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Tooey

@sueric.bsky.social

The post of an absolute madman.

January 22, 2026 at 5:14 PM

Jenny Rae

@jennykr.bsky.social

Oh surprise SURPRISE
And we do NOTHING!

January 22, 2026 at 9:04 PM

Jenny Rae

@jennykr.bsky.social

same scientists that don't think global warming is caused by humans and that smoking doesn't cause cancer?
www.theguardian.com/environment/...

‘A bombshell’: doubt cast on discovery of microplastics throughout human body

Exclusive: Some scientists say many detections are most likely error, with one high-profile study called a ‘joke’

www.theguardian.com

January 13, 2026 at 7:51 PM

Jenny Rae

@jennykr.bsky.social

www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

January 3, 2026 at 9:35 PM

Jenny Rae

@jennykr.bsky.social

If you can...
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December 29, 2025 at 11:08 PM

Jenny Rae

@jennykr.bsky.social

oh god how depressing
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

A conversation between Joe Rogan and Mel Gibson summed up 2025 for me – and not in a good way | George Monbiot

From merrily dismissing climate science, to promoting irresponsible health claims, the podcast was an unintentional warning for our times, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

www.theguardian.com

December 27, 2025 at 10:01 PM

Jenny Rae

@jennykr.bsky.social

I blame immigrants of course
www.theguardian.com/inequality/2...

Just 0.001% hold three times the wealth of poorest half of humanity, report finds

Data from World Inequality Report also showed top 10% of income-earners earn more than the other 90%

www.theguardian.com

December 10, 2025 at 8:32 PM

Jenny Rae

@jennykr.bsky.social

you have to read something like AlJazeera to see about the terrible floods in south Asia. Nothing in the Guardian or the SMH or the ABC...

November 27, 2025 at 8:42 PM

Jenny Rae

@jennykr.bsky.social

@cathywilcox.bsky.social
so good, always

November 27, 2025 at 8:07 PM

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Sydney Knitting Nannas and Friends

@knitnannassyd.bsky.social

Watch out for Australia’s own version of “Extreme Knitting” coming your way from Newcastle this weekend at the blockade of the world’s largest coal port! All you Knitters get your needles ready & register now www.risingtide.org.au/pb2025

Calendar celebrates knitting in unexpected places

Look in just about any knitter’s bag, backpack or purse, and chances are you will find a WIP – work in progress – tucked inside; maybe some socks, a shawl or a scarf. Some knitters take this to the ex...

www.durangoherald.com

November 22, 2025 at 7:15 AM

Jenny Rae

@jennykr.bsky.social

Cathy Wilcox nails it again

November 22, 2025 at 6:27 AM

Jenny Rae

@jennykr.bsky.social

that's some "ceasefire"
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...

Israeli airstrikes kill 33 people in Gaza in escalation of post-ceasefire attacks

Medical officials say 17 people killed in Khan Younis area and 16 in strikes on Gaza City

www.theguardian.com

November 20, 2025 at 9:15 PM

Jenny Rae

@jennykr.bsky.social

Wilcox...

November 20, 2025 at 8:26 AM

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Human Rights Watch

@hrw.org

In early 2025, the Israeli military launched an operation that emptied three Palestinian refugee camps. They've blocked their residents from returning and razed many of their homes.

In a new report, HRW finds that Israeli forces carried out war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity.

November 20, 2025 at 5:30 AM

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Michael West

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Mega fossil subsidy ahoy! Bluescope bid for Whyalla demands massive gas subsidy. Not economic says @TimBuckleyCEF (except for Santos)
@kimwingerei.bsky.social #auspol
michaelwest.com.au/whyalla-resc...

Whyalla rescue, Santos gift. A multi-billion-fossil-subsidy-fest in the pipeline? - Michael West

State and Federal Governments are proposing $2.4 billion to rescue Whyalla from disaster, while the man responsible rides into the sunset.

michaelwest.com.au

November 20, 2025 at 4:24 AM

Jenny Rae

@jennykr.bsky.social

Interesting
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/indigen...

Melbourne’s historic native title claim

The Statewide Treaty with the First Peoples of Victoria is law. The truth of colonisation has been revealed. The Yoorrook Justice Commission has amassed a library of documents, witness statements and ...

www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au

November 15, 2025 at 4:08 AM

Jenny Rae

@jennykr.bsky.social

"His threats to leave the Nationals have put him in the headlines he so adores and helped end his party’s commitment to net zero. In the process, he’s possibly destroyed the Coalition. Rarely has a man of such little substance had so much consequence"
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/comment/topi...

What is the purpose of Barnaby Joyce?

Barnaby Joyce has always talked a story about himself bigger than the brim on his Hopalong Cassidy hat. He is a one-man plot line, but his achievements for the people he professes to represent are sli...

www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au

November 8, 2025 at 2:19 AM

Jenny Rae

@jennykr.bsky.social

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