Ann
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Bad things happen when good men stay silent
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Former independents launch high court challenge to electoral laws they say favour Labor and Coalition
Former independents launch high court challenge to electoral laws they say favour Labor and Coalition
Contentious changes to fundraising rules will keep politics a ‘cosy table’ for major parties, Zoe Daniel and Rex Patrick say
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Two former independents have launched a high court challenge to new electoral laws, accusing the major parties of rigging campaign finance rules to ensure federal politics remains a “cosy table for two”.
The former Goldstein MP Zoe Daniel and former independent senator for South Australia Rex Patrick claim features of the regime “unlevel” the playing field for smaller players and are unconstitutional.
The Albanese government struck a deal with the Coalition ahead of the May election to overhaul federal donation laws with the aim of stripping big money out of politics. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 15, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Former independents launch high court challenge to electoral laws they say favour Labor and Coalition
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Could all the American influencers pushing in tandem for more guns in Australian just Fuck. The. Hell. Off. Thank you.
December 14, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Could all the American influencers pushing in tandem for more guns in Australian just Fuck. The. Hell. Off. Thank you.
Great advice! Worth reading 🙏
For me, walking & observing all the wonderful gardens. Jacarandas & gardinas are doing their thing in Naarm ATM.
Music, gardening and creating in the kitchen for the festive season also calms my mind.
Hug your love ones.
Tell them you love them ♥️
For me, walking & observing all the wonderful gardens. Jacarandas & gardinas are doing their thing in Naarm ATM.
Music, gardening and creating in the kitchen for the festive season also calms my mind.
Hug your love ones.
Tell them you love them ♥️
It might seem like trite advice, but I’ve been wrangling PTSD for 25 years- stop refreshing the headlines. Acknowledge that that your anger is helplessness wrapped in fear. Eat. If you can’t stomach food- a protein shake (vanilla up and go is my go to). 2/
December 15, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Great advice! Worth reading 🙏
For me, walking & observing all the wonderful gardens. Jacarandas & gardinas are doing their thing in Naarm ATM.
Music, gardening and creating in the kitchen for the festive season also calms my mind.
Hug your love ones.
Tell them you love them ♥️
For me, walking & observing all the wonderful gardens. Jacarandas & gardinas are doing their thing in Naarm ATM.
Music, gardening and creating in the kitchen for the festive season also calms my mind.
Hug your love ones.
Tell them you love them ♥️
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"While the victims of the massacre at Bondi Beach were still bleeding, Benjamin Netanyahu - architect of the genocide in Palestine - blamed Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese."
Butt out, Netanyahu
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/butt-out-of-...
Butt out, Netanyahu
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/butt-out-of-...
Butt out Netanyahu. Ugly political point-scoring follows Bondi Beach tragedy - Michael West
Israel’s Prime Minister should butt out of Australian politics. The tragedy at Bondi Beach must not be exploited for political points.
michaelwest.com.au
December 15, 2025 at 12:45 AM
"While the victims of the massacre at Bondi Beach were still bleeding, Benjamin Netanyahu - architect of the genocide in Palestine - blamed Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese."
Butt out, Netanyahu
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/butt-out-of-...
Butt out, Netanyahu
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/butt-out-of-...
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Basic income has been shown time and again to reduce crime.
Elon Musk is Wrong About Basic Income and Crime: Here is the Pile of Evidence He Ignored
Why Elon Musk is wrong about the Finland experiment, and why we must stop ignoring the massive body of evidence that proves poverty is a policy choice that drives crime
scottsantens.substack.com
December 13, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Basic income has been shown time and again to reduce crime.
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“Electric cars are no more dangerous for pedestrians than petrol and diesel models, researchers find.”
They’re also no safer. Which reminds us that “better cars” aren’t the main answer to the consequences of cars. The main answer is fewer (and smaller) cars driven less frequently in better cities.
They’re also no safer. Which reminds us that “better cars” aren’t the main answer to the consequences of cars. The main answer is fewer (and smaller) cars driven less frequently in better cities.
EVs 'just as safe for pedestrians'
Electric vehicles (EVs) are no more dangerous to pedestrians than traditional petrol or diesel cars, according to a new study.
www.leeds.ac.uk
December 14, 2025 at 8:43 PM
“Electric cars are no more dangerous for pedestrians than petrol and diesel models, researchers find.”
They’re also no safer. Which reminds us that “better cars” aren’t the main answer to the consequences of cars. The main answer is fewer (and smaller) cars driven less frequently in better cities.
They’re also no safer. Which reminds us that “better cars” aren’t the main answer to the consequences of cars. The main answer is fewer (and smaller) cars driven less frequently in better cities.
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Tell the banks to fund the industries of the future - not gas, coal and oil knittingnannas.org/2025/12/15/a...
Action of the Week 15 Dec 2025
We’ve come to expect scandals in the banking sector – a Royal Commission seven years ago confirmed our worst fears, and the stories of misconduct and corruption keep on coming.
knittingnannas.org
December 14, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Tell the banks to fund the industries of the future - not gas, coal and oil knittingnannas.org/2025/12/15/a...
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If you need support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 14.
If you’re a young person who needs support, call Kids Helpline on 1800 551 80.
If you’re a young person who needs support, call Kids Helpline on 1800 551 80.
December 14, 2025 at 12:14 PM
If you need support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 14.
If you’re a young person who needs support, call Kids Helpline on 1800 551 80.
If you’re a young person who needs support, call Kids Helpline on 1800 551 80.
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Absolutely! Remember to that many of today’s hero’s were immigrants and overseas visitors. The guy who disarmed one gunmen is identified by media as Ahmed - a fruit shop owner. Hero!
December 14, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Absolutely! Remember to that many of today’s hero’s were immigrants and overseas visitors. The guy who disarmed one gunmen is identified by media as Ahmed - a fruit shop owner. Hero!
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Let’s all await factual information and not jump on any passing speculation bandwagons, eh, folks?
#auspol #BondiShooting
#auspol #BondiShooting
December 14, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Let’s all await factual information and not jump on any passing speculation bandwagons, eh, folks?
#auspol #BondiShooting
#auspol #BondiShooting
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Crowlympics
December 14, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Crowlympics
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Penny Evans, ceramic artist in Australia who creates works that embody her Indigenous Kamilaroi/Gomeroi cultural heritage #WomensArt
December 14, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Penny Evans, ceramic artist in Australia who creates works that embody her Indigenous Kamilaroi/Gomeroi cultural heritage #WomensArt
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American customs. Today’s Age cartoon.
December 13, 2025 at 9:51 PM
American customs. Today’s Age cartoon.
Always worth reading! 👏👏👏
When rules and reality collide, there's only one winner – not us (plus some future senate fun)
www.thenewdaily.com.au/opinion/2025...
www.thenewdaily.com.au/opinion/2025...
When rules and reality collide, there's only one winner – not us
That’s the thing about politics. It’s all in the rules because those who benefit from it all, write the rules.
www.thenewdaily.com.au
December 13, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Always worth reading! 👏👏👏
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“Dutch people cycle an average of 2.6km each per day. If this pattern was replicated worldwide, annual carbon emissions would drop by 686 million tonnes.
This mammoth figure exceeds the entire carbon footprint of most countries, including the UK, Canada, Saudi Arabia and Australia.” @euronews.com
This mammoth figure exceeds the entire carbon footprint of most countries, including the UK, Canada, Saudi Arabia and Australia.” @euronews.com
Cycling like the Dutch would slash the world’s carbon footprint
If everybody cycled like the Dutch, we could offset the UK or Australia’s entire carbon footprint.
www.euronews.com
December 13, 2025 at 10:01 PM
“Dutch people cycle an average of 2.6km each per day. If this pattern was replicated worldwide, annual carbon emissions would drop by 686 million tonnes.
This mammoth figure exceeds the entire carbon footprint of most countries, including the UK, Canada, Saudi Arabia and Australia.” @euronews.com
This mammoth figure exceeds the entire carbon footprint of most countries, including the UK, Canada, Saudi Arabia and Australia.” @euronews.com
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And how did that work out?
December 13, 2025 at 7:37 AM
And how did that work out?
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"I’ve said this before, but it bears repeating," writes Martin McKenzie-Murray. "Fuck FIFA." satpa.pe/lwF9MA1
FIFA awards Trump a free kick
The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw was a stunning own goal of self-love and sycophancy with a Trumped-up ‘peace prize’ – all in the service of further monetising the world game.
satpa.pe
December 13, 2025 at 6:12 AM
"I’ve said this before, but it bears repeating," writes Martin McKenzie-Murray. "Fuck FIFA." satpa.pe/lwF9MA1
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And Australia tightly clasped hands held w US? What are they doing?
December 13, 2025 at 12:11 AM
And Australia tightly clasped hands held w US? What are they doing?
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... and to all of the bozos demanding that bikes be regulated, licensed and taxed, if we taxed on the basis of road wear/damage & danger to human lives, small cars $100, big cars $200-400 SUVs $300-800 pickup trucks $10,000, larger pickup trucks $60,000, bicycles $.10.
“For half a century, a litany of federal policies has favored large SUVs & trucks, pushing automakers & buyers toward larger models. Instead of counteracting #CarBloat thru regulation, policymakers have subtly encouraged it. That has been a boon for car companies but a disaster for everyone else.”
The reckless policies that helped fill our streets with ridiculously large cars
Dangerous, polluting SUVs and pickup trucks took over America. Lawmakers are partly to blame.
www.vox.com
December 12, 2025 at 7:47 PM
... and to all of the bozos demanding that bikes be regulated, licensed and taxed, if we taxed on the basis of road wear/damage & danger to human lives, small cars $100, big cars $200-400 SUVs $300-800 pickup trucks $10,000, larger pickup trucks $60,000, bicycles $.10.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene proposes a total ban on gender-affirming care for minors
trans-express.lgbt/p...
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
trans-express.lgbt/p...
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
Marjorie Taylor Greene proposes a total ban on gender-affirming care for minors
The Advocate reports that Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has secured a House vote on her bill to criminalize gender‑affirming care for transgender youth, scheduled for December 17, 2025.
Republican...
trans-express.lgbt
December 12, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Marjorie Taylor Greene proposes a total ban on gender-affirming care for minors
trans-express.lgbt/p...
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
trans-express.lgbt/p...
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
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It's not at all staggering just how authoritarian, right-wing, gaslighty and pro-establishment this ALP government is. That's long been the trajectory. What's staggering is that so many people refuse to see it.
December 11, 2025 at 12:11 AM
It's not at all staggering just how authoritarian, right-wing, gaslighty and pro-establishment this ALP government is. That's long been the trajectory. What's staggering is that so many people refuse to see it.