@kuromakicb.bsky.social
Bit of a news and current affairs junkie. Leaning left and hanging on for the wild ride. Living on beautiful Gadigal Country.
In a country where ‘death from overwork’ is a term used in the vernacular 🤦♀️
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
Japan PM’s pledge to ‘work, work, work, work, and work’ wins catchphrase of year
Sanae Takaichi’s not-so-catchy remarks about everyone working like a horse did not go down well in a country notorious for its demanding work culture
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:45 AM
In a country where ‘death from overwork’ is a term used in the vernacular 🤦♀️
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
And they wonder why people hate banks 🤦♀️
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/no...
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/no...
CBA boss says repaying ‘excessive fees’ to low-income customers could be seen as taking shareholder money
Commonwealth Bank Australia– which reported a record cash profit of $10.3bn in most recent financial year – charged $270m in ‘excessive fees’ over five years
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:21 AM
And they wonder why people hate banks 🤦♀️
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/no...
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/no...
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I'll entertain technical arguments about the Summary Offences Act (NSW) when someone can explain how Police can kettle and move on small groups protesting climate issues but somehow this out front of state parliament renders them powerless. www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
What we just witnessed was state-sanctioned Nazism
What on earth did the NSW Police think a rally organised by the National Socialist Network would be about?
www.smh.com.au
November 11, 2025 at 4:59 AM
I'll entertain technical arguments about the Summary Offences Act (NSW) when someone can explain how Police can kettle and move on small groups protesting climate issues but somehow this out front of state parliament renders them powerless. www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
This is a fun read and a reminder that although not perfect, how good our electoral system is.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
The story behind Australia's incredible democratic system
Behind the quirks of Australia's incredible democratic system are a series of complex human backstories.
www.abc.net.au
November 9, 2025 at 11:28 AM
This is a fun read and a reminder that although not perfect, how good our electoral system is.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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✍️ Add your name to the petition telling Parliament to NOT gut our environment laws!
nb.australiainstitute.org.au/dont_gut_env...
nb.australiainstitute.org.au/dont_gut_env...
✍️ PETITION: Don't Gut Australia's Environment Laws
nb.australiainstitute.org.au
November 5, 2025 at 6:52 AM
✍️ Add your name to the petition telling Parliament to NOT gut our environment laws!
nb.australiainstitute.org.au/dont_gut_env...
nb.australiainstitute.org.au/dont_gut_env...
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You don’t get to name your kid X Æ A-12 and then say “or whatever his name is” about anyone else.
Elon Musk endorses Cuomo for mayor of New York and makes sure to add some racism in there: “…Mumdumi or whatever his name is.”
November 3, 2025 at 9:23 PM
You don’t get to name your kid X Æ A-12 and then say “or whatever his name is” about anyone else.
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"It doesn't matter whether the National Party believes in climate change, I promise everybody's insurance company believes in climate change."
- co-CEO Richard Denniss unpacks the National Party abandoning net zero on ABC News
#auspol @richarddenniss.bsky.social
- co-CEO Richard Denniss unpacks the National Party abandoning net zero on ABC News
#auspol @richarddenniss.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 3:48 AM
"It doesn't matter whether the National Party believes in climate change, I promise everybody's insurance company believes in climate change."
- co-CEO Richard Denniss unpacks the National Party abandoning net zero on ABC News
#auspol @richarddenniss.bsky.social
- co-CEO Richard Denniss unpacks the National Party abandoning net zero on ABC News
#auspol @richarddenniss.bsky.social
Pot says what to kettle?
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/o...
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/o...
News Corp Australia chair says social media platforms are ‘true monsters’ and ‘torment our children’
Michael Miller also says media must unite against second ‘big steal’ by tech companies seeking changes to copyright law to access content for free
www.theguardian.com
October 8, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Pot says what to kettle?
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/o...
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/o...
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This whole section really.
September 28, 2025 at 10:59 PM
This whole section really.
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The performative mourning driven by social media, was from blueprints sitting there in large conservative think-tanks like the Heritage Foundation, waiting to be deployed
The alleged outrage was at its core, manufactured recreational grief-bait
My latest in The Shot
theshot.net.au/uncategorize...
The alleged outrage was at its core, manufactured recreational grief-bait
My latest in The Shot
theshot.net.au/uncategorize...
You’re being played – your part in the culture wars - The Shot
When Zack de la Rocha told you to rage against the machine, he didn’t mean take it literally. Agitprop. Fury bait. Yes, you feed it too.
theshot.net.au
September 25, 2025 at 4:02 AM
The performative mourning driven by social media, was from blueprints sitting there in large conservative think-tanks like the Heritage Foundation, waiting to be deployed
The alleged outrage was at its core, manufactured recreational grief-bait
My latest in The Shot
theshot.net.au/uncategorize...
The alleged outrage was at its core, manufactured recreational grief-bait
My latest in The Shot
theshot.net.au/uncategorize...
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Here's @ronnisalt.bsky.social. "You’re being played – your part in the culture wars"
You’re being played – your part in the culture wars - The Shot
When Zack de la Rocha told you to rage against the machine, he didn’t mean take it literally. Agitprop. Fury bait. Yes, you feed it too.
theshot.net.au
September 25, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Here's @ronnisalt.bsky.social. "You’re being played – your part in the culture wars"
Get onto this peeps.
www.smh.com.au/culture/tv-a...
The People vs Robodebt premieres at 7.30pm on Wednesday, September 24, on SBS and SBS on Demand.
www.smh.com.au/culture/tv-a...
The People vs Robodebt premieres at 7.30pm on Wednesday, September 24, on SBS and SBS on Demand.
Five stars for documentary about one of our most shameful scandals
Television critics like to throw around the phrase “compulsory viewing”, but rarely has it been more fitting than it is here.
www.smh.com.au
September 20, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Get onto this peeps.
www.smh.com.au/culture/tv-a...
The People vs Robodebt premieres at 7.30pm on Wednesday, September 24, on SBS and SBS on Demand.
www.smh.com.au/culture/tv-a...
The People vs Robodebt premieres at 7.30pm on Wednesday, September 24, on SBS and SBS on Demand.
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"I asked Wiles, the president's chief-of-staff, how much difference the visit will make to Britain's ability to influence US policy on trade, tariffs and international affairs. Her response was frank – none at all." www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Sarah Smith: Trump visit showed UK's warm relations - and limited influence
The good-natured state visit demonstrated strong relations, but no ally is likely to change the US president's mind.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 19, 2025 at 6:14 AM
"I asked Wiles, the president's chief-of-staff, how much difference the visit will make to Britain's ability to influence US policy on trade, tariffs and international affairs. Her response was frank – none at all." www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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“[hastie] has picked a hell of a day to say he will die on the hill of net zero… millions of australians were just warned about the potentially catastrophic impacts of climate change and he is saying to them ‘i don’t give a stuff’.”
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www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
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www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
Hastie threatens to quit frontbench, issues net zero ultimatum to Ley
Andrew Hastie’s opposition to net zero emissions is well known, but his provocative comments about quitting the frontbench are a fresh test of Opposition Leader Sussan Ley’s authority.
www.smh.com.au
September 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM
“[hastie] has picked a hell of a day to say he will die on the hill of net zero… millions of australians were just warned about the potentially catastrophic impacts of climate change and he is saying to them ‘i don’t give a stuff’.”
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www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
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www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
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Would be terrible if lots of people saw this.
Court staff cover up Banksy image of judge beating a protester
Court staff cover up Banksy image of judge beating a protester
Artist’s latest work at Royal Courts of Justice in London is thought to refer to pro-Palestine demonstrations
A painting by Banksy of a judge using a gavel to beat a helpless protester appeared on the walls of the Royal Courts of Justice before quickly being covered up by guards.
Banksy confirmed the artwork was his by posting a picture of it on Instagram on Monday morning. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
September 8, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Would be terrible if lots of people saw this.
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A man on the streets of the UK is asked about the “problem of immigration” and dismantles talking points with ease.
September 2, 2025 at 12:42 PM
A man on the streets of the UK is asked about the “problem of immigration” and dismantles talking points with ease.
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Pro-gun groups are mobilising against gun laws, and celebrating the increase in guns in our community.
We've launched a petition to create a National Firearms Register to help close dangerous loopholes and better protect public safety.
Can you sign and share?
▶️ theaus.in/firearm_regi...
We've launched a petition to create a National Firearms Register to help close dangerous loopholes and better protect public safety.
Can you sign and share?
▶️ theaus.in/firearm_regi...
August 26, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Pro-gun groups are mobilising against gun laws, and celebrating the increase in guns in our community.
We've launched a petition to create a National Firearms Register to help close dangerous loopholes and better protect public safety.
Can you sign and share?
▶️ theaus.in/firearm_regi...
We've launched a petition to create a National Firearms Register to help close dangerous loopholes and better protect public safety.
Can you sign and share?
▶️ theaus.in/firearm_regi...
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Add your name to the call to fix Australia's gas export problem.
Sign the petition! ✍️ nb.australiainstitute.org.au/fix_gas_expo...
Sign the petition! ✍️ nb.australiainstitute.org.au/fix_gas_expo...
✍️ PETITION: Fix Australia's Gas Export Problem
✍️Sign the petition: Fix Australia's Gas Export Problem
nb.australiainstitute.org.au
August 20, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Add your name to the call to fix Australia's gas export problem.
Sign the petition! ✍️ nb.australiainstitute.org.au/fix_gas_expo...
Sign the petition! ✍️ nb.australiainstitute.org.au/fix_gas_expo...
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You’ll remember the blow-up over Matthew Knott’s SMH piece quoting a Hamas co-founder in what looked like a hit job on Albanese. (Context in the quote tweet below if you aren't up to speed.)
Well, it gets worse, and no one’s noticed. A thread....
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bsky.app/profile/aaro...
Well, it gets worse, and no one’s noticed. A thread....
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bsky.app/profile/aaro...
Curious that the Sydney Morning Herald suddenly has direct contact with Hamas.
Even more intriguing is that Matthew Knott - once described as a stenographer for pro-Israel groups got the story. (Article in post 2)
Even more intriguing is that Matthew Knott - once described as a stenographer for pro-Israel groups got the story. (Article in post 2)
August 16, 2025 at 1:51 AM
You’ll remember the blow-up over Matthew Knott’s SMH piece quoting a Hamas co-founder in what looked like a hit job on Albanese. (Context in the quote tweet below if you aren't up to speed.)
Well, it gets worse, and no one’s noticed. A thread....
/1
bsky.app/profile/aaro...
Well, it gets worse, and no one’s noticed. A thread....
/1
bsky.app/profile/aaro...
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Hi, I worked at USAID. 👋
Airdrops are universally acknowledged as probably the worst and least efficient way to get aid to people. You airdrop when you a) want to want to so something but can’t, or b) you don’t want to do anything but want to look like you are.
Airdrops are universally acknowledged as probably the worst and least efficient way to get aid to people. You airdrop when you a) want to want to so something but can’t, or b) you don’t want to do anything but want to look like you are.
"Airdrops will not reverse the deepening starvation," UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini wrote on X on Saturday. "They are expensive, inefficient & can even kill starving civilians. It is a distraction & screensmoke."
www.cbsnews.com/news/israel-...
www.cbsnews.com/news/israel-...
Israeli military says airdrops of aid into Gaza set to begin tonight amid increased starvation deaths
For months, the U.N. and experts have warned that Palestinians in Gaza are at risk of famine, with reports of increasing numbers of people dying from causes related to malnutrition.
www.cbsnews.com
July 27, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Hi, I worked at USAID. 👋
Airdrops are universally acknowledged as probably the worst and least efficient way to get aid to people. You airdrop when you a) want to want to so something but can’t, or b) you don’t want to do anything but want to look like you are.
Airdrops are universally acknowledged as probably the worst and least efficient way to get aid to people. You airdrop when you a) want to want to so something but can’t, or b) you don’t want to do anything but want to look like you are.
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Fossil fuel companies created an environmental disaster, and the Aus and WA governments are paying them to clean it up with taxpayer money.
Almost HALF the royalties collected from Barrow Island will be paid back to clean up the environmental degradation it’s created, at least $500 million! #auspol
Almost HALF the royalties collected from Barrow Island will be paid back to clean up the environmental degradation it’s created, at least $500 million! #auspol
July 23, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Fossil fuel companies created an environmental disaster, and the Aus and WA governments are paying them to clean it up with taxpayer money.
Almost HALF the royalties collected from Barrow Island will be paid back to clean up the environmental degradation it’s created, at least $500 million! #auspol
Almost HALF the royalties collected from Barrow Island will be paid back to clean up the environmental degradation it’s created, at least $500 million! #auspol
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Can we please acknowledge that the LNP are completely and totally irrelevant?
The govt does not need the LNP's votes to pass anything.
The govt does not need the LNP's permission to do anything.
The govt does not need the LNP's "bipartisanship".
There is no stamp, rubber or otherwise.
The govt does not need the LNP's votes to pass anything.
The govt does not need the LNP's permission to do anything.
The govt does not need the LNP's "bipartisanship".
There is no stamp, rubber or otherwise.
July 22, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Can we please acknowledge that the LNP are completely and totally irrelevant?
The govt does not need the LNP's votes to pass anything.
The govt does not need the LNP's permission to do anything.
The govt does not need the LNP's "bipartisanship".
There is no stamp, rubber or otherwise.
The govt does not need the LNP's votes to pass anything.
The govt does not need the LNP's permission to do anything.
The govt does not need the LNP's "bipartisanship".
There is no stamp, rubber or otherwise.
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Unsafe.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
July 21, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Unsafe.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.