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Robert Maxwell @robmax4.bsky.social · 4h

www.livescience.com/archaeology/...

Who discovered America?

Christopher Columbus was far from the first person, and not even the first European, to reach the Americas.

www.livescience.com

Robert Maxwell @robmax4.bsky.social · 4h

theconversation.com/will-trumps-...

Will Trump’s ceasefire plan really lead to lasting peace in the Middle East? There’s still a long way to go

There is a great deal of optimism surrounding Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan. But there truth is we’ve been here before.

theconversation.com

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Robert Maxwell @robmax4.bsky.social · 5h

www.newscientist.com/article/2499...

Evolution of intelligence in our ancestors may have come at a cost

By tracing when variations in the human genome first appeared, researchers have found that advances in cognitive abilities may have led to our vulnerability to mental illness

www.newscientist.com

Robert Maxwell @robmax4.bsky.social · 7h

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

China warns US of retaliation over Trump’s 100% tariffs threat

Beijing says it will act if US president doesn’t stand down, while investors brace for trade war turmoil

www.theguardian.com

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Robert Maxwell @robmax4.bsky.social · 7h

Australia news live: Keating says super tax changes restore equity after ‘Howard/Costello rampage’ and defends Chalmers backdown

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Robert Maxwell @robmax4.bsky.social · 7h

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

Here's what a sunset clause is and when it can be enacted

Stories about developers enacting sunset clauses and leaving would-be buyers priced out of the market are nothing new. Here's what's being done to tighten those rules.

www.abc.net.au

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MeidasRick 🇺🇸🇺🇦🇨🇦🇬🇱💙🐸 @sgtrick.bsky.social · 10h

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zznjd632564.bsky.social @zznjd632564.bsky.social · 4d

www.commondreams.org/news/rfk-jr-...
“Science and expertise have taken a back seat to ideology and misinformation,” the former surgeons general warned.

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Starteller @starteller.bsky.social · 3d

Hey, Donnie!

DBdant @dbdant.bsky.social · 3d

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 3d

Think the website says “Made in the USA”? Think again.

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Robert Maxwell @robmax4.bsky.social · 12h

www.livescience.com/archaeology/...

Corleck Head: A spooky three-faced Celtic sculpture found on the 'Hill of Death' in Ireland — and it may have been connected to human sacrifice 1,900 years ago

The meaning of the three-faced Corleck Head has puzzled experts for centuries.

www.livescience.com

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Judy Leitch aka leitchbird @leitchbird.bsky.social · 12h

Not in Queensland re the crussiful-of-it gov

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Robert Maxwell @robmax4.bsky.social · 12h

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

his is seriously weird there is no ANTIFA organisation. It is a wide spread philosophy. Fascists are unsettled by people that can read, write and think

European far right follows Trump in calling for antifa to be declared terrorists

Netherlands and Hungary move towards designation as draft resolution reportedly backed by 79 MEPs in 20 countries

www.theguardian.com

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Robert Maxwell @robmax4.bsky.social · 12h

www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/o...

‘Uneasy alliance’: why Brisbane’s Olympics has a former LNP premier and Greens radical fighting on the same side

Queensland government’s plan to build the 2032 Games’ main stadium at Victoria Park has united an unlikely group of protesters

www.theguardian.com

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Robert Maxwell @robmax4.bsky.social · 12h

www.theguardian.com/business/202...

The IMF boss is right to say ‘buckle up’ – the global economy is facing multiple menaces

Trump’s latest tariff tantrum and rising fears of an AI bubble have quickly borne out Kristalina Georgieva’s claim that ‘uncertainty is the new normal’

www.theguardian.com

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Robert Maxwell @robmax4.bsky.social · 12h

Australian household energy bills will halve by 2050 as solar panels, batteries and electric cars and appliances become the norm, reducing pressure on the federal government over living costs and creating room for more climate action, a thinktank study suggests.

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Robert Maxwell @robmax4.bsky.social · 12h

www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Australian household energy bills will halve by 2050 as solar panels, batteries and electric cars and appliances become the norm, reducing pressure on the federal government over living costs and creating room for more climate action, a thinktank study suggests.

Australia’s household energy bills will halve by 2050, modelling suggests

Grattan Institute report argues fall in costs will provide federal government room for more action on climate

www.theguardian.com

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Robert Maxwell @robmax4.bsky.social · 12h

Research from South Australia – released in March this year – revealed 70% of teachers reported increased focus and engagement during learning time and 64% of teachers reported “a lower frequency of critical incidents” at school as a result of device use.

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Robert Maxwell @robmax4.bsky.social · 12h

www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Research from South Australia – released in March this year – revealed 70% of teachers reported increased focus and engagement during learning time and 64% of teachers reported “a lower frequency of critical incidents” at school as a result of device use.

Two years after school phone bans were implemented in Australia, what has changed?

Phone bans are now well-established in many Australian primary and secondary schools. Have they made a difference?

www.theguardian.com

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Robert Maxwell @robmax4.bsky.social · 13h

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Prince Andrew told Jeffrey Epstein ‘we’re in this together’ in 2011 email

Royal sent email after Virginia Giuffre photo emerged but later claimed he had ceased contact with Epstein in 2010

www.theguardian.com

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Belverdear @belverdear.bsky.social · Mar 26

I am not sure why so many people are against fracking, I mean what could go wrong?.....🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...

'It killed everything': Scientist assesses chemical spills at NT fracking site

Traditional owners and a scientist fear there have been more fracking chemical spills by gas companies exploring the Northern Territory's Beetaloo Basin.

www.abc.net.au

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Robert Maxwell @robmax4.bsky.social · 13h

She was an absolute darling to her female staff, not. poor Britany

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Belverdear @belverdear.bsky.social · May 5

And here we have the problems of the Libs laid bare.... by none other than our favourite retiring Lib. My thoughts are 'perhaps it's the quality of the Lib female candidates as well'!
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...

Liberal senator Linda Reynolds slams party after loss, highlights woman problem

Retiring Liberal senator Linda Reynolds labels the party's federal election campaign a "comprehensive failure", blasting it for not doing more to increase female representation.

www.abc.net.au

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Belverdear @belverdear.bsky.social · May 14

Just watching Mysteries of Sinkholes on SBS. Very interesting and a little scary.

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🌸Norma Jeen🌸 @normajeen.bsky.social · 1d

Release the Files!

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