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Advance conference 2026: some terrifying agenda setting alongside the strategy sessions.
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Cheers to Dave for that title 🤣

I was praised for a calm voice in my writing yesterday (surprised me), but I let rip a bit more in this piece. Let me know if I should stick to my day job.

Stop pretending to be dumb: the Iran War is about Greater Israel, not “liberation” - The Shot There is a map. There is a plan. There are quotes. There is evidence, both historic and fresh.

Here's me. 'Stop pretending to be dumb: the Iran War is about Greater Israel, not “liberation”'

Best review ever! So chuffed. Thanks, David.

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"Our rights to protest, our ability to access an education free of supremacist indoctrination, and our freedom to express criticism of barbaric policies are all being deliberately squashed by an increasingly militarised, draconian, authoritarian ruling class."

Dave & Joel have the receipts. #auspol

Collating the recent escalation of fascist state fuckery in Australia - The Shot As the shattering of the comfortable illusion of Western democracy enters its Epstein-drenched speedrunning phase, a number of disturbing developments...

Here's me, and @boganintel.bsky.social. "Collating the recent escalation of fascist state fuckery in Australia"

The Beatings Continue Until Cohesion Improves - February 15 - Crystal Andrews, Antoun Issa YouTube video by The Sunday Shot

Sunday Shot starts now-ish. We're joined by Antoun Issa, editor of Deepcut, and Crikey's Crystal Andrews, for a chat about the disintegration of the Liberal Party, the war criminal's red carpet tour of Australia, and state-sanctioned police brutality.

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Why the fuck would we “socially cohere” for monsters?  - The Shot Yesterday, the gulf between the will of the Australian people and the actions of the Australian government revealed itself to...

Here's me. "Why the fuck would we 'socially cohere' for monsters?"

As a Queenslander, I’ve been haunted by the spectre of Pauline Hanson for 30 years - The Shot Chuck D from Public Enemy knew about Pauline Hanson.  Back before the dark times, those of streaming platforms and corporate...

Here's David Rayfield. "As a Queenslander, I’ve been haunted by the spectre of Pauline Hanson for 30 years"

Bill Gates, Elon Musk, the Rothschilds and Kevin Rudd – a snapshot of prominent figures mentioned in the Epstein files - The Shot A joint Deepcut/The Shot analysis compiles a list of damning emails from the latest Epstein file dump, featuring cannibalism and extortion

Here's me and Antoun Issa of Deepcut News.

"Bill Gates, Elon Musk, the Rothschilds and Kevin Rudd – a snapshot of prominent figures mentioned in the Epstein files"

We're Back! - February 1 - Michael Bradley, Emma Shortis, and Nick Hanna YouTube video by The Sunday Shot

"The future of our democracy is at stake" - Nick Hanna, the lawyer challenging Chris Minn's anti-protest laws.

For that interview and a discussion about our fascistic shitshow w/ @emmashortis.bsky.social, @marquelawyers.com.au, @instanterudite.bsky.social, check out this episode. We're back.

In a world of tyrants and toadies, it’s only “terrorism” if they're not white - The Shot “Fuck you I won’t do what you tell me” – Rage Against the Machine The state-sanctioned, IDF-trained, ICE murders on...

Here's me. "It's only terrorism if they're not white"

New Merch Xmas 2025 There is no ethical consumption under capitalism, but this is as about as close as it gets.  Our new shirts and totes are designed by legendary cartoonist Fiona Katauskas. They're screen-printed in Me...

If you'd like to support our journalism, we have a new range of merch!! Grab the t-shirts (designed by Fiona Katauskas) before the government makes them illegal.
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New Merch Xmas 2025 There is no ethical consumption under capitalism, but this is as about as close as it gets.  Our new shirts and totes are designed by legendary cartoonist Fiona Katauskas. They're screen-printed in Me...

If you'd like to support our journalism, we have a new range of merch!! Grab the t-shirts (designed by Fiona Katauskas) before the government makes them illegal.
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The dark arts - The Shot The ideology of the Israel lobby in Australia is this - burn it to the ground rather than ever allow an opposing voice.

My latest article in @theshot.net.au on the dark days of McCarthyism coming to Australia to eclipse our cultural landscape under the guise of eradicating communism - whoops sorry - antisemitism

The Adelaide Festival, the arts and the dark arts

#allfeedbackwelcome

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The dark arts - The Shot The ideology of the Israel lobby in Australia is this - burn it to the ground rather than ever allow an opposing voice.

Here's @ronnisalt.bsky.social. "The dark arts"

Why is a Labor Premier silencing a writer?  - The Shot For many Adelaideans, Adelaide Writers’ Week (AWW) is the highlight of their year. A glorious six days when the Pioneer...

I write about the Adelaide Writers' Week debacle for @theshot.net.au.

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Why is a Labor Premier silencing a writer?  - The Shot For many Adelaideians, Adelaide Writers’ Week (AWW) is the highlight of their year. A glorious six days when the Pioneer...

Here's @instanterudite.bsky.social . "Why is a Labor Premier silencing a writer?"

(In case you're only familiar with her work on The Shot, Jo used to run the AWW.)

I'm just saying, @davemilbo.bsky.social can really write a headline.

Weaponising the Bondi tragedy is a betrayal of all our children - The Shot Breathe, slowly. It helps.  Cry if you need to. All of this hurts. But please understand, before we go any...

Just when I think @davemilbo.bsky.social surely can’t top his always incredibly thoughtful & beautifully written pieces comes this absolute must-read gem.
It’s as moving as it is incendiary. 👇

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Don’t look back in anger - The Shot I’m angry. We’re all angry. Perhaps that’s part of the problem. At the moment, we’re angry at two twisted individuals...

@ronnisalt.bsky.social is one of Australia's most gifted writers. This is unarguably one of her most powerful and important pieces. Read it, share it, reflect upon it, and act for peace, compassion, empathy, and understanding.

Thank you, @ronnisalt.bsky.social.

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In the rancid, hate filled quagmire that is “journalism” today, I am so grateful for the astute and compassionate (sometimes brilliantly fired up and downright hilarious) contributions of @davemilbo.bsky.social and @ronnisalt.bsky.social. Legends. X

I just contributed. I pay for better journalism.

"If I could ask one question of the Prime Minister right now, I would like to understand his definition of “hate preachers that promote violence”, because signing missiles that fall on children and hanging out with a genocidal army would absolutely fit the bill if he was of any other religion. "

I can see many of you in despair at the state of Aust journalism in MSM/ABC - as highlighted during weeks like this

Please don't despair

We have excellent journalists & commentators who have excelled this week

They can be found here 👇& here #auspol 👉 truenorthnews.substack.com

Weaponising the Bondi tragedy is a betrayal of all our children - The Shot Breathe, slowly. It helps.  Cry if you need to. All of this hurts. But please understand, before we go any...

Here's me. "Weaponising the Bondi tragedy is a betrayal of all our children"

Don’t look back in anger - The Shot I’m angry. We’re all angry. Perhaps that’s part of the problem. At the moment, we’re angry at two twisted individuals...

Here's @ronnisalt. "Don't look back in anger"
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Could all the American influencers pushing in tandem for more guns in Australian just Fuck. The. Hell. Off. Thank you.

If you're scared this tragedy will by weaponised by those pushing hatred, division & control, same. It's a pattern that can change nations. We've already seen Netanyahu claim the Muslim who charged the shooters was Jewish. Empathy, patience and truth. Everything else is unhelpful

Thanks @davemilbo.bsky.social,Jo Dyer & all superb panelists for great 2025 recap.
My ‘high’ was the ‘shaky’ birth of the now smooth-running #SundayShot! We’re so lucky to have a great program to watch every Sunday! My low, Albanese Govt continued refusal to condemn Israeli genocide of Palestinians🍉

Thank you Shot presenters, panellists and producers for your efforts during 2025.....

and now NEVER back to you, Speersy.