@shaunscott.bsky.social
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Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who tackled one of the Bondi killers, became an Australian citizen 3 years ago.
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
December 15, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who tackled one of the Bondi killers, became an Australian citizen 3 years ago.
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
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Good luck Matt Gregg 🤞
April 2, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Good luck Matt Gregg 🤞
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Labor is pushing for a real pay rise for around 3 million workers.
This will make a huge difference for these child care workers at Goodstart Early Learning in Croydon South.
We'll always look after the people who look after Australians – from aged care workers, to retail workers and beyond.
This will make a huge difference for these child care workers at Goodstart Early Learning in Croydon South.
We'll always look after the people who look after Australians – from aged care workers, to retail workers and beyond.
April 2, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Labor is pushing for a real pay rise for around 3 million workers.
This will make a huge difference for these child care workers at Goodstart Early Learning in Croydon South.
We'll always look after the people who look after Australians – from aged care workers, to retail workers and beyond.
This will make a huge difference for these child care workers at Goodstart Early Learning in Croydon South.
We'll always look after the people who look after Australians – from aged care workers, to retail workers and beyond.
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Peter Dutton's public service job cut pledge will see jobs slashed around the country including the regions or decimating more than half of APS jobs in Canberra
Both options bad for 🇦🇺ns relying on key services
Both options bad for 🇦🇺ns relying on key services
April 1, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Peter Dutton's public service job cut pledge will see jobs slashed around the country including the regions or decimating more than half of APS jobs in Canberra
Both options bad for 🇦🇺ns relying on key services
Both options bad for 🇦🇺ns relying on key services
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The Australia Institute supports the call for a real wage increase for those on the minimum wage & award wages.
Our research shows that minimum & award wage increases have no impact on inflation.
“They deserve a wage increase that will restore their living standards,” said @grogsgamut.bsky.social
Our research shows that minimum & award wage increases have no impact on inflation.
“They deserve a wage increase that will restore their living standards,” said @grogsgamut.bsky.social
Minimum wage increase would not impact inflation
The Australia Institute supports the call for a real wage increase for those on the minimum wage and award wages.
australiainstitute.org.au
April 2, 2025 at 4:48 AM
The Australia Institute supports the call for a real wage increase for those on the minimum wage & award wages.
Our research shows that minimum & award wage increases have no impact on inflation.
“They deserve a wage increase that will restore their living standards,” said @grogsgamut.bsky.social
Our research shows that minimum & award wage increases have no impact on inflation.
“They deserve a wage increase that will restore their living standards,” said @grogsgamut.bsky.social
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Your weekly reminder that the Greens are the only party that is committed to ending AUKUS and making Australia independent from Trump’s US military.
March 31, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Your weekly reminder that the Greens are the only party that is committed to ending AUKUS and making Australia independent from Trump’s US military.
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The latest horror out of Gaza shows both sides of the conflict continuing to openly flout intl rules of war with the IDF killing clearly identified paramedics & UN aid workers while Hamas still refuses to release the remaining hostages.
How can this be allowed to continue
How can this be allowed to continue
March 31, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The latest horror out of Gaza shows both sides of the conflict continuing to openly flout intl rules of war with the IDF killing clearly identified paramedics & UN aid workers while Hamas still refuses to release the remaining hostages.
How can this be allowed to continue
How can this be allowed to continue
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Happy 70th birthday, Australian Guitarist, Songwriter, and co-founding member of AC/DC Angus Young. 🎂
March 31, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Happy 70th birthday, Australian Guitarist, Songwriter, and co-founding member of AC/DC Angus Young. 🎂
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The Coalition is claiming that almost two million new people are entering Australia over five years, accusing the Albanese government of losing control of the immigration system. But is that true?
Fact-check: Coalition migration claim omits key context
The opposition has claimed that 'Labor's lost control' of migration. But is that really true?
www.crikey.com.au
March 31, 2025 at 6:50 AM
The Coalition is claiming that almost two million new people are entering Australia over five years, accusing the Albanese government of losing control of the immigration system. But is that true?
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When is the Australian Electoral Commission joining Bluesky? Indeed, why are no government in instrumentalities involved in this platform, although Australian politicians of the governing party are?
March 31, 2025 at 6:14 AM
When is the Australian Electoral Commission joining Bluesky? Indeed, why are no government in instrumentalities involved in this platform, although Australian politicians of the governing party are?
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www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
NSW Fucking Police for you
NSW Fucking Police for you
Former NSW police officer Kristian White avoids jail after fatally shooting 95-year-old Clare Nowland with Taser
Kristian White was convicted of manslaughter over death of Nowland whom he shot with a Taser at a Cooma aged care home in 2023
www.theguardian.com
March 28, 2025 at 12:13 AM
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
NSW Fucking Police for you
NSW Fucking Police for you
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Australia Institute shows that NO royalties are paid on 56% of the gas that is exported from Australia, giving away our natural resource for FREE!
@mrrexpatrick.bsky.social and Jacqui Lambie stopped by our Big Gas billboard truck to say a few words! #auspol
@mrrexpatrick.bsky.social and Jacqui Lambie stopped by our Big Gas billboard truck to say a few words! #auspol
March 25, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Australia Institute shows that NO royalties are paid on 56% of the gas that is exported from Australia, giving away our natural resource for FREE!
@mrrexpatrick.bsky.social and Jacqui Lambie stopped by our Big Gas billboard truck to say a few words! #auspol
@mrrexpatrick.bsky.social and Jacqui Lambie stopped by our Big Gas billboard truck to say a few words! #auspol
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Live footage of Tanya Plibersek eating a giant shit sandwich and selling out Australia's environment to curry favour with foreign salmon companies that pay no tax. Bravo
March 25, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Live footage of Tanya Plibersek eating a giant shit sandwich and selling out Australia's environment to curry favour with foreign salmon companies that pay no tax. Bravo
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This is a bad day for democracy in Australia.
The major parties have stitched up a backroom deal together - to leave themselves the most gigantic loophole allowing them to shut out independents. They’re afraid of being held to account.
#integrity #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
The major parties have stitched up a backroom deal together - to leave themselves the most gigantic loophole allowing them to shut out independents. They’re afraid of being held to account.
#integrity #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
Independent Haines will seek to undo electoral reform in hung parliament
Indi MP Helen Haines, who could become a kingmaker if the federal election returns a hung parliament, will make unpicking a deal struck by Labor and the Coalition on political donations a key negotiat...
www.abc.net.au
February 12, 2025 at 8:18 PM
This is a bad day for democracy in Australia.
The major parties have stitched up a backroom deal together - to leave themselves the most gigantic loophole allowing them to shut out independents. They’re afraid of being held to account.
#integrity #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
The major parties have stitched up a backroom deal together - to leave themselves the most gigantic loophole allowing them to shut out independents. They’re afraid of being held to account.
#integrity #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
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Enough is enough - today I’ll be tabling our Federal bill to protect protest from these kinds of inappropriate restrictions. We will fight for the right to fight for your rights!
February 12, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Enough is enough - today I’ll be tabling our Federal bill to protect protest from these kinds of inappropriate restrictions. We will fight for the right to fight for your rights!
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"Real Zero has one definition.
"In contrast, Net Zero has many definitions. It can mean you will rely 100% on offsets, but continue to use fossil fuels, or even expand your fossil fuel use."
- Dr Shanta Barley, Chief Climate Scientist, Fortescue
#climateintegrity
"In contrast, Net Zero has many definitions. It can mean you will rely 100% on offsets, but continue to use fossil fuels, or even expand your fossil fuel use."
- Dr Shanta Barley, Chief Climate Scientist, Fortescue
#climateintegrity
February 12, 2025 at 2:42 AM
"Real Zero has one definition.
"In contrast, Net Zero has many definitions. It can mean you will rely 100% on offsets, but continue to use fossil fuels, or even expand your fossil fuel use."
- Dr Shanta Barley, Chief Climate Scientist, Fortescue
#climateintegrity
"In contrast, Net Zero has many definitions. It can mean you will rely 100% on offsets, but continue to use fossil fuels, or even expand your fossil fuel use."
- Dr Shanta Barley, Chief Climate Scientist, Fortescue
#climateintegrity
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"Daddy says he owns you. Can you get me an ice cream?"
February 12, 2025 at 1:50 AM
"Daddy says he owns you. Can you get me an ice cream?"
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FFS, show some spine.
February 5, 2025 at 2:28 AM
FFS, show some spine.
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I was shocked watching Trump's speech on Gaza. Let's be clear: Trump is calling for taking over and owning Gaza.
February 5, 2025 at 2:47 AM
I was shocked watching Trump's speech on Gaza. Let's be clear: Trump is calling for taking over and owning Gaza.
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January 21, 2025 at 6:39 AM
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The latest Dollars & Sense pod is up. @elinorjohnstonleek.bsky.social is back and we're talkin' the shiftful climate change debate 5 months out from an election as LA burns and as 2024 was the hottest year
australiainstitute.org.au/post/the-ele...
australiainstitute.org.au/post/the-ele...
The Election at the End of the World
In the wake of the catastrophic LA fires, how do the Australian major parties shape up on climate policy?
australiainstitute.org.au
January 16, 2025 at 11:11 PM
The latest Dollars & Sense pod is up. @elinorjohnstonleek.bsky.social is back and we're talkin' the shiftful climate change debate 5 months out from an election as LA burns and as 2024 was the hottest year
australiainstitute.org.au/post/the-ele...
australiainstitute.org.au/post/the-ele...
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I owe Alaa Abd el-Fattah my life, which is why I am going on a hunger strike to help free him -
Peter Greste
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Peter Greste
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I owe Alaa Abd el-Fattah my life, which is why I am going on a hunger strike to help free him | Peter Greste
If anybody represents the very British values of democracy, respect for human rights, justice and due process, it is the Egyptian activist
www.theguardian.com
January 15, 2025 at 10:08 PM
I owe Alaa Abd el-Fattah my life, which is why I am going on a hunger strike to help free him -
Peter Greste
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Peter Greste
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Senator Pauline Hanson has claimed Australia is experiencing its worst per capita recession in history, but economic figures show a history of longer and deeper recessions.
Pauline Hanson’s ‘worst’ per capita recession claim is mostly false
One Nation Senator Pauline Hanson has claimed Australia is experiencing its worst per capita recession in history, but economic data suggests otherwise.
www.aap.com.au
January 9, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Senator Pauline Hanson has claimed Australia is experiencing its worst per capita recession in history, but economic figures show a history of longer and deeper recessions.
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My father would womanize, he would start land wars with Denmark. He would make outrageous claims like claiming ownership of Greenland. Sometimes he would refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America.
January 7, 2025 at 8:49 PM
My father would womanize, he would start land wars with Denmark. He would make outrageous claims like claiming ownership of Greenland. Sometimes he would refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America.
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"Really it [the RBA] should be meeting either in the next two weeks or at the very latest, in the first week of February.
Households really need a rate cut. It's time to cut and it's time to cut now."
@grogsgamut.bsky.social spoke to WIN NEWS #auspol
Households really need a rate cut. It's time to cut and it's time to cut now."
@grogsgamut.bsky.social spoke to WIN NEWS #auspol
January 8, 2025 at 10:54 PM
"Really it [the RBA] should be meeting either in the next two weeks or at the very latest, in the first week of February.
Households really need a rate cut. It's time to cut and it's time to cut now."
@grogsgamut.bsky.social spoke to WIN NEWS #auspol
Households really need a rate cut. It's time to cut and it's time to cut now."
@grogsgamut.bsky.social spoke to WIN NEWS #auspol