Sally D
@sallydickson.bsky.social
Semi retired and old enough to see changes in our climate and madness in the world.
No to AUKUS, yes to UBI and liveable jobseeker and pension wage levels. Tax the rich corporations as well.
No to AUKUS, yes to UBI and liveable jobseeker and pension wage levels. Tax the rich corporations as well.
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3. Santos are very powerful in SA.
Watch for big name SA MPs pushing Santos' interests. Don Farrell, Penny Wong, et al. Remember the "favour for Santos" bill?
australiainstitute.org.au/post/how-lab...
Watch for big name SA MPs pushing Santos' interests. Don Farrell, Penny Wong, et al. Remember the "favour for Santos" bill?
australiainstitute.org.au/post/how-lab...
"You’ve said no to Santos”: Labor’s embrace of big oil and gasHow Labor out-loved the Coalition in its embrace of big oil and gas
“You know what you’ve been doing,” said Foreign Minister and Leader of the Government in the Senate, Senator Penny Wong, wagging her finger at the Opposition senators across the Chamber.
australiainstitute.org.au
December 8, 2025 at 6:07 AM
3. Santos are very powerful in SA.
Watch for big name SA MPs pushing Santos' interests. Don Farrell, Penny Wong, et al. Remember the "favour for Santos" bill?
australiainstitute.org.au/post/how-lab...
Watch for big name SA MPs pushing Santos' interests. Don Farrell, Penny Wong, et al. Remember the "favour for Santos" bill?
australiainstitute.org.au/post/how-lab...
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"I call on the Australian government to #RaiseTheRate of all support payments to a living wage.
This would be the single most effective way to lift the productivity, quality of life, and well-being of the whole country.
#CommitToALivingWage"
This would be the single most effective way to lift the productivity, quality of life, and well-being of the whole country.
#CommitToALivingWage"
December 6, 2025 at 2:16 AM
"I call on the Australian government to #RaiseTheRate of all support payments to a living wage.
This would be the single most effective way to lift the productivity, quality of life, and well-being of the whole country.
#CommitToALivingWage"
This would be the single most effective way to lift the productivity, quality of life, and well-being of the whole country.
#CommitToALivingWage"
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They want to put shock collars or destruction belts on the staff to know they have control, wish I was even joking www.theguardian.com/news/2022/se...
The super-rich ‘preppers’ planning to save themselves from the apocalypse
Tech billionaires are buying up luxurious bunkers to survive a societal collapse they helped create, but like everything they do, it has unintended consequences
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 9:52 PM
They want to put shock collars or destruction belts on the staff to know they have control, wish I was even joking www.theguardian.com/news/2022/se...
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When global temperatures shot up by ~6°C about 56 million years ago, plants were unable to thrive
The reduced ability of vegetation & soils to capture & store carbon may have kept temperatures elevated for >100,000 years
Today Earth is warming ~10 times faster than it did 56 million years ago
The reduced ability of vegetation & soils to capture & store carbon may have kept temperatures elevated for >100,000 years
Today Earth is warming ~10 times faster than it did 56 million years ago
56 million years ago, the Earth suddenly heated up – and many plants stopped working properly
It could be a sign of what’s to come.
theconversation.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:06 AM
When global temperatures shot up by ~6°C about 56 million years ago, plants were unable to thrive
The reduced ability of vegetation & soils to capture & store carbon may have kept temperatures elevated for >100,000 years
Today Earth is warming ~10 times faster than it did 56 million years ago
The reduced ability of vegetation & soils to capture & store carbon may have kept temperatures elevated for >100,000 years
Today Earth is warming ~10 times faster than it did 56 million years ago
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Right-wing men demanding to repeal the 19th Amendment always sound the same: furious that women won’t worship them, terrified that women outvote them, and desperate to return to a world where their mediocrity went unchallenged. Misogyny isn’t a philosophy it’s a tantrum in adult clothes.
Rightwingers are trying to destroy women’s right to vote | Moira Donegan
Rightwingers are trying to destroy women’s right to vote | Moira Donegan
Calls for disenfranchisement rest on a single assumption: that women’s citizenship is partial and conditional
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Right-wing men demanding to repeal the 19th Amendment always sound the same: furious that women won’t worship them, terrified that women outvote them, and desperate to return to a world where their mediocrity went unchallenged. Misogyny isn’t a philosophy it’s a tantrum in adult clothes.
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According to the US Sycophant-in-Chef Richard Marles, the fascist regime in Washington is "fully supportive" of #AUKUS.
Of course they are - we hand over billions for potentially nothing.
But the support of Australians for the secret 'deal' remains untested. #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Of course they are - we hand over billions for potentially nothing.
But the support of Australians for the secret 'deal' remains untested. #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Marles 'going through' Trump AUKUS review
Richard Marles says the government has received the Pentagon's much-anticipated review into the $368 billion AUKUS submarine pact, declaring Washington is "fully supportive" of the deal.
www.abc.net.au
December 4, 2025 at 7:40 PM
According to the US Sycophant-in-Chef Richard Marles, the fascist regime in Washington is "fully supportive" of #AUKUS.
Of course they are - we hand over billions for potentially nothing.
But the support of Australians for the secret 'deal' remains untested. #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Of course they are - we hand over billions for potentially nothing.
But the support of Australians for the secret 'deal' remains untested. #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
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We saw all this type of cruelty with Robodebt and now ALP are doing the same!
We are innocent (or should be) until proven guilty in a court of law. #auspol
No wonder I just draw a big dick & balls on my voting paper because we haven't had a decent Govt since Gough!
We are innocent (or should be) until proven guilty in a court of law. #auspol
No wonder I just draw a big dick & balls on my voting paper because we haven't had a decent Govt since Gough!
December 4, 2025 at 9:23 AM
We saw all this type of cruelty with Robodebt and now ALP are doing the same!
We are innocent (or should be) until proven guilty in a court of law. #auspol
No wonder I just draw a big dick & balls on my voting paper because we haven't had a decent Govt since Gough!
We are innocent (or should be) until proven guilty in a court of law. #auspol
No wonder I just draw a big dick & balls on my voting paper because we haven't had a decent Govt since Gough!
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Hegseth War Video Resurfaces
YouTube video by NowThis Impact
youtube.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:49 AM
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AI is an absolute net negative for humanity. So of course govts are clamouring for more of it.
I don't want to be too judgmental, but every single proponent of the glories of AI is a complete wanker
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
I don't want to be too judgmental, but every single proponent of the glories of AI is a complete wanker
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Datacentres demand huge amounts of electricity. Could they derail Australia’s net zero ambitions?
Banks of servers operating 24/7 generate massive amounts of heat, requiring power to run and cool them
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 9:58 PM
AI is an absolute net negative for humanity. So of course govts are clamouring for more of it.
I don't want to be too judgmental, but every single proponent of the glories of AI is a complete wanker
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
I don't want to be too judgmental, but every single proponent of the glories of AI is a complete wanker
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Albanese and Watt are at it AGAIN. . .
However it was approved, they’ll be sorry.
Betaloo propaganda is relentless on Imparja tv.
greens.org.au/nt/news/medi...
Betaloo propaganda is relentless on Imparja tv.
greens.org.au/nt/news/medi...
December 3, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Albanese and Watt are at it AGAIN. . .
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The @antipovertycentre.org is one of THREE external stakeholders the government has "consulted" during this TCF scandal
All 3 stakeholders (including a peak body for community legal centres) told the Department to turn off payment suspensions, & were ignored
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
All 3 stakeholders (including a peak body for community legal centres) told the Department to turn off payment suspensions, & were ignored
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Centrelink threatening payment suspensions at rate of five a minute, new analysis suggests
Exclusive: As jobseekers continue to have payments suspended, advocates call for the regime to be stopped until it’s proven to be lawful
www.theguardian.com
December 3, 2025 at 6:20 AM
The @antipovertycentre.org is one of THREE external stakeholders the government has "consulted" during this TCF scandal
All 3 stakeholders (including a peak body for community legal centres) told the Department to turn off payment suspensions, & were ignored
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
All 3 stakeholders (including a peak body for community legal centres) told the Department to turn off payment suspensions, & were ignored
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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When will our political duopoly do anything substantial to put the welfare of the people before themselves & donors. YES I am cynical after COVID, NACC, AUKUS, transparency & accountability, whistleblowers, Gaza, gambling, climate, media, consultancies, environment, housing, CSIRO & now Jobs 4 Mates
December 2, 2025 at 2:37 AM
When will our political duopoly do anything substantial to put the welfare of the people before themselves & donors. YES I am cynical after COVID, NACC, AUKUS, transparency & accountability, whistleblowers, Gaza, gambling, climate, media, consultancies, environment, housing, CSIRO & now Jobs 4 Mates
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“Australians voters deserve a government that prioritizes ecological survival over mining profits.”
theaimn.net/part-four-wh...
theaimn.net/part-four-wh...
Part Four: “When ‘Historic Reform’ Means Managed Decline”
This is how you capture environmental policy without killing the environment entirely. You write laws that prevent environmental protection from working. The Real Question Did the federal government’s...
theaimn.net
December 1, 2025 at 9:29 AM
“Australians voters deserve a government that prioritizes ecological survival over mining profits.”
theaimn.net/part-four-wh...
theaimn.net/part-four-wh...
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One in ten Jews died just from starvation. 10% of the holocaust genocide was starving the Warsaw Ghetto.
Exactly what the Israeli government is going to Palestine.
Exactly what the Israeli government is going to Palestine.
December 1, 2025 at 1:59 AM
One in ten Jews died just from starvation. 10% of the holocaust genocide was starving the Warsaw Ghetto.
Exactly what the Israeli government is going to Palestine.
Exactly what the Israeli government is going to Palestine.
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The Wunna Nyiyaparli Have Been Stripped of Roy Hill Native Title Rights Based on Void Documents.
www.sydneycriminallawyers.com.au/blog/the-wun...
www.sydneycriminallawyers.com.au/blog/the-wun...
The Wunna Nyiyaparli Have Been Stripped of Roy Hill Native Title Rights Based on Void Documents
Mining magnate Gina Rinehart’s company used illegitimate and unregistered documents to secure exploration rights and ensure traditional rights holders are denied access to their lands.
www.sydneycriminallawyers.com.au
December 1, 2025 at 4:16 AM
The Wunna Nyiyaparli Have Been Stripped of Roy Hill Native Title Rights Based on Void Documents.
www.sydneycriminallawyers.com.au/blog/the-wun...
www.sydneycriminallawyers.com.au/blog/the-wun...
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Northwestern University agrees to pay Trump regime $75 million in order to reclaim the nearly $800 million in research funding that Trump took from them.
Sad times.
www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
Sad times.
www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
Northwestern University Strikes A Deal With Trump Administration
Northwestern University has reached a $75 million deal with the Trump administration, ending a long dispute involving the freezing of $790 million in research funds.
www.forbes.com
November 29, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Northwestern University agrees to pay Trump regime $75 million in order to reclaim the nearly $800 million in research funding that Trump took from them.
Sad times.
www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
Sad times.
www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
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What Australian outlets edited out of the opening of Kerry O'Brien's Walkley Awards speech on press freedom:
(The full speech is here: www.walkleys.com/dont-kid-you...)
(The full speech is here: www.walkleys.com/dont-kid-you...)
November 29, 2025 at 8:50 PM
What Australian outlets edited out of the opening of Kerry O'Brien's Walkley Awards speech on press freedom:
(The full speech is here: www.walkleys.com/dont-kid-you...)
(The full speech is here: www.walkleys.com/dont-kid-you...)
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@albomp.bsky.social
@tonyburkemp.bsky.social
@australianlabor.bsky.social
How could you be so gullible to sign a deal that costs Australians billions to the idiot that wrote this?
We want answers.
@tonyburkemp.bsky.social
@australianlabor.bsky.social
How could you be so gullible to sign a deal that costs Australians billions to the idiot that wrote this?
We want answers.
November 29, 2025 at 12:23 AM
@albomp.bsky.social
@tonyburkemp.bsky.social
@australianlabor.bsky.social
How could you be so gullible to sign a deal that costs Australians billions to the idiot that wrote this?
We want answers.
@tonyburkemp.bsky.social
@australianlabor.bsky.social
How could you be so gullible to sign a deal that costs Australians billions to the idiot that wrote this?
We want answers.
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Trusting @albomp.bsky.social
@australianlabor.bsky.social to deliver a genuine, effective environmental protection bill is like trusting the fossil fuel lobby to draft it.
🤔…Oh, but they did, didn’t they?
And like the toothless NACC, a sweetheart deal with LNP will see it passed into law
#auspol
@australianlabor.bsky.social to deliver a genuine, effective environmental protection bill is like trusting the fossil fuel lobby to draft it.
🤔…Oh, but they did, didn’t they?
And like the toothless NACC, a sweetheart deal with LNP will see it passed into law
#auspol
November 22, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Trusting @albomp.bsky.social
@australianlabor.bsky.social to deliver a genuine, effective environmental protection bill is like trusting the fossil fuel lobby to draft it.
🤔…Oh, but they did, didn’t they?
And like the toothless NACC, a sweetheart deal with LNP will see it passed into law
#auspol
@australianlabor.bsky.social to deliver a genuine, effective environmental protection bill is like trusting the fossil fuel lobby to draft it.
🤔…Oh, but they did, didn’t they?
And like the toothless NACC, a sweetheart deal with LNP will see it passed into law
#auspol
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This morning, the President of the United States publicly called for the execution of six Members of Congress.
Donald Trump must be removed from office. Today.
He is a clear & present danger to this country. Right now. Invoke the 25th Amendment, or impeach & convict him. Now.
Donald Trump must be removed from office. Today.
He is a clear & present danger to this country. Right now. Invoke the 25th Amendment, or impeach & convict him. Now.
November 21, 2025 at 5:02 AM
This morning, the President of the United States publicly called for the execution of six Members of Congress.
Donald Trump must be removed from office. Today.
He is a clear & present danger to this country. Right now. Invoke the 25th Amendment, or impeach & convict him. Now.
Donald Trump must be removed from office. Today.
He is a clear & present danger to this country. Right now. Invoke the 25th Amendment, or impeach & convict him. Now.
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Past is prologue.
In 1933, during the Great Depression, a group of wealthy businessmen tried to overthrow the US government and install a fascist dictator to protect their own interests.
And everything that led to it feels way too familiar right now.
This is not a history lesson, it’s a warning.
In 1933, during the Great Depression, a group of wealthy businessmen tried to overthrow the US government and install a fascist dictator to protect their own interests.
And everything that led to it feels way too familiar right now.
This is not a history lesson, it’s a warning.
November 20, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Past is prologue.
In 1933, during the Great Depression, a group of wealthy businessmen tried to overthrow the US government and install a fascist dictator to protect their own interests.
And everything that led to it feels way too familiar right now.
This is not a history lesson, it’s a warning.
In 1933, during the Great Depression, a group of wealthy businessmen tried to overthrow the US government and install a fascist dictator to protect their own interests.
And everything that led to it feels way too familiar right now.
This is not a history lesson, it’s a warning.