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I tend to repost more than I post.
Music, singing, laughter, photography, crochet, colour, living in the Blue Dandenongs, left leaning
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Music, singing, laughter, photography, crochet, colour, living in the Blue Dandenongs, left leaning
Aussie Basketball 🏀 NBL, NBL1, WNBL
Grandmothers For Refugees
No DMs No MAGA No Crypto No OnlyFans & the like.
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“An Emergency Warning to seek shelter indoors has been issued for residents north of Melbourne as a grassfire burns out of control. There is a grassfire at Clarkefield, NE of Sunbury, that is not yet under control and firefighters have been unable to stop its spread”
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
Emergency warning issued for grassfire north of Melbourne
Residents near Sunbury, north of Melbourne, are advised to shelter now as a grassfire burns out of control.
www.abc.net.au
February 11, 2026 at 6:30 AM
“An Emergency Warning to seek shelter indoors has been issued for residents north of Melbourne as a grassfire burns out of control. There is a grassfire at Clarkefield, NE of Sunbury, that is not yet under control and firefighters have been unable to stop its spread”
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
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The same NSW Police recently given more powers.
NSW cops can switch their cameras off, at their own discretion.
Discretion. NSW Police. Discretion.
#NSWpol
#AusPol
#ACAB
NSW cops can switch their cameras off, at their own discretion.
Discretion. NSW Police. Discretion.
#NSWpol
#AusPol
#ACAB
No body-camera footage of woman's death in police stand-off, coroner hears
A court hears a NSW inquest will need to rely on eyewitness accounts of the 2023 death of Krista Kach, who was shot with a beanbag round following a 10-hour stand-off with police in 2023.
www.abc.net.au
February 11, 2026 at 6:34 AM
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But you no longer have the right to protest.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
February 11, 2026 at 6:38 AM
But you no longer have the right to protest.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Red-tailed black cockatoo.
Sunset Strip, New South Wales.
Sunset Strip, New South Wales.
February 11, 2026 at 6:39 AM
Red-tailed black cockatoo.
Sunset Strip, New South Wales.
Sunset Strip, New South Wales.
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📢 The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation and Australian Federal Police have been questioned about their actions before and after the Bondi terror attack, with Australia's top spy agency defending its failure to prevent it. During a senate estimates hearing late on Tuesday night, the AFP…
ASIO and AFP face Senate questions about the Bondi terror attack
www.sbs.com.au
February 11, 2026 at 6:44 AM
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I used to post a NSW Police story every few days, then I felt it had become a bit repetitive.
I think I’ll resume. There’s plenty of material.
We’re still not clear on their role in the murders of gay men in the eastern suburbs in the 1980s and 90s.
So much material.
I think I’ll resume. There’s plenty of material.
We’re still not clear on their role in the murders of gay men in the eastern suburbs in the 1980s and 90s.
So much material.
February 11, 2026 at 6:45 AM
I used to post a NSW Police story every few days, then I felt it had become a bit repetitive.
I think I’ll resume. There’s plenty of material.
We’re still not clear on their role in the murders of gay men in the eastern suburbs in the 1980s and 90s.
So much material.
I think I’ll resume. There’s plenty of material.
We’re still not clear on their role in the murders of gay men in the eastern suburbs in the 1980s and 90s.
So much material.
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Incredible footage - a new video shows a full minute before an incident where an protest attendee was repeatedly punched by police. Both the Premier and NSW Police have told us not to judge 30 second videos because we don't know what preceeded them. Well...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
Fresh video shows police pushing protester before fight broke out
A new video filmed by a bystander and shared with ABC NEWS Verify shows the full minute before two police officers began punching a protester, shedding light on the beginning of the altercation.
www.abc.net.au
February 11, 2026 at 6:57 AM
Incredible footage - a new video shows a full minute before an incident where an protest attendee was repeatedly punched by police. Both the Premier and NSW Police have told us not to judge 30 second videos because we don't know what preceeded them. Well...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
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"Ali Al-lami says he was pushed to the ground and called a 'brown c*nt'. Police proceeded to punch Al-lami and handcuff him while pressing his head to the ground.
'It was like how an IDF soldier would put a Palestinian to the ground and brutalise them'."
Yes, but look at the *context* says Minns.
'It was like how an IDF soldier would put a Palestinian to the ground and brutalise them'."
Yes, but look at the *context* says Minns.
NSW Police on the defensive in the wake of Monday's attacks on protestors as details of victims/those arrested begin to emerge - such as Ali (below)
#auspol #Herzog @sstephanietrann.bsky.social
michaelwest.com.au/herzog-prote...
#auspol #Herzog @sstephanietrann.bsky.social
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Herzog protests. Medics attacked too, lawyers question police violence - Michael West
Monday's police actions against anti-genocide protestors in Sydney represent a significant escalation of unwarranted violence.
michaelwest.com.au
February 11, 2026 at 6:57 AM
"Ali Al-lami says he was pushed to the ground and called a 'brown c*nt'. Police proceeded to punch Al-lami and handcuff him while pressing his head to the ground.
'It was like how an IDF soldier would put a Palestinian to the ground and brutalise them'."
Yes, but look at the *context* says Minns.
'It was like how an IDF soldier would put a Palestinian to the ground and brutalise them'."
Yes, but look at the *context* says Minns.
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This shows the cycle cop started the fracas. He pushes "whiteshirt man" who looks like he is simply putting his arm out to balance himself. His hands go up in a placatory gesture, but then another thug cop lays into him. This video simply points to two cops being involved.
Fresh video shows police pushing protester before fight broke out
A new video filmed by a bystander and shared with ABC NEWS Verify shows the full minute before two police officers began punching a protester, shedding light on the beginning of the altercation.
www.abc.net.au
February 11, 2026 at 6:58 AM
This shows the cycle cop started the fracas. He pushes "whiteshirt man" who looks like he is simply putting his arm out to balance himself. His hands go up in a placatory gesture, but then another thug cop lays into him. This video simply points to two cops being involved.
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Sophie Scamps MP:
"At the very time the Government is welcoming President Herzog into Parliament House, with the entrance being officially lined with Israeli flags, Israel is moving to extend the illegal occupation of the West Bank thus undermining the hope for a two-state solution."
"At the very time the Government is welcoming President Herzog into Parliament House, with the entrance being officially lined with Israeli flags, Israel is moving to extend the illegal occupation of the West Bank thus undermining the hope for a two-state solution."
February 11, 2026 at 5:51 AM
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Ever notice hw the MSM turn up 'after the fact' for trauma porn and to grab images of burnt towns for the 6pm news bulletins, but five hours earlier, when they should have suspended normal programming and switched to live emergency coverage? Crickets. They just show up afterwards for trauma porn.
February 11, 2026 at 6:05 AM
Ever notice hw the MSM turn up 'after the fact' for trauma porn and to grab images of burnt towns for the 6pm news bulletins, but five hours earlier, when they should have suspended normal programming and switched to live emergency coverage? Crickets. They just show up afterwards for trauma porn.
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Pure logic (given resources, access to sources etc) there is just no way that I should be able to do a better job, faster and sooner than the ABC, but I can, do and have.
The ABC still needs to improve its emergency broadcasting protocols.
The ABC still needs to improve its emergency broadcasting protocols.
February 11, 2026 at 5:31 AM
Pure logic (given resources, access to sources etc) there is just no way that I should be able to do a better job, faster and sooner than the ABC, but I can, do and have.
The ABC still needs to improve its emergency broadcasting protocols.
The ABC still needs to improve its emergency broadcasting protocols.
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If I can do it, without the resources of, and faster than the ABC then questions need to be asked as to why such is so.
The ABC has a far wider audience than I do and when emergencies happen normal broadcasting should cease there and then. Why wait an hour?
Scrap the political interviews.
The ABC has a far wider audience than I do and when emergencies happen normal broadcasting should cease there and then. Why wait an hour?
Scrap the political interviews.
February 11, 2026 at 5:25 AM
If I can do it, without the resources of, and faster than the ABC then questions need to be asked as to why such is so.
The ABC has a far wider audience than I do and when emergencies happen normal broadcasting should cease there and then. Why wait an hour?
Scrap the political interviews.
The ABC has a far wider audience than I do and when emergencies happen normal broadcasting should cease there and then. Why wait an hour?
Scrap the political interviews.
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As a Black Saturday survivor and reporter, I take nothing more seriously than emergency broadcasting. We're doing so now and switching to emergency coverage.
If youlive in or around Clarkefield, you need to shelter indoors NOW. It is too late to leave.
Helitacks departing Essendon Airport.
If youlive in or around Clarkefield, you need to shelter indoors NOW. It is too late to leave.
Helitacks departing Essendon Airport.
February 11, 2026 at 3:47 AM
As a Black Saturday survivor and reporter, I take nothing more seriously than emergency broadcasting. We're doing so now and switching to emergency coverage.
If youlive in or around Clarkefield, you need to shelter indoors NOW. It is too late to leave.
Helitacks departing Essendon Airport.
If youlive in or around Clarkefield, you need to shelter indoors NOW. It is too late to leave.
Helitacks departing Essendon Airport.
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Ran into my neice at the International Day of Women and Girls in STEMM event organised by the Monash AthenaSwan advisory group. Maybe having a mad 🤪 scientist for an aunty has helped her pursue her work
February 11, 2026 at 5:41 AM
Ran into my neice at the International Day of Women and Girls in STEMM event organised by the Monash AthenaSwan advisory group. Maybe having a mad 🤪 scientist for an aunty has helped her pursue her work
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There’s Brigette McKenzie going after Grace Tame following in the shoes of Linda Reynolds going after Brittany Higgins. See a handmaiden pattern here?
February 11, 2026 at 5:42 AM
There’s Brigette McKenzie going after Grace Tame following in the shoes of Linda Reynolds going after Brittany Higgins. See a handmaiden pattern here?
I’m still here, wearing my elephant handbag whenever I’m out ‘n about xxx Thank you again, my friend. 🤗
February 11, 2026 at 5:47 AM
I’m still here, wearing my elephant handbag whenever I’m out ‘n about xxx Thank you again, my friend. 🤗
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Circular arguments that there wouldn’t have been violence in Sydney if Herzog hadn’t been invited or if protestors had stayed at home don’t produce outcomes
We need calm debate .We need to look at why protests were peaceful in other states, NSW police culture and the organisation of safe marches.
We need calm debate .We need to look at why protests were peaceful in other states, NSW police culture and the organisation of safe marches.
February 11, 2026 at 4:50 AM
Circular arguments that there wouldn’t have been violence in Sydney if Herzog hadn’t been invited or if protestors had stayed at home don’t produce outcomes
We need calm debate .We need to look at why protests were peaceful in other states, NSW police culture and the organisation of safe marches.
We need calm debate .We need to look at why protests were peaceful in other states, NSW police culture and the organisation of safe marches.
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They've also applied review in Europe, Canada, and Australia, where we still base our science on... well, science.
So chances are good that we'll be getting an mRNA vax for flu, while Americans will be getting leeches to balance their humours, and a tall glass of warm raw milk.
So chances are good that we'll be getting an mRNA vax for flu, while Americans will be getting leeches to balance their humours, and a tall glass of warm raw milk.
The FDA has refused to accept an application from Moderna to review its first mRNA seasonal flu vaccine, the company said, in another setback for the technology that’s been a target of some Trump administration health officials. https://cnn.it/4kt8iyn
February 11, 2026 at 4:13 AM
They've also applied review in Europe, Canada, and Australia, where we still base our science on... well, science.
So chances are good that we'll be getting an mRNA vax for flu, while Americans will be getting leeches to balance their humours, and a tall glass of warm raw milk.
So chances are good that we'll be getting an mRNA vax for flu, while Americans will be getting leeches to balance their humours, and a tall glass of warm raw milk.
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#Auspol How the F do you not know where you've spent $3 billion? Maybe ask Morrison. 🥴
Just discovered $3 billion in extra nuclear sub spending between May and December $15.4B → $18.6B
Where's the $3 billion going? Defence: "Take it on notice"
That's enough money to build 10,000s public homes but for Defence it's pocket change they lost down back of the couch.
Where's the $3 billion going? Defence: "Take it on notice"
That's enough money to build 10,000s public homes but for Defence it's pocket change they lost down back of the couch.
February 11, 2026 at 3:57 AM
#Auspol How the F do you not know where you've spent $3 billion? Maybe ask Morrison. 🥴
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I just wanna buy some garden soil without some stupid company scanning my face ffs
OAIC statement on Administrative Review Tribunal’s Bunnings decision www.oaic.gov.au/news/media-c...
OAIC statement on Administrative Review Tribunal’s Bunnings decision
Today’s decision by the Administrative Review Tribunal relating to Bunnings Group Limited’s use of facial recognition technology (FRT) is an important reiteration of the key principles and protections...
www.oaic.gov.au
February 11, 2026 at 4:20 AM
I just wanna buy some garden soil without some stupid company scanning my face ffs
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Members of the Queensland government are pushing to criminalise abortion in that state.
I’m so over conservatives…
I’m so over conservatives…
February 11, 2026 at 4:25 AM
Members of the Queensland government are pushing to criminalise abortion in that state.
I’m so over conservatives…
I’m so over conservatives…