Robert Maxwell
@robmax4.bsky.social
Lapidarist, Glass worker. Loves food and travel. Thinks too much for my own peace mind addicted to novelty
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Money trumps integrity
February 16, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Money trumps integrity
Sushi Sushi acquired by Japanese restaurant giant as Aussie-style sushi goes global www.smartcompany.com.au/hospitality/...
Sushi Sushi acquired by Japanese restaurant giant as Aussie-style sushi goes global
A Japanese restaurant giant is set to acquire homegrown business Sushi Sushi, in a full-circle moment for Australia's unique and on-the-go approach to sushi hand rolls.
www.smartcompany.com.au
February 16, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Sushi Sushi acquired by Japanese restaurant giant as Aussie-style sushi goes global www.smartcompany.com.au/hospitality/...
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If this country was truly “pro-life,” we would have Medicare for All, a Green New Deal, gun reform, universal child care, and a living wage.
The right-wing agenda isn’t about “life.”
It’s about control.
The right-wing agenda isn’t about “life.”
It’s about control.
February 15, 2026 at 11:00 PM
If this country was truly “pro-life,” we would have Medicare for All, a Green New Deal, gun reform, universal child care, and a living wage.
The right-wing agenda isn’t about “life.”
It’s about control.
The right-wing agenda isn’t about “life.”
It’s about control.
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Ghislaine Maxwell, a convicted child sex trafficker, gets gardening time, sports, therapy dogs, and spa products in prison.
Migrant children in custody are sleeping on concrete floors without enough food or clean water.
Our priorities are so fucked.
Migrant children in custody are sleeping on concrete floors without enough food or clean water.
Our priorities are so fucked.
February 16, 2026 at 5:57 AM
Ghislaine Maxwell, a convicted child sex trafficker, gets gardening time, sports, therapy dogs, and spa products in prison.
Migrant children in custody are sleeping on concrete floors without enough food or clean water.
Our priorities are so fucked.
Migrant children in custody are sleeping on concrete floors without enough food or clean water.
Our priorities are so fucked.
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Just saying...
February 16, 2026 at 11:19 AM
Just saying...
What will Angus Taylor mean for the Liberals’ seemingly never-ending women problem? www.crikey.com.au/2026/02/16/a...
What will Angus Taylor mean for the Liberals’ seemingly never-ending women problem?
The Liberal Party needs to win back all sorts of voters, but especially urban women. Instead it seems intent on chasing right-wing voters off a right-wing cliff.
www.crikey.com.au
February 16, 2026 at 11:20 AM
What will Angus Taylor mean for the Liberals’ seemingly never-ending women problem? www.crikey.com.au/2026/02/16/a...
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Promising to copy Trump didn't go well for Dutton. Hope to goodness 3 years of Labor's bullshit doesn't weaken the electorate's resolve on that position
February 16, 2026 at 2:36 AM
Promising to copy Trump didn't go well for Dutton. Hope to goodness 3 years of Labor's bullshit doesn't weaken the electorate's resolve on that position
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Australian value: To lift two fingers off your steering wheel to acknowledge a passing driver.
That’s all I got, Robert.
That’s all I got, Robert.
February 16, 2026 at 2:54 AM
Australian value: To lift two fingers off your steering wheel to acknowledge a passing driver.
That’s all I got, Robert.
That’s all I got, Robert.
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“Our elected representatives should remember their job is to represent the interests of Australians, not give our resources away to ingratiate themselves with foreign gas corporations,” said Mark Ogge, Principal Advisor at The Australia Institute.
Read more on The Point: https://theaus.in/4twmMla
Read more on The Point: https://theaus.in/4twmMla
February 10, 2026 at 1:14 AM
“Our elected representatives should remember their job is to represent the interests of Australians, not give our resources away to ingratiate themselves with foreign gas corporations,” said Mark Ogge, Principal Advisor at The Australia Institute.
Read more on The Point: https://theaus.in/4twmMla
Read more on The Point: https://theaus.in/4twmMla
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New Aged Care assessments done by "algorithm" according to the person who interviews and collects raw data.
Staff reprimanded recently because assessments are done by AI and the AI's decision is final.
Resulting assessment starts with this lie:
After careful consideration, a decision has been made
Staff reprimanded recently because assessments are done by AI and the AI's decision is final.
Resulting assessment starts with this lie:
After careful consideration, a decision has been made
February 16, 2026 at 7:15 AM
New Aged Care assessments done by "algorithm" according to the person who interviews and collects raw data.
Staff reprimanded recently because assessments are done by AI and the AI's decision is final.
Resulting assessment starts with this lie:
After careful consideration, a decision has been made
Staff reprimanded recently because assessments are done by AI and the AI's decision is final.
Resulting assessment starts with this lie:
After careful consideration, a decision has been made
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I grew up in the Australia that was happy go lucky and a fair go was everyone's entitlement.
But that was all before that lying little turd Howard the war criminal wrecked everything.
Dunno what name to call it, but I know shame is what it feels like.
But that was all before that lying little turd Howard the war criminal wrecked everything.
Dunno what name to call it, but I know shame is what it feels like.
February 16, 2026 at 3:24 AM
I grew up in the Australia that was happy go lucky and a fair go was everyone's entitlement.
But that was all before that lying little turd Howard the war criminal wrecked everything.
Dunno what name to call it, but I know shame is what it feels like.
But that was all before that lying little turd Howard the war criminal wrecked everything.
Dunno what name to call it, but I know shame is what it feels like.
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Yes!
What are our values?
What are our values?
February 16, 2026 at 3:53 AM
Yes!
What are our values?
What are our values?
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Racism and multiculturalism are not the same
February 16, 2026 at 3:56 AM
Racism and multiculturalism are not the same
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Religious diversity and bigotry are not the same thing Dave. Its a shame cos you’ve gone to such effort to share your outrage
February 16, 2026 at 4:03 AM
Religious diversity and bigotry are not the same thing Dave. Its a shame cos you’ve gone to such effort to share your outrage
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We know the price of everything but the value of nothing.
February 16, 2026 at 4:14 AM
We know the price of everything but the value of nothing.
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Australian values? - "freedom of speech", "compassion for those in need", "recognising the value and dignity of fellow citizens", blah, blah, blah. Perhaps we should demand that our pollies sign up for Australian values before they can run for the job.
February 16, 2026 at 4:14 AM
Australian values? - "freedom of speech", "compassion for those in need", "recognising the value and dignity of fellow citizens", blah, blah, blah. Perhaps we should demand that our pollies sign up for Australian values before they can run for the job.
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Well, last time I walked into an Aussie pub by myself and made an off-hand beer recommendation to the bloke next to me, I got asked to join 3 Sri Lankan Aussies (a business school dean, finance CEO & manufacturing engineer), then all went to eat Chinese in the Bob Hawke pub. Typical Aussie values.
February 16, 2026 at 4:33 AM
Well, last time I walked into an Aussie pub by myself and made an off-hand beer recommendation to the bloke next to me, I got asked to join 3 Sri Lankan Aussies (a business school dean, finance CEO & manufacturing engineer), then all went to eat Chinese in the Bob Hawke pub. Typical Aussie values.
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I would imagine a few 'true blue Aussies' may have a hard time checking all the boxes on the list. I suppose they are very lucky they were born in Australia and learnt all their non-values in our society!!
February 16, 2026 at 4:48 AM
I would imagine a few 'true blue Aussies' may have a hard time checking all the boxes on the list. I suppose they are very lucky they were born in Australia and learnt all their non-values in our society!!
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Atheist, agnostic, nothing in particular, none, & no religion, were grouped as religiously unaffiliated, making up 42% in that study.
Singapore, for example, has a lot more religious diversity, but has massive internal security apparatus to handle it, mandatory military service for cohesion, etc.
Singapore, for example, has a lot more religious diversity, but has massive internal security apparatus to handle it, mandatory military service for cohesion, etc.
February 16, 2026 at 5:19 AM
Atheist, agnostic, nothing in particular, none, & no religion, were grouped as religiously unaffiliated, making up 42% in that study.
Singapore, for example, has a lot more religious diversity, but has massive internal security apparatus to handle it, mandatory military service for cohesion, etc.
Singapore, for example, has a lot more religious diversity, but has massive internal security apparatus to handle it, mandatory military service for cohesion, etc.
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Dave, I wonder where atheism comes into your religious diversity graph. It was 38.9% in the 2021 census, with nearly 50% of millennials reporting no religious affiliation.
February 16, 2026 at 4:45 AM
Dave, I wonder where atheism comes into your religious diversity graph. It was 38.9% in the 2021 census, with nearly 50% of millennials reporting no religious affiliation.
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So racist that we threw the borders open to practically anyone who applied and 2/3 of Sydney wasn't born here. So bigoted that we have the 9th highest religious diversity in the world and the highest of any country with majority European ancestries.
February 16, 2026 at 3:54 AM
So racist that we threw the borders open to practically anyone who applied and 2/3 of Sydney wasn't born here. So bigoted that we have the 9th highest religious diversity in the world and the highest of any country with majority European ancestries.
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Oz values? 🤔
1. Overt racism
2. Overt bigotry
3. Overt misogyny
4. Beer
5. Meat pies
*checks notes* Yep, that’s all of them
1. Overt racism
2. Overt bigotry
3. Overt misogyny
4. Beer
5. Meat pies
*checks notes* Yep, that’s all of them
February 16, 2026 at 2:46 AM
Oz values? 🤔
1. Overt racism
2. Overt bigotry
3. Overt misogyny
4. Beer
5. Meat pies
*checks notes* Yep, that’s all of them
1. Overt racism
2. Overt bigotry
3. Overt misogyny
4. Beer
5. Meat pies
*checks notes* Yep, that’s all of them