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Ally Brown

@behinddreaming.bsky.social

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A Poet, Librarian, Unionist & RENegade. Living in Naarm and previously on Anaiwan country. Always was, always will be. Love digital stuff & dreaming. My poems & photos CC BY NC https://poetry.behinddreaming.com

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Ally Brown @behinddreaming.bsky.social · Aug 22

There is still fabulous music being created if you know where to look

Music that lifts, empowers you or makes you cry.

In just the last 48 hours I've listened to multiple songs that will stay with me

🎧🎶💜

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Skylar Grayson @skylargrayson.bsky.social · 3h

Someone asked for a dumbed down summary of my PhD thesis so here you go:

Black holes make galaxies fart but don’t ask any follow ups because that’s just about the extent of our current knowledge.

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goldingcartoons.bsky.social @goldingcartoons.bsky.social · 9h

Use it or lose it.
The Age

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Triple J Plays 🥁 @triple.jplays.au · 2h

#NowPlaying
🕟 4:31 pm

🎵 MAD DOG
🧑‍🎤 Baker Boy
💿 DJANDJAY

🎧 Apple Music / Spotify / YouTube Music

Album artwork for "DJANDJAY" by Baker Boy

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Ally Brown @behinddreaming.bsky.social · 2h

He has to good at something beyond failing upwards...

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John Donegan @donegan.bsky.social · 2h

Kudos to Scott Morrison. When it comes to grifting, he has no peer. That’s quite an achievement in a crowded field.

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Michael Dowling aka MeckeringBoy @meckeringboy.bsky.social · 2h

About bloody time!

ABC News Bot (unofficial) @abcnewsbot.bsky.social · 2h

The federal Indigenous minister may impose penalties on states and territories that fail to meet critical targets for the National Agreement on Closing the Gap.

'Demands our country's full attention': Funding threat on Closing the Gap

The federal Indigenous minister may impose penalties on states and territories that fail to meet critical targets for the National Agreement on Closing the Gap.

www.abc.net.au

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Crikey @crikey.com.au · 3h

Exclusive | Scott Morrison has registered himself as having a relationship with a $2.5 trillion Saudi fossil fuel company whose board member was once appointed by Morrison to a COVID recovery taskforce.

Scott Morrison declares role with Saudi oil company

When he was prime minister, Morrison appointed a Saudi fossil fuel firm's board member to two different taskforce roles in 2019 and 2022.

www.crikey.com.au

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Oli - ultracrepidarian @olimnz.bsky.social · 3h

Suck on that, Bryce Wilkinson (and Luxon of course).

All that Covid $$$ support, was actually almost fiscally neutral and saved the country.
#nzpol

By boosting economic activity during the pandemic, LSAPs increased government tax revenues," he said. "This higher revenue almost entirely covered the direct losses from LSAPs, leaving consolidated crown debt virtually unchanged over the medium term."

He said RBNZ research showed the programme had also restored financial market confidence, then lowered long-term interest rates, which held down the exchange rate and supported exports.

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Paul Le Comte 🇳🇿🇨🇦📷 @paullecomtephoto.nz · 5h

If Luxon is rolled who will mediocre white people have to look up to?

As the meme goes “they’re the same thing”

2 mediocre white men in suits.

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Ally Brown @behinddreaming.bsky.social · 2h

If / When - he lasted longer than a lettuce...

Ally Brown @behinddreaming.bsky.social · 5h

How likely is it that Luxon will be rolled? Would anyone notice?

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Friends of the Earth Australia @foe.org.au · 1d

Treaty, It's Here. Debate starts in VIC parliament today.

Share and show your support for Australia’s first Treaty 🖤💛❤️

#TreatyForVictoria

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LouisViljee @louisviljee.bsky.social · 5h

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The Cathy Wilcox @cathywilcox.bsky.social · 11h

Bittersweet.
My @smh cartoon.

Single frame. Three pairs of hands reaching from the left towards three pairs of hands reaching from the right. But on the left, two pairs of hands are dotted outlines.

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3wombats @3wombats.bsky.social · 5h

A Tesla executive is leading Australia’s R&D review. That’s not OK. Public roles should serve the people – not billionaires. Add your name to demand Denholm’s resignation and new integrity laws: getup.to/JvDN3S7Cqloca

Billionaire Hands off Public Policy!

Tesla's chair is in charge of our tech future - but it should be us shaping policy

getup.to

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John Donegan @donegan.bsky.social · 5h

“Sir, we’ve found who’s responsible for the violence in Portland and Chicago.”

“Good, arrest them all!”

“Um, sir, it’s us…”

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Kent Parkstreet, Laird of Doofus @kentparkskeet.bsky.social · 2d

It may be time to take Uber to court.

Independence 'chipped away' by Uber driver refusals, guide dog handler says

Sarah Maculans says she was refused rides by four Uber drivers within a week due to her guide dog, Sunny.

www.abc.net.au

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Dr Ingrid M @ingridm.bsky.social · 2d

geologist Patrick Nunn and linguist Nick Reid on Aboriginal oral histories verified by white science.

www.usc.edu.au/about/unisc-...

Evidence the oral stories of Australia’s First Nations might be 10,000 years old

Stories from Australia's First Nations tell of a time when the islands and reefs that dot the coastline were connected to the mainland. By analysing ancient sea levels, Professor Patrick Nunn believes...

www.usc.edu.au

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Foxy @foxylustygrover.bsky.social · 3d

Everything that makes Aotearoa New Zealand unique is related to Māori culture. Welcome to the country, that's a pōwhiri. We are gonna thrash you at sport, that's a haka. Traditional meals, that's a hāngī. Matariki that's our New Year

If you don't like Māori stuff maybe you're in the wrong country?

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Derek @derekianrobinson.bsky.social · 3d

Magpie window shopping at Norris Park, Albury

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Rob Arnol @robertarnol.bsky.social · 3d

So Yarndi had a visitor. Around three minutes in Nick (brother) said g’day to me.
Yeah my entire family are all the same, prefer animals to people.

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🌸Norma Jeen🌸 @normajeen.bsky.social · 4d

More of this!

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Ally Brown @behinddreaming.bsky.social · 3d

Really?

Rather than investing in those communities & finding new industries they'll keep popping up a dying industry. For once I'd like to see a government strive for the long term benefit of a community rather than short term votes.

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David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 3d

The Crisafulli government's energy roadblock cancels decommissioning to keep the coal fires burning in the regions. Repairs & overhauls will continue to feature as it proposes a new plant in central Qld between Qld Investment Corp & private sector. #qldpol www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

Plan to extend life of coal-fired power stations sends 'mixed messages'

Communities across Queensland have welcomed plans to keep coal and gas burning across the state, though some warn a lack of future planning could undermine short-term benefits.

www.abc.net.au

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Carolannie 🧹🪄🎃👻🧙‍♀️ @carolannie.bsky.social · 3d

Rose #glow in the sunset
#BlueskyArtShow #Photography #Roses #SeattleWashington #BloomScrolling #EastCoastKin

A cream colored rose with petals edged in deep pink is backlit by the setting sun. Viewed sideways, it looks like a multilayered glowing lantern against a dark green leafy background.

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