Maz and Kate
@guerillababy.bsky.social
💥CEASEFIRE NOW‼️VotedYES to a Voice. Climate action NOW Psychologist (retired), Artists, Filmmakers.
Gayamaygal / Yuin Country
WATCH our doco on why we should Bring Back the Manly Pool. 🔗 https://www.significantpause.com/reflections-on-manly-pool/
Gayamaygal / Yuin Country
WATCH our doco on why we should Bring Back the Manly Pool. 🔗 https://www.significantpause.com/reflections-on-manly-pool/
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It’s always been about “America first”. And successive Australian governments let it happen.
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The architecture of a vassal: how US bases in Australia project power, not protection
The strategic placement of key US and joint military facilities across Australia reveals a pattern not of national defence, but of integration into a global, offensively-oriented network for force pro...
theaimn.net
December 1, 2025 at 10:53 PM
It’s always been about “America first”. And successive Australian governments let it happen.
theaimn.net/the-architec...
theaimn.net/the-architec...
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David Pocock has given National Emergency Management Agency’s Brendan Moon a flogging for ‘fobbing the Senate off’ by continuing to hide details of complaints from his staff
Pocock “And then when I say why didn’t u answer on notice, you say you’ll take it on notice!”💥 #Estimates
Pocock “And then when I say why didn’t u answer on notice, you say you’ll take it on notice!”💥 #Estimates
December 1, 2025 at 11:07 PM
David Pocock has given National Emergency Management Agency’s Brendan Moon a flogging for ‘fobbing the Senate off’ by continuing to hide details of complaints from his staff
Pocock “And then when I say why didn’t u answer on notice, you say you’ll take it on notice!”💥 #Estimates
Pocock “And then when I say why didn’t u answer on notice, you say you’ll take it on notice!”💥 #Estimates
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NSW considering plan to halve power and top speed of ebikes as rider dies in collision with garbage truck
NSW considering plan to halve power and top speed of ebikes as rider dies in collision with garbage truck
Police plead with parents to buy only safe, unmodified ebikes as Christmas presents
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NSW is considering a plan to halve the maximum power and top speed of ebikes, after a rider died in a collision with a garbage truck in central Sydney.
NSW police also issued a plea for parents who were considering buying an ebike for their child as a Christmas present stick to legal bikes rather than more powerful and dangerous models. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 11:28 PM
NSW considering plan to halve power and top speed of ebikes as rider dies in collision with garbage truck
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Australia recorded nearly 60,000 whooping cough cases in 2024, the highest among countries studied.
WA continues to see high levels, with over 1,960 cases, 645 more than last year.
Researchers say reduced spread during COVID, from masks, lockdowns and hand washing, left more people susceptible.🤦
WA continues to see high levels, with over 1,960 cases, 645 more than last year.
Researchers say reduced spread during COVID, from masks, lockdowns and hand washing, left more people susceptible.🤦
December 1, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Australia recorded nearly 60,000 whooping cough cases in 2024, the highest among countries studied.
WA continues to see high levels, with over 1,960 cases, 645 more than last year.
Researchers say reduced spread during COVID, from masks, lockdowns and hand washing, left more people susceptible.🤦
WA continues to see high levels, with over 1,960 cases, 645 more than last year.
Researchers say reduced spread during COVID, from masks, lockdowns and hand washing, left more people susceptible.🤦
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And on the BBC news.
www.bbc.com/news/videos/...
www.bbc.com/news/videos/...
Climate protesters in kayaks disrupt operations at Australia port
Dozens have been arrested during climate protests at one of the world's biggest coal export ports.
www.bbc.com
December 1, 2025 at 10:56 PM
And on the BBC news.
www.bbc.com/news/videos/...
www.bbc.com/news/videos/...
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Above board? My cartoon for @australia.theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
How does anyone get on a government board these days? | Fiona Katauskas
It helps to have friends in high places
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Above board? My cartoon for @australia.theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The open letter states Segal’s Plan “risks undermining democratic and multicultural values”, including by “conflating antisemitism” with “criticisms of the policies or actions of the State of Israel”.
The open letter states Segal’s Plan “risks undermining democratic and multicultural values”, including by “conflating antisemitism” with “criticisms of the policies or actions of the State of Israel”.
Segal “threatening Australia’s freedoms and democracy”, Jewish groups warn - The Klaxon
Nine Jewish organisations have labelled Envoy Jillian Segal's "Antisemitism Report" an attack on Australia's “democracy” and “freedoms”, and say it must be rejected.
theklaxon.com.au
December 1, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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The open letter states Segal’s Plan “risks undermining democratic and multicultural values”, including by “conflating antisemitism” with “criticisms of the policies or actions of the State of Israel”.
The open letter states Segal’s Plan “risks undermining democratic and multicultural values”, including by “conflating antisemitism” with “criticisms of the policies or actions of the State of Israel”.
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New from @ieefainstitute.bsky.social - the #LNG industry risks repeating the #coal bust of the 2010s (and it's hard to have any sympathy given the writing all over the global market wall!). #climate #energy #gas
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Déjà vu? The global LNG industry risks repeating the coal bust of the 2010s
The LNG industry risks repeating the coal industry's mistakes of the early 2010s, as investment levels outstrip future demand, with potentially more severe consequences for the capital-intensive indus...
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December 1, 2025 at 10:24 PM
New from @ieefainstitute.bsky.social - the #LNG industry risks repeating the #coal bust of the 2010s (and it's hard to have any sympathy given the writing all over the global market wall!). #climate #energy #gas
ieefa.org/resources/de...
ieefa.org/resources/de...
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“Australia doesn’t have a gas supply problem, we have a gas export problem. And more and more Australians are waking up to the scam." – Independent Senator David Pocock.
✍️ Sign our petition urging the government to fix our gas export problem: nb.australiainstitute.org.au/fix_gas_expo...
✍️ Sign our petition urging the government to fix our gas export problem: nb.australiainstitute.org.au/fix_gas_expo...
December 1, 2025 at 11:53 PM
“Australia doesn’t have a gas supply problem, we have a gas export problem. And more and more Australians are waking up to the scam." – Independent Senator David Pocock.
✍️ Sign our petition urging the government to fix our gas export problem: nb.australiainstitute.org.au/fix_gas_expo...
✍️ Sign our petition urging the government to fix our gas export problem: nb.australiainstitute.org.au/fix_gas_expo...
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The Albanese govt sat on this report for TWO YEARS, and then only released it after parliament finished for the year.
The report was originally commissioned “to enhance integrity and trust in government institutions” lol
The report was originally commissioned “to enhance integrity and trust in government institutions” lol
Scathing ‘jobs for mates’ review finds appointments to government boards routinely abused
A report by Lynelle Briggs says placements ‘look like nepotism’ and are undermining confidence in government
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 11:45 PM
The Albanese govt sat on this report for TWO YEARS, and then only released it after parliament finished for the year.
The report was originally commissioned “to enhance integrity and trust in government institutions” lol
The report was originally commissioned “to enhance integrity and trust in government institutions” lol
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December 1, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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The worst thing to happen to academia was the emergence of a nomadic administrative class like the one in corporations who just move from institution to institution setting fires and walking away.
Say what you will about the flaws of faculty governance, but at least they believe in the mission.
Say what you will about the flaws of faculty governance, but at least they believe in the mission.
December 1, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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So it turns out NACC Commr Brereton is blaming us, the public, for his decision to stop having a secret side-job with the IGADF, bcoz we have caused a “distraction”
🔥David Shoebridge slams CEO Philip Reed who insists the decision had nothing to do with conflict of interest🙄ffs #Estimates
🔥David Shoebridge slams CEO Philip Reed who insists the decision had nothing to do with conflict of interest🙄ffs #Estimates
December 1, 2025 at 9:29 PM
So it turns out NACC Commr Brereton is blaming us, the public, for his decision to stop having a secret side-job with the IGADF, bcoz we have caused a “distraction”
🔥David Shoebridge slams CEO Philip Reed who insists the decision had nothing to do with conflict of interest🙄ffs #Estimates
🔥David Shoebridge slams CEO Philip Reed who insists the decision had nothing to do with conflict of interest🙄ffs #Estimates
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The Govt is shifting the deck chairs on the Titanic. This bureaucratic shuffle will be used by @albomp.bsky.social and Richard Marles to dodge responsibility for procurement problems for the rest of this parliamentary term, and probably the next as well. #JustAboutPolitics #auspol
December 1, 2025 at 8:05 PM
The Govt is shifting the deck chairs on the Titanic. This bureaucratic shuffle will be used by @albomp.bsky.social and Richard Marles to dodge responsibility for procurement problems for the rest of this parliamentary term, and probably the next as well. #JustAboutPolitics #auspol
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Just once, I would like to hear a reporter respond, “you are a fake president!”!
December 1, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Just once, I would like to hear a reporter respond, “you are a fake president!”!
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Very disappointing the Albanese Govt has refused to accept the full suite of recommendations from the Briggs Review designed to stop the jobs for mates culture in federal politics.
No surprise there is such low trust in politicians!
Communities constantly call for more integrity but are ignored.
No surprise there is such low trust in politicians!
Communities constantly call for more integrity but are ignored.
‘Patronage, nepotism’: Labor releases damning jobs-for-mates report
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher commissioned the review in early 2023 after the Coalition was accused of stacking dozens of plum positions.
www.afr.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Very disappointing the Albanese Govt has refused to accept the full suite of recommendations from the Briggs Review designed to stop the jobs for mates culture in federal politics.
No surprise there is such low trust in politicians!
Communities constantly call for more integrity but are ignored.
No surprise there is such low trust in politicians!
Communities constantly call for more integrity but are ignored.
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Q: You said that second strike was in accordance with the law of armed conflict, but the Navy's own manual says that firing on survivors from a wrecked vessel is an example of a war crime
LEAVITT: I would reiterate that the strike was conducted in accordance with the law of armed conflict
LEAVITT: I would reiterate that the strike was conducted in accordance with the law of armed conflict
December 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Q: You said that second strike was in accordance with the law of armed conflict, but the Navy's own manual says that firing on survivors from a wrecked vessel is an example of a war crime
LEAVITT: I would reiterate that the strike was conducted in accordance with the law of armed conflict
LEAVITT: I would reiterate that the strike was conducted in accordance with the law of armed conflict
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“The climate is one of the planet’s most effective mechanisms of administering Karma: we can only expect to receive the climate we deserve”
From my book IN THE GRIP OF NECROCAPITALISM
From my book IN THE GRIP OF NECROCAPITALISM
December 1, 2025 at 2:04 PM
“The climate is one of the planet’s most effective mechanisms of administering Karma: we can only expect to receive the climate we deserve”
From my book IN THE GRIP OF NECROCAPITALISM
From my book IN THE GRIP OF NECROCAPITALISM
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Nesting offences.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
December 1, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Nesting offences.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
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Do you think our grifting grafting politicians, protected by our equally corrupt anti-corruption body of their own making the www.nacc.gov.au, are worried? www.theguardian.com/australia-ne... #auspol
Scathing ‘jobs for mates’ review finds appointments to government boards routinely abused
A report by Lynelle Briggs says placements ‘look like nepotism’ and are undermining confidence in government
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Do you think our grifting grafting politicians, protected by our equally corrupt anti-corruption body of their own making the www.nacc.gov.au, are worried? www.theguardian.com/australia-ne... #auspol
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Follow the money. A radioactive farce of failed land purchases https://michaelwest.com.au/follow-the-money-a-radioactive-farce-of-failed-land-purchases/ #auspol
Follow the money. A radioactive farce of failed land purchases - Michael West
The Federal Government is refusing to release any details of the land purchase for radioactive waste management.
michaelwest.com.au
December 1, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Follow the money. A radioactive farce of failed land purchases https://michaelwest.com.au/follow-the-money-a-radioactive-farce-of-failed-land-purchases/ #auspol
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I've worked hard with all non-govt senators to secure release of the Briggs review.
Now it's clear why the Albanese Govt was hiding it for two years.
They are refusing to implement recommendations designed to ensure we have merit-based appointments 🤯
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Now it's clear why the Albanese Govt was hiding it for two years.
They are refusing to implement recommendations designed to ensure we have merit-based appointments 🤯
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Scathing ‘jobs for mates’ review finds appointments to government boards routinely abused
A report by Lynelle Briggs says placements ‘look like nepotism’ and are undermining confidence in government
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:54 PM
I've worked hard with all non-govt senators to secure release of the Briggs review.
Now it's clear why the Albanese Govt was hiding it for two years.
They are refusing to implement recommendations designed to ensure we have merit-based appointments 🤯
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Now it's clear why the Albanese Govt was hiding it for two years.
They are refusing to implement recommendations designed to ensure we have merit-based appointments 🤯
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Kenneth Eagle “we didn’t have the data in the form you requested it”
David Shoebridge “was it in some other form?”
KE “not in the form you asked”
DS “…was it in some other form?”
KE “No”
DS “So you just didn’t have the data”
KE “No”🙄 #Estimates comedy skit.🎭
David Shoebridge “was it in some other form?”
KE “not in the form you asked”
DS “…was it in some other form?”
KE “No”
DS “So you just didn’t have the data”
KE “No”🙄 #Estimates comedy skit.🎭
November 30, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Kenneth Eagle “we didn’t have the data in the form you requested it”
David Shoebridge “was it in some other form?”
KE “not in the form you asked”
DS “…was it in some other form?”
KE “No”
DS “So you just didn’t have the data”
KE “No”🙄 #Estimates comedy skit.🎭
David Shoebridge “was it in some other form?”
KE “not in the form you asked”
DS “…was it in some other form?”
KE “No”
DS “So you just didn’t have the data”
KE “No”🙄 #Estimates comedy skit.🎭
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When I get disheartened by the tabloid trash our AUS news media offers (or their complicity in Israel's genocide in Gaza & Israel's ongoing attacks on Lebanon by refusing to even report it), I'm encouraged by independent journalists. And by stars like Niki Savva & Laura Tingle. #JournalismMatters
December 1, 2025 at 12:58 PM
When I get disheartened by the tabloid trash our AUS news media offers (or their complicity in Israel's genocide in Gaza & Israel's ongoing attacks on Lebanon by refusing to even report it), I'm encouraged by independent journalists. And by stars like Niki Savva & Laura Tingle. #JournalismMatters