Cath Blakey
@cathgong.bsky.social
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Whitlam Dismissal take
The greatest achievement of the Dismissal has been the crushing of the ALP’s ambition to actually bring a better world into being.
Hawke sealed the deal by making the mark of success decent management of a capitalist economy.
Now it’s just ambition to be in government.
The greatest achievement of the Dismissal has been the crushing of the ALP’s ambition to actually bring a better world into being.
Hawke sealed the deal by making the mark of success decent management of a capitalist economy.
Now it’s just ambition to be in government.
November 10, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Whitlam Dismissal take
The greatest achievement of the Dismissal has been the crushing of the ALP’s ambition to actually bring a better world into being.
Hawke sealed the deal by making the mark of success decent management of a capitalist economy.
Now it’s just ambition to be in government.
The greatest achievement of the Dismissal has been the crushing of the ALP’s ambition to actually bring a better world into being.
Hawke sealed the deal by making the mark of success decent management of a capitalist economy.
Now it’s just ambition to be in government.
Stop arming genocide
Australia is literally keeping Israel’s F35 fighter jets flying and bombing by sending dozens and dozens of parts directly to Israel since the genocide began.
This is actively supporting a genocide. It is criminal.
This is actively supporting a genocide. It is criminal.
October 1, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Stop arming genocide
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There’s so much evil in the world right now. So much in your face obvious evil that this unforgivable omnicidal act by Murray Watt and the ALP probably slides below the surface. But the impact of this on countless people and species, and First Nations culture, outweighs much of the rest. Despicable.
Australia’s biggest gas project greenlit to 2070 with ‘partial’ protection for Indigenous rock art
Approval met with fury from conservation groups and the Greens, who called it a ‘betrayal’ of Australians who want climate action
www.theguardian.com
September 12, 2025 at 9:40 AM
There’s so much evil in the world right now. So much in your face obvious evil that this unforgivable omnicidal act by Murray Watt and the ALP probably slides below the surface. But the impact of this on countless people and species, and First Nations culture, outweighs much of the rest. Despicable.
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I've called the Kiama by-election for Labor. They haven't picked up a primary vote swing but a more fragmented opposition and a very high rate of exhaustion means they will comfortably win the 2PP count. #nswpol
Kiama by-election – results live
7:45 – Labor has won the Kiama by-election. While their primary vote is likely to remain steady, their opponents’ votes are much more scattered, with very high rates of exhaustion, and …
www.tallyroom.com.au
September 13, 2025 at 9:47 AM
I've called the Kiama by-election for Labor. They haven't picked up a primary vote swing but a more fragmented opposition and a very high rate of exhaustion means they will comfortably win the 2PP count. #nswpol
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Affordable housing a priority for #Kiama byelection, says #Greens candidate #ToniaGray ( @toniagray.bsky.social ):
regionillawarra.com.au/affordable-h...
#AUSPOL #NSWpol #KiamaByElection #NSW #PutLNPLast #Housing #HousingCrisis
regionillawarra.com.au/affordable-h...
#AUSPOL #NSWpol #KiamaByElection #NSW #PutLNPLast #Housing #HousingCrisis
Affordable housing a priority for Kiama byelection, says Greens candidate Tonia Gray | Region Illawarra
Former Shoalhaven City Councillor Tonia Gray says her first priority as the Greens candidate for Kiama is improving the supply…
regionillawarra.com.au
September 12, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Affordable housing a priority for #Kiama byelection, says #Greens candidate #ToniaGray ( @toniagray.bsky.social ):
regionillawarra.com.au/affordable-h...
#AUSPOL #NSWpol #KiamaByElection #NSW #PutLNPLast #Housing #HousingCrisis
regionillawarra.com.au/affordable-h...
#AUSPOL #NSWpol #KiamaByElection #NSW #PutLNPLast #Housing #HousingCrisis
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Israel has killed over 55,000 thousand people in Gaza.
Israel has bombed 5 of its neighbours.
Israel is the only nation in the Middle East with nuclear weapons.
Israel is a rogue state that is taking advantage of the fact that Western countries refuse to take any action to stop it.
Israel has bombed 5 of its neighbours.
Israel is the only nation in the Middle East with nuclear weapons.
Israel is a rogue state that is taking advantage of the fact that Western countries refuse to take any action to stop it.
Wong says Israel has right to self-defence, but urges restraint as Iran pounded
The foreign minister warns the Israeli and Iranian governments to show restraint, while avoiding comment on the legality of Israel's strikes on Iranian military and nuclear facilities and the world's ...
www.abc.net.au
June 16, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Israel has killed over 55,000 thousand people in Gaza.
Israel has bombed 5 of its neighbours.
Israel is the only nation in the Middle East with nuclear weapons.
Israel is a rogue state that is taking advantage of the fact that Western countries refuse to take any action to stop it.
Israel has bombed 5 of its neighbours.
Israel is the only nation in the Middle East with nuclear weapons.
Israel is a rogue state that is taking advantage of the fact that Western countries refuse to take any action to stop it.
David Lindenmayer highlighting native forest logging in Australia is exacerbating wildfire risks. #Endnativeforestlogging
Australia’s logging industry is fuelling the flames. New research shows logged native forests are 4x more likely to burn than plantations — and stay fire-prone for decades. This isn’t forestry. It’s arson with a delay fuse. #Bushfires #Logging #AusPol #Forests #ClimateCrisis
New research shows native forest logging industry going up in smoke
New research published in the leading international journal Nature Communications has added to the growing evidence that native forest logging in Australia is exacerbating wildfire risks.
johnmenadue.com
June 18, 2025 at 2:08 AM
David Lindenmayer highlighting native forest logging in Australia is exacerbating wildfire risks. #Endnativeforestlogging
Australia’s logging industry is fuelling the flames. New research shows logged native forests are 4x more likely to burn than plantations — and stay fire-prone for decades. This isn’t forestry. It’s arson with a delay fuse. #Bushfires #Logging #AusPol #Forests #ClimateCrisis
New research shows native forest logging industry going up in smoke
New research published in the leading international journal Nature Communications has added to the growing evidence that native forest logging in Australia is exacerbating wildfire risks.
johnmenadue.com
June 18, 2025 at 2:07 AM
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Israel hasn't stopped gunning down the Palestinians they're starving, as those Palestinians try to feed themselves
There is nothing wrong with continuing to say it: these are war crimes, this is genocide, this is murder. It must be stopped, and those perpetrating the crimes must be held accountable
There is nothing wrong with continuing to say it: these are war crimes, this is genocide, this is murder. It must be stopped, and those perpetrating the crimes must be held accountable
June 17, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Israel hasn't stopped gunning down the Palestinians they're starving, as those Palestinians try to feed themselves
There is nothing wrong with continuing to say it: these are war crimes, this is genocide, this is murder. It must be stopped, and those perpetrating the crimes must be held accountable
There is nothing wrong with continuing to say it: these are war crimes, this is genocide, this is murder. It must be stopped, and those perpetrating the crimes must be held accountable
This includes Australian humanitarian volunteer Tan Sufi.
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition says the Israeli military has "boarded" the Gaza-bound charity ship the Madleen, after the Israeli foreign ministry earlier said it had told the ship to change course.
Breaking: Israeli army 'boards' Freedom Flotilla Coalition's Gaza-bound ship, group says
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition says the Israeli military has "boarded" the Gaza-bound charity ship the Madleen, after the Israeli foreign ministry earlier said it had told the ship to change course.
www.abc.net.au
June 9, 2025 at 1:32 AM
This includes Australian humanitarian volunteer Tan Sufi.
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"My name is Greta Thunberg and I am from Sweden. If you see this video, we have been intercepted and kidnapped in international waters by the Israeli occupational forces, or forces that support Israel."
June 9, 2025 at 12:52 AM
"My name is Greta Thunberg and I am from Sweden. If you see this video, we have been intercepted and kidnapped in international waters by the Israeli occupational forces, or forces that support Israel."
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I don't care about Gaza because of my religious beliefs
I don't care about Gaza because of my political beliefs
I don't care about Gaza because of my ideological beliefs
I care about Gaza because I am a human being.
Mass murder, starvation, and ethnic cleansing are wrong
I don't care about Gaza because of my political beliefs
I don't care about Gaza because of my ideological beliefs
I care about Gaza because I am a human being.
Mass murder, starvation, and ethnic cleansing are wrong
June 7, 2025 at 8:21 AM
I don't care about Gaza because of my religious beliefs
I don't care about Gaza because of my political beliefs
I don't care about Gaza because of my ideological beliefs
I care about Gaza because I am a human being.
Mass murder, starvation, and ethnic cleansing are wrong
I don't care about Gaza because of my political beliefs
I don't care about Gaza because of my ideological beliefs
I care about Gaza because I am a human being.
Mass murder, starvation, and ethnic cleansing are wrong
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What Murray Watt is proud of.
June 8, 2025 at 12:19 PM
What Murray Watt is proud of.
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ElectraNet says South Australia has one of the most advanced electricity networks in the world, regularly achieving 100% instantaneous variable renewable energy. 50% rooftop solar is world leading and green fuels are attracting business. #auspol #greenenergy
Dozens of big industries want to plug in to Australia’s first 100 pct net renewable (wind and solar) grid
The death of manufacturing? It’s a constant refrain among the conservative nut jobs on Murdoch’s Sky After Dark and within the far right elements of the federal Coalition, who insist that more wind and solar will be the death of industry in Australia.
johnmenadue.com
June 8, 2025 at 10:31 PM
ElectraNet says South Australia has one of the most advanced electricity networks in the world, regularly achieving 100% instantaneous variable renewable energy. 50% rooftop solar is world leading and green fuels are attracting business. #auspol #greenenergy
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#Auspol The Greens want Dental for Australia. We should have it
This is a big day for Canada!
Eligible Canadians of all ages can now apply to the Canadian Dental Care Plan — a big step in our plan to make sure that all Canadians get access to the health care they need.
Eligible Canadians of all ages can now apply to the Canadian Dental Care Plan — a big step in our plan to make sure that all Canadians get access to the health care they need.
May 30, 2025 at 7:43 AM
#Auspol The Greens want Dental for Australia. We should have it
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This decision by Murray Watt and the Albanese Labor Govt is a shameful betrayal of the planet and humanity. Deeply disappointing. 😔 #auspol #ClimateCrisis #environment #Woodside #NorthWestShelf
May 28, 2025 at 12:09 PM
This decision by Murray Watt and the Albanese Labor Govt is a shameful betrayal of the planet and humanity. Deeply disappointing. 😔 #auspol #ClimateCrisis #environment #Woodside #NorthWestShelf
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Woodside boss Meg O’Neill got paid $7.45m last year
Australia news live: Woodside boss says young people ‘ideological’ on fossil fuels while ‘happily ordering from Temu’. Wow www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Australia news live: Woodside boss says young people ‘ideological’ on fossil fuels while ‘happily ordering from Temu’
Follow live
www.theguardian.com
May 27, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Woodside boss Meg O’Neill got paid $7.45m last year
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As Saudi Arabia celebrates being awarded the FIFA men’s World Cup and promotes itself on the world stage, women who have dared to publicly call for more rights and freedoms are imprisoned. This is not a ‘cultural difference’, it is human rights abuse.
@addyspectreai.bsky.social @rachey.bsky.social
@addyspectreai.bsky.social @rachey.bsky.social
Revealed: Saudi Arabia’s secretive rehabilitation ‘prisons’ for disobedient women
Girls and young women describe facing flogging and abuse in so-called ‘care homes’ after arguing with their fathers or husbands
www.theguardian.com
May 28, 2025 at 5:57 PM
As Saudi Arabia celebrates being awarded the FIFA men’s World Cup and promotes itself on the world stage, women who have dared to publicly call for more rights and freedoms are imprisoned. This is not a ‘cultural difference’, it is human rights abuse.
@addyspectreai.bsky.social @rachey.bsky.social
@addyspectreai.bsky.social @rachey.bsky.social
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@wtatour.bsky.social
Saudi Arabia has been disappearing women who advocate feminist principles. The whole world has apparently forgot about this because sports.
Saudi Arabia has been disappearing women who advocate feminist principles. The whole world has apparently forgot about this because sports.
Revealed: Saudi Arabia’s secretive rehabilitation ‘prisons’ for disobedient women
Girls and young women describe facing flogging and abuse in so-called ‘care homes’ after arguing with their fathers or husbands
www.theguardian.com
May 29, 2025 at 6:04 PM
@wtatour.bsky.social
Saudi Arabia has been disappearing women who advocate feminist principles. The whole world has apparently forgot about this because sports.
Saudi Arabia has been disappearing women who advocate feminist principles. The whole world has apparently forgot about this because sports.
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An escalation in fighting between Indonesian security forces and Papuan separatist armed groups in West Papua has threatened the security of the largely Indigenous population.
All parties are obligated to abide by international humanitarian law.
All parties are obligated to abide by international humanitarian law.
Indonesia: Renewed Fighting Threatens West Papua Civilians
An escalation in fighting between Indonesian security forces and Papuan separatist armed groups in West Papua has seriously threatened the security of the largely Indigenous population.
www.hrw.org
May 29, 2025 at 2:07 PM
An escalation in fighting between Indonesian security forces and Papuan separatist armed groups in West Papua has threatened the security of the largely Indigenous population.
All parties are obligated to abide by international humanitarian law.
All parties are obligated to abide by international humanitarian law.
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smooshing the accounting of carbon we dug up from underground with carbon absorbed and released by vegetation results in a clear effect where governments (and companies!) can keep emitting while pretending to be on track or even hitting targets.
I am really outraged this is allowed. It's so bad!!!
I am really outraged this is allowed. It's so bad!!!
🚨 NEW Report: the way the land sector is included in national climate targets is masking the real fossil fuel emissions cuts needed to keep 1.5°C in reach.
Here’s the lowdown and what governments can do to fix it 🧵⤵️
Here’s the lowdown and what governments can do to fix it 🧵⤵️
Addressing challenges in the land sector under the Paris Agreement
This report examines how loose land-sector rules under the Paris Agreement enable countries to overstate carbon removals and delay essential fossil fuel emissions cuts.
climateanalytics.org
April 24, 2025 at 8:01 AM
smooshing the accounting of carbon we dug up from underground with carbon absorbed and released by vegetation results in a clear effect where governments (and companies!) can keep emitting while pretending to be on track or even hitting targets.
I am really outraged this is allowed. It's so bad!!!
I am really outraged this is allowed. It's so bad!!!
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Without a policy shift like the Greens are proposing, renters will keep bumping up against the same wall. That’s not just unfair, it’s inefficient.
It’s time renters got a fair go on solar – Greens policy shows the way
Without a policy shift like the Greens are proposing, renters will keep bumping up against the same wall. That’s not just unfair, it’s inefficient.
reneweconomy.com.au
April 11, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Without a policy shift like the Greens are proposing, renters will keep bumping up against the same wall. That’s not just unfair, it’s inefficient.
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People learn nothing.
Arendt wrote so clearly about the increasing targetting of people, starting with non-nationals, then dual nationals, then a succession of undesirable nationals. Nothing will protect you. Fascism requires an ever larger circle of enemies to blame for its own failings.
Arendt wrote so clearly about the increasing targetting of people, starting with non-nationals, then dual nationals, then a succession of undesirable nationals. Nothing will protect you. Fascism requires an ever larger circle of enemies to blame for its own failings.
April 10, 2025 at 12:58 PM
People learn nothing.
Arendt wrote so clearly about the increasing targetting of people, starting with non-nationals, then dual nationals, then a succession of undesirable nationals. Nothing will protect you. Fascism requires an ever larger circle of enemies to blame for its own failings.
Arendt wrote so clearly about the increasing targetting of people, starting with non-nationals, then dual nationals, then a succession of undesirable nationals. Nothing will protect you. Fascism requires an ever larger circle of enemies to blame for its own failings.