@rmcdougall.bsky.social
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“For over 15 years, the CSIRO has been subjected to a death by a thousand cuts.”
theaimn.net/the-bookkeep...
theaimn.net/the-bookkeep...
The Bookkeeper and the Visionary: How Profit Strangles the Ideas That Could Save Us
There is a fundamental, often fatal, mismatch between the world of the bookkeeper and the mind of the visionary. The bookkeeper operates in a universe of defined columns – black ink for profit, red fo...
theaimn.net
November 26, 2025 at 6:04 AM
“For over 15 years, the CSIRO has been subjected to a death by a thousand cuts.”
theaimn.net/the-bookkeep...
theaimn.net/the-bookkeep...
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It looks very much like the National Press Club statement lied about their cancellation of Chris Hedges. His appearance WAS confirmed, and even listed on the website, according to this.
(Hedges believes his talk on Gaza was cancelled following pressure from the pro-Israel lobby):
(Hedges believes his talk on Gaza was cancelled following pressure from the pro-Israel lobby):
Statement on Cancellation of Chris Hedges’ confirmed appearance at the National Press Club of Australia — Australian Friends of Palestine Association
AFOPA is responding to the Statement published on 4 October 2025 by the National Press Club of Australia ( NPC) in relation to their cancellation of Chris Hedges’ confirmed appearance at the National ...
www.afopa.com.au
October 7, 2025 at 9:16 AM
It looks very much like the National Press Club statement lied about their cancellation of Chris Hedges. His appearance WAS confirmed, and even listed on the website, according to this.
(Hedges believes his talk on Gaza was cancelled following pressure from the pro-Israel lobby):
(Hedges believes his talk on Gaza was cancelled following pressure from the pro-Israel lobby):
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Good old Aussie knowhow in every F-35 fighter jet slaughtering these refugees in their tents in Gaza.
Why is our government so complicit?
Background: declassifiedaus.org/2025/07/11/r...
Why is our government so complicit?
Background: declassifiedaus.org/2025/07/11/r...
September 13, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Good old Aussie knowhow in every F-35 fighter jet slaughtering these refugees in their tents in Gaza.
Why is our government so complicit?
Background: declassifiedaus.org/2025/07/11/r...
Why is our government so complicit?
Background: declassifiedaus.org/2025/07/11/r...
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"the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on critical infrastructure, with the virus continuing to cause staffing shortages across essential services”
As someone still debilitated by Long Covid two years after contracting my only case of it, I wish people would understand the "ongoing impact" of the disease.
As someone still debilitated by Long Covid two years after contracting my only case of it, I wish people would understand the "ongoing impact" of the disease.
COVID outbreak in control tower causes Sydney Airport chaos
A COVID wave through Sydney Airport's control tower has left airlines furious and passengers stranded.
7news.com.au/news/covid-o...
A COVID wave through Sydney Airport's control tower has left airlines furious and passengers stranded.
7news.com.au/news/covid-o...
COVID outbreak blamed for Sydney Airport chaos
A COVID wave through Sydney Airport's control tower has left airlines furious and passengers stranded.
7news.com.au
September 13, 2025 at 1:15 AM
"the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on critical infrastructure, with the virus continuing to cause staffing shortages across essential services”
As someone still debilitated by Long Covid two years after contracting my only case of it, I wish people would understand the "ongoing impact" of the disease.
As someone still debilitated by Long Covid two years after contracting my only case of it, I wish people would understand the "ongoing impact" of the disease.
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Blowing up your small-town writers festival because your local university needs to crack down on free speech because there’s a genocide we can’t talk about is so utterly on-brand for Australian culture. Cowards and fools 3-deep at the canapés tray
August 15, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Blowing up your small-town writers festival because your local university needs to crack down on free speech because there’s a genocide we can’t talk about is so utterly on-brand for Australian culture. Cowards and fools 3-deep at the canapés tray
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Scholars of genocide demand an end to Israel’s atrocities www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
As scholars of genocide, we demand an end to Israel’s atrocities | Open letter
Within weeks, 400 colleagues joined our organization. We say: it is not too late to save lives. End the genocide now
www.theguardian.com
July 29, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Scholars of genocide demand an end to Israel’s atrocities www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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That's quite some company thank you Jeff
Also, Jeff is not an AI bot, but a very well known and respected book reviewer
😎
Also, Jeff is not an AI bot, but a very well known and respected book reviewer
😎
Here are my favourite crime and thriller books of 2025 so far - Part 2! @fionathehardy.bsky.social Matthew Spencer @dervlamctiernan.bsky.social @mbrisso.bsky.social @ronnisalt.bsky.social @angiefayemartin.bsky.social @aspyalone.bsky.social John Lawton murdermayhemandlongdogs.com/mid-year-rev...
MID YEAR REVIEW: THE BEST CRIME AND THRILLER BOOKS OF 2025 … SO FAR!
I am about to head off on a seven week holiday, and thought it would be a good time to look back over the books I have read so far this year and sort through some of the main releases for the rest …
murdermayhemandlongdogs.com
July 23, 2025 at 9:43 AM
That's quite some company thank you Jeff
Also, Jeff is not an AI bot, but a very well known and respected book reviewer
😎
Also, Jeff is not an AI bot, but a very well known and respected book reviewer
😎
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A couple of points I should add:
-Segal has no experience or expertise in reducing hate speech
-She proposes that her judgements override laws, offices & experts that already exist (and work) to limit hate speech.
-If I was Islamophobia envoy I'd be v concerned about her family's support for Advance
-Segal has no experience or expertise in reducing hate speech
-She proposes that her judgements override laws, offices & experts that already exist (and work) to limit hate speech.
-If I was Islamophobia envoy I'd be v concerned about her family's support for Advance
If Anthony Albanese was indeed genuinely seeking to restore “social cohesion” by appointing a special envoy to combat antisemitism, he couldn’t have made a poorer choice than Jillian Segal.
New post:
New post:
Envoys in glass houses
Jillian Segal’s position as antisemitism spokesperson is untenable
nickfeik.substack.com
July 16, 2025 at 1:22 AM
A couple of points I should add:
-Segal has no experience or expertise in reducing hate speech
-She proposes that her judgements override laws, offices & experts that already exist (and work) to limit hate speech.
-If I was Islamophobia envoy I'd be v concerned about her family's support for Advance
-Segal has no experience or expertise in reducing hate speech
-She proposes that her judgements override laws, offices & experts that already exist (and work) to limit hate speech.
-If I was Islamophobia envoy I'd be v concerned about her family's support for Advance
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A reminder that we're still currently in NAIDOC Week celebrating and respecting the world's oldest living culture.
So many good things to cheer on.
www.naidoc.org.au/news/2025-na...
So many good things to cheer on.
www.naidoc.org.au/news/2025-na...
July 11, 2025 at 10:01 AM
A reminder that we're still currently in NAIDOC Week celebrating and respecting the world's oldest living culture.
So many good things to cheer on.
www.naidoc.org.au/news/2025-na...
So many good things to cheer on.
www.naidoc.org.au/news/2025-na...
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As chair of LR-GAS (Linda Reynolds Grievance Appreciation Society) I regret to inform you all that our dear Linda's latest grievance - Grievance No 4,352 - has been dismissed by the NACC
Linda alleged the payment was corrupt or summat, and also she was never asked her opinion . . . I kid you not
Linda alleged the payment was corrupt or summat, and also she was never asked her opinion . . . I kid you not
June 12, 2025 at 8:16 AM
As chair of LR-GAS (Linda Reynolds Grievance Appreciation Society) I regret to inform you all that our dear Linda's latest grievance - Grievance No 4,352 - has been dismissed by the NACC
Linda alleged the payment was corrupt or summat, and also she was never asked her opinion . . . I kid you not
Linda alleged the payment was corrupt or summat, and also she was never asked her opinion . . . I kid you not
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BREAKING: Federal agents in plain clothes and unmarked cars tried to snatch 1st graders from LA elementary schools—told staff they had “parental consent.”
They lied. When pressed, they HID THEIR IDS. DHS admits they sent them. This wasn’t a welfare check. It was a test run for a police state.
They lied. When pressed, they HID THEIR IDS. DHS admits they sent them. This wasn’t a welfare check. It was a test run for a police state.
June 10, 2025 at 12:17 AM
BREAKING: Federal agents in plain clothes and unmarked cars tried to snatch 1st graders from LA elementary schools—told staff they had “parental consent.”
They lied. When pressed, they HID THEIR IDS. DHS admits they sent them. This wasn’t a welfare check. It was a test run for a police state.
They lied. When pressed, they HID THEIR IDS. DHS admits they sent them. This wasn’t a welfare check. It was a test run for a police state.
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Other countries tax their oil and gas industries. Australia subsidies ours.
Our research found while gas prices boomed in 2022, LNG companies made windfall gains of up to $40 billion. PRRT take increased by less than $1 billion.
It's time to fix the tax loopholes that Big Gas exploits. #auspol
Our research found while gas prices boomed in 2022, LNG companies made windfall gains of up to $40 billion. PRRT take increased by less than $1 billion.
It's time to fix the tax loopholes that Big Gas exploits. #auspol
May 27, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Other countries tax their oil and gas industries. Australia subsidies ours.
Our research found while gas prices boomed in 2022, LNG companies made windfall gains of up to $40 billion. PRRT take increased by less than $1 billion.
It's time to fix the tax loopholes that Big Gas exploits. #auspol
Our research found while gas prices boomed in 2022, LNG companies made windfall gains of up to $40 billion. PRRT take increased by less than $1 billion.
It's time to fix the tax loopholes that Big Gas exploits. #auspol
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Heard our PM on radio today on the catastrophic floods in NSW and speaking of #climatechange
He acknowledges that the science is in, things will get worse...
SO...
Stop clearing native forests!
Stop approving new fossil fuel projects!
Stop land clearing!
FFS, am I going mad??
He acknowledges that the science is in, things will get worse...
SO...
Stop clearing native forests!
Stop approving new fossil fuel projects!
Stop land clearing!
FFS, am I going mad??
May 26, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Heard our PM on radio today on the catastrophic floods in NSW and speaking of #climatechange
He acknowledges that the science is in, things will get worse...
SO...
Stop clearing native forests!
Stop approving new fossil fuel projects!
Stop land clearing!
FFS, am I going mad??
He acknowledges that the science is in, things will get worse...
SO...
Stop clearing native forests!
Stop approving new fossil fuel projects!
Stop land clearing!
FFS, am I going mad??
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National Sorry Day is a powerful reminder of the work still ahead.
Today, Indigenous children are being separated from their families at the same levels as the Stolen Generations
Sorry without agreed actions and outcomes means that we continue to repeat the past.
Today, Indigenous children are being separated from their families at the same levels as the Stolen Generations
Sorry without agreed actions and outcomes means that we continue to repeat the past.
May 26, 2025 at 5:46 AM
National Sorry Day is a powerful reminder of the work still ahead.
Today, Indigenous children are being separated from their families at the same levels as the Stolen Generations
Sorry without agreed actions and outcomes means that we continue to repeat the past.
Today, Indigenous children are being separated from their families at the same levels as the Stolen Generations
Sorry without agreed actions and outcomes means that we continue to repeat the past.
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What a pig of a man.
David Littleproud got in a car and drove to Albury where Sussan Ley was attending to her dying mother?
He did this so he could harass Ley - while👏🏽her👏🏽mother👏🏽was👏🏽dying - purely and solely about the National's business?
I can't believe I know this. How vile.
David Littleproud got in a car and drove to Albury where Sussan Ley was attending to her dying mother?
He did this so he could harass Ley - while👏🏽her👏🏽mother👏🏽was👏🏽dying - purely and solely about the National's business?
I can't believe I know this. How vile.
May 22, 2025 at 1:57 AM
What a pig of a man.
David Littleproud got in a car and drove to Albury where Sussan Ley was attending to her dying mother?
He did this so he could harass Ley - while👏🏽her👏🏽mother👏🏽was👏🏽dying - purely and solely about the National's business?
I can't believe I know this. How vile.
David Littleproud got in a car and drove to Albury where Sussan Ley was attending to her dying mother?
He did this so he could harass Ley - while👏🏽her👏🏽mother👏🏽was👏🏽dying - purely and solely about the National's business?
I can't believe I know this. How vile.
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Hey Dutton, we haven’t forgotten your attacks on Welcome to Country ceremonies. Don’t treat Australians like fools. You walked out on the apology, and destroyed a generation worth of reconciliation with your No campaign based on cruel lies. This is your legacy. You can’t undo it now.
April 25, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Hey Dutton, we haven’t forgotten your attacks on Welcome to Country ceremonies. Don’t treat Australians like fools. You walked out on the apology, and destroyed a generation worth of reconciliation with your No campaign based on cruel lies. This is your legacy. You can’t undo it now.
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Before Israel’s genocide, Gaza was the world’s largest open-air prison.
Now it’s turned into the world’s largest concentration camp.
Every day: a new massacre. A new bombing. A new slaughter.
Two million people are being starved to death.
Cartoon by Carlos Latuff.
Now it’s turned into the world’s largest concentration camp.
Every day: a new massacre. A new bombing. A new slaughter.
Two million people are being starved to death.
Cartoon by Carlos Latuff.
April 18, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Before Israel’s genocide, Gaza was the world’s largest open-air prison.
Now it’s turned into the world’s largest concentration camp.
Every day: a new massacre. A new bombing. A new slaughter.
Two million people are being starved to death.
Cartoon by Carlos Latuff.
Now it’s turned into the world’s largest concentration camp.
Every day: a new massacre. A new bombing. A new slaughter.
Two million people are being starved to death.
Cartoon by Carlos Latuff.
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So, how are you all finding Bluesky?
I am mostly enjoying it, just finding it a little lacking in the hard edge breaking news aspect of twitter?
It really needs an Australian Trends section.
I am mostly enjoying it, just finding it a little lacking in the hard edge breaking news aspect of twitter?
It really needs an Australian Trends section.
January 1, 2025 at 11:36 PM
So, how are you all finding Bluesky?
I am mostly enjoying it, just finding it a little lacking in the hard edge breaking news aspect of twitter?
It really needs an Australian Trends section.
I am mostly enjoying it, just finding it a little lacking in the hard edge breaking news aspect of twitter?
It really needs an Australian Trends section.
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"The problem is not that we have a gas shortage, we don't. The problem is that we have a gas export issue."
Monique Ryan agrees on ABC Insiders, Australians are being ripped off for our own gas!
#auspol
Monique Ryan agrees on ABC Insiders, Australians are being ripped off for our own gas!
#auspol
April 14, 2025 at 6:00 AM
"The problem is not that we have a gas shortage, we don't. The problem is that we have a gas export issue."
Monique Ryan agrees on ABC Insiders, Australians are being ripped off for our own gas!
#auspol
Monique Ryan agrees on ABC Insiders, Australians are being ripped off for our own gas!
#auspol
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As @amyremeikis.bsky.social reports - the changes to the environmental laws the govt is about to introduce are F*CKING AWFUL.
They are not just about salmon - but will apply EVERYWHERE
Politically, it very much seems Albanese has over-ruled Plibersek.
live.australiainstitute.org.au/2025/03/aust...
They are not just about salmon - but will apply EVERYWHERE
Politically, it very much seems Albanese has over-ruled Plibersek.
live.australiainstitute.org.au/2025/03/aust...
Australia Institute Live: Budget day arrives as Labor prepares to gut environmental laws
live.australiainstitute.org.au
March 25, 2025 at 12:52 AM
As @amyremeikis.bsky.social reports - the changes to the environmental laws the govt is about to introduce are F*CKING AWFUL.
They are not just about salmon - but will apply EVERYWHERE
Politically, it very much seems Albanese has over-ruled Plibersek.
live.australiainstitute.org.au/2025/03/aust...
They are not just about salmon - but will apply EVERYWHERE
Politically, it very much seems Albanese has over-ruled Plibersek.
live.australiainstitute.org.au/2025/03/aust...
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No mention of this on his 'voice of reason' appearances on the ABC.
For the record, Joe Hockey is a defence lobbyist who stands to make millions from defence contracts with the US and other allies. To just describe him in interviews as a former US ambassador and not his CURRENT vested interest role is not just irresponsible, it's lying.
March 20, 2025 at 7:53 AM
No mention of this on his 'voice of reason' appearances on the ABC.
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Genius at work.
My @smh cartoon.
My @smh cartoon.
March 18, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Genius at work.
My @smh cartoon.
My @smh cartoon.
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How awful that members of the Aboriginal community were barred from entering Jacinta Nampijinpa Price’s politics in the pub event. Price fought against Aboriginal people having an advisory body and is now showing she won’t listen to Aboriginal voices directly. Shame!
www.sbs.com.au/nitv/article...
www.sbs.com.au/nitv/article...
Welcome to Dunghutti Country: Price event cancelled after Aboriginal people denied entry
Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians Jacinta Nampijinpa Price was scheduled to speak at a 'pollies in the pub' event in Kempsey.
www.sbs.com.au
March 17, 2025 at 10:35 AM
How awful that members of the Aboriginal community were barred from entering Jacinta Nampijinpa Price’s politics in the pub event. Price fought against Aboriginal people having an advisory body and is now showing she won’t listen to Aboriginal voices directly. Shame!
www.sbs.com.au/nitv/article...
www.sbs.com.au/nitv/article...
