Nikos
@nikosaus.bsky.social
Live with my husband, Mr Otto, & Ms Ruby on unceded land.
Academic, research solitude, memories, & supportive relationships.
Proud unionist. he/him/his 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
I love & support my trans friends & community, full stop.
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Academic, research solitude, memories, & supportive relationships.
Proud unionist. he/him/his 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
I love & support my trans friends & community, full stop.
🏳️⚧️❤️⭐️
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Any words of condemnation from the obsequious Richard Marles?
January 24, 2026 at 6:40 AM
Any words of condemnation from the obsequious Richard Marles?
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Funny how when the rest of us inadvertently don't pay tax, don't declare income, navigate complex law to circumnavigate costs...we lose our jobs and or go to prison.
Never mind if we did the bidding of foreign powers to undermine our country.
Never mind if we did the bidding of foreign powers to undermine our country.
January 23, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Funny how when the rest of us inadvertently don't pay tax, don't declare income, navigate complex law to circumnavigate costs...we lose our jobs and or go to prison.
Never mind if we did the bidding of foreign powers to undermine our country.
Never mind if we did the bidding of foreign powers to undermine our country.
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It is unbelievable that Australian taxpayers are paying to send two former Defence Ministers, now weapons industry lobbyists, to the UAE and Saudi Arabia to spruik their clients and arms sales into the region. Unbelievable except it’s business as usual for Labor and the Coalition
January 23, 2026 at 11:47 PM
It is unbelievable that Australian taxpayers are paying to send two former Defence Ministers, now weapons industry lobbyists, to the UAE and Saudi Arabia to spruik their clients and arms sales into the region. Unbelievable except it’s business as usual for Labor and the Coalition
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I feel so betrayed by the Albanese Labor Govt.
The hate bill.
The Nacc.
Climate
Aukus
Asylum seekers
Poverty
Housing
Palantir
Social media ban
Electoral reforms
We’ve been betrayed 😞😞 #auspol
The hate bill.
The Nacc.
Climate
Aukus
Asylum seekers
Poverty
Housing
Palantir
Social media ban
Electoral reforms
We’ve been betrayed 😞😞 #auspol
January 24, 2026 at 3:09 AM
I feel so betrayed by the Albanese Labor Govt.
The hate bill.
The Nacc.
Climate
Aukus
Asylum seekers
Poverty
Housing
Palantir
Social media ban
Electoral reforms
We’ve been betrayed 😞😞 #auspol
The hate bill.
The Nacc.
Climate
Aukus
Asylum seekers
Poverty
Housing
Palantir
Social media ban
Electoral reforms
We’ve been betrayed 😞😞 #auspol
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Feature in AFR that is remarkable for its failure to cite even a single example of antisemitism. It’s not that hard.
January 24, 2026 at 2:48 AM
Feature in AFR that is remarkable for its failure to cite even a single example of antisemitism. It’s not that hard.
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Section 36 of the Foreign States Immunities Act, which confers absolute immunity in criminal proceedings to incumbent heads of state, is an insuperable impediment to any prosecution in Australia of Mr Herzog.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
Lawyers request AFP probe into Israeli president as Australian visit looms
The Australian Centre for International Justice has formally requested a police investigation into Israel's president for alleged incitement to genocide. He is expected to visit to Australia next mont...
www.abc.net.au
January 24, 2026 at 1:15 AM
Section 36 of the Foreign States Immunities Act, which confers absolute immunity in criminal proceedings to incumbent heads of state, is an insuperable impediment to any prosecution in Australia of Mr Herzog.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
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Journalists, time to pop the question to @albomp.bsky.social “Your government’s own #climate Risk Assessment says we’re headed for many more catastrophic bushfire days like this and many more lives and homes lost - so why keep adding fuel to the fire by approving huge new coal and gas projects?”
January 9, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Journalists, time to pop the question to @albomp.bsky.social “Your government’s own #climate Risk Assessment says we’re headed for many more catastrophic bushfire days like this and many more lives and homes lost - so why keep adding fuel to the fire by approving huge new coal and gas projects?”
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A German soccer federation executive committee member says it's time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump.
German soccer federation official wants World Cup boycott considered because of Trump
A German soccer federation executive committee member says it’s time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump.
bit.ly
January 23, 2026 at 10:00 PM
A German soccer federation executive committee member says it's time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Our Education Department is considering offering a discounted global course on Climate Change science.
The course here is typically free to 6 to 8 month old penguin chicks, seals, terns, skua etc, but we will likely need to open the age range from 5 years to 85 years for the American public.
The course here is typically free to 6 to 8 month old penguin chicks, seals, terns, skua etc, but we will likely need to open the age range from 5 years to 85 years for the American public.
January 24, 2026 at 12:07 AM
Our Education Department is considering offering a discounted global course on Climate Change science.
The course here is typically free to 6 to 8 month old penguin chicks, seals, terns, skua etc, but we will likely need to open the age range from 5 years to 85 years for the American public.
The course here is typically free to 6 to 8 month old penguin chicks, seals, terns, skua etc, but we will likely need to open the age range from 5 years to 85 years for the American public.
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From the official White House account, not realising that penguins are Antarctica not the Arctic.
The White House also saying penguins and Trump have the same sized feet.
The White House also saying penguins and Trump have the same sized feet.
January 23, 2026 at 10:45 PM
From the official White House account, not realising that penguins are Antarctica not the Arctic.
The White House also saying penguins and Trump have the same sized feet.
The White House also saying penguins and Trump have the same sized feet.
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this is what I’m talking about!
A German soccer federation executive committee member says it's time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump.
German soccer federation official wants World Cup boycott considered because of Trump
A German soccer federation executive committee member says it’s time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump.
bit.ly
January 24, 2026 at 12:21 AM
this is what I’m talking about!
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The so-called "party of free speech" sure does hate free speech.
Newly unsealed evidence makes it even clearer that Rubio and Noem knew they were targeting students based solely on their political speech and that they knew this policy was unconstitutional. They just didn’t care. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/22/u...
January 23, 2026 at 11:26 PM
The so-called "party of free speech" sure does hate free speech.
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I've done My Week: Donald Trump (again) for tomorrow. My first draft genuinely had a joke about Trump thinking there were penguins in Greenland but I took it out because it seemed too stupid.
January 23, 2026 at 11:17 PM
I've done My Week: Donald Trump (again) for tomorrow. My first draft genuinely had a joke about Trump thinking there were penguins in Greenland but I took it out because it seemed too stupid.
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Prince Harry says sacrifices by NATO troops in Afghanistan deserve 'respect' after Trump comments reut.rs/3LWgNF4
Prince Harry says sacrifices by NATO troops in Afghanistan deserve 'respect' after Trump comments
Britain's Prince Harry said in response to comments from U.S. President Donald Trump that NATO troops stayed off the front line in Afghanistan, that "sacrifices" made in the conflict by NATO forces "deserve to be spoken about truthfully and with respect".
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January 23, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Prince Harry says sacrifices by NATO troops in Afghanistan deserve 'respect' after Trump comments reut.rs/3LWgNF4
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This 100%. Ditto Islamophobia.
We need to tackle anti - semitism & punish hate speech that incites/causes physical violence but giving Minister for Immigration the right to refuse/cancel a visa on mere speculation of a person’s future actions or conduct is deeply incompatible with our nations democratic values.
January 23, 2026 at 11:05 PM
This 100%. Ditto Islamophobia.
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WHO removing Us Flag
January 23, 2026 at 9:45 PM
WHO removing Us Flag
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A woman in Australia with cognitive and intellectual disabilities is facing trial over alleged anti-semitism
By @skwawkbox.org
www.thecanary.co/skwawkbox/20...
By @skwawkbox.org
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Watch: disabled woman in Australia PROSECUTED for 'butt-dialing' Jewish nutritionist
A woman in Australia with cognitive and intellectual disabilities is facing trial over alleged anti-semitism
www.thecanary.co
January 23, 2026 at 8:50 PM
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seriously if you’re a regular TikTok user you should probably reconsider that. the new US-based ownership will not be shy about using this shit against you.
BREAKING: Now that TikTok is under US-based ownership, the social media app potentially collects more detailed information about its users, including precise location data.
My latest for @wired.com:
www.wired.com/story/tiktok...
My latest for @wired.com:
www.wired.com/story/tiktok...
TikTok Is Now Collecting Even More Data About Its Users. Here Are the 3 Biggest Changes
According to its new privacy policy, TikTok now collects more data on its users, including their precise location, after majority ownership officially switched to a group based in the US.
www.wired.com
January 23, 2026 at 10:51 PM
seriously if you’re a regular TikTok user you should probably reconsider that. the new US-based ownership will not be shy about using this shit against you.
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“When mayors in other cities ask me how #Copenhagen afforded to invest in its cycling networks, I ask them how on earth they have been able to afford highway projects. We invested in bike lanes because that was the cheapest option.”
What the world can learn from Copenhagen’s cycling revolution.
What the world can learn from Copenhagen’s cycling revolution.
What the world can learn from Copenhagen’s cycling revolution
Close to two-thirds of the city’s residents commute by bike to school or work every day.
theprogressplaybook.com
January 23, 2026 at 8:13 AM
“When mayors in other cities ask me how #Copenhagen afforded to invest in its cycling networks, I ask them how on earth they have been able to afford highway projects. We invested in bike lanes because that was the cheapest option.”
What the world can learn from Copenhagen’s cycling revolution.
What the world can learn from Copenhagen’s cycling revolution.
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Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok, generated an estimated 3 million sexualized images of women and children in a matter of days, according to research conducted by a nonprofit watchdog.
Musk’s Grok created 3 million sexualized images within days, research says
They include 23,000 that appear to depict children, the Center for Countering Digital Hate says.
ebx.sh
January 23, 2026 at 6:42 AM
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok, generated an estimated 3 million sexualized images of women and children in a matter of days, according to research conducted by a nonprofit watchdog.
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"Powerful men like you could be doing so much" Rutger Bregman calls out Billionaires to their face for not using their money to help the world.
January 23, 2026 at 1:58 AM
"Powerful men like you could be doing so much" Rutger Bregman calls out Billionaires to their face for not using their money to help the world.
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It's week like this that I realize how much poorer The Guardian is for not having Katharine Murphy, Amy Remeikis and Paul Karp.
But great that Amy and Paul at least are still doing great things elsewhere.
But great that Amy and Paul at least are still doing great things elsewhere.
It's weeks like this I realise how much poorer we are for not having Katharine Murphy in the gallery.
But thanks to The New Daily and Australia Institute we still have fabulous @amyremeikis.bsky.social
who this morning already predicted curtains for Ley
thepoint.com.au/opinions/260...
But thanks to The New Daily and Australia Institute we still have fabulous @amyremeikis.bsky.social
who this morning already predicted curtains for Ley
thepoint.com.au/opinions/260...
Play stupid games, win stupid prizes. Why we’re all the losers from the hate speech fracas
The biggest losers in the political brinkmanship Anthony Albanese and Labor lured Sussan Ley and the Liberals into with the hate group legislation no one wanted, is as always the public.
thepoint.com.au
January 23, 2026 at 2:20 AM
It's week like this that I realize how much poorer The Guardian is for not having Katharine Murphy, Amy Remeikis and Paul Karp.
But great that Amy and Paul at least are still doing great things elsewhere.
But great that Amy and Paul at least are still doing great things elsewhere.
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The beatings will continue until morale improves.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
January 23, 2026 at 2:04 AM
The beatings will continue until morale improves.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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IDF identified - but ignored 5 warning signs of Hamas attack on eve of Oct. 7, its *own* probe shows | The Times of Israel
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IDF identified but ignored 5 warning signs of Hamas attack on eve of Oct. 7, its probe shows
Before 4 a.m., Southern Command chief spoke with senior intelligence officers and Shin Bet officials about unusual activity, but they all determined no attack was imminent
www.timesofisrael.com
January 23, 2026 at 1:01 AM
IDF identified - but ignored 5 warning signs of Hamas attack on eve of Oct. 7, its *own* probe shows | The Times of Israel
www.timesofisrael.com/idf-identifi...
www.timesofisrael.com/idf-identifi...