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Ignoring the climate crisis is far more expensive than fixing it. A major UN report shows action could deliver trillions in economic gains, while inaction will cost lives, growth and stability, writes Brad Reed. #ClimateAction #ClimateEconomy #UN #GlobalEconomy #ClimateCrisis #auspol
UN report: acting on climate now would make the world richer, not poorer
A major UN report finds that investing in climate action would deliver enormous economic gains, while failure to act would slash growth, drive instability and cost millions of lives.
johnmenadue.com
December 11, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Ignoring the climate crisis is far more expensive than fixing it. A major UN report shows action could deliver trillions in economic gains, while inaction will cost lives, growth and stability, writes Brad Reed. #ClimateAction #ClimateEconomy #UN #GlobalEconomy #ClimateCrisis #auspol
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"COVID Vaccines Slashed Kids’ ER Visits by 76%, Study Finds"
Effectiveness of COVID Vaccines in Children (compared with unvaccinated children):
🔹76% reduction in ER or urgent care visits (ages 9 months–4 years)
🔹56% reduction in ER or Urgent care visits (ages 5–17 years)
Source: archive.md/roPXg
Effectiveness of COVID Vaccines in Children (compared with unvaccinated children):
🔹76% reduction in ER or urgent care visits (ages 9 months–4 years)
🔹56% reduction in ER or Urgent care visits (ages 5–17 years)
Source: archive.md/roPXg
December 11, 2025 at 10:15 PM
"COVID Vaccines Slashed Kids’ ER Visits by 76%, Study Finds"
Effectiveness of COVID Vaccines in Children (compared with unvaccinated children):
🔹76% reduction in ER or urgent care visits (ages 9 months–4 years)
🔹56% reduction in ER or Urgent care visits (ages 5–17 years)
Source: archive.md/roPXg
Effectiveness of COVID Vaccines in Children (compared with unvaccinated children):
🔹76% reduction in ER or urgent care visits (ages 9 months–4 years)
🔹56% reduction in ER or Urgent care visits (ages 5–17 years)
Source: archive.md/roPXg
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Marco Rubio ordered diplomats to switch from Calibri font back to Times New Roman. But let's be honest, this is a Comic Sans administration.
December 11, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Marco Rubio ordered diplomats to switch from Calibri font back to Times New Roman. But let's be honest, this is a Comic Sans administration.
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NACC Commr Paul Brereton already on the defensive in his opening statement
“The ability to dispel suggestions that there’s been corrupt conduct is as important as exposing it where it exists”
But that’s your only ability Commissioner, dispelling 🙄
“The ability to dispel suggestions that there’s been corrupt conduct is as important as exposing it where it exists”
But that’s your only ability Commissioner, dispelling 🙄
December 11, 2025 at 12:31 AM
NACC Commr Paul Brereton already on the defensive in his opening statement
“The ability to dispel suggestions that there’s been corrupt conduct is as important as exposing it where it exists”
But that’s your only ability Commissioner, dispelling 🙄
“The ability to dispel suggestions that there’s been corrupt conduct is as important as exposing it where it exists”
But that’s your only ability Commissioner, dispelling 🙄
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Who could have predicted any of this? Oh that’s right - anyone paying attention
www.thenewdaily.com.au/opinion/2025...
www.thenewdaily.com.au/opinion/2025...
The welfare system isn't just on fire, it's burning out of control
A second report into the use of job-seeker mutual obligations is even more damning then the first – but will the government act?
www.thenewdaily.com.au
December 10, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Who could have predicted any of this? Oh that’s right - anyone paying attention
www.thenewdaily.com.au/opinion/2025...
www.thenewdaily.com.au/opinion/2025...
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It's not at all staggering just how authoritarian, right-wing, gaslighty and pro-establishment this ALP government is. That's long been the trajectory. What's staggering is that so many people refuse to see it.
December 11, 2025 at 12:11 AM
It's not at all staggering just how authoritarian, right-wing, gaslighty and pro-establishment this ALP government is. That's long been the trajectory. What's staggering is that so many people refuse to see it.
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“You’re not alone in thinking that Australia is getting taken for a ride.” – Dr Richard Denniss, co-CEO, The Australia Institute
✍️ Add your name to the petition calling on the government to fix our gas export laws: nb.australiainstitute.org.au/fix_gas_expo...
✍️ Add your name to the petition calling on the government to fix our gas export laws: nb.australiainstitute.org.au/fix_gas_expo...
December 11, 2025 at 12:28 AM
“You’re not alone in thinking that Australia is getting taken for a ride.” – Dr Richard Denniss, co-CEO, The Australia Institute
✍️ Add your name to the petition calling on the government to fix our gas export laws: nb.australiainstitute.org.au/fix_gas_expo...
✍️ Add your name to the petition calling on the government to fix our gas export laws: nb.australiainstitute.org.au/fix_gas_expo...
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This is Piracy, nothing less. Are shipping companies going to have to employ mercenaries to protect cargoes from American State Piracy? This is no different from the piracy off Africa’s west coast except the pirates have uniforms and better equipment.
December 10, 2025 at 11:07 PM
This is Piracy, nothing less. Are shipping companies going to have to employ mercenaries to protect cargoes from American State Piracy? This is no different from the piracy off Africa’s west coast except the pirates have uniforms and better equipment.
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“What we need to figure out is how to shift the balance of power away from big business, big finance and the politicians in their pockets, and towards citizens, towards workers, towards ordinary people,” says Grace Blakeley.
Read the full article on The Point: thepoint.com.au/news/251210-...
Read the full article on The Point: thepoint.com.au/news/251210-...
December 10, 2025 at 11:36 PM
“What we need to figure out is how to shift the balance of power away from big business, big finance and the politicians in their pockets, and towards citizens, towards workers, towards ordinary people,” says Grace Blakeley.
Read the full article on The Point: thepoint.com.au/news/251210-...
Read the full article on The Point: thepoint.com.au/news/251210-...
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NACC Inspector Gail Furness says since publishing her annual report, complaints about Commissioner Paul Brereton & his secret Defence/IGADF role have risen from 4 to almost 90, taking up the bulk of her work. #NACC
December 10, 2025 at 11:37 PM
NACC Inspector Gail Furness says since publishing her annual report, complaints about Commissioner Paul Brereton & his secret Defence/IGADF role have risen from 4 to almost 90, taking up the bulk of her work. #NACC
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The US–Russia peace proposal negotiated without Ukraine risks locking in Russian gains and leaving Kyiv dangerously exposed, warns James Horncastle. #Ukraine #Russia #USPolitics #Geopolitics #WarInUkraine #auspol
Trump’s Ukraine peace deal would leave the country vulnerable to future Russian attacks
A US-backed peace proposal negotiated with Moscow but excluding Ukraine risks entrenching Russian gains and leaving Kyiv dangerously exposed.
johnmenadue.com
December 9, 2025 at 11:16 PM
The US–Russia peace proposal negotiated without Ukraine risks locking in Russian gains and leaving Kyiv dangerously exposed, warns James Horncastle. #Ukraine #Russia #USPolitics #Geopolitics #WarInUkraine #auspol
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"A landmark new study shows COVID-19 isn’t ‘just a cold’: One infection left people with long-lasting immune damage, and those with heart disease lost up to 70% of key immune cells. Reinfections may worsen this. The message is clear: protecting ourselves still matters."
SARS-CoV-2 Leaves a Lasting Mark on the Immune System
A landmark new study shows COVID-19 isn’t ‘just a cold’: One infection left people with long-lasting immune damage, and those with heart disease lost up to 70% of key immune cells. Reinfections may wo...
johnsnowproject.org
December 9, 2025 at 2:17 AM
"A landmark new study shows COVID-19 isn’t ‘just a cold’: One infection left people with long-lasting immune damage, and those with heart disease lost up to 70% of key immune cells. Reinfections may worsen this. The message is clear: protecting ourselves still matters."
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"A photo of eight students lying in the shape of a swastika on a high school football field in San Jose, California, has caused shock and outrage—"
I honestly don't know why Americans are still surprised by this ultra-Nazi behaviour. Charlottesville wasn't THAT long ago.
I honestly don't know why Americans are still surprised by this ultra-Nazi behaviour. Charlottesville wasn't THAT long ago.
December 9, 2025 at 4:23 AM
"A photo of eight students lying in the shape of a swastika on a high school football field in San Jose, California, has caused shock and outrage—"
I honestly don't know why Americans are still surprised by this ultra-Nazi behaviour. Charlottesville wasn't THAT long ago.
I honestly don't know why Americans are still surprised by this ultra-Nazi behaviour. Charlottesville wasn't THAT long ago.
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The mismatch between commentary about the social media ban in MSM/ABC compared with commentary in independent media should concern every Australian.
We see the same with so many issues from commentary on climate to crime to immigration - and so much more!
Why? #auspol
We see the same with so many issues from commentary on climate to crime to immigration - and so much more!
Why? #auspol
December 10, 2025 at 1:52 AM
The mismatch between commentary about the social media ban in MSM/ABC compared with commentary in independent media should concern every Australian.
We see the same with so many issues from commentary on climate to crime to immigration - and so much more!
Why? #auspol
We see the same with so many issues from commentary on climate to crime to immigration - and so much more!
Why? #auspol
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Queensland Weekly Respiratory Surveillance Report: 2 Dec to 8 Dec 2025
Reported cases:
🔹COVID: 336 (+16.6%)
🔹Influenza: 1,898 (+23.4%)
🔹RSV: 370 (-5.1%)
Hospitalisations:
🔸COVID: 40 (Stable)
🔸Influenza: 72 (-1.3%)
🔸RSV: 30 (-14.2%)
Source: health.qld.gov.au/clinical-pra...
Reported cases:
🔹COVID: 336 (+16.6%)
🔹Influenza: 1,898 (+23.4%)
🔹RSV: 370 (-5.1%)
Hospitalisations:
🔸COVID: 40 (Stable)
🔸Influenza: 72 (-1.3%)
🔸RSV: 30 (-14.2%)
Source: health.qld.gov.au/clinical-pra...
December 9, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Queensland Weekly Respiratory Surveillance Report: 2 Dec to 8 Dec 2025
Reported cases:
🔹COVID: 336 (+16.6%)
🔹Influenza: 1,898 (+23.4%)
🔹RSV: 370 (-5.1%)
Hospitalisations:
🔸COVID: 40 (Stable)
🔸Influenza: 72 (-1.3%)
🔸RSV: 30 (-14.2%)
Source: health.qld.gov.au/clinical-pra...
Reported cases:
🔹COVID: 336 (+16.6%)
🔹Influenza: 1,898 (+23.4%)
🔹RSV: 370 (-5.1%)
Hospitalisations:
🔸COVID: 40 (Stable)
🔸Influenza: 72 (-1.3%)
🔸RSV: 30 (-14.2%)
Source: health.qld.gov.au/clinical-pra...
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Under a secretive billion dollar new deal, refugees in the Australian community are being ripped out of their homes and sent to Nauru.
"It's a wild escalation... Scenes similar to ICE'", says Ogy Simic of the @ASRC1
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"It's a wild escalation... Scenes similar to ICE'", says Ogy Simic of the @ASRC1
www.instagram.com/reel/DSCEmf_...
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December 9, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Under a secretive billion dollar new deal, refugees in the Australian community are being ripped out of their homes and sent to Nauru.
"It's a wild escalation... Scenes similar to ICE'", says Ogy Simic of the @ASRC1
www.instagram.com/reel/DSCEmf_...
"It's a wild escalation... Scenes similar to ICE'", says Ogy Simic of the @ASRC1
www.instagram.com/reel/DSCEmf_...
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Warnings over Taiwan have reignited diplomatic tensions between Japan and China, with nationalism on both sides shaping rhetoric more than strategy, writes Zhenlin Cui. #Japan #China #Taiwan #Geopolitics #auspol
Nationalists play to the crowd in Japan–China relations
A warning from Japan’s prime minister about Taiwan has triggered a sharp exchange with Beijing, revealing how nationalism is reshaping diplomacy.
johnmenadue.com
December 9, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Warnings over Taiwan have reignited diplomatic tensions between Japan and China, with nationalism on both sides shaping rhetoric more than strategy, writes Zhenlin Cui. #Japan #China #Taiwan #Geopolitics #auspol
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Mossad insists people will continue to believe Mossad are 𝘯𝘰𝘵 the bad guys.
Fuck off with your lies, @Israel. We can see you. #GazaGenocide #GazaHolocaust #IsraelTerroristState
Fuck off with your lies, @Israel. We can see you. #GazaGenocide #GazaHolocaust #IsraelTerroristState
December 9, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Mossad insists people will continue to believe Mossad are 𝘯𝘰𝘵 the bad guys.
Fuck off with your lies, @Israel. We can see you. #GazaGenocide #GazaHolocaust #IsraelTerroristState
Fuck off with your lies, @Israel. We can see you. #GazaGenocide #GazaHolocaust #IsraelTerroristState
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Shame of EU
Who will not ban
world first cruel barbaric mega farming of Octopuses in Spain
Over 1 million to be bred in cramped tanks, in constant light and then frozen to death
EU will not even give them welfare protection
www.eurogroupforanimals.org/what-we-do/a...
Who will not ban
world first cruel barbaric mega farming of Octopuses in Spain
Over 1 million to be bred in cramped tanks, in constant light and then frozen to death
EU will not even give them welfare protection
www.eurogroupforanimals.org/what-we-do/a...
December 10, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Shame of EU
Who will not ban
world first cruel barbaric mega farming of Octopuses in Spain
Over 1 million to be bred in cramped tanks, in constant light and then frozen to death
EU will not even give them welfare protection
www.eurogroupforanimals.org/what-we-do/a...
Who will not ban
world first cruel barbaric mega farming of Octopuses in Spain
Over 1 million to be bred in cramped tanks, in constant light and then frozen to death
EU will not even give them welfare protection
www.eurogroupforanimals.org/what-we-do/a...
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Question: Which top bureaucrat spent the most on travel?
Answer: Australian Submarine Agency boss Vice Admiral Jonathan Mead, who in 2024-25 spent $143,068 on flights and accomodation. #AUKUS gravy train. #auspol
Answer: Australian Submarine Agency boss Vice Admiral Jonathan Mead, who in 2024-25 spent $143,068 on flights and accomodation. #AUKUS gravy train. #auspol
Which top bureaucrat spent the most on flights?
Find out which bosses billed taxpayers the most this year.
www.canberratimes.com.au
December 9, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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Is it mean to point out that when Anika Wells was Minister for Aged Care she introduced co-payments for old people who needed a shower?
#whatsthescam #auspol @sarahrussell.bsky.social
michaelwest.com.au/comcars-for-...
#whatsthescam #auspol @sarahrussell.bsky.social
michaelwest.com.au/comcars-for-...
Comcars for the golden goose, no showers for the old gander - Michael West
Both major parties find ways to rort the system and make taxpayers pay their private bills. Anika Wells is the latest MP to be found out.
michaelwest.com.au
December 10, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Is it mean to point out that when Anika Wells was Minister for Aged Care she introduced co-payments for old people who needed a shower?
#whatsthescam #auspol @sarahrussell.bsky.social
michaelwest.com.au/comcars-for-...
#whatsthescam #auspol @sarahrussell.bsky.social
michaelwest.com.au/comcars-for-...
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He’s been found guilty of killing an Aboriginal child. Now hand him over to the Aboriginal community for sentencing and punishment under Aboriginal law. White law kills Blak prisoners all the time, we won’t do that. Or are you scared we’re as uncivilised as you mob?
December 9, 2025 at 7:09 PM
He’s been found guilty of killing an Aboriginal child. Now hand him over to the Aboriginal community for sentencing and punishment under Aboriginal law. White law kills Blak prisoners all the time, we won’t do that. Or are you scared we’re as uncivilised as you mob?
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The government has rejected legislated reform of public appointments, preserving wide ministerial discretion and weakening safeguards against patronage, writes Andrew Podger. #auspol #PublicService #Integrity #Governance #Appointments
Jobs for mates, by design: the government rejects its own integrity review
The government’s response to the Briggs review abandons legislated reform and leaves ministers wide discretion over appointments across the commonwealth.
johnmenadue.com
December 9, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The government has rejected legislated reform of public appointments, preserving wide ministerial discretion and weakening safeguards against patronage, writes Andrew Podger. #auspol #PublicService #Integrity #Governance #Appointments
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State funeral.
My @smh cartoon.
My @smh cartoon.
December 9, 2025 at 9:00 PM
State funeral.
My @smh cartoon.
My @smh cartoon.