Terri Bateman
@terribateman.bsky.social
Enjoying the transition from corporate to community life; along with travel, baking, writing, crafting, pet husbandry and dipping the occasional oar into Australian politics.
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Hi @bsky.app
If you want this to be a global platform, how about trending topics reflecting the other 96% of the world's population?
The domination of this site by American news and American topics is one of its greatest drawbacks
Hell, even old Elon manages to get this right
Hi @bsky.app
If you want this to be a global platform, how about trending topics reflecting the other 96% of the world's population?
The domination of this site by American news and American topics is one of its greatest drawbacks
Hell, even old Elon manages to get this right
November 25, 2025 at 1:36 AM
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Hi @bsky.app
If you want this to be a global platform, how about trending topics reflecting the other 96% of the world's population?
The domination of this site by American news and American topics is one of its greatest drawbacks
Hell, even old Elon manages to get this right
Hi @bsky.app
If you want this to be a global platform, how about trending topics reflecting the other 96% of the world's population?
The domination of this site by American news and American topics is one of its greatest drawbacks
Hell, even old Elon manages to get this right
Me wearing sandals in Melbourne for the first time this Spring. Apologies if the weather suddenly takes a turn for the worse.
October 14, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Me wearing sandals in Melbourne for the first time this Spring. Apologies if the weather suddenly takes a turn for the worse.
Pedestrian bridge at Geelong station. On the way back to Melbourne after a day out with Steamrail Victoria.
September 26, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Pedestrian bridge at Geelong station. On the way back to Melbourne after a day out with Steamrail Victoria.
Whilst Winter hasn't left yet, Spring is trying to make its presence felt in Melbourne.
September 20, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Whilst Winter hasn't left yet, Spring is trying to make its presence felt in Melbourne.
Had the great pleasure of attending a play at the Mordialloc Theatre Company last night. If you are a local like me pop in an support our local Theatre. If you aren't local, find the local Theatre Company near you and pop in and give them a bit of support.
July 25, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Had the great pleasure of attending a play at the Mordialloc Theatre Company last night. If you are a local like me pop in an support our local Theatre. If you aren't local, find the local Theatre Company near you and pop in and give them a bit of support.
I take pride that I contributed to the outcry around the original decision not to investigate. Very glad a proper investigation is to take place.
July 24, 2025 at 5:23 AM
I take pride that I contributed to the outcry around the original decision not to investigate. Very glad a proper investigation is to take place.
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July 14, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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Happy Winter Solstice! The sun is out in Melbourne and from here on the days will get longer!
June 21, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Happy Winter Solstice! The sun is out in Melbourne and from here on the days will get longer!
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In 1955 the Labor party split when a breakaway RW Catholic faction became the DLP.
In 2025, I predict that Senator Price and her backers [incl. Gina Rinehart] will split the Liberal Party.
And the Liberals may also be in the political wilderness for 23 years. #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
In 2025, I predict that Senator Price and her backers [incl. Gina Rinehart] will split the Liberal Party.
And the Liberals may also be in the political wilderness for 23 years. #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price warned against more 'surprise' moves
NT Labor claims Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price's defection is driven by "ego", while a long-time politics watcher labels the move a "considerable gamble".
www.abc.net.au
May 10, 2025 at 3:23 AM
In 1955 the Labor party split when a breakaway RW Catholic faction became the DLP.
In 2025, I predict that Senator Price and her backers [incl. Gina Rinehart] will split the Liberal Party.
And the Liberals may also be in the political wilderness for 23 years. #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
In 2025, I predict that Senator Price and her backers [incl. Gina Rinehart] will split the Liberal Party.
And the Liberals may also be in the political wilderness for 23 years. #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
Well worth a listen!
🔴 We're going LIVE on election night!
@amyremeikis.bsky.social
@ebonybennett.bsky.social
@richarddenniss.bsky.social
🕠 5:30 AEST, free and live on YouTube and Facebook.
We'll explain key issues, unpack intricacies of our voting system & preview the next Parliament. #auspol
@amyremeikis.bsky.social
@ebonybennett.bsky.social
@richarddenniss.bsky.social
🕠 5:30 AEST, free and live on YouTube and Facebook.
We'll explain key issues, unpack intricacies of our voting system & preview the next Parliament. #auspol
April 29, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Well worth a listen!
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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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Okay. So now it appears the Libs have totalled not one, not two, but three campaign trucks in the past three days. And in releated news, the rhetorical 'irony' and 'metaphor' are missing presumed dead. #asupol #election2025
April 23, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Okay. So now it appears the Libs have totalled not one, not two, but three campaign trucks in the past three days. And in releated news, the rhetorical 'irony' and 'metaphor' are missing presumed dead. #asupol #election2025
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‘Brian, I can’t be any more clearer about our policy on that’
‘Why not?’
‘Mainly because at this moment I can’t remember if it’s the one we backtracked on, the one we backflipped over, the one we said we’d modify, or the one that we took behind the shed and quietly bludgeoned to death’
‘Why not?’
‘Mainly because at this moment I can’t remember if it’s the one we backtracked on, the one we backflipped over, the one we said we’d modify, or the one that we took behind the shed and quietly bludgeoned to death’
April 23, 2025 at 9:07 AM
‘Brian, I can’t be any more clearer about our policy on that’
‘Why not?’
‘Mainly because at this moment I can’t remember if it’s the one we backtracked on, the one we backflipped over, the one we said we’d modify, or the one that we took behind the shed and quietly bludgeoned to death’
‘Why not?’
‘Mainly because at this moment I can’t remember if it’s the one we backtracked on, the one we backflipped over, the one we said we’d modify, or the one that we took behind the shed and quietly bludgeoned to death’
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Turns out Tim Smith was driving 😜 😂 😂 #auspol #ausvotes25
April 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Turns out Tim Smith was driving 😜 😂 😂 #auspol #ausvotes25
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This is really a profound truth.
Your periodic reminder that one way to think about privilege is: who's allowed to make mistakes?
April 19, 2025 at 10:08 AM
This is really a profound truth.
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Good, the more the better
The Coalition is at risk of losing more seats to independents following 2022's "teal wave", with the regional electorates of Cowper, Calare and Monash likely won by independents
It's according to an Accent Research/RedBridge MRP conducted between February & April, revealed by News Corp this morning
It's according to an Accent Research/RedBridge MRP conducted between February & April, revealed by News Corp this morning
April 17, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Good, the more the better
I wonder what the last minute text on our phones will be this election day 🤔.
April 16, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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Question for AUSTRALIANS and NEW ZEALANDERS only:
Would you travel to the United States while DJT is president, if you have the inclination or opportunity?
Please reply to this post with your answer and we’ll tally the results and post them.
And please like and re-post for greater poll reach.
Would you travel to the United States while DJT is president, if you have the inclination or opportunity?
Please reply to this post with your answer and we’ll tally the results and post them.
And please like and re-post for greater poll reach.
April 15, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Question for AUSTRALIANS and NEW ZEALANDERS only:
Would you travel to the United States while DJT is president, if you have the inclination or opportunity?
Please reply to this post with your answer and we’ll tally the results and post them.
And please like and re-post for greater poll reach.
Would you travel to the United States while DJT is president, if you have the inclination or opportunity?
Please reply to this post with your answer and we’ll tally the results and post them.
And please like and re-post for greater poll reach.
April 15, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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Shouldn't Peter Dutton just set up a GoFundMe to help his son get a deposit, like he did for those Queensland flood victims?
April 14, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Shouldn't Peter Dutton just set up a GoFundMe to help his son get a deposit, like he did for those Queensland flood victims?
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Dutton backs a Western Sydney Voice to Parliament.
A “first ever” minister for Western Sydney and a PM who moves to Sydney? What will the rest of the nation make of this?
April 13, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Dutton backs a Western Sydney Voice to Parliament.
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While the two-party preferred numbers are steady, the prime minister’s approval rating has improved, as have Labor’s chances in marginal seats.
Newspoll steady but Albanese’s ratings jump; swing to Labor in marginal seats
theconversation.com
April 13, 2025 at 12:14 PM
While the two-party preferred numbers are steady, the prime minister’s approval rating has improved, as have Labor’s chances in marginal seats.
It is dreadful that folk would need this type of asylum, but beautiful that Norway has made it possible.
Human kindness still exists ♥️
Norway just entered a bill to give transgender Americans asylum in the country of Norway…
LGBTQ+ STRONG! 🌈✨♥️
Norway just entered a bill to give transgender Americans asylum in the country of Norway…
LGBTQ+ STRONG! 🌈✨♥️
April 12, 2025 at 1:00 AM
It is dreadful that folk would need this type of asylum, but beautiful that Norway has made it possible.
Gold. 🏅
Well, the first thing you know, old Pete’s a PM multimillionaire
Kin folk said, Pete, move away from there
Said, Sydney is the place you oughta be
So they loaded up the truck and they moved to Kirribilli
House, that is, swimmin' pools, movie stars…
Kin folk said, Pete, move away from there
Said, Sydney is the place you oughta be
So they loaded up the truck and they moved to Kirribilli
House, that is, swimmin' pools, movie stars…
April 2, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Gold. 🏅
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Op'n education spokeswoman Sarah Henderson: “One of the big problems is our national curriculum and we simply need to fix it.” That curriculum was signed off under the former Coalition government 3 years ago by acting education minister Stuart Robert. #Auspol
theconversation.com/election-dia...
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Election Diary: Dutton flags intervention in what he sees as ‘woke’ education, but how much could he actually do?
Comparison with American politics has continued with Peter Dutton flagging intervention into school curriculum’s to combat ‘woke’ in a move Labor has called DOGE-Y.
theconversation.com
April 1, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Op'n education spokeswoman Sarah Henderson: “One of the big problems is our national curriculum and we simply need to fix it.” That curriculum was signed off under the former Coalition government 3 years ago by acting education minister Stuart Robert. #Auspol
theconversation.com/election-dia...
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