Frank Chalmers
@fffoblomov.bsky.social
Born on Taribelang land. Qld Australia
Once a philosopher. Always a writer. My novel CONVICTION (Allen&Unwin) is Out There.
Oblomov is more afraid than lazy.
My agent is the wonderful Virginia Lloyd in NY. lloydliterary.com
Once a philosopher. Always a writer. My novel CONVICTION (Allen&Unwin) is Out There.
Oblomov is more afraid than lazy.
My agent is the wonderful Virginia Lloyd in NY. lloydliterary.com
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The John Clarke shaped hole in the universe, rather than diminishing a bit, just gets huger. The need is so critical; the absence is desperately apparent.
November 11, 2025 at 5:25 AM
The John Clarke shaped hole in the universe, rather than diminishing a bit, just gets huger. The need is so critical; the absence is desperately apparent.
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Never forget this most extraordinary rendition of the Whitlam Dismissal from the "Gillies Report" ABC TV
Still thrilled to have been a bit player in the BEST of Australian satire!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jp7f...
Still thrilled to have been a bit player in the BEST of Australian satire!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jp7f...
The Gillies Report Il Dismissale
YouTube video by NockturneSA
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November 11, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Never forget this most extraordinary rendition of the Whitlam Dismissal from the "Gillies Report" ABC TV
Still thrilled to have been a bit player in the BEST of Australian satire!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jp7f...
Still thrilled to have been a bit player in the BEST of Australian satire!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jp7f...
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Oh look! Being just a quarry may not be our best idea. Who knew? If only we’d noticed this sooner. Someone could’ve said. Ah well.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Why Australia's iron clad future is under threat
For decades, China has resented being held hostage over the iron ore price by its own insatiable demand and a handful of Australian producers.
www.abc.net.au
November 10, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Oh look! Being just a quarry may not be our best idea. Who knew? If only we’d noticed this sooner. Someone could’ve said. Ah well.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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Trump and Hegseth booed mercilessly for 2 minutes straight tonight by Washington Commanders fans.
November 9, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Trump and Hegseth booed mercilessly for 2 minutes straight tonight by Washington Commanders fans.
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www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Truth matters:
Weird headline from our ABC:
Weasel words:
“Israel says ceasefire & aid will resume after dozens killed in air strikes”
Should be:
*Israel minorly pauses ongoing #genocide after it murders dozens of innocents with illegal bombing airstrikes
#Gaza
Truth matters:
Weird headline from our ABC:
Weasel words:
“Israel says ceasefire & aid will resume after dozens killed in air strikes”
Should be:
*Israel minorly pauses ongoing #genocide after it murders dozens of innocents with illegal bombing airstrikes
#Gaza
Israel says ceasefire and aid to resume after airstrikes kill dozens in Gaza - ABC listen
Israel has said it will return to a ceasefire in Gaza, just hours after carrying out strikes in the territory.
Both Israel and Hamas have repeatedly accused each other of breaching the agreement, whi...
www.abc.net.au
November 10, 2025 at 4:33 AM
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Truth matters:
Weird headline from our ABC:
Weasel words:
“Israel says ceasefire & aid will resume after dozens killed in air strikes”
Should be:
*Israel minorly pauses ongoing #genocide after it murders dozens of innocents with illegal bombing airstrikes
#Gaza
Truth matters:
Weird headline from our ABC:
Weasel words:
“Israel says ceasefire & aid will resume after dozens killed in air strikes”
Should be:
*Israel minorly pauses ongoing #genocide after it murders dozens of innocents with illegal bombing airstrikes
#Gaza
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My family has been without half our income for 40 days. It has been.. very hard.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
November 10, 2025 at 1:36 AM
My family has been without half our income for 40 days. It has been.. very hard.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
Trump’s pay rolls on. And his healthcare, flights and food. Why think he even sees the harm he does? Where does this childishness in dealing with him come from?
November 9, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Trump’s pay rolls on. And his healthcare, flights and food. Why think he even sees the harm he does? Where does this childishness in dealing with him come from?
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At this rate more corruption has been investigated internally than externally.
Disband it and build it with no political interference.
#Auspol
Disband it and build it with no political interference.
#Auspol
Corruption watchdog being watched by its watchdog again.
Would be good if they investigated corruption as much as they investigate their own conduct imo
Would be good if they investigated corruption as much as they investigate their own conduct imo
Anti-corruption commission watchdog inquiring into NACC chief Brereton
The inspector of the National Anti-Corruption Commission is inquiring into the agency's head, Paul Brereton, in relation to several complaints including from a former employee.
www.abc.net.au
November 8, 2025 at 9:28 PM
At this rate more corruption has been investigated internally than externally.
Disband it and build it with no political interference.
#Auspol
Disband it and build it with no political interference.
#Auspol
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“White supremacist neo-nazis are allowed to run free with their hate, racism and anti-semitism, while those standing up for justice for Palestine are relentlessly attacked, policed and vilified.“
#Auspol
#Auspol
In NSW, white supremacist neo-nazis are allowed to run free with their hate, racism and anti-semitism, while those standing up for justice for Palestine are relentlessly attacked, policed and vilified.
Shame on the Minns Labor government.
Shame on the Minns Labor government.
Police allowed Nazi rally outside NSW parliament
More than 60 people attended Saturday morning’s rally after notifying police more than a week ago. The police commissioner said he had no idea it was going to happen.
www.smh.com.au
November 8, 2025 at 9:37 PM
“White supremacist neo-nazis are allowed to run free with their hate, racism and anti-semitism, while those standing up for justice for Palestine are relentlessly attacked, policed and vilified.“
#Auspol
#Auspol
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A deep commitment to anti-wokeness
November 8, 2025 at 7:33 PM
A deep commitment to anti-wokeness
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“We can’t spend our time ambling slowly along the path of least resistance — not when the pace of change in the world is accelerating,” @jimchalmers.bsky.social said. “That path of least resistance leads to mediocrity and malaise.”
True this.
insidestory.org.au/jim-chalmers...
True this.
insidestory.org.au/jim-chalmers...
Jim Chalmers is here “to run the joint” • Karen Middleton
Was the treasurer channelling Paul Keating at ANU this week?
insidestory.org.au
November 9, 2025 at 3:47 AM
“We can’t spend our time ambling slowly along the path of least resistance — not when the pace of change in the world is accelerating,” @jimchalmers.bsky.social said. “That path of least resistance leads to mediocrity and malaise.”
True this.
insidestory.org.au/jim-chalmers...
True this.
insidestory.org.au/jim-chalmers...
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They just like something to whinge about. I live in Central Queensland, where we are all labelled as red necks but there are plenty of people who don’t share these sorts of views.
November 9, 2025 at 1:40 AM
They just like something to whinge about. I live in Central Queensland, where we are all labelled as red necks but there are plenty of people who don’t share these sorts of views.
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And you wonder why, @chrisminnsmp.bsky.social, the cynics among us viewed your "new laws" as a disgraceful plan to stop people from publicly opposing Israel's genocide of the Palestinians, supported by Zionists like you, & NOTHING to do with actual racism &/or AnTi-SeMiTiSm.
THIS is why. #auspol
THIS is why. #auspol
November 9, 2025 at 2:06 AM
And you wonder why, @chrisminnsmp.bsky.social, the cynics among us viewed your "new laws" as a disgraceful plan to stop people from publicly opposing Israel's genocide of the Palestinians, supported by Zionists like you, & NOTHING to do with actual racism &/or AnTi-SeMiTiSm.
THIS is why. #auspol
THIS is why. #auspol
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Gina Rinehart owns QLD Christafulli LNP govt. Her policy is to remove any reference to FNP, all memory of their culture, presence in Australia.
The reason is because aboriginal land rights are one of the main impediments to mining extensions and approvals. www.crikey.com.au/2019/01/29/i...
The reason is because aboriginal land rights are one of the main impediments to mining extensions and approvals. www.crikey.com.au/2019/01/29/i...
How one think tank poisoned Australia's climate debate
One of the Institute of Public Affair's greatest successes has been to stitch climate denialism into the very fabric of the conservative political identity.
www.crikey.com.au
November 9, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Gina Rinehart owns QLD Christafulli LNP govt. Her policy is to remove any reference to FNP, all memory of their culture, presence in Australia.
The reason is because aboriginal land rights are one of the main impediments to mining extensions and approvals. www.crikey.com.au/2019/01/29/i...
The reason is because aboriginal land rights are one of the main impediments to mining extensions and approvals. www.crikey.com.au/2019/01/29/i...
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holy shit
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November 8, 2025 at 11:30 PM
holy shit
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'Biobeads', used for secondary and tertiary urban wastewater treatment ('biological aerated flooded filter' media). They generally don't escape from treatment plants. This will be accidental or deliberate dumping, associated with the UK's privatised-devastated water industry.
A plastic world.
A plastic world.
November 8, 2025 at 11:29 PM
'Biobeads', used for secondary and tertiary urban wastewater treatment ('biological aerated flooded filter' media). They generally don't escape from treatment plants. This will be accidental or deliberate dumping, associated with the UK's privatised-devastated water industry.
A plastic world.
A plastic world.
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The Sunday Shot, insights into looming environmental catastrophe.
Puts more emphasis on the complete lack of action by this #Faux Govt. Stop considering and start doing something constructive.
#auspol #IntegrityFirst Worth a listen.
youtube.com/shorts/1a9mX...
Puts more emphasis on the complete lack of action by this #Faux Govt. Stop considering and start doing something constructive.
#auspol #IntegrityFirst Worth a listen.
youtube.com/shorts/1a9mX...
We "Considered" It. It's "Considered" Now. #carbonoffsets #climatechange
YouTube video by The Sunday Shot
youtube.com
November 8, 2025 at 9:49 PM
The Sunday Shot, insights into looming environmental catastrophe.
Puts more emphasis on the complete lack of action by this #Faux Govt. Stop considering and start doing something constructive.
#auspol #IntegrityFirst Worth a listen.
youtube.com/shorts/1a9mX...
Puts more emphasis on the complete lack of action by this #Faux Govt. Stop considering and start doing something constructive.
#auspol #IntegrityFirst Worth a listen.
youtube.com/shorts/1a9mX...