or more, unlike parts of Europe. Vigilance, but not hyperventilation that might give it air.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...

Jerome Laxale calls out Jacinta Price for refusing to apologise for her racist remarks, says it’s a “pattern of behaviour” for Libs
“We had Dutton saying African gangs were running the streets in Vic…”called “Lebanese refugees” a “mistake”, “Jane Hume’s Chinese spies comment”🔥 #Abc

what a humiliating way for don jr. to find out his dad sends birthday cards.

She’s right again, you know. She usually is.

Taiwan Issues Sea and Land Typhoon Warning as Danas Approaches Taiwanese authorities issued a land and sea warning for the entire island as Typhoon Danas is expected to bring strong winds and rain.

Taiwanese authorities issued a land and sea warning for the entire island as Typhoon Danas is expected to bring strong winds and rain.

The Trump administration is killing satire. But look what you’ll have next July 4th.

Yaaaay, the last post.

If you've read this far, I am deeply, deeply grateful and yes, I didn't figure on my novel being so Australian it has to come with its own glossary.

Ta!

#gunnawah #booksky #IjustdontwantAmericanswonderingwhatgettobuggerymeans

part 2

(yes I know)

#gunnawah #booksky

Aussies, I could do with your help (please and thank you)

My novel Gunnawah is due for release in the United States in early Sept and my publishers Hachette and I are compiling a glossary

Could you kindly read through and add anything?

Or if you've read Gunnawah - any words/phrases I've missed?

DOGE given access to Americans' Social Security data by Supreme Court Justice Jackson in a dissent chastised the Supreme Court for once again reporting to the emergency docket.

BREAKING: DOGE given access to Americans' Social Security data by Supreme Court

Landmark French #MeToo trial for gaming giant Ubisoft comes to an end The prosecutor called for suspended prison sentences of up to three years and fines for all three former top Ubisoft executives, describing the accusations as “extremely serious”. The verdict is expected on 2 July.

The prosecutor called for suspended prison sentences of up to three years and fines for all three former top Ubisoft executives, describing the accusations as “extremely serious”. The verdict is expected on 2 July.

“F**k You”: Entire Trump Team Hated Elon Musk, Damning Report Reveals Elon Musk has left the White House an utter failure.

"I have been in the same room with Elon, and he always tries to be funny.
And he's not funny. Like, at all," a senior Trump official told Rolling Stone.

newrepublic.com/post/195599/donald-trump...

How funny is it that the Libs and the Nats are arguing over Principles, which neither of them have. 😆

#AusPol

Firing on children, women and now diplomats. When a country crosses every red line and the world fails to act, it emboldens the worst regimes on the planet. This is a global disaster. Sanctions, weapons bans, action.