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Well done Canberra! Welcome back @davidpocock.bsky.social
May 3, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Well done Canberra! Welcome back @davidpocock.bsky.social
Building a new section/emergency department of the Canberra Hospital hasn’t fixed or will it fix the underlying problems we have always faced with Canberra hospitals.
You can put lipstick on a pig but it’s still a pig.
#Canberra
You can put lipstick on a pig but it’s still a pig.
#Canberra
December 5, 2024 at 9:31 PM
Building a new section/emergency department of the Canberra Hospital hasn’t fixed or will it fix the underlying problems we have always faced with Canberra hospitals.
You can put lipstick on a pig but it’s still a pig.
#Canberra
You can put lipstick on a pig but it’s still a pig.
#Canberra
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The New Zealand Labour Party says it will not join Australia, the UK and the US as part of AUKUS if returned to power at the next election in 2026
Party leader and ex-PM Chris Hipkins says if elected, he woud “restore New Zealand’s proudly independent foreign policy”
Party leader and ex-PM Chris Hipkins says if elected, he woud “restore New Zealand’s proudly independent foreign policy”
December 1, 2024 at 4:13 AM
The New Zealand Labour Party says it will not join Australia, the UK and the US as part of AUKUS if returned to power at the next election in 2026
Party leader and ex-PM Chris Hipkins says if elected, he woud “restore New Zealand’s proudly independent foreign policy”
Party leader and ex-PM Chris Hipkins says if elected, he woud “restore New Zealand’s proudly independent foreign policy”
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NSW farmer fined record $1m for wiping out critical koala habitat for private airstrip larger than Sydney airport
NSW farmer fined record $1m for wiping out critical koala habitat for private airstrip larger than Sydney airport
Ronald Greentree and his company Auen Grain cleared 1,262 hectares of land home to 30 threatened species, NSW government says
The former graincorp chair and prominent wheat farmer Ronald Greentree has been handed a record fine of more than $1m for illegal land-clearing in the north-west of New South Wales.
Greentree and his company Auen Grain were sentenced in the state’s land and environment court on Friday for offences related to illegal clearing of an area larger than Sydney airport on the property “Boolcarrol”, north-west of Narrabri.
The sentence follows a 2022 court decision that found Greentree and Auen Grain guilty of eight separate land-clearing events at the property between December 2016 and January 2019.
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November 29, 2024 at 9:24 AM
NSW farmer fined record $1m for wiping out critical koala habitat for private airstrip larger than Sydney airport
Even the frog is taking a break from the rain.
November 29, 2024 at 11:08 AM
Even the frog is taking a break from the rain.
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This is so intensely awful. Santos is Australia's ExxonMobil - one of the meanest, most aggressive and bloody-minded fossil fuel companies in the country. They're obsessed with suing their critics into the ground, and they're winning.
Big blow for EDO:
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Environmental Defenders Office to pay $9m in costs to Santos over failed challenge to Barossa gas project
The case, brought by the EDO on behalf of three Tiwi Island traditional owners, was dismissed in January in a scathing judgment
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2024 at 8:57 AM
This is so intensely awful. Santos is Australia's ExxonMobil - one of the meanest, most aggressive and bloody-minded fossil fuel companies in the country. They're obsessed with suing their critics into the ground, and they're winning.
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#BREAKING 🚨 The under-16s social media ban has passed the Senate – although it won’t take effect for at least 12 months
The entire crossbench, as well as two Coalition senators, voted against the bill, with the final vote standing at 34 to 19
Parliament returns in 2025
The entire crossbench, as well as two Coalition senators, voted against the bill, with the final vote standing at 34 to 19
Parliament returns in 2025
November 28, 2024 at 12:56 PM
#BREAKING 🚨 The under-16s social media ban has passed the Senate – although it won’t take effect for at least 12 months
The entire crossbench, as well as two Coalition senators, voted against the bill, with the final vote standing at 34 to 19
Parliament returns in 2025
The entire crossbench, as well as two Coalition senators, voted against the bill, with the final vote standing at 34 to 19
Parliament returns in 2025
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Canberra Raiders star Kaeo Weekes sets his sights on fullback role. Read more: ow.ly/pfzG50UheFo
#NRL #WeAareRaiders #canberraraiders
#NRL #WeAareRaiders #canberraraiders
November 28, 2024 at 6:02 AM
Canberra Raiders star Kaeo Weekes sets his sights on fullback role. Read more: ow.ly/pfzG50UheFo
#NRL #WeAareRaiders #canberraraiders
#NRL #WeAareRaiders #canberraraiders
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Possibly the last sitting day of the Senate. We could go into an election at the beginning of the year & our legend of a Senator addressed his last speech to thank his family, staff & Ken Behrens.
Let's make sure, this is not his last, we are lucky to have him as our ACT Senator. #Canberra #Pocock
Let's make sure, this is not his last, we are lucky to have him as our ACT Senator. #Canberra #Pocock
November 28, 2024 at 7:52 AM
Any female that had him as a PE teacher, are not surprised by this.
Canberra teacher charged with child sexual abuse banned from being alone with children
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...
Former Canberra teacher facing child sexual abuse charges barred from going near schools
A former Canberra teacher facing charges of alleged child sex abuse dating back to the 1990s is banned from going near any schools or being in the presence of children without an adult present.
www.abc.net.au
November 26, 2024 at 7:22 AM
Any female that had him as a PE teacher, are not surprised by this.
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November 26, 2024 at 7:09 AM
Any female that had him as their PE teacher, is not surprised by this… there was so many rumors back then. www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...
Former Canberra teacher facing child sexual abuse charges barred from going near schools
A former Canberra teacher facing charges of alleged child sex abuse dating back to the 1990s is banned from going near any schools or being in the presence of children without an adult present.
www.abc.net.au
November 25, 2024 at 10:36 PM
Any female that had him as their PE teacher, is not surprised by this… there was so many rumors back then. www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...
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Watching the Social Media Minimum Age inquiry.
This is colossal failure by the Labor government.
Unsupported by evidence, nearly impossible to enforce, riddled with privacy risks, unworkable exceptions, and exposes major flaws in Labor's capability and competence.
This is colossal failure by the Labor government.
Unsupported by evidence, nearly impossible to enforce, riddled with privacy risks, unworkable exceptions, and exposes major flaws in Labor's capability and competence.
November 25, 2024 at 1:53 AM
Watching the Social Media Minimum Age inquiry.
This is colossal failure by the Labor government.
Unsupported by evidence, nearly impossible to enforce, riddled with privacy risks, unworkable exceptions, and exposes major flaws in Labor's capability and competence.
This is colossal failure by the Labor government.
Unsupported by evidence, nearly impossible to enforce, riddled with privacy risks, unworkable exceptions, and exposes major flaws in Labor's capability and competence.
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“The evidence base for the underage social media ban is poor – and yet it’s that bill being rushed through parliament, not the partial gambling ad ban, much less the full ban.”
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Deal or No Deal: the Albanese government’s pre-Christmas wishlist in the final sitting days of 2024 | The Agenda
If Peter Dutton senses an opportunity in blocking Labor’s agenda in the lead-up to an election, he might just take it
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2024 at 8:00 PM
“The evidence base for the underage social media ban is poor – and yet it’s that bill being rushed through parliament, not the partial gambling ad ban, much less the full ban.”
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
When did Black Friday sale become a whole 2 week thing?
Even Woolies is having a Black Friday sale.
Even Woolies is having a Black Friday sale.
a rabbit from the secret life of pets is angry and says `` i 'm sorry ... what ? ''
ALT: a rabbit from the secret life of pets is angry and says `` i 'm sorry ... what ? ''
media.tenor.com
November 24, 2024 at 5:06 AM
When did Black Friday sale become a whole 2 week thing?
Even Woolies is having a Black Friday sale.
Even Woolies is having a Black Friday sale.
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Senate is the house of review, our job is to scrutinise
The govt has 30 bills for next week & they’re prioritising mis/dis bill first - will not pass & will just waste time
We should sit in Dec & pass stuff like housing, grocery code, student debt
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...
The govt has 30 bills for next week & they’re prioritising mis/dis bill first - will not pass & will just waste time
We should sit in Dec & pass stuff like housing, grocery code, student debt
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...
November 23, 2024 at 4:41 AM
Senate is the house of review, our job is to scrutinise
The govt has 30 bills for next week & they’re prioritising mis/dis bill first - will not pass & will just waste time
We should sit in Dec & pass stuff like housing, grocery code, student debt
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...
The govt has 30 bills for next week & they’re prioritising mis/dis bill first - will not pass & will just waste time
We should sit in Dec & pass stuff like housing, grocery code, student debt
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...
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In the early months of the NACC, one of its chief integrity officers saw the writing on the wall and quit. There were alarm bells, they told colleagues, and hints that the new executive didn't grasp the heightened responsibility of their roles. www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/law-cri...
Exclusive: NACC integrity officer quits over integrity
As the National Anti-Corruption Commission continues to face criticism over its decision-making, new details have emerged about compliance issues and disclosures at the body.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
November 22, 2024 at 10:42 PM
In the early months of the NACC, one of its chief integrity officers saw the writing on the wall and quit. There were alarm bells, they told colleagues, and hints that the new executive didn't grasp the heightened responsibility of their roles. www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/law-cri...
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Govt openly admitting it wants to entrench the two-party system 🤯
But communities around the country want to see more competition & authentic representation
🇦🇺ns pay the price for duopolies & lack of competition
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politic...
But communities around the country want to see more competition & authentic representation
🇦🇺ns pay the price for duopolies & lack of competition
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politic...
November 22, 2024 at 11:51 PM
Govt openly admitting it wants to entrench the two-party system 🤯
But communities around the country want to see more competition & authentic representation
🇦🇺ns pay the price for duopolies & lack of competition
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politic...
But communities around the country want to see more competition & authentic representation
🇦🇺ns pay the price for duopolies & lack of competition
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politic...
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#labor wants to kill #palmer and slow down the #greens, and the #coalition wants to kill the #independents and slow down #OneNation. it’s like, ‘you help me kill my enemy, and i’ll help you kill yours’.
.@simonahac.bsky.social is not a billionaire. But there are actual billionaires “crawling all over our democracy”, who won’t be curtailed by Labor’s donor reforms.
I spoke to Holmes à Court about how the changes hurt new entrants, and why that’s bad for democracy:
www.crikey.com.au/2024/11/21/s...
I spoke to Holmes à Court about how the changes hurt new entrants, and why that’s bad for democracy:
www.crikey.com.au/2024/11/21/s...
Simon Holmes à Court on Climate 200, donation reforms and why Kerry Stokes wields more power than he does
Labor’s electoral reforms are framed around diluting the influence of Simon Holmes à Court. But the Climate 200 founder says this will only cut the legs out from under independent challengers.
www.crikey.com.au
November 21, 2024 at 1:44 PM
#labor wants to kill #palmer and slow down the #greens, and the #coalition wants to kill the #independents and slow down #OneNation. it’s like, ‘you help me kill my enemy, and i’ll help you kill yours’.
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I couldn't sit by and not say anything on the government's plan to expedite a poorly planned social media ban.
Education is the answer, not simply burying heads in the sand in the name of protecting kids. Teach them. That's the answer.
So I wrote this.
#auspol
Education is the answer, not simply burying heads in the sand in the name of protecting kids. Teach them. That's the answer.
So I wrote this.
#auspol
The government is rushing a bad idea (and why the social media ban won't work) – Pickr
A social media ban for under 16s sends the wrong message and won't work, but rushing it for the end of the year is somehow a worse idea.
www.pickr.com.au
November 20, 2024 at 8:24 PM
I couldn't sit by and not say anything on the government's plan to expedite a poorly planned social media ban.
Education is the answer, not simply burying heads in the sand in the name of protecting kids. Teach them. That's the answer.
So I wrote this.
#auspol
Education is the answer, not simply burying heads in the sand in the name of protecting kids. Teach them. That's the answer.
So I wrote this.
#auspol
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"Sneaky, excessive and unjustified"
No wonder the major parties don't want any parliamentary scrutiny of their Financing Elections Bill.
What Emeritus Professor Anne Twomey said👇
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
No wonder the major parties don't want any parliamentary scrutiny of their Financing Elections Bill.
What Emeritus Professor Anne Twomey said👇
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Sneaky, excessive and unjustified: why Labor’s electoral reforms are vulnerable to constitutional challenge | Anne Twomey
A political donor will be able to donate up to $640,000 in a year. How is this taking the money out of politics?
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2024 at 7:24 PM
"Sneaky, excessive and unjustified"
No wonder the major parties don't want any parliamentary scrutiny of their Financing Elections Bill.
What Emeritus Professor Anne Twomey said👇
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
No wonder the major parties don't want any parliamentary scrutiny of their Financing Elections Bill.
What Emeritus Professor Anne Twomey said👇
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
