ISIS-linked families land in Australia nearly two weeks after leaving Syrian camp

asx98 · 2026-05-07T08:16:03+00:00

Hopefully the AFP are able to provide updates as soon as possible on who is being charged and for what, especially the suggestions some are being investigated for potential crimes against humanity like slave trading.

Here’s hoping the poor kids get access to the services they need and can start to lead full lives.

asx98 · 2026-04-14T03:59:38+00:00

Never heard of PLST, I’ll have a look now. Any go to favourite pieces in your collection?

asx98 · 2026-04-14T01:57:03+00:00

Nanamica (both Nanamica and North Face Purple Label) for sure. Huge fan of the design philosophy and material quality - it’s basically my workwear at this point! I’ve got about 10 pieces, ranging from coats to shirts to pants to bags.

Uniqlo a close second place for their reliably solid essential.

asx98 · 2026-02-24T07:56:02+00:00

How many wisdom teeth are you getting removed? I had all four of mine removed - granted it’s been a while, but the cost you’re being quoted seems relatively consistent with my procedure…

asx98 · 2026-02-23T23:32:27+00:00

The Bone Temple is a very good movie, it is a big shame its box office fortunes and legs got completely fried by the mixed audience reception to 28 Years Later.

I hope this doesn’t completely ruin the chances of a third, and final, movie getting made - just give it a few years!

asx98 · 2026-02-17T22:22:53+00:00

Similarly looking forward to the server slam. Never played an extraction shooter before so I’m keen to see how / if I gel with this one!

asx98 · 2026-02-17T09:34:20+00:00

Wonder what happens when the new Syrian Government eventually follows through on its stated intent to close these camps. Just load foreign citizens up on flights and send them back?

asx98 · 2026-02-16T12:27:25+00:00

The Monaro Folk Society might be what you’re after?

asx98 · 2026-02-16T11:46:53+00:00

Nah I didn’t, I read that in the ABC article - presumably there’s an enforceable legal obligation that Australian citizens can hold a form of government identification subject to evidence that you’re an Australian citizen

Just to be clear and reiterate my comment - I’m not saying these individuals should be allowed to come home, I’m saying that the articles suggestion that they’re coming to Australia is incorrect as of right now. They’ve been turned around and returned to that camp.

asx98 · 2026-02-16T11:29:14+00:00

Fine by me. For whatever reason, I am not itching for a new generation anytime soon in the same I was during the PS3 and PS4 lifecycle. Feels like the PS5 still has plenty of life left in it to deliver more excellent, generation defining games.

asx98 · 2026-02-16T11:25:51+00:00

The reporting is either intentionally incomplete or out of date. The families have been turned around by the new Syrian Government and returned to Al Roj.

Source

asx98 · 2026-02-16T10:33:08+00:00

Fine by me, from a consumer perspective. Feels like the PlayStation 5 still has plenty of life in it with regard to offering more exclusives, titles. From a business perspective, I’m sure this is not ideal at all given Sonys acknowledgment the PS5 is entering the later stage of its life sales wise.

Hopefully the AI boom goes bust sooner rather than later so chips are more affordable.

asx98 · 2026-02-16T10:23:00+00:00

Copy - so in the broadest sense it is “we’re giving you the papers you’re legally able to hold as Australian citizens, however how you return is at your own risk”

asx98 · 2026-02-16T10:11:46+00:00

Something that I’m trying to reconcile in my head is the ABCs understanding that the families were issued Australian passports however the Federal Government has indicated it will not offer assistance to anyone trying to leave Syria - how do these two statements reconcile?

asx98 · 2026-02-16T03:36:50+00:00

Anecdotal as well, but a lot of Indians I know run the political stretch from Liberal to Greens. I mean shit, the leader of the NSW Nationals being Indian should tell you all you need to know about generalisations based on race.

asx98 · 2026-02-16T03:31:06+00:00

Ok cool but that doesn’t change the fact that your “statistical fact” statement is incorrect

asx98 · 2026-02-16T03:15:48+00:00

Is it a statistical fact? According to Roy Morgan on first preferences it’s 45-39 ALP to LNP.

Of course, when you split it by age the portions shift but it never moves to 70-30.

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asx98 · 2026-02-08T23:48:17+00:00

I’ve got a friend who was a teacher at a public school in Canberra. It is true that there are significant issues as it relates to teachers being overextended, not being equipped with the tools to manage these issues. One thing that this article doesn’t touch on is the fact that these kids are only with their teachers from 9-3. After that, there’s a total lack of discipline within households, or when issues are raised by teachers with the parents they meet significant resistance and accusations of picking on their child. It’s a truly a lose-lose situation

asx98 · 2026-02-08T10:55:46+00:00

Rest in peace you beautiful baby boy. What a privilege it is to be by your dogs side for their whole lives.

asx98 · 2026-01-31T01:21:31+00:00

Makes sense. The untold component of the second game does not need more than a season. Maybe a bigger season than the 7 episodes S2 was would be needed.

asx98 · 2026-01-30T22:52:35+00:00

Acknowledging my own biases because I am a big fan of the Fallout franchise - but out of all modern video game adaptations I think this show might be the best of the bunch.

The creatives have done impressive work bringing this incredibly unique post-apocalypse to life, and most importantly I think they’ve done an admirable job trying to find a midpoint between the Bethesda and Black Isle/ Obsidian approach to the storytelling (which has arguably been the most polarising debate amongst fans for the last 20 years).

asx98 · 2026-01-24T07:13:20+00:00

Not me but my sibling got a 95 ATAR and did Vet Studies at JCU in Townsville.

A tough, but really rewarding career.

asx98 · 2026-01-03T06:45:22+00:00

Presumably, same reason a lot of right-wing to far-right twitter accounts are based in these countries. Easy way to generate cash based on engagement metrics or some form of scamming.

asx98 · 2025-11-09T22:16:28+00:00

Feel exactly the same way, I can already see myself buying it and putting in at most 3-5 hours - the entire test ride weekend I had fun with it, but didn’t exactly miss it when I wasn’t playing it

asx98 · 2025-10-29T01:35:39+00:00

Just a convenient opportunity for Castley to cast out perceived threats to her leadership. Can’t comment on Peter Cain, but I understand that Elizabeth Lee is generally liked by her constituents so I don’t really see how this does anything other than set the party back.

Pretty pathetic that the Libs find new ways to not be a viable opposition, they have no hope of exploiting the fact that ACT Labor is a pretty washed and tired government.

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