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[Michael Shellenberger @shellenberger]

Germany was the powerhouse of Europe. Now, it is killing itself. Industrial output is 24% lower what it should be. Mass migration is bankrupting the state and destroying the culture. Thugs beat up reporters who dare ask questions. The Left manipulates guilt to destroy the West.

[John Walter @J_Walter23]

Genuine question.

Is this simply a strategic direction I don't understand, or are these decisions being made with a broader corporate objective in mind?

Because from the outside, it's difficult to reconcile the retail changes, the proposed National Tote model and the apparent erosion of TAB's competitive advantages #SadToSee

[sammy2000 @KentuckysaChris]

@heidimur Where Wally ?

[sammy2000 @KentuckysaChris]

@Thomo_Grant Sun are afl money pit

[The Daily Telegraph @dailytelegraph]

A NSW Police officer allegedly led the highway patrol on a reckless pursuit reaching speeds over 200km/h while off duty, before his Mercedes was stopped by spike strips and he was arrested by his colleagues ➡️ https://t.co/LW2xYgpsuX

Get the news first with The Daily Telegraph app: https://t.co/It3JLBNjhC

[sammy2000 @KentuckysaChris]

@bmracingclub Never will get finish and cost blow out end up
High rise house

[Chris Fawcett @chrisgambler247]

'New report claims black market gambling has more than tripled to nearly £17 billion since 2019'

This is before the Gambling Commission rubber stamped financial risk checks. Less than a decade ago the UK online betting market was the best in the world.
https://t.co/fIHeObUij5

[Dr. Maalouf ‏ @realMaalouf]

The real genocide and ethnic cleansing that no one talks about:

Christian population in Iraq (2003): 1.5M
Christian population in Iraq (today): 100k

Christian population in Syria (2010): 2M
Christian population in Syria (today): 300k

[Dan Wolken @DanWolken]

Gambling syndicates are causing mayhem in horse racing by using algorithms to make huge, last-second bets that crush odds for regular players.

Inside the world of Computer Assisted Wagering and why racetracks can’t (won’t) stop it. For @yahoosports https://t.co/3yqDjrLouf

[Mario Nawfal @MarioNawfal]

🇦🇺 Australia calls itself a sunburnt country. It's also one of the driest, most resource-constrained landmasses on earth.

12.6 million non-citizen arrivals since 2008. The animation makes it look exactly like what it is.

[Aus Integrity @QBCCIntegrity]

BREAKING: Housing Australia says 48,000 non-citizen migrant first homebuyers have used 5 per cent deposit scheme. TAX PAYERS are funding homes for non-citizens. Absolute crime. https://t.co/1MfJ1bcA94

[Nick shirley @nickshirleyy]

True.

Most 20-year-olds are actually starting life behind the starting line. They accumulate student loan debt, graduate with a useless degree, and can’t get a job paying above $60,000

Meanwhile, fraudsters defraud the government, making millions

Stopping fraud will benefit my generation more than any other as our dollar gets devalued and we have less money to put in the markets to hedge against inflation

The idea that a foreigner can start a “business” that collects welfare dollars from taxpayers while 20-year-old college graduates can’t get a good paying job is unbelievable

End the fraud.

[Wall Street Mav @WallStreetMav]

Australia imports most of it's diesel, gasoline and jet fuel from South Korea and Singapore.

So what happens when South Korea and Singapore are not getting enough oil from the Persian Gulf? They stop exports to Australia.

Australia used to have 8 refineries 25 years ago. Now there are only 2. Government policies for "climate change" have made it impossible to operate without subsidies. As a result, Australia is entirely unprepared for shortages.

Truckers are being stranded in Australia, food deliveries are not happening to grocery stores. The supply chain is breaking down.

[Cutting Comment.com @mindmodeller]

https://t.co/Gkh9DVWjuM

Once you concede the foundational anti-gambling premise — that betting is primarily a social hazard to be managed and preferably reduced — the argument is structurally over. You are not an advocate for racing

@AtTheRaces @AKBets @RacingPost @gondorffhenry

[Drew Pavlou 🇦🇺🇺🇸🇺🇦🇹🇼 @DrewPavlou]

NDIS EXPOSED: Massive 52 minute investigation with @PeteZogoulas into Australia's immense disability fraud crisis.

This is Minnesota on a national scale. The NDIS budget - now approaching $50 billion a year - is closing in on Australia's entire military budget, and there is so much fraud in the system that the official government regulator told the Australian Senate there are not enough judges in Australia to try all known cases of fraud. The entire Australian legal system would collapse if they tried.

Up to 99% of alleged NDIS fraud goes unprosecuted. Out of over 7,000 tip-offs alleging fraud in the March quarter of 2025, just 16 cases (0.22%) were prosecuted.

So alleged scammers don't even bother to hide abuse.

To give you just one example: we visited a West Sydney NDIS provider operating out of the exact same address as a previous NDIS business the Australian government shut down for fraud four months ago. They were using the same accountant and THE EXACT SAME PHONE NUMBERS!

When we confronted them on camera, the owners physically assaulted us, smashed $800 worth of @PeteZogoulas's equipment, and staff screamed "RETARD" at us.

These people work in disability care.

Very legitimate and professional disability service business.

Watch the whole thing now. This is just the tip of the iceberg.

[The Straight | Racing. Wagering. Breeding. @TheStraightonX]

Australia’s thoroughbred foal crop has dropped to just over 11,000 foals, less than half the size of its 1989 peak, as the industry’s contraction continues despite a slight improvement in live foal rates.

Story by @rowe_tim.

https://t.co/VZH7JdR7fT

[ANTZ🧠👀💥⚖💯💰🥇🏉🐎🍻🍾🥂🇳🇿📈🥃🌏🏟✈🏏 @allovertheform]

Opinion: The Critical Importance of the International Market to New Zealand Racing and Breeding

Background

It is a well-established fact that the New Zealand thoroughbred racing and breeding sector is heavily reliant on international markets. The export of horses represents a principal source of revenue and liquidity and serves as a key mechanism for maintaining New Zealand’s competitive position and reputation in global bloodstock markets.

Proposed Export Levy Increase

New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing is currently considering an increase in the export levy applied to horses departing New Zealand, from the current fee of $450 to amounts reportedly approaching $5,000. While the stated objective is to secure additional funding for domestic racing operations, such a proposal raises significant commercial, operational, and reputational risks.

Commercial Analysis

Market Dependency – The New Zealand racing and breeding sector is not a self-contained domestic market. International buyers constitute the principal source of liquidity in yearling sales and bloodstock transactions. Imposing a materially increased levy is likely to inhibit international participation, reduce transaction volumes, and constrain market confidence.

Comparative Jurisdictional Context – By way of comparison, Australia charges approximately $550, the United Kingdom £196, and Ireland €234. These jurisdictions possess larger domestic markets and deeper financial infrastructure than New Zealand. A levy approaching $5,000 would place New Zealand at a material competitive disadvantage, potentially diverting buyers to alternative jurisdictions.

Economic Consequences – International buyers operate within a competitive global market. Disproportionate or punitive levies are likely to discourage participation, reduce revenue inflows, and negatively affect the valuation and marketability of New Zealand-bred horses. Accordingly, the proposed increase could materially undermine the industry’s financial sustainability rather than enhance it.

Governance and Operational Considerations

From a governance perspective, any regulatory action that materially restricts or penalises international trade carries inherent risk. Decision-makers must carefully consider both intended and unintended consequences. Policy measures must be proportionate, market-sensitive, and aligned with the commercial realities of the sector. Failure to do so exposes the governing body to criticism from stakeholders, reputational harm, and potential adverse economic outcomes for the industry as a whole.

Conclusion and Recommendations

The international market is not ancillary to the New Zealand thoroughbred sector; it is fundamental. Any policy designed to raise domestic funding must be carefully calibrated to avoid impairing the mechanisms through which international engagement occurs. It is recommended that:

The governing body conduct a formal risk and impact assessment regarding any proposed export levy adjustment.
Comparative analysis with other major racing jurisdictions be undertaken to ensure competitiveness is maintained.

Stakeholder consultation with breeders, owners, and industry participants continue to ensure policy decisions are informed, proportionate, and commercially viable.

In summary, protecting and facilitating the international market is essential to the survival, reputation, and long-term economic health of New Zealand racing and breeding. Any decision that undermines this market risks significant and material adverse consequences.

[Wall Street Apes @WallStreetApes]

A “rocket company” is registered at a residential address in a rundown DC area and received $4 million dollars from the DOD

The location is right next to a 7-Eleven and is very clearly not manufacturing rockets

David Khait “Obviously, this is blatant fraud.”

[Alan Gobbi @polarcritter]

Horse racing’s deal with a gambling devil ends just as you might expect in B.C. https://t.co/1iR4if5clj

[Volcaholic 🌋 @volcaholic1]

🇮🇩 The Indonesian government has begun sealing forestry sites in Sumatra after catastrophic floods and landslides swept through the region.

Massive piles of logs and debris carried by the floods have intensified concerns that years of deforestation made the disaster far worse.

At least 964 people were killed and 262 are missing.