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wheels002.bsky.social
The incredible Melbourne based Sikh Volunteers have already arrived in Seymour to provide meals to those affected by the nearby #VictorianBushFires Strange how they’re always there to assist EVERYONE affected by disasters. This is social cohesion in action. #auspol
January 9, 2026 at 1:43 AM
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instanterudite.bsky.social
As a former Director of Adelaide Writers' Week I am appalled that the Adelaide Festival Board has rescinded Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah's invitation to the 2026 AWW, explicitly linking its decision to the shattering crimes in Bondi.

A shocking decision that will and should have far-reaching consequences.
January 8, 2026 at 4:50 AM
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cathywilcox.bsky.social
Grass roots.
My @smh cartoon.
January 6, 2026 at 8:47 PM
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jommytee.bsky.social
"The antisemitic attack in Bondi was an act of hate-fuelled violence. Rushing through regressive laws in such distressing times is poor leadership – and dangerous"

www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...
The NSW premier’s outrageous rhetoric on peaceful protests sows division in our community. It’s unbecoming of his office
The antisemitic attack in Bondi was an act of hate-fuelled violence. Rushing through regressive laws in such distressing times is poor leadership – and dangerous
www.theguardian.com
December 19, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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womensartbluesky.bsky.social
Yuko Shimizu, New York based award winning Japanese illustrator #WomensArt #Welcome2026
Illustration of a woman, viewed from behind, in striped socks and swimming costume, diving into a swirling pink sea with the floating words 'seek newness' as her aim
January 1, 2026 at 6:37 AM
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grogsgamut.bsky.social
Excellent analysis by Allan Behm on Venezuela

thepoint.com.au/opinions/260...
The Venezuela Crisis: Australia needs to do much more than issue a general “Get-Well” card
The abduction and subsequent arrest of the President of Venezuela is a dramatic re-statement of America’s dominance of the western hemisphere and its willingness to do whatever it takes – including de...
thepoint.com.au
January 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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joolia.bsky.social
huh so Google is kicking off the new year by pissing off knitters that’s fun
A Google doodle logo where the o’s in Google are replaced by a bad AI rendition of some non-anatomically correct bright pink knitting. The two needles look like a weird broken screw, there aren’t enough stitches, and it’s all very ugly and low effort. There’s a link: “Make a plan for 2026 resolutions with Al Mode”
January 2, 2026 at 12:47 AM
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peterwmurphy1.bsky.social
Breaking: Israel has now banned DOZENS of humanitarian aid groups, incl. Doctors Without Borders (MSF), Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), Oxfam, CARE Int'l and Caritas, from working in Gaza. Will the Australian Govt say or do anything? #auspol #IsraeliTerrorism #GazaGenocide
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Israel to block dozens of aid groups working in war-battered Gaza
Aid groups facing bans include MSF and Oxfam as European countries sound the alarm over dire humanitarian situation.
aje.io
December 30, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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jewishcouncilau.bsky.social
Petition: We will not be divided after Bondi.

Add your name:

jewishcouncil.good.do/unity/jewish...
December 22, 2025 at 3:38 AM
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pupfiction.bsky.social
Some good news

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Your soft plastic bags can once again be recycled. Here's how
Australia's first large-scale soft plastics recycling facility is processing huge loads each day, turning waste into a useful raw material.
www.abc.net.au
December 29, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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deniseshrivell.bsky.social
Here's a very handy clickable list of publishers & commentators in Aust's independent news media sector.

Please support & share these news media publishers - & of course sign up to TrueNorth! #auspol > docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
#auspol news media list
docs.google.com
December 28, 2025 at 2:03 AM
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womensartbluesky.bsky.social
Crocheted Christmas tree, Medelim, Portugal, created by 50 female textile artists who came together from all over the country for the project #WomensArt #ChristmasEve 🎄 ❄️
Photo featuring a large scale triangular shaped Christmas tree created with multicoloured crochet squares with a star on top, sited in an street at night
December 24, 2025 at 6:20 AM
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womensartbluesky.bsky.social
Kirsty Elson who creates art by upcycling driftwood and other found materials #WomensArt #December19th #ArtAdvent
🎄 ❄️ 🦌
Photo of a simple sculpture created with a vertically placed oblong piece of driftwood and head of a rake placed across the wood in a horizontal position, with added eyes the piece resembles a cartoon like deer
December 19, 2025 at 6:21 AM
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meganjherbert.bsky.social
What comes after the longest day?
My cartoon in today's @theageaustralia.bsky.social and @sydmorningherald.bsky.social
A political cartoon by Megan Herbert divided into three panels. Panel 1: A mother and son walk hand in hand along an Australian beach at sunset. The boy asks,"So, we've had the longest day of the year?" His mother answers, "We have." Panel 2: As they continue to walk, we're closer on the boy, whose face shows curiosity but also concern as he asks, "And that means from today on it gets darker and darker?" Panel 3: As mother and son walk into the distance, the scene widens to reveal that on the same beach stands a group of Australian Surf Lifesavers, facing the ocean in a moment of silence and reflection to honour those slain during the Bondi massacre, as well as those who risked their lives to help. The mother says to her son, "Only if we let it."
December 21, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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kkarapanagiotidis.bsky.social
United in love and compassion at the ASRC. Donate today and your donation will be matched till midnight. One day only. Send a message of solidarity with refugees: donate.asrc.org.au/donatetoday
December 22, 2025 at 1:39 AM
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paulkirkley.bsky.social
My 14-yo-son has recreated the climax of Back to the Future in gingerbread and I thought you should know.
December 20, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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johnmenadue.com
Homelessness is a housing and health crisis. New research shows Australia could end rough sleeping with a 'housing first' approach – if governments choose to act, write Katrina Raynor.
#auspol #Homelessness #HousingFirst #PublicHousing
How much does it cost to end rough sleeping? An Australian-first study may have just found out
Homelessness in Australia is worsening, with services stuck in crisis mode. Evidence from Finland – and new research in SA and WA – shows a different path is possible.
johnmenadue.com
December 20, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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tomquinn.bsky.social
The kids public primary school is 35ºC inside for the final assembly.

Meanwhile the Federal Government has been pouring literally millions and millions into private school up the road so they can build a second music room.

But not an extra cent for us.
December 19, 2025 at 5:50 AM
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womensartbluesky.bsky.social
Mary Delany (1700-1788), English Bluestocking artist, used decoupage to make botanical 'Paper Mosaiks'.
Mistletoe, in pagan folklore signifies fertility and has since been associated with #Christmas kisses #WomensArt #ArtAdvent
December 14, 2025 at 5:41 AM
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kazcooke.bsky.social
Blood is sent interstate when needed. Wherever you are in Australia, if you can give blood, you'll be helping.
kentparkskeet.bsky.social Kent Parkstreet, Laird of Doofus @kentparkskeet.bsky.social · 27d
Red Cross in Sydney, asking for blood donations.

If you’re due, today is a good day to go, or if you’ve been thinking about starting, do it now.

Employers, give people a little time off to donate.

Organise your social or work group to go together.

Do it today.

#Bondi
December 15, 2025 at 3:48 AM
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nickfeik.bsky.social
And how did that work out?
December 13, 2025 at 7:37 AM
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meckeringboy.bsky.social
Shouldn’t Medicare cover GP skin-check costs for pensioners?
This generation grew up outdoors with zero sun safety: no hats, shade, or sunscreen. Those solely on aged pension find rising out-of-pocket costs out of reach.

Increasing costs are putting them at risk.
It’s time for Medicare to catch up.
December 12, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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amyremeikis.bsky.social
Who could have predicted any of this? Oh that’s right - anyone paying attention

www.thenewdaily.com.au/opinion/2025...
The welfare system isn't just on fire, it's burning out of control
A second report into the use of job-seeker mutual obligations is even more damning then the first – but will the government act?
www.thenewdaily.com.au
December 10, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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firstdogonthemoon.bsky.social
Teen social media ban! Ban teens! Ban social media! Ban bans! All of it now! www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Australia’s kids are saved! The social media ban is here and all the teens are outside touching grass | First Dog on the Moon
(Vaping, shoplifting Labubus and getting bullied in person)
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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ketanjoshi.co
Absolutely stunning to see Australia's teen social media ban rushed through while every single government, educational institution and probably a huge number of parents are frantically force-injecting chatbot slop into the mind of every single child in the country without a second's hesitation
December 9, 2025 at 10:08 AM