Nicole Rowan
@nicolerowan.bsky.social
Lawyer. Intuitive Healer. Footballer. Dancer. GNB. It's all about balance ♎️🩵💜 Australia
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Australian Society of Authors statement on Creative Australia and freedom of expression in the arts www.asauthors.org.au/news/asa-sta...
ASA statement on freedom of expression in the arts - Australian Society of Authors
The ASA is deeply concerned by the Creative Australia decision to overturn the selection of the artistic team for the 2026 Venice Biennale.
www.asauthors.org.au
February 19, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Australian Society of Authors statement on Creative Australia and freedom of expression in the arts www.asauthors.org.au/news/asa-sta...
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Jillian Segal doesn't even have to ask, but Aftab Malik has to beg. #auspol #zionist #hypocrites
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www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
Islamophobia envoy demands action from PM after Epping attack
The man appointed by the Albanese government as special envoy to combat Islamophobia has called on the prime minister to condemn the alleged attacks of two Muslim women in Melbourne.
www.abc.net.au
February 18, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Jillian Segal doesn't even have to ask, but Aftab Malik has to beg. #auspol #zionist #hypocrites
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
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“Creative Australia’s executive director, Adrian Collette, told staff at an angry meeting on Monday that the public outcry would have been greater than the one he now finds himself embroiled in, if the Sabsabi exhibition had gone ahead”
He means outcry in The Oz
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
He means outcry in The Oz
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
‘No artist’ will want to represent Australia at Venice Biennale after Sabsabi dumped, former museum head says
Elizabeth Ann Macgregor says Tony Burke has questions to answer after Khaled Sabsabi’s offer was rescinded but the arts minister has denied involvement
www.theguardian.com
February 18, 2025 at 8:15 PM
“Creative Australia’s executive director, Adrian Collette, told staff at an angry meeting on Monday that the public outcry would have been greater than the one he now finds himself embroiled in, if the Sabsabi exhibition had gone ahead”
He means outcry in The Oz
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
He means outcry in The Oz
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
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What’s the loss of a few million lives when proving a point takes priority?
I was once a child refugee, surviving on USAID rations—without them, my family would have perished. I will never understand the deep-seated cruelty some people carry in their hearts.
I was once a child refugee, surviving on USAID rations—without them, my family would have perished. I will never understand the deep-seated cruelty some people carry in their hearts.
USAID used to buy $2B worth of food from US farmers. Now, their food is just rotting away as poor people starve. And next year, many of these same farmers will be farming for government subsidies instead of food. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Gutting USAID threatens billions of dollars for U.S. farms, businesses
U.S. businesses that sold goods and services to USAID are in limbo, including American farms dealing in rice, wheat and soybeans.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 8, 2025 at 11:12 PM
What’s the loss of a few million lives when proving a point takes priority?
I was once a child refugee, surviving on USAID rations—without them, my family would have perished. I will never understand the deep-seated cruelty some people carry in their hearts.
I was once a child refugee, surviving on USAID rations—without them, my family would have perished. I will never understand the deep-seated cruelty some people carry in their hearts.
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Gift article www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/share/20130/...
School funds delayed are funds denied
“School funding has become such a politically poisonous area that public schools have to be pathetically grateful for anything they get.” This is how Professor Helen Proctor, Sydney School of Educatio...
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
February 9, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Gift article www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/share/20130/...
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In education we discuss the notion of helping a student reach their potential.
Ensuring opportunity is foundational in this aspiration.
An important article from @janecaro.bsky.social in the @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
Ensuring opportunity is foundational in this aspiration.
An important article from @janecaro.bsky.social in the @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
February 8, 2025 at 11:08 PM
In education we discuss the notion of helping a student reach their potential.
Ensuring opportunity is foundational in this aspiration.
An important article from @janecaro.bsky.social in the @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
Ensuring opportunity is foundational in this aspiration.
An important article from @janecaro.bsky.social in the @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
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I'll be there tomorrow at 10 at the SLV! Trans rights are human rights 💪🏻
February 7, 2025 at 9:49 AM
I'll be there tomorrow at 10 at the SLV! Trans rights are human rights 💪🏻
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There are rallies across Australia this Saturday. If you're in Sydney, come to Pride Square, Newtown tomorrow at 10am. Show up for the kids who deserve to live in a better world. ❤️🏳️⚧️🙏
February 7, 2025 at 11:38 AM
There are rallies across Australia this Saturday. If you're in Sydney, come to Pride Square, Newtown tomorrow at 10am. Show up for the kids who deserve to live in a better world. ❤️🏳️⚧️🙏
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Forgetting robodebt: A new report on Services Australia highlights the failings of public service capability reviews insidestory.org.au/forgetting-r...
Forgetting robodebt • Paddy Gourley
A new report on Services Australia highlights the failings of public service capability reviews
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February 7, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Forgetting robodebt: A new report on Services Australia highlights the failings of public service capability reviews insidestory.org.au/forgetting-r...
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'if Dutton was serious about tackling government waste, the obvious place to start would be to ditch his commitment to nuclear energy. But he won’t and that means that any claims he might make as an economic manager cannot be taken seriously.'
#auspol
#auspol
Dutton's war on waste - Pearls and Irritations
If Dutton is serious about waste, he would review major capital projects lacking proper evaluation, starting with his nuclear energy proposal.
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February 7, 2025 at 7:49 PM
'if Dutton was serious about tackling government waste, the obvious place to start would be to ditch his commitment to nuclear energy. But he won’t and that means that any claims he might make as an economic manager cannot be taken seriously.'
#auspol
#auspol
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No one feels safe in Zionist Australia theshot.net.au/uncategorize...
No one feels safe in Zionist Australia - The Shot
How many Australians have been fired now for opposing genocide in Palestine? These high profile cases are just the iceberg.
theshot.net.au
February 7, 2025 at 1:01 AM
No one feels safe in Zionist Australia theshot.net.au/uncategorize...
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Even the Clean Energy Finance Corporation has quit the government’s sham offset certification scheme.
www.theage.com.au/environment/...
www.theage.com.au/environment/...
One hundred ‘carbon-neutral’ corporates quit government scheme over integrity concerns
Mounting doubts that carbon offsets may not stand up to scrutiny have driven an exodus from the federal government-managed system.
www.theage.com.au
February 6, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Even the Clean Energy Finance Corporation has quit the government’s sham offset certification scheme.
www.theage.com.au/environment/...
www.theage.com.au/environment/...
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The same Dutton that keeps beating the drum about a war with China? #auspol #hypocrite
February 6, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The same Dutton that keeps beating the drum about a war with China? #auspol #hypocrite
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We need to shut ICE down until we can figure out what the hell is going on.
February 6, 2025 at 10:30 PM
We need to shut ICE down until we can figure out what the hell is going on.
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BREAKING - Elon Musk minion RESIGNS in disgrace
Marko Elez, 25, previously called for a "eugenic immigration policy" and repealing the Civil Rights Act
Straight up NAZI RACISM of the sickest kind - and he was in charge of all of your tax and payment info through the US Treasury
Marko Elez, 25, previously called for a "eugenic immigration policy" and repealing the Civil Rights Act
Straight up NAZI RACISM of the sickest kind - and he was in charge of all of your tax and payment info through the US Treasury
February 6, 2025 at 10:42 PM
BREAKING - Elon Musk minion RESIGNS in disgrace
Marko Elez, 25, previously called for a "eugenic immigration policy" and repealing the Civil Rights Act
Straight up NAZI RACISM of the sickest kind - and he was in charge of all of your tax and payment info through the US Treasury
Marko Elez, 25, previously called for a "eugenic immigration policy" and repealing the Civil Rights Act
Straight up NAZI RACISM of the sickest kind - and he was in charge of all of your tax and payment info through the US Treasury
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In case you were wondering why we suddenly have new hate crime laws and mandatory sentencing.
The Labor government @australianlabor.bsky.social is very unhappy about any and all opposition to Israel's genocide.
"Israel praises 'controversial' new Australian laws"
www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
The Labor government @australianlabor.bsky.social is very unhappy about any and all opposition to Israel's genocide.
"Israel praises 'controversial' new Australian laws"
www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
Israel praises 'controversial' new Australian laws as critics warn of 'serious injustice'
Terrorism and hate symbol offences will now carry a mandatory minimum sentence after the federal government passed new laws that are a departure from the Labor Party's national platform.
www.sbs.com.au
February 6, 2025 at 11:53 PM
In case you were wondering why we suddenly have new hate crime laws and mandatory sentencing.
The Labor government @australianlabor.bsky.social is very unhappy about any and all opposition to Israel's genocide.
"Israel praises 'controversial' new Australian laws"
www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
The Labor government @australianlabor.bsky.social is very unhappy about any and all opposition to Israel's genocide.
"Israel praises 'controversial' new Australian laws"
www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
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ABC is a mess!
While ABC managing director David Anderson gave evidence in Federal Court, unionised staff held a meeting with almost 200 employees in solidarity with Antoinette Lattouf.
'Does not deny the existence of any race': ABC scrambles to reassure staff amid Lattouf revelations
An HR email has done little to soothe staff who are 'disturbed' by revelations in court about the actions of ABC management.
www.crikey.com.au
February 6, 2025 at 8:47 AM
ABC is a mess!
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Oh joy, watching the ABC's flagship current affairs show where Sarah Ferguson ask s"Is there any proportion of the Palestinian people in Gaza who would welcome the chance to be relocated?"
How about no, because there is no such thing an ok proportion of ethnic cleansing? #730
How about no, because there is no such thing an ok proportion of ethnic cleansing? #730
February 6, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Oh joy, watching the ABC's flagship current affairs show where Sarah Ferguson ask s"Is there any proportion of the Palestinian people in Gaza who would welcome the chance to be relocated?"
How about no, because there is no such thing an ok proportion of ethnic cleansing? #730
How about no, because there is no such thing an ok proportion of ethnic cleansing? #730
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Over the past 17 days, Donald Trump has unleashed a firehose of executive actions designed to overwhelm us, many of which are illegal or unconstitutional. Todd Beeton broke down the most egregious and looked at how Democrats and the courts are taking a stand against them for the Big Picture.
thinkbigpicture.substack.com
February 7, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Over the past 17 days, Donald Trump has unleashed a firehose of executive actions designed to overwhelm us, many of which are illegal or unconstitutional. Todd Beeton broke down the most egregious and looked at how Democrats and the courts are taking a stand against them for the Big Picture.
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Just in case you thought that removing DEI criteria would mean that everyone is competing equally: NIH is removing grad students from underrepresented backgrounds from the applicant pool altogether. Their applications will not be considered. Other students, not from these backgrounds, will be.
February 6, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Just in case you thought that removing DEI criteria would mean that everyone is competing equally: NIH is removing grad students from underrepresented backgrounds from the applicant pool altogether. Their applications will not be considered. Other students, not from these backgrounds, will be.
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*All* government agencies submit audited financial every single year. So, the last time USAID was audited was ... this past December! oig.usaid.gov/sites/defaul...
Who does the audits? The Inspectors General. Who are presently under attack, so that future crimes won't be seen.
Who does the audits? The Inspectors General. Who are presently under attack, so that future crimes won't be seen.
February 6, 2025 at 5:21 PM
*All* government agencies submit audited financial every single year. So, the last time USAID was audited was ... this past December! oig.usaid.gov/sites/defaul...
Who does the audits? The Inspectors General. Who are presently under attack, so that future crimes won't be seen.
Who does the audits? The Inspectors General. Who are presently under attack, so that future crimes won't be seen.