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May contain #HUMOUR #PARODY and/or #SARCASM
Pinned
We should be so glad @ScottMorrisonMP
has confirmed the man Trumble appointed as our competent ambassador in Washington to look after Australia's best interests #auspol #corruption
has confirmed the man Trumble appointed as our competent ambassador in Washington to look after Australia's best interests #auspol #corruption
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Susssssssan is letting Hastie write lib policy now. They're going down the gurgler fast #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Ley to call for urgent action on defence, energy and national resilience
The opposition leader will pledge to spend 3 per cent of GDP on defence during a speech at the Menzies Institute in Melbourne on Thursday.
www.abc.net.au
November 19, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Susssssssan is letting Hastie write lib policy now. They're going down the gurgler fast #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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The Immigration Debate. Australian values, eh ? How come visa applicant have to sign up for them when a good chunk of our population and politicians don't ? Biggest load of jingoistic bullshit hypocrisy and our media keeps highlighting it. Makes me puke. #auspol
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
Liberals want ‘Australian values’ screening for new migrants
Coalition frontbenchers want to focus on values – not race or religion – as they seek to strike a balanced tone while the party bleeds voters to One Nation.
www.smh.com.au
November 19, 2025 at 7:39 PM
The Immigration Debate. Australian values, eh ? How come visa applicant have to sign up for them when a good chunk of our population and politicians don't ? Biggest load of jingoistic bullshit hypocrisy and our media keeps highlighting it. Makes me puke. #auspol
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
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"Democracy without sovereignty is hollow. A foreign power's ability to shape or terminate a government's tenure, whether through direct interference or embedded dependency, remains (Australia's) constitutional and moral wound." #auspol
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
From Whitlam to AUKUS: Sovereignty silenced
When governor-general Sir John Kerr dismissed Gough Whitlam on 11 November 1975, Australia lost more than a government. It lost a measure of its independence a loss that still shadows our politics hal...
johnmenadue.com
November 19, 2025 at 7:45 PM
"Democracy without sovereignty is hollow. A foreign power's ability to shape or terminate a government's tenure, whether through direct interference or embedded dependency, remains (Australia's) constitutional and moral wound." #auspol
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
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Scientists say they are "speechless" after witnessing significant coral death at the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef.
Survey finds 60 per cent of Ningaloo coral has turned to stone
Scientists say they are "speechless" after witnessing significant coral death at the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef.
www.abc.net.au
November 19, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Scientists say they are "speechless" after witnessing significant coral death at the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef.
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The ABC could champion direct democracy while at the same time providing compelling viewing for anyone interested in #Auspol. It would go beyond Q&A to give us something unique - citizen's assemblies tackling the issues our politicians can't or won't. I'd watch this in a heartbeat.
Hugh Marks is on the NPC saying the ABC want to do more town-hall type shows. How awesome would it be if they hosted Citizens Assemblies? Put punters together to solve the problems our pollies can't solve. Let David Pocock chair them. #auspol
November 19, 2025 at 8:11 PM
The ABC could champion direct democracy while at the same time providing compelling viewing for anyone interested in #Auspol. It would go beyond Q&A to give us something unique - citizen's assemblies tackling the issues our politicians can't or won't. I'd watch this in a heartbeat.
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"Affordable Energy". SS Sussan Ley is such a drop kick.
#7am #7amPodcast #SaturdayPaper #auspol
pca.st/episode/3661...
#7am #7amPodcast #SaturdayPaper #auspol
pca.st/episode/3661...
November 19, 2025 at 8:12 PM
"Affordable Energy". SS Sussan Ley is such a drop kick.
#7am #7amPodcast #SaturdayPaper #auspol
pca.st/episode/3661...
#7am #7amPodcast #SaturdayPaper #auspol
pca.st/episode/3661...
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These CSIRO job losses are devastating. If the scientists wore high-vis vests rather than lab coats they'd get more respect for what they do. For too long governments, both Labor and Coalition, have taken the CSIRO for granted. #auspol
Government playing down impact of CSIRO job cuts
The prime minister, when in opposition, accused the Coalition of "hollowing out" the CSIRO. Now, following the announcement 350 research positions at the organisation will be cut, he is being accused ...
www.abc.net.au
November 19, 2025 at 8:17 PM
These CSIRO job losses are devastating. If the scientists wore high-vis vests rather than lab coats they'd get more respect for what they do. For too long governments, both Labor and Coalition, have taken the CSIRO for granted. #auspol
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Letters
Simple economic facts seem beyond Canavan’s grasp
The Coalition might care to recall that Australia’s newest coal-fired power plant was written off in value just five years ago – because it couldn’t compete on cost with renewable energy.
#ausPOL
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
Simple economic facts seem beyond Canavan’s grasp
The Coalition might care to recall that Australia’s newest coal-fired power plant was written off in value just five years ago – because it couldn’t compete on cost with renewable energy.
#ausPOL
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
Simple economic facts seem beyond Canavan’s grasp
The Coalition might care to recall that Australia’s newest coal-fired power plant was written off in value just five years ago – because it couldn’t compete on cost with renewable energy.
www.smh.com.au
November 19, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Letters
Simple economic facts seem beyond Canavan’s grasp
The Coalition might care to recall that Australia’s newest coal-fired power plant was written off in value just five years ago – because it couldn’t compete on cost with renewable energy.
#ausPOL
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
Simple economic facts seem beyond Canavan’s grasp
The Coalition might care to recall that Australia’s newest coal-fired power plant was written off in value just five years ago – because it couldn’t compete on cost with renewable energy.
#ausPOL
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
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Save the CSIRO
Our national science & research agency is now facing more job cuts than under Tony Abbott
Call on the Albanese Govt to fund the scientists & research we need to tackle big issues we face from climate to food security and everything in between
www.davidpocock.com.au/save_our_csiro
Our national science & research agency is now facing more job cuts than under Tony Abbott
Call on the Albanese Govt to fund the scientists & research we need to tackle big issues we face from climate to food security and everything in between
www.davidpocock.com.au/save_our_csiro
November 19, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Save the CSIRO
Our national science & research agency is now facing more job cuts than under Tony Abbott
Call on the Albanese Govt to fund the scientists & research we need to tackle big issues we face from climate to food security and everything in between
www.davidpocock.com.au/save_our_csiro
Our national science & research agency is now facing more job cuts than under Tony Abbott
Call on the Albanese Govt to fund the scientists & research we need to tackle big issues we face from climate to food security and everything in between
www.davidpocock.com.au/save_our_csiro
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I couldn’t resist posting this.
Su🐍🐍an ley doing a scumbag morrison, holding up her little brochure & saying it is compulsory reading! Hilarious! 😂
#auspol
Su🐍🐍an ley doing a scumbag morrison, holding up her little brochure & saying it is compulsory reading! Hilarious! 😂
#auspol
November 19, 2025 at 8:29 PM
I couldn’t resist posting this.
Su🐍🐍an ley doing a scumbag morrison, holding up her little brochure & saying it is compulsory reading! Hilarious! 😂
#auspol
Su🐍🐍an ley doing a scumbag morrison, holding up her little brochure & saying it is compulsory reading! Hilarious! 😂
#auspol
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Evidence-based child vaccine recommendations are about more than individual decisions
A baby too young to be vaccinated contracted measles & recently died in childhood of a complication
Vaccines protect kids who receive them — & babies & others in their communities
www.latimes.com/science/stor...
A baby too young to be vaccinated contracted measles & recently died in childhood of a complication
Vaccines protect kids who receive them — & babies & others in their communities
www.latimes.com/science/stor...
L.A. child dies from complication of measles infection contracted in infancy
The child died from subacute sclerosing panencephalitis, a fatal progressive brain disorder that strikes roughly 1 in 10,000 people infected with measles.
www.latimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Evidence-based child vaccine recommendations are about more than individual decisions
A baby too young to be vaccinated contracted measles & recently died in childhood of a complication
Vaccines protect kids who receive them — & babies & others in their communities
www.latimes.com/science/stor...
A baby too young to be vaccinated contracted measles & recently died in childhood of a complication
Vaccines protect kids who receive them — & babies & others in their communities
www.latimes.com/science/stor...
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Scientists are increasingly concerned that the planet is headed for massive, irreversible changes due to global warming. In some cases, those changes have already begun. n.pr/48nQMqI
3 massive changes you'll see as the climate careens toward tipping points
Scientists are increasingly concerned that the planet is headed for massive, irreversible changes due to global warming. In some cases, those changes have already begun.
n.pr
November 19, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Scientists are increasingly concerned that the planet is headed for massive, irreversible changes due to global warming. In some cases, those changes have already begun. n.pr/48nQMqI
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Did y’all see this?
From Crockett’s “More to Hide” To Garcia’s “Desperate Trump,” Resistance Rises With Flood DC Protests, and Chicago’s Financial Defiance As State Courts Refuse To Let Fake Electors Walk Free
Hope rising through resistance
www.dworkinsubstack.com
November 16, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Did y’all see this?
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This week's #SundayShot features @deepcutnews.bsky.social's @antounissa.bsky.social & former Meanjin Editor @anatolitis.bsky.social plus we look at key findings on the state of our boys from the recent Adolescent Man Box report.
Please join us on Sunday at 9am AEDT 👇
www.youtube.com/@TheSundayShot
Please join us on Sunday at 9am AEDT 👇
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November 14, 2025 at 3:59 AM
This week's #SundayShot features @deepcutnews.bsky.social's @antounissa.bsky.social & former Meanjin Editor @anatolitis.bsky.social plus we look at key findings on the state of our boys from the recent Adolescent Man Box report.
Please join us on Sunday at 9am AEDT 👇
www.youtube.com/@TheSundayShot
Please join us on Sunday at 9am AEDT 👇
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🇦🇺 #SussanLey #LNP #LPA #NPA #Farrer #NSWpol #AUSpol #DavidLittleproud
🚫 #NetZeroAU
☢️ #LNPThePriceIsRort
☢️ #PutLNPLast Always.
🚫 #NetZeroAU
☢️ #LNPThePriceIsRort
☢️ #PutLNPLast Always.
Can anyone explain to me which party is the senior party in the #LNP coalition and which party is the junior party in the LNP coalition...
#auspol #NetZero #ClimateChange #ClimateWars
#auspol #NetZero #ClimateChange #ClimateWars
November 14, 2025 at 12:49 PM
🇦🇺 #SussanLey #LNP #LPA #NPA #Farrer #NSWpol #AUSpol #DavidLittleproud
🚫 #NetZeroAU
☢️ #LNPThePriceIsRort
☢️ #PutLNPLast Always.
🚫 #NetZeroAU
☢️ #LNPThePriceIsRort
☢️ #PutLNPLast Always.
Sussan Ley makes promises she has no intention to keep.
We've seen this before with Abbott's 2013 promise that under his prime ministership, "...households will receive $550 rebate off their electricity bills."
Still waiting Tony!
#auspol #LNPfraud #LNPNeverAgain #LNPlies
We've seen this before with Abbott's 2013 promise that under his prime ministership, "...households will receive $550 rebate off their electricity bills."
Still waiting Tony!
#auspol #LNPfraud #LNPNeverAgain #LNPlies
November 14, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Sussan Ley makes promises she has no intention to keep.
We've seen this before with Abbott's 2013 promise that under his prime ministership, "...households will receive $550 rebate off their electricity bills."
Still waiting Tony!
#auspol #LNPfraud #LNPNeverAgain #LNPlies
We've seen this before with Abbott's 2013 promise that under his prime ministership, "...households will receive $550 rebate off their electricity bills."
Still waiting Tony!
#auspol #LNPfraud #LNPNeverAgain #LNPlies
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“This should be a nuclear bomb, it shouldn’t be a Wednesday.” - @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 9:01 PM
“This should be a nuclear bomb, it shouldn’t be a Wednesday.” - @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social
Can anyone explain to me which party is the senior party in the #LNP coalition and which party is the junior party in the LNP coalition...
#auspol #NetZero #ClimateChange #ClimateWars
#auspol #NetZero #ClimateChange #ClimateWars
November 13, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Can anyone explain to me which party is the senior party in the #LNP coalition and which party is the junior party in the LNP coalition...
#auspol #NetZero #ClimateChange #ClimateWars
#auspol #NetZero #ClimateChange #ClimateWars
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Just a reminder.
Q: Will you assure House Democrats they'll get a vote on ACA subsidies by a date certain?
MIKE JOHNSON: Ah -- no. I'm not promising anyone anything.
MIKE JOHNSON: Ah -- no. I'm not promising anyone anything.
November 10, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Just a reminder.
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Here’s the list of the eight Democrats who caved:
⚫️ Catherine Cortez Masto
⚫️ Dick Durbin
⚫️ John Fetterman
⚫️ Maggie Hassan
⚫️ Tim Kaine
⚫️ Angus King
⚫️ Jackie Rosen
⚫️ Jeanne Shaheen
Their excuses don’t hold water. They betrayed all Americans who were counting on them to stand firm and keep fighting.
⚫️ Catherine Cortez Masto
⚫️ Dick Durbin
⚫️ John Fetterman
⚫️ Maggie Hassan
⚫️ Tim Kaine
⚫️ Angus King
⚫️ Jackie Rosen
⚫️ Jeanne Shaheen
Their excuses don’t hold water. They betrayed all Americans who were counting on them to stand firm and keep fighting.
November 10, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Here’s the list of the eight Democrats who caved:
⚫️ Catherine Cortez Masto
⚫️ Dick Durbin
⚫️ John Fetterman
⚫️ Maggie Hassan
⚫️ Tim Kaine
⚫️ Angus King
⚫️ Jackie Rosen
⚫️ Jeanne Shaheen
Their excuses don’t hold water. They betrayed all Americans who were counting on them to stand firm and keep fighting.
⚫️ Catherine Cortez Masto
⚫️ Dick Durbin
⚫️ John Fetterman
⚫️ Maggie Hassan
⚫️ Tim Kaine
⚫️ Angus King
⚫️ Jackie Rosen
⚫️ Jeanne Shaheen
Their excuses don’t hold water. They betrayed all Americans who were counting on them to stand firm and keep fighting.
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Tonight was a very bad night.
November 10, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Tonight was a very bad night.