Simon Reus

“We’ve made it, Warren! … The moon!”

“We’ve made it, Warren! … The moon!”

The Matildas are going to Brasil! We’re going to Brasil! 💚💛

“The wench, you idiot! Bring me the wench!”

“The wench, you idiot! Bring me the wench!”

Antisemitism Envoy Jillian Segal-funded disinformation network “Advance” is now attacking one of the nation’s best and most respected journalists, over doing his job and pointing out the bleeding obvious regarding Israel and the US.

This is where we are, Australia’s MAGA.

A kind of advertising that has all but disappeared.

And thank you, @gralefrit.bsky.social, for making this appear in my TL.

Hold my beer. Uniparty votes down Senate gas inquiry - Michael West ACT Senator David Pocock's proposal for an inquiry into why gas companies pay less tax than beer drinkers voted down.

Beer drinkers pay more tax than gas giants, despite gas 5x the sales, but Uniparty votes down Senate inquiry call by Greens, indis and PHON.

That's donations for yous
#whatsthescam @kimwingerei.bsky.social
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If North Korea could pick our midfield, that's what they'd pick. For some reason Matildas coaches keep seeing how great Wheeler is in that midfield and go "nah we don't need that"

Thanks to idiotic scheduling from the APL, tonight is the only one of the quarter finals I'll see.

I find it impossible to listen to B52's Love Shack without singing Homer's alternate lyrics

If you study history, you learn that wars always end by the arbitrary deadlines set by combatants. WWI, for example, ended by Christmas 1914, as promised.

Life on a microscope slide

Life on a microscope slide

“Lousy food … crummy service … dinky cabins … and that’s only the tip of the iceberg!”

“Lousy food … crummy service … dinky cabins … and that’s only the tip of the iceberg!”

David Squires on … the plight of Iran women’s football team at the Asian Cup Our cartoonist takes a look at the impossible situation the players were put in at the tournament in Australia

Here’s this week’s cartoon for @australia.theguardian.com on the plight of the Iranian women’s football team:

www.theguardian.com/football/pic...

THIS is what they should be putting on a banknote in the UK

33 years ago today, Mr. Burns hired a group of strike-breakers — “the kind they had in the ‘30s.”

“Last Exit to Springfield” first aired on March 11, 1993.

33 years ago today, Homer Simpson unwittingly became the president of the power plant union when he fought against the proposed loss of their dental plan.

“Last Exit to Springfield” first aired on March 11, 1993.

“Now you listen to me, Miss Billings! You have not seen a thing here—do you understand? I’m not kidding about this, Miss Billings.”

“Now you listen to me, Miss Billings! You have not seen a thing here—do you understand? I’m not kidding about this, Miss Billings.”

Hearings 62. Private hearings were held pursuant to section 62 of the NACC Act extending over 35 sitting days between 5 August and 3 October 2025. During those private hearings, each of the 6 referred persons and a further 33 witnesses were called to give evidence. See Witnesses. 63. The Deputy Commissioner considered the use of public hearings and applied the statutory test established under the NACC Act. The statutory threshold for public hearings in this investigation was not met. For more

NACC decided it wasn't in the public interest to make its corruption hearings with Morrison, Campbell, Mussolino etc public

I would conservatively estimate that 90% of Australians would disagree

Recommendations and outcomes The investigation made findings of serious corrupt conduct against 2 individuals. It also concluded that there was insufficient admissible evidence to establish the alleged offences against either Mr Withnell or Ms Wilson beyond reasonable doubt. Key admissions and statements made during this investigation are not admissible in criminal proceedings. It is therefore not appropriate to refer either to the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions. The NACC Act invests the Commission with corruption prevention and education functions and the power to make recommendations as part of the Commission’s investigation reports aimed at preventing corrupt conduct from occurring again. In this case, however, the Royal Commission made a number of recommendations to improve the budget process and agency responses to the Commonwealth Ombudsman, and they have since been implemented.

NACC clears Morrison, Campbell, Musolino, & Halbert of corrupt conduct.

Withnell & Wilson were found guilty of "serious corrupt conduct", but aren't referred to the Director of Public Prosecutions because statements they made to NACC "are not admissible in criminal proceedings"

The system works!

In the present context, however, of an investigation into allegations of corrupt conduct, we are not so much concerned with Diceyan theory of ministerial accountability and Cabinet solidarity as with personal obligations of honesty and good faith. Thus, although Mr Morrison may have been responsible to Cabinet for the failings of DSS – in particular for DSS’ failings in not preventing the shortcomings of the NPP and checklist – it by no means necessarily follows that Mr Morrison was personally at fault for not detecting the failings of DSS or that he set out to act dishonestly or in bad faith. The question of any personal shortcoming requires consideration of the system and circumstances of ERC’s operation at the time of its adoption of the NPP.

The passages clearing Morrison of fault are extraordinary

NACC says Morrison is technically "responsible" as cabinet Minister, but not "personally at fault"

If responsibility exists without consequence...then what does "ministerial accountability" even mean anymore?

Albo's dog getting ready for the big game or some shit

He's just sent us to war, people can't afford normal things, and billionaires are encouraging the racists to go fkn nuts while we get robbed. How is this different to "Scomo's" curry, Bunnings and Sharkies posting? These pricks are popped out of the same mold in the same factory.

The NACC's view here is even funnier when you consider it's about a bloke who secretly appointed himself to multiple roles and thought no-one would find out.

Also, as @badalex.bsky.social pointed out why was only one Raider dealing with this trade?

This is wonderful to see. Huge congratulations to all involved at Brisbane Roar.

It was interesting that it was his physical that caused concerns. But was it his pro or anti Olivia Newton-John stance that was the problem? Either way, we, as a nation, have been insulted.

Tillies fans who are going to be in Melbourne this Friday the W Club will be the best place to watch the quarter final! 💚💛

White House Assures Public It Will Develop Objectives for Iran War Once It Is Over — The Shovel The White House has reassured citizens that while the war with Iran may appear to lack objectives or a clear purpose, officials are confident that a coherent strategy will be formulated shortly after ...

“The problem with setting objectives before a war begins is that it requires thinking, which can be a real bore. We’ve found it’s best to keep things flexible and just make it up as we go. It keeps the narrative fresh,” a White House spokesperson said.

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It's especially delightful that he couldn't be in court to receive news of yet another legal defeat because he was in custody in connection with an assault for which he has just been charged.

Joey Barton arrested on suspicion of attacking man near Liverpool golf club Former footballer detained after incident outside Huyton and Prescot golf club on Sunday evening

Anti-trans mouthpiece and convicted violent offender, Joey Barton, has been arrested again. This time, he allegedly beat a man so badly the victim had to be rushed to hospital

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

Littleproud resigns after realising he would have to have meetings with Angus Taylor

"I'm buggered. Can't we just tell him I'm sick or dead or something?" he said to staffers. chaser.com.au/national/lit...