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Rex Patrick @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social · 23h

“It is revealing that so many politicians become lobbyists or consultants. Most are short of other skills. They leave with a bucket of turkey grease and a knowledge of which hallways to slide down.” #auspol

A poodle is a dog

Christopher Pyne was still a cabinet minister when he met with EY to discuss taking a job with the consultancy. There was no confusion about the purpose of the meeting.

www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au

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Philippa Bateman @enigmafilm.bsky.social · 1d

So grateful Australians have a senator of integrity @davidpocock.bsky.social to hold the government to account. We hope for transparency but clearly we can’t depend on it #rnbreakfast #auspol

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Rex Patrick @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social · 2d

The independent Centre for Public Integrity handed down its report card into the Albanese Government this week. It doesn’t tell a happy story. #auspol 👉 publicintegrity.org.au/wp-content/u...

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 4d

And I would like to challenge this person to get a real job

Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 4d

Gaines: I want to challenge AOC to a debate.

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Philippa Bateman @enigmafilm.bsky.social · 5d

“ I’ve never seen so many fascists and assholes as there are in film and theatre. Luchino was the sort of cultural predator who would sacrifice anything or anyone for the work.” actor-dies-aged-70

Björn Andrésen, Swedish actor who starred in Death in Venice, dies aged 70

Actor who also starred in Midsommar and became a musician was nicknamed ‘the most beautiful boy in the world’ – a title he struggled with all his life

www.theguardian.com

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Guardian Australia @australia.theguardian.com · 5d

Coalition and Greens scolded for opposing new nature laws by author of key environment report

Graeme Samuel says he is ‘puzzled’ by the opposition’s desire to split the EPBC Act into two parts given his previous interactions with Sussan Ley * Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates * Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Graeme Samuel has urged the Coalition and Greens to set aside grievances with the Albanese government’s new nature laws and support them, avoiding further delays in fixing a system that his landmark review found was broken. The author of the 2021 review of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act issued a stern message to both sides as Labor braces for a political fight to deliver the long-awaited reforms. Continue reading...

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Philippa Bateman @enigmafilm.bsky.social · 5d

Why when 87% of Australians live in cities do the Nats have any sway? #730report

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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 7d

"sell your product to 27m through [NBN] you didn’t pay for, earn billions .. extracted from Australia tax free, and you don’t have to support the local arts industry in return"

@mrrexpatrick.bsky.social US streamers whinging abt local TV film content #auspol
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Burke gets Netflixed. Secret lobbying did the trick for the big streamers - Michael West

Arts Minister Tony Burke promised we'd have Aussie content on our streamed TV services like Netflix. But he’s done nothing except block FOIs

michaelwest.com.au

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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 7d

US streamers claimed (lobbying Tony Burke) that - if he introduced Aus film & TV quotas for local content - it would lead to *less* diversity! (while they are drowning us in American content)
#auspol
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David Pocock @davidpocock.bsky.social · 6d

Australian artists, journalists, authors and researchers create the stories and knowledge that shapes who we are as a nation.

If AI companies want access to their work, they should have to negotiate with copyright holders like anyone else.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

Artists rejoice as Labor rules out copyright carve-out for AI

Labor has ruled out changing copyright laws to give tech giants free rein to train artificial intelligence models on creative works, after the proposition was met with widespread backlash from artists...

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Rex Patrick @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social · 6d

A headline tainted with bias 🫢. The conduct of today’s Govt shouldn’t be ‘excused’ by reference to the conduct of a previous Govt, rather ‘judged’ by reference to standards of good practice and integrity. Do better please @australia.theguardian.com #Journalism #auspol

Liberals accuse Labor of secrecy for withholding PM’s letters to ministers – despite Coalition doing the same

Opposition senator’s FoI request rejected by Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet on national security and cabinet solidarity grounds

www.theguardian.com

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Philippa Bateman @enigmafilm.bsky.social · 6d

Both the Labor Government and the coalition are more than disappointing on their lack of action on #climate emergency and the #environment

So many Australians are with Graeme Samuel in feeling angry about the failure to act. The environment shouldn’t be a political issue

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‘Bitterly disappointed’: Environment report author slams Coalition, Greens | ABC NEWS

YouTube video by ABC News (Australia)

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Philippa Bateman @enigmafilm.bsky.social · 6d

The world, including most Israelis, are very embarrassed that Netanyahu remains the prime minister of Israel.

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Feathers of Oz @feathersofoz.bsky.social · 6d

Today is the last day to submit #aussiebirdcount @birdlifeoz.bsky.social

Help our feathered friends. Count them! It only takes 30 minutes and from wherever you are.

Simple and fun. 🦜🦅🦢🕊️🦆

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Philippa Bateman @enigmafilm.bsky.social · 6d

The enemy of nature, renewables, environment. Matt Canavan blames the “destruction” of the Queensland bush on wind farms.

Says the politician with vested business interests (and family interests) in coal mines and fossil fuels.

He’s right up there with the tobacco lobbyists

#insiders #auspol

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Marquis d’Russell @ashmarquisdrussell.bsky.social · 7d

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This is a brilliant ide, last year the council decided to burn the bush behind us and nearly set fire to the house and burnt a lot of the bush garden we have …they were not that careful…this is a much better way! I’m getting a goat 🐐 for the fire break!

When it comes to fire hazard reduction, could this method actually be the GOAT?

Goats are low-maintenance weed clearers, meadow mowers and bush bashers – and they might just be the secret weapon to future bushfire season preparedness

www.theguardian.com

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Philippa Bateman @enigmafilm.bsky.social · 7d

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The Hollywood Reporter @thr.com · 7d

The Critics Choice Association held its 5th annual Celebration of Latino Cinema & Television in L.A. on Friday, coming at a particularly fraught time for a community that is being specifically targeted by the Trump administration.

America Ferrera Calls on Hollywood to “Find Our Courage” in Current Political Moment: “Be as Brave as the Characters We Write”

The Critics Choice Association held its 5th annual Celebration of Latino Cinema & Television in L.A. on Friday, coming at a particularly fraught time for a community that is being specifically targeted by the Trump administration.

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London Review of Books @lrb.co.uk · 10d

‘To Murch, who has won three Academy Awards and been nominated for six more, film editing is a sensual “full-body” experience: “a kind of dance, a choreography of images and sounds in the flow of time, forged in movement, eventually crystallising into permanence”.’

www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...

John Lahr · Every Blink: Walter Murch makes the cut

The film frame is both Walter Murch’s canvas and his found object. In his editing suite, whether mechanical or digital...

www.lrb.co.uk

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Philippa Bateman @enigmafilm.bsky.social · 11d

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Marquis d’Russell @ashmarquisdrussell.bsky.social · 12d

They are all about to say…” so long and thanks for the fish 🐟 “

Luca @lucagalletti.bsky.social · 12d

Wow, this is SPECTACULAR!

Professional wildlife filmmaker: Domenic Biagini

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Philippa Bateman @enigmafilm.bsky.social · 13d

Too true — i wanted more. Best doc I’ve seen about a director.

www.vulture.com/article/mr-s...

Mr. Scorsese Could Be Twice as Long and It Still Wouldn’t Be Enough

At 287 minutes, the five-part docuseries covers just enough of the filmmaker’s life and career to leave you wanting more.

www.vulture.com

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Republicans Against Trumpism @rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social · 13d

Donald Trump just posted an AI video of himself dumping shit on protesters from a “King Trump” jet.

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Johnny Appleweed @thejohnnyappleweed.bsky.social · 13d

I went to No Kings and met a fellow unicorn.

#NoKings
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 13d

Organizers have reported 7 million attendees at the No Kings events and we’re happy to confirm 7 million and counting! More events are still happening across the country today, so we’ll need additional time to fully certify the final numbers.

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Philippa Bateman @enigmafilm.bsky.social · 13d

So love this

Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 14d

Do you know what a group of frogs is called?

AN ARMY