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"Don't be a sucker", a film made in 1943 by the US Department of War, showing how fascists weaponize prejudice to divide and take over nations. 🔥
December 1, 2025 at 12:21 AM
"Don't be a sucker", a film made in 1943 by the US Department of War, showing how fascists weaponize prejudice to divide and take over nations. 🔥
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"It is significantly due to the courage and stubborn determination of those Palestinian journalists that no reasonable citizen of the world has been able to look away."
But for so many in Australia's media and political class, 'looking away' has been standard practice. #GazaGenocide #auspol
But for so many in Australia's media and political class, 'looking away' has been standard practice. #GazaGenocide #auspol
Crikey has published the unedited transcript of the speech Kerry O'Brien have at the Walkely Awards.
ABC legend Kerry O'Brien's speech was cut down by newspapers. Here it is in full
www.crikey.com.au
December 1, 2025 at 2:49 AM
"It is significantly due to the courage and stubborn determination of those Palestinian journalists that no reasonable citizen of the world has been able to look away."
But for so many in Australia's media and political class, 'looking away' has been standard practice. #GazaGenocide #auspol
But for so many in Australia's media and political class, 'looking away' has been standard practice. #GazaGenocide #auspol
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“everything is on the table” says Richard Marles.
Everything except what really matters;
the outrageous spending on the dangerous and deluded #AUKUS deal. #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Everything except what really matters;
the outrageous spending on the dangerous and deluded #AUKUS deal. #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Australia news live: Labor to announce major defence shake-up in bid to stop cost blowouts; ‘unusually prolonged flu season’ in NSW
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www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 1:54 AM
“everything is on the table” says Richard Marles.
Everything except what really matters;
the outrageous spending on the dangerous and deluded #AUKUS deal. #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Everything except what really matters;
the outrageous spending on the dangerous and deluded #AUKUS deal. #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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The 'toxic trio' for #FamilyViolence are sport, alcohol and gambling.
If only we had a PM who was more focused on preventing violence against women and children than on protecting vested interests. #auspol
If only we had a PM who was more focused on preventing violence against women and children than on protecting vested interests. #auspol
When it comes to alcohol, gambling and domestic violence in Australia, it’s essential we connect the dots | Zoe Daniel
When it comes to alcohol, gambling and domestic violence in Australia, it’s essential we connect the dots | Zoe Daniel
What is happening behind closed doors in your street while the game is on, the grog is flowing and the bets are failing?
“How do we maintain the rage?” Sussan Ley asked in parliament last week.
The opposition leader was speaking to a motion introduced by Labor’s Sharon Claydon to end family and domestic violence. Claydon read the list of the 74 Australian women who were murdered in the last year. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:09 AM
The 'toxic trio' for #FamilyViolence are sport, alcohol and gambling.
If only we had a PM who was more focused on preventing violence against women and children than on protecting vested interests. #auspol
If only we had a PM who was more focused on preventing violence against women and children than on protecting vested interests. #auspol
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Baryulgil NSW, another dead asbestos-scape. If you visit to have a look, keep yr windows up and vents closed. Maybe don't even get out of the car. #SundayShot #auspol
November 29, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Baryulgil NSW, another dead asbestos-scape. If you visit to have a look, keep yr windows up and vents closed. Maybe don't even get out of the car. #SundayShot #auspol
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Faith that costs something: the Pope's challenge to comfortable Christianity johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
Faith that costs something: the Pope's challenge to comfortable Christianity
A new Vatican document challenges wealthy Catholics to move beyond charity toward justice, solidarity and real encounters with the poor.
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November 30, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Faith that costs something: the Pope's challenge to comfortable Christianity johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
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'Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good’ has become the catch-cry of proud 'centrists' in Australia.
But it’s time we admitted that the good has become the enemy of better…my piece in the weekend edition of @thepointau.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
But it’s time we admitted that the good has become the enemy of better…my piece in the weekend edition of @thepointau.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
'The good has become the enemy of better’: why the Senate refused to accept Labor’s first EPBC draft
'Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good’ has become the catch-cry of proud 'centrists' in Australia. But it’s time we admitted that the good has become the enemy of better.
thepoint.com.au
November 29, 2025 at 4:11 AM
'Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good’ has become the catch-cry of proud 'centrists' in Australia.
But it’s time we admitted that the good has become the enemy of better…my piece in the weekend edition of @thepointau.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
But it’s time we admitted that the good has become the enemy of better…my piece in the weekend edition of @thepointau.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
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More of my work here, I also accept custom orders:
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This is the only way to show the algorithms that my content is worth showing. Help my art spread. Thank you to everyone who responds!🫂❤️
#madeinUkraine #Ukrainianart #etsygifts #Christmasdecorations #Christmasgifts
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This is the only way to show the algorithms that my content is worth showing. Help my art spread. Thank you to everyone who responds!🫂❤️
#madeinUkraine #Ukrainianart #etsygifts #Christmasdecorations #Christmasgifts
November 28, 2025 at 4:11 PM
More of my work here, I also accept custom orders:
www.etsy.com/shop/NadiiaJ...
This is the only way to show the algorithms that my content is worth showing. Help my art spread. Thank you to everyone who responds!🫂❤️
#madeinUkraine #Ukrainianart #etsygifts #Christmasdecorations #Christmasgifts
www.etsy.com/shop/NadiiaJ...
This is the only way to show the algorithms that my content is worth showing. Help my art spread. Thank you to everyone who responds!🫂❤️
#madeinUkraine #Ukrainianart #etsygifts #Christmasdecorations #Christmasgifts
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I think folks may not understand how painful it is when people lose their accounts. This was Eslam's lifeline for her family. It was her friends. It was her chance to not drown.
They rely on you not to forget them. Put this link in your Calendar app. Don't forget them.
They rely on you not to forget them. Put this link in your Calendar app. Don't forget them.
You knew Eslam The Artist when she had an account, that broke no rules but was suspended, taking away access to her friends, she's so young and responsible for her family trapped in Palestine. She has sacrificed her wellbeing to fight, you can help ease that burden. Donate. Share.
shorturl.at/1XJ3D
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November 29, 2025 at 1:56 AM
I think folks may not understand how painful it is when people lose their accounts. This was Eslam's lifeline for her family. It was her friends. It was her chance to not drown.
They rely on you not to forget them. Put this link in your Calendar app. Don't forget them.
They rely on you not to forget them. Put this link in your Calendar app. Don't forget them.
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The FBI accessed and spied on a Signal group chat that was organizing immigrant “court watch” efforts in NYC.
I feel like this should be bigger news.
You aren’t supposed to be able to spy on Signal chats.
Were they invited? How did they get access? Was there a warrant?
I feel like this should be bigger news.
You aren’t supposed to be able to spy on Signal chats.
Were they invited? How did they get access? Was there a warrant?
The FBI spied on a Signal group chat of immigration activists, records reveal
Exclusive: Agency accessed private conversations of New York ‘courtwatch’ group that was observing public hearings
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 3:46 AM
The FBI accessed and spied on a Signal group chat that was organizing immigrant “court watch” efforts in NYC.
I feel like this should be bigger news.
You aren’t supposed to be able to spy on Signal chats.
Were they invited? How did they get access? Was there a warrant?
I feel like this should be bigger news.
You aren’t supposed to be able to spy on Signal chats.
Were they invited? How did they get access? Was there a warrant?
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A new genetic study has found Indigenous Australians travelled over two distinct routes, and 100 kilometres of open water, to reach the ancient landmass that would become Australia 60,000 to 65,000 years ago. #indigenous #australians #genetics #science #technology #fossils #palaeontology
DNA study backs archaeological evidence of Indigenous Australians' arrival
A new genetic study has found Indigenous Australians travelled over two distinct routes, and 100 kilometres of open water, to reach the ancient landmass that would become Australia 60,000 to 65,000 years ago. #indigenous #australians #genetics #science #technology #fossils #palaeontology
www.abc.net.au
November 28, 2025 at 7:40 PM
A new genetic study has found Indigenous Australians travelled over two distinct routes, and 100 kilometres of open water, to reach the ancient landmass that would become Australia 60,000 to 65,000 years ago. #indigenous #australians #genetics #science #technology #fossils #palaeontology
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I love how he reminds us of a number of statements about transparency and accountability that Albanese made in 2019.
Then proceeds to point out how, not only has Albanese not followed through with them; he has made it worse.
Then proceeds to point out how, not only has Albanese not followed through with them; he has made it worse.
November 28, 2025 at 11:06 PM
I love how he reminds us of a number of statements about transparency and accountability that Albanese made in 2019.
Then proceeds to point out how, not only has Albanese not followed through with them; he has made it worse.
Then proceeds to point out how, not only has Albanese not followed through with them; he has made it worse.
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Not quite as low as 'Children Overboard' but shades of. We unpack the Nauru deal, which is turning out to be an epic, inhumane and costly stuff-up
#auspol
youtu.be/zrO9YTXtwq8?...
#auspol
youtu.be/zrO9YTXtwq8?...
Australia’s 2.4 Billion Nauru Scam | The West Report
YouTube video by The West Report
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November 28, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Not quite as low as 'Children Overboard' but shades of. We unpack the Nauru deal, which is turning out to be an epic, inhumane and costly stuff-up
#auspol
youtu.be/zrO9YTXtwq8?...
#auspol
youtu.be/zrO9YTXtwq8?...
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The first time that my mind was boggled in my study of #Auspol I saw this live on the ABC. An economist of his standing whose mind was boggled was hard to ignore. And he's telling us we made stupid deals that rip off every Australian. This is why we can't have nice things.
“I find it mind boggling . . . the fact that [Australia is] giving away these natural resources”. – Joseph Stiglitz, Nobel Prize-winning economist
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Explore how other leading thinkers are finding the courage we all need. Preorder ‘A Time for Bravery’ today: australiainstitute.org.au/store/a-time...
November 28, 2025 at 1:25 AM
The first time that my mind was boggled in my study of #Auspol I saw this live on the ABC. An economist of his standing whose mind was boggled was hard to ignore. And he's telling us we made stupid deals that rip off every Australian. This is why we can't have nice things.
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A red-necked stint looking for food in the foam from the toxic algal bloom that has been impacting Gulf St Vincent for many months. I've been worried about the waders returning from overseas but so far there doesn't seem to be an impact.
Bald Hill Beach, South Australia.
Bald Hill Beach, South Australia.
November 29, 2025 at 12:23 AM
A red-necked stint looking for food in the foam from the toxic algal bloom that has been impacting Gulf St Vincent for many months. I've been worried about the waders returning from overseas but so far there doesn't seem to be an impact.
Bald Hill Beach, South Australia.
Bald Hill Beach, South Australia.
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Pumping the Jam at #RisingTide 🥁🎹🎶 Join us take on the coal billionaires for #ClimateJustice this weekend at the world's biggest coal port 👇🏽
www.risingtide.org.au/pb2025
www.risingtide.org.au/pb2025
November 29, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Pumping the Jam at #RisingTide 🥁🎹🎶 Join us take on the coal billionaires for #ClimateJustice this weekend at the world's biggest coal port 👇🏽
www.risingtide.org.au/pb2025
www.risingtide.org.au/pb2025
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We are now further away from the theatrical release of Raiders of the Lost Ark (June 12, 1981) than it was from the year it takes place in (1936). We have reached the Indiana Jones event horizon.
November 27, 2025 at 12:49 AM
We are now further away from the theatrical release of Raiders of the Lost Ark (June 12, 1981) than it was from the year it takes place in (1936). We have reached the Indiana Jones event horizon.
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The latest corrective services data is out today, and it points a horrific picture of the systemic racism in our judicial system #PointLive
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live.thepoint.com.au
November 27, 2025 at 4:29 AM
The latest corrective services data is out today, and it points a horrific picture of the systemic racism in our judicial system #PointLive
live.thepoint.com.au
live.thepoint.com.au
Look, I know there’s been mixed reviews about Slow Horses series 5, but I have to say I have been laughing so hard at episode 5 I am giving it ***** now.
Cheering me up no end.
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Cheering me up no end.
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Slow Horses: Season 5 | Rotten Tomatoes
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November 27, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Look, I know there’s been mixed reviews about Slow Horses series 5, but I have to say I have been laughing so hard at episode 5 I am giving it ***** now.
Cheering me up no end.
www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/slow_hors...
Cheering me up no end.
www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/slow_hors...
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It's the last day of parliament and I am all out of fucks to give:
Party that refused to properly negotiate on laws now bitching about laws they refused to negotiate properly on live.thepoint.com.au/2025/11/the-...
Party that refused to properly negotiate on laws now bitching about laws they refused to negotiate properly on live.thepoint.com.au/2025/11/the-...
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November 27, 2025 at 12:32 AM
It's the last day of parliament and I am all out of fucks to give:
Party that refused to properly negotiate on laws now bitching about laws they refused to negotiate properly on live.thepoint.com.au/2025/11/the-...
Party that refused to properly negotiate on laws now bitching about laws they refused to negotiate properly on live.thepoint.com.au/2025/11/the-...
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The horrible nexus between neo-colonialism, cruelty to refugees and underworld criminality underwritten by the public purse.
theaimn.net/contract-bik...
theaimn.net/contract-bik...
Contract Bikies and Bribed Politicians: Australia’s Nauru Refugee Deal
It began with the colourful confessions of former Australian Army rifleman Oisin Donohoe. In a report published in The Age on November 8, Donohoe made salty allegations that the private security inten...
theaimn.net
November 26, 2025 at 9:34 AM
The horrible nexus between neo-colonialism, cruelty to refugees and underworld criminality underwritten by the public purse.
theaimn.net/contract-bik...
theaimn.net/contract-bik...
I would laugh except it’s too serious and there will be people that fall for it 🤦♀️
The new head of Australia's clean and energy lobby calling for more gas in the power grid and more metallurgical coal mining, 'to solve housing crisis'
I'm sensing a trend here folks
pca.st/episode/1f04...
I'm sensing a trend here folks
pca.st/episode/1f04...
November 27, 2025 at 1:03 AM
I would laugh except it’s too serious and there will be people that fall for it 🤦♀️
Please help if you can.
£338/1114 with six days to go and we don’t have Maha’s rent. I’ve not been at this stage where we have almost nothing and I don’t know what else to do. I’m not working at the moment so I can’t cover the £700 needed to keep this family housed this month. Is there anyone out there who can help?
£338/1114 It’s now 8 days with NO SUPPORT for Maha. She relies on us to pay her rent. Please help if you can, I can’t bear for my beautiful friend to lose her home in the cold winter.
November 25, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Please help if you can.
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£338/1114 with six days to go and we don’t have Maha’s rent. I’ve not been at this stage where we have almost nothing and I don’t know what else to do. I’m not working at the moment so I can’t cover the £700 needed to keep this family housed this month. Is there anyone out there who can help?
£338/1114 It’s now 8 days with NO SUPPORT for Maha. She relies on us to pay her rent. Please help if you can, I can’t bear for my beautiful friend to lose her home in the cold winter.
£338/1114
Apart from a regular $10 donation Maha has received NO SUPPORT for 7 days. Her rent is due in 8 days. Can anyone here help? The family face eviction if they don’t pay their rent. I don’t need to tell you what this means in Gaza. Please help.
Apart from a regular $10 donation Maha has received NO SUPPORT for 7 days. Her rent is due in 8 days. Can anyone here help? The family face eviction if they don’t pay their rent. I don’t need to tell you what this means in Gaza. Please help.
November 24, 2025 at 5:37 AM
£338/1114 with six days to go and we don’t have Maha’s rent. I’ve not been at this stage where we have almost nothing and I don’t know what else to do. I’m not working at the moment so I can’t cover the £700 needed to keep this family housed this month. Is there anyone out there who can help?