DrJulieAH
@drjah.bsky.social
Melbourne, Australia - Naarm
Strong believer in social democracy
All views my own
Strong believer in social democracy
All views my own
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ABC News across the board going hard on the doom & gloom, displaying a graph of inflation figures for just the past 6 months to suggest a rampant upswing.
Versus a graph showing inflation since Labor came to govt, showing this is a slight uptick after a big decline.
#auspol
Versus a graph showing inflation since Labor came to govt, showing this is a slight uptick after a big decline.
#auspol
November 26, 2025 at 12:21 PM
ABC News across the board going hard on the doom & gloom, displaying a graph of inflation figures for just the past 6 months to suggest a rampant upswing.
Versus a graph showing inflation since Labor came to govt, showing this is a slight uptick after a big decline.
#auspol
Versus a graph showing inflation since Labor came to govt, showing this is a slight uptick after a big decline.
#auspol
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The Coalition always talks down Australia when Labor is in government.
You can't be a serious Australian party if you can't support Australia.
November 26, 2025 at 8:11 AM
The Coalition always talks down Australia when Labor is in government.
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My chat with the great @timothysnyder.bsky.social on Ukraine and the United States. Was meant to be 30 minutes and ended up going for an hour. open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p/o…
November 25, 2025 at 12:06 AM
My chat with the great @timothysnyder.bsky.social on Ukraine and the United States. Was meant to be 30 minutes and ended up going for an hour. open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p/o…
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ANOTHER WIN! 🌲🐨
Victoria is set to create three new national parks, Wombat‑Lerderderg, Mount Buangor, and Pyrenees forests, protecting critical habitat for threatened species and safeguarding nature for generations to come.
#Environment #Conservation #AusPol #SpringSt #VicPol #Animals #Wildlife
Victoria is set to create three new national parks, Wombat‑Lerderderg, Mount Buangor, and Pyrenees forests, protecting critical habitat for threatened species and safeguarding nature for generations to come.
#Environment #Conservation #AusPol #SpringSt #VicPol #Animals #Wildlife
November 25, 2025 at 2:26 AM
ANOTHER WIN! 🌲🐨
Victoria is set to create three new national parks, Wombat‑Lerderderg, Mount Buangor, and Pyrenees forests, protecting critical habitat for threatened species and safeguarding nature for generations to come.
#Environment #Conservation #AusPol #SpringSt #VicPol #Animals #Wildlife
Victoria is set to create three new national parks, Wombat‑Lerderderg, Mount Buangor, and Pyrenees forests, protecting critical habitat for threatened species and safeguarding nature for generations to come.
#Environment #Conservation #AusPol #SpringSt #VicPol #Animals #Wildlife
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#Venezuela “is not just some chess piece in an abstract game of geopolitics, and we are doing a disservice to humanity if we let war hawks in government and media spin it this way. We are talking about real people… countless lives are at stake.”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The ‘war on terror’ has killed millions. Trump is reviving it in Venezuela | Daniel Mendiola
After decades of terrorizing civilians in the name of fighting terror, the White House is trying to do it with even less oversight
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:42 AM
#Venezuela “is not just some chess piece in an abstract game of geopolitics, and we are doing a disservice to humanity if we let war hawks in government and media spin it this way. We are talking about real people… countless lives are at stake.”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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‘Chris Bowen’s new role as Cop31 “president of negotiations” puts the climate and energy minister at the helm of the most complex and consequential multilateral process in the world.’ #COP30 #COP31 #auspol @smartenergycouncil.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Australia’s unconventional Cop31 deal puts Chris Bowen at the helm of the world’s most complex negotiations. It’s a huge opportunity | Thom Woodroofe and Dean Bialek
Australia may not be hosting Cop31, but the unprecedented Turkey partnership is a real chance to secure global influence and turbocharge a new green zeitgeist
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 6:43 AM
‘Chris Bowen’s new role as Cop31 “president of negotiations” puts the climate and energy minister at the helm of the most complex and consequential multilateral process in the world.’ #COP30 #COP31 #auspol @smartenergycouncil.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Pretty embarrassing the Victorian Liberals had to go to the NT to find a keynote party speaker from a culturally diverse background for their “multicultural” fundraiser. All it says is they have no one prominent at the state or federal level
www.trybooking.com/events/landi...
#springst #auspol
www.trybooking.com/events/landi...
#springst #auspol
Delivering A Fresh Start for Victoria
The Victorian Liberal Party’s Communities Engagement Committee, together with Victorian Liberal Leader Jess Wilson, Senator Paul Scarr Shadow...
www.trybooking.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Pretty embarrassing the Victorian Liberals had to go to the NT to find a keynote party speaker from a culturally diverse background for their “multicultural” fundraiser. All it says is they have no one prominent at the state or federal level
www.trybooking.com/events/landi...
#springst #auspol
www.trybooking.com/events/landi...
#springst #auspol
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‘this deal looking like the best chance available to have a summit that may offer something for the Pacific, Australia and the world.’ #COP30 #COP31 #auspol www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Australia’s failed bid to host Cop31 looks like a mess – but it may actually be the best result possible | Adam Morton
While the outcome is a let down for those who want Australia to do better on climate, Chris Bowen looks set to play a pivotal role in the UN talks
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:27 AM
‘this deal looking like the best chance available to have a summit that may offer something for the Pacific, Australia and the world.’ #COP30 #COP31 #auspol www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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“This is Australia’s chance to put rooftop solar at the heart of next year’s COP agenda, with a push from the Global Solar Council for pledges for 300 million solar rooftops by 2030”. #COP30 #COP31 #auspol www.solarcitizens.org.au/australian_a...
Australian and Pacific leadership at COP31 to be held in Turkiye
Pre-COP will be held in the Pacific, providing a platform for world leaders to pledge to the Pacific Resilience Fund and elevate the region’s priorities for adaptation, equity and survival.
"At COP31...
www.solarcitizens.org.au
November 20, 2025 at 2:18 AM
“This is Australia’s chance to put rooftop solar at the heart of next year’s COP agenda, with a push from the Global Solar Council for pledges for 300 million solar rooftops by 2030”. #COP30 #COP31 #auspol www.solarcitizens.org.au/australian_a...
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‘"I would have all the powers of the COP presidency to manage, handle the negotiations, to appoint co-facilitators, to prepare draft text, to issue the cover decision," said @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social #COP30 #COP31 #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Australia hands COP31 to Türkiye but Bowen to lead negotiations
Adelaide will not host next year's COP summit, but Australia's energy minister, Chris Bowen, will lead the negotiations, and a pre-event will be hosted by a Pacific Island nation.
www.abc.net.au
November 20, 2025 at 2:30 AM
‘"I would have all the powers of the COP presidency to manage, handle the negotiations, to appoint co-facilitators, to prepare draft text, to issue the cover decision," said @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social #COP30 #COP31 #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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And just a reminder.. Sydney journalists have been playing the ‘Melbourne will roooon us’ game for decades.
November 19, 2025 at 5:26 AM
And just a reminder.. Sydney journalists have been playing the ‘Melbourne will roooon us’ game for decades.
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An update on COP31.
November 19, 2025 at 11:59 PM
An update on COP31.
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#Breaking #COP31 goes to Türkiye. Still major role for Bowen. #auspol #COP30 #Belem www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Government canvasses Pacific leaders on backdown option for COP31
The federal government has begun to contact Pacific leaders to canvass a COP31 "Plan B" which would see Adelaide abandon its bid for the global United Nations climate summit so long as Pacific nations...
www.abc.net.au
November 19, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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The Victorian government has announced it will send social workers to 20 of the state’s schools to try to reduce violent youth crime.
👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/will-so...
👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/will-so...
November 19, 2025 at 10:45 PM
The Victorian government has announced it will send social workers to 20 of the state’s schools to try to reduce violent youth crime.
👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/will-so...
👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/will-so...
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IPA shill who will weild austerity as a raison d'etre to cut funding and cut services, privatise more, and do bollock all for Vic.
Its the IPA manifesto.
Small, do-nothing government. Retrograde stuff.
Any journo not mentioning the IPA masters controlling the puppets has no credibility.
#DPRV
Its the IPA manifesto.
Small, do-nothing government. Retrograde stuff.
Any journo not mentioning the IPA masters controlling the puppets has no credibility.
#DPRV
"Karvelas wrote about the Victorian Liberal leadership without mentioning Jess Wilson worked for Josh Frydenberg and has IPA connections. This is called “analysis”.
So many alleged journalists appear to be deliberately ignorant of the true nature of the Liberals."
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
So many alleged journalists appear to be deliberately ignorant of the true nature of the Liberals."
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Liberals in two big states are realigning themselves to the centre
The Liberals in two big Australian states are realigning themselves — shifting to what Sussan Ley once described as the sensible centre.
www.abc.net.au
November 19, 2025 at 10:27 AM
IPA shill who will weild austerity as a raison d'etre to cut funding and cut services, privatise more, and do bollock all for Vic.
Its the IPA manifesto.
Small, do-nothing government. Retrograde stuff.
Any journo not mentioning the IPA masters controlling the puppets has no credibility.
#DPRV
Its the IPA manifesto.
Small, do-nothing government. Retrograde stuff.
Any journo not mentioning the IPA masters controlling the puppets has no credibility.
#DPRV
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"Karvelas wrote about the Victorian Liberal leadership without mentioning Jess Wilson worked for Josh Frydenberg and has IPA connections. This is called “analysis”.
So many alleged journalists appear to be deliberately ignorant of the true nature of the Liberals."
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
So many alleged journalists appear to be deliberately ignorant of the true nature of the Liberals."
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Liberals in two big states are realigning themselves to the centre
The Liberals in two big Australian states are realigning themselves — shifting to what Sussan Ley once described as the sensible centre.
www.abc.net.au
November 19, 2025 at 9:02 AM
"Karvelas wrote about the Victorian Liberal leadership without mentioning Jess Wilson worked for Josh Frydenberg and has IPA connections. This is called “analysis”.
So many alleged journalists appear to be deliberately ignorant of the true nature of the Liberals."
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
So many alleged journalists appear to be deliberately ignorant of the true nature of the Liberals."
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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Latest Vic Lib leader Jess Wilson declines to say why was Yes to Voice but is No to State Treaty, insists it’s “not the right approach”
But says don’t worry if elected she’ll replace it with a taxpayer funded dept. that will magically fix First Nations’ issues. Sure thing Jess🙄 #auspol
But says don’t worry if elected she’ll replace it with a taxpayer funded dept. that will magically fix First Nations’ issues. Sure thing Jess🙄 #auspol
November 19, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Latest Vic Lib leader Jess Wilson declines to say why was Yes to Voice but is No to State Treaty, insists it’s “not the right approach”
But says don’t worry if elected she’ll replace it with a taxpayer funded dept. that will magically fix First Nations’ issues. Sure thing Jess🙄 #auspol
But says don’t worry if elected she’ll replace it with a taxpayer funded dept. that will magically fix First Nations’ issues. Sure thing Jess🙄 #auspol
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eSafety Commissioner labelled 'zealot' and beckoned before US Congress: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-19/julie-inman-grant-called-to-testify-us-congress/106028042
eSafety Commissioner labelled 'zealot' and beckoned before US Congress
Australia's online safety regulator, Julie Inman Grant, has been labelled a "zealot" and called to testify before US Congress, over concerns her office is censoring the internet for Americans.
www.abc.net.au
November 19, 2025 at 6:40 AM
eSafety Commissioner labelled 'zealot' and beckoned before US Congress: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-19/julie-inman-grant-called-to-testify-us-congress/106028042
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Scottish police created a specialised violence reduction unit to treat violence as a public health issue. It worked, and it’s coming to Victoria.
How Victoria’s new crime-reduction unit can help tackle its youth crime problem
theconversation.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Scottish police created a specialised violence reduction unit to treat violence as a public health issue. It worked, and it’s coming to Victoria.
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Dave Rowe political deathbed..?
Financial Review
Financial Review
November 17, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Dave Rowe political deathbed..?
Financial Review
Financial Review
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South African man’s visa cancelled after neo-Nazi rally outside NSW parliament
South African man’s visa cancelled after neo-Nazi rally outside NSW parliament
Home affairs minister says ‘if you are on a visa you are a guest’ as Matthew Gruter has visa cancelled
A South African man who took part in a neo-Nazi group’s anti-Jewish lobby protest outside the NSW state parliament has had his visa cancelled and will be forced to leave Australia.
The home affairs minister, Tony Burke, cancelled the visa of South African national Matthew Gruter on Monday, more than a week after the demonstration. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 6:37 AM
South African man’s visa cancelled after neo-Nazi rally outside NSW parliament
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"ABC News is now mimicking the Murdoch media in blatantly promoting the Coalition.
“In a shameful display of partisan politics, the ABC devoted almost an entire Insiders program to the Liberals and the Nationals – who will have no policy influence for at least a decade.”
Please read and share.
“In a shameful display of partisan politics, the ABC devoted almost an entire Insiders program to the Liberals and the Nationals – who will have no policy influence for at least a decade.”
Please read and share.
ABC News advances its alliance with Murdoch’s Sky News
Recent programs have confirmed ABC News is increasingly under the control of pro-Coalition activists.
independentaustralia.net
November 16, 2025 at 9:13 PM
"ABC News is now mimicking the Murdoch media in blatantly promoting the Coalition.
“In a shameful display of partisan politics, the ABC devoted almost an entire Insiders program to the Liberals and the Nationals – who will have no policy influence for at least a decade.”
Please read and share.
“In a shameful display of partisan politics, the ABC devoted almost an entire Insiders program to the Liberals and the Nationals – who will have no policy influence for at least a decade.”
Please read and share.
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www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
And, after adjusting for cost of living, Tran found that Australia dropped down the international price comparison rankings.
Instead of the 15th most expensive electricity prices, we rank 24th by this measure, and well below the OECD average.
And, after adjusting for cost of living, Tran found that Australia dropped down the international price comparison rankings.
Instead of the 15th most expensive electricity prices, we rank 24th by this measure, and well below the OECD average.
Are Australians really paying more for electricity than other countries?
Australia’s electricity prices have gone up a long way over the past decade or so, but global energy trends have also pushed up bills in other countries
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2025 at 8:58 PM
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
And, after adjusting for cost of living, Tran found that Australia dropped down the international price comparison rankings.
Instead of the 15th most expensive electricity prices, we rank 24th by this measure, and well below the OECD average.
And, after adjusting for cost of living, Tran found that Australia dropped down the international price comparison rankings.
Instead of the 15th most expensive electricity prices, we rank 24th by this measure, and well below the OECD average.
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“Australia’s biggest energy companies have reinforced their support for the government’s 2050 net zero target and warned that failing to embrace renewables will only send power bills higher”
www.smh.com.au/business/the...
www.smh.com.au/business/the...
Energy giants back net zero as Coalition reignites climate war
Australia’s major power companies have reinforced support for net zero and a renewable-dominated grid, insisting it will be the cheapest option for consumers.
www.smh.com.au
November 16, 2025 at 7:49 PM
“Australia’s biggest energy companies have reinforced their support for the government’s 2050 net zero target and warned that failing to embrace renewables will only send power bills higher”
www.smh.com.au/business/the...
www.smh.com.au/business/the...
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It’s kinda amusing: ‘progressive media’ has tried for years and failed. Now it’s the turn of the federal coalition … you can’t appease the right. You will never give them enough. They don’t want to make peace, they want to destroy you. They hate you.
November 16, 2025 at 10:14 AM
It’s kinda amusing: ‘progressive media’ has tried for years and failed. Now it’s the turn of the federal coalition … you can’t appease the right. You will never give them enough. They don’t want to make peace, they want to destroy you. They hate you.