Jock Cheetham

Journalist, cyclist, Zen Dudeist... tribalism, Islamism, Indonesia.

Senior lecturer in journalism, Charles Sturt University (Bathurst). My views alone...

[Australia Institute @TheAusInstitute]

Need proof Big Gas is ripping Australians off?

Inpex exported ~$54 billion in gas from the NT

Inpex also HASN'T PAID A CENT in
❌Royalties
❌Petroleum Resource Rent Tax
❌Company Tax

🎙️Executive Director Richard Denniss

[Australia Institute @TheAusInstitute]

The Environment Minister Murray Watt will approve the 50-year extension of one of the world’s biggest fossil fuel projects, Woodside's North West Shelf.

Along with releasing 4bn tonnes of emissions, this decision will result in $215bn worth of gas given away royalty-free #auspol

[Jock Cheetham @JockCheetham]

Nominate the number of days from a federal election until the first devastating disappointment by a Labor government. This time it was May 3 to 28 = 25
On May 28, this travesty of decision making:
https://t.co/O1MOVvA62S

Suck it up, Australia. These guys are on the other side.

[Jock Cheetham @JockCheetham]

@mom_omega @khloekardashian @DrStevenGreer @X @elonmusk This is a very funny satire. Thank you.

[Jock Cheetham @JockCheetham]

@DuncanWatson8 @TinaMQ And Larissa Behrendt I recall

[Jock Cheetham @JockCheetham]

@sejaalzaidi You don't have to imagine. Albo has a beer and he is very popular in Marrickville and surrounds. https://t.co/91EhqBqmp5

[Jock Cheetham @JockCheetham]

Motoring reporter job: https://t.co/85DzwBHUDp

[Jock Cheetham @JockCheetham]

@PeterCronau @PhillipAdams_1 Not too fawning though, please...

[Jock Cheetham @JockCheetham]

Have you seen the movie The Return of the Sub-Editors: Zombie Apocalypse of Red Pens? ... Believe it or not, LINA (Local and Independent News Association) is looking for a number of senior and junior sub-editors.

[Jock Cheetham @JockCheetham]

ACM's regional journalism cadetship program for 2024 has opened for applications. There are 10 positions in large, regional city newsrooms plus The Canberra Times across NSW, Victoria, Tasmania and the ACT.
https://t.co/p6LAIszhAZ

[Jock Cheetham @JockCheetham]

I've set up a Bathurst For Yes Voice info account and the first post is a grab from @ShireenMorrisMs, constitutional expert, speaking at a local event.
https://t.co/VSTH3w2DGS

[Jock Cheetham @JockCheetham]

Dr Shireen Morris is Australia's leading expert on a constitutional voice to parliament (PhD + several books + involvement/experience). Here's Shireen taking to TikTok to make the case. @ShireenMorrisMs

https://t.co/WcJDA8zLJ2

[Jock Cheetham @JockCheetham]

@Lightni12092685 You're one tough hombre.

[ulurustatement @ulurustatement]

OUR NEW AD IS LIVE!

You’re the Voice that will make history.

On 14 October, we know we all can stand together with the power to be powerful.

#HistoryIsCalling, so #VoteYes. Are you in? John Farnham is.

#UluruStatement #StayTrue2Uluru #YoureTheVoice #VoteYes

[Jock Cheetham @JockCheetham]

Awesome book! Creative, clever, hilarious...

[Tracy Sorensen @Squawkingalah]

Watch out! Diseased organs at war! Peter Craven’s review in today’s Australian. #thevitals #battlemetaphor #fuckcancer #brca1

[Jock Cheetham @JockCheetham]

@kamingock Would you consider rephrasing or reissuing your tweet (or your X) in light of the fact that journalism is still being taught at Charles Sturt, Bathurst? People can still live, study and work in regional NSW, including doing journalism.

[Pan Macmillan Aus @MacmillanAus]

From the author of The Lucky Galah, comes another inventive, playful and thought-provoking exploration of very human stories from non-human perspectives. THE VITALS by Tracy Sorensen is out now.
https://t.co/zVcI6jwPDn

[Jock Cheetham @JockCheetham]

Nicole, my PhD student, is looking to interview foreign corros: "My research explores the journalistic, legal and psychological aspects of reporting in conflict countries. I'm looking for [FCs] based in Australia, Myanmar or US." To help Nicole, contact [email protected]

[Charles Perkins Centre @CPC_usyd]

Congrats to Tracy Sorensen @Squawkingalah our 2019 Judy Harris Writer in Residence on publication of 'The Vitals' @MacmillanAus

'The Vitals quivers with life. It is thrillingly visceral and deeply moving – literally' Prof Steve Simpson @eatlikeanimals

📚 https://t.co/GKs7RhWLp4

[Jock Cheetham @JockCheetham]

My friend @Squawkingalah (Tracy Sorensen) is launching her highly anticipated second novel, The Vitals, in Bathurst on Sunday August 13! There's also a Sydney launch on the evening of Thursday August 10 at the Charles Perkins Centre, USyd... What a star! https://t.co/Zl04Mb0U5p