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Sophie @sophiepointer.bsky.social · 15m

Perfect way to cover up the imminent invasion of Venezuela by US forces?

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Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 1h

Statement released by the Pentagon Press Association.

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KatEagle @kateorlyk.bsky.social · 2d

✌️😻😸🐾🤗

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Michael Taylor @ausindimedia.bsky.social · 3d

In a bold bid to drag the Liberal Party kicking and screaming into the modern era, Sussan Ley announced plans to hoist the party all the way from the 1950s to the 1990s. It’s a big leap.

theaimn.net/the-liberal-...

The Liberal Party’s Great Leap Forward (to 1996)

In a bold bid to drag the Liberal Party kicking and screaming into the modern era, Sussan Ley announced plans to hoist the party all the way from the 1950s to the 1990s – “a [...]

theaimn.net

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Ben Eltham @beneltham.bsky.social · 19h

Setting the “days since an Australian university admitted to wage theft” back to 0 www.canberratimes.com.au/story/908934...

Second Canberra University reports staff were paid incorrectly

Vice-chancellor apologises after $1.5m blunder hits staff.

www.canberratimes.com.au

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Sophie @sophiepointer.bsky.social · 19h

"Only ‘commies’ in Victoria ‘support’ pill testing, Queensland deputy premier says."

Have to say the Qld LNP were very clever in hiding their MAGA side during the election, just enough to get them elected. Now of course the mask is slipping and they just can't help themselves.

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Andy Fleming @slackbastard.bsky.social · 21h

They say 'Controversial firebrand'; I say 'Batshit binfluencer'.

www.canberratimes.com.au/story/908879...

Controversial firebrand loses bid to enter Australia

A push by US right-wing commentator Candace Owens to challenge her visa refusal in Australia's highest court has...

www.canberratimes.com.au

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Jenny Frecklington-Jones #IStandWithWatermelon🍉🍉 @joneshowdareyou.bsky.social · 1d

#GazaGenocide #GazaHolocaust #WesternMediaComplicity

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Sophie @sophiepointer.bsky.social · 1d

I vote the Nats and Libs split, then the Libs splinter. 😜

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Alastair Lawrie @alastairlawrie.bsky.social · 1d

So, the Albanese Govt's Education Minister wants to do something about bullying.

Perhaps he could start by ending the legalised bullying of LGBTQ+ students by religious schools.

You know, like they promised in 2022, before walking away from it, and from vulnerable kids. #auspol

Education ministers to consider new national standards to combat bullying
Krishani Dhanji
Krishani Dhanji
Federal, state and territory education ministers will consider a proposal for a new national standard on anti-bullying when they meet on Friday.

The communications minister and eSafety commissioner are also set to brief the ministers ahead of the social media ban taking effect on 10 December.

The government announced the anti-bullying rapid review in February, with co-chairs Dr Charlotte Keating and Professor Jo Robinson to present their findings and recommendations to the meeting.

The education minister, Jason Clare, says the review shows the prominence of bullying in and out of school hours.

Complaints about online bullying to the eSafety commissioner have increased by 450% in the last five years ...
The review reminds us bullying doesn’t stop when the school bell rings any more. Today it can follow you all the way home after school. The internet means that you can be bullied now at any time, day or night, and anyone can see it.

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Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · 2d

And still people wonder why more women don't report sexual assault www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

Linda Reynolds launches bankruptcy proceedings against Brittany Higgins

Former senator Linda Reynolds launches bankruptcy proceedings in the Federal Court against her ex-staffer Brittany Higgins as she tries to recover damages awarded to her for defamation.

www.abc.net.au

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Tom Red @tomredmemes.bsky.social · 2d

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

Do we need to forbid entry to Americans until they sort out their measles problem?

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Sophie @sophiepointer.bsky.social · 1d

"the government department sent a letter "intended [to] encourage behaviour change"

Corporate/financial and environmental crimes tend to go unpunished but watch how quick they lock up Indigenous kids for jay walking.

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Rod Moffatt @politikarma.bsky.social · 1d

Australia’s gas cartel
…seemingly above the law and immune from taxation
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David @daverino.bsky.social · 1d

“The NT Department of Lands, Planning & Environment alleges Beetaloo Basin..breached environmental laws in 2022. Beetaloo & the mining & energy minister have denied any wrongdoing..A..lawyer says the DLPE's decision not to prosecute..weakens environmental protections”
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

If this mining company broke the law, why isn't it being prosecuted?

A gas company operating in the Northern Territory has been accused of breaching environmental laws by an NT government department, which decided against prosecution in favour of a formal letter encour...

www.abc.net.au

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Sophie @sophiepointer.bsky.social · 1d

Will there be mass graves showing executions?

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Sophie @sophiepointer.bsky.social · 1d

Sovereign risk is a bollocks argument. They are never going to leave as we give away our resources for a handful of beans and are a politically stable country.

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Sophie @sophiepointer.bsky.social · 2d

Is this being livestreamed?

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Simon Rosenberg @simonrosenberg.bsky.social · 2d

"This is a significant case for free speech in Australia. Critical even. The lawsuits...are, in the opinion of this observer, lawfare; an attempt, as is the messy action against journalist Mary Kostakidis, to muzzle criticism of Israel and its atrocities against the Palestinians." #auspol

Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 3d

The Zionist lawsuits against @marykostakidis.bsky.social John Keane & Nick Riemer are a massive test for free speech in Australia, and costly. We check the claims. Keane kicks off in the morning.
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michaelwest.com.au/zionists-v-k...

Zionists v Keane, Riemer, Kostakidis. Australia's massive test cases for free speech - Michael West

Zionist lawsuits against Mary Kostakidis and Sydney Uni academics John Keane and Nick Riemer are a mighty test case for free speech in Australia

michaelwest.com.au

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Sophie @sophiepointer.bsky.social · 2d

Australians may be surprised to find out that gerrymandering is legal in the US! This redistricting is gerrymandering on steroids and will go some way to understanding how people like Trump get elected.

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 2d

If you read only one democracy story today, make it this one. While legacy media largely skipped the Texas redistricting hearing, Democracy Docket's Jen Rice was there for all 10 days. Her coverage stands out and sheds insight into how the GOP operates -- not only in TX -- but nationally.

In a Federal Courtroom in Texas, Republicans Were Desperate to Keep Details of their Gerrymander Under Wraps

Read about the fight for democracy from activists, elected officials, legal experts and others.

www.democracydocket.com

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Lisa the Antifascist “Leftist”🇦🇺 @lisatellstruth.bsky.social · 2d

Dumb fucking maga wannabe “Senator” Bumble head

Beware #antifa Melbournians!!!!!

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Sophie @sophiepointer.bsky.social · 2d

Hey Siri, what's the opposite of bold?

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Sophie @sophiepointer.bsky.social · 2d

Big bold Labor caves to the top end of town yet again.

Rich can get richer while the poor get minor slop.

#AlboPissWeak

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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 2d

As of now there is nothing Albanese's govt has done that has changed the country in any structural way.

No change at all to how the fundamental debates of the nation are addressed.

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 2d

On this date, Matthew Shephard died 27 years ago. He was beaten, tortured, and left for dead on fence for being gay. Please keep him and his wonderful mother Judy in your thoughts. And let's all work for a world where such horrific things do not happen to anyone. ❤️🏳️‍🌈

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