26 Sep 2023
who drove conservatives to distraction
22 Sep 2023
pointing out: 'A woman with not one, not two, but three Airbnb properties was given space
to complain that she was just a single mum trying to make ends meet.
Andrews thus gets attacked for not doing anything to help renters ...'
16 Jul 2023
Pokies Reforms in Victoria
- Load-up limits: capped at $100, down from the current limit of $1,000. Changes expected late this year.
- By mid-2024, mandatory closing hours will be between 4am and 10am
29 May 2023
Last night's earthquake:
Region: Sunbury, VIC
Mag: 3.8 with Dep: 3km
Did feel it from 41 km SSE
3 May 2023
20 Mar 2023
Gu: Victoria to ban Nazi salute after ‘disgusting’ scenes at anti-trans protest
14 - 18 Jan 2023
Christopher Knaus viaGu: A school principal gave up everything to blow the whistle on a paedophile priest. George Pell hung up on him
Louise Milligan viaTSP: Cardinal George Pell died this week in Rome having been acquitted by the
High Court on child sexual abuse charges but without ever facing court
over multiple other allegations.
By Louise Milligan.
MWM / Long long covid
6 Jan 2023
Chief Health Officer Update - 6 January 2023
Gu & TSP
271 deaths from Covid in the first week of new year
Professor Jane Halton AO has handed to Government her independent review of Australia’s COVID-19 vaccine and treatment procurements, making eight recommendations (27 Sep 2022).
1 Dec 2023
New Year 2023 Fireworks - Melbourne via Ch9
8-12 Dec 2022
Chris McGreal viaGu: Dominion v Fox News
The media mogul and Fox Corp are being sued for allegedly broadcasting ‘lies’ about the voting machine company
Richard Ackland viaGu: What sort of country are we?
That’s the question implicit in Lachlan Murdoch v Crikey
26 Aug 2022 Today Crikey have launched a crowdfunding campaign via GoFundMe.
4 Apr 2022 Gu: Biden speaking out & loud - Murdoch 'most dangerous man in the world'
Moderna mRNA Vaccine Plant at Monash Uni's Clayton campus begins and
is expected to be completed in 2024. When finished it will be 1.5 big as MCG. Read more
Good news is that about 2% of eligible Victorian adults are unvaccinated. If in doubt, go and see yr GP
6 Dec 2022
Fracking -free state
Emission-free machines
5 Dec 2022
Gu: The Victorian Labor government is putting its election promise to revive the State Electricity Commission at the heart of its third term
Dan Andrews Ministry
Twitter Dan Andrews
4 Dec 2022
Margaret Simons viaGu on Victoria state election 2022
Victoria’s election result dispelled the myth of Daniel Andrews’ supposed unpopularity
3 December 2022
Socceroos vs Argentina
Watch the match at Fed Square and more other Live Sites
26-27 Nov 2022
Victorian Election 2022
22 Nov 2022
ICACs and a debate on a legislation for a federal ICAC
20 Nov 2022
to 'Freedom Party' candidate in SE Metro, who called for the Premier to be hanged.
to 'Angry Victorian' Catherine Cumming in Western Metro, who called for violence against the P.
to the Lib's candidate in Narre Warren Nth, who is with views against Indigenous people.
A reminder of Matthew Guy's campaign against Afrecan kids in 2018
18-19 Nov 2022
1/ Policy Comparison
2/ The SEC by the Liberals?
Fairfield Infectious Diseases Centre got jeffed.
Josh Taylor & agencies via Gu:
Re: Twitter goes offline?
It will probably run Ok until something breaks,
but there are almost no staff left to fix it if and when it does
I hope we'll be able to see Dan's winning the Victorian Election on Saturday November 26.
If you want to move to an alternative platform, here is the link to a simple one
https://mastodon.au/home
8 - 10 Nov 2022
Andrew Dodd viaGu: As the Herald Sun sticks to News Corp’s election playbook,
Denis Muller via The Conversation:
Kevin Rudd: Kevin Rudd complaint questions
Crikey: Anatomy of a conspiracy theory:
stairgate and the Republicanisation of Australian conservatism
2 Nov 2022
danandrews.com.au: Doing What Matters
Cheaper Fares, More Trains, Extra Services For The Regions
21 Oct 2022
Dan's $1B energy plan of a publicly owned power company
29 Sep 2022
Stop what I have been interested in doing and have a quick look at #auspol
Gu: Optus data breach: everything we know so far about what happened
VicRoads on Optus hack: Free replacement of drivers licence for those affected.
30 Aug 2022
Thread from PRGuy Re: Victorian Media
Excellent ViewPoints, please follow up and take actions.
Bring in laws that enforce 100% truth only--in both media ~and~ advertising and result in very severe individual ~and~ corporate penalties
introducing licenses for journalists....this would surely affect how they operate? .. A 3 strikes you're out rule?
The publications that are deliberately misleading the public should have their licences to trade revoked
They’re employed as REPORTERS - ie tell us the facts, not what is their opinions or they’d imagined happened. If reporting falsely they should face backlash. Seems the Fourth Estate is now more likely to be tweeps on Social Media than those employed to report the news.
In all professions there are Ethic Codes, Standards, Codes of Conduct and more. Why are these people not taken to task, not punished in any shape or form for misleading, malicious machinations and irresponsible reporting. Apart from shaming them on Twitter, how to stop this?
Not many read newspapers (except TSP) or watch free to air TV.
29 Aug 2022
Federal Court, Vic's Order
To pay the cost of the respondents
Can understand why Liberal Party troll and propagandist Avi has been denied entry to NZ
26 Aug 2022
Kcrt: Lachlan Murdoch, who is the world’s best-known online stalker of women and children, sues news publisher Crikey for defamation
Today Crikey have launched a crowdfunding campaign via GoFundMe.
Here’s the link,
and please retweet.
Bernard Keane: Labor’s deafening silence on Murdoch meeting (with PM + DPM + FA min)
If it's true that the three most powerful people in the government met with Lachlan Murdoch on Wednesday, what does that say about lobbying and influence in Australia?
Lachlan Murdoch v Crikey
9 & 11 Aug 2022
Public Health: A private hospital in Melb's east to be turned into a public surgery centre.
2 August 2022
Sean Kelly viaThe Monthly: Setting a good example
28 July 2022
Benita Kolovos: ‘Time to end this debate’: ombudsman finds no evidence Daniel Andrews facilitated Victorian Labor’s ‘red shirts’ scheme
Deborah Glass says she’s ‘not prepared to spend further public resources on these matters’
20 July 2022
4 July 2022
Roy Morgan: The ALP in Victoria holds a large election-winning lead only months before the State Election: ALP 59.5% cf. L-NP 40.5%
12 June 2022
Shane Dowling: Liberal Party troll and propagandist Avi Yemini sues Labor Party troll @PRGuy17 for defamation
9 June 2022
UA Craig Kelly has received fines of $14,250 for election posters by Parramatta Council.
24-26 Feb 2022
Staying COVIDSafe for Victorians There are things we can all do to make ourselves and others safer. Remember these COVIDSafe principles:
- Face masks are no longer required in most indoor settings but they are still recommended. Carry a mask when leaving home.
- We strongly recommend that you wear a face mask if you:
- have any COVID-19 symptoms
- are with people who may be vulnerable to COVID-19
- are outdoors and cannot physically distance.
Latest update on Russia's attack on Ukraine via The Guardian Australia
Victoria's show of support for Victorian Ukrainian and Russian communities
Covid deaths since December: 3000 in Australia.
Also, news of billionaire Clive Palmer with Covid symptoms has been taken to hospital for 'tests'.
21 Feb 2022
Find information on public transport, quarantine and interstate travel
Find information about enforcement of COVID-19 Pandemic Orders in Victoria, fines for non-compliance and how to report a breach
10 Feb 2022
Triple-jab rule
10 Jan 2022
Vic Health Dpt's message to me while I was away over Xmas and New Year:
I am due for my third dose (booster) of COVID-19 vaccine
19 Nov 2021
Lawyers Fighting For Fair on The Victorian Govt's pandemic Bill
(R) How chaos can be fixed
4 Nov 2021
Good news: one of them will be off the radio, not in the press and/or on television.
2 Nov 2021
Glad that I had a good 'free from CoVid lockdowns' walk. Largely thank to the forecast work from the Bureau of Meteorology'. Heavy rain was on and off all day since my return.
31 Oct 2021
Dim Tim has resigned from shadow cabinet.
His BAC at 0.131 (nearly three time over the legal limit) last night. He was fined and driver license suspended for 12 months.
Have been too busy to follow up the state's pandemic legislation.
Understandable why there has been some changes.
Of course, we don't want the 6 January riot in America takes place here.
Can recall what happened:
Violent CovidRiots led to seriously injured police officers
Calls for the back-up
Fake tradies ..
22 Sep 2021
TSP: Rupert bare
19 Sep 2021
Victoria Road Map: State's path out of lockdown
18 Sep 2021
YouTube IN FULL: Victoria Police respond to today's anti-lockdown protests
Violent anti-clockdown protest
9 Sep 2021
Email released via FoI re: Pfizer asked to meet with Greg Hunt
Pfizer asked to meet with Greg Hunt about ‘millions of doses’ of vaccine but...
4-7 Sep 2021
Gu: Australia
Covid live news update: NSW reports 1,220 cases and eight deaths;
'There is something like 340,000 doses that have not come to Victoria that ought to have.
It would mean we were closer to 70% or 80% or closer to ending these
lockdowns. So you can see a sense of frustration and in others a sense
of anger.
We are talking about otherwise secret arrangements that are just not right. They need to stop and there needs to be additional supplies provided to Victoria and other states who have missed out.
That’s as constructive and as clear as I can be. Getting angry about it won’t fix it. Only the commonwealth government can fix it and I would anticipate minister [Greg] Hunt who has quite a lot to say, quite often – quite often had a lot to say last year for instance – I would hope that he would sit and answer all your questions about how this has unfolded and how he is going to remedy it'.
Updated
Gu: Medicare app flaw means vaccine certificates can be faked in less than 10 minutes
A Sydney software engineer says he was easily able to create fake certificates
that were indistinguishable from the real thing
TSP: Exclusive: Covid-19 hospitalisations three times higher than reported
1-2 Sep 2021
176 cases detected overnight, incl 93 mystery cases.
61 in hospital: in ICU and 13 on ventilation.
Gu: New Victoria Covid restrictions: latest update to Melbourne lockdown curfew and
Gu: Victoria Covid update: restrictions to ease in September as premier says cases won’t go down
31 Aug 2021
Gu: Two anti-lockdown leaders arrested as protests held across Australia and New Zealand
2 CoVid deaths this year: 1 woman in her 40s from Darebin & 1 in here 60s from Hume.
52 in hospital and 16 in ICU.
CoVid Payments: 440k Victorians/980million
20-26 Aug 2021
Lib Party CoVid strategy..
According to PM Scott Morrison and NSW Premier, when Australia’s vaccination rate reaches 70-80%, the country can “open up” regardless of case numbers.
Gu: Covid Australia live news update - NSW records 644 cases, four deaths; greater
Sydney lockdown extended to end of September, curfew in hotspots; 55
local cases in Victoria
17 Aug 2021
13 Aug 2021
Million Reasons To Get Vaccinated by Vic Premier
Gu: Victoria, Tasmania and NT working on vaccine passports, Daniel Andrews reveals
7 Aug 2021
Denis Muller via Gu: Where was the broadcasting regulator when Sky News Australia was airing misinformation about Covid-19?
5 Aug 2021:
CoVid update: 8 new cases including two mystery cases.
Vic will go into seven day lockdown from 8.00pm tonight.
A college in Melbourne closes after a teacher tests positive for CoVid 19.
It's worsen in NSW with 262 new local infections and 5 deaths.
Qld: 16 new infections linked to Indooroopilly outbreak.
There are more than 100,000 deaths in Indonesia.
30 July 2021
26 July 2021
Crikey: The misinformation pandemic is killing people. Time for News Corp to stand down — and stand up
16 July 2021
13 May 2021 Checking in with QR Codes
Checking in at venues and facilities helps with contact tracing and keeps Victoria safe and open.
15 July 2021
The Guardian/Australia Covid live update
Victoria reports two new cases linked to MCG members reserve.
11` July 2021
Jon Faine: Mission misfire - Why the uniform approach to the pandemic is wrong
9 July 2021
A lecture on journalism to be presented by MrKRudd on Thursday 15 July at 6.30pm at Melb Uni.
Well done Kevin: Senior business figures turned to former PM Kevin Rudd to intervene in bringing forward Australia's Pfizer vaccine supply
Found: In the wake of COVID outbreak and lockdown extended in NSW, Eelsworth has been deleting her tweets against Victoria lockdown
2 July 2021
30 June 2021
According to Annastacia Palaszczuk, there was no Nat Cabinet decision about providing AZ to <40.
Latest figures from the UK show just how effective the protection of the (mainly A-Z) vaccication is
29 June 2021
Denis Muller via The Conversation: Contrasting NSW and Victoria lockdown coverage reveals much about the politics of COVID – and the media
28 June 2021
As agreed at Nat Cabinet meeting,
Mandatory vax for aged care workers to be started from Sep.
AZ is available to All, regardless of age. Check with GPs
The worst news: the West Hoxton party. 30 people attended. 24 are tested positive.
6 fully-vaccinated health workers, who attended, are tested Covid free. Vaccinations work
Parts of WA: 4-day lockdown, Parts of Qld: 3-day lockdown, Parts of NT: 5-day lockdown, Parts of NSW: 14-day lockdown. Victoria with restrictions.
Dan is back after a near death accident.
Good news: Melbourne records zero local cases
Bad news: Covid outbreaks spread around the nation.
Victorian border decisions to be announced this arvo.
27 June 2021
20 June 2021
CHO,Victoria Tweet
Victoria leading the way again. We are closer to Manufacturing Vaccine
12 June 2021
- The broken vertebra has almost fully healed.
- The six broken ribs will take a while
- Thanks to James Merlino for stepping in to lead.
- Will return to work on Monday 28 June.
8 June 2021
The Conversation: Liberals’ Dan Andrews questions are a perfect case study in how to manufacture fake news
Gu:Dan Andrews’ injury: inside the conspiracy theory around the premier’s fall
Michael Bradley via Crikey: Victorian Libs’ defamatory claims against Dan Andrews may be electoral suicide
(R) Kevin Rudd on Murdoch media
6 June 2021
5 June 2021
Tweet from Catherine Andrews: On the tools again.
2 June 2021
With the new airborne finding, lockdown has been extended until 10 June.
28 May 2021
To stay apart to stay safe
COVIDsafe settings: From 11:59pm 27 May restrictions across Victoria
Financial support for those in need
List of locations where there is a risk you may have been exposed to coronavirus (COVID-19). Thanks to The Guardian for the link.
- The case, who returned from SA hq before the May 27 lockdown, visited Glenrowan, Wallan, Euroa, Melbourne, and Docklands, including Coles Spencer Street from Monday May 24-30.
Amanda Meade via Gu: Credlin comes out swinging as Victoria plunged into lockdown again
26 May 2021
Get vaccinated: Info about the vaccination centres on Victoria Health Website
How to check-in
- Open your camera app, then hold your phone over the QR code.
- Tap the link that pops up.
- Enter your details and tap “Check- in to this location”
Download the Service ctoria app below:
22 May 2021
Vaccination centres wait times
This provides an indication of wait times for walk ins during opening hours at each centre. These times do not apply if you have an appointment. This is updated regularly.
- Ascot Vale, Melbourne Showgrounds: wait time - No Delay
- Ballarat, Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre: wait time - 15 minutes
- Bendigo, Bendigo Health: wait time - 15 minutes
- Box Hill, Eastern Health - Box Hill: wait time - 15 minutes
- Capel Sound, Peninsula Health - Rosebud: wait time - Closed today
- Carlton, Royal Exhibition Building: wait time - 15 minutes
- Cranbourne, Cranbourne Turf Club: wait time - 15 minutes
- Deer Park, IPC Health - Deer Park: wait time - Closed today
- Epping, Northern Hospital: wait time - 15 minutes
- Frankston, Peninsula Health - Frankston: wait time - 15 minutes
- Heidelberg Heights, Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital: wait time - No Delay
- Melbourne CBD, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre: wait time - 15 minutes
- Ringwood, Ringwood East Community Clinic (Braeside Avenue): wait time - Closed today
- Shepparton, Shepparton Showgrounds: wait time - Closed today
- Springvale, Sandown Racecourse: wait time - 15 minutes
- St Albans, Sunshine Hospital: wait time - 15 minutes
- Traralgon East, Traralgon Racecourse: wait time - Closed today
- West Melbourne, Cohealth - West Melbourne: wait time - 15 minutes
- Wodonga, Wodonga Community Clinic: wait time - Closed today
You can book an appointment at the vaccination centres by calling 1800 675 398.
19 May 2021
Vic going solo with the building of a new Infectious Disease.
13 May 2021
Checking in at venues and facilities helps with contact tracing and keeps Victoria safe and open.
2 May 2021
Covid-19: From 17 May 2021, people 50 years and over can receive the AstraZeneca vaccine at a general practice.
21 April 2021
Victoria will provide $50 million to establish mRNA vaccine and therapeutic manufacturing in Melbourne.
13 Mar 2021
Premier was moved out of ICU and there's no plan for surgery.
9 Mar 2021
Premier had a fall on slippery stairs and was admitted to hospital.
16 Feb 2021
16 Feb 2021
A reply tweet to Scott Morrison
7 Feb 2021
Re: a hotel quarantine worker at Holiday Inn at Melb Airport tested positive to COVID-19
5 Feb 2020
ABCnews: Most people in Australia will get AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly says
26 Jan 2021
21 Dec 2020
NSW: 87 cases reported via auspol at 8.00pm
Due to an escalating outbreak on Sydney's northern beaches with 68 cases in total, Premier Dan has closed the border to visitors from Sydney.
He advised Victorians in NSW to return home before midnight on Monday,
in which case they could serve 14 days' quarantine at home. After
midnight, anyone who has visited greater Sydney or the Central Coast
since December 11 must book into hotel quarantine.
17 Dec 2020
NSW Health advise that 17 cases of COVID-19 have been identified in the Northern Beaches area, where residents are asked to remain at home for the next three days.
Victoria's COVIDSafe Summer.
#BREAKING: The @VicGovDHHS says anyone who has been in Sydney's Northern Beaches since December 11 should stay at home and get tested tomorrow.
Further guidance will be issued as information becomes available.
16 Dec 2020
7 Dec 2020
Covid-19 Safe staff at work on the arrival of Sky Buses
6 December 2020
Media Release: Statement from The Premier
DHHS.vic Coronavirus (COVID-19); Victoria's restriction ..
Re: Two German Tourists allowed to board a flight to Melbourne without undergoing hotel quarantine in Sydney. A reminder of the Ruby Princess and the NZ arrivals in mid Oct.
25 Nov 2020
Jon Faine @TheAge/Opinion: Daniel Andrews and Scott Morrison: A study in contrasts
27 Nov 2020 Byline Times: How ‘Dictator Dan’ Defied a Dangerous Murdoch Media
25 Nov 2020
9 Nov 2020 4C: Inside the Canberra bubble: Liberal ministers's relationships with staffers ..
Tweet. Canberra scandal by Michael Pascoe
24 Nov 2020
730 interview: DanForPM camp heartbroken. In fact, we need a Dan everywhere.
22 Nov 2020
What a remarkable achievement! 4293 active cases three months ago and just one today. We did it. Thank you all Victorians. It's been a hard winter. It's time to enjoy the sun with a 'COVIDSafe Summer'.
16 Nov 2020
16 days of zero case. Restrictions eased. No permit is needed to travel around Victoria and the state is open for business. The Victorian Government has helped secure World-Leading Vaccine Facility to be constructed in Melbourne and has announced the biggest public housing program in Australia's History.
A Triumph of Leadership by John Kelly @The AIM Network
26 Oct 2020 and update
Statement from the Premier, HHS Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The 25 km travel limit remains until Monday, 9 November.
TheAge/Ipsos poll: 52% Victorians support Andrew tackling the pandemic and just 15% approval of Lib leader Michael O'Brien's.
Compare the pair:
Vic premier is a world-classed leader, the other is #ScottyFromBurning.
Crikey: There have been 225,000 deaths in America.
23 Oct 2020
DHHS.vic Coronavirus (COVID-19); Victoria's restriction levels
Margaret Simons@TheGuardian/Victoria
All the documents can be seen on the inquiry website here.
Murdoch MSM+ Peter Costello Nine/3AW and incompetent and/or biased journos spread misinfo.
21 Oct 2020
An excellent piece of writing by former prime minister KRudd:
More than 370,304 have supported a royal commission into NewsCorp
19 Oct 2020
Dan's daily press
Dan Andrews to Josh Frydenberg: 'He is not a leader, he is just a liberal..'
Dan Andrews on the feds. Tweet with Katherine Murphy
Spot on: an undated letter from 'the Announcements Artist'
18 Oct 2020
What a day for Premier + Chief Health Officer + Health Minister! A two hour press conference #iStandWithDan
Full time Premier v Part time PM
DHHS.vic Coronavirus (COVID-19); Victoria's restriction levels
ScottyFromMarketing, AlanTudge Immigration minister, and other state + fed libs play dirt politics on Dan. Foreigners entering Australia are Border Force's responsibility. 55 not 17 NZers arrived. Click here to read Tweet on the federal government, that is incompetent and negligent.
15 Oct 2020
- distraction explained
- Attention seeking by chasing the most popular premier shows.
Excellent writing from Michael Pascoe about the real political scandal. Read here and tweet.
14 Oct 2020
In the wake of the opposition gone wild against lockdowns, there are about 220,000 dead in the US. Check this out, source from The Lincoln Project
Pic from internet
This comes up again because of Costello's The Age out early morning
5 Oct 2020 Murdoch + Stokes + Costello journalists's agenda 'go and get him' caught on mic
4 Oct 2020 Aged care and Covid-19, a special report from RC into aged care Quality & Safety
The Morrison Govt had no plan for COVI-19 in aged care and 665 aged care residents died
13 Oct 2020
12 Oct 2020
abc730
Murdoch's SkyNews's Peta
image out on Twitter a few years ago
10 Oct 2020
Budget event: 1 Aug 2020 If you have been paying attention, I'm rather sure that you won't be surprised when and why Rupert Murdoch and Kerry Stokes's dogs are out in force. A good sum up from Kangaroo Court. Click here to read
4 Oct 2020 Aged care and Covid-19, a special report from RC into aged care Quality & Safety
The Morrison Govt had no plan for COVI-19 in aged care and 665 aged care residents died
9 Oct 2020
Peta and the public health hazard
Incorrectly wearing a mask and asked about hotel quarantine.
Source from The Lincoln Project: 200,000 dead in America.
# Ruby Princess #Aged Care #RoboDebt #Criminal Detention #SportsRorts ...
The announcements artist #ScottyFromMarketing is the guy you should be after. Dan, who has been out front up media everyday, 100 days since Covid-19 pandemic, is the right one for the top job in Victoria. It's no doubt that Victorians are in good care.
5 Oct 2020
Murdoch + Stokes + Costello journalists's agenda 'go and get him' caught on mic
4 Oct 2020
Aged care and Covid-19, a special report from RC into aged care Quality & Safety
- The Morrison Govt had no plan for COVI-19 in aged care
- 665 aged care residents died
Budget event:
1 Aug 2020 If you have been paying attention, I'm rather sure that you won't be surprised when and why Rupert Murdoch and Kerry Stokes's dogs are out in force. A good sum up from Kangaroo Court. Click here to read
The Age: money talks louder..
Nine’s takeover is the logical outcome of bad media policy, and we’ll all live with the consequences
The combined Nine–Fairfax business will be run by Nine CEO Hugh Marks (right) and
current Nine chair Peter Costello (left), shown here after the company’s 2016 AGM.
Compare the two premiers: Same here in Victoria. A decision focussed on people. How good is it when state owns the service and benefits go directly to the people ?
3 Oct 2020
+1
Victorians can do it flattening the HS readership curve.
I haven't followed ABCnews for a while and believe that I haven't missed anything.
Compare the two: Dan's Daily Press and NPC with Scott protected in qt says it all about the current state of journalism in Australia. Really sad and really disappointed #AuspolSoCorrupt.
6 Aug 2020 (Note on federal Politics Post)
Reported: $10 million from Covid recovery fund to Fox for women sport coverage.
Pats Karvelas @ABC and Rachel Baxendale (of the Australian) sister of TimS's girlfriend spot on, go after my premier, Dan Andrew, who has been doing reasonably well for the state and the people of Victoria, IMO as an observer on #auspol. A reminder of a recent mistake made by Alex White from News Corp's the Herald Sun (Vic post, 10 July). It's getting worse: an example of the recent Eden-Morano byelection campaign by the COALition ...
28 June 2020 The news was published on ABCnews very late on the night before the morning raid.
Eden-Morano byelection
+1
1 October 2020
Thank you, Victoria by Richard Denniss@TheGuardian/Opinions
(R) CHO, Brett Sutton at Daily Press yesterday, was not distracted by Murdoch media hack.Brendan Murphy: “If the public health response had been more prompt we might have avoided some of the scale of the outbreaks in Victoria.” Click here to read tweet with Katherine Murphy
29 + 30 Sep 2020
... based on the doco 'The Rise of The Murdoch Dynasty"
Rupert Murdoch's received $882m tax rebate from Australia
Fed govt gave $30m to Foxtel, and
Recent $50m grants for regional media from taxpayers' funds
Fairfax via 60mins + the age
26 July 2018 Inside Story with Margaret Simons: The end of Fairfax as we knew it
Nine’s takeover is the logical outcome of bad media policy, and we’ll all live with the consequences
Stay strong, Dan.
Murdoch + Costello + Stokes hacks: To make up a story
(L) pix from #auspol, (R) one from 'Mad as Hell' esp 12
It's rather different purpose, isn't it? The following video clip:
#libspill
27 Sep 2020
The Blogger: Still have the problem with text entry. It takes a bit more time for editing.
Victoria Coronavirus presser with Premier + CHO + Deputy + new Health minister
- Case rate is now 22.1 a fornight
- 16 new cases and 2 more deaths
- Melbourne curfew to be lifted starting from 5am tomorrow
- Still no shopping more than 5kms from home.
- Primary students are back from 12 October
- Big step in eased restrictions expected on 19 October
- $5000 fine for unlawful outdoor or indoor gatherings
- Re: contact tracing: NSW copying Vic modelling
Dan vs Tim Wilson: human life over human rights
The link between lockdown and less deaths
Catch up with #auspol
David Speers on Dan Andrew
Wood on Australian media reporting
24 Sept 2020
Sorry the blog has not been updated. There may be something broken in the Blogger server, or perhaps there is something wrong with the latest update to the Blogger edit tool. I have been busy too. Bugger! July + August + September news removed.
8 July 2020
Sky + Murdoch + Stokes media - Not my cup of tea
Premier, VicCHO, and Victorian Health Minister front up about half-an-hour media live.
I am affected with the back into Stage Three Restrictions, but have no complaint. We are all in to stay home, stay safe, and save lives. Premier, be strong and keep doing what you have been. Have heard that you cancelled your leave last week. Don't be stressed out by the push from the victorian libs, commercial tv commentors, the IPA and Murdoch's newscorp. I'm not surprised why they have been so quiet with the infected who were let off the cruise ships #RubyPrincess in NSW. They keep pointing the finger at Dan. IMO, they are the major part of the problem; therefore, they are responsible for leading us to this situation.
Statement from the premier
Coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions Victoria
#ScottyFromMarketing #CoVid19Aus #RubyPrincess
There have been talks of removing Peter Dutton from Home Affairs. It's an excellent idea!
Move him into Defence? I don't think so.
5 July 2020
Thread reading with Magaret Simons
4 July 2020
A load of bull shit from SkyNews .. Proud to be a Victorian. We're in safe hands. Dan Andrew did well at the press briefing. Just watched a full clip.
Sky + Murdoch + Stokes media - Not my cup of tea
To name some of Murdoch's Newscorp:
The Australian, The Daily Terror, Herald Sun, The Advertiser, The Courier Mail, Mercu
7 July 2020Premier, VicCHO, and Victorian Health Minister front up about half-an-hour media live.
I am affected with the back into Stage Three Restrictions, but have no complaint. We are all in to stay home, stay safe, and save lives. Premier, be strong and keep doing what you have been. Have heard that you cancelled your leave last week. Don't be stressed out by the push from the victorian libs, commercial tv commentors, the IPA and Murdoch's newscorp. I'm not surprised why they have been so quiet with the infected who were let off the cruise ships #RubyPrincess in NSW. They keep pointing the finger at Dan. IMO, they are the major part of the problem; therefore, they are responsible for leading us to this situation.
Statement from the premier
Coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions Victoria
| Banyule | Hume | Moreland |
| Bayside | Kingston | Mornington Peninsula |
| Boroondara | Knox | Nillumbik |
| Brimbank | Manningham | Port Phillip |
| Cardinia | Maribyrnong | Stonnington |
| Casey | Maroondah | Whitehorse |
| Darebin | Melbourne | Whittlesea |
| Frankston | Melton | Wyndham |
| Glen Eira | Monash | Yarra |
| Greater Dandenong | Moonee Valley | Yarra Ranges |
| Hobsons Bay | Mitchell Shire |
#ScottyFromMarketing #CoVid19Aus #RubyPrincess
There have been talks of removing Peter Dutton from Home Affairs. It's an excellent idea!
Move him into Defence? I don't think so.
(aboveL) Victorian cases linked to the infected from #RubyPrincess
Pressure from viclibTS + their friend IPA to the opening for business.
Thread reading with Magaret Simons
A load of bull shit from SkyNews .. Proud to be a Victorian. We're in safe hands. Dan Andrew did well at the press briefing. Just watched a full clip.
#ScottyFromMarketing #CoVid19Aus #RubyPrincess
1 July 2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions Victoria
Dan Andrews interview on 730. Dan answered with honesty. No spinning.
I think Leigh Sales was impressed.
Statement from the premier
Coronavirus daily update
The other day on #auspol, someone said that Pats was a lib. I do agree.
Me just with good intention: No political link to any local+state+fed pollies.
28 June 2020 Me just with good intention: No political link to any local+state+fed pollies.
15 Nov 2018 (pix from my post) Victoria leading the way
27 June 2020
Victory for Andrews Labor Government as anti-wage theft law is passed
Newscorp and IPA go after Victorian Premier, Dan Andrew
Rupert Murdoch's received $882m tax rebate from Australia
Fed govt gave $30m to Foxtel, and
Recent $50m grants for regional media from taxpayers' funds
Fairfax via 60mins + the age
25 Apr 2019 Taxpayers' bill for the last federal election advertising hits $136 million this year.
Dan Andrews on Twitter
20 June 2020
Murdoch's +IPA are out and about 
#ScottyFromMarketing #CoVid19Aus #RubyPrincess
Statement from Premier of Vic regarding changes to restrictions in Victoria
Josh Taylor @Gu
Victoria police distances itself from controversial facial recognition firm Clearview AI
17 June 2020
Cancer on democracy - twitt with Kevin Rudd
11 June 2020
Based on ABCnews via CHO, a BLM protester was among 8 new coronavirus infections in Victoria
6 May 2020
VIC.GOV.AU: Coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions Victoria
Health and Human Services: Restriction Levels
Thousands protestors took part in an anti-racism BLM rally.
News you can't trust: Sky News
News you can't trust: Sky News
Victoria will have a new Police Chief Commissioner with 40 years of experience in the field, including his services with the Office of Police Intergrity.
Premier also gave an update on coronavirus+restrictions+easing. Many questions related to Nat Cabinet meeting were answered. It was about half an hour press LIVE, and it's worth watching.
ABCnews: Victoria's coronavirus cases rise by 10, including second worker at Melbourne hotel
26 Apr 2020 CoVid Disease (CoVid-19)
Directions issued by The Victorian Chief Health Officer
According to 7, since May 2nd, new cases in Vic: 243, NSW 71
5 new cases at Cedar Meats. Total cases 111.
This cartoon is about two and a half years old
Who and who from Liberals involved and signed?
Murdoch's the Australian has been out throwing mud at the Andrew Government.
In the wake of the Belt and Road Initiative, check out vic.gov.au website.
The Framework Agreement downloadable.
The Framework Agreement downloadable.
The smh also had an article on The BRI. LNP made a deal with China
17 May 2020
Like Fox News and Sky News, The Australian: News you can't trust. Greg Sheridan @theAust will have another go on #Insiders on Sunday. Boycott it, sleeping in this Sunday again.
Statement from Andrews
News you can't trust: Fox News and Sky News
16 May 2020
Click here to read the article
#CoVid19 test sites
Q&A: Was host hamish mentored by 'speers'?
Murdoch media continues bullying the state government and misleading the public. Herald Sun runs an article with a few paragraphs, but with a big headline 'School In Two Weeks'.
And today?
Don't forget: PM will be facing an inquiry into #sportrort, #AngustTaylor, etc. this week
when parliament resumes. There have been decisions made without checks and balance.
According to Tony Burke #insiders, after this week, parliament is not scheduled to return until August. Wonder why The Murdoch Mafia mobilises..
In relation to q&aABC tomorrow night, Dan has my confidence, that he will be able to unblock all the blockage, that's associated with those in opposition, IPA, CBA, etc.
8 May 2020
Q&A with Premiers next week. Have missed out a few recent shows.
The result from Nat Cabinet meeting: It's up to the State Premiers moving at their own pace.
Regarding Victoria, Daniel Andrews will make an announcement about the change to restrictions on Monday.
Health + Well-being + Lives V Economy greed + politics
Health + Well-being + Lives V Economy greed + politics
Click here to read more. Note: I'm unsure if 'lesson of history' is fully true. The pic was out on #auspol few days ago. Fact check is not my business. Just write for a good purpose.
Enough is enough! The federal government over-stepped and they have done this since my observation on #auspol. They have to be stopped.
27 Apr 2020
Update
on CoVid19: About 97% of kids stay home learning remotely (distance learning or online learning). Thanks to
parents, teachers, health workers for their commitment. Our focus is
on the protection of the health system and saving lives.
The
government don't want anybody leaving home except for essential
shopping, work, education, medical, assistance or exercise. While they
are not fining people for sitting on park benches any more, they are
checking whether you have a valid and essential reason for leaving home
Daniel Andrews: Victoria won’t move to relax the restrictions and plans on testing 100,000 people over the next two weeks. One new case was recorded in the last 24 hours. Total number of cases stays at 1,349. There are 23 people in hospital, with 11 patients in ICU. Click here to read thread.
A quick note from The Guardian:
Daniel Andrews says Victoria won’t move to relax the restrictions and plans on testing 100,000
people over the next two weeks.
26 Apr 2020 CoVid Disease (CoVid-19)
Directions issued by The Victorian Chief Health Officer
17 Apr 2020
The Victorian Chief Health Officer on Twitter: Coronavirus restrictions.
Information, updates and advice about the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
15 Apr 2020
Very disappointed. Rather different leadership style from the Victorian Govt. Daniel Andrew has been doing reasonably well for the state, IMO. Watched the press conference today regarding the first day of a new school term in Victoria (A summary of what Dan said: it's up to parents, who are making the call for kids to stay home learning remotely or to be sent to school. Each family has different circumstances) and a rescue package to support tenants and landlords through CoVid. Thanks for sharing the message, Denise.
7 Apr 2020
Health and Human Services Vic:
Information, updates and advice about the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
George Pell by KCA investigations
Sarah Ferguson @FergusonNews: ABC iview updating Revelation/EP3, one of the documentary series on the criminal priests...
Based on Amanda Meade @guardian/AusMedia (10 Apr), ABC was forced to do so by the attack of NewsCorp.
The scales of justice are being re-calibrated. The balance has shifted. Trials will be different and appeals as well. It has never before been the role of an Appeal Court to substitute their view for the jurors. Now it is.
No one in Australia has ever spent so much money trying to undo the sworn evidence of a single witness. Millions of dollars were invested – no stone left unturned. Legions of lawyers, researchers and investigators trawled through every possible source to discredit one man telling what he alleges happened all those years ago. But in the end, none of that investigatory effort into the complainant was what made the difference. Instead, it was the evidence of witnesses on the periphery that swung the case.
The overwhelming majority of criminal trials before our courts are funded by legal aid. In every trial, pragmatic corners are cut, compromises are made. Not every point can be pursued, not every possible doubt explored. Now, with Pell’s case, we can all see what can happen when you do have the money, the backing to chase every possible angle (text made bold by reader me).
The police relied upon one witness who was stress-tested multiple times even before charges were laid. Then his version was checked again by multiple prosecutors. Then he was cross-examined at committal by the best in the business, Robert Richter QC, and emerged unshaken. That gruelling process was repeated at trial. His evidence was still unshaken. The jury believed him.
But now the High Court judges say that is not enough. Other witnesses who gave evidence that they thought the Cardinal would not have had the opportunity to commit the lewd acts ought to have been taken into account, even though they could not give a first hand or personal evidence of what happened to those boys on that day.
Bizarre. One witness swears on oath: this is what happened to me at this place on this day. Other witnesses say: I do not know what happened on that day but that is not what usually happens – and that creates a doubt and voids the conviction. Compounding improbabilities become “reasonable doubt”.
It has taken decades to get the legal system to address how deeply it was failing victims of historical sex abuse. Profound changes have been engineered, taking great care to maintain the rights of an accused but also to confront the shocking scourge of clergy abuse and the silence and cover-ups that go with it.
The lawyerly response will now be to counsel clients to go down the compensation path and avoid the trauma and emotional turmoil involved in a criminal trial, especially one that is less likely to secure a conviction.
The trial Judge, Peter Kidd, in sentencing Pell reminded us all that the Cardinal was not on trial for the collective sins of the Church, but only for those specific matters that were presented in evidence. That is true for a court of law. It is not at all true in the court of public opinion.
As the dust settles, the until-now secret sections of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse that were withheld until Pell had exhausted his appeal rights can and must be made public. The Attorney-General, Christian Porter, can now let us read material that has not seen the light of day.
This throws into question how future criminal trials relating to accusations of historical sexual abuse will be conducted.
And Malka Leifer's lawyers will be watching with great interest.
Jon Faine is a former presenter on ABC Radio Melbourne.
4 Apr 2020 CoVid19
TSP: CoVid 19 lockdown and police powers
Wed 1 Apr 2020 09.31 AEDT
G datablog on Coronavirus in Australia
Social distancing rules explained: state by state guidelines
Directions issued by The Victorian Chief Health Officer
17 Apr 2020
The Victorian Chief Health Officer on Twitter: Coronavirus restrictions.
Information, updates and advice about the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
15 Apr 2020
Very disappointed. Rather different leadership style from the Victorian Govt. Daniel Andrew has been doing reasonably well for the state, IMO. Watched the press conference today regarding the first day of a new school term in Victoria (A summary of what Dan said: it's up to parents, who are making the call for kids to stay home learning remotely or to be sent to school. Each family has different circumstances) and a rescue package to support tenants and landlords through CoVid. Thanks for sharing the message, Denise.
Jon Faine @theage/opinion on 7 Apr pointing out:
'Now, with Pell’s case, we can all see
what can happen when you do have the money, the backing to chase every possible
angle '. A clear message and this is not only the case. There have been...
7 Apr 2020
Health and Human Services Vic:
Information, updates and advice about the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
George Pell by KCA investigations
Sarah Ferguson @FergusonNews: ABC iview updating Revelation/EP3, one of the documentary series on the criminal priests...
Based on Amanda Meade @guardian/AusMedia (10 Apr), ABC was forced to do so by the attack of NewsCorp.
Opinion @TheAge by Jon Faine 7 Apr at 5.57pm
Pell
acquittal puts Victorian courts on trial, and shows they need a reality check
The High Court decision to allow the appeal of Cardinal
George Pell will send shivers through the entire Australian criminal justice
system. Their Honours have given hope to anyone who has been convicted by a
jury. They have effectively said that doubt can be entertained even when the
principal witness in court is unshaken in their testimony.
Cardinal Pell travelled in a four-car convoy upon
being released from Barwon Prison on Tuesday.
Pic by Credit:Jason SouthThe scales of justice are being re-calibrated. The balance has shifted. Trials will be different and appeals as well. It has never before been the role of an Appeal Court to substitute their view for the jurors. Now it is.
No one in Australia has ever spent so much money trying to undo the sworn evidence of a single witness. Millions of dollars were invested – no stone left unturned. Legions of lawyers, researchers and investigators trawled through every possible source to discredit one man telling what he alleges happened all those years ago. But in the end, none of that investigatory effort into the complainant was what made the difference. Instead, it was the evidence of witnesses on the periphery that swung the case.
The overwhelming majority of criminal trials before our courts are funded by legal aid. In every trial, pragmatic corners are cut, compromises are made. Not every point can be pursued, not every possible doubt explored. Now, with Pell’s case, we can all see what can happen when you do have the money, the backing to chase every possible angle (text made bold by reader me).
The police relied upon one witness who was stress-tested multiple times even before charges were laid. Then his version was checked again by multiple prosecutors. Then he was cross-examined at committal by the best in the business, Robert Richter QC, and emerged unshaken. That gruelling process was repeated at trial. His evidence was still unshaken. The jury believed him.
But now the High Court judges say that is not enough. Other witnesses who gave evidence that they thought the Cardinal would not have had the opportunity to commit the lewd acts ought to have been taken into account, even though they could not give a first hand or personal evidence of what happened to those boys on that day.
Bizarre. One witness swears on oath: this is what happened to me at this place on this day. Other witnesses say: I do not know what happened on that day but that is not what usually happens – and that creates a doubt and voids the conviction. Compounding improbabilities become “reasonable doubt”.
It has taken decades to get the legal system to address how deeply it was failing victims of historical sex abuse. Profound changes have been engineered, taking great care to maintain the rights of an accused but also to confront the shocking scourge of clergy abuse and the silence and cover-ups that go with it.
The lawyerly response will now be to counsel clients to go down the compensation path and avoid the trauma and emotional turmoil involved in a criminal trial, especially one that is less likely to secure a conviction.
Like it or not, it was not just the Cardinal who was on
trial. The jury system and the Victorian courts have been on trial as well. They
have not emerged well. The High Court has raised its eyebrows at Victoria. The Lawyer
X/Nicola Gobbo scandal has brought the Victorian legal system into disrepute –
mostly because of the actions of Victoria Police but it has reflected also upon
the Director of Public Prosecutions and the courts. Reputations have been
shredded. The clubby and cliquey world of the criminal bar has been left
scandalised. Their Honours in Canberra
think the Victorians need a reality check.
While George Pell can sleep in a different bed tonight – and presumably in
COVID-19 self-isolation for two weeks – he will never recover his standing or
reputation. His imperious combative manner and arrogant display at the
Victorian State Parliamentary Inquiry that predated the Gillard Royal
Commission came to embody the Church’s sense of entitlement and privilege. His
undisciplined annoyance and quick temper at being held to account made it
imperative he not give sworn evidence at trial.The trial Judge, Peter Kidd, in sentencing Pell reminded us all that the Cardinal was not on trial for the collective sins of the Church, but only for those specific matters that were presented in evidence. That is true for a court of law. It is not at all true in the court of public opinion.
As the dust settles, the until-now secret sections of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse that were withheld until Pell had exhausted his appeal rights can and must be made public. The Attorney-General, Christian Porter, can now let us read material that has not seen the light of day.
This throws into question how future criminal trials relating to accusations of historical sexual abuse will be conducted.
And Malka Leifer's lawyers will be watching with great interest.
Jon Faine is a former presenter on ABC Radio Melbourne.
4 Apr 2020 CoVid19
Wed 1 Apr 2020 09.31 AEDT
G datablog on Coronavirus in Australia
Social distancing rules explained: state by state guidelines
Victoria
25 Jan 2020
Victorian authorities confirm
20 Jan 2020
fyi
17 Jan 2020
Understandable. Major Australia Day FireWorks to be cancelled.
5 Dec 2019
31 Nov 2019
28 Nov 2019
State Vic govt plans to improve mental health services.
Royal Commissioner finds: 1 in 5 Victorian suffering, 720 suicides and 105,000 severe cases.
BoM summer outlook
Extreme weather: Temperature record of 40.9 degree
29 - 31 Oct 2019
Victoria police use a video camera on the final day
IMARC
protest and there were legal observers. To find out who are the legal
observers, what they do and why they are at the event, use the link
And if you want to complaint about (corruption) and police misconduct, here is another useful link
29 Oct 2019
Crude Ad Slogans ban
7 Oct 2019
What's going on now in the wake of Peter Dutton and Michael Cash's comments threatening democracy - right to protest & right to well-being. Another MP's role is in question.
2 Oct 2019
fyi from Sleeping Giants re: SkyNews
17 Mar 2019
Update: There are calls for Anning to be charged because he punched the boy twice after being egged (footage via Ch7). There are also calls for those involved to be charged. The men used unnecessary force to restrain the boy, who was released and was not charged. The investigation is on-going.
16 Mar 2019
25 Jan 2020
Victorian authorities confirm
First case of coronavirus infection has been confirmed in Vic. The patient flew to Melb from Guandong on 19 Jan. The patient is now in a hosp in Vic.
20 Jan 2020
fyi
Understandable. Major Australia Day FireWorks to be cancelled.
Vic Emergency: There is a bushfire at the north west side of Mt Buffalo
13 Jan 2020 Latest warnings from BoM.
Great news. Keep doing good work.
Weird weather: Big fires in Sth Coast NSW and Wonangatta. Over a foot of snow at Falls Creek.
State Vic govt plans to improve mental health services.
Royal Commissioner finds: 1 in 5 Victorian suffering, 720 suicides and 105,000 severe cases.
Evil plan of Melbourne Massacre case heard in court.
21 Nov 2019BoM summer outlook
Extreme weather: Temperature record of 40.9 degree
Wind at 117km/h in Melbourne and 132km/h in Wimmera
Pelvic mesh maker Johnson & Johnson loses class action suit
Women suffered side effects from an implant.
20 Nov 2019
Be prepared. Checking around yr home land lawn and/or
rooftop tent if going to camp, take it down.
11 Nov 2019
Xmas present from Daniel Andrew
Victoria police use a video camera on the final day
Crude Ad Slogans ban
What's going on now in the wake of Peter Dutton and Michael Cash's comments threatening democracy - right to protest & right to well-being. Another MP's role is in question.
(L) Climate Change Protest (R) twittes on auspol
Here's the link to Citizen petition to parliament to debate CC
Please consider signing this petition to get our parliamentary
lower house to take action.
Make sure you follow the three steps to register a valid signature
Make sure you follow the three steps to register a valid signature
1 Fill out the form and send
2. Tick the captcha box to verify you are not a robot
3. Acknowledge the email you receive by clicking in the link in the email provided
The petition already has almost 1/4 million signatures which is is about 1% of all Australians
fyi from Sleeping Giants re: SkyNews
9 Aug 2018
6 August 2018
Update: There are calls for Anning to be charged because he punched the boy twice after being egged (footage via Ch7). There are also calls for those involved to be charged. The men used unnecessary force to restrain the boy, who was released and was not charged. The investigation is on-going.
16 Mar 2019
The next day: Anning and the boy. While we are waiting for the incident to be investigated, the article 'the land of the fair gone' by Mike Calton in TSP on the 31st of Mar 2018 has revealed:
"Much of the mainstream media are on the same bandwagon,
chiefly at
Murdoch’s News Corpse, where vendetta journalism has become an art form".
15 Mar 2019
I am hearing that Fraser Anning, ex-member of PHON, dysfunctional political party, and now ind senator (Qld) will be coming to town.. They did learn nothing from the recent state election in late November 2018, didn't they - voters rejecting scaremongering, racism and division.
13 Mar 2019 George Pell
County Court Melbourne-Victoria
David Marr on ABC The Drum
27 Feb 2019
David Marr: 'Take him away, please': George Pell hadn't dressed for prison, but that's where he went
Melissa Davey: Who is George Pell and what has he been convicted of?
8 Dec 2018
Rallies across Australia against Adani coal mine in Qld
30 Nov 2018
Mathew Guy resigned as Victorian Liberal Leader two days ago.
And today Michael Kroger quits as Victorian Liberal President.
27 Nov 2018
24 Nov 2018 Polling Day
VicVotes 2018, Victorians decide.
23 Nov 2018
VicVotes tomorrow
And one more sleep for most but not for the many..
Strawberries throwing is happening. No doubt!
Court's jurisdiction over the Liberal party's how to vote cards in the state.
22 Nov 2018
Two more nights and two more sleeps then Victorians go to the polls.
19 Nov 2018
Victorian Greens candidate for Richmond is spot on. Kathleen Maltzahn has failed to declare..
17 Nov 2018
15 Nov 2018
An example of 'strawberry throwing' on #auspol right now: 7news
14 Nov 2018 VicVotes 2018
What do people say about the federal government spending
Good news
13 Nov 2018
In the wake of negative gear and family trust debate, fyi
Morison has reversed the cut to the food funding.
12 Nov 2018
We see through: politicians and political opportunity.
Have heard that Peter's coming to town
10 Nov 2018
Daniel Andrew: 'Still unclear...' Check it out at VicPolice.
9 Nov 2018
27 Aug 2018
5 Nov 2018 State & Fed elections
#auspol: Denise Shrivell to AdamBandt:
'Any move by your Party which gives LNP any advantage... is dangerous to our future
What did Matthew Guy do when he was the ministerial advisor for Jeff Kennett?
1 Nov 2018 Update on campaign
More work needs to be done - more level crossings will be gone.
30 Oct 2018
Gu: Victorian Labor widens lead to 54 - 46 in lead-up to election - Newspoll
28 Oct 2018
Labor campaign
15 Oct 2018
24 Nov 2017
RW protesters Vs a rally in support of Manus Island refugees
18 Nov 2017 Lidia Thorpe, Greens candidate wins the Northcote seat.
17 November 2017 Northcote by-election polling shows Labor holds small lead ahead of Greens By state political reporter Richard Willingham abcnews Updated
13 Mar 2019 George Pell
County Court Melbourne-Victoria
"It’s time for the Catholic Church to say unequivocally to the bishops-
‘you must obey the law of the countries in which you operate. If you
detect a paedophile in your ranks, you go to the phone and you ring the
police.”
David Marr: 'Take him away, please': George Pell hadn't dressed for prison, but that's where he went
Melissa Davey: Who is George Pell and what has he been convicted of?
Rallies across Australia against Adani coal mine in Qld
Mathew Guy resigned as Victorian Liberal Leader two days ago.
And today Michael Kroger quits as Victorian Liberal President.
27 Nov 2018
VicVotes 2018, Victorians decide.
At 7.25pm Steve Bracks says LABOR WIN
At 8.20pm Labor gains 48 seats, which is over target 45. It looks a big night for Labor.
Mathew Guy concedes defeat and Labor wins 2018 Victorian election. Daniel Andrew says voters ignored fear campaigns led to divisions in the community by the Liberals, and supported the government that keeps promises and delivers the practical such as upgrade hospitals, new schools and TAFE, the removing of level crossings ..
VicVotes tomorrow
And one more sleep for most but not for the many..
A quick note: Vote the Liberals last.
A reminder
Two more nights and two more sleeps then Victorians go to the polls.
Note: Victorian Liberals - crime is out of control. Then, Federal Liberals play the terrorist card.
Fear and Labor loathing by Vic Libs make Victoria Suffer
25 Jul 2017 SMH: The threat of terrorism in Australia is a scam that costs us dearly
Fear and Labor loathing by Vic Libs make Victoria Suffer
25 Jul 2017 SMH: The threat of terrorism in Australia is a scam that costs us dearly
Watch out LNP, media and the spin.
Voters: please read the message before you go to the poll on Saturday 24 November.
Message from The Premier
Unlike Daniel Andrew - Victorian's Premier, Tony Abbott-Malcolm-and now Morrison have kept their secret COALition deals (with the Nationals, those supporting weaken gun laws) to form a government. To find out .. Having followed federal politics for a while, I think that Australians can't wait to get rid of this untrustworthy government; therefore, there have been calls for an early federal election (before May 2019). By the way, the festive season is coming and a few more months.. Keep our fingers crossed.
The debate between the two leaders on Wednesday evening and Dan is the clear winner
Another reason not to elect Matthew Guy: 10,000 workers in renewable sector will lose their jobs
Strongest economy based on a report in June 2018
21 Nov 2018
Opinion about the debate between the two leaders on Wednesday 21 Nov 2018
No gun on our streets. A vote for LNP is a vote for guns
A reminder of Parakeela
Delivering what matters, not LNP, media and their spin
Also be aware Victorians: the gun lobby spending big to weaken gun laws.
See 'Not happy Dan..'
Of course, 99% of us as humans say No to the gun lobby
Related: Dirty politics going on -
Barba Joyce preselected as candidate for the next federal election
16 Nov 2018
30 August 2016
Victoria bans fracking to protect farmers
Related: Dirty politics going on - Barba Joyce preselected as candidate for the next fed elect.
Related: Dirty politics going on - Barba Joyce preselected as candidate for the next fed elect.
Be aware:
14 Nov 2018 VicVotes 2018
Months months ago, Labor announced a NIC
A lot of thanks to Labor Paul Keating who introduced superannuation over 30 years ago.
And now, the Libs want to hand over our super to their big bank mates.
No surprise that the Libs 26 times voted no to bankRC
'Put the Liberals last. Its where they put you'
13 Nov 2018 VicVotes 2018
Journalism (politicians + those in politics too!) and ethics.
Please do check what, who, how, when, why ...
In the wake of negative gear and family trust debate, fyi
"The department says it has 82 communications staff,
22 of whom are
dedicated to its "24/7 media operations", including social media."
The Age: The trouble with trusts: Australia's multibillion-dollar tax avoidance
Cash failed to properly declare a $1.4m investment property
Cash failed to properly declare a $1.4m investment property
12 Nov 2018
The Libs spend big on war planes and submarines, but cut funding to the hungry (re: food banks)
and also want their big bank mates to control people's retirement savings.
11 Nov 2018 We see through: politicians and political opportunity.
"The department says it has 82 communications staff,
22 of whom are
dedicated to its "24/7 media operations", including social media."
nsw politics - Lib mp minister V Lab opp leader (Elliott V Luke)
Daniel Andrew: 'Still unclear...' Check it out at VicPolice.
An incident took place in Bourke St..
MSM: 'where the truth goes to die'
8 Nov 2018
#auspol: Denise Shrivell to AdamBandt:
'Any move by your Party which gives LNP any advantage... is dangerous to our future
More work needs to be done - more level crossings will be gone.
12 Aug 2018 Vic likes Andrews.
Fight against smears by The Australian, Herald Sun & 3AW
Info about Matthew GuyMP & Liberal Victoria's links to the Calabrian Mafia
Shame shame young libs
Victorian Liberal's campaign crashed by protesters
Gu: Victorian Labor widens lead to 54 - 46 in lead-up to election - Newspoll
28 Oct 2018
Labor campaign
It takes longer to get around...
7 Sep 2018
3 Sep 2018
TheAge: Andrews govt releases thousands of confidential docs on Matthew Guy
12 Aug 2018 Vic likes Andrews.
Fight against smears by The Australian, Herald Sun & 3AW
Info about Matthew GuyMP & Liberal Victoria's links to the Calabrian Mafia
9 Aug 2018
6 August 2018
29 July 2018
lnpMPs referred to Vic Police
Share the good news
Good policies won.
26 & 27 May 2018
Victorian Labor Conference
24 May 2018
A new mayor for Melbourne, Ms Sally Capp
23 May 2018
8 May 2018
100,000 workers around the country stand up demanding for better working conditions
(L) workers march in Melbourne
7 May 2018
State election in November this year
Go Victorian Labor!
27 Apr 2018 politics victoria
Libs Vic are in trouble: down in membership, low in fund and a million plus defrauded by their ex director. theage: When the chaps of the Liberal Party fight
20 Aug 2013 Herald Sun
Taxpayers foot legal bill for Lib Planning Minister, Matthew Guy
18 September 2017
Victoria's leading the way to fight corruption. It's time.
Keep doing good job, Premier.
RW protesters Vs a rally in support of Manus Island refugees
Infrastructure & transport project
Friday sale
17 November 2017 Northcote by-election polling shows Labor holds small lead ahead of Greens By state political reporter Richard Willingham abcnews Updated
Labor (left) Vs the Greens (right)
The death of Fiona Richardson leads to Northcote byelection (Sat 18 Nov).
24 August 2017
In wake of AFP/ROC raids leak, Victoria Premier Daniel Andrew sends his message to leaders and politicians ..
AFL Grand Final 2017
The Melbourne parade before the game and 100,00 fans expected to fill the MCG
Adelaide Crows 60 - Richmond Tigers 108
27 September 2017
Labor for Brunswick
Ged Kearney, ACTU president enters into politics taking on The Greens in Brunswick.
2014 State Election: Labor 52.22%, The greens 47.78%
18 September 2017
Victoria's leading the way to fight corruption. It's time.
Keep doing good job, Premier.
17 September 2017 New anti-mask laws in Victoria
Anti-racists: 500, facists: 50 in Melbourne today
A protestor was taken away by Vic Police after he refused to take off a mask
New public transport contracts
Southern Cross Station on Spencer
9 September 2017 TAFE reopened
Gu: Tigers (Richmond) beat Cats (Geelong)
Walk for the homeless
fyi
29 July 2017 #AusRepublic dinner in Melbourne
16:36 AEST Gu: Secrecy & security envelop GP magistrate's court show
Metro tunnel current work notifications
29 June 2017
Paul Kelly singing my island home
26 July 2017 DPP v George Pell16:36 AEST Gu: Secrecy & security envelop GP magistrate's court show
Pell arrives at Melbourne magistrate court for a filing hearing.
It takes about 6 minutes. His lawyer requests for at least three separate trials.
The first 'real court show' will be on the 6th of October?
11 July 2017 It takes about 6 minutes. His lawyer requests for at least three separate trials.
The first 'real court show' will be on the 6th of October?
Metro tunnel current work notifications
29 June 2017
1.30pm IA: Vic Police have charged Cardinal George Pell with multiple child sex assaults
1.09pm The Age: Cardinal George Pell charged
28 July 2016 ABC730
27 July 2016 ABC730 Child sex abuse allegations against George Pell
590 traffic camera fines are cancelled after a road safety commission investigation showing 55 traffic cameras were infected with virus and a usb stick was corrupt.
23 Jan 2017 the Conversation
4 December 2016
If you drink and drive, you're a bloody idiot.
24 November 2016 Victoria news / Thunderstorm asthma
4 dead, 3 fighting for their lives and 8500 treated in hospitals across Melbourne
12 Nov 2016 The Age The Andrew government's big package to homelessness in Victoria
14 Sep 2016 ABCnews
Two dead after car crushed by train at Surrey Hills in Melbourne's east
25 July 2016 Parking ban for Punt Rd from the Yarra River to St Kilda Junction from Aug 29
Train and truck collision: one in a critical condition and 11 others injured.
Solidarity with Orlando at Federation Square #LoveWins
PM Malcolm Turnbull and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten took part in The Long Walk in Melbourne to show their support for Aboriginal reconciliation
State Apology to Those Convicted Under Unjust Laws Against Homosexual Acts
State to fund $10.9b Melbourne Metro Rail project
Public Transport Minister Jacinta Allan 'excited' by Victorian budget win
Level Crossing Removal Project (Transport@vic.gov)
Victorian rail network
4-14 FEB 2016 The Age LUNAR Markets 
.. with a few pix of young Dzung Nguyen
Handy guide to the difference between Uber and taxis
9 November 2015 12.43 brisbanetimes New tech jobs for Melbourne
3 November 2015 abc730 Melbourne Cup
After 155 years, Michelle Payne becomes the first female jockey to win the Melb Cup.
And she's got an incredible story.
11 Oct 2015 12.15 The Age
Promise-keeping Premier Daniel Andrews is gaining the approval