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@lizglab.bsky.social @lizglab.bsky.social · 3h

The covert flights are continuing — with another flight from Sydney to Israel late last week.

More info….
www.instagram.com/p/DPxY8xdErx...

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@lizglab.bsky.social @lizglab.bsky.social · 10h

Most economics departments in universities don't seem to have noticed that we live on a finite planet!

Replace infinite growth with ecological economics.

Doughnut economics is one framework that can be used.
The place to study in Australia is modernmoneylab.org.au/courses/?fbc...

Global Donut Days 2025 | DEAL

Join us 14-17 October to celebrate and inspire local action and global connection with Doughnut Economics

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Rum Court Rules @courtrum.bsky.social · 16h

Just another #COP_OUT

Canberrans against coal and gas @cbrvscoalandgas.bsky.social · 2d

Oil, gas, and coal are responsible for 75% of greenhouse gas emissions and 90% of CO2 emissions. UNEP assesses that countries are on track to expand fossil fuel production to levels that would result in 110% more emissions than what might keep us within 1.5C

thebulletin.org/2023/12/at-c...

At COP28, Vanuatu and Tuvalu lead the call for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty to address climate crisis

If global leaders can’t agree on a course of action to phase out fossil fuels, countries should do so independently by signing on to a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty.

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Gavin Miller @glmiller.bsky.social · 16h

JQ: 'Australia needs a new strategic vision.' 😂: will never happen as long as duopoly/cartel parties hoodwink the country.

theconversation.com/if-governmen...

If government bailouts of companies are the new normal, we need a better strategic vision

It’s one thing to abandon the dogmas of neoliberalism. It’s quite another to develop a coherent alternative.

theconversation.com

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The Cathy Wilcox @cathywilcox.bsky.social · 17h

The lights on the hill.
My @smh @theage cartoon.

Single frame. Parliament House Canberra by night - with bright neon signs saying “AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENTARY SPORTS CLUB” “PLAY TO WIN - ACCESS” “TRY YOUR LUCK” “PAY TO PLAY” “‘RESPONSIBLE’ LOBBYING AUSTRALIA”

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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 1d

Didn't even have the bottle to stick with changes to super that affected only the wealthiest 0.5%.

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@lizglab.bsky.social @lizglab.bsky.social · 1d

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@gfelljones.bsky.social @20244202.bsky.social · 1d

This bloke can't even smile without baring his teeth. . .

Mani Isna La 🇨🇺 🇵🇸 🕊️ 🪶 #IndigenousLivesMatter @maniisnala.bsky.social · 1d

Israeli Officials Are Openly Saying They Plan To Resume Attacks On Gaza
www.caitlinjohnst.one/p/israeli-of...

Israeli Officials Are Openly Saying They Plan To Resume Attacks On Gaza

Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley):

www.caitlinjohnst.one

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 1d

This sums up their lying perfectly www.meidasplus.com/p/this-weeke...

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marque lawyers @marquelawyers.com.au · 1d

On the upside, the AFP may learn what a metaphor is and how to spell it

Guardian Australia @australia.theguardian.com · 1d

AFP investigates Lidia Thorpe’s claim she would ‘burn down’ Parliament House

Senator says her words at Melbourne pro-Gaza rally were ‘a metaphor’ and the reaction to them ‘mock outrage’ that distracts from Palestinian suffering * Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates * Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The Australian federal police has said it is investigating whether independent senator Lidia Thorpe’s claim to a pro-Palestinian rally in Melbourne that she would “burn down” Parliament House has breached legislation. Thorpe told the rally on Sunday: “We stand with you every day, and we will fight every day, and we will turn up every day, and if I have to burn down Parliament House to make a point … I am not there to make friends.” Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

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marque lawyers @marquelawyers.com.au · 1d

Albo's philosophy of government: steady as she doesn't go

Government offers major concessions on proposed super tax increase

The government has bowed to pressure on its superannuation tax policy, one of the few revenue-raising measures it had promised, two years on from when it was first announced.

www.abc.net.au

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@lizglab.bsky.social @lizglab.bsky.social · 1d

Australian Prime Minister Gough Whitlam directly states he was BLACKMAILED by Zionists to support Israel during the 1973 Arab-Israeli war.

Whitlam maintained a policy of strict neutrality.
Some say he was ousted in an Anglo-American CIA coup in 1975.
www.tiktok.com/@theartofbei...

Australian Prime Minister Gough Whitlam directly states he was BLACKMAILED by Zionists to support Israel during the 1973 Arab-Israeli war. Whitlam maintained a policy of strict neutrality. What happen...

TikTok video by David Hollis

www.tiktok.com

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Charles Keener @charleskeener.bsky.social · 1d

caitlinjohnstone.com.au/2025/10/13/i...

Israeli Officials Are Openly Saying They Plan To Resume Attacks On Gaza

Israel’s top officials are openly declaring that they intend to terminate the Gaza ceasefire after they get their hostages back.

caitlinjohnstone.com.au

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Michael Taylor @ausindimedia.bsky.social · 1d

“The number of people living in poverty in Australia has increased to 1 in 7, according to a new ACOSS and UNSW report released today at the start of Anti-Poverty Week.”

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Poverty increases to 1 in 7 people: New report

ACOSS and UNSW Media Release The number of people living in poverty in Australia has increased to 1 in 7, according to a new ACOSS and UNSW report released today at the start of Anti-Poverty [...]

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@lizglab.bsky.social @lizglab.bsky.social · 1d

If Labor actually cared about our youth they would develop their resilience, not impose a damaging, nonsensical ban.

Like Finland, which has classes helping them to spot fake news etc. edition.cnn.com/interactive/...

LGBTQIA+ advocates say social media ban will 'cut off' regional queer teens

LGBTIQA+ advocates are concerned the social media ban will have a significant impact on queer youth in regional and remote areas of Australia. They say there are not enough offline, physical supports ...

www.abc.net.au

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@lizglab.bsky.social @lizglab.bsky.social · 1d

The Govt has spent $600K on lawyers to keep early warnings signals of Snowy 2.0 cost blowouts from the public. With the matter now in Federal Court, the price of this secrecy to our public money will likely avalanche to >$1M.

Another example of incompetence & corruption from both major parties.

Snowy 2.0 legal cost avalanche - more public money spent hushing more public information - Michael West

The Government confessed to the Senate it spent $600K on lawyers to stop Snowy 2.0 cost and schedule blowouts from being made public.

michaelwest.com.au

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@lizglab.bsky.social @lizglab.bsky.social · 1d

If we want kids to be resilient, just do what they do in Finland.
They have classes helping them spot fake news etc. edition.cnn.com/interactive/...

Finland is winning the war on fake news. Other nations want the blueprint

Russia's neighbor has developed a plan for countering misinformation. Can it be exported to the rest of the world?

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Lilly @lillyull.bsky.social · 1d

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

University staff outraged as high-paid consultants work on redundancies

As Western Sydney University prepares to shed hundreds of staff due to its dire finances, leaked documents reveal it is paying consultants as much as $2,850 a day.

www.abc.net.au

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Louise Milligan @milliganreports.bsky.social · 1d

Watch reporter John Lyons’ story Chasing Trump’s Billions, on #4Corners ABC TV tonight 8.30 AEST & support public interest #journalism. Via YouTube for international viewers. This story famously led Donald #Trump to threaten John’s questions were “hurting Australia”.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

As Trump's wealth skyrockets, accusations of conflicts of interest mount

Donald Trump's wealth has skyrocketed since his return to the White House nine months ago, leading to accusations that he is profiting from the presidency.

www.abc.net.au

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@lizglab.bsky.social @lizglab.bsky.social · 1d

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Historyfeels

The original Monopoly was invented by a woman in 1904 to highlight the dangers of unchecked capitalism, she was told her concept was too complex, then the idea was stolen. Long before Monopoly...

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@lizglab.bsky.social @lizglab.bsky.social · 2d

"The Nobel Peace Prize isn't political."

Recent Nobel Peace Prize Winners:

- 2021: Dmitry Muratov, Russian opposition
- 2022: Ales Bialiatsky, Belarusian opposition
- 2023: Narges Mohammadi, Iranian opposition
- 2025: Maria Korina, Venezuelan opposition

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