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Bonita Mersiades @bonitamersiades.bsky.social · May 3

“A nation of courage and kindness.” Penny Wong #AustraliaVotes

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Amy Remeikis @amyremeikis.bsky.social · 2d

No Joy, only Division: Just the stupidest stupid of all

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No Joy, only Division: It's just the stupidest stupid we've yet seen

A self-processed former "punk" using her position to criticise the PM for wearing a Joy Division T-shirt is stupid-stupid, even for Auspol.

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Bonita Mersiades @bonitamersiades.bsky.social · 2d

The likes of Jack Warner would be proud of a scheme like this. So disappointing. www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer... Report from @vincerugari.com #WorldCup2026

Football Australia accused of treating fans as ‘cash cows’ over World Cup tickets

Entry into Football Australia’s World Cup ticket ballot was once free. Now it comes with a $99 price tag – and zero guarantees of actually getting a seat.

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Fair Play Publishing @fairplaybooks.bsky.social · 4d

GET IT from tomorrow! Our latest #fiction—'Rosemary Boy'. Told with honesty and heart, Amy Coomer’s latest novel is a deeply moving exploration of identity, grief, and belonging. buff.ly/jHTfrCh

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Fair Play Publishing @fairplaybooks.bsky.social · 4d

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Hear about Australia's unknown #soccer pioneer. A Hall of Famer in British Columbia; unheard of here. Trevor Thompson is in conversation about his latest book, 'Big Con' with crime writer, Tim Ayliffe.

Big Con: Trevor Thompson in-conversation with Tim Ayliffe | Better Read Events

Join us with Trevor Thompson to celebrate the release of Big Con! Trevor will be joined by Tim Ayliffe.

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Bonita Mersiades @bonitamersiades.bsky.social · 4d

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Bonita Mersiades @bonitamersiades.bsky.social · 5d

🤦‍♀️ Another lightweight Opposition spokesperson on ABC RN Breakfast.

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Bonita Mersiades @bonitamersiades.bsky.social · 5d

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Bonita Mersiades @bonitamersiades.bsky.social · 5d

#Insiders. Still on about the Trump meeting and Rudd. 🥱🥱🥱

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Bonita Mersiades @bonitamersiades.bsky.social · 7d

These kids are incredible. #ALeague #NEWMVC

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Bonita Mersiades @bonitamersiades.bsky.social · 10d

The only people concerned about Kevin Rudd’s old tweets are certain journalists trying to make something sensational out of their journey to the US. That includes the ABC’s reporter who travelled to join her multiple colleagues already there.

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Bonita Mersiades @bonitamersiades.bsky.social · 10d

“Trump may not like Rudd, but today’s outcomes, especially on rare earths and critical minerals, are testimony to Rudd’s effectiveness.” Agree. www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...

Trump runs his meetings like a TV director. Here’s what it was like on his set

Just before the meeting started, the president was checking the TV cameras to make sure they were in the correct position.

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Bonita Mersiades @bonitamersiades.bsky.social · 10d

“Albanese has been right in keeping Rudd in Washington, and right in bringing him to the meeting. That showed strength of character – and strength and power are the only things Trump respects….

Bonita Mersiades @bonitamersiades.bsky.social · 11d

Doozy of an interview on #ABC730 with Barnaby Joyce. 😳

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Fair Play Publishing @fairplaybooks.bsky.social · 11d

One of our fabulous reads from two years ago to celebrate women's football, 'Hear Us Roar', an anthology of emerging women football writers from around the world. buff.ly/YEG8vs9

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Bonita Mersiades @bonitamersiades.bsky.social · 11d

No-one will comment according to this report. I will. Very disappointed. @johnthelyonsden.bsky.social should be there @albomp.bsky.social www.smh.com.au/business/com...

ABC’s John Lyons to miss Trump, Albanese Oval Office meeting

The public broadcaster’s Washington bureau chief will be a no show after the PM’s office rejected repeated requests for a spot in the press pack.

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Philippe Auclair @philippeauclair.bsky.social · 15d

A great piece (in French) by @romain-molina.bsky.social on how Gianni Infantino's old university friend Véron Mosengo-Omba, now accused of bullying his staff, was parachuted from Fifa to become CAF's GenSec and "appropriated" the African Confederation.
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Le secrétaire général de la CAF accusé de s’être « approprié » l’instance - Sport News Africa

Découvrez l'article Le secrétaire général de la CAF accusé de s’être « approprié » l’instance sur Sport News Africa. Actualités sportives et analyses.

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Bonita Mersiades @bonitamersiades.bsky.social · 15d

‘The deadly war raging on Australia’s doorstep that Trump won’t touch’. Myanmar.

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The deadly war raging on Australia’s doorstep that Trump won’t touch

Reports about the tactics used by the Myanmar military sound disturbingly similar to those employed by terrorist group Hamas.

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Bonita Mersiades @bonitamersiades.bsky.social · 16d

Plus … the USA.

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Bonita Mersiades @bonitamersiades.bsky.social · 16d

Andrew Wallace MP really should not go on live radio with the likes of Sally Sara unless & until he knows what he is talking about. Shocker. Embarrassing. Brett Worthington’s analysis spot-on. #ABCRNBreakfast

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 21d

Congratulations to new Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado for her courageous struggle to bring democracy to Venezuela.

Live Updates: María Corina Machado of Venezuela Is Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

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Bonita Mersiades @bonitamersiades.bsky.social · 21d

“The best defense against this weapon is solidarity among groups who disagree ferociously on many questions, but who agree on the need to keep America democratic and rebuild institutions and social connections to make democracy more robust.” via @nytimes.com

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/o...

Opinion | Where Trump Is Vulnerable and How to Act on It

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Philippe Auclair @philippeauclair.bsky.social · 21d

The nth example of how the sports betting/gambling lobby bullies and tries to silence those who dare question their nefarious industry; in Australia, this time. www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...

Independent MPs boycott parliament sports club, after it banned Pocock for raising gambling links

The independent senator on Tuesday criticised the social club – of which the prime minister is president – for having a gambling lobby firm as a sponsor, and questioned Albanese’s role. By Thursday ni...

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Fair Play Publishing @fairplaybooks.bsky.social · 21d

Our next #novel is a #youngadult fiction that is a powerful Gen Z coming-of-age story about identity, loss, and belonging. 'Rosemary Boy' by Amy Coomer.

'Rosemary Boy' Book Trailer

One day, he was living a normal life of a 17-year-old in Fremantle, the next, he was all over the media and the subject of intense scrutiny and speculation. Who are we when the world insists on…

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