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Founder of Independent Australia (independentaustralia.net).
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Dave Donovan @davrosz.bsky.social · Sep 23
The Tate of Queensland: Right Time Tom, the wheeler dealer mayor, by @independentaus.bsky.social.
In this article we aim to do just three things: first, make an overdue apology; second, provide an important revelation; and third, make an informed prediction.
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The Tate of Queensland: Right Time Tom, the wheeler dealer mayor
Independent Australia makes an important new revelation about the recent purchase of a Gold Coast bowls club site by the City's Mayor.
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Trump is a fascist: We are the resistance
American politics took another dark turn this week. U.S. President Donald Trump has launched a full-frontal assault on democratic norms.
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October 1, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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The next instalment of our important investigation into Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate.
The Tate of Queensland: Right Time Tom, the wheeler dealer mayor from @davrosz.bsky.social

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The Tate of Queensland: Right Time Tom, the wheeler dealer mayor
Independent Australia makes an important new revelation about the recent purchase of a Gold Coast bowls club site by the City's Mayor.
independentaustralia.net
September 24, 2025 at 1:58 AM
davrosz.bsky.social
Fighting Australia’s complicity in genocide — we’ve been here before
~ Davey Heller
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Fighting Australia’s complicity in genocide — we’ve been here before
When governments refuse to act, it has always fallen to workers and communities to halt Australia’s trade in blood.
independentaustralia.net
September 30, 2025 at 11:06 AM
davrosz.bsky.social
The Tate of Queensland: Right Time Tom, the wheeler dealer mayor, by @independentaus.bsky.social.
In this article we aim to do just three things: first, make an overdue apology; second, provide an important revelation; and third, make an informed prediction.
independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...
The Tate of Queensland: Right Time Tom, the wheeler dealer mayor
Independent Australia makes an important new revelation about the recent purchase of a Gold Coast bowls club site by the City's Mayor.
independentaustralia.net
September 23, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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independentaus.bsky.social
Independent Australia makes an important new revelation about the recent purchase of a Gold Coast bowls club site by the City's Mayor.

The Tate of Queensland: Right Time Tom, the wheeler dealer mayor
~ @davrosz.bsky.social
The Tate of Queensland: Right Time Tom, the wheeler dealer mayor
Independent Australia makes an important new revelation about the recent purchase of a Gold Coast bowls club site by the City's Mayor.
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September 23, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Right-wing commentators and think tanks owe the ABS an apology after falsely accusing it of censorship and politicisation over migration data.

Media that accused ABS of censorship and politicisation should apologise
~ @abulrizvi.bsky.social

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Media that accused ABS of censorship and politicisation should apologise
Right-wing commentators and think tanks owe the ABS an apology after falsely accusing it of censorship and politicisation over migration data.
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September 18, 2025 at 6:37 AM
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"...for a small enterprise like IA to commit to pursue an investigation, with all the time, energy and expense, we are usually very sure about our suspicions."
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Why supporting Independent Australia investigations is important
Successful investigations take more than money, resources and shoe soles, they also take public support and big hearts, writes founder David Donovan.
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September 18, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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Successful investigations take more than money, resources and shoe soles, they also take public support and big hearts.

Why supporting Independent Australia investigations is important

@davrosz.bsky.social
Why supporting Independent Australia investigations is important
Successful investigations take more than money, resources and shoe soles, they also take public support and big hearts, writes founder David Donovan.
independentaustralia.net
September 18, 2025 at 7:47 AM
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As protesters rallied to protect Springbrook National Park from a proposed devastating development, the Gold Coast City Council shut the public out and the TV cameras looked the other way.

~ @davrosz.bsky.social

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August 27, 2025 at 4:37 AM
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The latest corruption allegations involving Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate and the threat corruption at this level poses to livelihoods, property and democracy for all Australians.

Bypassing democracy: Gold Coast now bowling for Tate
~ David Donovan and Michelle Pini

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September 4, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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Decades of neglect, spiralling costs and political denial have turned France’s once-vaunted nuclear program into a cautionary tale.

How France’s nuclear dream became a financial nightmare
~ Jean-Luc Porquet

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How France’s nuclear dream became a financial nightmare
Decades of neglect, spiralling costs and political denial have turned France’s once-vaunted nuclear program into a cautionary tale.
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August 22, 2025 at 2:31 AM
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My new piece:
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Trump, Bibi, Putin: The dying of order and the march into madness
Alliances fracture and authoritarians collide, as Trump, Putin and Netanyahu push the world into an unmarked minefield. Dave Donovan issues a stark warning.
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August 20, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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Excellent Easter thoughts on Dutton & the mountain he must climb to crawl out of the Trumpism mire that he has trumpeted for past six months. Thanks @davrosz.bsky.social.
April 19, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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The Coalition's spectacular Election failure demonstrates the waning power of the News Corp-led media cartel.
The decline of the Coalition of Murdoch-led media and rise of the young
~ @davrosz.bsky.social @michellepini.bsky.social
The decline of the Coalition of Murdoch-led media and rise of the young
The Coalition's spectacular Election failure demonstrates the waning power of the News Corp-led media cartel.
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May 29, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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Ok then, you lot. Now that I seem to have been permanently shady banned by Elon Musk merely for mildly alluding to the well-known has a secret love that dare not speak it's name. Goats. And all other furry ungulates, I'm a gonna give this place a go. Who's in this new blues ska gin joints, anyway?
July 14, 2025 at 8:23 AM
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hey Dave. Welcome!
July 14, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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You’ll find us in the #auspol feed
There’s an #AustralianMedia feed too.
If you search in settings #feeds you should find plenty of other good feeds to follow
July 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
davrosz.bsky.social
I wrote this cunning piece on the Sydney march:
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Chris Minns and the Sydney Harbour 'Gaza Streisand effect'
Is it possible that New South Wales State Premier Chris Minns is secretly a strong supporter of justice for the beleaguered residents of war-torn Gaza?
independentaustralia.net
August 8, 2025 at 11:14 AM
davrosz.bsky.social
Very worth reading on Gaza by @independentaus.bsky.social editor @michellepini.bsky.social
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The global 'historic shift' on Gaza genocide
Standing up for human rights in the 2020s is something that moves at a glacial pace.
independentaustralia.net
August 1, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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Well Xomrade @pollywatch.bsky.social - Davo,
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The ultimate Young Player is here
July 3, 2025 at 3:01 AM
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importan report by @michellepini.bsky.social for @independentaus.bsky.social
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SA’s ‘underwater bushfire’ devastating marine life and threatening human health
Dead fish and other marine life in the tens of thousands have washed up on South Australian beaches and there have been multiple reports of people suffering respiratory problems after being exposed...
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July 19, 2025 at 8:30 AM
davrosz.bsky.social
Ok then, you lot. Now that I seem to have been permanently shady banned by Elon Musk merely for mildly alluding to the well-known has a secret love that dare not speak it's name. Goats. And all other furry ungulates, I'm a gonna give this place a go. Who's in this new blues ska gin joints, anyway?
July 14, 2025 at 8:23 AM
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independentaus.bsky.social
Good morning

IA's Quiz is up!

Grab a cuppa & try your luck at our 20-question trivia quiz on current affairs and general knowledge

Good luck!
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QUIZ: IA Interrogates! #10
Take our 20-question quiz and test your general knowledge.
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February 22, 2025 at 9:01 PM
davrosz.bsky.social
Yep, I'm now on BlueSky.
December 30, 2024 at 12:14 PM