Leo Dwyer
@leodwyer.bsky.social
Old, white, Aussie male. Don't blame me. I'm woke, empathic, and left. Economics and politics sustain me, nature and science thrill me.
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Let’s face it,Pauline Hanson looks a thousand times better in a burka😳😂😂Ian
November 25, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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EXCLUSIVE: An upcoming Melbourne children’s event themed around Mossad’s unethical and illegal “Beeper Operation” has prompted sharp criticism and growing outrage from the public, with Zionist extremist organisers promoting it as a day of “bravery, cunning strategy, and relentless execution.”
MUPPETS OF MOSSAD! Politicians And Police Provide Support To Melbourne's Beeper Bomb-Making Fun Day For Kids | True News Weekly
EXCLUSIVE: An upcoming Melbourne children’s event themed around Mossad’s unethical and illegal “Beeper Operation” has prompted sharp criticism and growing outrage from the public, with Zionist extremi...
truenewsweekly.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:29 AM
EXCLUSIVE: An upcoming Melbourne children’s event themed around Mossad’s unethical and illegal “Beeper Operation” has prompted sharp criticism and growing outrage from the public, with Zionist extremist organisers promoting it as a day of “bravery, cunning strategy, and relentless execution.”
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This is an outstanding piece, despite the hated scrolling web design.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Water is under pressure in the Great Artesian Basin
The Great Artesian Basin covers a fifth of Australia and contains water that has been there for millions of years. Now, decades of extraction are taking their toll and traditional owners are fighting ...
www.abc.net.au
November 24, 2025 at 9:54 AM
This is an outstanding piece, despite the hated scrolling web design.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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To provide safe, quality #childcare, the provider sector must first be nationalised, standardised, and operated directly by govt-employed staff
#auspol
#auspol
November 23, 2025 at 8:57 PM
To provide safe, quality #childcare, the provider sector must first be nationalised, standardised, and operated directly by govt-employed staff
#auspol
#auspol
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A wonderful and powerful Palestinian art exhibition at Newcastle Creator Incubator this evening - Palestinian prisoner Mohammed Al Azzeh together with a team of local artists have produced compelling works highlighting the struggle for a Free Palestine
November 22, 2025 at 11:25 AM
A wonderful and powerful Palestinian art exhibition at Newcastle Creator Incubator this evening - Palestinian prisoner Mohammed Al Azzeh together with a team of local artists have produced compelling works highlighting the struggle for a Free Palestine
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Aboriginal grindstones as old as 32,000 years old have been unearthed in central New South Wales, making Aboriginal people some of the world's oldest bread-makers.
However, like many Aboriginal stories, this story has been ignored and displaced by Australia's colonial narrative.
However, like many Aboriginal stories, this story has been ignored and displaced by Australia's colonial narrative.
'The first breadmakers': Jonathon Jones shines light on our agricultural roots
Known for his drawings, sculptures and installations, proud Wiradjuri / Kamilaroi man Jonathon Jones has returned with 'untitled (walam-wunga.galang)', currently on display at the National Gallery of ...
nit.com.au
November 22, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Aboriginal grindstones as old as 32,000 years old have been unearthed in central New South Wales, making Aboriginal people some of the world's oldest bread-makers.
However, like many Aboriginal stories, this story has been ignored and displaced by Australia's colonial narrative.
However, like many Aboriginal stories, this story has been ignored and displaced by Australia's colonial narrative.
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I call on the Australian government to #RaiseTheRate of all support payments to a living wage.
This would be the single most effective way to lift the productivity, quality of life, and well-being of the whole country.
#CommitToALivingWage
This would be the single most effective way to lift the productivity, quality of life, and well-being of the whole country.
#CommitToALivingWage
November 21, 2025 at 4:00 AM
I call on the Australian government to #RaiseTheRate of all support payments to a living wage.
This would be the single most effective way to lift the productivity, quality of life, and well-being of the whole country.
#CommitToALivingWage
This would be the single most effective way to lift the productivity, quality of life, and well-being of the whole country.
#CommitToALivingWage
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An Oregon pilot program giving cash to homeless youths sees a staggering reduction in homelessness. The program gave participants $1,000 cash payments each month for two years, and at the end of the project's first phase, 91% of participants reported being in stable housing.
Oregon pilot program giving cash to homeless youths sees staggering reduction in homelessness
The state program gave participants $1,000 cash payments each month for two years. At the end of the project's first phase, 91% of participants reported being in stable housing.
www.streetroots.org
November 21, 2025 at 2:35 AM
An Oregon pilot program giving cash to homeless youths sees a staggering reduction in homelessness. The program gave participants $1,000 cash payments each month for two years, and at the end of the project's first phase, 91% of participants reported being in stable housing.
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I'll add it to the mountain.
There's a lot of misinformation out there about the concept of universal basic income. If you want to be well-informed, follow me and learn about what we know from studies in this thread:
bsky.app/profile/scot...
Here's a UBI starter pack too:
bsky.app/profile/scot...
And here's a UBI 101 link:
bsky.app/profile/scot...
Here's a UBI starter pack too:
bsky.app/profile/scot...
And here's a UBI 101 link:
An Introduction to Unconditional Basic Income For All
Why UBI is necessary now and how to get it done
www.scottsantens.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:30 AM
I'll add it to the mountain.
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“The debt of gratitude Australians owe CSIRO for Aeroguard alone can never be repaid. Which is why it’s so alarming to watch its funding – and its people – bleed away,” writes Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director at The Australia Institute.
Read the full op-ed: australiainstitute.org.au/post/who-nee...
Read the full op-ed: australiainstitute.org.au/post/who-nee...
November 21, 2025 at 5:01 AM
“The debt of gratitude Australians owe CSIRO for Aeroguard alone can never be repaid. Which is why it’s so alarming to watch its funding – and its people – bleed away,” writes Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director at The Australia Institute.
Read the full op-ed: australiainstitute.org.au/post/who-nee...
Read the full op-ed: australiainstitute.org.au/post/who-nee...
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You mean the '4 wives accused of not paying child support, compares reproductive care to the Holocaust, accused of excessive force former cop' ?
I'm shocked
I'm shocked
a woman with a surprised look on her face and the words `` pretends to be shocked '' .
Alt: a woman with a surprised look on her face and the words `` pretends to be shocked '' .
media.tenor.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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when I was young, i used to wonder how people like this would fare in life, as they didn't seem suited for gainful employment. it turns out, the internet allowed them to accumulate a massive audience of similar idiots, enriching them and turning them into a presidential advisor
November 20, 2025 at 12:58 AM
when I was young, i used to wonder how people like this would fare in life, as they didn't seem suited for gainful employment. it turns out, the internet allowed them to accumulate a massive audience of similar idiots, enriching them and turning them into a presidential advisor
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Ultrasonic device dramatically speeds harvesting of water from the air news.mit.edu/2025/ultraso...
The system can be paired with any atmospheric water harvesting material to shake out drinking water in minutes instead of hours.
The system can be paired with any atmospheric water harvesting material to shake out drinking water in minutes instead of hours.
November 18, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Ultrasonic device dramatically speeds harvesting of water from the air news.mit.edu/2025/ultraso...
The system can be paired with any atmospheric water harvesting material to shake out drinking water in minutes instead of hours.
The system can be paired with any atmospheric water harvesting material to shake out drinking water in minutes instead of hours.
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www.theguardian.com/news/2025/no...
“Before this money was in the pockets of Commbank shareholders, it was in the bank accounts of Australians on low incomes and it should never have been taken out,” Campbell said.
“His shareholders should never have had it in the first place.
“Before this money was in the pockets of Commbank shareholders, it was in the bank accounts of Australians on low incomes and it should never have been taken out,” Campbell said.
“His shareholders should never have had it in the first place.
CBA boss says repaying ‘excessive fees’ to low-income customers could be seen as taking shareholder money
Commonwealth Bank Australia– which reported a record cash profit of $10.3bn in most recent financial year – charged $270m in ‘excessive fees’ over five years
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:29 AM
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/no...
“Before this money was in the pockets of Commbank shareholders, it was in the bank accounts of Australians on low incomes and it should never have been taken out,” Campbell said.
“His shareholders should never have had it in the first place.
“Before this money was in the pockets of Commbank shareholders, it was in the bank accounts of Australians on low incomes and it should never have been taken out,” Campbell said.
“His shareholders should never have had it in the first place.
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Donald Trump is as soft on crime as he was soft on Stormy.
November 16, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Donald Trump is as soft on crime as he was soft on Stormy.
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NEW: I have obtained, under FOI, a secret Department report that initially recommended the Targeted Compliance Framework - aka, the unlawful "mutual obligations" scheme
It reveals that, like Robodebt, they recklessly built this thing to punish "entitled" frauds who never existed
It reveals that, like Robodebt, they recklessly built this thing to punish "entitled" frauds who never existed
November 16, 2025 at 11:47 PM
NEW: I have obtained, under FOI, a secret Department report that initially recommended the Targeted Compliance Framework - aka, the unlawful "mutual obligations" scheme
It reveals that, like Robodebt, they recklessly built this thing to punish "entitled" frauds who never existed
It reveals that, like Robodebt, they recklessly built this thing to punish "entitled" frauds who never existed
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What’s up with the ‘wrong answers only’ prompt?
November 16, 2025 at 5:27 AM
What’s up with the ‘wrong answers only’ prompt?
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Labor should have addressed right wing bias in Aus media when they first got in. Instead, they’ve left the Murdoch toadies in charge at the abc, and done nothing about the concentration of media ownership.
November 12, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Labor should have addressed right wing bias in Aus media when they first got in. Instead, they’ve left the Murdoch toadies in charge at the abc, and done nothing about the concentration of media ownership.
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What a piece of shit country.
And Albanese wants thousands of these freaks in uniform living here.
And Albanese wants thousands of these freaks in uniform living here.
NEW: The US has deported a longtime Oregon firefighter who was arrested by Border Patrol while deployed at a major wildfire in Washington state.
José Bertin Cruz-Estrada, separated from his family, is speaking out from Mexico for the first time:
“I feel betrayed ... What am I going to do now?"
José Bertin Cruz-Estrada, separated from his family, is speaking out from Mexico for the first time:
“I feel betrayed ... What am I going to do now?"
US firefighter detained on the job speaks out after deportation: ‘I feel betrayed’
Exclusive: Border patrol arrested José Bertin Cruz-Estrada while he was battling a wildfire in Washington. He is now in Mexico, separated from his family in Oregon
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:41 AM
What a piece of shit country.
And Albanese wants thousands of these freaks in uniform living here.
And Albanese wants thousands of these freaks in uniform living here.
Classic Gough!
What a great quote and description of Joh BP!
What a great quote and description of Joh BP!
Australians have always been pragmatic.
No time for Bible-bashing bastards here!
No time for Bible-bashing bastards here!
November 11, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Classic Gough!
What a great quote and description of Joh BP!
What a great quote and description of Joh BP!
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Never forget this most extraordinary rendition of the Whitlam Dismissal from the "Gillies Report" ABC TV
Still thrilled to have been a bit player in the BEST of Australian satire!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jp7f...
Still thrilled to have been a bit player in the BEST of Australian satire!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jp7f...
The Gillies Report Il Dismissale
YouTube video by NockturneSA
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November 11, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Never forget this most extraordinary rendition of the Whitlam Dismissal from the "Gillies Report" ABC TV
Still thrilled to have been a bit player in the BEST of Australian satire!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jp7f...
Still thrilled to have been a bit player in the BEST of Australian satire!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jp7f...
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🎯 "But Labor is still looking to the Liberals for approval on policies where it wants the status quo to continue." The government were given a mandate to change & the list of what most of the community want changed 🐌 🦗 #Auspol
www.thenewdaily.com.au/opinion/2025...
www.thenewdaily.com.au/opinion/2025...
Australian politics 101: Getting the lessons wrong every time
If one thing is true for all mainstream political parties, it’s that they will always learn the wrong lessons.
www.thenewdaily.com.au
November 8, 2025 at 9:38 PM
🎯 "But Labor is still looking to the Liberals for approval on policies where it wants the status quo to continue." The government were given a mandate to change & the list of what most of the community want changed 🐌 🦗 #Auspol
www.thenewdaily.com.au/opinion/2025...
www.thenewdaily.com.au/opinion/2025...
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At the same time that corporate propaganda has taught us to hate being a recipient of social programs, it turns out corporations love NOTHING MORE than being a recipient of federal bailouts & subsidies.
They call it socialism when it benefits the People & Capitalism when it benefits themselves.🧵
They call it socialism when it benefits the People & Capitalism when it benefits themselves.🧵
November 8, 2025 at 10:47 AM
At the same time that corporate propaganda has taught us to hate being a recipient of social programs, it turns out corporations love NOTHING MORE than being a recipient of federal bailouts & subsidies.
They call it socialism when it benefits the People & Capitalism when it benefits themselves.🧵
They call it socialism when it benefits the People & Capitalism when it benefits themselves.🧵