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@andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social
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Adelaide journalist/author. Books: Guts, Glory and Blunder (Noreuil, 1917), Blackburn VC, Stone Cold (Opie DCM). Animal lover. Orchard-hand. 'Keeper. Fauvist.

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andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social @andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Coming soon ... #amwriting #havewritten
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andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social @andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
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The greatest album from the greatest year?
In praise of Unknown Pleasures
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andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social @andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
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Slogging on the solstice
Long memories on the shortest day.
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Angela Priestley @angelapriestley.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
If Sarah Martin is a "trashy journalist" Then bring on more trashy journalists. Those willing to actually ask a question, rather than rock up to a Pauline Hanson speech out of curisoity. Or worse, to offer some sound effects by applauding racist comments. #npc #auspol
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Amy Remeikis @amyremeikis.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Sarah Martin is an incredible journalist and Hanson personally attacking her for very standard questions shows just how down the Trump normalisation we are. And it will come to all journalists who do their job.
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andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social @andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
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Blazing a path in war and peace
“One of the Australian Army’s most experienced and decorated combat officers” is honoured on his departure.
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andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social @andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
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A Crete postscript
Revisiting an Australian epic, 85 years ago this week.
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andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social @andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
The longest of long shots I know, but I don't spose anyone's visiting the AWM research centre in the next few days? I desperately need something from a book in its collection. #awm #amwriting
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Royce Kurmelovs @roycerk2.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Paul Brereton has resigned from the NACC citing the "ongoing focus on matters relating to me personally rather than the Commission’s work". He says he will "continue to resist any suggestion of impropriety."
Commissioner Brereton said:

“The Commission was established to provide independent assurance to the Australian people that corrupt conduct in the Commonwealth public sector is appropriately addressed. 

“Over the last three years, much progress has been made in pursuit of our mission of enhancing integrity in the Commonwealth public sector. While our mere existence has influenced and shaped behaviour for the better, that has been powerfully reinforced by our extensive education and engagement program, which has enhanced the integrity culture across the sector.

“We have completed assessment of more than 92% of the 7,624 referrals received over the last three years.

“We have published 7 investigation reports.“We have published 7 investigation reports. Our investigations have exposed corrupt conduct in law enforcement agencies, Commonwealth departments and government business enterprises, including cronyism in a recruitment process, a secret commission in a procurement processes, dishonesty in senior executive decision-making, and the leaking of sensitive information about law enforcement investigations to criminal associates. 

“Much more is underway. Our 34 current investigations cover former or current parliamentarians and staff, senior executives in the public service, contractors and consultants, and a grants scheme. Fair and thorough investigations take time, and the outcomes of these and other investigations will emerge in due course, though it is important to remember that many will not result in findings of corrupt conduct. From the outset we have been committed to fairness, and that approach is well embedded in the Commission’s operations."“I would like to record my deep appreciation for the support and contributions of the Deputy Commissioners, the Chief Executive Officer, and the committed and diligent staff of the Commission, who work tirelessly in the interests of the Australian people.

“The ongoing focus on matters relating to me personally rather than the Commission’s work is drawing attention away from the Commission’s core purpose of strengthening integrity in the Commonwealth public sector, which has always been my primary focus as Commissioner.

“I believe that the Commission’s success is paramount, and not due to any single person. While I will continue to resist any suggestion of impropriety, I have decided that it is time, now that the Commission is established and functioning with quality staff and good processes, to step aside and allow a new Commissioner to lead it into the next phase of its development into a key and respected component of the integrity architecture of the Commonwealth.”
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andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social @andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Remembering an Anzac original ... faulknera.substack.com/p/their-fond...
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'... their fondest memory is of those who fell ...'
Meet one of the first to land at Anzac Cove.
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go follow @news.abc.net.au @abc-news.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
How a park on the Murray carries our bonds with the Western Front: www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-19/anza…
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How a park on the Murray carries our bonds with the Western Front
A local Australian artist is exploring the bonds between a regional park and its namesake in France as part of an Anzac Day exhibit.
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marque lawyers @marquelawyers.com.au · 07/04/2026
Great that this case will finally be prosecuted. Our usual reminder that it's now sub judice and everyone should stfu about it and let the process do its thing.
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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
Has Penny Wong expressed her concern yet? Has Marles talked about our shared values? Every time they get asked about AUKUS they talk about the alliance. Well this is the alliance.
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Annette Shaffer🇨🇦😷 @misskachoob.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
Happy Easter
At the Last Supper Jesus declares that One of you will betray me, four will get book deals.
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Royce Kurmelovs @roycerk2.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
Turns out we actually needed renewables to firm fossil fuels for when the ship doesn't sail and the pipeline doesn't flow.
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UK to receive last tanker of jet fuel from Middle East this week
Industry warnings of disruption contrast with government calls for calm
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andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social @andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
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Echoes of war
How the diggers remembered their day of days.
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andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social @andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
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Triumph in adversity
An epic end to the 2025/26 cricket season
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andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social @andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Launching Radio Stars -- Why 1979 is music's greatest year was such a blast we’re doing it again. Book Launch II – Back to 79 is on Saturday, March 28, in the old pool room, Kensington Hotel (corner of Thornton and Regent streets, Kensington) from 7pm. Come in 79 garb or come as you are.
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andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social @andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
A few thoughts on Australia's brittle batting ... faulknera.substack.com/p/brittle-th...
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Brittle then broken
Australia has a batting problem.
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Alan Allport @alanallport.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
Sending a warship called HMS Prince of Wales east of Suez into an active battlefield because of some vague deterrent mission always goes well
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andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social @andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Loved talking 1979 music with the brilliant Trevor Chappell this morning (and many knowledgeable callers/texters). Thanks to Trevor and the ABC Overnights team for having me on. (From 2:22:50) www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
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Overnights - ABC listen
On Overnights, there's great music and interesting guests from Australia and all parts of the globe.
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andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social @andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Puzzling why it took three days to confirm?
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Caitlin Johnstone @caitoz.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
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andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social @andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Still a few trickling out the Dillons door ... #RadioStars
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David Milner @davemilbo.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Congratulations to HarperCollins for discovering the scientific formula for the worst book in the world
Sharri Markson is writing a book with a notorious Israeli propagandist about Bondi
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Ian Mannix @sedvitae.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Pastoralists, farmers and ABC Rural staff have ridiculed me frequently over the years for proposing exactly this, refuges to stop the deaths of hundreds of thousands of livestock from floods. Now it’s reported QLD DPI is trialling it. #farming
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andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social @andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Here's an edited extract from my new book. I hope you enjoy ... faulknera.substack.com/p/book-extra...
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Book extract: Radio Stars
Why 1979 is music's greatest year
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Ronni🧂Salt @ronnisalt.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
One of his greats
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andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social @andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
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Last drinks
We are getting new clubrooms.
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Guardian Australia @australia.theguardian.com · 09/02/2026
Jon Kudelka, much-loved Australian political cartoonist, dies aged 53
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Jon Kudelka, much-loved Australian political cartoonist, dies aged 53
Award-winning Tasmanian artist’s work was published by The Australian, The Saturday Paper and The Hobart Mercury Jon Kudelka, the Australian political cartoonist, has died at the age of 53. His wife Margaret Kudelka announced the news in a statement on Tuesday: “We are sad to tell you that our beloved, brilliant Jon Kudelka died peacefully in South Hobart on Sunday afternoon, surrounded by his family and friends.” Continue reading...
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marque lawyers @marquelawyers.com.au · 03/02/2026
Get this: the Israeli president’s visit will be so divisive, according to NSW Police, that the appropriate response is to ban all public assemblies while he’s here, rather than, say, him not coming.
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Andrew Stafford @andrewstafford.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
I wrote this some time ago - with all of us knowing this day would come, and Rob, of course, fighting like the bloody-minded bastard he was to the very end. He irrevocably changed my life - and how our country saw itself. www.theguardian.com/music/2026/j...
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Rob Hirst was a force of nature, a born showman who led Midnight Oil from the back
Phenomenal drummer and percussionist was an equally accomplished songwriter who embodied the band’s bloody-minded spirit
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The Cathy Wilcox @cathywilcox.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
When this blows over I might have to share some of the emails I’ve received over the days which really make me wonder why I am the one accused of hatred. There is deep unresolved trauma being spewed by some of these people and we cannot consent to living according to their warped reality.
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Rick Morton @squigglyrick.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
Adelaide Festival / Writers’ Week now the biggest collapse in South Australia since the state bank (probably)
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Jo Dyer @instanterudite.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
As a former Director of Adelaide Writers' Week I am appalled that the Adelaide Festival Board has rescinded Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah's invitation to the 2026 AWW, explicitly linking its decision to the shattering crimes in Bondi. A shocking decision that will and should have far-reaching consequences.
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Fiona Katauskas @fionakatauskas.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Well, I was going to be on a panel at the Adelaide Writers' Festival but I'm not any more.
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Dan Liebke @liebcricket.com · 05/01/2026
Genius nightwatching from Neser. Take a blow to the arm, the treatment for which sees us through to an early finish, allowing a legitimate retired hurt first thing tomorrow. Pro. #Ashes 🏏
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andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social @andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
Thanks to all who have bought my new book. Still some copies at Dillons Norwood Bookshop. Otherwise DM me and we can meet/arrange a delivery. #RadioStars
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andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social @andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
Getting back into a bit of cricket writing ... substack.com/@andrewfaulk...
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Andrew Faulkner “It's probably the worst Australian team since 2010 when England last won.” With the Ashes retained by Australia in three Tests, Stuart Broad was pilloried by the host country’s tabl...
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andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social @andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Keepers labour under the curse of being judged by their mistakes; of being expected to do their job quietly and accept their lot. It's hard to recall a day on which a keeper so excelled -- and was noticed. #Ashes
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andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social @andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Thanks to everyone who's bought Radio Stars from Dillons Norwood. Thanks to you they've taken another consignment. Love yez. #amwriting
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andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social @andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
This arrived this arvo ...
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Lenore Taylor @lenoret.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
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The $9tn cost to Australians: how a ‘misrepresented’ figure on net zero took on a life of its own
A network of climate academics called Net Zero Australia say the actual cost of building a low-carbon energy system to Australians would be about $300bn
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4boat @4boat.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Having the policy is one thing, actually using it on big names is courageous and we ought to applaud the ABC for it.
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andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social @andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social · 26/10/2025
Final proof. Exciting and terrifying in equal measure. #amwriting
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The Saturday Paper @thesaturdaypaper.com.au · 22/10/2025
“The more complex the issue, the more susceptible it is to data washing, for very few people have the time or capacity to re-examine the findings. And no issue is more complex than dealing with climate change.” satpa.pe/Mt02Qun
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How the fossil fuel lobby captured a landmark Labor policy
The federal government’s Future Gas Strategy, which backs extending production through to 2050 and beyond, is based on contested EY research commissioned by Australian Energy Producers.
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Professor Euan Ritchie FAMS @euanritchie.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
"It overshadows all the fear, to see a marlin lit up [with colour], hunting. It's an incredible experience" - Nikki Watt ...In 2025 she fulfilled a dream, spearing a world-record 162.5-kilogram striped marlin... The so-called 'sport' of murdering massive billfish www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
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The Australian woman who spearfished a 162.5kg striped marlin
After a shock cancer diagnosis, Nikki Watt thought she'd never dive again. But now she's broken a spearfishing world record with a huge marlin.
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Amy Remeikis @amyremeikis.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
Deepcut were kind enough to have me back: www.deepcutnews.com/p/asios-sens...
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ASIO’s sensational Iran claims raise plenty of questions. Why isn’t the media asking them?
Allegations that Iran is behind antisemitic attacks in Australia demand further scrutiny – but our media is already treating them as gospel
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Amy Remeikis @amyremeikis.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
Would rule our ABC staff from appearing on any of its own analysis shows like Insiders
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