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Maddy
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Disability. M.E. Netball. Women’s cricket. Clean Air. Art.

Curator of netball and women’s cricket lists and starter packs. ↘️
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Juliet Lamont is one of the Aussies currently sailing to Gaza with the Global Sumud Flotilla.

Despite 7 emails from herself, and many calls from family & friends, the Australian Government refuses to respond, let alone help.

Contact the gov here:

freedom-flotilla.good.do/samudflotill...

#AusPol
Screenshot of Juliet’s Instagram post, with screenshot of her email to DFAT. Email reads: I am absolutely flabbergasted that you have not responded? If your job is not to protect the lives of Australian citizens and uphold human rights, pray tell, what is your job?! Her captions: My 7th email to DFAT to get consular support... No Reply. Screenshot of Juliet’s Instagram post text: As WAHOO gets closer to Gaza, some 420 nautical miles, around the drive from Sydney to Brisbane, and enter the 'critical zone' - the area where the Israeli Occupation Forces usually violently intercept humanitarian flotillas, I have emailed the Department Of Foreign Affairs seven times to ask them for help, but with no response. My family and friends have called them and they were told 'she should consult the Smart Traveller website. We are peaceful ordinary citizens doing what our government should be doing - delivering baby food and medicine to the remaining Palestinians left alive who have been intentionally starved and slaughtered by genocidal Zionists. In international waters. We deserve protection. The IOF has already bombed us twice on this mission destroying boats and they are now threatening an escalation in their attacks, a boat prison and lengthy prison terms. And I am told to look up the Smart Traveller website. WTAF. Thank you Albo. Very kind of you Penny. Your government is rotten to the core.
September 28, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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Updated my iPhone to iOS 18.7, and now I have a total of 38 photos on my phone. 😑

Whyyyyy.

They’re all on iCloud. But why did it offload all but 38?!

How were these photos chosen?!

This cow is one of the remaining photos lol.
Photo of white and black cow with hill paddocks behind it
September 16, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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Watch and Act due to high winds tonight for the whole western & central Victorian coastline to Wilson’s Prom. Including southern & eastern suburbs of Melbourne. As well as the Grampians and Daylesford to Gisborne area.

Check VicEmergency for updates.

emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/#!/w...
Screenshot of Vic Emergency map of Victoria showing areas under the red watch and act warning. See link for more details on areas affected. Screenshot of Vic Emergency map of Melbourne and surrounds, showing areas under the red watch and act warning. First part of written warning also visible: Watch and Act - Severe Weather - Prepare To Take Shelter Issued Today at 12:21 PM. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Severe Weather Warning for For people in Central and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts. • Damaging south-westerly winds averaging 55 to 65 km/h with gusts around 100 km/h are expected in the Dandenong Ranges, Melbourne bayside suburbs, Morning Peninsula, Wilsons Promontory and surrounds between 11pm and 5am. • Winds are expected to ease central areas by sunrise Saturday and from the east by the early afternoon. Prepare to take shelter and be aware of potential hazards caused by the severe weather. Hazards include damaged buildings, trees down and fallen powerlines.
August 29, 2025 at 2:53 AM
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Asking for myself & the opposition housing spokesperson… do “billionaires or the children of billionaires” buy their house/s outright… or saddle themselves with a mortgage?!

And I’m curious to know if all children of billionaires always get handed millions or billions to buy a house?

#AusPol
Screenshot of The Guardian blog post titled “Bragg says Labor underwriting 'extremely wealthy' with first home buyer scheme.” The Coalition isn't a fan of the government's 5% deposit scheme, and Andrew Bragg, the opposition housing spokesperson, says it's going to turn the government into a major property developer. Speaking to RN Breakfast, Bragg says the scheme shouldn't be a free-for-all: “This is an uncapped scheme which is available to billionaires or the children of billionaires if they want to use a government program. I think we're getting to a point where Australia is becoming a ridiculous nation where the taxpayer is underwriting mortgage insurance schemes for extremely wealthy people.” On pausing changes to the construction code, and streamlining environmental approvals for housing, Bragg says both were Coalition policies. He says the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act has been "very anti housing development" “Just because a bird flew over a housing lot in 1971 shouldn't mean we can't have houses built today. And that's frankly what's happening now.”
August 24, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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Press release from the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance regarding antisemitism, press freedom and artistic expression.

#AusPol
Media statement from MEAA. July 10, 2025 Bid to fight antisemitism must not override press freedom or artistic expression. The Media Entertainment & Arts Alliance condemns hate speech, including antisemitism, as a threat to democracy, a free media, and equality. Antisemitism, as a form of racism, should be met with the principle of zero tolerance. Steps to rid society of racist behaviour should, where properly considered, be supported. MEAA welcomes the Prime Minister's willingness to address this issue and the findings of the Special Envoy's Plan to Combat Antisemitism. However, laws to deal with racism already exist. Courts, as well as human rights and anti-discrimination commissions, have the capacity to handle complaints and determine recommended penalties or other remedies. Under the MEAA Journalist Code of Ethics, members have a responsibility to report responsibly on matters of race, religion, culture, and ethnicity. In addition, MEAA has developed Guidelines on Reporting Hate Speech and Extremism, which acknowledge that media freedom is underpinned by ethical reporting and that hate speech is antithetical to ethical journalism. It is essential that ethical, fair, and public interest reporting is maintained through the upholding of the Code of Ethics and rigorous journalistic standards, not through external regulation by government bodies, lobby groups, or corporate interests. When external groups seek to limit or influence the way in which journalism is told, press freedom and democratic discourse come under threat. Just as independent media is critical to a functioning democracy, the arts and freedom of expression are closely intertwined. Art sheds critical light on our society and must challenge preconceptions, even if that makes some people uncomfortable. MEAA would be firmly against the adoption of policies that would pose a risk to the independence of the media and arts sectors.
July 11, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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Does anyone know why the overnight minimum forecast and the hourly forecast don’t match?

Eg here they’re forecasting a min of 3°, but BOM are also saying it’ll be 1° at 5am, 0° at 7am etc.

I don’t get it 🙃
Screenshot of weather app forecast. Showing overnight minimum of 3°. But hourly overnight minimums include 0° to 2°
May 20, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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Coalition has revealed last minute they’ll scrap payments for teaching, nursing & midwifery students while doing mandatory placement. Plus university-loan debts and fee-free Tafe.

#AusPol
Screenshot of guardian blog post: Nurses, midwives and educators criticise Coalition's last-minute decision to scrap prac payments for students The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) has added its voice expressing "extreme concern" that a Coalition government under Peter Dutton would axe paid prac placements. From July this year, eligible students including nurses and midwives will receive over $300 per week while undertaking their mandatory 800 hours of clinical placement training. The ANMF federal secretary, Annie Butler, said Dutton's announcement that a Coalition government if elected, would axe paid prac placements, as well as university-loan debts and fee-free Tafe, which would combine to have a devastating impact on the predominantly-female nursing and midwifery workforce: “We know that placement poverty is a real issue for students who lose income from their regular paid jobs and then have to pay for a whole range of everyday costs, like finding an affordable rental property, parking, tolls, childcare, uniforms and other clinical tools whilst they're training. It's certainly impacted our ability to build the nursing and midwifery workforce, with students forced to quit their courses and abandon their chosen profession.”
May 2, 2025 at 2:36 AM
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Event to meet with Deakin’s independent candidate, Jess Ness, talking about sustainability and affordable housing.

Accessible RSVP link:
events.humanitix.com/community-fo...

#AusPol #AusElection
Event infographic, including photo of Jess Ness. Community Forum to meet Jess and her team. And have your say on the issues that are important to you and our community. The forum will feature a discussion with Jude Dwight on Sustainability and Affordable Housing. Event details: Central Ringwood Community Centre. Bedford Park, Rosewarne Lane Ringwood. Tuesday 29 April 5:45 - 7:15pm Light refreshments provided. Free event. QR code to rsvp. Link in post.
April 17, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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The weather in Melbourne this week is mind blowing.

April historically
Mean max temp: 19.7°c
Mean min temp: 10.1°c

April in the next 6 days
Mean max temp: 30.67°c
Mean min temp: 15.3°c
Screenshot of Daily weather forecast for the next week. Tomorrow 11° 31° No rain. Sunday 17° 31° No rain. Monday 16° 31° No rain. Tuesday 15° 31° No rain. Wednesday 16° 31° No rain. Thursday 17° 29° 0-1mm
April 11, 2025 at 2:50 AM
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Same image with player names.

Which seat would you choose?
Same image but with player names labelled. Screenshot of cricket Australia Instagram post titled “which seat would you pick?” It shows plane seating map with one aisle and empty middle seats. The other seats are filled with photos of Australian National men’s and women’s team players. The caption reads: Choose your seat on this qantas flight wisely! In the seating plan, choose a middle seat between the following pairs of players. I will write them with seat number, row by row. 4A Boland & 4C Perry. 4D Cummins & 4F Schutt. 5A Litchfield & 5C Voll. 5D G. Harris & 5F Carey. 6A Hazlewood & 6C Starc. 6D McGrath & 6F Brown. 7A Sutherland & 7C Head. 7D Garth & 7F M. Marsh. 8A Zampa & 8C Gardner 8D Marnus & 8F Smith
April 8, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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This is a fun post by Cricket Australia!!

Which seat would you sit in & why?

(Image with players named in comments if you need help!)

#Cricket #CricketSky 🏏
Screenshot of cricket Australia Instagram post titled “which seat would you pick?” It shows plane seating map with one aisle and empty middle seats. The other seats are filled with photos of Australian National men’s and women’s team players. The player photos are unnamed. The caption reads: Choose your seat on this qantas flight wisely! In the seating plan, choose a middle seat between the following pairs of players. I will write them with seat number, row by row. 4A Boland & 4C Perry. 4D Cummins & 4F Schutt. 5A Litchfield & 5C Voll. 5D G. Harris & 5F Carey. 6A Hazlewood & 6C Starc. 6D McGrath & 6F Brown. 7A Sutherland & 7C Head. 7D Garth & 7F M. Marsh. 8A Zampa & 8C Gardner 8D Marnus & 8F Smith
April 8, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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Screenshot of blog post. Headline: Nationals leader says children who commit crimes don't deserve civil rights. Oh wow. Nationals leader David Littleproud is openly saying that children who commit crimes don't deserve civil rights. This is the message that conservative talk back loves, but it is not borne out by the evidence, which shows that early intervention is key. And it's not just a one-and-done approach - it has to be a whole of society approach. Former Queensland premier Steven Miles told me that midwives he spoke to in the Queensland Health system could identify which babies would run into trouble with the law, because they saw the signs of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome up close in newborns. So it's about early intervention with children and family support from the very first developmental stages - which the evidence bears out - not just bootcamps and detention centres. And what Littleproud is not saying here, is that he is talking about Indigenous children, who are over-represented in our justice systems. Quote in bold and italics: “We have got to a point in society where I get all the criminologists and everybody talking about civil rights. We have hit a tipping point where the civil rights of an individual need to be put aside for the civil rights of a community.”
April 8, 2025 at 2:32 AM
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Just seen this Grace Harris-esquce moment that happened in yesterday’s match!

WA Captain Veronica Keen’s bat broke mid hit & went flying!

#NICC #Cricket 🏏 #CricketBloopers
April 7, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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Ellyse Perry’s Insta story sharing Lottie’s departure from coaching Sydney Sixers in #WBBL indicates how highly respected the coach is from the best players in the world.

“One of the biggest highlights of my career working with you 🩷”

Hopefully England players will feel the same.

#Cricket 🏏
Screenshot of Ellyse Perry’s Instagram story sharing Sydney Sixer post announcing coach Charlotte Edwards WBBL departure. Post has a photo of Edwards with the words “Thank you Lottie” Perry added the caption “One of the biggest highlights of my career working with you Charlotte Edwards (pink heart emoji)”
April 2, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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A little character I drew a while back.

I should try and draw some more characters & not let them scare me so much 🙃 Can’t get better without trying hey!

ID: digital ink drawing of a bear-like creature sitting, reading a book.

#BookSky #KidLitArt #KidLit #Art
Simple digital Ink drawing of a bear-like character with floppy ears wearing glasses & reading a book. It’s sitting down on the ground, and looking pensively sad or worried.
March 16, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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Apparently tomorrow at #TeamGirlsCup it’s going to be around 45°c INSIDE Netball SA Stadium.

According to Sports Medicine Aus, ambient temp of 45°c puts players at EXTREME heat stress risk.

Advice is to stop exercise.

Policy ⬇️
sma.org.au/wp-content/u...

#TGC2025
A graph showing heat stress risk with relative humidity as a percentage on the Y axis and air temperature in degrees Celcius on the x axis. This graph is for sport risk classification three, which includes netball. It shows air temperature above 44°c regardless of relative humidity is classified in the extreme category. There’s a disclaimer in a box that reads: IMPORTANT: Ensure that the RH value used occurs at the same time as the temperature used. *NB: Peak RH values DO NOT usually occur at the same time as peak temperature
March 14, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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A fantastical landscape somewhere.

A deceptively easy drawing to create, which I drew a few months ago on a low energy day.

Today I have even less energy than that, so looking at old artworks will have to suffice.

ID: digital watercolour drawing of green & yellow mountains.

#Art #Procreate #pwME
digital watercolour drawing of green and yellow mountains. Each mountain range gets lighter the further back they go.
March 12, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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A moody abstract landscape.

Does it remind you of anywhere?

ID: digital oil painting of red, orange & yellow mountains, with white clouds & blue/purple sky.

#Art #TinyJoys #Procreate #Landscape #pwME
Digital oil drawing of abstract landscape scene. Red, orange & yellow mountain ranges. Suggestion of clouds & blue sky above.
March 10, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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While people have been rightly focused on the cyclone… Can we also talk about Melbourne & south-western Victoria being in a severe heatwave… in Autumn?! 😑

In my Melb suburb, today is the first of four consecutive 35 or 36°c days, with nights not dropping below 19°c.

#MelbWeather
Screenshot of BOM heatwave warning, starting Sunday 8th March 2025. Includes map of Victoria. Whole state is yellow, in low intensity heatwave. While south west Victoria and central & eastern Melbourne are orange, in a severe heatwave. Screenshot of BOM daily weather forecast for a Melbourne suburb. All temperatures in degrees Celsius. Tomorrow 21-36. Tuesday 19-36. Wednesday 21-36. Thursday 17-28 Friday 17-33 Saturday 17-32
March 9, 2025 at 1:17 AM
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This week I tackled drawing the ocean… quite the challenge!!

Pretty happy with this first attempt. And was definitely a reminder to just keep pushing through the earlier stages when it looks terrible 😅

#Procreate #Art #Ocean
Digital watercolour painting of three waves in the ocean, from a perspective above the ocean. Waves are blue with whitecaps at the crest of the waves.
March 6, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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When you want to draw but don't have much brain... highly recommend going black & white!

Just need to think about lines, not colour decisions 🥳

Love low spoon options to allow me to keep creating on days like this.

#TinyJoys #Uplift #Art #Procreate #SciArt #MECFS
A digital drawing of a giraffe walking, drawn in white ink on black background. Faint vertical grey lines in the background.
March 1, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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Good news ladies!! “Endometriosis is made up” according to Marty Sheargold 🥳

Turns out I lodged my complaint to Triple M & the Australian Communications and Media Authority too soon.

Sounds like it was from the same day as the Matildas/women’s sport comments.

HOW do these men get platformed 😭
Screenshot of the transcript in an Instagram story. Transcript The Marty Sheargold Show is on Triple M. MARTY: I've done me back. It's no secret over the last couple of days. I can't hide it anymore. CO HOST: You're in trouble. MARTY: I'm taking Voltaren. CO HOST: Yeah. You're propped up in that seat. MARTY: I've got a heat pack behind my back, which is very comforting and thank you to Whitney for bringing her period heat pack here because, God, don't ladies carry on it. Jesus Christ, there is no end of it. Honestly, endometriosis and this is controversial. CO HOST: Don't say it. MARTY: No, I'm going to say it. It's controversial. It's made up. Whitney's eyes almost roll out of her head. I said it was controversial. CO HOST: You did and he's got a sore back. You're lashing out. MARTY: I'm so angry, honestly. So how did you do your back is the quick question we're asking
February 26, 2025 at 7:04 AM
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Here’s the response to my official complaint to TripleM.

The classic “perceived as offensive and disrespectful towards women.”

“Should have…addressed the topic with more sensitivity.”

Ah yes. More sensitive = not being misogynistic, sexist or racist.

We’re a sensitive lot us women.
Dear Maddy Thank you for taking the time to write to us and for your feedback relating to comments you heard on Triple M on Monday 24 February 2025. We sincerely regret that the comments made during the Marty Sheargold Show were perceived as offensive and disrespectful towards women. We take this matter very seriously and acknowledge the impact that such remarks can have on our audience. The comments were made during a discussion on the Matildas' performance in the "She Believes" Cup. While they were intended to be irreverent and contrarian, we recognise that they were inappropriate and did not meet the standards of respect and sensitivity that our audience expects. As a commercial broadcaster, we are committed to upholding community standards and ensuring our content reflects the values of inclusivity and respect. We do not condone, endorse, or seek to make light of behaviour that is disrespectful to any individual or group and do not wish to create content that could be perceived in this way. The views expressed on the Marty Sheargold Show do not align with Triple M's views and values. Triple M remains a strong supporter and advocate for women's and men's sports and is committed to creating and promoting a respectful and inclusive media environment. We sincerely apologise for any offence or distress caused. We agree that Marty Sheargold should have chosen his words more carefully and addressed the topic with more sensitivity. The matter has been addressed directly with Marty Sheargold and he has expressed his sincere apologies. If you are not satisfied with this response, you may refer your complaint to the Australian Communications & Media Authority. Yours sincerely Matthew O'Reilly Content Director & Group Director Southern Cross Austereo Pty Ltd
February 26, 2025 at 3:09 AM
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"Any comedy, including mine, can miss the mark sometimes”

The fact Marty Sheargold thinks this is in any way comedy sums him up.

Disgusting comments by him on TripleM radio yesterday arvo.

0% shocked to hear his misogynist & racist views though 🤦🏻‍♀️

Video description in comments, transcript in Alt.
February 25, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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FINAL HOURS for Aussies to sign the petition to end partner income tests for welfare payments.

Petition closes midnight tonight AEDT.

Sign here ⬇️⬇️⬇️
www.aph.gov.au/e-petitions/...

(Thanks to theemilydiaries on Insta for first 3 graphics)
Sign the Petition END PARTNER INCOME TESTS IN WELFARE PAYMENTS DISABILITY SUPPORT SHOULD BE ABOUT INDIVIDUAL NEEDS, NOT RELATIONSHIP STATUS. Did you know? • 46% OF DISABLED AUSTRALIANS RELY ON THE DSP AND CANNOT WORK. • THE DSP IS $24,636 PER YEAR, LESS THAN HALF THE AVERAGE INCOME. • PAYMENTS REDUCE IF A RECIPIENTS PARTNER EARNS $372/FORTNIGHT. • PAYMENTS STOP ENTIRELY IF A PARTNER EARNS $1,516/FORTNIGHT. • WOMEN WITH DISABILITY ARE MORE LIKELY TO EXPERIENCE INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE (36%), COMPARED TO 21% OF WOMEN WITHOUT DISABILITY, 15% OF MEN WITH DISABILITY AND 7% OF MEN WITHOUT DISABILITY. • THE RISK OF ABUSE CAN BE INCREASED AS THEY ARE OFTEN RELIANT ON THE PERPETRATOR FOR THEIR CARE. THIS POLICY INCREASES ECONOMIC ABUSE AND DEPENDENCY. Take Action! • SPEAK UP FOR FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE • DEMAND FAIR DISABILITY SUPPORT. • SIGN NOW HTTPS://www.APH.GOV.AU/E- PETITIONS/PETITION/EN7076 Infographic/poster about partner income tests in Australian welfare payments. In the middle there’s a drawing of two people embracing and kissing, but with their faces covered by a red heart. Above and below them are two red banners. Text below. Behind them is a subtle pink heart pattern, with solid light pink behind text. Heading: Official Australian Federal Parliament Petition to end partner income tests in welfare payments. Top banner: HAPPY VALENTINES DAY. Bottom banner: congrats on your POVERTY + DEPENDENCE. Smaller text at bottom: Australians deserve dignity, safety, and independence. Yet the current welfare system ties financial support to a partner's income, leaving many struggling to survive or trapped in unsafe relationships. @maddyoby.bsky.social
February 19, 2025 at 7:23 AM