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@abcnewsbot.bsky.social giving 10% of 7pm tv news to american minutae. WTF not enough Australian news?
September 13, 2025 at 9:09 AM
@abcnewsbot.bsky.social giving 10% of 7pm tv news to american minutae. WTF not enough Australian news?
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ANU, appears to have lost its way.
Benjamin T Jones, of CQU, offers suggestions to restore its effectiveness as Australia's uniquely national university.
theconversation.com/the-anu-was-...
Benjamin T Jones, of CQU, offers suggestions to restore its effectiveness as Australia's uniquely national university.
theconversation.com/the-anu-was-...
The ANU was set up to be a ‘national asset’. Here are 3 ways it can return to its original mission
After months of pressure, Australian National University vice-chancellor Genevieve Bell has resigned. This creates a unique opportunity for the federal government.
theconversation.com
September 13, 2025 at 6:00 AM
ANU, appears to have lost its way.
Benjamin T Jones, of CQU, offers suggestions to restore its effectiveness as Australia's uniquely national university.
theconversation.com/the-anu-was-...
Benjamin T Jones, of CQU, offers suggestions to restore its effectiveness as Australia's uniquely national university.
theconversation.com/the-anu-was-...
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Blog: A 2013 plan envisaged more frequent trains every day on most of the #Melbourne rail network by 2017. But most of it didn't happen.
What could have been
A 2013 document envisaged more frequent trains every day on most of Melbourne's rail network
danielbowen.com
September 13, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Blog: A 2013 plan envisaged more frequent trains every day on most of the #Melbourne rail network by 2017. But most of it didn't happen.
@9news.bsky.social coverage of wallabies marred by continual crowd shots, adverts instead of game and pls sack the useless stadium urger getting crowd to chant.
September 13, 2025 at 6:18 AM
@9news.bsky.social coverage of wallabies marred by continual crowd shots, adverts instead of game and pls sack the useless stadium urger getting crowd to chant.
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"What's remarkable about AUKUS is it was signed up without even a formal cabinet brief.
"It was signed up without any kind of serious scrutiny, either from within Defence or within the Parliament."
-Senator David Shoebridge
@davidshoebridge.bsky.social #auspol
"It was signed up without any kind of serious scrutiny, either from within Defence or within the Parliament."
-Senator David Shoebridge
@davidshoebridge.bsky.social #auspol
July 29, 2025 at 7:01 AM
"What's remarkable about AUKUS is it was signed up without even a formal cabinet brief.
"It was signed up without any kind of serious scrutiny, either from within Defence or within the Parliament."
-Senator David Shoebridge
@davidshoebridge.bsky.social #auspol
"It was signed up without any kind of serious scrutiny, either from within Defence or within the Parliament."
-Senator David Shoebridge
@davidshoebridge.bsky.social #auspol
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Funny how women are just ‘naturally’ drawn to the lower paid jobs. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Liberal MP says women prefer hairdressing and men drawn to maths in debate over gender quotas
Labor minister likens Longman MP Terry Young’s parliament speech to infamous comments from Tony Abbott
www.theguardian.com
July 29, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Funny how women are just ‘naturally’ drawn to the lower paid jobs. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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We used to be more like this bloke. Now we think we all have to fit inside this box our Governments have build around us. Keep sticking it to them, Josh.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
The ‘justice warrior’ who has raised the ire of Chris Minns
Activist Josh Lees has been a driving force behind Sydney’s pro-Palestine protests, making an enemy of the NSW premier in the process.
www.smh.com.au
July 29, 2025 at 8:55 PM
We used to be more like this bloke. Now we think we all have to fit inside this box our Governments have build around us. Keep sticking it to them, Josh.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
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Social services department warned Tanya Plibersek she faces uphill battle amid ‘political polarisation’
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Social services department warned Tanya Plibersek she faces uphill battle amid ‘political polarisation’
Brief obtained under freedom of information laws shows new minister told of ‘increased risk of entrenched disadvantage’ in Australia
www.theguardian.com
July 15, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Social services department warned Tanya Plibersek she faces uphill battle amid ‘political polarisation’
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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A constructive meeting today with President Xi.
Australia’s relationship with China is important - for our economy, our security, and the stability of our region.
Australia’s relationship with China is important - for our economy, our security, and the stability of our region.
July 15, 2025 at 4:43 AM
A constructive meeting today with President Xi.
Australia’s relationship with China is important - for our economy, our security, and the stability of our region.
Australia’s relationship with China is important - for our economy, our security, and the stability of our region.
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Perhaps the government appointed anti-Semitism envoy Segal could start with monitoring her husband’s support of spinning media narratives before giving advice to ABC and SBS? Just an idea.
Listen to We Used To Be Journos wherever you get your podcasts.
You can watch it in full on YouTube.
Listen to We Used To Be Journos wherever you get your podcasts.
You can watch it in full on YouTube.
July 15, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Perhaps the government appointed anti-Semitism envoy Segal could start with monitoring her husband’s support of spinning media narratives before giving advice to ABC and SBS? Just an idea.
Listen to We Used To Be Journos wherever you get your podcasts.
You can watch it in full on YouTube.
Listen to We Used To Be Journos wherever you get your podcasts.
You can watch it in full on YouTube.
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If the Government is interested in tax reform, we have a few ideas.
Between taxing the gas industry, fixing tax loopholes and ending fossil fuel subsidies, these changes could raise up to $63 billion, supporting better services and reducing inequality.
▶️ australiainstitute.org.au/post/5-sugge...
Between taxing the gas industry, fixing tax loopholes and ending fossil fuel subsidies, these changes could raise up to $63 billion, supporting better services and reducing inequality.
▶️ australiainstitute.org.au/post/5-sugge...
July 15, 2025 at 12:32 AM
If the Government is interested in tax reform, we have a few ideas.
Between taxing the gas industry, fixing tax loopholes and ending fossil fuel subsidies, these changes could raise up to $63 billion, supporting better services and reducing inequality.
▶️ australiainstitute.org.au/post/5-sugge...
Between taxing the gas industry, fixing tax loopholes and ending fossil fuel subsidies, these changes could raise up to $63 billion, supporting better services and reducing inequality.
▶️ australiainstitute.org.au/post/5-sugge...
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"Together with the prime minister & defence minister, Wong has failed to condemn an ally openly defying international law & becoming a pariah state which relies on violent illegal military occupation, starvation and killing of civilians to impose its political will."
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/07...
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/07...
Australian parliamentarians urgently need lessons in international law
As the new Parliament returns this month, it is timely to ask just how many Australian parliamentarians need urgent instruction in international law and how it impacts on government decision-making wh...
johnmenadue.com
July 15, 2025 at 1:51 AM
"Together with the prime minister & defence minister, Wong has failed to condemn an ally openly defying international law & becoming a pariah state which relies on violent illegal military occupation, starvation and killing of civilians to impose its political will."
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/07...
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/07...
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"It is truly extraordinary that of the 3 countries that are party to the deal, Australia, which bears the brunt of both the cost & the risk, is the only one not to have put AUKUS to a genuine review," – @emmashortis.bsky.social
Our AUKUS research reported widely:
www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/aap/ar...
Our AUKUS research reported widely:
www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/aap/ar...
July 15, 2025 at 6:14 AM
"It is truly extraordinary that of the 3 countries that are party to the deal, Australia, which bears the brunt of both the cost & the risk, is the only one not to have put AUKUS to a genuine review," – @emmashortis.bsky.social
Our AUKUS research reported widely:
www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/aap/ar...
Our AUKUS research reported widely:
www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/aap/ar...
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Former DFAT boss wants Australia out of AUKUS.
The Aus Govt could save us embarrassment by conducting its own review into AUKUS, rather than waiting for the US to make the deal untenable.
Our research found 66% of Australians want a Parliamentary Inquiry into AUKUS.
✍️ theaus.in/AUKUS_inquiry
The Aus Govt could save us embarrassment by conducting its own review into AUKUS, rather than waiting for the US to make the deal untenable.
Our research found 66% of Australians want a Parliamentary Inquiry into AUKUS.
✍️ theaus.in/AUKUS_inquiry
July 15, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Former DFAT boss wants Australia out of AUKUS.
The Aus Govt could save us embarrassment by conducting its own review into AUKUS, rather than waiting for the US to make the deal untenable.
Our research found 66% of Australians want a Parliamentary Inquiry into AUKUS.
✍️ theaus.in/AUKUS_inquiry
The Aus Govt could save us embarrassment by conducting its own review into AUKUS, rather than waiting for the US to make the deal untenable.
Our research found 66% of Australians want a Parliamentary Inquiry into AUKUS.
✍️ theaus.in/AUKUS_inquiry
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"Expecting Australians to believe that a woman entrusted with one of the country’s most sensitive political roles has no awareness of her household’s political donations is not just implausible, it’s insulting."
open.substack.com/pub/georgeha...
open.substack.com/pub/georgeha...
Zionist Lobby Wins, Australia Loses Again
Jillian Segal’s appointment as antisemitism envoy was political theatre. Now, trust in government truth-telling among young Australians continues to erode.
open.substack.com
July 15, 2025 at 5:05 AM
"Expecting Australians to believe that a woman entrusted with one of the country’s most sensitive political roles has no awareness of her household’s political donations is not just implausible, it’s insulting."
open.substack.com/pub/georgeha...
open.substack.com/pub/georgeha...
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The iron ore industry pays billions more in royalties than the oil and gas industry.
So why does oil and gas get special treatment?
#auspol @elinorjohnstonleek.bsky.social
So why does oil and gas get special treatment?
#auspol @elinorjohnstonleek.bsky.social
July 15, 2025 at 6:04 AM
The iron ore industry pays billions more in royalties than the oil and gas industry.
So why does oil and gas get special treatment?
#auspol @elinorjohnstonleek.bsky.social
So why does oil and gas get special treatment?
#auspol @elinorjohnstonleek.bsky.social
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The value of Global Risks 2025 lies in hammering home the message that the crisis now facing humanity is far larger, more complex and interlinked than we are willing to understand. @JulianCribb #auspol #thehumanfuture
Humanity is ‘risking catastrophe’: UN
The full spread of the impending crisis facing humanity is, at long last, emerging into daylight with the publication by the United Nations of its 2025 Global Risks Report.
johnmenadue.com
July 15, 2025 at 11:01 PM
The value of Global Risks 2025 lies in hammering home the message that the crisis now facing humanity is far larger, more complex and interlinked than we are willing to understand. @JulianCribb #auspol #thehumanfuture
hey @7news.bsky.social how about something on hurstbridge line trains now closed for 3rd month this year!! but closure is for freeway improvements not better train services. Crazy making train travellers suffer for months! @9news.bsky.social @abcnewsbot.bsky.social
July 14, 2025 at 8:04 AM
hey @7news.bsky.social how about something on hurstbridge line trains now closed for 3rd month this year!! but closure is for freeway improvements not better train services. Crazy making train travellers suffer for months! @9news.bsky.social @abcnewsbot.bsky.social
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If Jeff Bezos can afford to rent Venice for a $50 million wedding, he can afford to pay his fair share in taxes.
June 27, 2025 at 11:01 PM
If Jeff Bezos can afford to rent Venice for a $50 million wedding, he can afford to pay his fair share in taxes.
hey @abcnewsbot.bsky.social you have 25mins of national news at 7pm. FFS why waste over 10% of that time on celebrity rubbish about bezos. not enough aussie or international news of actual importance??
June 28, 2025 at 9:27 AM
hey @abcnewsbot.bsky.social you have 25mins of national news at 7pm. FFS why waste over 10% of that time on celebrity rubbish about bezos. not enough aussie or international news of actual importance??
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“Mugged by reality”: Australia’s AUKUS disaster with Malcolm Turnbull https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/mugged-by-reality-australias-aukus-disaster-with-malcolm-turnbull/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mugged-by-reality-australias-aukus-disaster-with-malcolm-turnbull #auspol
"Mugged by reality": Australia's AUKUS disaster with Malcolm Turnbull - The Australia Institute
Australia traded sovereignty for security with the AUKUS submarine deal, but it might end up with neither.
australiainstitute.org.au
June 17, 2025 at 7:47 AM
“Mugged by reality”: Australia’s AUKUS disaster with Malcolm Turnbull https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/mugged-by-reality-australias-aukus-disaster-with-malcolm-turnbull/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mugged-by-reality-australias-aukus-disaster-with-malcolm-turnbull #auspol
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Our research found more than half of Australians support or strongly support reducing tax concessions for super balances over $3 million.
The polling found 52% backed the idea, while 26% of people oppose or strongly oppose the changes and 22% are undecided.
The polling found 52% backed the idea, while 26% of people oppose or strongly oppose the changes and 22% are undecided.
June 16, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Our research found more than half of Australians support or strongly support reducing tax concessions for super balances over $3 million.
The polling found 52% backed the idea, while 26% of people oppose or strongly oppose the changes and 22% are undecided.
The polling found 52% backed the idea, while 26% of people oppose or strongly oppose the changes and 22% are undecided.
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Send this FW to EL Salvador
Marles: "Australia was not under threat of invasion by China, but it would play a key role if war broke out between the US and China."
Marles: "Australia was not under threat of invasion by China, but it would play a key role if war broke out between the US and China."
June 17, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Send this FW to EL Salvador
Marles: "Australia was not under threat of invasion by China, but it would play a key role if war broke out between the US and China."
Marles: "Australia was not under threat of invasion by China, but it would play a key role if war broke out between the US and China."