Malcolm Conn
Freelance/media relations. Former Chief Cricket Writer Sydney Morning Herald. Former Comms manager CNSW & CA. Former chief cricket writer News Corp. Richmond. Own Views.
- This cause is close to my heart - please sign: petitions.getup.org.au/petitions/st... @getup.org.au
- A couple of evangelical preachers asked Trump what bible verse most inspired him - he refused to say replying “it’s personal”. — what about, "It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of Heaven,” Matthew 19:24. Also Mark 10:25, Luke 18:25.
- The Nationals continue their relentless campaign to become the major opposition party by wiping out the Liberals… and ask Barnaby if he supports quotas. If he says no ask him if the Nationals should be dropped from the front bench. If he says yes ask if that’s 50 percent women. #hypocricy
- www.theguardian.com/australia-ne... How. Many. Times. Do. We. Have . To. Go. Through. This.
- The bloke on the right apparently killed a lot of Dukes. Killed 57,000 in all apparently trying to change the laws of adultery. Wouldn’t take no for an answer. Henry 8th left his mark
- Now this is a contest! What was the result?
- Reposted by Malcolm ConnRecently, my book THEY CALLED US ENEMY was banned – again – in Tennessee. Book bans are out of control. Huge parts of American history are being restricted. To join me in standing up for the freedom to read, go to pen.org/action. @penamerica.bsky.social @topshelfcomix.bsky.social @idwpublishing.com
- A bargain compared to the $600 billion nuclear fantasy offer … Marinus costs blow out to more than $5 billion, but backers insist it is still value for money reneweconomy.com.au/marinus-cost...
- Loopholes risk giving fossil fuel lobbyists "outsized impact" on Australian politics reneweconomy.com.au/fossil-fuel-...
- Trump defends another coup attempt, imposing 50 percent tariffs on Brazil for charging their former president— Trump sends more tariff letters after Brazil spat www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/world/u...
- Fantastic there is a 16-page report with recommendations to root out antisemitism. When can we expect a similar report on Islamophobia? — Antisemitism plan urges PM to strip funding www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/nationa...
- ‘This isn’t a one-off glitch’: Qantas pilots blast airline over data hack of 6 million customers www.crikey.com.au/2025/07/10/q...
- Has there ever been a more endless war than the Middle East? —Psychotic': Diehard MAGA supporters turn on Trump www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/world/u...
- Wish ‘do a deal’ Don had taken this much interest in Ukraine. Russia invaded Crimea in 2014 and he has been president twice since — ‘May do it, may not’: Trump on US strike on Iran www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/world/u...
- Ungrateful sods! It costs a bomb to holiday in Europe and they make more than a trillion dollars a year!More now that Trump has scared everyone away from the USA — Smoke and water pistols in 'overtourism' demos www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/world/e...
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- Memo Albo — reneweconomy.com.au/global-surve...
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- Reposted by Malcolm Connthis is a letter to the editor from a high school track runner who came in second to a trans girl in a race. her state house rep in maine started talking about it. so she wrote this: www.pressherald.com/2025/05/14/r...
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- So Usman Khawaja is banned by the @ICC from putting a dove on his bat supporting peace in the Middle East but @ICC chairman Jay Shah, son of India’s home affairs minister, can openly support the Indian military during conflict. Staggering hypocrisy!!! timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/crick...
- Why those remaining climate change deniers flogged at the election need to get out of the way! — “Riddled with breakdowns:" Why intermittent coal power is a major threat to grid reliability reneweconomy.com.au/riddled-with...
- I’ve been visiting the UK for 32 years. The Eastern Europeans were more engaging waitresses. I miss them since Brexit kicked them out. And I wonder about the Polish truck drivers who got the boot.
- Reposted by Malcolm ConnWe didn’t forget about journalist Jamal Khashoggi, did we? Murdered inside a Saudi consulate. Dismembered. Then a full-on coverup, sanctioned at the highest levels.
- Jeez that will help the LNP back from the brink. Bridget McKenzie carving up a female opponent who had to put up with chants of “quota girl” by those dinosaurs on McKenzie’s side of politics.
- An unflattering summary of the new Liberal leader— Sussan Ley is yet to make her mark in 24 years in politics. That’s unlikely to change www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...
- I feel for the neighbours — www.nytimes.com/2025/05/05/t...
- “More than eight million Australian residents were born overseas. This means over 30 per cent of residents in Australia are first generation migrants.” - so why the anti migrant nonsense trotted out again during the election campaign?! www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/world/2...
- More deeply thought out policy … Trump’s Alcatraz plan and classic movie re-run www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/world/u...
- Elmo speaks for millions — ‘Elmo is sad’: Character goes viral over Trump’s cuts www.thenewdaily.com.au/life/enterta...
- Unity? Best not mention loyalty after the slaying of two loyal and well regarded ministers— PM demands unity amid backlash over 'expulsions' www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...
- “This is the economic mismanager [sic] and MAGA campaign destroyer combining forces to take the Liberal Party further to the right than Peter Dutton could have ever dreamed of,” www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
- Here’s something for the LNP to chat about during their postmortem— Wind, solar and batteries push fossil fuels to record lows, but costly coal and hydro keep prices high reneweconomy.com.au/wind-solar-a...
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- Well, well, well — Trump has ‘no idea’ who Peter Dutton is www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...
- After last night its time for Barnaby to get out of the way— reneweconomy.com.au/the-60-billi...
- When will government’s stop obstructing and get out of the way?! — reneweconomy.com.au/heads-roll-a...
- Hamburgers will still be more expensive. That won’t go down well…https://www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/world/us-news/2025/04/13/trump-tariffs-exemptions
- Hamburgers will still be more expensive. That won’t go down well…https://www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/world/us-news/2025/04/13/trump-tariffs-exemptions
- Imagine if Tony Abbott had made Richie Benaud a knight instead of the Duke … open.substack.com/pub/crickete...
- The RBA needs to be offering some hope during these difficult times. Confidence is being smashed — www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/world/u...
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- Shame China did roll out this rhetoric a few years ago instead of slapping tariffs on Australia as part of a hissyfit — www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...
- Another dose of reality … reneweconomy.com.au/dutton-goes-...
- What chance anyone taking any action against these grubs? www.thenewdaily.com.au/life/enterta...
- Doubt you’ll hear this in tonight’s budget reply …https://onestepoffthegrid.com.au/cheapest-domestic-energy-theres-ever-been-how-rooftop-solar-has-slashed-bills-for-all/
- Yes! And tax them properly!
- Politicians who take a shameful anti- immigration stance exasperate the problem! — www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
- Another reason not to travel there, if one was needed … www.theage.com.au/world/north-...
