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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 1h

This Christian priest was asked "If the mosques in Gaza are all bombed who will issue the call to prayer?" He replied "If the mosques in Gaza are all bombed and there's no muezzin in Gaza, I will raise the call to prayer at the appropriate time for my Muslim brothers as an honour to them." #SaveGaza

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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 11h

Sadly, I agree with you on all of these points.

Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 13h

Dear ABC News,
Why do you refer to Israeli hostages yet Palestinian prisoners? The word prisoner implies they've committed a crime. Yet you know almost all of the Palestinians were held w/o charge, trial or conviction. Words matter. Hostages on both sides. #Israel #Palestine #JournalismMatters

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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 14h

There's an intriguing contrast between AUS political posts on TikTok: Labor Govt MPs are posting cringeworthy smug ScoMo-style videos boasting of the Albo Govt's "achievements" or sarcastic jibes at the Libs. Greens & Ind MPs post clips from Senate Est. or clear, informed policy remarks. 🤔 #auspol

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Nathan Kalman-Lamb @nkalamb.bsky.social · 23h

Front page of Scottish newspaper The National today.

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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 23h

Superb ABC #MediaWatch tonight. @lintonbesser.bsky.social explored the #Gaza ceasefire & Trump's hopes for the #NobelPeacePrize. Astonishing piece on the conflict of interest of a NewsCorp motoring journalist. Disturbing piece on the Govt's opposition to FOI. #auspol
iview.abc.net.au/show/media-w...

Media Watch: Monday 13/10/2025

Trump's involvement in the Gaza ceasefire deal coincides with the Nobel Peace Prize announcement. A top motoring journalist at The Australian with a car marketing side hustle. Plus proposed changes to...

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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 1d

Russia invades Ukraine.
Banned by FIFA.
Banned by Eurovision.
Israel commits genocide in Gaza.
NOT banned by FIFA.
NOT banned by Eurovision. 😠
#SlavaUkraini 🇺🇦 #FreePalestine 🇵🇸

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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 1d

Dear PM @albomp.bsky.social
It would appear Gaza also has a housing crisis. Care to tweet some inane smug self-praise comment about THAT?! #auspol #GazaGenocide #HousingCrisis

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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 1d

Does anyone remember that political cartoon with PM Keating (and mates) in a phonebooth sniggering as Bronwyn Bishop (on her mobile) told reporters "Sorry, that's just another of my many anonymous supporters encouraging me to run for the Liberal Party leadership." 😏 #auspol #AndrewHastie #LibSpill

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dr-ian.bsky.social @dr-ian.bsky.social · 1d

Gambling advertising reform? Crickets.
Whistleblower reform?
Crickets.
Job seeker reform?
Crickets.
Gas exports reform?
Crickets.
Lobbyists in APH reform?
Crickets.
Openness and transparency?
Crickets.

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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 1d

The convos on the pre-emptive silencing of dissent (Hedges) or opposition (Pocock) and the "shop-front NACC" were excellent. The convo on the impact of capitalism on the unions' engagement with protesting important issues was excellent. The entire ep was superb. 🙏 #SundayShot #auspol

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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 1d

I'm genuinely irked by the AUS Labor Govt MPs posting cringeworthy TikToks boasting about the Albanese Labor Govt. They're giving such strong ScoMo empty announcement vibes. Plus they're noticeably silent on all the things Labor ISN'T doing. Ugh. 😔 #auspol

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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 1d

ICYMI: Yesterday's Sunday Shot with @davemilbo.bsky.social @boganintel.bsky.social @grogsgamut.bsky.social and @ronnisalt.bsky.social is outstanding. Topics: #Gaza ceasefire, the NPC's cancellation of Chris Hedges, Parliamentary Sports Club, the #NACC. And more. #auspol youtu.be/lcYUot1qnNs?...

The Sunday Shot - October 12 - Ronni Salt, Greg Jericho, Joel Jenkins, Dave Milner

YouTube video by The Sunday Shot

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Wendy Harmer @wendyharmer.bsky.social · 1d

If you don't fear for what awaits the world's children ... you haven't been paying attention.

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Coral reefs at risk of mass dieback as global warming reaches tipping point

An international report from climate scientists suggests tipping points for coral reefs have been reached, putting them at risk of dieback.

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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 1d

During its #GazaGenocide, Israel has:
• left poisoned tinned food as bait
• left booby-traps in children's toys
• used quadcopters broadcasting the sounds of children crying. When adults come to investigate, the drones kill them. #IsraeliTerrorism

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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 1d

I often wonder: if Kamala Harris had condemned Israel's genocide and spoken out in support of Palestine (as people publicly begged her to do), would she have garnered more support and won the election? 🤔 #USPolitics #GazaGenocide #FreePalestine

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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 1d

Exactly.

Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 2d

Dear PM @albomp.bsky.social
Israel has murdered:
• 68,172 people (incl. 18,457 children)
• 217 journalists & media staff
• 220 aid workers
• 120 academics
And STILL your Govt refuses to sanction Israel or expel the Israeli Ambassador?! Shame 😠 #auspol #GazaGenocide #IsraeliTerrorism #SanctionIsrael

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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 2d

ABC is copying tabloid media's misleading (technically not unfactual) report style:
"A pro-Palestinian rally has gone ahead in Sydney despite a court order rejecting plans to protest at the Sydney Opera House."

"a court order rejecting plans"?!
Did the protesters disobey the court?! No. #journalism

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SBS Recommender @sbsrecommender.bsky.social · 2d

Happy 57th birthday Barbarella - streaming on SBS On Demand www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/mov...

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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 2d

For fans of #StarTrekTOS TV series writers and directors, there's a series of t-shirts available on Red Bubble and eBay celebrating different classic episodes. Here's two: S1E20 "Court Martial" and S3E7 "Day of the Dove". Now imagine framed posters of all 79 episodes! 😊 #StarTrek 🎨 📺

Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 2d

Dear Australian news media
When reporting Israeli claims that are demonstrably false, known lies, REPORT THIS! Some suggested phrases:
"Israel falsely claims ..."
"Israel repeated the proven lie that ..."
Words matter. Facts matter. Otherwise it's not #journalism, it's propaganda. #Israel #Palestine

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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 2d

Sunday film night sorted:
"Paperback Hero" (1999)
Written & directed by Antony Bowman
Claudia Karvan & Hugh Jackman. #SBSOnDemand #film 🎥 www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/mov...

Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 2d

When was the last time I watched ANYTHING on Nine? Well, more than 3 months ago, at least. As for Nine newspapers, that's rare too. Advertisers take note. #JournalismMatters #media 📺 📰

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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 2d

Dear PM @albomp.bsky.social,
Thousands of Australians marched in solidarity with Palestine again today. In the last 2yrs they've learned the truth of Zionist Israel: the Nakba, occupation, West Bank settlements, Gaza blockade and genocide. AND your Govt's complicity. #auspol #SanctionIsrael

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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 2d

This silent group at the pro-Palestine anti-genocide rallies in Sydney always have a sombre tone of grief, mourning and solidarity with the people of Palestine. #auspol #SaveGaza #FreePalestine #SanctionIsrael

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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 2d

Powerful speeches at the Sydney pro-Palestine rally in Hyde Park today before a large and engaged crowd. So many great signs but this was sadly my favourite. Thanks Palestine Action Group Sydney. #auspol #SaveGaza
#FreePalestine #SanctionIsrael

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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 2d

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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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 2d

Dear PM @albomp.bsky.social
You're supposed to be the PM of an independent sovereign nation. Australians don't want a PM who will obsequiously fawn over Donald Trump. You speak as if Australia is a vassal state of the corrupt US Empire. Shame on you. #auspol #USPolitics #EndAUKUS

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