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Just so we’re clear…
August 7, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Just so we’re clear…
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“An amazing thing has happened. Our taxpayer-funded think-tank Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) has commissioned analysis by Robert Macklin which shows that the public debate on Australia’s defence has been biased.”
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Layered perversion of Australia's defence policy
An amazing thing has happened. Our taxpayer-funded think-tank Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) has commissioned analysis by Robert Macklin which shows that the public debate on Australia’s...
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August 8, 2025 at 12:08 AM
“An amazing thing has happened. Our taxpayer-funded think-tank Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) has commissioned analysis by Robert Macklin which shows that the public debate on Australia’s defence has been biased.”
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The New South Wales Liberal party will launch a court challenge after losing the Sydney seat of Bradfield, asking a judge to recount some of the ballots that led to independent Nicolette Boele’s 26-vote margin. #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
NSW Liberals to launch court challenge after losing Sydney seat of Bradfield to teal independent
Independent Nicolette Boele defeated Gisele Kapterian with wafer-thin margin of 26 votes after dramatic election recount
www.theguardian.com
July 14, 2025 at 9:24 AM
The New South Wales Liberal party will launch a court challenge after losing the Sydney seat of Bradfield, asking a judge to recount some of the ballots that led to independent Nicolette Boele’s 26-vote margin. #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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The greatest contribution the Teal movement has achieved so far has been to mobilise communities of volunteers in their hundreds demanding a new politics for Australia and has attracted some promising young people. #auspol #Teals
The contemporary world is run by political dinosaurs facing extinction
An aging generation of mostly male leaders is presently occupying the commanding heights of the most powerful states around the world.
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June 30, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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In a lengthy exchange, with ICE Deputy Field Director Bill Joyce, Reps Nadler and Goldman are denied the ability to visit the 10th floor. Joyce says it's not a detention facility it's just a place ppl are housed for several days w/out beds.
June 18, 2025 at 3:15 PM
In a lengthy exchange, with ICE Deputy Field Director Bill Joyce, Reps Nadler and Goldman are denied the ability to visit the 10th floor. Joyce says it's not a detention facility it's just a place ppl are housed for several days w/out beds.
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Paid for his creativity and propaganda? #Newscorpse www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
News Corp boss earns $42m as highest-paid CEO of Australian-listed company
Analysis shows local chiefs earning 55 times more than average workers in Australia amid call to keep watch for ‘egregious’ bonuses
www.theguardian.com
June 18, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Paid for his creativity and propaganda? #Newscorpse www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Investigators in Queensland have launched a public appeal to identify a pair of e-bike riders after a "horrific" incident that left a five-month-old girl in hospital.
Footage released of suspects after baby sprayed with fire extinguisher
Investigators in Queensland have launched a public appeal to identify a pair of e-bike riders after a "horrific" incident that left a five-month-old girl in hospital.
www.abc.net.au
June 19, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Investigators in Queensland have launched a public appeal to identify a pair of e-bike riders after a "horrific" incident that left a five-month-old girl in hospital.
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Translation: we are still doing nothing
Just spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu
We are following developments in the Middle East with deep concern.
I reiterated our commitment to peace, stability, and diplomatic efforts leading to de-escalation.
We are following developments in the Middle East with deep concern.
I reiterated our commitment to peace, stability, and diplomatic efforts leading to de-escalation.
June 16, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Translation: we are still doing nothing
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For those who have forgotten, in 1953, the USA and UK led a coup d'état in Iran which overthrew the democratically elected secular PM Mohammad Mosaddegh—to install the autocratic rule of the shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and thereby protect British oil interests in Iran.
#StandWithIranians #EndAllWars
#StandWithIranians #EndAllWars
June 15, 2025 at 8:46 PM
For those who have forgotten, in 1953, the USA and UK led a coup d'état in Iran which overthrew the democratically elected secular PM Mohammad Mosaddegh—to install the autocratic rule of the shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and thereby protect British oil interests in Iran.
#StandWithIranians #EndAllWars
#StandWithIranians #EndAllWars
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Because of course they did.
‘The NSW Nationals have passed a motion at their state conference in Coffs…to “reinstate our full support of the use of coal in power generation”, keep coal power stations open & explore building new high efficiency, low emissions coal fired power stations in the future.’ 🙄 #auspol #LNPSplits
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June 13, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Because of course they did.
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Ahead of tomorrow's #SundayShot, here's some Saturday night reading for you.
My latest for @theshot.net.au about our Ugly Ally.
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My latest for @theshot.net.au about our Ugly Ally.
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Would you like ICE with your fascism? - The Shot
Trump's America has descended into fascism, attempting to rule by fear and force. Los Angeles is resisting. We all need to resist.
theshot.net.au
June 14, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Ahead of tomorrow's #SundayShot, here's some Saturday night reading for you.
My latest for @theshot.net.au about our Ugly Ally.
theshot.net.au/uncategorize...
My latest for @theshot.net.au about our Ugly Ally.
theshot.net.au/uncategorize...
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A timely reminder #StrongerTogether #NoKings
June 14, 2025 at 8:30 AM
A timely reminder #StrongerTogether #NoKings
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This is a fucking tragedy. I have no idea what happened! I think I need a new knife. (I only have two sharp knives in the house for reasons). Any tips for a multi use knife? I’m so sad.
June 14, 2025 at 8:35 AM
This is a fucking tragedy. I have no idea what happened! I think I need a new knife. (I only have two sharp knives in the house for reasons). Any tips for a multi use knife? I’m so sad.
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From confinement to food, lessons learned behind bars could be key to surviving on the red planet.
Living on Mars: are there lessons from the terrible conditions of prisons?
From confinement to food, lessons learned behind bars could be key to surviving on the red planet.
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June 14, 2025 at 8:33 AM
From confinement to food, lessons learned behind bars could be key to surviving on the red planet.
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The build estimate was $7m, ended up costing $102m, but turns out the House is invaluable.
And in a very Australian way of doing things, it was mostly paid for by a state lottery.
You don’t always get the perfect shot, but sometimes you do.
Sydney on a winter’s dawn.
And in a very Australian way of doing things, it was mostly paid for by a state lottery.
You don’t always get the perfect shot, but sometimes you do.
Sydney on a winter’s dawn.
June 12, 2025 at 10:24 PM
The build estimate was $7m, ended up costing $102m, but turns out the House is invaluable.
And in a very Australian way of doing things, it was mostly paid for by a state lottery.
You don’t always get the perfect shot, but sometimes you do.
Sydney on a winter’s dawn.
And in a very Australian way of doing things, it was mostly paid for by a state lottery.
You don’t always get the perfect shot, but sometimes you do.
Sydney on a winter’s dawn.
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Same here.
Let's be absolutely clear: physically assaulting a US Senator for simply asking a question is disgraceful. We stand with Senator Padilla and all those peacefully defending working people against this administration's attacks.
June 12, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Same here.
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BREAKING: Senator Padilla after being thrown to ground and cuffed:
“If this is how this administration responds to a senator with a question, if this is how the department of homeland security responds to a senator with a question, you can only imagine what they're doing to farmworkers..."
“If this is how this administration responds to a senator with a question, if this is how the department of homeland security responds to a senator with a question, you can only imagine what they're doing to farmworkers..."
June 12, 2025 at 8:16 PM
BREAKING: Senator Padilla after being thrown to ground and cuffed:
“If this is how this administration responds to a senator with a question, if this is how the department of homeland security responds to a senator with a question, you can only imagine what they're doing to farmworkers..."
“If this is how this administration responds to a senator with a question, if this is how the department of homeland security responds to a senator with a question, you can only imagine what they're doing to farmworkers..."
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With today's announcement of the end of ABC's #QandA let's all raise our glasses to one of the show's finest moments
Conservative politician Sophie Mirabella's concern for her fellow guest who fainted right next to her live on the show back in 2012
Ten months later she lost Indi to Cathy McGowan
Conservative politician Sophie Mirabella's concern for her fellow guest who fainted right next to her live on the show back in 2012
Ten months later she lost Indi to Cathy McGowan
June 11, 2025 at 1:37 PM
With today's announcement of the end of ABC's #QandA let's all raise our glasses to one of the show's finest moments
Conservative politician Sophie Mirabella's concern for her fellow guest who fainted right next to her live on the show back in 2012
Ten months later she lost Indi to Cathy McGowan
Conservative politician Sophie Mirabella's concern for her fellow guest who fainted right next to her live on the show back in 2012
Ten months later she lost Indi to Cathy McGowan
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I was there as part of the audience and was shocked by her reaction. On the other hand, Greg Combet rushed to help the person who collapsed
June 11, 2025 at 10:09 PM
I was there as part of the audience and was shocked by her reaction. On the other hand, Greg Combet rushed to help the person who collapsed
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Genocide by starvation johnmenadue.com/post/2025/06...
Genocide by starvation
This is the end. The final blood-soaked chapter of the genocide. It will be over soon. Weeks. At most.
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June 11, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Genocide by starvation johnmenadue.com/post/2025/06...
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JUST IN: Kilmar Abrego Garcia urges a magistrate judge in Tennessee to give him the fairness and due process he was denied for months in El Salvador and reject the Trump administration’s bid to detain him pending trial. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
June 11, 2025 at 10:19 PM
JUST IN: Kilmar Abrego Garcia urges a magistrate judge in Tennessee to give him the fairness and due process he was denied for months in El Salvador and reject the Trump administration’s bid to detain him pending trial. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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I try to go through life being a decent person. I don't always succeed. But I just don't understand those who seem to go looking for a fight. Or those who seek to bring others down. I don't get it.
June 10, 2025 at 10:53 PM
I try to go through life being a decent person. I don't always succeed. But I just don't understand those who seem to go looking for a fight. Or those who seek to bring others down. I don't get it.
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Sorry, I’m not listening to folks who criminalize immigrants while voting for a criminal…
June 10, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Sorry, I’m not listening to folks who criminalize immigrants while voting for a criminal…
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