10 Reasons Australia Should Drop Its Commitment to Net Zero

 

The Albanese government is pushing ahead with its Net Zero agenda, claiming it’s about “saving the planet.” But the reality is that Australia is paying a very high price for policies that make no measurable difference to the global climate. 

Here are ten reasons why it’s time to ditch this costly and damaging experiment.

1. Australia’s Emissions Are Tiny

Australia produces just 1.1% of global emissions. Even if we reduced that to zero tomorrow, the climate wouldn’t notice. Our sacrifice changes nothing.

2. Big Polluters Aren’t Playing Ball

China, India, and other large emitters are expanding their coal use and increasing emissions. Without them on board, our Net Zero push is meaningless virtue signalling.

3. Industry is Closing Down

Energy-intensive industries like aluminium smelters are shutting down. Manufacturing jobs are disappearing overseas—often to places with dirtier energy than ours. That’s not a climate win, it’s a net loss.

4. Soaring Power Bills

Ordinary Australians are paying the price. Electricity bills are skyrocketing, and it’s the poorest households who feel the pain the most. Net Zero is effectively a regressive tax.

5. Power Grid Instability

Our once-reliable grid is now unstable. Blackouts and brownouts are becoming more common, as intermittent solar and wind replace steady baseload coal and gas.

6. Destruction of Farmland

Wind turbines and solar farms are swallowing up valuable farmland, undermining our food security. We’re literally trading crops for panels.

7. Damage to Bushland and Wildlife

Pristine bushland is being bulldozed for massive renewable projects, displacing wildlife and ruining natural landscapes. How is this “green”?

8. Intermittent Energy Supply

Solar doesn’t work at night. Wind doesn’t blow on demand. That means expensive backup systems are needed, and consumers pay twice—once for renewables, and again for the backup.

9. No Measurable Climate Impact

After all this pain, the effect on global climate will be zero. Australia could vanish tomorrow, and global emissions would still rise. That’s the cold, hard fact.

10. A Better Path Exists

Instead of crippling ourselves with impossible targets, Australia should focus on innovation, efficiency, and resilience—ensuring reliable, affordable energy while continuing to adapt to whatever the climate brings.

Nett Zero is All Pain with NO Gain

Net Zero has become the clarion call to prompt countries to take the necessary steps in their economies to mitigate global warming. However, for countries that have insignificant global emissions, it’s economic self-harm for no climate gain, especially when the largest emitters are NOT doing their part. 

It’s time for Australia to stop pretending we can change the weather and start focusing on policies that actually benefit our people.

3D-Printed Homes and Australia’s Housing Crisis

Australia's first 3D printed house -Interesting Engineering

Housing Shortage Meets Tradie Drought

Australia is in deep. We need approximately 60,000 new homes per year to meet the federal housing target, but the construction sector is struggling with a labour shortage, particularly among skilled trades. Industry estimates say we’re short 90,000 construction workers—a gap that traditional building simply can’t fill.(SBS, MacroBusiness)

A Glimpse Into the Future: 18-Hour Walls

Enter Contec Australia and their breakthrough 3D-printing tech. Near Perth, they've just completed the first multi-storey 3D-printed home in Australia. The structural walls were printed in a jaw-dropping 18 hours, using robotic extrusion—a bold demonstration of speed and precision.(Interesting Engineering, The Urban Developer, Perth Is OK)

Hybrid Build Model: Robots + Humans

It wasn’t all robo-magic. While the walls were printed fast, the full build—from slab to move-in—took five months, with traditional crews stepping in for roofs, wiring, glazing, and interiors. The result? A viable hybrid process combining automation’s efficiency with skilled craftsmanship.(Interesting Engineering)

Cost and Efficiency Gains

The results are promising: the project cost came in about 22% lower than conventional masonry builds. Less material waste, fewer mistakes, and lightning-fast structural work—3D printing ticks the boxes on both affordability and performance.(Interesting Engineering)

Scaling Up Across Australia

This isn’t just a one-off. In NSW’s Dubbo, two social housing units were printed within 20 weeks, half the normal construction timeline. In Melbourne, Luyten is building a 350 m², two-storey house with their AI-powered PLATYPUS X12 crane-printer. The CEO plans to live in it—making it both a pilot AND a statement.(NSW Government, Built Offsite, News.com.au, Wikipedia)

Roadblocks Ahead

Despite the promise, 3D printing still has hurdles.

• Regulation & trust: We need updated building codes and stronger public confidence.

• Financing: Banks are slow to back this new model.

• Limited design flexibility: Choices remain somewhat narrow compared to conventional builds.

• Skilling up: We must train workers in robotics and automated systems—not replace them.

Why It Matters

If Australia is going to build 1.2 million homes in five years, as planned, we can’t wait for tradies to catch up. 3D printing isn’t a silver bullet—but it’s a powerful tool in a broader innovation toolkit. With faster builds, lower costs, and better sustainability, it could reshape how we think about construction for good.

Bottom Line

3D-printed housing could be a game-changer in Australia’s housing crisis. But adoption won’t be instant—it requires regulatory support, training, trust, and smart integration with traditional skills. It’s a long game, but for a country desperate for homes, it may just be the future we need.

The UN’s Anti-Israel Obsession Exposed

Colonel Richard Kemp, a man who knows the realities of war far better than most, has once again cut through the fog of diplomatic double-speak. In his recent remarks (see video: “Colonel Richard Kemp Drops a Bombshell on the UN’s Gaza Agenda”), Kemp lays bare what many of us already suspect—the United Nations is not a neutral arbiter in the Israel–Palestine conflict. Far from it.

A One-Sided Agenda

According to Kemp, the UN’s Gaza agenda is riddled with bias, built not on fairness or fact, but on an entrenched hostility toward Israel. Instead of acknowledging Hamas’s terrorism, its systematic use of civilians as human shields, or its repeated rejection of peace, the UN singles out Israel for condemnation. Every civilian casualty is laid at Israel’s door, with little or no attention given to the deliberate strategies of Hamas that cause those casualties in the first place.

Rewarding Terrorism

This is not just sloppy diplomacy—it is dangerous. By vilifying Israel while ignoring Hamas’s war crimes, the UN effectively rewards terrorism. It hands Hamas a propaganda victory, undermines Israel’s right to defend itself, and sends a chilling message to other democratic nations: if you defend your people against terrorism, expect the world’s leading international body to brand you the aggressor.

An Echo Chamber of Bias

Kemp’s criticism is blunt but accurate. The UN, once conceived as a guarantor of peace and justice, has become an echo chamber for anti-Israel sentiment. Its agencies and commissions churn out resolutions condemning Israel at a rate wildly disproportionate to any other conflict or human rights issue on the planet. Millions can die in Syria, Yemen, or Sudan, but Israel is the one dragged into the dock again and again.

Why It Matters for Australia

Why does this matter for us in Australia? Because our own government increasingly takes its cues from UN talking points. The Albanese government’s drift towards recognition of a Palestinian state, and its habit of equivocating on Israel’s right to self-defence, reflect this broader international trend. If we don’t call out the UN’s blatant double standards, we tacitly endorse them.

A Crisis of Integrity

Colonel Kemp is right. The UN has abandoned its integrity. Until it confronts its institutionalised bias, it will continue to empower the very forces of violence and extremism it was founded to resist. Israel deserves fair treatment. And so does the truth.

Here is the interview with Colonel Richard Kemp.

 

https://youtu.be/aF92WZisULU?si=Fo2wvm6CigeBIkCx

Weekly Roundup – Top Articles & Commentary (Week 35, 2025)

  

Here are links to some selected articles of interest and our posts from this week;

• Australia Abandons Israel and Australia's Jewish Community
• Future Foreward:The Rise of Electric VTOL Aircraft
  
• The Suppressed Duo: Hydroxychloroquine and Ivermectin
  
• Why Kids are Depressed, Anxious and Overmedicated
  
• The UN's Anti-Israel Obsession Exposed
  
• 3D Printed Homes and Australia's Housing Crisis
  
• 10 Reasons Australia should drop its commitment to Net Zero
  

We welcome all feedback, so please feel free to submit your comments or communicate with me via email at grappysb@gmail.com or @grappysb on X.

Why Kids Are Depressed, Anxious & Overmedicated

In this powerful episode of Real Talk, Dr. Leonard Sax sits down with Marissa Streit to deliver a wake-up call: America’s children are facing a mental health crisis—thanks to a toxic culture, permissive parenting, and a medical system that often overprescribes rather than understands. While Dr Sax focuses on American children, his comments apply equally to Australia and most probably many Western countries.

1. Culture That Undermines Authority

Dr. Sax warns that popular entertainment—from Disney to Nickelodeon—has eroded respect for parents and teachers. Characters often portray adults as clueless, fueling a generation that’s dismissive and disconnected.

2. Disappearing Parental Authority

He points out the growing trend of parents asking children what they want for dinner or even what school they prefer—decisions that were once the province of the parent. This shift, he argues, drains authority and confidence.

3. Fragility Over Resilience

American kids today are up to four times more likely to suffer anxiety or depression compared to just a few decades ago. Dr. Sax believes overprotective parenting—and shielding kids from failure—has left them emotionally fragile.

4. Screens, Sleep Deprivation & ADHD Overdiagnosis

Excessive screen time, shoddy sleep routines, and physical inactivity are fueling mental health problems and ADHD-like symptoms. These often result in overmedication rather than real intervention.(arXiv)

5. Pharma Meets Behavior

Dr. Sax takes aim at a medical model quick to prescribe—too quick to see normal childhood behavior as a disorder in need of meds. This “medicalization of misbehavior,” he says, is clouding judgment and harming kids in the long run.

6. Love… and Boundaries

His prescription: “Love plus firm boundaries.” It’s not about harsh discipline—it’s about restoring clarity, structure, and respect. Parents are still the most powerful influence in a child’s emotional development—if they choose to act like it.

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Bottom Line

We're raising a generation that's emotionally fragile, plugged in, and often medicated—not because they need pills, but because they've lost foundational structures at home, in culture, and within healthcare. Dr. Sax’s message rings loud and clear: we must bring back authority, reduce screen chaos, and reject quick-fix prescriptions in favour of real, love-based parenting.

The Suppressed Duo: Hydroxychloroquine & Ivermectin

In his latest video, Dr. John Campbell lifts the lid on how hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin—two inexpensive, widely available drugs—were effectively suppressed during the pandemic, despite emerging data that might’ve painted a different picture.

Key Points from Dr. Campbell's Breakdown:

• Repurposed, not dismissed.
  Both drugs have long histories of safe use, yet during COVID they were sidelined—even as frontline tools in early treatment—amid overwhelmed healthcare systems and a rush for new solutions.

• Scientific studies sidelined?
  Campbell highlights a pattern: early-stage positive findings were often ignored or buried in favor of more sensational headlines. The result? Promising, cost-effective treatments got overshadowed. YouTube

• Why this matters now.
  Beyond COVID, this isn’t just about one virus. It’s about medical decision-making, transparency, and the risk of letting powerful narratives suppress possible solutions.

Bottom Line

Dr. Campbell isn’t settling for clickbait or headlines—he’s urging a return to open, honest, evidence-driven medicine. If inexpensive treatments were sidelined during a crisis, what else are we missing?

Future-Forward: The Rise of Electric VTOL Aircraft

Imagine gliding over gridlocked streets in a silent, electric aircraft that takes off and lands vertically—no runway needed. That’s the promise of eVTOLs (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing vehicles), and creators at companies like Lilium are turning that promise into prototypes.

Why This Matters Now

• Clean and Quiet Air Travel
  Electric propulsion brings near-silent flight and zero operational emissions—perfect for congested urban environments where noise and pollution are already major headaches.(Awaken, Free Science)

• Runway-Free Flexibility
  Because they lift off vertically like helicopters but cruise efficiently like aeroplanes, eVTOLs can operate from vertiports—compact platforms in city centres—making air mobility accessible and flexible.(Awaken, Bolt Flight)

• Urban Connectivity Revolution
  McKinsey experts envision thousands of these electric aircraft cutting through skyways by 2030, offering fast, efficient, and scalable transport.(McKinsey & Company)

• Rapid Progress Toward Reality
  Innovations are racing ahead—prototypes are flying, regulatory frameworks are forming, and major players are preparing for certification and launch.(San Francisco Chronicle, Barron's, Courier Mail, New York Post)

What’s Coming to our Skies

• Air Taxi Services
  Companies like Joby, Archer, and Lilium are lining up urban air-taxi networks. We're talking door-to-door air travel that could turn what used to be a tortuous commute into a quick, scenic ride.(San Francisco Chronicle, Barron's, Wikipedia, YouTube)

• Infrastructure Buildout
  Cities—from Brisbane to New York—are investing in vertiports and charging stations. Archer’s test hub in Brisbane and Joby’s JFK link show how serious this is getting.(Courier Mail, New York Post)

• Global Push Toward Flying Cars
  From China’s bold plans to the UK’s strategic funding, governments are preparing for liftoff—investing in pilot programs and infrastructure to make flying urban taxis a reality.(The Times, The Sun, New York Post)

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Bottom Line

The future of urban travel is heading for the skies. Silent, sustainable, and versatile, electric VTOL aircraft promise to unclog our cities and redefine what commute means. The countdown has begun—and the sky is closer than you think.

Albanese Abandons Israel and Australia's Jewish Community

The Albanese government’s recent actions signal a troubling shift—and not in a good way. From cancelling an Israeli MP’s visa to fast-tracking recognition of a Palestinian state, these moves have ignited diplomacy-free chaos. At the centre? The Australian Jewish community is increasingly feeling abandoned.

The Visa Strip: A Last-Minute Shock

Just days ago, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke abruptly cancelled the visa of Simcha Rothman—a member of the Israeli Knesset—who was due to visit and speak to Jewish community groups. The surprising rationale: his condemnation of Hamas might “upset” Australia’s Muslim community. This wasn't just bad optics; the Australian Jewish Association called it a “viciously antisemitic move” and warned Jewish community members that they are now feeling unwelcome.

Recognition of Palestine: Diplomatic Detonation

But the visa drama was just the spark. On August 11, 2025, the government announced it would recognise a Palestinian state—even before a peace deal—deepening a rift with Israel. The reaction was fierce: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Albanese of betraying Israel and “abandoning Australia’s Jews,” calling him “weak” and claiming his reputation is now irreversibly tarnished.

Diplomatic Tit-for-Tat Escalates

Israel didn’t hold back. In retaliation, it revoked visas for Australian diplomats assigned to the Palestinian Authority, signalling a severe diplomatic strain.

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong slammed the backlash as “unjustified,” asserting that dialogue—not confrontation—is the path forward toward peace.

Jewish Australians Feeling Forsaken

This isn’t just diplomacy missteps—it’s real anxiety in the Jewish community. The sudden visa cancellation isn't isolated; it follows previous denials for prominent Israeli figures. The pattern, Jewish leaders say, has been disheartening—and dangerous.

What It All Signals

• Mismanaged Diplomacy? Opposition voices are already accusing the government of bungling a traditional alliance and compromising national credibility.

• Jewish Community at Risk? Labels of favouritism toward one group over another aren’t just words—they carry real consequences for safety and societal cohesion.

• Diplomatic Fallout: Strained ties could jeopardise bilateral cooperation in security, economy, research, and more.

Bottom Line

Australia’s shift from a steadfast Israeli ally to a political pivot toward Palestinian recognition signals a recalibration of foreign policy—but at what cost? Jewish Australians warn the government’s moves feel hostile, not just policy-driven. With diplomatic tensions multiplying, it's a fragile time to abandon long-standing alliances. The government needs to urgently engage with Jewish communities—not silence them.

Here is a recent video with Chris Kenny and Alex Ryvchin of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry highlighting the concerns of the Jewish Community.

Tesla’s New Battery Could End the Lithium Era

We may be standing on the edge of a seismic shift. If the claims bear out, Tesla may have cracked open an entirely new chapter in energy storage—one that could render lithium-ion batteries obsolete.

What’s the Buzz All About?

A recent YouTube exposé, “Tesla’s Secret Battery That Ends the Lithium Era,” paints a jaw-dropping picture. According to the video, Tesla is developing an aluminum-ion battery—one with triple-charged ions capable of storing 10× the energy, self-healing electrodes, zero fire risk, lightning-fast charging, and a projected 70-year lifespan—and all at significantly lower cost.

There’s corroborating coverage from Helleniscope, which reports that Tesla’s aluminum-ion battery is expected to cost just $1,750 per pack—a game-changing drop from lithium-ion norms.(helleniscope.com)

Analyst commentary, though cautious, calls it a symbol of massive potential:

“If Tesla were indeed to unveil and successfully commercialise a ‘Super Aluminium-ion Battery’ ... it would undoubtedly mark a profound turning point for the automotive industry ... heralding the ‘end of the lithium era’.”(telematicswire.net)

Why This Could Be a Game-Changer

• Cost down, affordability up: A leap from hundreds to under two grand per battery pack could finally make EVs more accessible to everyday buyers.

• Safety and longevity: No fire hazards plus decades of use could quash long-standing EV anxieties.

• Sustainability boost: Aluminum is abundant and recyclable—far less geopolitically volatile than lithium.

If real, the implications are massive—not just for EVs, but for grid storage, home energy systems, planet-wide carbon goals, and beyond.

The Caveats (And Why They Matter)

Let’s pump the brakes—for now. A breakthrough in the lab doesn’t always make it to your driveway:

• Commercialisation is tough: Scaling lab-scale breakthroughs into reliable, safe, mass-produced batteries typically takes years.(telematicswire.net)

• Plenty of hype out there: Headlines touting the “end of the lithium era” are exciting—but early days yet. Independent validation is crucial.

Still, Tesla’s track record is hard to dismiss. From the 4680 cell to vertical integration of raw materials, they’ve repeatedly turned sci-fi energy ambitions into reality.(Elon Buzz, UNILAD Tech, WIRED)

Why You Should Care

If Tesla delivers:

1. EVs could finally hit “mass-market” price points below traditional car costs.

2. Infrastructure woes might fade: Faster charging and longer battery life mean real-world usability is no longer a stumbling block.

3. Cleaner energy becomes more practical: Better home storage, more efficient grids, and less reliance on rare minerals.

Or, if it doesn’t pan out? We still get progress—proof that pushing the envelope on battery chemistry is not just necessary, it’s possible.

Bottom line: This aluminum-ion leap is more than just a flashy reveal; it’s a wake-up call. Whether it delivers or not, it forces the industry—and us—to reconsider what’s possible.

Here is the video; - 

Wake-Up Call: The Explosive Increase in ADHD and Autism

The Rising Tide: Unprecedented Surge in Autism and ADHD Diagnoses

The number of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has surged in recent years. But what's really happening? Are we over-diagnosing, or are we facing a genuine epidemic? The implications are significant, either way.

Over-diagnosis: The Problem with Labels

Some argue that increased awareness has led to more diagnoses, helping children get the support they need. However, there’s a concern that we might be over-diagnosing. Studies suggest that a sizable number of ADHD diagnoses may be misdiagnosed. A 2019 JAMA Pediatrics study found that up to 20% of ADHD diagnoses could be wrong.

The real issue isn’t just the label, but what it means for the child. Autism and ADHD are lifelong conditions. Once diagnosed, these children may face stigmas and expectations that could shape their entire lives. Such labels become part of their identity, often with little chance of being "un-labeled" as they grow.

The Financial Burden

Beyond the personal toll, there’s the financial cost. A study in Pediatrics estimated that the lifetime cost of autism care ranges from $1.4 million to $2.4 million per child. For families, this means years of expensive therapies and ongoing care. For society, it adds up to a significant strain on healthcare resources.

The rise in diagnoses, whether from over-diagnosis or a real epidemic, means more people, especially parents, are shouldering this burden.

A Possible Epidemic: What’s Really Happening?

If this isn’t just over-diagnosis, could we be seeing an epidemic? Environmental factors, lifestyle changes, and even technology could be contributing. Rising screen time and social media might be impacting attention spans, while pollutants and diet changes might be influencing neurological development.

We also need to consider if our education system is failing to accommodate children who don’t fit into traditional molds. Is the rise in diagnoses simply a reflection of societal shifts we haven’t yet caught up with?

Data Table: ADHD and Autism Prevalence

The Need for Action

Whether it's over-diagnosis or a real crisis, we must take action. Misdiagnosing children can lead to unnecessary struggles, while ignoring a real issue could leave kids without the help they need. We must address this, whether through better diagnostic criteria, more support for families, or deeper investigation into environmental influences.

The time to find answers is now. Let’s stop ignoring the problem and start working toward a solution.

Weekly Roundup – Top Articles & Commentary (Week 34, 2025)

 

Here are links to some selected articles of interest and our posts from this week;

• How Australia's Immigration Policy is Strangling Productivity
  
• Wake up Call:The explosive increase in Autism and ADHD
  
• Tesla's New Battery Could End the Lithium Era
  
• Australia Abandons Israel and Australia's Jewish Community
  
• Future Foreward:The Rise of Electric VTOL Aircraft
  

We welcome all feedback, so please feel free to submit your comments or communicate with me via email at grappysb@gmail.com or @grappysb on X.

How Australia’s Immigration Policy is Strangling Productivity

Australia's immigration system is broken, and it's dragging down our productivity. The government is holding a productivity roundtable to find strategies to stop the long decline in productivity, but immigration is conspicuously absent from the agenda. This oversight is not just an omission; it's a deliberate blind spot.

The Immigration Disconnect

Leith Van Onselen, Chief Economist for MacroBusiness, has been vocal about the government's mismanagement of immigration. He points out that while immigration doesn't necessarily lower productivity, Australia is importing low-skilled migrants. This influx places immense stress on our infrastructure and increases the burden on the existing workforce. The result? Over the past three years, household wealth has been decreasing.

The government's claim that it would run a smaller and less temporary immigration program has proven false. In reality, Australia's immigration program is larger and more temporary than ever. The numbers speak for themselves.

The Productivity Roundtable: A Missed Opportunity

The current roundtable discussions are focusing on areas like tax reform, AI, and regulation. However, they are neglecting the elephant in the room: immigration. This oversight is a classic example of how politics in Australia is more about serving vested interests than addressing the national interest.

Critics argue that this approach is akin to rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic. Without addressing the root cause—mismanaged immigration policies—the government's productivity initiatives are doomed to fail.

A Call for Real Reform

It's time for a serious rethink. Australia needs an immigration system that prioritises the skills we actually need, rather than continuing to import low-skilled labor that exacerbates our productivity problems. Until this fundamental issue is addressed, any talk of boosting productivity is just smoke and mirrors.

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Relevant Graphs:

1. Labour Productivity Comparison (Australia vs. US):

   Source: MacroBusiness

   
   
   

   Description: This graph illustrates the stagnation of Australia's labour productivity since 2015 compared to the consistent growth in the United States.

2. GDP, Productivity, and Immigration Trends:

   Source: MacroBusiness

   

   
   

   Description: This chart shows the inverse relationship between Australia's GDP per capita growth and immigration rates, highlighting the negative impact of high immigration on productivity.

3. Household Wealth Decline:

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Description: These diagrams depict the decline in Australian household net wealth over recent years,  with the strain on infrastructure due to high immigration

China Buys the Farm, and the Port Too

Source: https://www.themainewire.com/2024/05/new-map-breaks-down-chinese-ownership-of-farmland-by-state/

When a country allows foreign state-owned companies to buy up its farmland and ports, it isn’t just “foreign investment.” It’s strategy. And not ours.

The Epoch Times reports that CCP-linked Chinese companies now own hundreds of thousands of acres of US farmland, in some cases right next to military bases. Think about that for a second: Beijing won’t let a single acre of Chinese soil fall into foreign hands, but it’s perfectly happy to plant its flag on US farmland. And Washington has been letting it happen.

The concerns are obvious. Farmland isn’t just about crops. It’s about food security, control of supply chains, and potential leverage over rural economies. Add the proximity to sensitive sites—some purchases right next door to airbases and defense facilities—and you don’t need to be paranoid to see the risk. As one US legislator put it, “You don’t let your adversary buy the farm across from your missile silos.”

Now shift the spotlight to Australia. We’ve been an even easier target. For years, Chinese companies have been buying up farmland and mining assets with little resistance. Worse still was the 2015 decision to lease the Port of Darwin to a Chinese company for 99 years. Ninety-nine years! Longer than Hong Kong’s colonial lease.

During the election campaign, Anthony Albanese promised action. He talked tough about reviewing the Darwin deal. Yet since taking office? Silence. Not a word. No urgency. No plan.

So let’s ask the obvious question: Why are Western countries letting China do what China itself forbids?

This isn’t about racism, markets, or free trade. It’s about sovereignty. Food and infrastructure aren’t just assets on a balance sheet—they are national lifelines. To allow a geopolitical rival to control them is either naivety, complacency, or wilful blindness.

China plays the long game. Every acre, every port lease, every mine is a piece on the board. And while Beijing locks up its own soil from outside ownership, we’re selling ours with a smile.

Unless our leaders wake up, we may find ourselves discovering—too late—that the farm, the mines, and even the ports have already been sold.

Autopen Bombshell: Levins Warns it Could Explode Pardons

In his latest Life, Liberty & Levin segment, Mark Levin pulls no punches: the Biden autopen controversy isn’t just political theatre—it’s a looming constitutional crisis with real, explosive consequences. (see Video below)

Levin’s Core Warning: This Isn’t Over

Levin argues the autopen scandal threatens the legitimacy of a multitude of executive actions—especially pardons. If the system that affixes the president’s name is misused, every document it touches may be subject to legal and public scrutiny. It’s a ticking time bomb for anyone who thought their clemency was untouchable.

The autopen scandal isn’t contained—it’s a dormant fuse. Once investigations reveal how broadly it was used—and by whom—every pardon becomes a potential legal liability.

Why This Matters—And Why It’s Dangerous

Why It Matters: Why	y It’s Dangerous
Pardons Could Be Undermined–If issued via autopen without explicit presidential approval, they may face challenges.	Legal Uncertainty–Once the feds or Congress start probing claims of invalid execution, expect chaos.
Presidential Authority in Question–Levin highlights how power isn’t just about name—it’s about intent and oversight.	Long-Term Fallout–This isn’t disappearing fast. Legal battles could stretch for years.

Pulse Check on the Fallout

Legal analysts and Wall Street Journal-style experts note that once pardons are granted—even via autopen—they typically can’t be reversed. (Wall Street Journal) Yet Levin underscores the political and constitutional Pandora’s box this has opened. Whether or not the clemency stands, the court of public opinion and ongoing probes are heating up fast.

Final Word: A Quiet Crisis Turning Loud

Mark Levin isn’t predicting a scandal—he’s declaring one. This isn’t just ink on paper; it’s power, process, and precedent all at risk. For anyone relying on autopen-issued pardons—especially those believing they’re bulletproof—Levin’s warning should hit like a drill: you’ve been standing in the blast zone.

https://youtu.be/EiJSY-Mb7Tk?si=acSMmUysNuV17oK9 

Ivermectin, Cancer & Censorship: When "Horse Dewormer" becomes a "Cancer Cure"

Remember when ivermectin was all anyone could talk about during the pandemic? One moment, it was dismissed as a “horse dewormer” and relentlessly demonized. The next, it’s quietly being investigated for cancer. The hypocrisy is shameless!

I caught the video “Ivermectin and Cancers” by Dr. John Campbell, and it lays out the facts clearly: ivermectin isn’t some new miracle drug—it's a decades-old antiparasitic that suddenly got trashed when COVID hit. Yet dozens of studies now suggest it might induce cancer cell death via mechanisms like apoptosis, autophagy, and disrupting tumor pathways. Lab and animal research show real promise—in prostate, glioblastoma, breast, and pancreatic cancers.

Here are the cold, hard truths:

1. Millions have taken ivermectin safely for parasites—most notably in developing countries—yet suddenly it became toxic when COVID struck.

2. Claims of it being "horse paste" were never about public health—they were about controlling the narrative, probably to protect Big Pharma's vaccine and drug market.

3. Now that doctors are exploring its anticancer potential, it's safe and hopeful again. Convenient.

This isn’t just inconsistent—it’s corrupt.

It’s undeniable there's scientific merit in further exploring ivermectin’s potential. But that exploration—like any other medical advance—should be driven by evidence, not ideology. Yet, during the pandemic, virtually any off-brand solution was attacked faster than you could say “side effect.” Those same gatekeepers are now silent, letting expensive, experimental treatments dominate while cheap, accessible options get buried.

At the end of the day, we should be rooting for any drug that offers genuine hope for cancer patients. But we need transparency, open inquiry, and honesty. Not censorship masquerading as safety.

"Protect the Kids" or Spy on Adults?

You know what really makes me roll my eyes? Governments claiming they’re just “protecting the children”—when what they’re really doing is installing a digital leash around our necks.

Take this whole age verification software push. On the surface, it’s supposed to stop kids from seeing ‘inappropriate’ content. That sounds harmless enough, except:

• You can’t just verify once—time after time, you’re asked to prove your age.

• That means your online activity is tracked, categorised, and stored by the government.

• The list of “undesirable” websites is controlled by someone with power—and who’s to say that won’t expand to include political content, forums, news sites?

This isn’t just theory. This is happening now. We’ve seen it in the UK, and now our federal government in Australia is sprinting to follow suit.

I watched—and I suggest you watch—the YouTube video “The Truth About Those Age Verification Pop-Ups”. It lays it all out: what starts as “keeping kids safe” becomes “keeping tabs on adults.” Who gets to decide what’s “safe”? What “undesirable” websites even get banned next?

Let’s cut the crap:

1. Privacy isn’t negotiable. If your browsing has to be verified—repeatedly—then an intimate profile is being built. That’s not protection; that’s surveillance.

2. Censorship is never neutral. Today’s “undesirable” sites might be tomorrow’s whistleblower platforms—especially if they challenge the powers that be.

3. Adults should decide for themselves. I don’t need a digital bouncer validating every website I visit. If someone’s hiding behind protecting the kids, ask them whose rights they’re compromising next.

We’ve got the leadership of our Western democracies flirting with digital censorship in the name of safety. It’s a slippery slope. And the most vulnerable victims won’t be kids—but anyone who values a private, uncensored life online.

Sorry to sound like a broken record, but this isn’t progress. It’s control. And we’re walking right into it.

https://youtu.be/hCIo1IyykLQ?si=hUNgZHmMnvlWr909

Australia's absurd recognition of a Nonexistent State

 Let’s not sugarcoat this — Australia’s Labor government is about to gift-wrap recognition to a so-called “Palestinian state”, and it couldn’t look more ridiculous.

Let’s break down just why this move is a total farce.

1. No State Exists — Only Wishful Thinking

According to the UN’s own criteria, to be a legitimate state, you need:

• A defined territory with agreed borders

• A permanent population

• A functioning sovereign government

• The capacity to engage in diplomatic relations

• To be a peace-loving entity

Guess what? Palestine doesn’t tick any of those boxes right now. There isn’t a single, unified government—Hamas rules Gaza, the PA controls parts of the West Bank, and both are at odds with one another. No borders have been agreed upon, there's a conflict with Israel ongoing, and diplomatic consistency? Nonexistent.

2. Albanese Wants to Reward Before Conditions Are Met

Anthony Albanese wants Palestine to meet demilitarisation, recognition of Israel, and peaceful coexistence, yet he’s paving the way to recognise them first. That’s like giving someone your car before they pass the driving test and insisting they’ll obey all the traffic laws… someday.

It’s absurd. The conditions he says matter could easily just evaporate after recognition because there’s no mechanism to enforce them. It’s not just weak leadership—it’s political theatre.

3. The Timing Stinks — This Is Rewarding War, Not Peace

By fast-tracking recognition now, sweet on the heels of the Hamas-instigated war, Australia is rewarding violence. Hamas attacked Israel, sparked a conflict, and Australia applauds.

Imagine a burglar breaks in, and you hand them the keys to your house in peace. That’s exactly what this move feels like. It sends a twisted message: violence yields diplomatic recognition.

4. The Woke Choir Isn’t Thinking It Through

Yes, some will chant that this is a stand for justice, given the number of civilian deaths in Gaza. Of course, all the deaths in Gaza are due to Hamas. After all, had they not started the war, there would be no death. And they could stop the war today by returning the hostage and laying down arms. But irrespective of these arguments, without statehood fundamentals—governance, borders, peace—recognition is symbolic at best, delusional at worst. It won’t help Palestinians; it’ll give legitimacy to infighting and terror endorsements. And it erodes our credibility on the world stage.

This isn’t a debate. It's a national embarrassment.

Australia, you deserve better than world-class virtue signalling. You deserve clarity, not chaos.

Sky News' Andrew Bolt gave an excellent summary in his clip titled“‘Totally out of their depth’: Albanese and Wong humiliated after ‘bizarre’ Palestine plan”. 

Weekly Roundup – Top Articles & Commentary (Week 33, 2025)

 

Here are links to some selected articles of interest and our posts from this week; -

• Reality Check: Green Energy Isn't the Silver Bullet
  
• Australia's absurd recognition of a non-existent state
  
• "Protect the Kids" or "Spy on Adults"
  
• Ivermectin, Cancer & Censorship: When a "Horse Dewormer" bceomes a "Cancer Cure"
  
• Autopen Bombshell: Levin Warns It Could Explode Pardons
  
• China Buys the Farm and the Port Too
  

We welcome all feedback, so please feel free to submit your comments or communicate with me via email at grappysb@gmail.com or @grappysb on X.

Reality Check: Green Energy Isn’t the Silver Bullet

So I caught a clip of Bjørn Lomborg on The Rubin Report—titled “Scientist Destroys Green Energy Narrative w/ Facts in Minutes”—and it hits like a cold bucket of water. Here’s the honest tea: solar and wind might sound cheap, but in reality? They're unreliable, problematic, and nowhere near the complete solution.

Lomborg lays it out plain: despite being pitched as the great cheap energy fix, solar and wind depend on the weather. That means pay-up-front costs, massive subsidies, storage headaches, and grid instability. Not exactly the perfect formula.

What’s worse is how governments force-feed these renewables as the answer to climate change without considering the trade-offs: blackouts, higher energy prices, and unreliable supply.

Instead, Lomborg argues for a pragmatic approach: keep natural gas and nuclear firmly on the table. These sources deliver reliable, around-the-clock energy with minimal emissions. That gives us real progress—without crippling reliability or wrecking the economy.

He also drives home a point that few are willing to accept: lifting people out of poverty is one of the most effective climate policies available. Wealthy societies are better equipped to handle environmental threats—and they accidentally create better environmental outcomes. Weird, but true.

So yes, let’s continue investing in renewables—smartly and cautiously. But don’t pretend they’re a panacea. If we want sane climate policy, we have to be honest: not everything green is good, and alternative energy isn’t free.

Proud to Be an RWNJ (Right Wing Nut Job)

Social media is nothing if not blunt. Most of us float happily in little ponds of like-minded friends, swapping ideas and memes. Then, out of the weeds, some stranger surfaces, sprays outrage in all directions, and fires the old insult: Right Wing Nut Job.

Apparently, that’s supposed to shut me up.

Instead, I’ll take it as a compliment. Being called an RWNJ in 2025 is a bit like being accused of believing in gravity — it simply means you haven’t bought into the fashionable nonsense peddled by the Wokerati.

So yes, I confess: I am an RWNJ. Here’s why.

I believe…

• Equality actually means equality — every human being is equal regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, religion, ancestry, or gender. And yes, that means equal under the law and in every civilised interaction.

• Inherited guilt is medieval thinking — no one carries the sins of their ancestors, not personally, not as part of some group.

• Laws aren’t mood-based suggestions — they should be enforced the same way for everyone, every time. A law you don’t enforce isn’t a law; it’s virtue-signalling wallpaper.

• Level playing field, not level finish line — society should offer equal opportunity, but what people do with it is up to them. Outcomes will — and should — differ.

• Help should be a hand up, not a free ride — we care for those in genuine need, but if you can work, you should contribute.

• Taxes are everyone’s job — kept as low as possible, fair to all, and never designed so that the less well-off subsidise the better-off.

Cue the shrieking from the social justice choir: But what about people disadvantaged from birth? The wrong gender? The wrong postcode? The wrong… everything?!

Patience. We’ll get there.

This is just the scene-setter. Over the next few posts, I’ll go after the sacred cows one by one: gender fluidity, indigenous rights, racism, climate change, media bias, lawfare, antisemitism — and the great moral black hole created by identity politics and moral relativism.

I’m not here to “open a conversation.” I’m here to say what many people think but are told they’re not allowed to speak.

Buckle up. This ride won’t have seatbelts.

Karma Comes Knocking

You know that old line—“what goes around, comes around”? Well, it seems Karma has finally laced up her boots and gone door-knocking in Democrat territory. And she’s not being subtle about it.

Victor Davis Hanson nails it in his recent YouTube piece, "Rogue Prosecutors’ Fate: What Goes Around, Comes Around". After years of Democrats weaponising the legal system to derail Trump, dragging him through courtrooms with trumped-up charges, turning prosecutors into political operatives, the tide is finally turning. Those same prosecutors who tried to kill off Trump’s political future are now feeling the burn. And not in the Bernie Sanders sense.

Let’s not forget what we’ve witnessed: a series of legally shaky, blatantly political cases rushed to court with the transparent goal of damaging Trump before the 2024 election. The charges were paper-thin. The timing? Suspiciously convenient. The outcomes? Predictably collapsing under the weight of their own dishonesty.

But now? The narrative has flipped. These rogue prosecutors are being investigated, exposed, and in some cases, sued or sanctioned. Some are already out of jobs. Others are lawyering up faster than you can say “lawfare.” Accountability, it turns out, is not just for conservatives.

And the best part? Trump won anyway.

This wasn’t just about Donald Trump; it was about democracy, law, and the slow death of public trust in institutions. Americans watched the justice system used like a baseball bat in a back alley brawl. But now the spotlight’s swung back the other way, and it’s not flattering for the people who thought they were untouchable.

Victor Davis Hanson’s warning is clear: if justice becomes a political tool, it will eventually boomerang. And it has.

Poetic justice? You bet. Let’s hope this reckoning sets a precedent, because the law should be blind, not partisan.

Dylan vs Berlin - A Songwriter Showdown for the Ages

 

You know how these things start.

Over a casual coffee (or something stronger), a mate throws out: “Dylan’s the greatest songwriter of all time!” And just like that, your day’s derailed and your brain starts revving like a motorbike stuck in first gear.

Sure, Dylan’s a genius. No argument there. But the greatest? What about Irving Berlin?

Cue this post.

Let’s put these two lyrical titans in the ring and see who walks away with the crown—or at least a harmonica or a grand piano.

Round 1: The Old Master – Irving Berlin

Born in 1888, Berlin practically invented the American songbook. The man wrote over 1,500 songs—that’s not a typo—and gave us classics like:

• White Christmas

• God Bless America

• Puttin’ on the Ritz

• There’s No Business Like Show Business

You could argue that he scored the entire 20th century in sheet music.

Berlin couldn’t actually read or write music formally. He played only in one key (F# major, if you’re wondering) and used a custom piano with a lever to shift the pitch.

Verdict: A wizard with a typewriter and a piano that cheated.

Round 2: The Nobel Laureate – Bob Dylan

Fast-forward to the 1960s. Enter Dylan: the voice of a generation with a nose for poetry and a harmonica that wouldn’t quit.

He gave us:

• Blowin’ in the Wind

• Like a Rolling Stone

• The Times They Are A-Changin’

• And a Nobel Prize in Literature, just for fun

Dylan took folk, stirred in rock, added politics, and spat out verses that professors still pretend to understand.

He was cryptic, grumpy, and allergic to interviews. In other words, the perfect artist.

Verdict: The man made rhyming “jugglers and clowns” with “heels on the ground” sound profound. That’s talent.

Round 3: Cultural Impact

• Berlin’s songs were sung by everyone from Bing Crosby to Barack Obama (okay, maybe not sung, but definitely played at events).

• Dylan’s lyrics became protest chants and high school essays, often in the same week.

One soundtracked World War II and America’s rise.
The other was the sound of rebellion and change.

Let’s call this one a draw.

Final Verdict:

So who wins? Depends on what mood you're in.

Feeling festive or patriotic? Berlin’s your guy.
Feeling moody, revolutionary, or just in need of a harmonica solo? Call Dylan.

Both changed music. Both changed culture.
And neither would return your calls, probably.

So in honour of my mate’s misguided certainty, I hereby declare it a tie.
One with a top hat, the other with a tambourine.

Let’s just be glad they didn’t try a duet.

Western Media act as Hamas' stooges

Let’s talk about the latest media-fueled fairy tale making the rounds: the claim that Israel is using food as a weapon and deliberately starving Gaza’s civilians. It’s a dangerous narrative that’s been amplified by outlets desperate to push their anti-Israel agenda — and the sad part is, it’s working.

Here’s the kicker: it’s all false.

If you watched the YouTube video “Inside the IDF ‘Aid Massacre’ That Never Happened”, you’ll know the media has spun this narrative into an absolute lie. The premise? Israel intentionally blocked food aid to Gaza, using hunger as a tactical weapon in their ongoing war with Hamas. The evidence? None.

What the media won’t tell you is that Israel has been actively facilitating humanitarian aid to Gaza. They’ve allowed food convoys through, opened crossings, and even provided medical supplies. But here’s the part they leave out: Hamas — the terrorist regime running Gaza — has been hoarding and rerouting the aid to fund their war effort. Instead of distributing food to the population, Hamas is stockpiling it to maintain control. They've even been caught selling supplies to fund their terrorist activities.

The truth is simple: Israel is not starving Gaza's civilians. Hamas, on the other hand, is starving them of the basics of life to maintain its control and propaganda war against Israel.

In the video, IDF officers explain how their military is going to great lengths to avoid civilian casualties. They’ve been dropping leaflets, sending text messages, and even calling civilians to warn them of upcoming strikes. But the media doesn’t want to talk about that. Instead, they’d rather amplify Hamas's cries of starvation, which only serve to distract from the real issue: Hamas's use of human shields and its exploitation of its own people.

When the media repeats this false narrative without providing the full context, they become complicit in spreading propaganda. They don't care about the truth; they care about the story that fits their agenda. It’s all part of the campaign to delegitimise Israel and paint it as the bad guy, no matter the cost.

Let’s be clear: the truth is out there, and it's getting buried by the very people who should be reporting it. If you want the whole story — the one the media doesn't want you to hear — watch the video, dig deeper, and think critically about what you're being told.

Hamas is using food as a weapon, not Israel. And until we stop letting the media manipulate us with lies, the cycle will just continue.

Here is one of the video's exposing the facts.

Weekly Roundup – Top Articles & Commentary (Week 32, 2025)

 

 

Here are links to some selected articles of interest and our posts from this week;

• Russiagate Episode 3: What Has Been Revealed So Far
• The March of the Machines Continues
• Australia's Shameful Display
  
• Western Media Acts as Hamas' Stooges
  
• Karma Comes Knocking
  
• Proud to Be a RWNJ (Right Wing Nut Job)
  

We welcome all feedback, so please feel free to submit your comments or communicate with me via email at grappysb@gmail.com or @grappysb on X.