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Crikey @crikey.com.au · 1h

At this weekend’s anti-immigration rally in Melbourne, police turned their weaponry on left-wing counter protesters. Alex Zucco captured the clashes.

In pictures: Violent police tactics hit left-wing rally, as flag-waving 'March for Australia' wanders Melbourne

Victoria Police succeeded in keeping nationalist and anti-racist demonstrations separate, but only by deploying immense violence against the left-wing rally as clashes erupted around the CBD.

www.crikey.com.au

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@gfelljones.bsky.social @20244202.bsky.social · 3h

Israel intensifies US-backed Gaza bombardment as Hamas exposes ceasefire violations
open.substack.com/pub/palestin...

Israel intensifies US-backed Gaza bombardment as Hamas exposes ceasefire violations

The Israelis conducted 120 aerial raids, targeting 83 locations across the Gaza Strip, and killed 44 Palestinians since dawn.

open.substack.com

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Rosegarden54 @rosegarden54.bsky.social · 9h

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Jeff Turner 🦋🌈🦋🌈@loveneverhate @loveneverhate.bsky.social · Aug 15

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Bob @bobsully12.bsky.social · 1h

So 5eyes is probably 6 or more eyes now . Kick the fuckers out of Pine Gap.

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Paul Eric Scannell @pauleric70.bsky.social · 3h

Wow..Dutch intelligence suspends sharing arrangements with the US after concluding that high level intel was routinely being shared by the White House with their friends in the Kremlin.

Dutch intelligence is smart

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 5h

If you are confident that a boat near Venezuela is carrying drugs, you stop it and board it. That way, you have evidence.

If you don't really care if a boat near Venezuela is carrying drugs, but you just want to kill people, you blow the boat up. That way, the irrelevant evidence is gone.

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Leslea Smith @leslea-kate.bsky.social · 2h

I had to look that up, thinking, "The guy can't be THAT stupid can he?"...

HE CAN BE. LOL!! www.thedailybeast.com/jd-vances-mo...

JD Vance’s Motorcade Hit By Shrapnel From Marine Celebration

The Marine Corps held a live demonstration at Camp Pendleton to celebrate its 250th anniversary.

www.thedailybeast.com

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 3h

The most reckless, stupid administration E-V-E-R. Nothing comes close.

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Jeff Turner 🦋🌈🦋🌈@loveneverhate @loveneverhate.bsky.social · Mar 30

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Viktor 🇵🇸🍉🦘🦘🪃 @viktx.bsky.social · 15h

@albomp.bsky.social
FFS we have increased poverty homeless we sponsor Australian children to be fed and clothed , we have no dental in Medicare our remote communities are struggling. We need back up for bushfire season we need you to stop giving Trump billions of taxpayers money .
RESIGN !

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Tony Cartledge @decentral21.bsky.social · 3d

If you think that it's only a criminally corrupt US congress that rigs the game in their favour, Australia is stepping up to the plate nicely. Don't stand for this #auspol

The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 3d

"There's several reasons to be concerned by the donation reform changes, they make elections less fair."

"The restrictions on spending in an individual seat fall much more heavily on an independent candidate than they do on a political party."

#auspol @browne90.bsky.social

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 1d

Sir David Attenborough, the British documentarian and naturalist, became the oldest person to win a Daytime Emmy on Friday at age 99. He beat the record set last year by Dick Van Dyke. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/18/a...

David Attenborough sitting in front of a row of greenery and smiling slightly. A headline reads: "David Attenborough Becomes Oldest Daytime Emmy Winner at 99." Photo by Jane Barlow/Press Association, via Associated Press.

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Paul Eric Scannell @pauleric70.bsky.social · 1d

The largest dinosaur weighed around 85 tons.

Some male blue whales weigh as much as 200 tons.

A blue whale's heart is 6 feet wide and weighs 400 lbs.

The largest animal that ever lived.

Thanks to human activity we are causing their extinction 💔💔💔🤬

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Bob @bobsully12.bsky.social · 19h

Well, he was quick to kiss the Murdoch one.

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John Cusack @johncusack.bsky.social · 22h

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Rosie de Kat 🌱🍉🍉 @rosiedekat.bsky.social · 19h

I hope I live long enough to see this lot hauled before The Hague charged with war crimes #auspol

All the way with Donald J. Albo supporting mass murder - Michael West

Australia is murdering people and threatening democracy. That’s the reality of Anthony Albanese kissing Donald Trump’s ring this week.

michaelwest.com.au

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 22h

The world joined us and said, “No Kings.”

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3wombats @3wombats.bsky.social · 21h

You can either march against racism or march with racists . Sad that those in The March
For Australia don’t march for all Australians just the white ones

ABC News Bot (unofficial) @abcnewsbot.bsky.social · 1d

Demonstrators are gathering in cities across the country today, with March for Australia rallies sparking counter protests. Follow live.

LIVE: Anti-immigration rallies and counter protests held across the country with lower numbers

Demonstrators are gathering in cities across the country today, with March for Australia rallies sparking counter protests. Follow live.

www.abc.net.au

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@gfelljones.bsky.social @20244202.bsky.social · 21h

US BULLIES WHOLE AREA. .

Viktor 🇵🇸🍉🦘🦘🪃 @viktx.bsky.social · 1d

@australianlabor.bsky.social
@albomp.bsky.social
Your mate Trump murdering fishermen from Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹

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Viktor 🇵🇸🍉🦘🦘🪃 @viktx.bsky.social · 1d

#FreePalestine

FlyingEagle @johndavidson66.bsky.social · 1d

What if I told you zionists who travel from New York to the middle east to steal homes also happen to be the worst landlords in New York?

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darren32359.bsky.social @darren32359.bsky.social · 1d

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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 23h

Volunteer sport is a major positive for children, building friendships and engagement with their community. Please read and consider signing this petition to Penrith City Council to ensure basketball continues to be accessible for families in Penrith. #basketball #Penrith #community
c.org/jJBPHDbrbB

Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?

Let Penrith Play: Accessible Basketball Facilities for our community

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Rowdy Rebel @rowdyrebel.bsky.social · 2d

Walking amongst you all, USA.

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LillianDCA @lillianorlando.bsky.social · 22h

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