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The game goes on: football in a time of war https://johnmenadue.com/post/2026/04/the-game-goes-on-football-in-a-time-of-war #Auspol

The game goes on: football in a time of war

As conflict escalates, FIFA insists the 2026 World Cup will proceed unchanged. The decision reflects a broader pattern – institutions continuing regardless of reality, even in the presence of war.

Pearls and Irritations

Independent Media Australia.5h ago

David v Goliath. Court gets real evidence from miner v BHP by accident https://michaelwest.com.au/david-v-goliath-court-gets-real-evidence-from-miner-v-bhp-by-accident/ #Auspol

David v Goliath. Court gets real evidence from miner v BHP by accident - Michael West

BHP kept evidence out of court for years in defending its case against an injured coal miner. But the Court has accidentally proved his claim.

Michael West

Independent Media Australia.6h ago

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.7h 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.12h 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.14h 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.15h 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.20h 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