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The Yarn Investigations
@TheYarnTracked since Aug 2026
Observed Aug 7, 2026 · staleModeled revenue
Australian investigative journalism, FOI investigations, governm.
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Identity, tiers, posts, and visible counts come from the latest public Patreon observation. Growth compares available public snapshots. Revenue is labeled observed only when Patreon exposes it; otherwise it is modeled from public membership and tier signals.
About US$60 using the Aug 7 reference rate. Converted from AUD at the European Central Bank reference rate published for Aug 7.Paid members
4
growth unavailable
Total audience
11
incl. free followers
Estimated monthly gross
AUD 85
AUD 68–102 modeled range
Starting price
AUD 5/mo
6 membership tiers
Membership tiers
Where the 11 observed tier members sit
AUD 063.6%AUD 1518.2%
Largest observed tier is AUD 0 Free— the bar only uses public tier patron counts.
AUD 0/moFree763.6% of observed tier members
AUD 5/moSupport The Yarn19.1% of observed tier members
AUD 15/moInvestigation Member218.2% of observed tier members
AUD 50/moFoundation Member19.1% of observed tier members
AUD 100/moPatron00% of observed tier members
AUD 250/moBenefactor00% of observed tier members
Growth signals — The Yarn Investigations
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Membership4 paid members · past 30 days
454
Aug 20263 weeks trackedNow
The Yarn Investigations4 members · AUD 85/mo
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Paid members in Recommended cohort
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Ranking data · includes stale rows| Rank | Creator and why included | Paid members | Gap vs The Yarn Investigations | Freshness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 |  AuthentiCityNewsCategory, audience, pricing & cadence | 6 | 2 more | Aug 15, 2026 |
| #3 |  Investors toolkitNewsCategory, audience, pricing & cadence | 6 | 2 more | Aug 7, 2026 |
| #5 | The Yarn InvestigationsProfileNewsPaid members position in Recommended cohort | 4 | Reference | Aug 7, 2026Stale |
| #5 |  Your True Crime LibraryNewsCategory, audience, pricing & cadence | 4 | Same value | Aug 7, 2026 |
| #7 |  WATCH_DOGS UNITEDNewsCategory, audience, pricing & cadence | 1 | 3 fewer | Aug 7, 2026 |
The rank uses the full fixed cohort. This table shows up to five creators around The Yarn Investigations; the coverage summary above still counts everyone.
What they publish
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Article Latest postAUD 5 tier & upApple’s direct approach to Albanese revealed through Freedom of InformationLatest post Locked Apple’s direct approach to Albanese revealed through Freedom of Information Yesterday
Yesterday at Aug 7 crawl 0 likes 0 commentsNine FOI requests are now underway.Explore more Nine FOI requests are now underway. Locked Nine FOI requests are now underway. 4 days ago Freedom of Information investigations can become expensive very quickly when one person is trying to fund them alone. Individual requests may attract application charges, processing fees and review costs. Some agencies release hundreds or thousands of pages that then need to be examined, compared with public statements and followed up with further requests. One investigation can easily lead to several more. This Patreon is designed to spread that cost across a community. A modest contribution from each member can collectively build a serious investigation fund. Instead of relying on one perArticle4 days ago at Aug 7 crawlAUD 5 tier & up 0 0
Welcome to The Yarn InvestigationsFreedom of Information investigations can become expensive very quickly when one person is trying to fund them alone. Individual requests maArticle4 days ago at Aug 7 crawlPublic 0 0
Apple’s private approach to Albanese revealed through FOIApple chief executive Tim Cook personally requested a phone call with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to discuss online safety and upcomingArticleYesterday at Aug 7 crawlPublic 0 0More than 40 FOI requests now lodgedThe Yarn has now lodged more than 40 Freedom of Information requests across Commonwealth departments, regulators and ministerial offices. ThImageYesterday at Aug 7 crawlAUD 5 tier & up 0 0
Investigation updateYesterday Investigation update Locked Investigation update Yesterday The Yarn has now lodged more than 30 Freedom of Information requests across Commonwealth departments, regulators and ministerial offices. The first major investigation concerns government interaction with digital platforms and external organisations. Requests have been lodged seeking records about referrals of Australian accounts and content, downranking, reduced visibility, platform enforcement, creator monetisation, stakeholder recommendations, privileged reporting pathways and communications involving Meta, X, Google, YouTube, TikTok and other platforms. Fourteen eSafety requests have already been formally acknowledged.ArticleYesterday at Aug 7 crawlAUD 5 tier & up 0 0
More than 30 FOI requests now lodgedThe Yarn has now lodged more than 30 Freedom of Information requests across Commonwealth departments, regulators and ministerial offices. ThImageYesterday at Aug 7 crawlPublic 0 0
Investigation Update — eSafety Accepts 14 FOI Requests for Processing1 Investigation Update — eSafety Accepts 14 FOI Requests for Processing Locked Investigation Update — eSafety Accepts 14 FOI Requests for Processing 2 days ago The Office of the eSafety Commissioner has formally acknowledged two batches of Freedom of Information requests lodged by The Yarn, comprising 14 separate requests in total . The first eight requests concern eSafety’s interactions with Meta and other government bodies. They seek records relating to The Yarn, referrals of Australian accounts and content to Meta, referral registers and outcomes, downranking and reduced distribution, creator monetisation, meetings with Meta, internal staff instructions and inter-agency platform referralsArticle2 days ago at Aug 7 crawlAUD 5 tier & up 0 0
Fourteen eSafety FOI Requests AcknowledgedThe Office of the eSafety Commissioner has formally acknowledged two batches of Freedom of Information requests lodged by The Yarn, comprisiArticle2 days ago at Aug 7 crawlAUD 5 tier & up 0 0
FOI Investigation Update #12 days ago FOI Investigation Update #1 Locked FOI Investigation Update #1 3 days ago The Attorney-General’s Department has now formally acknowledged several of our Freedom of Information requests. The Department has requested additional time to process the requests due to its current workload. We’ve agreed to a standard extension under the Freedom of Information Act and also agreed to exclude duplicate documents, draft copies and unrelated personal information to help streamline the process. Importantly, the substantive scope of our requests has not changed . The Department will continue processing the requests for records relating to meetings, correspondence, recommendations, referrals andArticle2 days ago at Aug 7 crawlAUD 5 tier & up 0 0
FOI Investigation Update #1The Attorney-General’s Department has now formally acknowledged several of our Freedom of Information requests. The Department has requestedImage3 days ago at Aug 7 crawlPublic 0 0New FOI Investigation Underway3 days ago New FOI Investigation Underway Locked New FOI Investigation Underway 3 days ago Since independent media outlet The Noticer News was removed from X yesterday, we spent the night lodging a new round of Freedom of Information requests with Commonwealth Government agencies. This investigation is focused on obtaining government records relating to online content moderation, communications between government and digital platforms, stakeholder consultation, policy development and decision-making processes. We’re also seeking records relating to the Executive Council of Australian Jewry (ECAJ) , including meetings, correspondence, recommendations and documented interactions with governmenArticle3 days ago at Aug 7 crawlAUD 5 tier & up 0 0
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