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the only mikewilson in australia

@mikewilsoninoz.bsky.social

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Retired from writing up my research on assisted dying, mental health, and epigenetic disease. PhD (nursing). Partial to the cults of sensibility, political bile, and psilocybin. Aussie & Kiwi, ex Yank he/him/who/me

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the only mikewilson in australia @mikewilsoninoz.bsky.social · 13d

Despite Voluntary Assisted Dying being legal across all Australian states (and ACT), the majority of aged care residential providers DO NOT allow it to be administered on their premises.
If you or someone you care about has to live in such a facility, plan well in advance. Ask them upfront.
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 12h

Why is microbial protein not OK, while this, which it aims to replace, is?

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LOLGOP ❌👑❌ @thefarce.org · 21h

Enshittification, explained

Cory Doctorow at CF 25: How Enshittification Conquered the 21st Century and How We Can Overthrow It

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the only mikewilson in australia @mikewilsoninoz.bsky.social · 21h

A losing msg, if history is a guide

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gamera obscura @ohrobin.bsky.social · 23h

Happy Anita Bryant Humiliation Day

A four-panel image of Anita Bryant being pied in her sanctimonious face by gay rights activist Thom Higgins, 1977.

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the only mikewilson in australia @mikewilsoninoz.bsky.social · 22h

I remember that jerk

the only mikewilson in australia @mikewilsoninoz.bsky.social · 22h

NZ current crop of leaders

Grant Brookes (he/him/ia) @grantbrookesnz.bsky.social · 1d

Simeon Brown tells young jobseekers to “get a paper run” on RNZ this morning 🙀

He is so out of touch, he thinks neighbourhoods still get a daily newspaper delivered
#nzpol

the only mikewilson in australia @mikewilsoninoz.bsky.social · 22h

Just maybe

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Aliza Adi (she/her) @alizaadi.bsky.social · 1d

Zack’s no stranger to right-wing attacks - and if you know him, you’ll know he won’t back down

He meets them head-on and turns them into fuel for hope and humanity

What these “have-an-opinion-for-money” warriors don’t get is: this is just the @greenparty.org.uk way

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Asher Wolf @asherwolf.bsky.social · 2d

AUDIO: One in seven Australians living in poverty: report www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

One in seven Australians living in poverty: report

Follow the latest news headlines from Australia's most trusted source. Read in-depth expert analysis and watch live coverage on ABC News.

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Rick Morton @squigglyrick.bsky.social · 2d

“And while I would love to continue splitting hairs about whether a country starving kids is better or worse if the kids are already sick let’s just table that discussion for when I see you in hell.” 🔥

Olivia Messer @oliviamesser.bsky.social · 2d

In which John Oliver methodically unpacks how thin it is to claim you’re all about “the truth” when you’re only running essays don’t get properly fact-checked — and don’t hold up to even basic reporting scrutiny www.youtube.com/watch?v=gieT...

Bari Weiss: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

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the only mikewilson in australia @mikewilsoninoz.bsky.social · 1d

Real NYPD / Eric Adam’s energy

the only mikewilson in australia @mikewilsoninoz.bsky.social · 1d

boom! that's where I remember him from. Thx. Now I can forget again thankfully.

the only mikewilson in australia @mikewilsoninoz.bsky.social · 2d

Old man loser trying to lose his 2 followers

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Nick Feik @nickfeik.bsky.social · 2d

They are so pathetic. There isn't a business lobby in existence they can't cave to.
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Treasurer announces rework of stalled superannuation tax increase plan

Treasurer Jim Chalmers announces the federal government's stalled superannuation tax increases will be reworked after criticism over the plan.

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the only mikewilson in australia @mikewilsoninoz.bsky.social · 2d

I almost like that. Damn, that was close.

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Este Griffith @esteg.bsky.social · Aug 28

Do you struggle to track of what's happening on important areas of policy? Hutchins Center @brookings.edu put together a great list of trackers to help you understand what's happening on immigration, tariffs, and more! www.brookings.edu/articles/tra...