Murdoch owns Oz politics.
(CFMEU = Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union, BTW)
I thought we were America’s allies 
why do they hate us so much?
Also, they’re potato cakes, not bloody scallops!
Heavy-handed state media control:
Is there usually more rainfall in September in Australia? I have no clue what would be considered normal.
September is usually among our driest months; this year has been our driest ever September.
It particularly matters because (a) spring rain is important for agriculture, and (b) a dry spring sets up our worst fire seasons. Low rain in September = forests set to go off like a bomb.
Cool! Thanks for the info… I’m afraid I know little about Australian weather patterns. And the Western US feels your pain about forest fires. I hope it’s not too bad.
ACAB.
Had a bit of rain over the last week, thankfully.
92% of Greens voters.
We need to give those 8% a stern talking to…