Monday, June 26, 2023 Tweets Archive Recent news

ABC News • Meghna Bali, Ali Russell, Paul Farrell, Nick Wiggins • June 26, 2023 • abc.net.au
'Oh, we're cooked': Australia's biggest tax scam is unravelling. Police are listening to every word
As the walls close in on the conspirators behind the massive Plutus tax scam, they have no idea police are listening in on every conversation.
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The Sydney Morning Herald • Dennis Glover • June 26, 2023 • smh.com.au
Simon Crean stuck to his guns on the Iraq War, and was proven right
During his brief time as opposition leader, Simon Crean put some steel back into the Labor Party’s spine.
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The Guardian • Ben Smee • June 26, 2023 • theguardian.com
Five hundred days in solitary: Queensland teenager’s case ‘a major failure of our system’
Exclusive: Staff shortages at Cleveland youth detention centre led to teenager being confined to his cell for more than 20 hours a day
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The Age • Henrietta Cook • June 26, 2023 • theage.com.au
‘A death sentence’: More than 600 people die after catching COVID in hospital
Data obtained under freedom of information laws reveals 5614 people may have caught COVID while in the state’s public hospitals between 2020 and April 2023.
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ABC News • Elizabeth Byrne • June 26, 2023 • abc.net.au
High Court throws out Russia's bid to stop Australian government taking control of embassy site
The High Court dismisses a bid by Russia to prevent the Commonwealth from taking control of a site it leased for a new embassy.
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The Strategist • Peter Tesch • June 26, 2023 • aspistrategist.org.au
Prigozhin’s putsch: Putin won’t forget, or forgive
Almost 82 years to the day since Hitler’s invasion of the Soviet Union began what Russia calls the ‘Great Patriotic War’, a more modest invasion, orchestrated by one of Vladimir Putin’s close associates, claimed ‘patriotism’ ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald • Mike Foley • June 26, 2023 • smh.com.au
‘Extraordinary’ sea temperatures spark summer drought, fire warnings
The drivers for a hot, dry summer are in place, as climate scientists warn a strong El Nino weather pattern is likely.
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Laura Chung@Laura_R_Chung
Experts warn climate drivers are hitting extreme levels, setting the scene for an El Nino weather cycle that typically brings heatwaves and bushfires to Australia’s east coast smh.com.au/politics/feder…
June 26, 2023
The Guardian • Christopher Knaus • June 26, 2023 • theguardian.com
Rex Patrick to challenge denial of FoI requests based on ministerial portfolio changes
Court to consider rule that keeps large swathes of government documents secret by denying freedom of information requests
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Inside Story • Administrator • June 22, 2023 • insidestory.org.au
Choice versus voice • Mark Considine
Why money won’t fix Australia’s broken social services model
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ABC Radio • June 26, 2023 • abc.net.au
How Putin survived the Wagner mutiny
Over the weekend, the Russian president came closer than he's ever been to losing his grip on power, as the Wagner mercenary group led by Yevgeny Prigozhin attempted to overthrow his regime, before backing down. It's been a confusing, chaotic few days. Today, a Russian security expert, Associate Professor Matthew Sussex from the Australian National University, on what it means for Vladimir Putin's future, and his brutal war in Ukraine. Featured: Dr Matthew Sussex, Associate Professor, Fellow, Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, Australian National University, Canberra
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Matthew Sussex@matthew_sussex
About to start a big day of media - pleased to kick things off with my thoughts on Russia, Wagner and the war in Ukraine for the ABC Daiky podcast. With thanks to the excellent @samanthahawley for the chat.
abc.net.au/radio/programs…
June 26, 2023
The Sydney Morning Herald • Annika Smethurst • June 25, 2023 • smh.com.au
Earless dragon rediscovery like finding the Tasmanian tiger
A lizard described as the most endangered reptile in the world has been sighted in Victoria for the first time in 50 years by two early career ecologists.
The Age • Nicole Precel, Robyn Grace • June 26, 2023 • theage.com.au
Childcare subsidy boost already being eaten up as centres lift fees
Families expecting some relief from the loosening of eligibility requirements are instead being slugged with fee increases as centres struggle with rising costs.
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Crikey • Bernard Keane • June 26, 2023 • crikey.com.au
Vale Simon Crean — a study in what happens to those who tell the truth
When Simon Crean opposed Australia's involvement in the Iraq invasion, he was vilified by the Howard government and News Corp. After the utter disaster of that war, his stand should never be forgotten.
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Australian Financial Review • Tom Rabe • June 26, 2023 • afr.com
Australia’s top 1 per cent are still spending despite inflation crunch
As millions of Australians cut spending amid surging inflation and interest rate hikes, tourism agents and operators say sales for the country’s most exclusive offerings remain strong.
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Michael Janda@mikejanda
I think this AFR article (perhaps unintentionally) hits the nail on the head about why many Australians are increasingly frustrated with the nation's economic management as they struggle to pay rapidly rising bills, rents & mortgage costs: afr.com/companies/reta… #auspol #ausecon
June 26, 2023
ABC News • Casey Briggs • June 25, 2023 • abc.net.au
The Voice No campaign has spied a path to victory, and it hangs on Australia's smallest states
Both sides of the Voice to Parliament referendum campaign are starting to spend big on social media advertising, and where they’re directing their dollars gives us some clues about their strategies, writes Casey Briggs.
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The Sydney Morning Herald • Carrie Fellner • June 26, 2023 • smh.com.au
Defence was warned about forever chemicals. They kept it quiet for three decades
Documents show Defence took steps to protect its workers from toxic chemicals while tens of thousands of Australians were exposed.
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The Guardian • Paul Karp • June 25, 2023 • theguardian.com
Tributes flow after former Labor leader Simon Crean dies age 74
Crean, former opposition leader and ACTU president, died suddenly while overseas on Sunday
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ABC News • June 25, 2023 • abc.net.au
'Labor icon': Former party leader Simon Crean dies aged 74
Former colleagues pay tribute to Simon Crean, who died suddenly while travelling in Germany.
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Inside Story • Administrator • June 22, 2023 • insidestory.org.au
The country we are still to be • Stan Grant
Stan Grant’s The Queen is Dead reviewed
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The Guardian • Jo Khan • June 26, 2023 • theguardian.com
Australian basketballer Patty Mills honours Indigenous cultures with Brooklyn mural
NBA star’s foundation and Brooklyn Nets commissioned five-story artwork by Mexican artist Victor ‘Marka27’ Quiñonez

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