Dr Diann Rodgers-Healey
@diannrh.bsky.social
Advocate for principled leadership, equality & organisational integrity; Lecturer, Activist & Author of books on Democracy, Leadership and Gender Equality; Love all things creative, especially writing fiction. https://aclw.org/ https://animaginarium.com
UN calls on Australia to do better on human rights
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"Australia came in for the heaviest criticism on the age of criminal responsibility, particularly in relation to the overrepresentation of Indigenous children in prisons."
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"Australia came in for the heaviest criticism on the age of criminal responsibility, particularly in relation to the overrepresentation of Indigenous children in prisons."
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UN calls on Australia to do better on human rights
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January 28, 2026 at 7:45 PM
UN calls on Australia to do better on human rights
AAP)
"Australia came in for the heaviest criticism on the age of criminal responsibility, particularly in relation to the overrepresentation of Indigenous children in prisons."
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AAP)
"Australia came in for the heaviest criticism on the age of criminal responsibility, particularly in relation to the overrepresentation of Indigenous children in prisons."
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“The United Nations Human Rights Council has criticised Australia for the "almost constant increase" in the number of people held on remand and the country's "very low age of criminal responsibility", noting both issues disproportionately affect Indigenous people.” nit.com.au/27-01-2026/2...
UN condemns Australia over rising remand numbers and the jailing of ten-year-olds
The United Nations Human Rights Council has criticised Australia for the 'almost constant increase' in the number of people held on remand and the country's 'very low age of criminal responsibility', ...
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January 27, 2026 at 6:21 AM
“The United Nations Human Rights Council has criticised Australia for the "almost constant increase" in the number of people held on remand and the country's "very low age of criminal responsibility", noting both issues disproportionately affect Indigenous people.” nit.com.au/27-01-2026/2...
Nato chief warns of ‘harshest winter’ in a decade as Russian attacks cut power in Kharkiv.
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January 27, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Nato chief warns of ‘harshest winter’ in a decade as Russian attacks cut power in Kharkiv.
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Gaza: Top independent rights experts tasked by the UN Human Rights Council with investigating grave abuses linked to the Hamas-Israel war pledge to continue their work seeking justice and accountability
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Gaza: War crimes probe pledges to continue work for justice and accountability
As President Trump launched the international Board of Peace plan for Gaza on Thursday, top independent rights experts tasked by the UN Human Rights Council with investigating grave abuses linked to t...
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January 27, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Gaza: Top independent rights experts tasked by the UN Human Rights Council with investigating grave abuses linked to the Hamas-Israel war pledge to continue their work seeking justice and accountability
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Ex-president avoids naming Trump but says ‘Minnesotans have suffered enough at the hands of this administration’
Biden condemns ‘our own government targeting’ US citizens in Minneapolis
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January 27, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Ex-president avoids naming Trump but says ‘Minnesotans have suffered enough at the hands of this administration’
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Well, Kristen Radtke of The Verge just made me cry with this remembrance of her childhood best friend Alex Pretti.
"Alex was an easy playmate: generous, curious, sweet. His mother always ensured he had a tidy haircut and a clean room."
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"Alex was an easy playmate: generous, curious, sweet. His mother always ensured he had a tidy haircut and a clean room."
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I grew up with Alex Pretti
The kind-hearted ICU nurse shot by federal agents was my childhood best friend.
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January 27, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Well, Kristen Radtke of The Verge just made me cry with this remembrance of her childhood best friend Alex Pretti.
"Alex was an easy playmate: generous, curious, sweet. His mother always ensured he had a tidy haircut and a clean room."
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"Alex was an easy playmate: generous, curious, sweet. His mother always ensured he had a tidy haircut and a clean room."
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David Shoebridge gives the LNP & One Nation a hiding in Senate for opposing gun safety reforms — questioning how they can oppose intel sharing with authorities before someone is issued a licence.
Then answers his question
“They take funds from the firearms industry!” 💥💰
Then answers his question
“They take funds from the firearms industry!” 💥💰
January 20, 2026 at 11:23 PM
David Shoebridge gives the LNP & One Nation a hiding in Senate for opposing gun safety reforms — questioning how they can oppose intel sharing with authorities before someone is issued a licence.
Then answers his question
“They take funds from the firearms industry!” 💥💰
Then answers his question
“They take funds from the firearms industry!” 💥💰
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Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom release a joint statement:
January 18, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom release a joint statement:
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NEWS: Canada just checkmated the United States.
Breaking with the U.S., Canada has struck a major deal with China: Ottawa will cut its 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles in exchange for dramatically lower tariffs on Canadian farm products.
Breaking with the U.S., Canada has struck a major deal with China: Ottawa will cut its 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles in exchange for dramatically lower tariffs on Canadian farm products.
January 16, 2026 at 6:20 PM
NEWS: Canada just checkmated the United States.
Breaking with the U.S., Canada has struck a major deal with China: Ottawa will cut its 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles in exchange for dramatically lower tariffs on Canadian farm products.
Breaking with the U.S., Canada has struck a major deal with China: Ottawa will cut its 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles in exchange for dramatically lower tariffs on Canadian farm products.
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Trump’s dismantling of climate science, including at Hawaii’s CO2 Mauna Loa monitoring station, bleeds into global politics. China, EU and Australia must now lead the way in earth’s biosphere conservation .. or there won’t be an intergenerational economy. Nick O’Malley 👇SMH 17/1/26.
January 16, 2026 at 9:53 PM
Trump’s dismantling of climate science, including at Hawaii’s CO2 Mauna Loa monitoring station, bleeds into global politics. China, EU and Australia must now lead the way in earth’s biosphere conservation .. or there won’t be an intergenerational economy. Nick O’Malley 👇SMH 17/1/26.
Treasury's 2025 Population Statement shows slowing migration, record low birthrate, an ageing population as Australia nears 28 million
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2025 Population Statement | Centre for Population
The 2025 Population Statement is the Centre’s 6th release in its flagship annual series. It gives a picture of how the Australian population has changed, and the trends shaping our future. This year’s...
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January 17, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Treasury's 2025 Population Statement shows slowing migration, record low birthrate, an ageing population as Australia nears 28 million
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Are Trump’s supporters getting what they want from his second term?
New poll shows just 16% of Republicans say Trump has helped “a lot” in addressing the cost of living, down from 49% in April 2024
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New poll shows just 16% of Republicans say Trump has helped “a lot” in addressing the cost of living, down from 49% in April 2024
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Are Trump's supporters getting what they want from his second term? Here's what a new poll shows
A new AP-NORC poll finds nearly a year into President Donald Trump’s second term, his work on the economy hasn’t lived up to the expectations of many people in his own party.
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January 17, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Are Trump’s supporters getting what they want from his second term?
New poll shows just 16% of Republicans say Trump has helped “a lot” in addressing the cost of living, down from 49% in April 2024
apnews.com/article/poll...
New poll shows just 16% of Republicans say Trump has helped “a lot” in addressing the cost of living, down from 49% in April 2024
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BREAKING: 3 members of the Adelaide Festival Board have resigned after it refused to reverse its decision to rescind Dr Abdel-Fattah's invitation. No statement has been issued but their names have been quietly removed from the website.
Four people are now responsible for the ongoing crisis.
Four people are now responsible for the ongoing crisis.
January 11, 2026 at 3:49 AM
BREAKING: 3 members of the Adelaide Festival Board have resigned after it refused to reverse its decision to rescind Dr Abdel-Fattah's invitation. No statement has been issued but their names have been quietly removed from the website.
Four people are now responsible for the ongoing crisis.
Four people are now responsible for the ongoing crisis.
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New York City turned OUT.
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January 11, 2026 at 7:31 PM
New York City turned OUT.
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Auchincloss: "When you have a badge & gun and you are interacting with a citizen who has committed no crime, the onus of responsibility is on you to exercise good judgment. Nobody watching that video will buy the argument that he had no other resort other than to shoot her in the face 3 times."
January 11, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Auchincloss: "When you have a badge & gun and you are interacting with a citizen who has committed no crime, the onus of responsibility is on you to exercise good judgment. Nobody watching that video will buy the argument that he had no other resort other than to shoot her in the face 3 times."
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‘International community has lost interest’: Afghanistan’s first female vice-president sees history repeating
‘International community has lost interest’: Afghanistan’s first female vice-president sees history repeating
Sima Samar has spent a lifetime working for the ideals of a country that no longer exists, but even in exile she dreams of rebuilding for a second time
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The peace of the graveyard has descended upon Afghanistan.
“Afghanistan might seem safe now, there are not a lot of explosions, but it is a graveyard kind of security. The most peaceful place is the grave: there nobody protests,” says Dr Sima Samar. Continue reading...
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December 25, 2025 at 7:02 PM
‘International community has lost interest’: Afghanistan’s first female vice-president sees history repeating
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America's richest 10% now hold 60% of the nation's wealth.
The bottom half of America? It holds just 6%.
Wealth inequality is eating this country alive.
The bottom half of America? It holds just 6%.
Wealth inequality is eating this country alive.
December 27, 2025 at 7:01 PM
America's richest 10% now hold 60% of the nation's wealth.
The bottom half of America? It holds just 6%.
Wealth inequality is eating this country alive.
The bottom half of America? It holds just 6%.
Wealth inequality is eating this country alive.
ABC defends Laura Tingle and Sarah Ferguson amid ‘unfounded’ criticism of Bondi shooting coverage
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ABC defends Laura Tingle and Sarah Ferguson amid ‘unfounded’ criticism of Bondi shooting coverage
Hugh Marks calls questions about media’s role in wake of mass tragedy ‘understandable’ but says reviews must be ‘factual and accurate’
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December 26, 2025 at 1:17 AM
ABC defends Laura Tingle and Sarah Ferguson amid ‘unfounded’ criticism of Bondi shooting coverage
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Australia Institute research shows that nurses pay more tax than gas and oil companies.
Sign our petition calling on the government to fix our gas export problem: https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/fix_gas_export_problem
Sign our petition calling on the government to fix our gas export problem: https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/fix_gas_export_problem
December 21, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Australia Institute research shows that nurses pay more tax than gas and oil companies.
Sign our petition calling on the government to fix our gas export problem: https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/fix_gas_export_problem
Sign our petition calling on the government to fix our gas export problem: https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/fix_gas_export_problem
Wayside Chapel in Kings Cross is running a Donate a Plate' campaign to feed a person living on our streets this Christmas.
For today only, all donations to 'Donate a Plate' will b MATCHED thanks to a group of generous Wayside Chapel supporters!
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For today only, all donations to 'Donate a Plate' will b MATCHED thanks to a group of generous Wayside Chapel supporters!
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Donate a plate to feed a person living on our streets
‘Donate a Plate’ to feed a person experiencing homelessness and keep our kitchens cooking this Christmas and holiday season.
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December 21, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Wayside Chapel in Kings Cross is running a Donate a Plate' campaign to feed a person living on our streets this Christmas.
For today only, all donations to 'Donate a Plate' will b MATCHED thanks to a group of generous Wayside Chapel supporters!
donate.waysidechapel.org.au/event/donate...
For today only, all donations to 'Donate a Plate' will b MATCHED thanks to a group of generous Wayside Chapel supporters!
donate.waysidechapel.org.au/event/donate...
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“The NSW Council for Civil Liberties has opposed the proposed changes to protest laws.
Timothy Roberts, the council’s president, said: “We cannot have a ‘summer of calm’ and ‘togetherness’ with a government eroding our democratic freedoms.”
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Timothy Roberts, the council’s president, said: “We cannot have a ‘summer of calm’ and ‘togetherness’ with a government eroding our democratic freedoms.”
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‘Protests had nothing to do with the attacks’: activists condemn premier’s plan to restrict rallies after Bondi shooting
Pro-Palestine activists, some Jewish groups and civil liberty campaigners criticise NSW Labor for ‘eroding our democratic freedoms’
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December 18, 2025 at 9:02 AM
“The NSW Council for Civil Liberties has opposed the proposed changes to protest laws.
Timothy Roberts, the council’s president, said: “We cannot have a ‘summer of calm’ and ‘togetherness’ with a government eroding our democratic freedoms.”
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Timothy Roberts, the council’s president, said: “We cannot have a ‘summer of calm’ and ‘togetherness’ with a government eroding our democratic freedoms.”
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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The EPSTEIN Files are a much quicker read than I expected.
December 20, 2025 at 8:12 PM
The EPSTEIN Files are a much quicker read than I expected.
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BREAKING: At least 16 files from the Epstein release disappeared from DOJ's webpage, including a photo of Trump, with no explanation.
At least 16 files have disappeared from the DOJ webpage for documents related to Jeffrey Epstein
The Justice Department’s webpage for documents related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is missing at least 16 of its files a day after they were released.
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December 20, 2025 at 9:30 PM
BREAKING: At least 16 files from the Epstein release disappeared from DOJ's webpage, including a photo of Trump, with no explanation.