Martin Paulo
@martinpaulo.bsky.social
Australian software developer in the wilds of Melbourne.
If children are too young to access social media, then they are too young to watch gambling adverts!
Tell Disney+: Stop showing gambling ads to kids
An independent movement to build a progressive Australia and bring participation back into our democracy.
getup.to
December 9, 2025 at 6:28 AM
If children are too young to access social media, then they are too young to watch gambling adverts!
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‘Nightmare scenario for disabled people’: NDIS overhaul risks lives, advocates say
"Sweeping changes to the way National Disability Insurance Scheme support plans are generated criticised amid fears they amount to ‘robo-planning’"
♿ #NDIS #RoboPlanning
"Sweeping changes to the way National Disability Insurance Scheme support plans are generated criticised amid fears they amount to ‘robo-planning’"
♿ #NDIS #RoboPlanning
‘Nightmare scenario for disabled people’: NDIS overhaul risks lives, advocates say
Sweeping changes to the way National Disability Insurance Scheme support plans are generated criticised amid fears they amount to ‘robo-planning’
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 6:00 AM
‘Nightmare scenario for disabled people’: NDIS overhaul risks lives, advocates say
"Sweeping changes to the way National Disability Insurance Scheme support plans are generated criticised amid fears they amount to ‘robo-planning’"
♿ #NDIS #RoboPlanning
"Sweeping changes to the way National Disability Insurance Scheme support plans are generated criticised amid fears they amount to ‘robo-planning’"
♿ #NDIS #RoboPlanning
Australians have a right to access government information and to understand how decisions are made on their behalf. I just signed this @australiainstitute.org.au petition calling to end government secrecy: nb.australiainstitute.org.au/end_governme...
✍️ ADD YOUR NAME: End Government Secrecy
Australians have a right to access government information and to understand how decisions are made on their behalf. But the Labor Government’s proposed changes to freedom of information laws threaten ...
nb.australiainstitute.org.au
December 4, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Australians have a right to access government information and to understand how decisions are made on their behalf. I just signed this @australiainstitute.org.au petition calling to end government secrecy: nb.australiainstitute.org.au/end_governme...
Support Mary Kostakidis! www.informationrights.org/take-action/...
Stand with Mary Kostakidis | The Information Rights Project
The Information Rights Project protects freedom of communication and access to information.
www.informationrights.org
December 3, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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Trump says we need to go after drug cartels.
Meanwhile, he disbanded a DOJ task force that took them on.
And he pardoned a former Honduran president convicted of drug trafficking.
Trump doesn't care about drugs — he wants to be able to declare war on anyone he labels an enemy.
It's a power grab.
Meanwhile, he disbanded a DOJ task force that took them on.
And he pardoned a former Honduran president convicted of drug trafficking.
Trump doesn't care about drugs — he wants to be able to declare war on anyone he labels an enemy.
It's a power grab.
December 2, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Trump says we need to go after drug cartels.
Meanwhile, he disbanded a DOJ task force that took them on.
And he pardoned a former Honduran president convicted of drug trafficking.
Trump doesn't care about drugs — he wants to be able to declare war on anyone he labels an enemy.
It's a power grab.
Meanwhile, he disbanded a DOJ task force that took them on.
And he pardoned a former Honduran president convicted of drug trafficking.
Trump doesn't care about drugs — he wants to be able to declare war on anyone he labels an enemy.
It's a power grab.
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Please sign and share to support Mary Kostakidis being taken to court by the Zionists.
informationrights.org/take-action/...
informationrights.org/take-action/...
Stand with Mary Kostakidis | The Information Rights Project
The Information Rights Project protects freedom of communication and access to information.
informationrights.org
October 22, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Please sign and share to support Mary Kostakidis being taken to court by the Zionists.
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“Racial discrimination claim part of ‘deliberate campaign to discredit’ Mary Kostakidis, court documents allege”
You can contribute to Mary’s legal costs here: chuffed.org/project/1266...
You can contribute to Mary’s legal costs here: chuffed.org/project/1266...
Racial discrimination claim part of ‘deliberate campaign to discredit’ Mary Kostakidis, court documents allege
Former SBS newsreader defends sharing two X posts about a speech by the late Hezbollah leader as fair comment on a matter of public interest
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 9:58 AM
“Racial discrimination claim part of ‘deliberate campaign to discredit’ Mary Kostakidis, court documents allege”
You can contribute to Mary’s legal costs here: chuffed.org/project/1266...
You can contribute to Mary’s legal costs here: chuffed.org/project/1266...
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The Age and Sydney Morning Herald have scrubbed references to Gaza and Palestine from their version of a Walkleys speech given by Kerry O’Brien last week.
The Age and SMH removed Gaza references from Kerry O'Brien's Walkleys speech
www.crikey.com.au
December 1, 2025 at 3:01 AM
The Age and Sydney Morning Herald have scrubbed references to Gaza and Palestine from their version of a Walkleys speech given by Kerry O’Brien last week.
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This is on obvious trend/policy in ABC reporting on all sorts of matters from fossil fuel projects to mass kill or coral die-offs, to droughts & farming problems like this…
As Basil Fawlty said, “Don’t mention the war. I know I did, but I think I got away with it.”
Climate change is “the new war”.
As Basil Fawlty said, “Don’t mention the war. I know I did, but I think I got away with it.”
Climate change is “the new war”.
Ag business folds because of repeated extreme weather events yet no one mentions climate change in this article…
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Sudden shutdown of Australian salad grower puts 180 people out of work
Australian salad grower Dicky Bill enters administration, putting 180 people out of work before Christmas.
www.abc.net.au
December 1, 2025 at 6:03 AM
This is on obvious trend/policy in ABC reporting on all sorts of matters from fossil fuel projects to mass kill or coral die-offs, to droughts & farming problems like this…
As Basil Fawlty said, “Don’t mention the war. I know I did, but I think I got away with it.”
Climate change is “the new war”.
As Basil Fawlty said, “Don’t mention the war. I know I did, but I think I got away with it.”
Climate change is “the new war”.
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Christmas doesn't feel like it used to, partially because lights are too bright, the magical soft glow of the tree lights in a dimly lit room have been replaced by retina searing LEDs and super bright 4k TVs.
December 1, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Christmas doesn't feel like it used to, partially because lights are too bright, the magical soft glow of the tree lights in a dimly lit room have been replaced by retina searing LEDs and super bright 4k TVs.
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1/5 It was entirely predictable that The Telegraph would jump on @DavidOlusoga’s Empire series to fight its right wing culture war for control of our public history. Let’s see what they’ve done:
November 27, 2025 at 8:28 AM
1/5 It was entirely predictable that The Telegraph would jump on @DavidOlusoga’s Empire series to fight its right wing culture war for control of our public history. Let’s see what they’ve done:
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“Israel commits genocide, but instead of holding the perpetrators to account, UN signs off on Trump’s real estate plan for Gaza. Our greatest ‘ally’ is in the grips of authoritarian fever, but Labor somehow thinks tying our nation’s future to this sinking ship is smart strategy.”
Amy Remeikis
2/2
Amy Remeikis
2/2
November 27, 2025 at 8:38 AM
“Israel commits genocide, but instead of holding the perpetrators to account, UN signs off on Trump’s real estate plan for Gaza. Our greatest ‘ally’ is in the grips of authoritarian fever, but Labor somehow thinks tying our nation’s future to this sinking ship is smart strategy.”
Amy Remeikis
2/2
Amy Remeikis
2/2
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www.deepcutnews.com/p/its-all-ju...
“Young generations are locked out of housing, but let’s talk about an attention-seeking extremist dressed in a burqa. The planet is burning, but let’s keep allowing fossil fuel lobbyists to dictate our policies.”
1/2👇👇👇
“Young generations are locked out of housing, but let’s talk about an attention-seeking extremist dressed in a burqa. The planet is burning, but let’s keep allowing fossil fuel lobbyists to dictate our policies.”
1/2👇👇👇
It's all just so stupid, isn't it? - Amy Remeikis
You may be feeling overwhelmed by the flurry of crises – and that's by design, writes Amy Remeikis
www.deepcutnews.com
November 27, 2025 at 8:38 AM
www.deepcutnews.com/p/its-all-ju...
“Young generations are locked out of housing, but let’s talk about an attention-seeking extremist dressed in a burqa. The planet is burning, but let’s keep allowing fossil fuel lobbyists to dictate our policies.”
1/2👇👇👇
“Young generations are locked out of housing, but let’s talk about an attention-seeking extremist dressed in a burqa. The planet is burning, but let’s keep allowing fossil fuel lobbyists to dictate our policies.”
1/2👇👇👇
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The best solution here would be to configure the Myki gates for both stations so they would know they are in one combined station/paid area, eg “State Library and Melbourne Central”. That would fix the issue properly.
November 26, 2025 at 9:44 PM
The best solution here would be to configure the Myki gates for both stations so they would know they are in one combined station/paid area, eg “State Library and Melbourne Central”. That would fix the issue properly.
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It says a lot about our country that the FBI had no interest in interviewing Brett Kavanaugh but wants to talk to Mark Kelly.
November 26, 2025 at 12:34 AM
It says a lot about our country that the FBI had no interest in interviewing Brett Kavanaugh but wants to talk to Mark Kelly.
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You cannot have a functioning economy when so few people at the top hold so much of the nation’s wealth. It’s not sustainable.
November 25, 2025 at 11:45 PM
You cannot have a functioning economy when so few people at the top hold so much of the nation’s wealth. It’s not sustainable.
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No better indication of the neglect shown and lack of funding provided to treat serious mental illness in Australia. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11... #auspol
Mental health beds closed in Hobart due to rat infestation
A rat infestation has forced the temporary closure of Peacock House, one of Tasmania's few public inpatient mental health facilities.
www.abc.net.au
November 26, 2025 at 12:05 AM
No better indication of the neglect shown and lack of funding provided to treat serious mental illness in Australia. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11... #auspol
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Russian expert explains why Putin helped Trump win the 2024 election: "Trump will destroy America."
Once you realize Trump works for Putin, his attempt to destroy the US government and decapitate American democracy makes perfect sense.
www.malloy.rocks/p/russian-ex...
Once you realize Trump works for Putin, his attempt to destroy the US government and decapitate American democracy makes perfect sense.
www.malloy.rocks/p/russian-ex...
Russian expert explains why Putin helped Trump win the 2024 election: "Trump will destroy America."
Once you realize Trump works for Putin, his attempt to destroy the US government and decapitate American democracy makes perfect sense.
www.malloy.rocks
November 24, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Russian expert explains why Putin helped Trump win the 2024 election: "Trump will destroy America."
Once you realize Trump works for Putin, his attempt to destroy the US government and decapitate American democracy makes perfect sense.
www.malloy.rocks/p/russian-ex...
Once you realize Trump works for Putin, his attempt to destroy the US government and decapitate American democracy makes perfect sense.
www.malloy.rocks/p/russian-ex...
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Remember when Trump’s sons announced a made-in-the-USA smartphone and a new wireless service, Trump Mobile?
Three months later, the phone’s ship date keeps getting delayed with no explanation — although the company continues to collect $100 deposits.
The grift never ends.
Three months later, the phone’s ship date keeps getting delayed with no explanation — although the company continues to collect $100 deposits.
The grift never ends.
The Trump Mobile phone is nowhere to be found after months of delay
Trump Mobile has posted conflicting photos of the phone and scrubbed mention of its “Made in the USA” promise.
www.nbcnews.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Remember when Trump’s sons announced a made-in-the-USA smartphone and a new wireless service, Trump Mobile?
Three months later, the phone’s ship date keeps getting delayed with no explanation — although the company continues to collect $100 deposits.
The grift never ends.
Three months later, the phone’s ship date keeps getting delayed with no explanation — although the company continues to collect $100 deposits.
The grift never ends.
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Defend our ABC!
Our ABC is under attack by far-right wreckers – we're fighting back.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:52 AM
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Albanese basically just blurting out ExxonMobil / Woodside Energy talking points - but because it's Albanese, it doesn't get debunked in the article text.
youtu.be/iclIVwl8KIA?...
youtu.be/iclIVwl8KIA?...
November 23, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Albanese basically just blurting out ExxonMobil / Woodside Energy talking points - but because it's Albanese, it doesn't get debunked in the article text.
youtu.be/iclIVwl8KIA?...
youtu.be/iclIVwl8KIA?...
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The lighting on this pic makes it look a snapshot from the trailer of the Cop30 movie
1/2. “The COP of Truth cannot ignore science. 75% of carbon emissions come from fossil fuels. Today we are not even allowed to discuss pathways for a just and equitable transition away from fossil fuels.” Colombia at the close of #COP30.
November 23, 2025 at 11:29 AM
The lighting on this pic makes it look a snapshot from the trailer of the Cop30 movie
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“If Australia is serious about supporting Ukraine and upholding sanctions, it must follow the UK and EU by announcing a ban on imports of fuels refined from Russian crude and shutting down the backdoor channels that continue to finance Russia’s aggression.”
Isaac Levi, CREA
Isaac Levi, CREA
November 22, 2025 at 2:01 AM
“If Australia is serious about supporting Ukraine and upholding sanctions, it must follow the UK and EU by announcing a ban on imports of fuels refined from Russian crude and shutting down the backdoor channels that continue to finance Russia’s aggression.”
Isaac Levi, CREA
Isaac Levi, CREA
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![4-panel vertical comic. (1) 100 Years Ago [two people standing next to bicycle with small car nearby] PERSON 1: It’s too dangerous riding a bike with these cars around. I should get a car, too. (2) 50 Years Ago [two people between smaller car and bigger car] PERSON 2 with short hair: Small cars are less safe in collisions with larger vehicles, so I should get a bigger one. (3) Today [two people between big car and even bigger car] PERSON 1: Everyone has huge SUVs now. If I don’t get the biggest one, I’m putting my family at risk. (4) Soon [two people next to large armored car with spiked clubs attached] PERSON 2: If I don’t install more whirling spike clubs, I’ll be destroyed by all the other drivers who...](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreiby6can6k76yzfmv2czxs4pu2l7zie7bqbrpswi7h3ifmiadkuqvu@jpeg)