Helen
@heleng-gee.bsky.social
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Lifelong learner, always busy, work with numbers, hope to travel more.
Lifelong learner, always busy, work with numbers, hope to travel more.
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"Where failure goes to be fossilised."
Has to be one of the best lines of '25....
Has to be one of the best lines of '25....
My funniest thing about 2025 in a purely Australian context is that Barbaby Joyce was pushed out of the Nats by the force of public opinion (imagine that!), and joined Hanson's One Nation where failure goes to be fossilised.
December 31, 2025 at 9:07 PM
"Where failure goes to be fossilised."
Has to be one of the best lines of '25....
Has to be one of the best lines of '25....
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Tatiana Schlossberg, the daughter of Caroline Kennedy and JFK's granddaughter, has died of a rare cancer.
A committed environmentalist, journalist, author and mother to a 3 year old and 18 month old, Ms Schlossberg died peacefully according to her family.
people.com/tatiana-schl...
A committed environmentalist, journalist, author and mother to a 3 year old and 18 month old, Ms Schlossberg died peacefully according to her family.
people.com/tatiana-schl...
Tatiana Schlossberg, Writer and Daughter of Caroline Kennedy, Dead at 35
Tatiana Schlossberg, the middle child of Caroline Kennedy and Edwin Schlossberg, died on Dec. 30 at age 35
people.com
December 31, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Tatiana Schlossberg, the daughter of Caroline Kennedy and JFK's granddaughter, has died of a rare cancer.
A committed environmentalist, journalist, author and mother to a 3 year old and 18 month old, Ms Schlossberg died peacefully according to her family.
people.com/tatiana-schl...
A committed environmentalist, journalist, author and mother to a 3 year old and 18 month old, Ms Schlossberg died peacefully according to her family.
people.com/tatiana-schl...
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Israeli violence against journalists has evolved to target the families and relatives of journalists “in a clear attempt to turn journalistic work into an existential burden for which sons, wives, fathers, and mothers pay the price”.
Our ruling class continues to condone such atrocities.
Our ruling class continues to condone such atrocities.
Israel kills over 700 relatives of Palestinian journalists in Gaza: Report https://aje.io/ooabxb
December 30, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Israeli violence against journalists has evolved to target the families and relatives of journalists “in a clear attempt to turn journalistic work into an existential burden for which sons, wives, fathers, and mothers pay the price”.
Our ruling class continues to condone such atrocities.
Our ruling class continues to condone such atrocities.
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In absolutely no way, shape or form should anything resembling or approaching a private militia be allowed to operate in Australia with any government imprimatur. This is kicked in the head by a donkey stuff www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Minns government ‘actively’ considering if Jewish security group should be armed after Bondi attack
NSW premier also announces police will carry long-arm rifles at major New Year’s Eve event in Sydney
www.theguardian.com
December 29, 2025 at 4:30 AM
In absolutely no way, shape or form should anything resembling or approaching a private militia be allowed to operate in Australia with any government imprimatur. This is kicked in the head by a donkey stuff www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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TAX. THESE. OUT. OF. EXISTENCE!
These monstrosities should be illegal! Large vehicles are markedly deadlier for pedestrians. Being struck by a large SUV raises the risk of death by around 40 per cent compared with a smaller car; for children, the risk is up to eight times higher..."
These monstrosities should be illegal! Large vehicles are markedly deadlier for pedestrians. Being struck by a large SUV raises the risk of death by around 40 per cent compared with a smaller car; for children, the risk is up to eight times higher..."
Australia's road toll is rising, but not for the reason you think
A grim year on our roads, especially for pedestrians.
www.canberratimes.com.au
December 30, 2025 at 5:26 AM
TAX. THESE. OUT. OF. EXISTENCE!
These monstrosities should be illegal! Large vehicles are markedly deadlier for pedestrians. Being struck by a large SUV raises the risk of death by around 40 per cent compared with a smaller car; for children, the risk is up to eight times higher..."
These monstrosities should be illegal! Large vehicles are markedly deadlier for pedestrians. Being struck by a large SUV raises the risk of death by around 40 per cent compared with a smaller car; for children, the risk is up to eight times higher..."
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And yes, they certainly are demanding THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE FUCKING ARMY, for fuck sake:
December 29, 2025 at 8:57 PM
And yes, they certainly are demanding THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE FUCKING ARMY, for fuck sake:
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How in the goddamn flying fuck do we live in a country where the murders of 15 people from one racial/religious group ONCE requires both a Royal Commission AND the deployment of the army but the murders of 80 women EVERY YEAR since time immemorial fucking doesn’t??
#NewsCorpse
#NewsCorpse
December 29, 2025 at 8:54 PM
How in the goddamn flying fuck do we live in a country where the murders of 15 people from one racial/religious group ONCE requires both a Royal Commission AND the deployment of the army but the murders of 80 women EVERY YEAR since time immemorial fucking doesn’t??
#NewsCorpse
#NewsCorpse
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Somewhat undermining changes to gun laws if select groups are going to be given *more* access to firearms.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Minns government ‘actively’ considering if Jewish security group should be armed after Bondi attack
NSW premier also announces police will carry long-arm rifles at major New Year’s Eve event in Sydney
www.theguardian.com
December 29, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Somewhat undermining changes to gun laws if select groups are going to be given *more* access to firearms.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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It’s extraordinary how quickly the media can mobilise & demand government to act on certain issues.
Imagine if they had that same urgency for First Nations deaths in custody or women killed by men.
Imagine if they had that same urgency for First Nations deaths in custody or women killed by men.
December 29, 2025 at 7:22 AM
It’s extraordinary how quickly the media can mobilise & demand government to act on certain issues.
Imagine if they had that same urgency for First Nations deaths in custody or women killed by men.
Imagine if they had that same urgency for First Nations deaths in custody or women killed by men.
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In the name of “social cohesion” Zionists will soon have their own exclusive armed special forces on Australian streets, in addition to special oversight of Australian media, arts, culture, and education by way of the Zionist envoy, Jillian Segal. Cool and normal.
December 28, 2025 at 7:37 AM
In the name of “social cohesion” Zionists will soon have their own exclusive armed special forces on Australian streets, in addition to special oversight of Australian media, arts, culture, and education by way of the Zionist envoy, Jillian Segal. Cool and normal.
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So the answer is more guns then? www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Minns government ‘actively’ considering if Jewish security group should be armed after Bondi attack
NSW premier also announces police will carry long-arm rifles at major New Year’s Eve event in Sydney
www.theguardian.com
December 28, 2025 at 10:30 AM
So the answer is more guns then? www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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There’s twice as many utes as tradies in Australia. We need remove the luxury car tax exemption which incentivises people to buy megautes instead of safer, cleaner smaller cars and SUVs.
December 27, 2025 at 9:29 PM
There’s twice as many utes as tradies in Australia. We need remove the luxury car tax exemption which incentivises people to buy megautes instead of safer, cleaner smaller cars and SUVs.
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Large SUVs and utes are 82% more likely to kill children in collisions- 44% more likely to kill adult pedestrians or cyclists. They damage our roads and add to air pollution, harming our health.
Pedestrian fatalities reach 17-year-high. This trend could be why
Fifty-one pedestrians had been killed on the state’s roads this year as of Saturday – the most in any calendar year since 2008.
www.theage.com.au
December 27, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Large SUVs and utes are 82% more likely to kill children in collisions- 44% more likely to kill adult pedestrians or cyclists. They damage our roads and add to air pollution, harming our health.
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"Government policies have allowed and encouraged people buying big harmful cars."
The persistence of those policies is yet another reason the Australian government cannot be taken seriously on climate and environment. #auspol
thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
The persistence of those policies is yet another reason the Australian government cannot be taken seriously on climate and environment. #auspol
thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
Australia’s sales of big cars are out of control
Australia has a big “big car” problem; we have too many SUVs and utes, and we keep getting lots more of them.
thepoint.com.au
December 27, 2025 at 10:42 PM
"Government policies have allowed and encouraged people buying big harmful cars."
The persistence of those policies is yet another reason the Australian government cannot be taken seriously on climate and environment. #auspol
thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
The persistence of those policies is yet another reason the Australian government cannot be taken seriously on climate and environment. #auspol
thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
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No accident.
Politicians have opportunistically wooed the ‘tradie’ vote with a raft of generous tax concessions that have essentially bankrolled purchase of these recreational vehicles, and funded a host of recreational accessories…all claimed on tax returns as work related expenses
Politicians have opportunistically wooed the ‘tradie’ vote with a raft of generous tax concessions that have essentially bankrolled purchase of these recreational vehicles, and funded a host of recreational accessories…all claimed on tax returns as work related expenses
accessories.as
December 27, 2025 at 10:49 PM
No accident.
Politicians have opportunistically wooed the ‘tradie’ vote with a raft of generous tax concessions that have essentially bankrolled purchase of these recreational vehicles, and funded a host of recreational accessories…all claimed on tax returns as work related expenses
Politicians have opportunistically wooed the ‘tradie’ vote with a raft of generous tax concessions that have essentially bankrolled purchase of these recreational vehicles, and funded a host of recreational accessories…all claimed on tax returns as work related expenses
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But its not the market, the subsidies for twin cab utes are a giant distortion to the ‘free market’. The popularity of twin cab Utes is driven by our tax system, not our inherent tastes
December 27, 2025 at 10:53 PM
But its not the market, the subsidies for twin cab utes are a giant distortion to the ‘free market’. The popularity of twin cab Utes is driven by our tax system, not our inherent tastes
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News out today shows big utes designed to cary cargo are better at killing pedestrians than smaller vehicles designed to cary people
did you know the popularity of these behemoths is based on a range of subsidies?
But the govt is inquiring into subsidies for EVs…
thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
did you know the popularity of these behemoths is based on a range of subsidies?
But the govt is inquiring into subsidies for EVs…
thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
Australia’s sales of big cars are out of control
Australia has a big “big car” problem; we have too many SUVs and utes, and we keep getting lots more of them.
thepoint.com.au
December 27, 2025 at 10:36 PM
News out today shows big utes designed to cary cargo are better at killing pedestrians than smaller vehicles designed to cary people
did you know the popularity of these behemoths is based on a range of subsidies?
But the govt is inquiring into subsidies for EVs…
thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
did you know the popularity of these behemoths is based on a range of subsidies?
But the govt is inquiring into subsidies for EVs…
thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
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Here’s an idea for the PM: try to understand that the vast majority of Australians don’t like ANY extreme violence against civilians - whether at Bondi or in Gaza - and have the right to say so.
December 24, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Here’s an idea for the PM: try to understand that the vast majority of Australians don’t like ANY extreme violence against civilians - whether at Bondi or in Gaza - and have the right to say so.
Agreed
Everyone has their favourite writers and commentators on particular topics. And when it comes to Australian politics, mine are very easy to nominate; Amy Remeikis, Dave Milner and Ronni Salt. If you're not familiar with their work, do yourself a favour, they're all outstanding.
December 23, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Agreed
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If you're working these public holidays, thank you.
You deserve your penalty rates.
That's why Labor passed laws this year to protect them for millions of Australians.
You deserve your penalty rates.
That's why Labor passed laws this year to protect them for millions of Australians.
December 23, 2025 at 3:47 AM
If you're working these public holidays, thank you.
You deserve your penalty rates.
That's why Labor passed laws this year to protect them for millions of Australians.
You deserve your penalty rates.
That's why Labor passed laws this year to protect them for millions of Australians.
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Remember, Ley & news.corp et al aren't talking to you, or even about you. They're screaming at each other & mistaking the echo as a response.
Most Australians want to honour the victims, have stronger gun laws and to get on with their holidays in peace free of unhinged ranting (relatives excepted).
Most Australians want to honour the victims, have stronger gun laws and to get on with their holidays in peace free of unhinged ranting (relatives excepted).
December 22, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Remember, Ley & news.corp et al aren't talking to you, or even about you. They're screaming at each other & mistaking the echo as a response.
Most Australians want to honour the victims, have stronger gun laws and to get on with their holidays in peace free of unhinged ranting (relatives excepted).
Most Australians want to honour the victims, have stronger gun laws and to get on with their holidays in peace free of unhinged ranting (relatives excepted).
Amy Remeikis “Never has there been a time where politics has been played so blatantly, so openly at the expense of a terrified, traumatised community and the wider nation at large”…
“why are we letting grasping politicians spread further hate and division?”.
“why are we letting grasping politicians spread further hate and division?”.
Our hearts are shattered – and some have broken them further
There is no going back to where we were before December 14. But a social contract Australians relied on has been destroyed by the Coalition.
www.thenewdaily.com.au
December 20, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Amy Remeikis “Never has there been a time where politics has been played so blatantly, so openly at the expense of a terrified, traumatised community and the wider nation at large”…
“why are we letting grasping politicians spread further hate and division?”.
“why are we letting grasping politicians spread further hate and division?”.
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There is no credible evidence that the perpetrators of the Bondi terrorist attack had anything to do with recent protests www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
NSW will move to ban phrase ‘globalise the intifada’ in crackdown on ‘hateful’ rhetoric. Here’s what we know so far
NSW parliament will sit next week to consider legislation to limit protests and ban hate speech in response to the Bondi attack, Chris Minns says
www.theguardian.com
December 20, 2025 at 10:54 AM
There is no credible evidence that the perpetrators of the Bondi terrorist attack had anything to do with recent protests www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Also: the NSW Police authorised a nazi rally (“Abolish The Jewish Lobby” etc) in front of NSW parliament 6 weeks ago.
But it’s the bridge protesters calling for a ceasefire that are the problem? Srsly
But it’s the bridge protesters calling for a ceasefire that are the problem? Srsly
December 19, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Also: the NSW Police authorised a nazi rally (“Abolish The Jewish Lobby” etc) in front of NSW parliament 6 weeks ago.
But it’s the bridge protesters calling for a ceasefire that are the problem? Srsly
But it’s the bridge protesters calling for a ceasefire that are the problem? Srsly