@sandyja.bsky.social
The time is always right to do what is right.
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The Kimberley has the worst domestic violence rates in WA and it is hoped that the newly opened facility will help to turn the tide.
Broome domestic violence support hub open after years of delays
The Kimberley has the worst domestic violence rates in WA and it is hoped that the newly opened facility will help to turn the tide.
www.abc.net.au
June 5, 2025 at 8:48 AM
The Kimberley has the worst domestic violence rates in WA and it is hoped that the newly opened facility will help to turn the tide.
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30 min of Peter Dutton’s budget reply and no plan for wages or to support wage rises. You can’t address cost of living without a plan for wages. His only policy is cutting rights, jobs and a vision for young ppl to get extra shifts at the pub servicing business ppl lunches
March 27, 2025 at 9:40 AM
30 min of Peter Dutton’s budget reply and no plan for wages or to support wage rises. You can’t address cost of living without a plan for wages. His only policy is cutting rights, jobs and a vision for young ppl to get extra shifts at the pub servicing business ppl lunches
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China signaled on Tuesday that it is willing to go further than before in responding to President Trump's tariffs by hitting a top U.S. biotechnology company.
China Targets U.S. Biotech Firm in Broadening Blacklist
In a sign it is willing to go further in responding to President Trump’s tariffs, Beijing blocked more American companies from importing goods into China.
www.nytimes.com
March 4, 2025 at 10:57 AM
China signaled on Tuesday that it is willing to go further than before in responding to President Trump's tariffs by hitting a top U.S. biotechnology company.
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The Liberal candidate for the Kimberley is criticised after describing break-ins at his business as "Welcome to Country".
WA Liberals candidate defends describing break-ins as 'welcome to country'
The Liberal candidate for the Kimberley is criticised after describing break-ins at his business as "Welcome to Country".
www.abc.net.au
February 19, 2025 at 8:58 AM
The Liberal candidate for the Kimberley is criticised after describing break-ins at his business as "Welcome to Country".
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Is it true that Angus Taylor has eight long lunches programmed over just one week? If so, someone is getting dudded.
February 10, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Is it true that Angus Taylor has eight long lunches programmed over just one week? If so, someone is getting dudded.
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The RBA has been known to make the wrong call a key moments - sitting on their hands in 2017, telling ppl interest rates will stay on hold 2021. Let’s hope they don’t stuff it up again.
February 17, 2025 at 11:23 PM
The RBA has been known to make the wrong call a key moments - sitting on their hands in 2017, telling ppl interest rates will stay on hold 2021. Let’s hope they don’t stuff it up again.
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I can assure Peter Dutton that his claims that working families will be concerned if the RBA cuts interest rates next week are entirely wrong.
February 12, 2025 at 1:24 AM
I can assure Peter Dutton that his claims that working families will be concerned if the RBA cuts interest rates next week are entirely wrong.
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‘The National Anti-Corruption Commission has announced it will investigate the six individuals referred to the body after the robodebt royal commission following an independent review.’
About bloody time!
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
About bloody time!
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Nacc to investigate six referrals made by robodebt royal commission
National anti-corruption commission to relaunch investigation after independent review
www.theguardian.com
February 18, 2025 at 2:41 AM
‘The National Anti-Corruption Commission has announced it will investigate the six individuals referred to the body after the robodebt royal commission following an independent review.’
About bloody time!
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
About bloody time!
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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this is a metaphor for something… just not sure what…
November 30, 2024 at 1:47 AM
this is a metaphor for something… just not sure what…
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It's no surprise -- the sort of immorality that fuels the radical right's policies and its disregard for the rule of law also enables being happily lying scum for whom the ends justify the means.
That's what happens when psychopaths find each other.
That's what happens when psychopaths find each other.
"Far-right populists are significantly more likely to spread fake news on social media than politicians from mainstream or far-left parties, according to a study which argues that amplifying misinformation is now part and parcel of radical right strategy"
Verifiably: right wingers are liars
Verifiably: right wingers are liars
Far-right populists much more likely than the left to spread fake news – study
Amplifying misinformation is now part of radical right strategy, says Dutch study of tweets by MPs in 26 countries
www.theguardian.com
February 11, 2025 at 9:34 AM
It's no surprise -- the sort of immorality that fuels the radical right's policies and its disregard for the rule of law also enables being happily lying scum for whom the ends justify the means.
That's what happens when psychopaths find each other.
That's what happens when psychopaths find each other.
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Australia's renewable energy output continues to soar - renewables share at 95% in Vic this week! Albanese govt's transition policies have us on track to meet 82% renewables share nationally by 2030. Dutton promises to cut renewables & restore fossil fuels #auspol reneweconomy.com.au/brown-coal-h...
Brown coal hits new low in Victoria as wind and battery records tumble and renewables peak at 95.2 pct
Records fall in Victoria, with brown coal and demand hitting new lows, battery output and wind hitting new highs, and renewables reaching more than 95 pct.
reneweconomy.com.au
February 11, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Australia's renewable energy output continues to soar - renewables share at 95% in Vic this week! Albanese govt's transition policies have us on track to meet 82% renewables share nationally by 2030. Dutton promises to cut renewables & restore fossil fuels #auspol reneweconomy.com.au/brown-coal-h...
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Jane Hume: “you don’t grow the economy by growing the size of government. Every public-sector job has to be paid for by a private-sector worker”.
Ross Gittins: "I hope Hume is smart enough to know she’s talking nonsense and is just trying to mislead those people silly enough to believe her."
Ross Gittins: "I hope Hume is smart enough to know she’s talking nonsense and is just trying to mislead those people silly enough to believe her."
February 10, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Jane Hume: “you don’t grow the economy by growing the size of government. Every public-sector job has to be paid for by a private-sector worker”.
Ross Gittins: "I hope Hume is smart enough to know she’s talking nonsense and is just trying to mislead those people silly enough to believe her."
Ross Gittins: "I hope Hume is smart enough to know she’s talking nonsense and is just trying to mislead those people silly enough to believe her."
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ABC staff say the broadcaster's handling of the Antoinette Lattouf case "destroys any hope that the ABC intends to address the systemic racism identified by the Janke review of last year" www.meaa.org/mediaroom/ab...
ABC staff ‘disgusted’ by handling of Lattouf case
The ABC must commission an independent inquiry into the broadcaster’s independence from outside interference and apologise for allowing external pressure to influence the dismissal of Antoinette Latto...
www.meaa.org
February 6, 2025 at 6:19 AM
ABC staff say the broadcaster's handling of the Antoinette Lattouf case "destroys any hope that the ABC intends to address the systemic racism identified by the Janke review of last year" www.meaa.org/mediaroom/ab...
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I'll post the link for anyone wanting to watch #LatouffvABC live
For one thing, we're going to hear how news of Latouff's sacking - with seemingly only David Anderson, Ita Buttrose & Chris Oliver-Taylor knowing - managed to reach Sophie Elsworth at the Australian less than 1 hour later
Well, well
For one thing, we're going to hear how news of Latouff's sacking - with seemingly only David Anderson, Ita Buttrose & Chris Oliver-Taylor knowing - managed to reach Sophie Elsworth at the Australian less than 1 hour later
Well, well
February 3, 2025 at 1:30 AM
I'll post the link for anyone wanting to watch #LatouffvABC live
For one thing, we're going to hear how news of Latouff's sacking - with seemingly only David Anderson, Ita Buttrose & Chris Oliver-Taylor knowing - managed to reach Sophie Elsworth at the Australian less than 1 hour later
Well, well
For one thing, we're going to hear how news of Latouff's sacking - with seemingly only David Anderson, Ita Buttrose & Chris Oliver-Taylor knowing - managed to reach Sophie Elsworth at the Australian less than 1 hour later
Well, well
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#auspol @jimchalmers.bsky.social : the country is now building its fourth economy, "transformed by technology & powered by cleaner & cheaper energy".
"An economy that ensures Australians are primary beneficiaries of all the churn & change occurring around the world.”
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
"An economy that ensures Australians are primary beneficiaries of all the churn & change occurring around the world.”
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
Chalmers calls on big business to help usher in Australia's 'fourth economy'
Jim Chalmers has told business chiefs to turn away from "culture" wars and help Labor rebuild the economy after the inflation crisis.
www.abc.net.au
February 6, 2025 at 6:56 AM
#auspol @jimchalmers.bsky.social : the country is now building its fourth economy, "transformed by technology & powered by cleaner & cheaper energy".
"An economy that ensures Australians are primary beneficiaries of all the churn & change occurring around the world.”
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
"An economy that ensures Australians are primary beneficiaries of all the churn & change occurring around the world.”
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
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ABC managing director agrees process of removing Lattouf ‘completely abnormal from start to finish’, court hears www.theguardian.com/media/2025/f...
ABC managing director agrees process of removing Lattouf ‘completely abnormal from start to finish’, court hears
Processes were not followed ‘to the letter’, David Anderson tells court hearing unlawful termination case
www.theguardian.com
February 6, 2025 at 4:35 AM
ABC managing director agrees process of removing Lattouf ‘completely abnormal from start to finish’, court hears www.theguardian.com/media/2025/f...
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URGENT NEWS UPDATE FOR WESTERN VICTORIA:
An EMERGENCY WARNING has been issued for Brimpaen, Cherrypool, Glenisla, Glenisla Crossing, Grampians, Hynes, Mooralla, Nurrabiel, Rocklands, Telangatuk East and Zumsteins.
Residents should tune in to ABC Wimmera on 594kHz AM now for live updates.
An EMERGENCY WARNING has been issued for Brimpaen, Cherrypool, Glenisla, Glenisla Crossing, Grampians, Hynes, Mooralla, Nurrabiel, Rocklands, Telangatuk East and Zumsteins.
Residents should tune in to ABC Wimmera on 594kHz AM now for live updates.
LIVE:Victorian fires
According to sources the fire has "jumped the Wimmera River" and is heading towards the Dimboola township.
www.victoriannews.com.au
February 4, 2025 at 8:46 AM
URGENT NEWS UPDATE FOR WESTERN VICTORIA:
An EMERGENCY WARNING has been issued for Brimpaen, Cherrypool, Glenisla, Glenisla Crossing, Grampians, Hynes, Mooralla, Nurrabiel, Rocklands, Telangatuk East and Zumsteins.
Residents should tune in to ABC Wimmera on 594kHz AM now for live updates.
An EMERGENCY WARNING has been issued for Brimpaen, Cherrypool, Glenisla, Glenisla Crossing, Grampians, Hynes, Mooralla, Nurrabiel, Rocklands, Telangatuk East and Zumsteins.
Residents should tune in to ABC Wimmera on 594kHz AM now for live updates.
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My husband and I have wanted an electric car for years and have been waiting to afford a Tesla. But Elon Musk’s repulsive behaviour has completely turned us off Teslas. We’ve instead ordered an XPeng G6. Looks like we’re not alone👇🏻
thedriven.io/2025/02/04/t...
thedriven.io/2025/02/04/t...
Tesla sales crash in Australia as Musk impact has consumers looking for another brand
Tesla EV sales in Australia slump again, with the once market leading Model 3 sedan falling 62 pct below the same month a year earlier. Is this just the market, or is Musk repelling buyers?
thedriven.io
February 4, 2025 at 8:49 AM
My husband and I have wanted an electric car for years and have been waiting to afford a Tesla. But Elon Musk’s repulsive behaviour has completely turned us off Teslas. We’ve instead ordered an XPeng G6. Looks like we’re not alone👇🏻
thedriven.io/2025/02/04/t...
thedriven.io/2025/02/04/t...
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NSW Police say the one-year-old girl was found unresponsive in a vehicle on Marana Road at Earlwood on Tuesday afternoon.
Child found dead in car outside childcare centre in Sydney's south-west
NSW Police say the one-year-old girl was found unresponsive in a vehicle on Marana Road at Earlwood on Tuesday afternoon.
www.abc.net.au
February 4, 2025 at 8:08 AM
NSW Police say the one-year-old girl was found unresponsive in a vehicle on Marana Road at Earlwood on Tuesday afternoon.
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Former Guardian journo, now Chief Political Analyst for Australia Institute, Amy Remeikis, running a live blog during sitting weeks in parliament.
Brilliant. AI has the smarts to leverage off the day's political news with fact checking & lobbying where needed
#auspol
live.australiainstitute.org.au
Brilliant. AI has the smarts to leverage off the day's political news with fact checking & lobbying where needed
#auspol
live.australiainstitute.org.au
February 4, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Former Guardian journo, now Chief Political Analyst for Australia Institute, Amy Remeikis, running a live blog during sitting weeks in parliament.
Brilliant. AI has the smarts to leverage off the day's political news with fact checking & lobbying where needed
#auspol
live.australiainstitute.org.au
Brilliant. AI has the smarts to leverage off the day's political news with fact checking & lobbying where needed
#auspol
live.australiainstitute.org.au
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The ABC (my employer) needs to stop defending this case against Lattouf and settle - including an apology and reinstatement. They should not have taken her off air in such a manner. Her colleagues stand with her.
Flurry of emails exchanged between Ita Buttrose and David Anderson before Antoinette Lattouf’s sacking
Federal court file indicates Buttrose, Anderson and ABC chief content officer communicated on 19 December before Lattouf was taken off air on 20 December
www.theguardian.com
January 31, 2025 at 7:12 AM
The ABC (my employer) needs to stop defending this case against Lattouf and settle - including an apology and reinstatement. They should not have taken her off air in such a manner. Her colleagues stand with her.