Rebecca Fernandez O'Shea
@rebeccafernandez.bsky.social
Senior Graphics Programmer at Nixxes Software @nixxessoftware.bsky.social Previously TT Games and WeirdBeard Games. A member of Port Jackson Greens and the Sustainable Transport branch of Climate Change Balmain/Rozelle.
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Free Community BBQ: Help Reopen the Glebe Island Bridge
Join us for a free BBQ picnic and community day of action to push the NSW Government to reopen the Glebe Island Bridge.
www.kobishetty.org.au
Sydney residents, urbanists and transport enthusiasts - come join us for an action day to call on the NSW government to reopen the Glebe Island Bridge!
And because this is Australia, of course there's a free BBQ, register here so we know how much food to buy: www.kobishetty.org.au/reopen_glebe...
And because this is Australia, of course there's a free BBQ, register here so we know how much food to buy: www.kobishetty.org.au/reopen_glebe...
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I'm a bit unclear from the description... Who was throwing the punches, spraying mace, and arresting people?
Was it the protestors? Gosh, I hope it was the protestors
Was it the protestors? Gosh, I hope it was the protestors
February 10, 2026 at 8:51 AM
I'm a bit unclear from the description... Who was throwing the punches, spraying mace, and arresting people?
Was it the protestors? Gosh, I hope it was the protestors
Was it the protestors? Gosh, I hope it was the protestors
Damn, this headline makes it sound like protestors were also equipped with capsicum spray.
Media going to great lengths to avoid blaming cops for the violence
Media going to great lengths to avoid blaming cops for the violence
📢 There were violent clashes between protesters and police in Sydney's CBD as punches were thrown, capsicum spray used, and 27 people arrested.
Our reporters describe unexpected violence at Herzog protests
www.smh.com.au
February 10, 2026 at 8:12 AM
Damn, this headline makes it sound like protestors were also equipped with capsicum spray.
Media going to great lengths to avoid blaming cops for the violence
Media going to great lengths to avoid blaming cops for the violence
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Ik mocht voor GroenLinks-PvdA DeBilt met @lisawesterveld.bsky.social in gesprek over jeugdzorg in ons dorp. (En daarna een panel met geweldige mensen die dat ook gingen🥰)
Lisa is zo goed in wat ze doet, qua inhoud scherp & vakkundig. We boffen als land echt met haar in de Kamer! Het was een eer❤️💚✅
Lisa is zo goed in wat ze doet, qua inhoud scherp & vakkundig. We boffen als land echt met haar in de Kamer! Het was een eer❤️💚✅
February 10, 2026 at 7:37 AM
Ik mocht voor GroenLinks-PvdA DeBilt met @lisawesterveld.bsky.social in gesprek over jeugdzorg in ons dorp. (En daarna een panel met geweldige mensen die dat ook gingen🥰)
Lisa is zo goed in wat ze doet, qua inhoud scherp & vakkundig. We boffen als land echt met haar in de Kamer! Het was een eer❤️💚✅
Lisa is zo goed in wat ze doet, qua inhoud scherp & vakkundig. We boffen als land echt met haar in de Kamer! Het was een eer❤️💚✅
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Questions I wish the media would ask NSW Premier @chrisminnsmp.bsky.social #auspol
February 10, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Questions I wish the media would ask NSW Premier @chrisminnsmp.bsky.social #auspol
Btw, you can email your MP if you are angry about this police violence. Our politicians need to know how horrified we all are about this attack on our right to protest, on riot police assaulting innocent people!
australiandemocracy.org.au/email-mp-inq...
australiandemocracy.org.au/email-mp-inq...
Email your NSW MP: Establish an independent inquiry into protest policing
Working together for a fairer democracy
australiandemocracy.org.au
February 10, 2026 at 3:29 AM
Btw, you can email your MP if you are angry about this police violence. Our politicians need to know how horrified we all are about this attack on our right to protest, on riot police assaulting innocent people!
australiandemocracy.org.au/email-mp-inq...
australiandemocracy.org.au/email-mp-inq...
I think this is not very clear to people, but the police blocked all the exits and protestors could not get out, even the ones who were not intending to march.
People just wanted to leave but were trapped by police, then charged at by cops, pepper sprayed and assaulted.
People just wanted to leave but were trapped by police, then charged at by cops, pepper sprayed and assaulted.
Crikey was on the ground at the Sydney protest against Israeli President Isaac Herzog. We captured the confusion about how and where protesters should leave the rally, beginning with a heated discussion between NSW Police and NSW Greens MPs.
February 10, 2026 at 3:22 AM
I think this is not very clear to people, but the police blocked all the exits and protestors could not get out, even the ones who were not intending to march.
People just wanted to leave but were trapped by police, then charged at by cops, pepper sprayed and assaulted.
People just wanted to leave but were trapped by police, then charged at by cops, pepper sprayed and assaulted.
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Pushing and injuring a prominent MP who clearly identifies herself as such and who is filming peacefully is the sort of thing you can only do if you expect impunity
February 9, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Pushing and injuring a prominent MP who clearly identifies herself as such and who is filming peacefully is the sort of thing you can only do if you expect impunity
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The biggest cowards in Australia are in the NSW police force.
Shared with us from Sydney happening now. He had his hands up.
February 9, 2026 at 9:36 PM
The biggest cowards in Australia are in the NSW police force.
Fuck Chris Minns
It wasn’t impossible - the cops where there to incite violence. And Albanese (and everyone else) knew this would happen and he let it.
February 9, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Fuck Chris Minns
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This is really getting to me, Abigail is so lovely she wouldn't hurt a fly. Just out there trying to do what's right and peacefully protect people at prayer, and gets assaulted by the cops.
Like, stood together with her right there at town hall only a couple of weeks ago to support the Kurds
Like, stood together with her right there at town hall only a couple of weeks ago to support the Kurds
February 9, 2026 at 12:53 PM
This is really getting to me, Abigail is so lovely she wouldn't hurt a fly. Just out there trying to do what's right and peacefully protect people at prayer, and gets assaulted by the cops.
Like, stood together with her right there at town hall only a couple of weeks ago to support the Kurds
Like, stood together with her right there at town hall only a couple of weeks ago to support the Kurds
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Holy shit, one of our Greens MPs 😭
February 9, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Holy shit, one of our Greens MPs 😭
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Video shows a man pinned to the ground as Australian police strike him repeatedly during an arrest. The man appears already subdued as blows continue. The incident occurred at protests in Sydney against Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
Video: Jared Kimpton via X (@jared_kimpton)
Video: Jared Kimpton via X (@jared_kimpton)
February 9, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Video shows a man pinned to the ground as Australian police strike him repeatedly during an arrest. The man appears already subdued as blows continue. The incident occurred at protests in Sydney against Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
Video: Jared Kimpton via X (@jared_kimpton)
Video: Jared Kimpton via X (@jared_kimpton)
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I’m safe but a lot of people around me weren’t
Saw an older lady get pepper sprayed and an older gentleman get pushed down to the ground by police
I think what gets lost a bit is how normie these crowds are and the diversity of ages coming to protest.
Saw an older lady get pepper sprayed and an older gentleman get pushed down to the ground by police
I think what gets lost a bit is how normie these crowds are and the diversity of ages coming to protest.
February 9, 2026 at 11:51 AM
I’m safe but a lot of people around me weren’t
Saw an older lady get pepper sprayed and an older gentleman get pushed down to the ground by police
I think what gets lost a bit is how normie these crowds are and the diversity of ages coming to protest.
Saw an older lady get pepper sprayed and an older gentleman get pushed down to the ground by police
I think what gets lost a bit is how normie these crowds are and the diversity of ages coming to protest.
Holy shit, one of our Greens MPs 😭
February 9, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Holy shit, one of our Greens MPs 😭
This is literally the bench where I'd tied my bike and picked it up (under police escort) only about half an hour prior to this.
This is assault!
Clear to see these people trying to disengage peacefully and then just gang assaulted by the cops.
Fascist Minns Labor government caused this.
This is assault!
Clear to see these people trying to disengage peacefully and then just gang assaulted by the cops.
Fascist Minns Labor government caused this.
Shared with us from Sydney happening now. He had his hands up.
February 9, 2026 at 11:32 AM
This is literally the bench where I'd tied my bike and picked it up (under police escort) only about half an hour prior to this.
This is assault!
Clear to see these people trying to disengage peacefully and then just gang assaulted by the cops.
Fascist Minns Labor government caused this.
This is assault!
Clear to see these people trying to disengage peacefully and then just gang assaulted by the cops.
Fascist Minns Labor government caused this.
Just an update to say I'm safely at home, I left the Herzog protest at about 6.30pm because I had to attend work meetings. It was extremely peaceful when I left and seems like things deteriorated quite rapidly after that.
There were children in that crowd, the police are scum.
There were children in that crowd, the police are scum.
February 9, 2026 at 10:44 AM
Just an update to say I'm safely at home, I left the Herzog protest at about 6.30pm because I had to attend work meetings. It was extremely peaceful when I left and seems like things deteriorated quite rapidly after that.
There were children in that crowd, the police are scum.
There were children in that crowd, the police are scum.
In news that will surprise no one, fast moving cyclists and slow moving tourists do not make for a happy mix. But fast moving cyclists and even faster moving cars and trucks also don't mix! So where are we meant to cycle along here? It's a main route into the city..
The decision to put a shared bike path in front of the new Sydney Fish Market is causing a clash between commuter cyclists and visitors to the site, riders say.
Cyclists say Sydney Fish Market bike route 'accident waiting to happen'
The decision to put a shared bike path in front of the new Sydney Fish Market is causing a clash between commuter cyclists and visitors to the site, riders say.
www.abc.net.au
February 8, 2026 at 11:21 PM
In news that will surprise no one, fast moving cyclists and slow moving tourists do not make for a happy mix. But fast moving cyclists and even faster moving cars and trucks also don't mix! So where are we meant to cycle along here? It's a main route into the city..
OK, going to this despite the NSW government and police doing their best to try and scare protestors and city workers away.
People have a right to peacefully voice their disgust at the government about this, giving in to their intimidation means they win. We should be able to protest genocide.
People have a right to peacefully voice their disgust at the government about this, giving in to their intimidation means they win. We should be able to protest genocide.
February 8, 2026 at 10:46 AM
OK, going to this despite the NSW government and police doing their best to try and scare protestors and city workers away.
People have a right to peacefully voice their disgust at the government about this, giving in to their intimidation means they win. We should be able to protest genocide.
People have a right to peacefully voice their disgust at the government about this, giving in to their intimidation means they win. We should be able to protest genocide.
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A good read from Amnesty Australia about your rights if protesting - President Herzog (AKA Signer of Bombs that Blow Up Children and Assistant in a Genocide). Yes the Minns government announced draconian rules but its not unlawful to protest tomorrow
www.amnesty.org.au/national-day...
www.amnesty.org.au/national-day...
February 8, 2026 at 8:07 AM
A good read from Amnesty Australia about your rights if protesting - President Herzog (AKA Signer of Bombs that Blow Up Children and Assistant in a Genocide). Yes the Minns government announced draconian rules but its not unlawful to protest tomorrow
www.amnesty.org.au/national-day...
www.amnesty.org.au/national-day...
I must admit I was totally ignorant about the Kurdish people and their plight until making a Kurdish friend here, but this summary of recent events is useful (if still very complex): www.greenleft.org.au/2026/1446/wo...
So many atrocities against a democratic people, and so little Western help
So many atrocities against a democratic people, and so little Western help
Timeline of treachery: A month that shook Kurdish hopes
Sarah Glynn outlines the sequence of events that have reduced the Kurdish-led Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria to the main centres of Kurdish habitation and forced Kurds into an uncer...
www.greenleft.org.au
February 8, 2026 at 2:44 AM
I must admit I was totally ignorant about the Kurdish people and their plight until making a Kurdish friend here, but this summary of recent events is useful (if still very complex): www.greenleft.org.au/2026/1446/wo...
So many atrocities against a democratic people, and so little Western help
So many atrocities against a democratic people, and so little Western help
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Editorial: Tell me Australia, which is worse: signing bombs or making anti-bomb signs? preview.mailerlite.io/emails/webvi...
February 7, 2026 at 7:05 AM
Editorial: Tell me Australia, which is worse: signing bombs or making anti-bomb signs? preview.mailerlite.io/emails/webvi...
Got a text from my mum today saying "I hope you're not going to any protests this weekend". This is where I was when she texted me...
Hope she doesn't watch the news tonight.
Ashamed of my government for inviting a war criminal, but proud of Australians for standing up to this! ✊
Hope she doesn't watch the news tonight.
Ashamed of my government for inviting a war criminal, but proud of Australians for standing up to this! ✊
February 6, 2026 at 6:32 AM
Got a text from my mum today saying "I hope you're not going to any protests this weekend". This is where I was when she texted me...
Hope she doesn't watch the news tonight.
Ashamed of my government for inviting a war criminal, but proud of Australians for standing up to this! ✊
Hope she doesn't watch the news tonight.
Ashamed of my government for inviting a war criminal, but proud of Australians for standing up to this! ✊
Can't wait for Sydney YIMBY to tell me how this is all just a supply problem. Just build more houses and the housing crisis will be solved! Meanwhile, richest 1% just raking in billions from housing market tax discounts..
New figures show the Capital Gains Tax discount will blow a quarter-trillion dollar hole in the budget over the next 10 yrs. Considerably more than the $205 bn it has cost over its 25 years. The richest 1% of income earners will get a staggering 59% of the benefit.
February 5, 2026 at 11:12 PM
Can't wait for Sydney YIMBY to tell me how this is all just a supply problem. Just build more houses and the housing crisis will be solved! Meanwhile, richest 1% just raking in billions from housing market tax discounts..
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We gotta come up with a better system than “everything rests on whether these twelve billionnaires are nice”
February 4, 2026 at 7:41 PM
We gotta come up with a better system than “everything rests on whether these twelve billionnaires are nice”