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Daniel James
@mrdtjames.bsky.social
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Yorta Yorta - Host of the Mission 3RRR FM. Co-host 7am podcast. thespencerstreetend.com.au [email protected] for story tips.
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Daniel James @mrdtjames.bsky.social · 21h
www.theage.com.au/politics/vic...
New poll delivers bleak outlook for ‘terminal’ Battin leadership
Opposition Leader Brad Battin is not facing an imminent leadership challenge, but there is growing momentum to overthrow him.
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Daniel James @mrdtjames.bsky.social · 1d
Victoria’s treaty legislation would be rescinded within 100 days if the state Coalition is elected, it has emerged as parliament returns this week to debate the historic laws.

“If”.

www.theage.com.au/politics/vic...
Coalition pledges to scrap treaty laws if elected as debate reaches parliament
A Coalition government would rescind Victoria’s treaty legislation within 100 days if elected in 2026.
www.theage.com.au
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Daniel James @mrdtjames.bsky.social · 1d
Great show, a breath of fresh air in a time where we all need a laugh. #SamPangTonight
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Daniel James @mrdtjames.bsky.social · 1d
That John Candy doco is lovely and very moving. He seemed like a great guy – like most Canadians are.
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Daniel James @mrdtjames.bsky.social · 1d
Keen to know whether the AFP is investigating Ralph Babet for the batshit crazy shite he spruiks on an hourly basis?
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Daniel James @mrdtjames.bsky.social · 2d
When people cant see themselves reflected in their own democracy, it becomes a problem for democracy itself. open.substack.com/pub/thespenc...
In the Middle of Nowhere
How centrism lost its purpose.
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Leanne Veronica @leanneveronica.bsky.social · 3d
"Tokenism dosesn’t cut it. We’re at a defining moment. Act accordingly."
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Daniel James @mrdtjames.bsky.social · 3d
How centrist politics is letting us down at time when democracy itself is under attack from the extremes. www.thespencerstreetend.com.au/p/in-the-mid...
In the Middle of Nowhere
How centrism lost its purpose and opened the door to the extremes.
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Daniel James @mrdtjames.bsky.social · 3d
How centrist politics is letting us down at time when democracy itself is under attack from the extremes. www.thespencerstreetend.com.au/p/in-the-mid...
In the Middle of Nowhere
How centrism lost its purpose and opened the door to the extremes.
www.thespencerstreetend.com.au
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Daniel James @mrdtjames.bsky.social · 3d
Thanks Lizzy.
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Daniel James @mrdtjames.bsky.social · 3d
How centrist politics is letting us down at time when democracy itself is under attack from the extremes. www.thespencerstreetend.com.au/p/in-the-mid...
In the Middle of Nowhere
How centrism lost its purpose and opened the door to the extremes.
www.thespencerstreetend.com.au
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Daniel James @mrdtjames.bsky.social · 3d
www.thespencerstreetend.com.au/p/in-the-mid...
In the Middle of Nowhere
How centrism lost its purpose and opened the door to the extremes.
www.thespencerstreetend.com.au
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Daniel James @mrdtjames.bsky.social · 4d
With his failure to win the Nobel Peace Prize, Trump will now declare war on Norway for defying him.
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Alison Jones @alisonjones.bsky.social · 4d
www.bbc.com/news/live/c1...

Venezuelan politician Maria Corina Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize
Nobel Peace Prize 2025 live updates: Winner announced after Trump's public campaign
Nominations closed in January but US President Donald Trump has led a public campaign to win the award.
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Daniel James @mrdtjames.bsky.social · 4d
Sportsbet dines with government minister at Labor fundraiser despite calls to reject lobbying from industry Sportsbet dines with government minister at Labor fundraiser despite calls to reject lobbying from industry www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Sportsbet dines with government minister at Labor fundraiser despite calls to reject lobbying from industry
Exclusive: Dinner occurred on the same day that four crossbench MPs held a press conference calling on government to ignore lobbying from gambling industry
www.theguardian.com
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Daniel James @mrdtjames.bsky.social · 6d
Disappointing but not surprising.
Federal government admits handballing truth-telling process as only 'half a person' employed
The Greens have questioned what progress is being made on truth-telling and treaty at a federal level.
www.sbs.com.au
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Daniel James @mrdtjames.bsky.social · 8d
A lovely rumination by Jacinta Parsons on the powers of words, meaning through illness and the inspiration of Jane Goodall www.thespencerstreetend.com.au/p/when-a-fly...
When a fly is not a fly
I am free.
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Daniel James @mrdtjames.bsky.social · 9d
"This is not balance, unless we accept a world where truth is balanced by lies.” open.substack.com/pub/chrished...
The National Press Club of Australia, caving to the Israeli lobby, Cancels My Talk on Our Betrayal of Palestinian Journalists
The National Press Club of Australia cancelled my talk on how the media, by amplifying Israeli lies, have betrayed Palestinian journalists, 278 of whom have been assassinated by Israel.
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Daniel James @mrdtjames.bsky.social · 14d
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Guardian view on catastrophe in Darfur: The world has looked away, but Sudan’s civilians can’t wait any longer | Editorial
Editorial: A brutal war has been fuelled by outside powers. Diplomatic efforts must be intensified
www.theguardian.com
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Daniel James @mrdtjames.bsky.social · 15d
Well done mate.
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Daniel James @mrdtjames.bsky.social · 15d
It’s lovely to have the place opened up like when the weather is like this.
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Daniel James @mrdtjames.bsky.social · 17d
On grief in a time of tumult. www.thespencerstreetend.com.au/p/threads-of...
Threads of Endurance
Grief, resilience, and finding humanity in fractured times
www.thespencerstreetend.com.au
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Daniel James @mrdtjames.bsky.social · 17d
On grief in a time of tumult. www.thespencerstreetend.com.au/p/threads-of...
Threads of Endurance
Grief, resilience, and finding humanity in fractured times
www.thespencerstreetend.com.au
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Daniel James @mrdtjames.bsky.social · 17d
www.thespencerstreetend.com.au/p/threads-of...
Threads of Endurance
Grief, resilience, and finding humanity in fractured times
www.thespencerstreetend.com.au
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Daniel James @mrdtjames.bsky.social · 19d
Tech bros becoming part of the apparatus of oppression.
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Daniel James @mrdtjames.bsky.social · 19d
Electricity generation costs would be up to 50% higher if Australia stuck with coal and gas only www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Electricity generation costs would be up to 50% higher if Australia stuck with coal and gas only
Griffith University experts reveal the 30% increase in consumer power bills since 2021 would have been worse under fossil fuel-only scenario
www.theguardian.com
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