@mariecolemanao.bsky.social
Great-grandmother, feminist, one-time senior public servant
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You might not like it but this is what fighting tories looks like /s
What a brain-dead dumb, completely shite appointment. @tonyburkemp.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 4:45 AM
You might not like it but this is what fighting tories looks like /s
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What a brain-dead dumb, completely shite appointment. @tonyburkemp.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 3:32 AM
What a brain-dead dumb, completely shite appointment. @tonyburkemp.bsky.social
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The notion that either Australia or Turkey should be hosting COP31 when both countries have a rating of 'POOR' on Net Zero according to climate action tracker is a complete farce.
The $300m stripping of funding from CSIRO by ALP makes it even more absurd.
#auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
The $300m stripping of funding from CSIRO by ALP makes it even more absurd.
#auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
November 20, 2025 at 4:16 AM
The notion that either Australia or Turkey should be hosting COP31 when both countries have a rating of 'POOR' on Net Zero according to climate action tracker is a complete farce.
The $300m stripping of funding from CSIRO by ALP makes it even more absurd.
#auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
The $300m stripping of funding from CSIRO by ALP makes it even more absurd.
#auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Mega fossil subsidy ahoy! Bluescope bid for Whyalla demands massive gas subsidy. Not economic says @TimBuckleyCEF (except for Santos)
@kimwingerei.bsky.social #auspol
michaelwest.com.au/whyalla-resc...
@kimwingerei.bsky.social #auspol
michaelwest.com.au/whyalla-resc...
Whyalla rescue, Santos gift. A multi-billion-fossil-subsidy-fest in the pipeline? - Michael West
State and Federal Governments are proposing $2.4 billion to rescue Whyalla from disaster, while the man responsible rides into the sunset.
michaelwest.com.au
November 20, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Mega fossil subsidy ahoy! Bluescope bid for Whyalla demands massive gas subsidy. Not economic says @TimBuckleyCEF (except for Santos)
@kimwingerei.bsky.social #auspol
michaelwest.com.au/whyalla-resc...
@kimwingerei.bsky.social #auspol
michaelwest.com.au/whyalla-resc...
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#CSIRO says 350 research positions would go at the organisation. That's on top of more than 800 jobs cut over the past 18 months. The union reax "Worse than Abbott", describing cuts as more devastating than those inflicted by the former Coalition government. #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Government playing down impact of CSIRO job cuts
The prime minister, when in opposition, accused the Coalition of "hollowing out" the CSIRO. Now, following the announcement 350 research positions at the organisation will be cut, he is being accused ...
www.abc.net.au
November 20, 2025 at 12:46 AM
#CSIRO says 350 research positions would go at the organisation. That's on top of more than 800 jobs cut over the past 18 months. The union reax "Worse than Abbott", describing cuts as more devastating than those inflicted by the former Coalition government. #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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Bit of a pattern with the @albomp.bsky.social gov's emerging legacy
Pump up expectations then fail dismally, delay, distract, renege or run in the opposite direction: Indigenous Voice Referendum, NACC, redressing Robodebt harms, gambling advertising reform, climate action, reforming EPBC nature laws
Pump up expectations then fail dismally, delay, distract, renege or run in the opposite direction: Indigenous Voice Referendum, NACC, redressing Robodebt harms, gambling advertising reform, climate action, reforming EPBC nature laws
Saved the embarrassment of being shown for the charlatans that they are on a global stage www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Live: Australia drops push to host COP31, Chris Bowen to lead summit
Australia has ceded the COP31 climate summit to Türkiye but Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen will be the president of the summit pending Ankara's approval. Follow live.
www.abc.net.au
November 20, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Bit of a pattern with the @albomp.bsky.social gov's emerging legacy
Pump up expectations then fail dismally, delay, distract, renege or run in the opposite direction: Indigenous Voice Referendum, NACC, redressing Robodebt harms, gambling advertising reform, climate action, reforming EPBC nature laws
Pump up expectations then fail dismally, delay, distract, renege or run in the opposite direction: Indigenous Voice Referendum, NACC, redressing Robodebt harms, gambling advertising reform, climate action, reforming EPBC nature laws
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Can’t believe the whole country has to suffer through the return of Dickensian childhood diseases because the worst, most ignorant attention-demanders decided other people’s expertise makes them feel bad
November 20, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Can’t believe the whole country has to suffer through the return of Dickensian childhood diseases because the worst, most ignorant attention-demanders decided other people’s expertise makes them feel bad
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By characterizing abortion as health care, international orgs have pushed back against abortion exceptionalism. The World Health Organization recognizes that “[a]bortion is a simple health care intervention.” Numerous countries have adopted laws and policies to align with WHO recommendations.
Global Approaches to Abortion as Health Care - O'Neill
The O’Neill Institute believes that the law is a fundamental tool for solving critical health problems.
oneill.law.georgetown.edu
November 20, 2025 at 3:26 AM
By characterizing abortion as health care, international orgs have pushed back against abortion exceptionalism. The World Health Organization recognizes that “[a]bortion is a simple health care intervention.” Numerous countries have adopted laws and policies to align with WHO recommendations.
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She just announced a new investigation...
November 20, 2025 at 3:31 AM
She just announced a new investigation...
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‘Australia will now need to also ensure the Pre-COP hosted in the Pacific becomes a high-level summit that helps deliver on the Pacific’s priorities, including achieving 100% renewables,’ said John Grimes CEO @smartenergycouncil.bsky.social #COP30 #COP31 #auspol
theenergy.co/article/copi...
theenergy.co/article/copi...
COPitulation leaves plenty of scope for policywonks
The Energy is dedicated to covering the business of energy focussing on the people, capital, projects and emerging technology driving the energy transition.
theenergy.co
November 20, 2025 at 4:35 AM
‘Australia will now need to also ensure the Pre-COP hosted in the Pacific becomes a high-level summit that helps deliver on the Pacific’s priorities, including achieving 100% renewables,’ said John Grimes CEO @smartenergycouncil.bsky.social #COP30 #COP31 #auspol
theenergy.co/article/copi...
theenergy.co/article/copi...
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Let's get some perspective on Pacific Islands whose existence is directly endangered by Australia's relentless enabling of NEW/EXTENSIONS of fossil fuel projects
Read Jack Board's 3-part story on Tuvalu, Fiji & Kiribati in the 2025 @coveringclimatenow.org Award (Displacement & Migration category)
Read Jack Board's 3-part story on Tuvalu, Fiji & Kiribati in the 2025 @coveringclimatenow.org Award (Displacement & Migration category)
September 27, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Let's get some perspective on Pacific Islands whose existence is directly endangered by Australia's relentless enabling of NEW/EXTENSIONS of fossil fuel projects
Read Jack Board's 3-part story on Tuvalu, Fiji & Kiribati in the 2025 @coveringclimatenow.org Award (Displacement & Migration category)
Read Jack Board's 3-part story on Tuvalu, Fiji & Kiribati in the 2025 @coveringclimatenow.org Award (Displacement & Migration category)
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Corporate media is part of the establishment. It's beyond corrupt. Very good reporters and journalists are stuck within its dying edifice, but it's time to cleanse it with fire.
www.mediaite.com/opinion/the-...
www.mediaite.com/opinion/the-...
The Olivia Nuzzi Comeback Is Everything Wrong With Modern Media
Olivia Nuzzi’s comeback isn’t a personal scandal story—it’s proof that today’s media rewards access, personality, and controversy more than ethics.
www.mediaite.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Corporate media is part of the establishment. It's beyond corrupt. Very good reporters and journalists are stuck within its dying edifice, but it's time to cleanse it with fire.
www.mediaite.com/opinion/the-...
www.mediaite.com/opinion/the-...
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Ticket touts’ worst nightmare has finally come true in the UK
Ticket touts’ worst nightmare has finally come true in the UK
Government has officially announced ban on reselling for profit, described by minister as ‘no-brainer’
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Ticket touts’ worst nightmare has finally come true in the UK
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This is why the doc and the surgeon receptionist today. I’m grumpy cause I hate Wang hospital but I can’t do anything about it!😆😆Ian
November 20, 2025 at 4:28 AM
This is why the doc and the surgeon receptionist today. I’m grumpy cause I hate Wang hospital but I can’t do anything about it!😆😆Ian
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Please sign and share, my folks.
Defend our ABC!
Our ABC is under attack by far-right wreckers – we're fighting back.
getup.to
November 20, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Please sign and share, my folks.
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That the Labor Party is promoting gambling is an attack on the poor and vulnerable in our society.
But it's also an attack on our democracy.
We vote at an election, but the Labor and Liberal parties ignore the will of the people and instead do what lobby groups want.
That's not what democracy is.
But it's also an attack on our democracy.
We vote at an election, but the Labor and Liberal parties ignore the will of the people and instead do what lobby groups want.
That's not what democracy is.
November 20, 2025 at 4:31 AM
That the Labor Party is promoting gambling is an attack on the poor and vulnerable in our society.
But it's also an attack on our democracy.
We vote at an election, but the Labor and Liberal parties ignore the will of the people and instead do what lobby groups want.
That's not what democracy is.
But it's also an attack on our democracy.
We vote at an election, but the Labor and Liberal parties ignore the will of the people and instead do what lobby groups want.
That's not what democracy is.
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Gambling ruins lives. It is absolutely unacceptable that the Albanese government will continue to choose vested interests over the wellbeing of Australians and hide behind a watered-down policy - if they ever introduce one. We need action on gambling harms now.
Labor tipped to drop proposal for online gambling ad ban
Political and industry sources expect Communications Minister Anika Wells to crack-down on illegal offshore gambling websites.
www.afr.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Appalling
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Clamps down on smoking and vainglorious but won't t gaf if the lobby donates to them.
Gambling ruins lives. It is absolutely unacceptable that the Albanese government will continue to choose vested interests over the wellbeing of Australians and hide behind a watered-down policy - if they ever introduce one. We need action on gambling harms now.
Labor tipped to drop proposal for online gambling ad ban
Political and industry sources expect Communications Minister Anika Wells to crack-down on illegal offshore gambling websites.
www.afr.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Clamps down on smoking and vainglorious but won't t gaf if the lobby donates to them.
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The CFMEU administrator has revealed plans to expel ousted Queensland, Victorian and New South Wales leaders, describing alleged violence within the powerful union as a "cancer".
Alleged violence within CFMEU a 'cancer', inquiry hears
The CFMEU administrator has revealed plans to expel ousted Queensland, Victorian and New South Wales leaders, describing alleged violence within the powerful union as a "cancer".
www.abc.net.au
November 20, 2025 at 4:38 AM
The CFMEU administrator has revealed plans to expel ousted Queensland, Victorian and New South Wales leaders, describing alleged violence within the powerful union as a "cancer".
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tl;dr:
The United States
House of Representatives has unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution effectively declaring Senator Lindsey Graham to be a ridiculous twit
The United States
House of Representatives has unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution effectively declaring Senator Lindsey Graham to be a ridiculous twit
November 20, 2025 at 3:41 AM
tl;dr:
The United States
House of Representatives has unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution effectively declaring Senator Lindsey Graham to be a ridiculous twit
The United States
House of Representatives has unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution effectively declaring Senator Lindsey Graham to be a ridiculous twit
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Mette Frederiksen has admitted that a fall in support for the Social Democrats was “greater than we had expected” after her party suffered sweeping defeats across Denmark and lost control of Copenhagen for the first time in more than 100 years.
November 20, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Mette Frederiksen has admitted that a fall in support for the Social Democrats was “greater than we had expected” after her party suffered sweeping defeats across Denmark and lost control of Copenhagen for the first time in more than 100 years.
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US Social Security scraps plan to limit disability benefits, WaPo reports reut.rs/4oWyyme
US Social Security scraps plan to limit disability benefits, WaPo reports
The Social Security Administration has scrapped a plan that would have stopped thousands of Americans from qualifying for disability benefits, the Washington Post reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the decision.
reut.rs
November 20, 2025 at 4:40 AM
US Social Security scraps plan to limit disability benefits, WaPo reports reut.rs/4oWyyme
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Gimbir is sometimes nothing much more than an attention seeker.
Girri remained unmoved. A food coma is a food coma. #OrangeNSW #PeregrineFalcons
Girri remained unmoved. A food coma is a food coma. #OrangeNSW #PeregrineFalcons
November 20, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Gimbir is sometimes nothing much more than an attention seeker.
Girri remained unmoved. A food coma is a food coma. #OrangeNSW #PeregrineFalcons
Girri remained unmoved. A food coma is a food coma. #OrangeNSW #PeregrineFalcons