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Aussie politics & journalism junkie; trade unionist. Lefty. Tory free zone (broadly defined). Ally in Meanjin.
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Someone very close to Putin once explained to me that Putin thinks that all Westerners can be bought. We have no values; only a price. Dmitriev's prominent role in drafting the latest "peace plan" underscores that Putin assessment. I hope Putin is wrong. I fear for some, he might be right.
November 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Someone very close to Putin once explained to me that Putin thinks that all Westerners can be bought. We have no values; only a price. Dmitriev's prominent role in drafting the latest "peace plan" underscores that Putin assessment. I hope Putin is wrong. I fear for some, he might be right.
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Inspiring, tear-jerking piece by @fatima-payman.bsky.social on @thepointau.bsky.social
...the day after more racist burka BS in the Senate.
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
...the day after more racist burka BS in the Senate.
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
November 25, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Inspiring, tear-jerking piece by @fatima-payman.bsky.social on @thepointau.bsky.social
...the day after more racist burka BS in the Senate.
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
...the day after more racist burka BS in the Senate.
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
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72% of Australians support a total ban on gambling ads.
It’s been 881 days since the Murphy Report recommended that Parliament ban gambling advertising.
30% of Australian children aged 12 to 17 gamble - they lose nearly $20 million every year.
It’s been 881 days since the Murphy Report recommended that Parliament ban gambling advertising.
30% of Australian children aged 12 to 17 gamble - they lose nearly $20 million every year.
Gambling ad ban would pass parliament with conscience vote, Labor MP says
Macarthur MP Mike Freelander believes the multi-partisan support for restricting gambling advertising means the reforms will "get there" eventually.
www.abc.net.au
November 24, 2025 at 9:48 PM
72% of Australians support a total ban on gambling ads.
It’s been 881 days since the Murphy Report recommended that Parliament ban gambling advertising.
30% of Australian children aged 12 to 17 gamble - they lose nearly $20 million every year.
It’s been 881 days since the Murphy Report recommended that Parliament ban gambling advertising.
30% of Australian children aged 12 to 17 gamble - they lose nearly $20 million every year.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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Anything that takes a minute to describe and clarify is by nature open to broad interpretation and misunderstanding and is therefore unjustified. Why can’t Services Australia just use the core principle of the law “innocent until proven guilty”. Everyone knows how to apply that. Smacks of Robodebt.
November 24, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Anything that takes a minute to describe and clarify is by nature open to broad interpretation and misunderstanding and is therefore unjustified. Why can’t Services Australia just use the core principle of the law “innocent until proven guilty”. Everyone knows how to apply that. Smacks of Robodebt.
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Not many people know this, but before The Cure came along there was another band Prevention and they were considered better.
November 22, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Not many people know this, but before The Cure came along there was another band Prevention and they were considered better.
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📢 #AUListen #DemocracySausage 🎙️ Independent ACT Senator David Pocock joins @marijataflaga.bsky.social and @markgkenny.bsky.social to challenge both major parties on climate policy, gambling reform and political transparency.
Listen Now 🎧 ausi.anu.edu.au/news/democra....
Listen Now 🎧 ausi.anu.edu.au/news/democra....
November 21, 2025 at 3:21 AM
📢 #AUListen #DemocracySausage 🎙️ Independent ACT Senator David Pocock joins @marijataflaga.bsky.social and @markgkenny.bsky.social to challenge both major parties on climate policy, gambling reform and political transparency.
Listen Now 🎧 ausi.anu.edu.au/news/democra....
Listen Now 🎧 ausi.anu.edu.au/news/democra....
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Can the centre hold in Australian politics? Not if key players stop trying
November 23, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Can the centre hold in Australian politics? Not if key players stop trying
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Making a bogey man out of socialism at a time when we’re all being slowly murdered by a toxic cocktail of fascism and capitalism is…a choice.
November 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Making a bogey man out of socialism at a time when we’re all being slowly murdered by a toxic cocktail of fascism and capitalism is…a choice.
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So AUS Libs are now isolated with Trump on world stage
‘Leaders of the world's top economies have signed a joint statement at the G20 summit in South Africa, strengthening their commitment to the Paris Agreement.’ #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
‘Leaders of the world's top economies have signed a joint statement at the G20 summit in South Africa, strengthening their commitment to the Paris Agreement.’ #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Trump isolated after G20 leaders unite behind climate declaration
US President Donald Trump was the only G20 member to boycott the summit in South Africa.
www.abc.net.au
November 23, 2025 at 1:17 AM
So AUS Libs are now isolated with Trump on world stage
‘Leaders of the world's top economies have signed a joint statement at the G20 summit in South Africa, strengthening their commitment to the Paris Agreement.’ #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
‘Leaders of the world's top economies have signed a joint statement at the G20 summit in South Africa, strengthening their commitment to the Paris Agreement.’ #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Bollards!!!
We destroy BMWs for fun and will NEVER get bored of it.
#WorldBollardAssociation😏
#WorldBollardAssociation😏
November 23, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Bollards!!!
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Postbox bollards outside the Post Office. Absolutely delightful.
#WorldBollardAssociation 📮
#WorldBollardAssociation 📮
November 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Postbox bollards outside the Post Office. Absolutely delightful.
#WorldBollardAssociation 📮
#WorldBollardAssociation 📮
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Never forget this: The forces rigging our economy, undermining our democracy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. Stay clear-eyed and ready for the fight ahead.
November 22, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Never forget this: The forces rigging our economy, undermining our democracy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. Stay clear-eyed and ready for the fight ahead.
I put too much Vegemite on my toast. That is all.
November 23, 2025 at 1:13 PM
I put too much Vegemite on my toast. That is all.
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UK government freezes rail fares for a year www.gov.uk/government/n...
First rail freeze in 30 years to ease the cost of living
Rail fares frozen for the first time in 30 years in historic intervention to deliver real savings for millions of commuters.
www.gov.uk
November 23, 2025 at 12:11 PM
UK government freezes rail fares for a year www.gov.uk/government/n...
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David Speers “what does it mean to be a Liberal today?”
Niki Savva “I don’t think anybody knows”🔥 Savva at her brutal best, says Libs are “disintegrating before our eyes” & that their internal war on Net Zero is not over, with Hastie claiming they may “become extinct” #Abcinsiders
Niki Savva “I don’t think anybody knows”🔥 Savva at her brutal best, says Libs are “disintegrating before our eyes” & that their internal war on Net Zero is not over, with Hastie claiming they may “become extinct” #Abcinsiders
November 23, 2025 at 12:20 AM
David Speers “what does it mean to be a Liberal today?”
Niki Savva “I don’t think anybody knows”🔥 Savva at her brutal best, says Libs are “disintegrating before our eyes” & that their internal war on Net Zero is not over, with Hastie claiming they may “become extinct” #Abcinsiders
Niki Savva “I don’t think anybody knows”🔥 Savva at her brutal best, says Libs are “disintegrating before our eyes” & that their internal war on Net Zero is not over, with Hastie claiming they may “become extinct” #Abcinsiders
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“You cannot allow the richest people in your society to take a bigger and a bigger and a bigger share in economies with almost no growth and not expect ordinary families to get poorer”
Gary makes it simple. Without a reset on the gap between the wealthy and the rest of us things will only get worse
Gary makes it simple. Without a reset on the gap between the wealthy and the rest of us things will only get worse
November 23, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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“You cannot allow the richest people in your society to take a bigger and a bigger and a bigger share in economies with almost no growth and not expect ordinary families to get poorer”
Gary makes it simple. Without a reset on the gap between the wealthy and the rest of us things will only get worse
Gary makes it simple. Without a reset on the gap between the wealthy and the rest of us things will only get worse
November 20, 2025 at 2:03 PM
“You cannot allow the richest people in your society to take a bigger and a bigger and a bigger share in economies with almost no growth and not expect ordinary families to get poorer”
Gary makes it simple. Without a reset on the gap between the wealthy and the rest of us things will only get worse
Gary makes it simple. Without a reset on the gap between the wealthy and the rest of us things will only get worse
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🚨 NEW: 'Don't know' is the preferred Liberal Party leader in the latest Newspoll, followed by Sussan Ley and Andrew Hastie
November 23, 2025 at 9:14 AM
🚨 NEW: 'Don't know' is the preferred Liberal Party leader in the latest Newspoll, followed by Sussan Ley and Andrew Hastie
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Open letter from over 1,000 UK scientists urging all MPs to attend the National Emergency Briefing. A huge list full of highly respected names.
"Without much more urgent and decisive action, we risk seeing these impacts overwhelm our capacity to respond."
Please share with your MP. #NEB2025
"Without much more urgent and decisive action, we risk seeing these impacts overwhelm our capacity to respond."
Please share with your MP. #NEB2025
National Emergency Briefing
An unfiltered assessment of the latest threats to UK food supply, health and national security from eight leading experts to an invitation-only audience - also covering positive solutions. Westminster...
www.nebriefing.org
November 23, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Open letter from over 1,000 UK scientists urging all MPs to attend the National Emergency Briefing. A huge list full of highly respected names.
"Without much more urgent and decisive action, we risk seeing these impacts overwhelm our capacity to respond."
Please share with your MP. #NEB2025
"Without much more urgent and decisive action, we risk seeing these impacts overwhelm our capacity to respond."
Please share with your MP. #NEB2025