Julie Ann
@jewelleryring.bsky.social
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A few people have been asking. There is a much shorter version of my The Monthly #Pell piece on ABC online here:
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01...
George Pell raped, groped two boys in Ballarat, compensation scheme decides
Two men were compensated after the National Redress Scheme accepted they were abused as boys by the late Cardinal George Pell in Ballarat in the 1970s.
www.abc.net.au
September 4, 2025 at 9:46 PM
A few people have been asking. There is a much shorter version of my The Monthly #Pell piece on ABC online here:
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01...
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“This cover-up is a national scandal. It confirms that Australia’s key regulators are either incompetent or captured by the gas industry, or both,” said @markogge.bsky.social.
“That there are no consequences for gas companies failing to act on a major leak of methane for 20 years is a disgrace."
“That there are no consequences for gas companies failing to act on a major leak of methane for 20 years is a disgrace."
Gas leak cover-up shows Australian governments are captured by the gas industry
It's been revealed that Santos’ Darwin LNG gas export terminal has been leaking large amounts of climate-destroying methane gas for 20 years - and gas
australiainstitute.org.au
September 1, 2025 at 6:56 AM
“This cover-up is a national scandal. It confirms that Australia’s key regulators are either incompetent or captured by the gas industry, or both,” said @markogge.bsky.social.
“That there are no consequences for gas companies failing to act on a major leak of methane for 20 years is a disgrace."
“That there are no consequences for gas companies failing to act on a major leak of methane for 20 years is a disgrace."
Back to school for Qld Police. I was there and its more likeky between 60,000 and 70,000 people
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
Tens of thousands protest in nationwide action against war in Gaza
Pro-Palestinian demonstrations were held across the country today, with organisers claiming crowd numbers to be in the tens of thousands.
www.abc.net.au
August 24, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Back to school for Qld Police. I was there and its more likeky between 60,000 and 70,000 people
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
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"..they put a very rosy spin on the results and I think hoped everyone would only read the summary and not the full report"
Thanks @readfearn.bsky.social for the story
(you might also like to check out @petemilne.bsky.social's earlier story linked in next post)
#NorthWestShelf #Murujuga
Thanks @readfearn.bsky.social for the story
(you might also like to check out @petemilne.bsky.social's earlier story linked in next post)
#NorthWestShelf #Murujuga
WA government put ‘very rosy spin’ on report into Woodside emissions at Murujuga, scientist’s private email says
Report part of a project used in lobbying effort to dismiss UN concerns that industrial emissions were damaging 50,000-year-old ancient rock art
www.theguardian.com
August 19, 2025 at 7:27 AM
"..they put a very rosy spin on the results and I think hoped everyone would only read the summary and not the full report"
Thanks @readfearn.bsky.social for the story
(you might also like to check out @petemilne.bsky.social's earlier story linked in next post)
#NorthWestShelf #Murujuga
Thanks @readfearn.bsky.social for the story
(you might also like to check out @petemilne.bsky.social's earlier story linked in next post)
#NorthWestShelf #Murujuga
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The 18,500 children killed in Gaza.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/intera...
www.washingtonpost.com/world/intera...
60,000 Gazans have been killed. 18,500 were children. These are their names.
Palestinian children have been killed at a rate of more than one per hour since the war began.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 30, 2025 at 1:42 PM
The 18,500 children killed in Gaza.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/intera...
www.washingtonpost.com/world/intera...
Yes idiot man doesn’t realise it is 2025. Not 1825
This man hasn’t realised that nursing & motherhood are both physical jobs requiring way more stamina, brain power, problem solving, responsibility and dedication than doing some maths, and as such is a howling fool.
Funny how women are just ‘naturally’ drawn to the lower paid jobs. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
July 29, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Yes idiot man doesn’t realise it is 2025. Not 1825
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David Pocock has ripped into the Labor government & demanded more sanctions on Israel
“Just saying harsher & harsher things is not going to have an impact”
“Where you have almost every credible international human rights or aid org. saying what is happening is a Genocide”💥 #Abc
“Just saying harsher & harsher things is not going to have an impact”
“Where you have almost every credible international human rights or aid org. saying what is happening is a Genocide”💥 #Abc
July 29, 2025 at 6:36 AM
David Pocock has ripped into the Labor government & demanded more sanctions on Israel
“Just saying harsher & harsher things is not going to have an impact”
“Where you have almost every credible international human rights or aid org. saying what is happening is a Genocide”💥 #Abc
“Just saying harsher & harsher things is not going to have an impact”
“Where you have almost every credible international human rights or aid org. saying what is happening is a Genocide”💥 #Abc
Yah! Trump says he is going to sue Murdoch. It’s like the best of the Roman’s bread and circus displays in the collosium to distract from failures of the Roman Empire. It will be better than Marriage at First Sight.
July 18, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Yah! Trump says he is going to sue Murdoch. It’s like the best of the Roman’s bread and circus displays in the collosium to distract from failures of the Roman Empire. It will be better than Marriage at First Sight.
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Well, whilst AJA has their official YT video, but we took an audio recording of it all, including the pre-meeting "banter" for about the first 4 minutes ...
Have a listen and you tell me what you think?
Needless to say, this pre-meeting banter is missing from the official AJA video on YouTube.
Have a listen and you tell me what you think?
Needless to say, this pre-meeting banter is missing from the official AJA video on YouTube.
2025_07_16_AJA Zoom Meeting
Audio recording
soundcloud.com
July 17, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Well, whilst AJA has their official YT video, but we took an audio recording of it all, including the pre-meeting "banter" for about the first 4 minutes ...
Have a listen and you tell me what you think?
Needless to say, this pre-meeting banter is missing from the official AJA video on YouTube.
Have a listen and you tell me what you think?
Needless to say, this pre-meeting banter is missing from the official AJA video on YouTube.
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“This plan is not about fighting racism,” said APAN president Nasser Mashni. “It’s a state-backed tool to silence dissent, criminalise people who are speaking up against genocide and in solidarity with Palestine, and enforce political conformity.” 💥🎯💯 #auspol
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/07...
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/07...
Antisemitism Plan sparks fierce debate over free speech, racism, and political agendas
At a press conference in Sydney on Wednesday 10 July 2025, the Special Envoy to combat antisemitism, Jillian Segal, together with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke l...
johnmenadue.com
July 13, 2025 at 8:36 PM
“This plan is not about fighting racism,” said APAN president Nasser Mashni. “It’s a state-backed tool to silence dissent, criminalise people who are speaking up against genocide and in solidarity with Palestine, and enforce political conformity.” 💥🎯💯 #auspol
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/07...
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/07...
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Louise Adler: " One might pause to wonder what First Nations people, who are the victims of racism every day, feel about the priority given to 120,000 well-educated, secure and mostly affluent individuals"
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The special envoy’s plan is the latest push to weaponise antisemitism, as a relentless campaign pays off | Louise Adler
The omissions are as important as the inclusions in Jillian Segal’s plan, which is guilty of overreach
www.theguardian.com
July 11, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Louise Adler: " One might pause to wonder what First Nations people, who are the victims of racism every day, feel about the priority given to 120,000 well-educated, secure and mostly affluent individuals"
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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"the special envoy’s plan is the latest flex by the Jewish establishment...no institution, organisation or department is exempt for the latest push to weaponise antisemitism and insist on the exceptionalism of Australian Jewry." @louiseadler1.bsky.social 1/2...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The special envoy’s plan is the latest push to weaponise antisemitism, as a relentless campaign pays off | Louise Adler
The omissions are as important as the inclusions in Jillian Segal’s plan, which is guilty of overreach
www.theguardian.com
July 11, 2025 at 7:47 PM
"the special envoy’s plan is the latest flex by the Jewish establishment...no institution, organisation or department is exempt for the latest push to weaponise antisemitism and insist on the exceptionalism of Australian Jewry." @louiseadler1.bsky.social 1/2...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
"This reads more like a blueprint for silencing dissent rather than a strategy to build inclusion...Segal seems fixated on driving a pro-Israel narrative and repressing legitimate criticism of Israel's genocide in Gaza." Dr Max Kaiser, Jewish Council of Aust.
"This reads more like a blueprint for silencing dissent rather than a strategy to build inclusion...Segal seems fixated on driving a pro-Israel narrative and repressing legitimate criticism of Israel's genocide in Gaza." Dr Max Kaiser, Jewish Council of Aust.
Plan for Australia to adopt contested antisemitism definition to face pushback from concerned Labor MPs
Government response to Jillian Segal’s report must address threat to Jewish community while not quashing legitimate criticism of Israel, critics say
www.theguardian.com
July 11, 2025 at 10:24 AM
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
"This reads more like a blueprint for silencing dissent rather than a strategy to build inclusion...Segal seems fixated on driving a pro-Israel narrative and repressing legitimate criticism of Israel's genocide in Gaza." Dr Max Kaiser, Jewish Council of Aust.
"This reads more like a blueprint for silencing dissent rather than a strategy to build inclusion...Segal seems fixated on driving a pro-Israel narrative and repressing legitimate criticism of Israel's genocide in Gaza." Dr Max Kaiser, Jewish Council of Aust.
IMO Standing on the stage with and supporting the CFMEU was the clear evidence the Greens were broken. Hopefully they can find their way back to caring about the environment . www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
Report into CFMEU branch reveals string of violent attacks against women
A bombshell report has laid bare stunning allegations of a culture of violence, intimidation, misogyny, and bullying within the Queensland branch of the CFMEU.
www.abc.net.au
July 10, 2025 at 9:26 PM
IMO Standing on the stage with and supporting the CFMEU was the clear evidence the Greens were broken. Hopefully they can find their way back to caring about the environment . www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
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"...a long-term de facto relationship with a lobbyist who works for a small firm representing several defence clients, including a subsidiary of an Israeli government-owned weapons manufacturer."
Further evidence that one of Australia's biggest security risks is Marles as defence minister. #auspol
Further evidence that one of Australia's biggest security risks is Marles as defence minister. #auspol
Richard Marles’ chief of staff disclosed long-term relationship with lobbyist from firm with defence clients www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Richard Marles’ chief of staff disclosed long-term relationship with lobbyist from firm with defence clients
Exclusive: News of relationship comes amid pressure to toughen regulation of political lobbying to ensure trust in democracy
www.theguardian.com
July 8, 2025 at 8:19 PM
"...a long-term de facto relationship with a lobbyist who works for a small firm representing several defence clients, including a subsidiary of an Israeli government-owned weapons manufacturer."
Further evidence that one of Australia's biggest security risks is Marles as defence minister. #auspol
Further evidence that one of Australia's biggest security risks is Marles as defence minister. #auspol
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Dear PM @albomp.bsky.social
cc @senatorwong.bsky.social
Why is your Govt allowing Sar-El to recruit Australian citizens to serve with the IDF?! The ICJ has ruled the IDF is engaging in a plausible genocide in Gaza! Prev. people were told NOT to travel to conflict zones! #auspol #GazaGenocide
cc @senatorwong.bsky.social
Why is your Govt allowing Sar-El to recruit Australian citizens to serve with the IDF?! The ICJ has ruled the IDF is engaging in a plausible genocide in Gaza! Prev. people were told NOT to travel to conflict zones! #auspol #GazaGenocide
July 7, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Dear PM @albomp.bsky.social
cc @senatorwong.bsky.social
Why is your Govt allowing Sar-El to recruit Australian citizens to serve with the IDF?! The ICJ has ruled the IDF is engaging in a plausible genocide in Gaza! Prev. people were told NOT to travel to conflict zones! #auspol #GazaGenocide
cc @senatorwong.bsky.social
Why is your Govt allowing Sar-El to recruit Australian citizens to serve with the IDF?! The ICJ has ruled the IDF is engaging in a plausible genocide in Gaza! Prev. people were told NOT to travel to conflict zones! #auspol #GazaGenocide
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Macron and Norwegian President:
““There is no legality in these strikes, even if France supports the objective of preventing Iran from getting the nuclear bomb,”
@albomp.bsky.social
#auspol
That’s a world away from our sycophantic support of a US that is unstable and untrustworthy.
#AuKus
““There is no legality in these strikes, even if France supports the objective of preventing Iran from getting the nuclear bomb,”
@albomp.bsky.social
#auspol
That’s a world away from our sycophantic support of a US that is unstable and untrustworthy.
#AuKus
THIS is the statement that Aussies need to hear, @albomp.bsky.social and @senatorwong.bsky.social.
French President Macron:
"There is no legality in these strikes, even if France supports the objective of preventing Iran from getting the nuclear bomb." #auspol
www.politico.eu/article/emma...
French President Macron:
"There is no legality in these strikes, even if France supports the objective of preventing Iran from getting the nuclear bomb." #auspol
www.politico.eu/article/emma...
Macron: US strikes on Iran aren’t legal
European leaders are walking a tightrope between condemning Tehran’s nuclear program while calling for restraint.
www.politico.eu
July 7, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Macron and Norwegian President:
““There is no legality in these strikes, even if France supports the objective of preventing Iran from getting the nuclear bomb,”
@albomp.bsky.social
#auspol
That’s a world away from our sycophantic support of a US that is unstable and untrustworthy.
#AuKus
““There is no legality in these strikes, even if France supports the objective of preventing Iran from getting the nuclear bomb,”
@albomp.bsky.social
#auspol
That’s a world away from our sycophantic support of a US that is unstable and untrustworthy.
#AuKus
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"The idea that any criticism of Israel and the Israeli Govt – including through protests, social media posts, or boycotts – are inherently antisemitic is a total fallacy. No govt is beyond reproach."
— @sarahschwartz.bsky.social,
@jewishcouncilau.bsky.social
Wise words. #GazaGenocide
— @sarahschwartz.bsky.social,
@jewishcouncilau.bsky.social
Wise words. #GazaGenocide
July 4, 2025 at 12:38 PM
"The idea that any criticism of Israel and the Israeli Govt – including through protests, social media posts, or boycotts – are inherently antisemitic is a total fallacy. No govt is beyond reproach."
— @sarahschwartz.bsky.social,
@jewishcouncilau.bsky.social
Wise words. #GazaGenocide
— @sarahschwartz.bsky.social,
@jewishcouncilau.bsky.social
Wise words. #GazaGenocide
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www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
Now that a court has made this entirely obvious point perhaps even the universities can understand it.
Now that a court has made this entirely obvious point perhaps even the universities can understand it.
July 2, 2025 at 12:10 AM
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
Now that a court has made this entirely obvious point perhaps even the universities can understand it.
Now that a court has made this entirely obvious point perhaps even the universities can understand it.
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I really dislike this smug, disingenuous, baseless type of critique of Greta Thunberg. For all the millions of narcissists, egotists, charismatic villains and disrupters, she’s a bleeding heart with the courage to take action beyond words. www.smh.com.au/world/middle...
Activists like Greta Thunberg care more about fame than facts
When it comes to the moral high road, the likes of Thunberg seek to occupy ALL of it, no matter how muddled the thinking. This is precisely the problem.
www.smh.com.au
June 10, 2025 at 11:22 PM
I really dislike this smug, disingenuous, baseless type of critique of Greta Thunberg. For all the millions of narcissists, egotists, charismatic villains and disrupters, she’s a bleeding heart with the courage to take action beyond words. www.smh.com.au/world/middle...
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Who knew?
Seems that caving in to #ZionistMcCarthyism is bad for business.
Seems that caving in to #ZionistMcCarthyism is bad for business.
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra recorded biggest loss in its 118-year history. Legal bills helped blow a $3.3 million hole in its budget
Concerts were postponed & members protested over its sacking of Gillham after he dedicated a song to killed Palestinian journos
www.afr.com/life-and-lux...
Concerts were postponed & members protested over its sacking of Gillham after he dedicated a song to killed Palestinian journos
www.afr.com/life-and-lux...
Pianist furore leads to record losses for Melbourne Symphony
The discrimination suit bought by pianist Jayson Gillham after he was cancelled over pro-Palestinian comments helped inflict a record $3.3 million deficit on the orchestra in 2024.
www.afr.com
June 7, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Who knew?
Seems that caving in to #ZionistMcCarthyism is bad for business.
Seems that caving in to #ZionistMcCarthyism is bad for business.
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This is totally corrupting of public culture. ABC need to get their act together.
Exclusive | Palestine advocate Nasser Mashni called for sanctions on Israel in an interview on the ABC. Now, the interview appears to have been taken down. @daanysaeed.bsky.social reports.
ABC pulls interview with Palestine advocate from website and iview
During the interview, Nasser Mashni made a pointed remark that it was time 'for Palestine to be free, from the river to the sea'.
www.crikey.com.au
May 27, 2025 at 8:55 AM
This is totally corrupting of public culture. ABC need to get their act together.