The West Report

Aussies are being priced out of their own country while foreign investors and institutional landlords laugh all the way to the bank. The latest move? Tax breaks for BlackRock, Vanguard, and offshore billionaires to snap up housing stock, turning home ownership into a distant dream for young Australians. Meanwhile, the pollies in Canberra. Labor and Liberal continue to prioritise donors over democracy. Want to buy a house? Good luck competing against super funds and overseas investors who don’t even live here. Want affordable rent? Too bad, the system is rigged to keep you paying off someone else’s mortgage forever. David Pocock is asking the right question: is housing for wealth creation or strong communities? The answer, if you follow the money, is pretty clear. The real fix? It’s staring us in the face, but there’s no political will to make it happen.

Trump's inane trade war will hit US consumers - inflation, plus the world economy. Why is he doing it? Political bribes, sorry donations, data is out, and we check Rex Patrick's FOI jihad. Where will we dumping that American nuclear waste? Summary created by Chatgpt:Donald Trump has launched a trade war, imposing tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China, and Europe. These tariffs are effectively taxes that push up prices on food, fuel, and goods, hurting both businesses and consumers. Markets have reacted negatively, with rising inflation likely to impact Australia through higher costs and reduced demand from China—our biggest trading partner. The video warns that escalating tensions could even lead to military conflict, with Australia, as usual, backing the US. Additionally, it highlights concerns over Australia's role in nuclear waste disposal under the AUKUS deal. The message: trade wars benefit no one.

This video critiques the Israeli government and its handling of conflicts in Gaza and beyond. It claims that Israel uses aggressive public relations (called "hasbara") to justify its actions and silence critics. The video discusses how political and media narratives are shaped to focus on issues like anti-Semitism while downplaying other crises, such as domestic violence or oppression in other regions. It highlights perceived hypocrisy and double standards in global politics and calls out Australian media and politics for being influenced by external agendas. The speaker urges more focus on truth, peace, and fair representation in discussions about these issues.(Video summary by Chat-GPT)

The election season has begun, and Albo’s off to a rocky start. From flying cash and poll slumps to media manipulation and identity politics, we break down the key battles Labor faces against Dutton and a hostile media landscape. Will Albo turn it around, or is this the Coalition’s race to lose? Watch now to unpack the drama, distractions, and high-stakes decisions shaping Australia’s future.

It's hard to take the Coalition's nuclear energy policy seriously, so we didn't. And frankly, why would they put taxpayers on the hook for the biggest public funded project in history when renewables are crowding private investment en masse?

Government's secret plan for an oil shock was released to Rex Patrick under FOI. Forget the Covid toilet paper crisis! Makes energy transition, decentralisation of the grid, even more urgent.

Senate mayhem, Albo, Peter Dutton, Tony Abbott, Scott Morrison, Simon Birmingham, Penny Wong, Kim Williams ABC, Angus Taylor, Lidia Thorpe, Chris Bowen.

Latest data shows carbon capture & storage (CCS) is a scam. Why are foreign multinational gas exporters getting subsidies from Australian taxpayers for tech that doesn't work?Westy talks about the 7,000 protestors who gathered in Newcastle to blockade the coal port, demanding an end to new fossil fuel projects. But there’s more to the story—like the $14.5 billion of taxpayer-funded subsidies flowing into the pockets of fossil fuel exporters, often for projects that don’t even deliver on their promises (hello, Chevron’s Gorgon CCS debacle).

Labor & Liberal are shoving this 'electoral reform' through with nary a parliamentary inquiry to entrench their political duopoly as more voters opt for Greens, Teals and other independents.

Bridget puts shade on Upgrade Albo, a surge in kowtowing to the Donald, the RBA blames students and tourists for inflation. It's a surfeit of scams.

Donald Trump is the "Greatest con-artist in the history of the world" says 3x biographer David Cay Johnston. Is a Trump victory any worse for Australia than Kamala Harris? US Election teaser.

What is behind the media beat-up "Upgrade Albo"? Is corruption is endemic? Is this a media beat-up, and will it engulf the political system in Australia?

It's an easy fix for renters, prices; it's fair for landlords. Do we need Lydia Thorpe to storm Parliament and get the job done?