Reposted by Jase WAll The Right Movies @alltherightmovies.com · 20/06/2025THE BLUES BROTHERS was released 45 years ago today. One of the most popular musical comedies and best films to come from Saturday Night Live, the making of story is a tale of a mission from God… 1/34 820569 0
Reposted by Jase WFiona Katauskas @fionakatauskas.bsky.social · 20/06/2025It's free but with an option to pay if you'd like to and can afford to help an artist out 37230 0
Reposted by Jase WSimon Rosenberg @simonrosenberg.bsky.social · 17/06/2025The greatest risk to our national security is a gormless Deputy PM making life & death decisions based on US sycophancy. And a PM who has shown little sign of reining him in. A perfect example of why NO decisions to commit the nation to war should be made without full parliamentary debate. #auspol 1215964 0
Reposted by Jase WSimon Rosenberg @simonrosenberg.bsky.social · 16/06/2025When the #robodebt royal commission report was handed down, imagine if victims and their families had been told: - the #NACC would whitewash the whole episode - NO government minister would be held to account - the key criminal - Scott Morrison - would receive the nation's highest honour. #auspol 1317782 0
Reposted by Jase WCaptain Quoll @kudelka.bsky.social · 09/06/2025Holds up www.flickr.com/photos/25976...flickr.comdontshoot 014141 0
Reposted by Jase WSimon Rosenberg @simonrosenberg.bsky.social · 08/06/2025Final meeting of the Awards Committee: 'OK, #robodebt was an awful illegal scheme that caused misery to thousands and drove many to suicide. And #ScottyFromRobodebt has never been held to account. We know that victims and their families never got justice. So, how can we publicly insult them?' 16229 0
Reposted by Jase WSimon Rosenberg @simonrosenberg.bsky.social · 06/06/2025The King's Birthday Honours have always favoured privileged men for doing their job. But Scotty didn't just do his job, he - appointed himself to five others - did a job on welfare recipients with the horror of #robodebt - imposed #AUKUS on us - lied, a lot. Awarding Morrison is beyond parody. 2821868 0
Reposted by Jase WDr Richard Denniss @richarddenniss.bsky.social · 07/06/2025So the aluminium smelter that the PM used to justify the Woodside NW Gas project needs billions in public subsidies to stay open…heres an idea. we can save billions in subsidies & not extend the Woodside gas project. Hint: aluminium is moving to world locations with low emissions electricity 68530 0
Reposted by Jase WDenise Difficult-Shrivell @deniseshrivell.bsky.social · 06/06/2025Former PM Scott Morrison should be in front of the NACC - not getting a King's Birthday Honours Award. Upside down world #auspol 46681184 0
Reposted by Jase WThe Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 06/06/2025Senator David Pocock agrees, we need a petroleum resource rent tax that works And when Australia is the second biggest exporter in the world, but over half of the gas exported attracts no royalties, you know big gas is taking the piss! #auspol 9296103 0
Reposted by Jase WMFWitches @mfwitches.bsky.social · 05/06/2025How the fuck do we live on a planet where the worst men in the world publicly fight each other while continuing to destroy millions of lives yet the media narrative STILL isn’t focussed on how far too many men are far too emotional to lead? #NewsCorpse 622443 0
Reposted by Jase WProf Jenny Hocking @palaceletters.bsky.social · 30/05/2025My latest on the Coalition’s crazy. ‘The Nationals’ demand that the Coalition again support a policy of untested & impossibly costly nuclear energy is, for the urban-based Liberal Party desperately in need of renewal, a vapid form of political suicide’ #auspol www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...thenewdaily.com.auThe Coalition is back together, that may not be a good thingThe critical question is whether the Liberals will succumb to Nationals' demands and constrain Sussan Ley’s promised post-election review. 1258 0
Reposted by Jase WNick Feik @nickfeik.bsky.social · 31/05/2025The way Laura Tingle dispenses with the Coalition in her final politics column is spectacular. And perfectly apt. 823755 0
Reposted by Jase WThe Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 28/05/2025It's clear there's been political interference into a report on the gas industry threat in Murujuga, and experts are speaking out. It's the most important rock art site in the world, but Government won't stand in the way of Woodside wanting more gas. @stephenlongaus.bsky.social #auspol 6188106 0
Reposted by Jase WThe Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 28/05/2025"Approval of the North West Shelf extension would be easily one of the worst decisions ever made by an Environment Minister in Australia's history," said @grogsgamut.bsky.social. 31830409 0
Reposted by Jase WNick Feik @nickfeik.bsky.social · 28/05/2025Labor could have dropped charges against him at any point. But they sent him to prison, while the killer BRS walks free. 525384 0
Reposted by Jase WThe Cathy Wilcox @cathywilcox.bsky.social · 28/05/2025Recto - verso. My @smh @theage cartoon. 22434206 0
Reposted by Jase WThe Cathy Wilcox @cathywilcox.bsky.social · 27/05/2025Reconciliation. My @smh cartoon. 24579245 0
Reposted by Jase WMichael Warburton @michaelwarburton.bsky.social · 27/05/2025Remembering the great GIL SCOTT-HERON, who left us 14yrs ago today aged 62. 0406 0
Reposted by Jase WKon Karapanagiotidis @kkarapanagiotidis.bsky.social · 26/05/2025Today is National Sorry Day. I want to say sorry for the Stolen Generations. Sorry for the record numbers of First Nations children in out of home care today. We need to understand this is not the past, the injustices and trauma continue. We must Listen. Learn. Act #SorryDay 325290 0
Reposted by Jase WSimon Rosenberg @simonrosenberg.bsky.social · 23/05/2025"Albanese says extreme weather events...are becoming more frequent and intense as a fifth body has been found in the disaster-hit region." What the PM didn't say: 'It would be irresponsible of us to approve any more gas fields or coal mines.' #hypocrisy #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...theguardian.comNSW flooding: PM delivers climate crisis warning as flood-hit region braces for strong winds and fifth body foundAnthony Albanese acknowledges home insurance now a ‘real challenge’ as government announces disaster assistance for 19 local council areas in NSW 11240108 0
Reposted by Jase W 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️ 🍉 @chrishehim.bsky.social · 23/05/2025Michael McCormack just said he's "ambitious" for David Littleproud when asked if he supports him. Which is exactly what Scott Morrison said before stabbing Malcolm Turnbull in the back! It's on again folks! #auspol #insiders #qanda #abc730 #SundayShot 86613 0
Reposted by Jase WNick Feik @nickfeik.bsky.social · 22/05/2025Commiserations to all those facing flood devastation. While you’re sandbagging, Labor is clearing the way for even more climate chaos. 720694 0
Reposted by Jase WScott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · 23/05/2025#Breaking “I’m ambitious for him,” said Michael McCormack today 😱 #auspol #LNPSplits 77014 0
Jase W @herca-52.bsky.social · 23/05/2025"[..] dismissing the brawling as the death throes of what are now effectively a group of small fringe parties." 010 0
Reposted by Jase WAmy Remeikis @amyremeikis.bsky.social · 22/05/2025Important story from @danielhurst.bsky.social for @crikey.com.au www.crikey.com.au/2025/05/22/d...crikey.com.auDFAT prepared lines on Trump’s Gaza 'relocation' proposal. Albanese ignored themDocuments obtained by Crikey reveal how the department rushed to prepare 'talking points' for Anthony Albanese in response to Trump's comments on February 5. But the PM took a more ambiguous line. 89040 0
Reposted by Jase WAmy Remeikis @amyremeikis.bsky.social · 22/05/2025Looks like Labor is about to approve the North West shelf gas expansion, which among bad news for the planet and WA energy costs is terrible for the nearby Murujuga rock art - which is so old, it has one of the first known depictions of the human face australiainstitute.org.au/post/woodsid...australiainstitute.org.auThe Australia Institute - We Change MindsThe Australia Institute is an independent think tank based in Canberra. We conduct high-impact research for a better Australia. 37420209 0
Reposted by Jase WGreg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 22/05/2025If Senator Murray Watt approves the North West Shelf extension, his legacy will forever be as the man who destroyed the oldest rock art on the planet. It will be an act of vandalism so gross that nothing he can do in politics thereafter could counter the damage. 34698349 0
Reposted by Jase WDr Richard Denniss @richarddenniss.bsky.social · 22/05/2025How much coal would the French have to find under the Louvre to destroy it? How much gas would the UK need to find under Stonehenge to knock it down? Australia must be the richest country in the world willing to destroy its ancient heritage for one more gas project #climate 22551309 0
Reposted by Jase WThe Cathy Wilcox @cathywilcox.bsky.social · 22/05/2025What do you call it? My @smh @theage cartoon. 53956496 0
Reposted by Jase WAmy Remeikis @amyremeikis.bsky.social · 22/05/2025Looks like Labor is about to approve the North West shelf gas expansion, which among bad news for the planet and WA energy costs is terrible for the nearby Murujuga rock art - which is so old, it has one of the first known depictions of the human face australiainstitute.org.au/post/woodsid...australiainstitute.org.auWoodside's North West Shelf gas export project: a disaster on five fronts - The Australia InstituteAustralia Institute analysis reveals Woodside’s North West Shelf gas export project is driving up WA energy prices, threatening the state's domestic gas reserves, paying even fewer royalties, corrodin... 47546270 0
Reposted by Jase WBrent Hodgson @brenthodgson.bsky.social · 20/05/2025Fastest way to kill the independents movement would be to adopt reasonable socially progressive, integrity-strong, environmentally-sound and evidence-based policies. 12628 0
Jase W @herca-52.bsky.social · 20/05/2025"Will it actually now follow its own policy platform and use it to speak out on genocide and act to sanction Israel, actually move on climate, build a future that takes more people with it than leave behind, [..]" 000 0
Reposted by Jase WGreg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 20/05/2025Reading coverage of the Victorian Budget and seriously, we give far too much credence to the wrecked and corrupt ratings agencies that helped cause the GFC and suffered absolutely zero consequences. Oh no, they're spending extra GST revenue on health instead of paying down debt. Yeah f*ck off. 18489104 0
Jase W @herca-52.bsky.social · 20/05/2025I just signed @australiainstitute.org.au's petition: Reject Australia's Biggest Fossil Fuel Project! Will you join me? nb.australiainstitute.org.au/reject_north...nb.australiainstitute.org.auSIGN NOW: REJECT AUSTRALIA’S BIGGEST FOSSIL FUEL PROJECT!Sign the petition: REJECT AUSTRALIA’S BIGGEST FOSSIL FUEL PROJECT! 000 0
Reposted by Jase WThe Cathy Wilcox @cathywilcox.bsky.social · 19/05/2025What we send. My @smh @theage cartoon. 21423193 0
Reposted by Jase WJommy Tee @jommytee.bsky.social · 17/05/2025Speaking from personal experience I can vouch that the FOI system is suboptimal. Situation has not improved or the past three years. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...theguardian.comSurge in refusals for freedom of information undermines trust in Australian government, watchdog warnsRefusal rate at its highest in a decade, prompting concern among transparency advocates 414443 0
Reposted by Jase WDr Blair Williams @blairwilliams26.bsky.social · 18/05/2025This is why I've worked remotely since starting my PhD in 2015 😎 36511 0
Reposted by Jase WThe Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 16/05/2025“The endorsement of newspapers used to be much sought-after, but these days such endorsements are practically irrelevant,” said @joshuablackjb.bsky.social, report co-author. A new report explores the declining influence of media endorsements and leaders’ debates on election outcomes. Read:australiainstitute.org.auBellowing from the sidelines. The declining influence of Australia's traditional media. - The Australia InstituteThe days of media moguls deciding Australian elections are over, according to new research by The Australia Institute. 69125 0
Reposted by Jase WAndrew Stafford @andrewstafford.bsky.social · 14/05/2025Brilliantly written piece by @frankbongiorno.bsky.social: “The impotent are still pure: the Liberals emerge from the 2025 campaign unsullied by a dalliance with strangers. They now have their reward” theconversation.com/political-pa...theconversation.comPolitical parties can recover after a devastating election loss. But the Liberals will need to think differentlyIf they want to ever win government again, the Liberals will need to look at party and policy reform – and widen their appeal to new parts of the electorate. 32611 0
Reposted by Jase WSimon Rosenberg @simonrosenberg.bsky.social · 14/05/2025No, please, take your time with policy development, Ted. Go away and have that robust internal discussion with your colleagues about whether the earth is flat. The way the Liberals are tracking, no-one will be expecting anything substantial from you for at least six years anyway. #auspol #abc730 1211524 0
Jase W @herca-52.bsky.social · 13/05/2025"Being the better option compared to Angus Taylor is little more than a participation prize." 010 0