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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 17h

It’s the Feds making Portland look like a war zone— not the protesters.

And honestly, these protesters are brilliant. They’re flipping the whole authoritarian cosplay on its ass!

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Denise Shrivell @deniseshrivell.bsky.social · 17h

Getting involved in local politics with others in my community is one of the best things I've ever done.

Remember - no one is coming to save us but us. We all have a role to play. Time to step up!

Please sign up to get involved in a local group in your community #auspol

Denise Shrivell @deniseshrivell.bsky.social · 17h

Whenever I'm feeling anxious (a lot right now) - I reflect on what more I can do - & know that the solutions to the events we see here & OS are to go local

There are Voices of type groups across Aust to get involved with & make a difference #auspol

Find your group here > tinyurl.com/mr4buy48

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🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ 🍉 @chrishehim.bsky.social · 17h

The worry about the Coalition lurching further to the right is that Labor will also lurch right to fill that vacant void. #auspol

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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 17h

Thing is, no one else from The Godfather could have been in Annie Hall, let alone be a lead character. She had absolute range.

Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 20h

An absolute giant of cinema. #RIP

www.theguardian.com/film/2025/oc...

Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of Annie Hall and The Godfather, dies aged 79

The legendary actor best known for her many collaborations with Woody Allen, as well as films including Reds, The First Wives Club and Book Club, has died

www.theguardian.com

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IrmaGherd @irmagherd.bsky.social · 17h

Pure genius Pup.

Pup Fiction @pupfiction.bsky.social · 18h

BREAKING
Anthony Albanese approves 50 million dollar funding for new wing of the Australian War Memorial to honour those who served in the Conflicts of Interest.
The collection is expected to include a display of at least 16 of Paul Brereton’s hats
#auspol

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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 17h

Heading in on the train now to
Palestine Action Group's
Nationwide March for Palestine
Sunday 12 October 1pm
Hyde Park North, Sydney
Note: The march will be along George St to Belmore Park. #auspol
#FreePalestine #SanctionIsrael

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Denise Shrivell @deniseshrivell.bsky.social · 1d

Many are going to very disappointed and dismayed when they find out the truth about the #nobelwarprize recipient - as I was 😞😞😩 #auspol #NobelPeacePrize

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bronte lee @brontelee.bsky.social · 1d

maple and i just unloaded the kiln and i have to ask myself why did i pick pottery out of all the art forms. why did i pick the one that destroys you in new and unexpected ways 60-70% of the time

#pottersaurus #heysaurus #pottery #ceramics #studiodoodle

a scruffy brown labradoodle sitting on a concrete floor looking up at the camera

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Jonathan Green @greenj.bsky.social · 1d

Wish we could find a seperate planet for these arseholes …

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The Saturday Paper @thesaturdaypaper.com.au · 1d

Warnings about how to avoid a paper trail that might later be accessed by an FOI request are part of the induction kit for new political staffers. Even the acronym has its own crude nickname in the ministerial wing: “FOI. Fuck Off Idiot.” satpa.pe/zPB9QFA

Inside Albanese’s FOI reforms: ‘He hates transparency’

Labor’s reforms to freedom of information laws are opposed by every public submission made to the Senate, with the government’s record on secrecy worse than Scott Morrison’s.

satpa.pe

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Jamal abu hashem🇵🇸 @jamalzuhir.bsky.social · 1d

Honestly, it’s exhausting that people think Gazans should only ask for help to survive to eat, to stay alive but not to dream, to study, or to rebuild their lives. Wanting education, safety, and a future isn’t greed. It’s being human.

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Lisa the Antifascist “Leftist”🇦🇺 @lisatellstruth.bsky.social · 1d

Jan Waldron

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Dumbe Blonde @dumbeblonde.bsky.social · 1d

Australians rejected Dutton so they didn’t get the Liberal Party and instead they got the Liberal Party

The Saturday Paper @thesaturdaypaper.com.au · 1d

Warnings about how to avoid a paper trail that might later be accessed by an FOI request are part of the induction kit for new political staffers. Even the acronym has its own crude nickname in the ministerial wing: “FOI. Fuck Off Idiot.” satpa.pe/zPB9QFA

Inside Albanese’s FOI reforms: ‘He hates transparency’

Labor’s reforms to freedom of information laws are opposed by every public submission made to the Senate, with the government’s record on secrecy worse than Scott Morrison’s.

satpa.pe

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Keith Olbermann @olbermann.bsky.social · 19h

So if Russ Vought and Bob Kennedy were deliberately trying on behalf of an enemy to sicken and kill Americans by destroying the public health structure - what would they be doing differently?

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24Hours Ukraine @24hoursukraine.bsky.social · 1d

🇬🇧🇺🇦President Zelenskyy: I spoke with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer.

We discussed the possible participation of the UK in the PURL initiative. It is a robust initiative that significantly helps to strengthen our positions.

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Collateral Damage @coldamage.bsky.social · 1d

The Nobel peace prize had lost its credibility when people like Kissinger and Obama got it. Why is it newsworthy to even talk about it anymore? #FreePalestine #GazaHolocaust

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Ewart, Dave @davidewart.bsky.social · 2d

Every Russian missile and every Russian attack drone also contain parts that are still being supplied to Russia from Western countries and various countries close to Russia," Zelenskyy said in his Monday address.

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Kent Parkstreet, Laird of Doofus @kentparkskeet.bsky.social · 2d

Your pictures of Scotland: Photographs from around the country

A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.

www.bbc.com

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Independent Media Australia. @indymediaaus.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 2d

Van Jones and the moral vacancy of American commentary on Gaza https://johnmenadue.com/post/2025/10/van-jones-and-the-moral-vacancy-of-american-commentary-on-gaza #auspol

Van Jones and the moral vacancy of American commentary on Gaza

The US pundit’s dead Gaza baby joke was not a slip of the tongue, but a window into a media culture that trivialises Palestinian suffering and deflects responsibility.

johnmenadue.com

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Kate-Eviva @kate-eviva.bsky.social · 1d

Invading other nations and committing #genocide used to be a crime. Also creating dangerous situations that cause harm, lying and stealing were against the 10 commandments. Now all
is OK for some Western governments including the #federal Australian government. What has happened? #auspol

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Peggy Sanders @peggysanders.bsky.social · 1d

That’s exactly what has happened.

It’s become blindingly obvious that the Albanese Labor government has no intention whatsoever of governing in the workers, people’s interests. Owned by vested interests.

There is no longer any excuse given the huge majority gained at May 2025 election.

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Harry @harro93.bsky.social · 3d

Remember when people thought Albanese was just being cautious in his first term? Build political capital for real reform later. Then they annihilated the LNP to gain a second term and people thought he would start spending that capital

Instead he’s highlighted how bad the major parties have become

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Suchita V Smith @suchitavsmith.bsky.social · 3d

Labor is ignoring the will of the people, who overwhelmingly voted against the LNP and voted in the independents and Greens. The majority want progressive policies, especially on the environment, not going backwards with the LNP.

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Suchita V Smith @suchitavsmith.bsky.social · 3d

Anything but work with the Greens

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John Kennedy @john-in-geraldton.bsky.social · 3d

Yet another demonstration that Labor is not independent, but simply a partner in the Duopoly. This IS NOT in the interest of Australians.

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