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Media release: Unity must guide the Government's response to Bondi attack, not divisive pro-Israel wishlist
Full release available at the link in our bio.
Full release available at the link in our bio.
December 18, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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“Australia’s race discrimination commissioner says social media companies have allowed racist & antisemitic hate to flow “unchecked & warned of an imminent outbreak of racially motivated violence “…unfortunately, racism & hate can be profitable””
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Social media companies allow antisemitic hate to flow ‘unchecked’, Australia’s race discrimination commissioner says
Giridharan Sivaraman warns of a surge of racially motivated violence in wake of Bondi shooting, saying ‘it’s going to get worse before it gets better’
www.theguardian.com
December 18, 2025 at 9:57 PM
“Australia’s race discrimination commissioner says social media companies have allowed racist & antisemitic hate to flow “unchecked & warned of an imminent outbreak of racially motivated violence “…unfortunately, racism & hate can be profitable””
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Prof Julianne Schultz's powerful reflection on the horrific Bondi attack and its fraught political aftermath: 'a targeted killing of Jewish Australians and an attack on the very idea of the nation as an inclusive society of fairness and tolerance' #auspol www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
At the Bondi vigil, Pauline and Barnaby turned tragedy into opportunism. It is inexcusable | Julianne Schultz
Hanson has done more than any other politician to foster division in Australia. Her words to mourners after the horrific attack ring hollow
www.theguardian.com
December 17, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Prof Julianne Schultz's powerful reflection on the horrific Bondi attack and its fraught political aftermath: 'a targeted killing of Jewish Australians and an attack on the very idea of the nation as an inclusive society of fairness and tolerance' #auspol www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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We continue to mourn for the victims of the antisemitic attack in Australia. Our hearts remain with the victims, their families, and the entire Australian Jewish community whose lives are forever changed. (1/8)
As Jews around the world gather to celebrate Chanukah this week, we are horrified to hear of the antisemitic attack on our fellow Jews in Australia. No one should be afraid to light a Chanukiah. No one should be afraid to attend a community gathering or go to school. (1/2)
December 15, 2025 at 10:51 PM
We continue to mourn for the victims of the antisemitic attack in Australia. Our hearts remain with the victims, their families, and the entire Australian Jewish community whose lives are forever changed. (1/8)
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www.abc.net.au/news/2019-03...
reminder, this is what we are up against, if we dont want to become america
"One Nation wanted millions from the NRA while planning to soften Australia's gun laws"
#auspol
reminder, this is what we are up against, if we dont want to become america
"One Nation wanted millions from the NRA while planning to soften Australia's gun laws"
#auspol
'We could change Australia': One Nation staff secretly filmed courting NRA
An Al Jazeera investigation created a fake gun lobby group in Australia which covertly recorded meetings between One Nation and powerful players in the US gun lobby, in which the political party sough...
www.abc.net.au
December 14, 2025 at 11:08 AM
www.abc.net.au/news/2019-03...
reminder, this is what we are up against, if we dont want to become america
"One Nation wanted millions from the NRA while planning to soften Australia's gun laws"
#auspol
reminder, this is what we are up against, if we dont want to become america
"One Nation wanted millions from the NRA while planning to soften Australia's gun laws"
#auspol
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We are horrified and shaken in the wake of the mass shooting at a Chanukah event in Bondi this evening, which has left at least ten people dead and injured many more.
This is the first night of Chanukah when we gather with loved ones and friends to light the Chanukiah. 1/4
This is the first night of Chanukah when we gather with loved ones and friends to light the Chanukiah. 1/4
December 14, 2025 at 11:25 AM
We are horrified and shaken in the wake of the mass shooting at a Chanukah event in Bondi this evening, which has left at least ten people dead and injured many more.
This is the first night of Chanukah when we gather with loved ones and friends to light the Chanukiah. 1/4
This is the first night of Chanukah when we gather with loved ones and friends to light the Chanukiah. 1/4
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"So, what's going on?
On Friday, the bloc fined Musk's X platform 120 million euros ($210 million) for breaching the Digital Services Act, a key piece of legislation aimed at curbing harmful online content."
On Friday, the bloc fined Musk's X platform 120 million euros ($210 million) for breaching the Digital Services Act, a key piece of legislation aimed at curbing harmful online content."
Why is Elon Musk in a war of words with the European Union?
The latest target of Elon Musk's ire is the European Union, which he has called a "bureaucratic monster" that "should be abolished". So, what's going on?
www.abc.net.au
December 9, 2025 at 10:53 PM
"So, what's going on?
On Friday, the bloc fined Musk's X platform 120 million euros ($210 million) for breaching the Digital Services Act, a key piece of legislation aimed at curbing harmful online content."
On Friday, the bloc fined Musk's X platform 120 million euros ($210 million) for breaching the Digital Services Act, a key piece of legislation aimed at curbing harmful online content."
This is Jon Lonsdale, cofounder of Palantir.👇
That’s the Palantir whose software Wes and NHS England are wanting to roll out to manage our health records.
We’re putting our health records in the hands of a man who would bring back public hangings.
That’s the Palantir whose software Wes and NHS England are wanting to roll out to manage our health records.
We’re putting our health records in the hands of a man who would bring back public hangings.
December 7, 2025 at 5:03 AM
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December 2, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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All 88 internationally recognised constellations have European origins. But First Nations astronomy tells older, beautiful stories that contain invaluable lessons and knowledge.
Greek astronomy is ancient; this Wiradjuri knowledge is far older
All 88 internationally recognised constellations have European origins. But First Nations astronomy tells older, beautiful stories that contain invaluable lessons and knowledge.
www.abc.net.au
December 1, 2025 at 11:18 PM
All 88 internationally recognised constellations have European origins. But First Nations astronomy tells older, beautiful stories that contain invaluable lessons and knowledge.
Stephanie Foster roasted after admitting has spoken to NACC Commissioner about her Chief of Staff’s corruption case & likely kept No record
Shoebridge “You have a chat with the Commr of the NACC about a corruption investigation about your own COS & u don’t even keep a record”🔥 #Estimates
Shoebridge “You have a chat with the Commr of the NACC about a corruption investigation about your own COS & u don’t even keep a record”🔥 #Estimates
December 2, 2025 at 9:37 AM
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
This speech at the Walkleys last night was a fist-pumping table thumping boomer
This speech at the Walkleys last night was a fist-pumping table thumping boomer
Press freedom is being destroyed from Gaza to America. Don’t think it can’t happen here | Kerry O'Brien
Anthony Albanese promised to end the ‘culture of secrecy’. With freedom of speech under attack globally, it’s past time he delivered
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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The parent of an 11-year-old trans child impacted by the restriction called for the Vine Review to be publicly released. “If the Crisafulli government suppresses their own evidence review, we can only draw the logical conclusion that they fear what it says," she said”
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Queensland report on puberty blockers might not see the light of day
A Queensland government-ordered report on the use of puberty blockers and hormone therapies in the treatment of transgender adolescents is due on Sunday but might never be publicly released.
www.abc.net.au
November 29, 2025 at 12:59 AM
The parent of an 11-year-old trans child impacted by the restriction called for the Vine Review to be publicly released. “If the Crisafulli government suppresses their own evidence review, we can only draw the logical conclusion that they fear what it says," she said”
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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Garry Kasparov @garrykasparov.bsky.social:
Four years Ukraine is fighting for the whole Europe.
NATO was built to fight only one war, not to go to Afghanistan, not to go to Syria. One war to save free Europe from Russian aggression.
Four years Ukraine is fighting for the whole Europe.
NATO was built to fight only one war, not to go to Afghanistan, not to go to Syria. One war to save free Europe from Russian aggression.
November 27, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Garry Kasparov @garrykasparov.bsky.social:
Four years Ukraine is fighting for the whole Europe.
NATO was built to fight only one war, not to go to Afghanistan, not to go to Syria. One war to save free Europe from Russian aggression.
Four years Ukraine is fighting for the whole Europe.
NATO was built to fight only one war, not to go to Afghanistan, not to go to Syria. One war to save free Europe from Russian aggression.
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🚨 NEW/EXCLUSIVE: The FBI turned over dozens of emails to me in response to my #FOIA request that provides a behind-the-scenes look at discussions involving the review and redaction of the Epstein files
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
November 25, 2025 at 9:40 PM
🚨 NEW/EXCLUSIVE: The FBI turned over dozens of emails to me in response to my #FOIA request that provides a behind-the-scenes look at discussions involving the review and redaction of the Epstein files
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
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Anderson Cooper: So it's more expensive to have a chronically homeless person living on the streets than it is to actually subsidize an apartment for them?
Answer: Yes, we’re paying more as taxpayers to walk past that person on the street and do nothing… #HousingFirst
Answer: Yes, we’re paying more as taxpayers to walk past that person on the street and do nothing… #HousingFirst
100,000 Homes: Housing the homeless saves money?
Giving apartments to the chronically homeless can save taxpayer dollars, advocates say
www.cbsnews.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Anderson Cooper: So it's more expensive to have a chronically homeless person living on the streets than it is to actually subsidize an apartment for them?
Answer: Yes, we’re paying more as taxpayers to walk past that person on the street and do nothing… #HousingFirst
Answer: Yes, we’re paying more as taxpayers to walk past that person on the street and do nothing… #HousingFirst
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Mohamed recently became the youngest Mayor of Maribynong, along with 2025 young victorian of the year.
Kudos, legend.
Born in Sudan and arriving in Australia as a refugee in the early 2000’s, Cr Semra becomes the first Sudanese-born mayor in Victoria.
So proud of him @kkarapanagiotidis.bsky.social!
Kudos, legend.
Born in Sudan and arriving in Australia as a refugee in the early 2000’s, Cr Semra becomes the first Sudanese-born mayor in Victoria.
So proud of him @kkarapanagiotidis.bsky.social!
Mohamed mayor of Maribyrnong
The 2025 Young Victorian of the Year is now the mayor of Maribyrnong too. Cr Mohamed Semra was elected mayor at a council meeting on Wednesday night, adding to the 27-year-old’s burgeoning list of acc...
maribyrnonghobsonsbay.starweekly.com.au
November 24, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Mohamed recently became the youngest Mayor of Maribynong, along with 2025 young victorian of the year.
Kudos, legend.
Born in Sudan and arriving in Australia as a refugee in the early 2000’s, Cr Semra becomes the first Sudanese-born mayor in Victoria.
So proud of him @kkarapanagiotidis.bsky.social!
Kudos, legend.
Born in Sudan and arriving in Australia as a refugee in the early 2000’s, Cr Semra becomes the first Sudanese-born mayor in Victoria.
So proud of him @kkarapanagiotidis.bsky.social!
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A factory next to a weed-ridden lot in China's industrial south has become a global choke point for automotive chips, upending a sector that just a few years ago swore it wouldn't be caught again by supply-chain disruptions reut.rs/4rgjdyn
November 24, 2025 at 6:25 AM
A factory next to a weed-ridden lot in China's industrial south has become a global choke point for automotive chips, upending a sector that just a few years ago swore it wouldn't be caught again by supply-chain disruptions reut.rs/4rgjdyn
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Pauline Hanson has repeated her 2017 stunt in wearing a burqa into the Senate chamber
Senators are yelling criticism: "been there, done that" - "old hat"
The Senate has been suspended as Hanson refuses to remove the burqa - chamber still suspended 40 mins later www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Senators are yelling criticism: "been there, done that" - "old hat"
The Senate has been suspended as Hanson refuses to remove the burqa - chamber still suspended 40 mins later www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Australia politics live: Pauline Hanson ejected from Senate as ‘disgraceful’ burqa stunt condemned by senators from across political divide
Follow live
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Pauline Hanson has repeated her 2017 stunt in wearing a burqa into the Senate chamber
Senators are yelling criticism: "been there, done that" - "old hat"
The Senate has been suspended as Hanson refuses to remove the burqa - chamber still suspended 40 mins later www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Senators are yelling criticism: "been there, done that" - "old hat"
The Senate has been suspended as Hanson refuses to remove the burqa - chamber still suspended 40 mins later www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Earlier this year, the United States deported 252 Venezuelans to El Salvador and paid its government to imprison them. Now two human-rights organizations have found that all of those men were physically abused, Conor Friedersdorf writes:
What the Deported Venezuelans Went Through in El Salvador
Forty men sent to El Salvador by the Trump administration have shared disturbing accounts of abuse by a regime that America paid to imprison them.
bit.ly
November 24, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Earlier this year, the United States deported 252 Venezuelans to El Salvador and paid its government to imprison them. Now two human-rights organizations have found that all of those men were physically abused, Conor Friedersdorf writes:
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Meta halted internal research that purportedly showed (young) people who stopped using Facebook became less depressed and anxious, according to an unredacted legal filing released on Friday. www.cnbc.com/2025/11/23/m...
Meta halted internal research suggesting social media harm, court filing alleges
Meta is alleged to have halted internal research suggesting social media harm, according to court documents.
www.cnbc.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Meta halted internal research that purportedly showed (young) people who stopped using Facebook became less depressed and anxious, according to an unredacted legal filing released on Friday. www.cnbc.com/2025/11/23/m...
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‼️ Friends, this is very important. Please share to whoever this may concern, especially if you are in the United States.
Ukraine wants peace. Lasting, just, sustainable peace, and not a pause before the next bloodbath. I cannot stress this enough.
Ukraine wants peace. Lasting, just, sustainable peace, and not a pause before the next bloodbath. I cannot stress this enough.
November 22, 2025 at 1:57 PM
‼️ Friends, this is very important. Please share to whoever this may concern, especially if you are in the United States.
Ukraine wants peace. Lasting, just, sustainable peace, and not a pause before the next bloodbath. I cannot stress this enough.
Ukraine wants peace. Lasting, just, sustainable peace, and not a pause before the next bloodbath. I cannot stress this enough.
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A new feature on Elon Musk’s X has given surprising new insight into the online “America First” movement.
Top MAGA Influencers Accidentally Unmasked as Foreign Actors
A new feature on Elon Musk’s X has given deeper insight into the online “America First” movement.
trib.al
November 23, 2025 at 8:15 AM
A new feature on Elon Musk’s X has given surprising new insight into the online “America First” movement.
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is the outrage?
Sex changes on intersex babies and toddlers happens every day in the 🇬🇧 and 🇦🇺 and the 🇺🇸
These intersex kids are given forced sex changes & the same drugs as trans kids but without their knowledge.
Where is the outrage?
Sex changes on intersex babies and toddlers happens every day in the 🇬🇧 and 🇦🇺 and the 🇺🇸
These intersex kids are given forced sex changes & the same drugs as trans kids but without their knowledge.
Where is the outrage?
‘The decision to restrict access specifically for gender-affirming care, while allowing the same medicines for other uses, is inconsistent and may be discriminatory’.
🔗 www.rnz.co.nz/news/on-the-...
🔗 www.rnz.co.nz/news/on-the-...
Puberty blockers: why politicians overriding doctors sets a dangerous precedent
Analysis: The government's ban on puberty blockers for gender-affirming care prioritises politics and ideology over decades of expert clinical guidance and patient safety evidence.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 23, 2025 at 7:53 AM
is the outrage?
Sex changes on intersex babies and toddlers happens every day in the 🇬🇧 and 🇦🇺 and the 🇺🇸
These intersex kids are given forced sex changes & the same drugs as trans kids but without their knowledge.
Where is the outrage?
Sex changes on intersex babies and toddlers happens every day in the 🇬🇧 and 🇦🇺 and the 🇺🇸
These intersex kids are given forced sex changes & the same drugs as trans kids but without their knowledge.
Where is the outrage?
November 22, 2025 at 11:37 PM