Matt Renwick
@mattynofb.bsky.social
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Melbourne Australia
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In Australia, official ensigns (flags) are proclaimed.
The most recent one was the Australian Border Force flag.
This dumbassed, lazy, and unnecessary excuse for a separate flag was proposed by Peter Dutton.
Don’t give us this bullshit “divisive” claim, or the idea our flag is sacrosanct, Peter.
The most recent one was the Australian Border Force flag.
This dumbassed, lazy, and unnecessary excuse for a separate flag was proposed by Peter Dutton.
Don’t give us this bullshit “divisive” claim, or the idea our flag is sacrosanct, Peter.
December 9, 2024 at 9:22 PM
In Australia, official ensigns (flags) are proclaimed.
The most recent one was the Australian Border Force flag.
This dumbassed, lazy, and unnecessary excuse for a separate flag was proposed by Peter Dutton.
Don’t give us this bullshit “divisive” claim, or the idea our flag is sacrosanct, Peter.
The most recent one was the Australian Border Force flag.
This dumbassed, lazy, and unnecessary excuse for a separate flag was proposed by Peter Dutton.
Don’t give us this bullshit “divisive” claim, or the idea our flag is sacrosanct, Peter.
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I wouldn't be surprised to see Dutton revive the White Australia Policy at this rate.
A ministry for ethnic cleansing too perhaps?
A ministry for ethnic cleansing too perhaps?
December 9, 2024 at 8:44 PM
I wouldn't be surprised to see Dutton revive the White Australia Policy at this rate.
A ministry for ethnic cleansing too perhaps?
A ministry for ethnic cleansing too perhaps?
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Rupert and Lachlan acted “in bad faith.” Oh dear. Should be a happy family Christmas, ho ho ho.
Rupert Murdoch fails in bid to change family trust
The move was an attempt by the 93-year-old to cement his eldest son Lachlan Murdoch’s control of the family empire after his death.
www.smh.com.au
December 9, 2024 at 11:45 PM
Rupert and Lachlan acted “in bad faith.” Oh dear. Should be a happy family Christmas, ho ho ho.
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Louder for those at the back 📢
Tomorrow, the RBA will announce its decision.
"Households are really not spending in a way that grows employment. It’s time for the Reserve Bank to cut rates." - @grogsgamut.bsky.social
RBA, if you think the economy is moving slow, cut rates #auspol
Tomorrow, the RBA will announce its decision.
"Households are really not spending in a way that grows employment. It’s time for the Reserve Bank to cut rates." - @grogsgamut.bsky.social
RBA, if you think the economy is moving slow, cut rates #auspol
December 9, 2024 at 1:29 AM
Louder for those at the back 📢
Tomorrow, the RBA will announce its decision.
"Households are really not spending in a way that grows employment. It’s time for the Reserve Bank to cut rates." - @grogsgamut.bsky.social
RBA, if you think the economy is moving slow, cut rates #auspol
Tomorrow, the RBA will announce its decision.
"Households are really not spending in a way that grows employment. It’s time for the Reserve Bank to cut rates." - @grogsgamut.bsky.social
RBA, if you think the economy is moving slow, cut rates #auspol
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Just when you think Peter Dutton couldn't go any lower, he does. Dutton has disgracefully attacked Jewish Labor MP Josh Burns whose office was vandalised & defaced with antisemitic graffiti this year, accusing him of 'not speaking up' against anti-semitism #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Peter Dutton accused of ‘disgusting’ political point-scoring after synagogue firebombing – then attacks Jewish Labor MP
Josh Burns says he has been standing up for his Melbourne community ‘every day’ as Chris Bowen calls for national unity
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2024 at 2:10 AM
Just when you think Peter Dutton couldn't go any lower, he does. Dutton has disgracefully attacked Jewish Labor MP Josh Burns whose office was vandalised & defaced with antisemitic graffiti this year, accusing him of 'not speaking up' against anti-semitism #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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We tried to warn them.
December 9, 2024 at 1:45 AM
We tried to warn them.
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No one has seen Bashar al-Assad. Maybe he has a new show on MSNBC.
December 8, 2024 at 2:38 AM
No one has seen Bashar al-Assad. Maybe he has a new show on MSNBC.
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When the ketamine kicks in even quicker than you wanted.
December 8, 2024 at 1:45 AM
When the ketamine kicks in even quicker than you wanted.
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Wealth tax is the best way forward
Left: Keir Starmer, "Nobody felt better off under the last government"
Right: "The UK's rich are getting richer"
This is why so many have called for a wealth tax on those with over £10m, because the rich are getting richer, even under the last Conservative government
Right: "The UK's rich are getting richer"
This is why so many have called for a wealth tax on those with over £10m, because the rich are getting richer, even under the last Conservative government
December 6, 2024 at 6:22 AM
Wealth tax is the best way forward
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Coal billionaire Gina Rinehart has called for slashing the public service.
With both major parties paid by fossil fuels, it’s public servants doing their jobs that can get in the way.
It’s also worth remembering she’s a full conspiracy theorist (ICYMI): theklaxon.com.au/home-rinehar...
With both major parties paid by fossil fuels, it’s public servants doing their jobs that can get in the way.
It’s also worth remembering she’s a full conspiracy theorist (ICYMI): theklaxon.com.au/home-rinehar...
Rinehart pushes sham Covid-19 "remedies"...protects herself - The Klaxon
An outback mega-mine owned by Gina Rinehart and run by a notorious climate denier has been spruiking Covid-19 misinformation.
theklaxon.com.au
December 6, 2024 at 6:27 AM
Coal billionaire Gina Rinehart has called for slashing the public service.
With both major parties paid by fossil fuels, it’s public servants doing their jobs that can get in the way.
It’s also worth remembering she’s a full conspiracy theorist (ICYMI): theklaxon.com.au/home-rinehar...
With both major parties paid by fossil fuels, it’s public servants doing their jobs that can get in the way.
It’s also worth remembering she’s a full conspiracy theorist (ICYMI): theklaxon.com.au/home-rinehar...
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Oops. Shit hits the fan. They paid these two sleazebags a truckload to sell radio porn in Melbourne. They died like a dog in a ditch and advertising revenue has tanked. AND THEY HAVE NO WAY OUT. Hilarious. www.smh.com.au/business/com...
Kyle and Jackie O struggles put KIIS FM owner in tailspin
KIIS FM’s owner ARN is taking some drastic action to free up cash as it looks to lock in its star breakfast duo for another 10 years.
www.smh.com.au
December 6, 2024 at 1:16 AM
Oops. Shit hits the fan. They paid these two sleazebags a truckload to sell radio porn in Melbourne. They died like a dog in a ditch and advertising revenue has tanked. AND THEY HAVE NO WAY OUT. Hilarious. www.smh.com.au/business/com...
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The BCA chooks carrying on as if they really would prefer a recession. Keynes manning the pumps but getting no credit.
Mine for MWM
michaelwest.com.au/damned-if-yo...
Mine for MWM
michaelwest.com.au/damned-if-yo...
Damned if you do: Jim Chalmers cops the blame for no recession - Michael West
Government spending is keeping Australia out of recession as this week's feeble GDP numbers tallied 7 quarters of negative economic growth.
michaelwest.com.au
December 4, 2024 at 10:56 PM
The BCA chooks carrying on as if they really would prefer a recession. Keynes manning the pumps but getting no credit.
Mine for MWM
michaelwest.com.au/damned-if-yo...
Mine for MWM
michaelwest.com.au/damned-if-yo...
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So now our ridiculously militarised Border Force are administering drugs to detainees without consent and in breach of their own guidelines and then administering more drugs to deal with the side-effects of the first drugs?
Got it.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Got it.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Australian Border Force criticised by ombudsman for injecting ex-detainee with drug during deportation
Report finds Mx X should have been removed from flight but was instead given an injection of an antipsychotic drug without consent
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2024 at 6:26 AM
So now our ridiculously militarised Border Force are administering drugs to detainees without consent and in breach of their own guidelines and then administering more drugs to deal with the side-effects of the first drugs?
Got it.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Got it.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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They all asked for pardons.
December 2, 2024 at 5:20 AM
They all asked for pardons.
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A metaphor for the coming Trump administration.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Runaway Tesla crashes into three cars and drives off rooftop at Sydney shopping centre car park
NSW police say investigation into Saturday incident at Homebush DFO ongoing
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2024 at 5:53 AM
A metaphor for the coming Trump administration.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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Despite what some in the media would like you to believe, Victoria's state budget and economy are not about to "go off a cliff" #OffTheCharts
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December 2, 2024 at 4:18 AM
Despite what some in the media would like you to believe, Victoria's state budget and economy are not about to "go off a cliff" #OffTheCharts
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australiainstitute.org.au/post/sorry-m...
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The great Joe Stiglitz on the neo-liberal economic swindle. Much of it applies to Australia, too. www.theguardian.com/business/202...
The message to Democrats is clear: you must dump neoliberal economics | Joseph Stiglitz
The party must return to its progressive roots. A new economy is needed with new rules and new roles
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2024 at 3:42 AM
The great Joe Stiglitz on the neo-liberal economic swindle. Much of it applies to Australia, too. www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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The Coalition has suggested watering down banking regulations to lower barriers for first homebuyers seeking home loans.
"It's giving people more ability to borrow more money, which means they're going to bid more for more houses & that just juices up demand." #auspol @grogsgamut.bsky.social
"It's giving people more ability to borrow more money, which means they're going to bid more for more houses & that just juices up demand." #auspol @grogsgamut.bsky.social
November 29, 2024 at 3:09 AM
The Coalition has suggested watering down banking regulations to lower barriers for first homebuyers seeking home loans.
"It's giving people more ability to borrow more money, which means they're going to bid more for more houses & that just juices up demand." #auspol @grogsgamut.bsky.social
"It's giving people more ability to borrow more money, which means they're going to bid more for more houses & that just juices up demand." #auspol @grogsgamut.bsky.social
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Please give me the Newman era Qld media.
The story isn't about stadiums or not, it's about who the premier has placed on the review committee.
Still not seeing it? It's the property developers. Who does he want to relax political donations for? #qldpol www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...
The story isn't about stadiums or not, it's about who the premier has placed on the review committee.
Still not seeing it? It's the property developers. Who does he want to relax political donations for? #qldpol www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...
Queensland's premier doesn't think a new stadium is needed for the Olympics
Queensland's premier doesn't believe Brisbane "needs another stadium," announcing a 100-day review into infrastructure to be used in the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games.
www.abc.net.au
November 29, 2024 at 8:59 AM
Please give me the Newman era Qld media.
The story isn't about stadiums or not, it's about who the premier has placed on the review committee.
Still not seeing it? It's the property developers. Who does he want to relax political donations for? #qldpol www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...
The story isn't about stadiums or not, it's about who the premier has placed on the review committee.
Still not seeing it? It's the property developers. Who does he want to relax political donations for? #qldpol www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...
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Massola discovering that union and labor affiliated people are on Industry Super boards, and writing it up as a scoop is hilarious even for him given his usual level of journalism.
Cripes did Massola even write any word of this, or did he just add his name to Andrew Bragg's prose?
November 24, 2024 at 10:43 PM
Massola discovering that union and labor affiliated people are on Industry Super boards, and writing it up as a scoop is hilarious even for him given his usual level of journalism.
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LGBTIQ+ health alliance warns the ban will disproportionally affect LGBTIQ+ young people
November 25, 2024 at 3:15 AM
LGBTIQ+ health alliance warns the ban will disproportionally affect LGBTIQ+ young people
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Can’t imagine why…
November 23, 2024 at 10:04 AM
Can’t imagine why…
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You've got to hand it to Janet Albrechtsen. No matter the odds, she'll be there, fighting the bad fight ...
#NewsCorpse
#NewsCorpse
November 23, 2024 at 2:38 AM
You've got to hand it to Janet Albrechtsen. No matter the odds, she'll be there, fighting the bad fight ...
#NewsCorpse
#NewsCorpse
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Why do so many feel like they've fallen behind?
It's not because of immigrants, trans people, the “deep state,” or any other bogeyman trotted out by the GOP.
It's because big corporations and billionaires have rigged markets and siphoned off most of the economy's gains
It's not because of immigrants, trans people, the “deep state,” or any other bogeyman trotted out by the GOP.
It's because big corporations and billionaires have rigged markets and siphoned off most of the economy's gains
November 22, 2024 at 4:30 AM
Why do so many feel like they've fallen behind?
It's not because of immigrants, trans people, the “deep state,” or any other bogeyman trotted out by the GOP.
It's because big corporations and billionaires have rigged markets and siphoned off most of the economy's gains
It's not because of immigrants, trans people, the “deep state,” or any other bogeyman trotted out by the GOP.
It's because big corporations and billionaires have rigged markets and siphoned off most of the economy's gains