Yesterday I told President Trump that Australia would always help its great mate the USA, and if they take military action against themselves we will be there to both attack and defend alongside them.

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Iron ore around US$100 a tonne: If only we had a mining super profits tax - would be collection tens of billions of dollars exactly when it is needed. Mining companies would still be making a bucket of cash. Tony Abbott abolished that - classic policy vandalism

Looking to try a new #Gin on #WorldGinDay? Why not try The Story Gin from Australia, made from 100% Australian botanicals, think finger limes, wattle seeds and four kinds of myrtle. It will transport you to the smell of the Australian Bush. Rory Lane

Nobody appreciates the needs of women better than me, and what women need is better roads.

I studied for #MyArtsDegree at Macquarie University in the late 70s. I have since published 12 books, including 3 novels & won a Walkley. My Eng Lit major taught me empathy & the value of words. It taught me to think critically & read widely. Gifts beyond price.

I have a new crush precisionauto obviously I have been living under an isolated rock but I highly advise you to get on board and listen. #melbournemusic

Thrilled! The little Aussie gin that could!

It was. See: The last four years.

Pleased to report that despite everything, we're still seeing more indie wine shops opening than closing. Hennings called time on its branch in Goring, West Sussex, recently – but it's reopening under the new ownership of former manager Damian Wingate. winemerchantmag.com/editorial-cont…

Wishing the President a speedy recovfefe

If you are a “female” winemaker in Australia you are more likely to suffer: sexism, bullying, lower pay, less opportunity for advancement & issues when it comes to combining work and parenthood. If you are treated as a “female” winemaker by your employer, you are one.

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Here's me. "What is the point of Prime Ministers if they're like this?" theshot.net.au/general-news/w…

Dive into the replies to this and you’ll be trapped for the day. Hilarious. And the ones from the inevitably-offended are among the funniest. (Also: makes me proud to be Irish/Australian.)

Do you believe in Indigenous Sovereignty? Then make a real step to treaty by Paying the Rent – I just did. paytherent.net.au/?source=twitte… Pay The Rent Grassroots Collective #paytherent

Mate, do you want to be seen or not?

I’m knee deep in Blood Meridian amd cannot quit thinking about this ⁦McSweeney's⁩ post. mcsweeneys.net/articles/chili…

Very sad to hear of the decision to close Meanjin Quarterly. Literary journals like it are the breeding ground for our best writers, new ideas, and improving old ones. They are physical proof that critical thought is worthwhile. When we start to lose that, things get dark quickly.