David Hunter
@davy-hunter.bsky.social
Retired primary school principal interested in politics, sport and science.
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Fox commentators are fixated on Collingwood and get put in their place by Freo in the last quarter.
Fox commentators are fixated on Collingwood and get put in their place by Freo in the last quarter.
Freo flexes premiership muscles in thrilling win over Magpies
Fremantle comes from 22 points down in the final quarter to beat Collingwood by a point
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July 20, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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Fox commentators are fixated on Collingwood and get put in their place by Freo in the last quarter.
Fox commentators are fixated on Collingwood and get put in their place by Freo in the last quarter.
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Jim Chalmers excellent. This is a true Queenslander response to a problem. We put everything on the table, we debate it intelligently & then we go help those most in need. Qld Premier TJ Ryan approves.
Let's get on with reform & have good debate. #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Let's get on with reform & have good debate. #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Jim Chalmers says media’s ‘rule-in rule-out game’ on tax reform has ‘cancerous effect’ on policy debates
Treasurer says Labor has a responsibility to move beyond its election mandate and consider tax reform
www.theguardian.com
June 18, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Jim Chalmers excellent. This is a true Queenslander response to a problem. We put everything on the table, we debate it intelligently & then we go help those most in need. Qld Premier TJ Ryan approves.
Let's get on with reform & have good debate. #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Let's get on with reform & have good debate. #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Love this. The brilliant Laura Tingle.
#journalism
#journalism
May 30, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Love this. The brilliant Laura Tingle.
#journalism
#journalism
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Laura Tingle’s article is a breath of fresh air in Australian political journalism. Perhaps a few others can take up the mantle.
Laura Tingle’s article is a breath of fresh air in Australian political journalism. Perhaps a few others can take up the mantle.
After 45 years watching politics, here's my last wish for this government and its big mandate - ABC News
Putting aside the Coalition, let's focus on the new government: the one that has won an exceptionally large number of seats and which is probably already doing stuff that's affecting us voters.
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May 31, 2025 at 12:53 AM
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Laura Tingle’s article is a breath of fresh air in Australian political journalism. Perhaps a few others can take up the mantle.
Laura Tingle’s article is a breath of fresh air in Australian political journalism. Perhaps a few others can take up the mantle.
Anzac Day- dawn service on our cruise ship attended by 500 guests. A touching tribute to our fallen military service people.
April 24, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Anzac Day- dawn service on our cruise ship attended by 500 guests. A touching tribute to our fallen military service people.
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Fantastic woman on Afternoon Briefing slapping down the Chinese ship fear mongering in quite some detail and with knowledge. Her name was Jennifer missed her surname and position in surveillance and shipping sorry. It was the second interview after the journos following campaign trail.
#auspol
#auspol
April 17, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Fantastic woman on Afternoon Briefing slapping down the Chinese ship fear mongering in quite some detail and with knowledge. Her name was Jennifer missed her surname and position in surveillance and shipping sorry. It was the second interview after the journos following campaign trail.
#auspol
#auspol
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Dutton: "People have seen food prices go up by 30%."
That's a lie (they went up by 12%) #leadersdebate
That's a lie (they went up by 12%) #leadersdebate
April 16, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Dutton: "People have seen food prices go up by 30%."
That's a lie (they went up by 12%) #leadersdebate
That's a lie (they went up by 12%) #leadersdebate
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Dutton was running around yesterday, screeching that “ the Russians are coming, the Russians are coming! “ and howling about “ a catastrophic failure of Australian diplomacy.” It was total bullshit. Worse it was grossly irresponsible.
Australia election 2025 live: Penny Wong takes aim at Peter Dutton over ‘extraordinary’ claims about Indonesia
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April 15, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Dutton was running around yesterday, screeching that “ the Russians are coming, the Russians are coming! “ and howling about “ a catastrophic failure of Australian diplomacy.” It was total bullshit. Worse it was grossly irresponsible.
Watching David Littleproud talk about a coalition pledge to fund regional infrastructure if they get elected. He couldn’t have had a more inappropriate person to help him announce it in Bridgette Rorter McKenzie, the queen of pork barreling and colour coded spreadsheet.
April 10, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Watching David Littleproud talk about a coalition pledge to fund regional infrastructure if they get elected. He couldn’t have had a more inappropriate person to help him announce it in Bridgette Rorter McKenzie, the queen of pork barreling and colour coded spreadsheet.
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Excellent progress in search of a solution to protect our trees. Hopefully another win for science in the protection of our environment.
Excellent progress in search of a solution to protect our trees. Hopefully another win for science in the protection of our environment.
New trial against polyphagous shot-hole borer achieves early success - ABC News
More than 100 trees infested with polyphagous shot-hole borer are saved by a Perth council during a four-month chemical injection trial.
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April 10, 2025 at 2:43 AM
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Excellent progress in search of a solution to protect our trees. Hopefully another win for science in the protection of our environment.
Excellent progress in search of a solution to protect our trees. Hopefully another win for science in the protection of our environment.
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Note sure what is worse:
- that so many LNP candidates turn out to be rabid RWNJs
- that the party vetting process is so poor, or
- that these dodgy blokes seem to be the Liberals' and Nationals' idea of quality candidates. #auspol
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- that so many LNP candidates turn out to be rabid RWNJs
- that the party vetting process is so poor, or
- that these dodgy blokes seem to be the Liberals' and Nationals' idea of quality candidates. #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
LNP candidate in critical Queensland seat apologises after controversial posts on China and ‘feminists’ resurface
Leichhardt candidate Jeremy Neal says views – including on Covid measures – were shared on social media during ‘traumatic’ pandemic frontline work
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April 9, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Note sure what is worse:
- that so many LNP candidates turn out to be rabid RWNJs
- that the party vetting process is so poor, or
- that these dodgy blokes seem to be the Liberals' and Nationals' idea of quality candidates. #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
- that so many LNP candidates turn out to be rabid RWNJs
- that the party vetting process is so poor, or
- that these dodgy blokes seem to be the Liberals' and Nationals' idea of quality candidates. #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Story.
My @smh cartoon.
My @smh cartoon.
April 8, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Story.
My @smh cartoon.
My @smh cartoon.
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How the Israelis murdered 15 Gaza medics and lied about it afterwards.
BBC Verify analyses video showing Israel's killing of Gaza medics
The IDF's killing of 15 emergency workers has drawn international condemnation. BBC Verify examines new footage of the incident.
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April 7, 2025 at 9:52 PM
How the Israelis murdered 15 Gaza medics and lied about it afterwards.
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“I understand the struggles of renters. I talk to them regularly, when I raise their rents.
They fear they will never enter the market, a fear I relate to as I fear that I wont be able to buy another property in the next month or so.” #auspol
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They fear they will never enter the market, a fear I relate to as I fear that I wont be able to buy another property in the next month or so.” #auspol
chaser.com.au/national/ame...
Amelia Hamer clarifies that she ‘relates to renters’ because she has two of them – The Chaser
"I understand the struggles of renters, I talk to them regularly, when I raise their rents."
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April 7, 2025 at 8:38 AM
“I understand the struggles of renters. I talk to them regularly, when I raise their rents.
They fear they will never enter the market, a fear I relate to as I fear that I wont be able to buy another property in the next month or so.” #auspol
chaser.com.au/national/ame...
They fear they will never enter the market, a fear I relate to as I fear that I wont be able to buy another property in the next month or so.” #auspol
chaser.com.au/national/ame...
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Dutton’s shadow migrant services minister owns a migration agency that helps people stay in Australia and overturn their visa refusals.
There's always some hidden financial interest... #auspol #ausvotes #icac www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
There's always some hidden financial interest... #auspol #ausvotes #icac www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
Opposition shadow migrant services minister declares family interests in migration firm
The Coalition’s shadow minister for migrant services has declared his family’s financial interests in a migration agency that helps people stay in Australia and overturn their visa refusals.
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April 2, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Dutton’s shadow migrant services minister owns a migration agency that helps people stay in Australia and overturn their visa refusals.
There's always some hidden financial interest... #auspol #ausvotes #icac www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
There's always some hidden financial interest... #auspol #ausvotes #icac www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
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Just imagine the cost of flights alone for Dutton to travel back and forth from Sydney to Canberra (rather than living at the Lodge). Artwork: Dave Pope #auspol #AusVotes25
April 2, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Just imagine the cost of flights alone for Dutton to travel back and forth from Sydney to Canberra (rather than living at the Lodge). Artwork: Dave Pope #auspol #AusVotes25
It’s very disturbing to observe that five of the nine countries with nuclear weapons have leaders who display the typical personal insecurities of intellectually deficient bullies. How has the world allowed this to happen?
March 1, 2025 at 11:16 AM
It’s very disturbing to observe that five of the nine countries with nuclear weapons have leaders who display the typical personal insecurities of intellectually deficient bullies. How has the world allowed this to happen?
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Peter Dutton plans to butcher the public service, DOGE style. The last time the LNP tried that they just shoveled cash to the big 4 consulting firms so we got shocking waste, corrupted governance, rampant secrecy & hopeless service. #TaxLawLeak #auspol
Peter Dutton wants to cut public service jobs in Canberra. Here’s what happened last time
There are 26,000 more APS employees than in 2022, but the bill for contractors has fallen from its Covid pandemic peak
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February 16, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Peter Dutton plans to butcher the public service, DOGE style. The last time the LNP tried that they just shoveled cash to the big 4 consulting firms so we got shocking waste, corrupted governance, rampant secrecy & hopeless service. #TaxLawLeak #auspol
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Mr Dutton is LYING when he says ‘your electricity Bill has gone up by $1000’ ‼️
Excellent analysis by @swollenpickles.bsky.social 👇
His increase was $273 pa since 2022 & with ‘Jim’s Bill Relief’ he is $75 better off‼️
Lift your game, MSM journos.
#CostOfLiving #Auspol #AusVotes25 #insiders
Excellent analysis by @swollenpickles.bsky.social 👇
His increase was $273 pa since 2022 & with ‘Jim’s Bill Relief’ he is $75 better off‼️
Lift your game, MSM journos.
#CostOfLiving #Auspol #AusVotes25 #insiders
February 5, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Mr Dutton is LYING when he says ‘your electricity Bill has gone up by $1000’ ‼️
Excellent analysis by @swollenpickles.bsky.social 👇
His increase was $273 pa since 2022 & with ‘Jim’s Bill Relief’ he is $75 better off‼️
Lift your game, MSM journos.
#CostOfLiving #Auspol #AusVotes25 #insiders
Excellent analysis by @swollenpickles.bsky.social 👇
His increase was $273 pa since 2022 & with ‘Jim’s Bill Relief’ he is $75 better off‼️
Lift your game, MSM journos.
#CostOfLiving #Auspol #AusVotes25 #insiders
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The Liberal Party of Australia has made an ad about its Nuclear Plan, and it’s surprisingly honest and informative! www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBqV...
Honest Government Ad | Nuclear (Australia)
YouTube video by thejuicemedia
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February 6, 2025 at 3:22 AM
The Liberal Party of Australia has made an ad about its Nuclear Plan, and it’s surprisingly honest and informative! www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBqV...
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The ABC must commission an independent inquiry into the broadcaster’s independence from outside interference and apologise for allowing external pressure to influence the dismissal of Antoinette Lattouf and attempts to have other journalists sacked.
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#MEAAmedia
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#MEAAmedia
February 6, 2025 at 6:01 AM
The ABC must commission an independent inquiry into the broadcaster’s independence from outside interference and apologise for allowing external pressure to influence the dismissal of Antoinette Lattouf and attempts to have other journalists sacked.
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#MEAAmedia
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#MEAAmedia
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Stand up #Australia I just wrote to SEN...
Show your discust, SEN contact:
Dan McGuire
Chief Commercial Officer - SEN
dmcguire@sen.com.au
Show your discust, SEN contact:
Dan McGuire
Chief Commercial Officer - SEN
dmcguire@sen.com.au
“Standing up for the people of Gaza is not antisemitic nor does it have anything to do with my Jewish brothers and sisters in Australia but everything to do with the Israeli government and their deplorable actions.”
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/f...
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Usman Khawaja backs cricket journalist Peter Lalor after axing over Gaza social media posts
Australian opener says Peter Lalor ‘deserves better’ after he was dropped from radio coverage of Australia’s tour of Sri Lanka following listener complaints
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February 4, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Stand up #Australia I just wrote to SEN...
Show your discust, SEN contact:
Dan McGuire
Chief Commercial Officer - SEN
dmcguire@sen.com.au
Show your discust, SEN contact:
Dan McGuire
Chief Commercial Officer - SEN
dmcguire@sen.com.au
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My latest in The Echo. The Albanese govt's reforms are not being given the credit they deserve. The focus group-driven mantra of a ‘do nothing’ govt cannot be sustained if our erstwhile political commentators bothered to look at what the govt has actually done #auspol www.echo.net.au/2025/01/main...
Mainstream media fails to mention positive Labor policies
The new year in Australian politics, an all-important election year, began on a high with a host of Albanese government policy initiatives taking effect from January 1, 2025.
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January 26, 2025 at 6:07 AM
My latest in The Echo. The Albanese govt's reforms are not being given the credit they deserve. The focus group-driven mantra of a ‘do nothing’ govt cannot be sustained if our erstwhile political commentators bothered to look at what the govt has actually done #auspol www.echo.net.au/2025/01/main...
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Exactly a year ago this Saturday, the Prime Minister & I announced our decision to provide every taxpayer a tax cut to help with the cost of living.
Whether you’re a nurse, a truckie, a teacher or a tradie, Labor’s plan is all about helping you earn more & keep more of what you earn.
#auspol
Whether you’re a nurse, a truckie, a teacher or a tradie, Labor’s plan is all about helping you earn more & keep more of what you earn.
#auspol
January 23, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Exactly a year ago this Saturday, the Prime Minister & I announced our decision to provide every taxpayer a tax cut to help with the cost of living.
Whether you’re a nurse, a truckie, a teacher or a tradie, Labor’s plan is all about helping you earn more & keep more of what you earn.
#auspol
Whether you’re a nurse, a truckie, a teacher or a tradie, Labor’s plan is all about helping you earn more & keep more of what you earn.
#auspol