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Public policy and management, Australian politics, Indian public policy and governance, हिन्दी भाषा
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mrsbettybowers.bsky.social
Hilarious to see Trump aide Steve Witkoff coach Yuri Ushakov, the top foreign policy aide to Putin, on how to butter up the perpetually praise-needy, Donald Trump. They all know he’s a thirsty pushover if given enough false flattery.
November 26, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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grogsgamut.bsky.social
"progressive politics is not just about climate targets and tax reform. It must also be about moral courage: the ability to say, “Not in our name,” when innocent lives are being destroyed and our government looks away."
grogsgamut.bsky.social Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 1d
An excerpt from Senator Fatima Payman's brilliant essay from @australiainstitute.org.au latest book, "A Time For Bravery".

Rather topical given Hanson's bullshit yesterday
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
The Floor I Crossed Was Between Fear and Freedom
The point.com.au
thepoint.com.au
November 24, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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drianhall.bsky.social
I’m going to be thinking about this all day now.
andrewmartin.bsky.social Andrew Martin @andrewmartin.bsky.social · 2d
When Tony Blair came to power in 1997, the UK economy was bigger than China and India combined.
November 24, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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drianhall.bsky.social
Another big attack in Pakistan. www.dawn.com/news/1957041...
Federal Constabulary headquarters in Peshawar under attack: police
Area being cordoned off, says Peshawar CCPO.
www.dawn.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:29 AM
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insideevs.com
If you're in a hurry, on a long road trip, or drive all day for work, finding the right charger could make all the difference.

insideevs.com/news/779729/...
Hyundai And Kia Owners: For The Quickest Charge, Don't Use Tesla Superchargers
Hyundais and Kias can use Tesla plugs, but that's not usually the best way to charge if you want the quickest stop.
insideevs.com
November 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Must read Quarterly Essay: Sean Kelly, The Good Fight: on the progress and puzzles of the Albanese government--

'And this, too: that as soon as you begin to ask yourself...what is possible, you have begun to curtail the notion of what is possible...'
November 23, 2025 at 1:41 AM
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chriswallace.bsky.social
Don’t forget to buy @thesaturdaypaper.com.au today.

www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politic... #auspol
November 21, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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stewartprest.ca
So apparently this is fine but Canadian governments using advertising to share views with Americans about trade is completely inappropriate.

Got it.
November 21, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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yellowjackinit.bsky.social
Maybe it’s just my brain chemistry changing, but I’m starting to enjoy books in the way mid-2000’s library propaganda said I would.
November 21, 2025 at 7:27 AM
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chriswallace.bsky.social
'The reassuring centrist wrap around a nakedly pro-coal message would not fool progressives knowledgeable about the energy transition. However, it may work on less-knowledgeable voters vulnerable to its “reasonable person” appeal.'

bit.ly/4ouzk93 #auspol
How an Australian coal lobbyist honed fossil fuel messaging
An Australian lobbyist now leading the world’s key coal body addressed the National Press Club this week, demonstrating a sophisticated pivot in global fossil fuel messaging.
bit.ly
November 22, 2025 at 4:15 AM
How Australia’s first outback mosque was built 600km north of Adelaide, 150 years ago
theconversation.com/how-australi...
How Australia’s first outback mosque was built 600km north of Adelaide, 150 years ago
Hergott Springs was used as a camel station on a crossroads to the goldfields during inland exploration. ‘Afghans’ built three mosques in this small outback town.
theconversation.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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janrosenow.bsky.social
First electric cars and buses, now trucks: in the past we were often told that electric trucks would not be feasible.

But the market is picking up speed and electric trucks have become a reality. Expectations are for significant market expansion in the coming years.
November 20, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Here we go again!!
deemadigan.bsky.social Dee Madigan @deemadigan.bsky.social · 5d
‘This is how big my dog whistle is’
November 21, 2025 at 5:28 AM
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erinkaylockwood.bsky.social
It's not a sophisticated reaction, but my response to both "quiet, piggy" and the Coast Guard okaying swastikas and nooses is a deep sadness that the compassion we're working so hard to foster in our children will not just be challenged by schoolyard bullies but by the highest levels of society.
November 20, 2025 at 9:01 PM
AUKUS is finding public support despite its many problems. Why? www.crikey.com.au/2025/11/19/a...
AUKUS is finding public support despite its many problems. Why?
New polling suggests a majority of the public supported using AUKUS to deepen relations with the US and UK. But one problem could remain a thorn in the side of voters.
www.crikey.com.au
November 19, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Why Australian agriculture needs smarter, more strategic advocacy www.themandarin.com.au/302832-why-a...
Why Australian agriculture needs smarter, more strategic advocacy
Too many voices, not enough influence. Australian agriculture’s advocacy challenge isn’t about effort — it’s about coherence, timing, and a shared strategy.
www.themandarin.com.au
November 17, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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squigglyrick.bsky.social
Update on this one: it's a torn meniscus! Thank God for travel insurance (assuming they will pay)
November 17, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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drianhall.bsky.social
An interesting piece on why political “start-ups” fail in India, even when led by savvy operators like Prashant Kishor. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Prashant Kishor: Why India's political start-ups rarely succeed
Prashant Kishor’s new party, Jan Suraaj, created a media splash but flopped, winning no seats in Bihar.
www.bbc.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:37 AM
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greenj.bsky.social
After marathon partyroom session, Liberals determine to revert to horse-drawn night soil collection, citing importance of ‘Aussie jobs’.
November 12, 2025 at 8:23 AM
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maranoagirl.bsky.social
AU. Libraries.
theconversation.com/australias-p...?
Australia’s public libraries are thriving as the cost of living rises. We can’t afford to lose them
A new report shows that visits to Australian public libraries are up 10% – though funding is down. They provide everything from books and internet to help with CVs.
theconversation.com
November 16, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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davemilbo.bsky.social
Sunday Shot is on now. Jo and I are joined by the editors of Deepcut News and Meanjin, to talk about the news of the week and doing media in and around Zio bullshit. @antounissa.bsky.social and Esther Anatolitis.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0r_0...
The Sunday Shot - November 16
YouTube video by The Sunday Shot
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November 15, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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stilgherrian.com
I am intrigued. Does anyone have any linguistic information on the Australian phrase "Too easy"?
November 15, 2025 at 5:58 AM
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timbale.bsky.social
Read 'em and weep. (www.nber.org/system/files...)
This paper examines the impact of the UK's decision to leave the European Union (Brexit) in 2016. Using almost a decade of data since the referendum, we combine simulations based on macro data with estimates derived from micro data collected through our Decision Maker Panel survey. These estimates suggest that by 2025, Brexit had reduced UK GDP by 6% to 8%, with the impact accumulating gradually over time. We estimate that investment was reduced by between 12% and 18%, employment by 3% to 4% and productivity by 3% to 4%. These large negative impacts reflect a combination of elevated uncertainty, reduced demand, diverted management time, and increased misallocation of resources from a protracted Brexit process. Comparing these with contemporary forecasts – providing a rare macro example to complement the burgeoning microliterature of social science predictions – shows that these forecasts were accurate over a 5-year horizon, but they underestimated the impact over a decade.
November 14, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Rising electricity prices have nothing to do with renewables johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
Rising electricity prices have nothing to do with renewables
Electricity prices are elevated, but anyone who claims renewable energy has driven the rise is either uninformed or is deliberately lying.
johnmenadue.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:07 AM
www.afr.com/policy/energ...
The Coalition won’t bring down energy prices. Neither will Labor
It is about time for politicians to stop making promises to reduce power prices when they cannot control physical infrastructure or the weather.
www.afr.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:45 AM