Bern Towner
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Life curious. Value learning, intelligence, empathy & compassion. Bit lack lustred at times. Retired MH clinician. Here for the fun of it🤓
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I’m just sitting here watching some old Nation Press Club of Aus episodes. Zoë Daniel speech prior to this yrs election. Shame she lost her seat… Zali Steggal (audience) during question being posed… better not play poker😉😆
December 20, 2025 at 6:24 AM
I’m just sitting here watching some old Nation Press Club of Aus episodes. Zoë Daniel speech prior to this yrs election. Shame she lost her seat… Zali Steggal (audience) during question being posed… better not play poker😉😆
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Every single political journalist in Australia right now is saying siome variation of this:
"While there's nothing to indicate the pro-Palestine protests led to the Bondi attacks, Albanese is still facing the toughets test of his prime-ministership and has been held responsible for the deaths"
"While there's nothing to indicate the pro-Palestine protests led to the Bondi attacks, Albanese is still facing the toughets test of his prime-ministership and has been held responsible for the deaths"
December 19, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Every single political journalist in Australia right now is saying siome variation of this:
"While there's nothing to indicate the pro-Palestine protests led to the Bondi attacks, Albanese is still facing the toughets test of his prime-ministership and has been held responsible for the deaths"
"While there's nothing to indicate the pro-Palestine protests led to the Bondi attacks, Albanese is still facing the toughets test of his prime-ministership and has been held responsible for the deaths"
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The White House claims the vote to rename the Kennedy Center was “unanimous.” That is false. I was muted on the call and denied the opportunity to speak or register my opposition. That is not consensus. That is censorship.
December 18, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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I like the idea of targeting hate, but it has to be all hate, not just one group. Hate against any race, religion, the queer communality and women. And this should include consequences for hate language in the media and politicians. The things Hanson, Babet, Sky, Hadley and others say should stop.
December 19, 2025 at 5:52 AM
I like the idea of targeting hate, but it has to be all hate, not just one group. Hate against any race, religion, the queer communality and women. And this should include consequences for hate language in the media and politicians. The things Hanson, Babet, Sky, Hadley and others say should stop.
Immigration is a beautiful thing☘️
What a threesome 👏🏼
What a threesome 👏🏼
Ben Phillips post- ( from X)
“This is beautiful. The smiles! Bondi beach hero Ahmed Al-Ahmed with the doctors looking after him at the hospital in Sydney.
And…
The doctors are *also* Syrian!
Tamer Al-Kahil from Homs.
Anas Natfaji from Aleppo.
*Three* heroes.”
“This is beautiful. The smiles! Bondi beach hero Ahmed Al-Ahmed with the doctors looking after him at the hospital in Sydney.
And…
The doctors are *also* Syrian!
Tamer Al-Kahil from Homs.
Anas Natfaji from Aleppo.
*Three* heroes.”
December 18, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Immigration is a beautiful thing☘️
What a threesome 👏🏼
What a threesome 👏🏼
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It is so strange to be insisting that Albanese should be attending funerals he is not invited to attend
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
'Utterly shameful' PM did not attend funerals of Bondi victims, survivor's brother says
The brother of a survivor shot during the weekend terrorist attack in Sydney says it is "utterly shameful" the Australian prime minister has not attended funerals of the victims and has called on him ...
www.abc.net.au
December 18, 2025 at 10:44 AM
It is so strange to be insisting that Albanese should be attending funerals he is not invited to attend
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
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Well, was hoping for some calls of calm & unity but seems too much for the LNP.
December 18, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Well, was hoping for some calls of calm & unity but seems too much for the LNP.
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Liberal MP Andrew Hastie has just said migrants need to "Live up to Australian values. They need to support our country and our people.”
We just had a Muslim Australian Ahmed All Ahmed from Syria, take two bullets to protect his fellow Australians and save countless lives.
We just had a Muslim Australian Ahmed All Ahmed from Syria, take two bullets to protect his fellow Australians and save countless lives.
December 18, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Liberal MP Andrew Hastie has just said migrants need to "Live up to Australian values. They need to support our country and our people.”
We just had a Muslim Australian Ahmed All Ahmed from Syria, take two bullets to protect his fellow Australians and save countless lives.
We just had a Muslim Australian Ahmed All Ahmed from Syria, take two bullets to protect his fellow Australians and save countless lives.
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A Mithaka cultural landscape in the Channel Country is now on the National Heritage List, recognising thousands of years of living culture. Home to endemic species and some of the last free-flowing desert rivers on Earth, this Country has long been protected by Mithaka Traditional Owners.
‘Remarkable’ Mithaka cultural landscape featuring Australia’s oldest houses placed on national heritage list
Aboriginal site featuring ancient quarry sits on transcontinental trading route connecting Gulf of Carpentaria to Flinde
www.theguardian.com
December 18, 2025 at 12:01 AM
A Mithaka cultural landscape in the Channel Country is now on the National Heritage List, recognising thousands of years of living culture. Home to endemic species and some of the last free-flowing desert rivers on Earth, this Country has long been protected by Mithaka Traditional Owners.
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There is a visitor sitting on my pot plant this morning 😊
December 4, 2025 at 7:01 PM
There is a visitor sitting on my pot plant this morning 😊
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"Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And when you look into an abyss, the abyss also looks into you". Nietzsche.
For contrast to today's rantings, I recommend reading the calm and reasoned words in this report.
npa.myan.org.au/resource/a-n...
For contrast to today's rantings, I recommend reading the calm and reasoned words in this report.
npa.myan.org.au/resource/a-n...
A national response to Islamophobia: A strategic framework for inclusion, safety and prosperity - National Policy Alliance Hub - MYAN Australia
This September 2025 report by Aftab Malik, Australia’s Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia, provides a strategic framework for addressing anti-Muslim hate and discrimination in Australia. Featuring a...
npa.myan.org.au
December 17, 2025 at 9:37 AM
"Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And when you look into an abyss, the abyss also looks into you". Nietzsche.
For contrast to today's rantings, I recommend reading the calm and reasoned words in this report.
npa.myan.org.au/resource/a-n...
For contrast to today's rantings, I recommend reading the calm and reasoned words in this report.
npa.myan.org.au/resource/a-n...
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Frydenberg’s statements blaming Bondi terrorist attack on Albo are outrageous. Extremism and radicalisation exists in every society. Frydenberg and everyone else - inc. News Corp - who are using a devastating terrorist attack to score political points against Labor should be ashamed of themselves
December 17, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Frydenberg’s statements blaming Bondi terrorist attack on Albo are outrageous. Extremism and radicalisation exists in every society. Frydenberg and everyone else - inc. News Corp - who are using a devastating terrorist attack to score political points against Labor should be ashamed of themselves
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Thank you Bernie Sanders!
#AntigenocideIsNotAntisemitic #ProPalestineIsNotAntisemitic #auspol #uspol
@susanowens.bsky.social
#AntigenocideIsNotAntisemitic #ProPalestineIsNotAntisemitic #auspol #uspol
@susanowens.bsky.social
December 17, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Thank you Bernie Sanders!
#AntigenocideIsNotAntisemitic #ProPalestineIsNotAntisemitic #auspol #uspol
@susanowens.bsky.social
#AntigenocideIsNotAntisemitic #ProPalestineIsNotAntisemitic #auspol #uspol
@susanowens.bsky.social
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The press has an important role to play in stabilising the nation, by, eg., highlighting examples of unity and cooperation between the Jewish and Muslim communities. As it stands, they all seem to be beating the drums of racial tension. It is irresponsible and it must stop.
December 16, 2025 at 11:10 PM
The press has an important role to play in stabilising the nation, by, eg., highlighting examples of unity and cooperation between the Jewish and Muslim communities. As it stands, they all seem to be beating the drums of racial tension. It is irresponsible and it must stop.
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Sunday: "John Howard calls for tighter gun laws". tinyurl.com/3wpfjjmw
Tuesday: gun laws "are a diversion" from Albo's "lack of leadership" on anti-Semitism, says Howard. tinyurl.com/4h6ca2zp ⤵️
Why the change of heart, Johnny? Phone call from HQ? Or was the perps' brown skin the decider?
#auspol
Tuesday: gun laws "are a diversion" from Albo's "lack of leadership" on anti-Semitism, says Howard. tinyurl.com/4h6ca2zp ⤵️
Why the change of heart, Johnny? Phone call from HQ? Or was the perps' brown skin the decider?
#auspol
December 16, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Sunday: "John Howard calls for tighter gun laws". tinyurl.com/3wpfjjmw
Tuesday: gun laws "are a diversion" from Albo's "lack of leadership" on anti-Semitism, says Howard. tinyurl.com/4h6ca2zp ⤵️
Why the change of heart, Johnny? Phone call from HQ? Or was the perps' brown skin the decider?
#auspol
Tuesday: gun laws "are a diversion" from Albo's "lack of leadership" on anti-Semitism, says Howard. tinyurl.com/4h6ca2zp ⤵️
Why the change of heart, Johnny? Phone call from HQ? Or was the perps' brown skin the decider?
#auspol
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Just want to share with my American friends how the Australians respond to a shooting tragedy. Action, rather than thoughts and prayers.
December 15, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Just want to share with my American friends how the Australians respond to a shooting tragedy. Action, rather than thoughts and prayers.
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Forgive me if I don’t take moral guidance about the killing of innocents from Netanyahu
December 15, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Forgive me if I don’t take moral guidance about the killing of innocents from Netanyahu
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I fully support this statement released by the Palestine Action Group, in response to the murder of innocent Jewish people celebrating Hanukkah at Bondi Beach on Sunday. I am also deeply disturbed by the comments made by the Antisemitism Envoy Jillian Segal. #auspol #BondiBeachShooting
December 15, 2025 at 11:07 AM
I fully support this statement released by the Palestine Action Group, in response to the murder of innocent Jewish people celebrating Hanukkah at Bondi Beach on Sunday. I am also deeply disturbed by the comments made by the Antisemitism Envoy Jillian Segal. #auspol #BondiBeachShooting
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"The gross overrepresentation of First Nations peoples in the prison population, the shocking detention of children as young as 10, and the punitive approach to migrants are human rights crises that continue to plague Australia," the Working Group said in a statement…”
nit.com.au/13-12-2025/2...
nit.com.au/13-12-2025/2...
UN Arbitrary Detention experts slam Australia’s treatment of Indigenous people and children after being barred from NT and WA prisons
Serious concerns persist over the incarceration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, children, and migrants, despite Australia's criminal justice system's safeguards against arbitrary dete...
nit.com.au
December 15, 2025 at 6:56 AM
"The gross overrepresentation of First Nations peoples in the prison population, the shocking detention of children as young as 10, and the punitive approach to migrants are human rights crises that continue to plague Australia," the Working Group said in a statement…”
nit.com.au/13-12-2025/2...
nit.com.au/13-12-2025/2...
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Lotta hateful blathering & political point scoring going on this morning. Yesterday’s heartbreaking attack should unite Australia not divide. The focus today should be on the victims and their families and on those lying in hospital battling and fighting to recover.
Decency & respect #auspol
Decency & respect #auspol
December 15, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Lotta hateful blathering & political point scoring going on this morning. Yesterday’s heartbreaking attack should unite Australia not divide. The focus today should be on the victims and their families and on those lying in hospital battling and fighting to recover.
Decency & respect #auspol
Decency & respect #auspol
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Support the Jewish people. Don't let this divide our nation of Australia. Stay together. Terrorists win when we turn on each other. #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Live: Five victims identified as PM visits scene of Jewish festival massacre
Fifteen victims have died, including a 10-year-old girl. One of two alleged gunmen has also died, while a further 42 people were taken to hospital.
www.abc.net.au
December 14, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Support the Jewish people. Don't let this divide our nation of Australia. Stay together. Terrorists win when we turn on each other. #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
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Speculation & blame will not assist Australia's police, the courts or the NSW coroner. Evidence must be gathered now. In time we will have a judgement & recommendations.
Support Jewish people wherever you are in the world. Don't let the terrorists divide. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Support Jewish people wherever you are in the world. Don't let the terrorists divide. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Benjamin Netanyahu blames Anthony Albanese for Bondi beach terror attack, as world leaders express horror
Israeli prime minister claims the Australian government ‘let the disease’ of antisemitism spread ‘and the result is the horrific attacks on Jews we saw today’
www.theguardian.com
December 15, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Speculation & blame will not assist Australia's police, the courts or the NSW coroner. Evidence must be gathered now. In time we will have a judgement & recommendations.
Support Jewish people wherever you are in the world. Don't let the terrorists divide. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Support Jewish people wherever you are in the world. Don't let the terrorists divide. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Disgraceful of Jillian Segal to use the Bondi attack to demand “acceleration” of her abhorrent recommendations & already point fingers w/out even waiting for police to uncover any details, esp when she failed to ever stand up against the worst antisemites around, the Neo Nazis.
December 14, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Disgraceful of Jillian Segal to use the Bondi attack to demand “acceleration” of her abhorrent recommendations & already point fingers w/out even waiting for police to uncover any details, esp when she failed to ever stand up against the worst antisemites around, the Neo Nazis.
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/12... %26 Irritations
Too many states, too little nation: time to fix the federation
Australia’s federal system was designed for the nineteenth century. Today it produces duplication, dysfunction and state parochialism that frustrate national governance and reform.
johnmenadue.com
December 14, 2025 at 11:46 AM
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/12... %26 Irritations