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Police rush Bondi Beach, apprehend ‘F … Israel’ tee-shirt man … again https://michaelwest.com.au/police-rush-bondi-beach-apprehend-f-israel-tee-shirt-man-again/ #Auspol

Police rush Bondi Beach, apprehend 'F ... Israel' tee-shirt man ... again - Michael West

As many as 18 police have descended on Bondi Beach to arrest businessman Andrew Brown for wearing a 'F... Israel' t-shirt

Michael West

Independent Media Australia.1h ago

Mike Pezzullo, Mr Briggs, and their conflict of interests https://michaelwest.com.au/mike-pezzullo-mr-briggs-and-their-conflict-of-interests/ #Auspol

Mike Pezzullo, Mr Briggs, and their conflict of interests - Michael West

Mike Pezzullo's desire for influence may have led to him not declare conflict of interest between himself and Libs 'power broker' Scott Briggs

Michael West

Independent Media Australia.7h ago

Helen Yaffe: Cubans are responding collectively to the crisis https://www.greenleft.org.au/2026/1450/world/helen-yaffe-cubans-are-responding-collectively-crisis #Auspol

Helen Yaffe: Cubans are responding collectively to the crisis

Political economist and author Helen Yaffe spoke to Green Left’s Alex Bainbridge about how the Cuban people are responding to the United States government ramping up its imperialist aggression.

Green Left

Independent Media Australia.9h ago

This is not journalism. The Bowen beat-up and the Iran war https://michaelwest.com.au/this-is-not-journalism-the-bowen-beat-up-and-the-iran-war/ #Auspol

This is not journalism. The Bowen beat-up and the Iran war - Michael West

The Murdoch press ran cover for an illegal war by blaming the wrong man entirely, instead of informing the public of facts.

Michael West

Independent Media Australia.9h ago

National Press Club under fire for ‘disgraceful’ invitation to Israeli envoy https://johnmenadue.com/post/2026/04/national-press-club-under-fire-for-disgraceful-invitation-to-israeli-envoy #Auspol

National Press Club under fire for ‘disgraceful’ invitation to Israeli envoy

The National Press Club is under fire for hosting Israel’s ambassador after cancelling other speakers and remaining largely silent on the killing of journalists in Gaza.

Pearls and Irritations

Independent Media Australia.14h ago

Takaichi revisits Japan’s prostitution debate https://johnmenadue.com/post/2026/04/464041-2 #Auspol

Takaichi revisits Japan’s prostitution debate

Japan’s prostitution laws are under review, exposing a system that penalises women while leaving demand largely untouched. The direction of reform will shape whether policy shifts toward rights or reinforces moral control.

Pearls and Irritations

Independent Media Australia.1d ago

Penny Wong attacked by Iran on social media for war lies https://kangaroocourtofaustralia.com/2026/04/05/penny-wong-attacked-by-iran-on-social-media-for-war-lies/ #Auspol

Penny Wong attacked by Iran on social media for war lies

Australia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong has been attacked by Iran on social media website “X” (formerly Twitter) accusing Wong of lying about the Iran War. Iran would have likely had their […]

Kangaroo Court of Australia

Independent Media Australia.1d ago

Albanese’s big moment a clanger – Message from the Editor https://johnmenadue.com/post/2026/04/albaneses-big-moment-a-clanger-message-from-the-editor #Auspol

Albanese's big moment a clanger – Message from the Editor

Everybody’s doing it: Albanese, Starmer, and Trump. National addresses on serious matters in troubled times.

Pearls and Irritations

Independent Media Australia.1d ago

Big Carbon’s alternative reality of climate misinformation https://michaelwest.com.au/big-carbons-alternative-reality-of-climate-misinformation/ #Auspol

Big Carbon's alternative reality of climate misinformation - Michael West

The Integrity Gap report described pervasive climate misinformation that warps and dulls our perceptions of what is an existential threat.

Michael West

Independent Media Australia.1d ago

Why China is always misunderstood and misrepresented https://johnmenadue.com/post/2026/04/why-china-is-always-misunderstood-and-misrepresented #Auspol

Why China is always misunderstood and misrepresented

By insisting on the superiority of its own standards of judgment and experience, western dominance distorts the realities of other societies.

Pearls and Irritations