Jason Copland
@mingalabardreaming.bsky.social
dog dad data doh.
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Costs the Earth.
My cartoon in today's @theageaustralia.bsky.social and @sydmorningherald.bsky.social
My cartoon in today's @theageaustralia.bsky.social and @sydmorningherald.bsky.social
October 5, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Costs the Earth.
My cartoon in today's @theageaustralia.bsky.social and @sydmorningherald.bsky.social
My cartoon in today's @theageaustralia.bsky.social and @sydmorningherald.bsky.social
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David Pocock’s Commonwealth Land (Affordable Housing) Bill would require affordable housing to be built into residential development on Commonwealth land. It deserves support because public land should deliver lasting public value, not simply the highest possible sale price.
Public land should deliver public value
David Pocock’s Commonwealth Land (Affordable Housing) Bill would require affordable housing to be built into residential development on Commonwealth land. It deserves support because public land shoul...
pearlsandirritations.com
October 5, 2026 at 10:46 PM
David Pocock’s Commonwealth Land (Affordable Housing) Bill would require affordable housing to be built into residential development on Commonwealth land. It deserves support because public land should deliver lasting public value, not simply the highest possible sale price.
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The IDF came into my Twitter replies to try & boost their fake report accusing Palestinian journalists they murdered of being Hamas. But when Piers Morgan invited them to debate the so-called evidence with me, they didn't show up so... he empty-chaired them. And then I debunked their 'study':
October 6, 2026 at 1:34 AM
The IDF came into my Twitter replies to try & boost their fake report accusing Palestinian journalists they murdered of being Hamas. But when Piers Morgan invited them to debate the so-called evidence with me, they didn't show up so... he empty-chaired them. And then I debunked their 'study':
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When a powerful state breaks the rules, the temptation is to declare international law dead.
https://michaelwest.com.au/international-law-isnt-dead-its-being-tested-australia-can-prove-it-matters/
https://michaelwest.com.au/international-law-isnt-dead-its-being-tested-australia-can-prove-it-matters/
October 6, 2026 at 2:17 AM
When a powerful state breaks the rules, the temptation is to declare international law dead.
https://michaelwest.com.au/international-law-isnt-dead-its-being-tested-australia-can-prove-it-matters/
https://michaelwest.com.au/international-law-isnt-dead-its-being-tested-australia-can-prove-it-matters/
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Gov. Josh Shapiro: "Measles was eliminated back in the year 2000. And now, 26 years later, we’re dealing with it coming roaring back.
Pennsylvania has now eclipsed 1,000 cases across 39 counties, with five deaths."
Shapiro says amid the outbreak, vaccinations have now doubled.
Pennsylvania has now eclipsed 1,000 cases across 39 counties, with five deaths."
Shapiro says amid the outbreak, vaccinations have now doubled.
October 6, 2026 at 2:12 AM
Gov. Josh Shapiro: "Measles was eliminated back in the year 2000. And now, 26 years later, we’re dealing with it coming roaring back.
Pennsylvania has now eclipsed 1,000 cases across 39 counties, with five deaths."
Shapiro says amid the outbreak, vaccinations have now doubled.
Pennsylvania has now eclipsed 1,000 cases across 39 counties, with five deaths."
Shapiro says amid the outbreak, vaccinations have now doubled.
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One of those "oh things are improving... wait, WTUF, the gap is that big?" graphs
October 6, 2026 at 1:21 AM
One of those "oh things are improving... wait, WTUF, the gap is that big?" graphs
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In the latest episode of “What’s the Point?” co-CEO Richard Denniss examines neoliberalism, and just how damaging it has been to our economy.
Listen here or wherever you listen to your podcasts! ⤵️
australiainstitute.org.au/post/whats-the-point-of-neoliberalism/
Listen here or wherever you listen to your podcasts! ⤵️
australiainstitute.org.au/post/whats-the-point-of-neoliberalism/
October 6, 2026 at 3:34 AM
In the latest episode of “What’s the Point?” co-CEO Richard Denniss examines neoliberalism, and just how damaging it has been to our economy.
Listen here or wherever you listen to your podcasts! ⤵️
australiainstitute.org.au/post/whats-the-point-of-neoliberalism/
Listen here or wherever you listen to your podcasts! ⤵️
australiainstitute.org.au/post/whats-the-point-of-neoliberalism/
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More than half of the people living in Kooyong were either born overseas or have a parent who was born overseas. I’m hearing from many of them that the political debate about immigration is making them feel marginalised and othered.
October 6, 2026 at 12:20 AM
More than half of the people living in Kooyong were either born overseas or have a parent who was born overseas. I’m hearing from many of them that the political debate about immigration is making them feel marginalised and othered.
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This starts with her aggressively trying to link him to the Muslim Brotherhood.
I'd like to see someone turn the tables on this. "You're Christian, right? Did you support Timothy McVeigh? Did you agree with Dylann Roof? Or Eric Rudolph? Robert Lewis Dear? No? Even though you share their religion?"
I'd like to see someone turn the tables on this. "You're Christian, right? Did you support Timothy McVeigh? Did you agree with Dylann Roof? Or Eric Rudolph? Robert Lewis Dear? No? Even though you share their religion?"
El-Sayed on Fox: "There is this argument you try to make often is that the best way to take this problem on is more war. How has that worked out for us? The war in Iraq which this channel spent years and years pressing -- has that made us safer? Are we more safe because of the war in Iran?"
October 5, 2026 at 9:23 PM
This starts with her aggressively trying to link him to the Muslim Brotherhood.
I'd like to see someone turn the tables on this. "You're Christian, right? Did you support Timothy McVeigh? Did you agree with Dylann Roof? Or Eric Rudolph? Robert Lewis Dear? No? Even though you share their religion?"
I'd like to see someone turn the tables on this. "You're Christian, right? Did you support Timothy McVeigh? Did you agree with Dylann Roof? Or Eric Rudolph? Robert Lewis Dear? No? Even though you share their religion?"
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The US needs to be building 2.3 subs per year to deliver us #AUKUS subs. They're only at 1.1. And they're struggling to keep built subs at sea. USS Connecticut damaged in 2021. Repairs started in 23 for a finish in 25, now 27. Deactivation in 2031. #auspol
Damaged Nuclear Sub Dashes US Navy Hopes For A 2026 Return To Service - SlashGear
Although the U.S. Navy was hoping to get the USS Connecticut back into service this year, that seems not to be on the table as the timeline gets extended.
www.slashgear.com
October 5, 2026 at 11:50 PM
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News Corp, Santos, Kogan paid $0 in tax. But sure, let’s blame ‘government spending’, @grogsgamut.bsky.social writes.
"The system is made for corporations and those who own and run those corporations."
www.deepcutnews.com/p/news-corp-...
"The system is made for corporations and those who own and run those corporations."
www.deepcutnews.com/p/news-corp-...
News Corp, Santos, Kogan paid $0 in tax. But sure, let’s blame ‘government spending’ - Greg Jericho
The Coalition want to cut already-underfunded social and health services, while staying silent on the corporations paying nothing
www.deepcutnews.com
October 5, 2026 at 8:19 PM
News Corp, Santos, Kogan paid $0 in tax. But sure, let’s blame ‘government spending’, @grogsgamut.bsky.social writes.
"The system is made for corporations and those who own and run those corporations."
www.deepcutnews.com/p/news-corp-...
"The system is made for corporations and those who own and run those corporations."
www.deepcutnews.com/p/news-corp-...
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Michael Danby says he’s furious Shoebridge is leader of The Greens bcoz he calls out Jillian Segal, opposed Israeli Pres Herzog’s visit & gives prominent Jewish Aussies Louise Adler & Sarah Schwartz a voice.
The genocide-complicit Zionists really are panicking over Shoebridge.💥
The genocide-complicit Zionists really are panicking over Shoebridge.💥
October 5, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Michael Danby says he’s furious Shoebridge is leader of The Greens bcoz he calls out Jillian Segal, opposed Israeli Pres Herzog’s visit & gives prominent Jewish Aussies Louise Adler & Sarah Schwartz a voice.
The genocide-complicit Zionists really are panicking over Shoebridge.💥
The genocide-complicit Zionists really are panicking over Shoebridge.💥
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WATCH: “Did you go to public schools? Did you drive here on roads?”
🔥 @abdulelsayed.bsky.social expertly handles Fox propagandist martha maccallum’s fearmongering about socialism
(From @acyn.bsky.social )
🔥 @abdulelsayed.bsky.social expertly handles Fox propagandist martha maccallum’s fearmongering about socialism
(From @acyn.bsky.social )
October 5, 2026 at 9:16 PM
WATCH: “Did you go to public schools? Did you drive here on roads?”
🔥 @abdulelsayed.bsky.social expertly handles Fox propagandist martha maccallum’s fearmongering about socialism
(From @acyn.bsky.social )
🔥 @abdulelsayed.bsky.social expertly handles Fox propagandist martha maccallum’s fearmongering about socialism
(From @acyn.bsky.social )
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Reminder - Japan imports more gas from Australia than it needs, and so it onsells it to other countries for a profit.
www.afr.com/world/asia/a...
www.afr.com/world/asia/a...
Australia moves to calm Japan’s jitters over gas reservation policy
Treasurer Jim Chalmers used a large business gathering near Tokyo to promise executives that Australia would remain a dependable energy supplier.
www.afr.com
October 5, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Reminder - Japan imports more gas from Australia than it needs, and so it onsells it to other countries for a profit.
www.afr.com/world/asia/a...
www.afr.com/world/asia/a...
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Flying High Dubai. MWM responds to ABC Media Watch
Michael West reports.
Read it here:
https://michaelwest.com.au/flying-high-dubai-mwm-responds-to-abc-media-watch/
Michael West reports.
Read it here:
https://michaelwest.com.au/flying-high-dubai-mwm-responds-to-abc-media-watch/
October 5, 2026 at 8:29 PM
Flying High Dubai. MWM responds to ABC Media Watch
Michael West reports.
Read it here:
https://michaelwest.com.au/flying-high-dubai-mwm-responds-to-abc-media-watch/
Michael West reports.
Read it here:
https://michaelwest.com.au/flying-high-dubai-mwm-responds-to-abc-media-watch/
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I'm not confident Albo will grow a backbone. He's been silent while his orange buddy has shredded international law.
I'd dearly love a leader who sets a moral example. I fear i'll be waiting a long time for one. #Auspol
michaelwest.com.au/internationa...
I'd dearly love a leader who sets a moral example. I fear i'll be waiting a long time for one. #Auspol
michaelwest.com.au/internationa...
International law isn't dead. It's being tested. Australia can prove it matters - Michael West
The silence in Canberra over attacks on the ICC, the US attack on Venezuela and the war on Iran rings loudly. Legislate the Red Lines Package.
michaelwest.com.au
October 5, 2026 at 7:55 PM
I'm not confident Albo will grow a backbone. He's been silent while his orange buddy has shredded international law.
I'd dearly love a leader who sets a moral example. I fear i'll be waiting a long time for one. #Auspol
michaelwest.com.au/internationa...
I'd dearly love a leader who sets a moral example. I fear i'll be waiting a long time for one. #Auspol
michaelwest.com.au/internationa...
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Anthropic has already signed a deal on its $32bn Dalby data centre before any approvals. Residents haven't been consulted & the Crisafulli government is ploughing ahead with Qld Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie taking planning away from the council. #qldpol
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10...
Residents fear there is no stopping $32b hyperscale data centre
Anthropic has already signed a deal to use a portion of the facility earmarked for the Western Downs, but it has not actually been approved yet
www.abc.net.au
October 5, 2026 at 1:25 AM
Anthropic has already signed a deal on its $32bn Dalby data centre before any approvals. Residents haven't been consulted & the Crisafulli government is ploughing ahead with Qld Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie taking planning away from the council. #qldpol
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10...
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🗣️Ex FTC Chair Lina Khan on A.I. Regulation: “The idea that just because we have new technological capabilities there’s some blanket exemption from the laws on the books is totally laughable.”
October 5, 2026 at 12:05 PM
🗣️Ex FTC Chair Lina Khan on A.I. Regulation: “The idea that just because we have new technological capabilities there’s some blanket exemption from the laws on the books is totally laughable.”
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NEW: Remember when John Oliver opened a church to expose how easy it was to get tax exemptions?
This year, ProPublica reporters set out to establish private schools to test if, truly, anyone could open one.
We founded two. Here’s how.
This year, ProPublica reporters set out to establish private schools to test if, truly, anyone could open one.
We founded two. Here’s how.
How ProPublica Reporters Became Private School Owners in 24 Hours
The reporting experiment demonstrates how easy it can be to open private schools that might then access public money. No credentials or background checks required.
www.propublica.org
October 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM
NEW: Remember when John Oliver opened a church to expose how easy it was to get tax exemptions?
This year, ProPublica reporters set out to establish private schools to test if, truly, anyone could open one.
We founded two. Here’s how.
This year, ProPublica reporters set out to establish private schools to test if, truly, anyone could open one.
We founded two. Here’s how.
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Blumenthal: Tether is a crypto company that has a stablecoin known as USDT, and it is the major means of Iran avoiding and evading sanctions. What we’ve also exposed is that Cantor Fitzgerald has a major financial tie. Cantor Fitzgerald was owned by Howard Lutnick. It’s still run by his family.
October 4, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Blumenthal: Tether is a crypto company that has a stablecoin known as USDT, and it is the major means of Iran avoiding and evading sanctions. What we’ve also exposed is that Cantor Fitzgerald has a major financial tie. Cantor Fitzgerald was owned by Howard Lutnick. It’s still run by his family.
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De Niro: When that coward, that fucking piece of shit Donald Trump tries to take our voice and power away. What do we tell him? Your fucking hands off our vote
October 4, 2026 at 11:37 PM
De Niro: When that coward, that fucking piece of shit Donald Trump tries to take our voice and power away. What do we tell him? Your fucking hands off our vote
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Amy notes that China has joined Japan is now onselling Australian gas.
FMD we *really* need to tax the gas.
Barely a more obvious policy has presented itself.
One political party will do it and they will get all the advantage.
#TaxTheGas
www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...
FMD we *really* need to tax the gas.
Barely a more obvious policy has presented itself.
One political party will do it and they will get all the advantage.
#TaxTheGas
www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...
Two things easily missed while we were distracted by trivia
In Australia, we’re too busy looking at the next carriage on the political sushi train to realise the track itself is broken.
www.thenewdaily.com.au
October 4, 2026 at 11:14 PM
Amy notes that China has joined Japan is now onselling Australian gas.
FMD we *really* need to tax the gas.
Barely a more obvious policy has presented itself.
One political party will do it and they will get all the advantage.
#TaxTheGas
www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...
FMD we *really* need to tax the gas.
Barely a more obvious policy has presented itself.
One political party will do it and they will get all the advantage.
#TaxTheGas
www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...
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David Shoebridge says he sees an opportunity for the Greens to expand their national vote share by challenging the Albanese government’s unwillingness to sufficiently regulate AI companies. trib.al/WaamGft
Inside the new Greens leader’s plan to ‘fill the void’
In an interview with The Saturday Paper shortly after his confirmation as the new leader of the Greens, David Shoebridge lays out his priorities, signalling a more definitive stance in direct contention with Labor.
trib.al
October 5, 2026 at 1:27 AM
David Shoebridge says he sees an opportunity for the Greens to expand their national vote share by challenging the Albanese government’s unwillingness to sufficiently regulate AI companies. trib.al/WaamGft
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Finally, a government committed to rent control
Billionaire NBL owner Larry Kestelman pays Tasmanian government $577 a week to rent stadium after government rebate
Billionaire NBL owner pays state $577 a week to rent stadium
The Tasmanian government has been leasing out a stadium to billionaire and NBL owner Larry Kestelman for less than it would cost to rent most houses in the area, a parliamentary report has found.
www.abc.net.au
October 5, 2026 at 3:55 AM
Finally, a government committed to rent control