gardenmuser
@gardenmuser1.bsky.social
Concerned citizen and planet lover. Formerly health and education. Now painting, planting and pondering: how to bequeath a fairer, kinder world to my grandkids. Transferring from Twitter.
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Denouement: trapped between empires - Part 6
“What you in Australia must understand is that you are more to blame than the CIA. You want this to happen, you want a certain administration in control, and you don’t want another administration in c...
johnmenadue.com
Since demise of Whitlam, orchestrated remotely from UK & US, our govts have been cowed into subordination to US. We need to become a Republic; to review constitution re role and composition of Senate; to extricate ourselves from foreign policy control by US. #auspol
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The Govt bought the land for between $4M and $10M and then sold it back to the seller for $1.27M. It refuses to tell the public (via #FOI) or the Senate (via questions on notice) the purchase price. Maladministration, or something more sinister? #auspol
Follow the money. A radioactive farce of failed land purchases - Michael West
The Federal Government is refusing to release any details of the land purchase for radioactive waste management.
michaelwest.com.au
December 1, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Mainstream media - agents from Block 4 of the Propaganda Unit, decided to censor one of Australia's most respected journalists
Crikey - one of Australia's independent media organisations, decided to be transparent - because we all need transparency to be informed
www.crikey.com.au/2025/12/01/k...
Crikey - one of Australia's independent media organisations, decided to be transparent - because we all need transparency to be informed
www.crikey.com.au/2025/12/01/k...
December 1, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Mainstream media - agents from Block 4 of the Propaganda Unit, decided to censor one of Australia's most respected journalists
Crikey - one of Australia's independent media organisations, decided to be transparent - because we all need transparency to be informed
www.crikey.com.au/2025/12/01/k...
Crikey - one of Australia's independent media organisations, decided to be transparent - because we all need transparency to be informed
www.crikey.com.au/2025/12/01/k...
Thank God for @zoedaniel.bsky.social. But neither party will touch this issue if it affects their party's coffers. And they wonder why we lose respect for them. #auspol
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
When it comes to alcohol, gambling and domestic violence in Australia, it’s essential we connect the dots | Zoe Daniel
What is happening behind closed doors in your street while the game is on, the grog is flowing and the bets are failing?
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Thank God for @zoedaniel.bsky.social. But neither party will touch this issue if it affects their party's coffers. And they wonder why we lose respect for them. #auspol
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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“everything is on the table” says Richard Marles.
Everything except what really matters;
the outrageous spending on the dangerous and deluded #AUKUS deal. #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Everything except what really matters;
the outrageous spending on the dangerous and deluded #AUKUS deal. #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Australia news live: Labor to announce major defence shake-up in bid to stop cost blowouts; ‘unusually prolonged flu season’ in NSW
Follow live
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 1:54 AM
“everything is on the table” says Richard Marles.
Everything except what really matters;
the outrageous spending on the dangerous and deluded #AUKUS deal. #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Everything except what really matters;
the outrageous spending on the dangerous and deluded #AUKUS deal. #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
How we miss Kerry O'Brien on our ABC! #auspol
ABC legend Kerry O’Brien’s speech was cut down by newspapers. Here it is in full www.crikey.com.au/2025/12/01/k...
ABC legend Kerry O’Brien’s speech was cut down by newspapers. Here it is in full www.crikey.com.au/2025/12/01/k...
ABC legend Kerry O'Brien's speech was cut down by newspapers. Here it is in full
This is the full unedited speech that Kerry O'Brien delivered at last Thursday's Walkley Awards.
www.crikey.com.au
December 1, 2025 at 2:51 AM
How we miss Kerry O'Brien on our ABC! #auspol
ABC legend Kerry O’Brien’s speech was cut down by newspapers. Here it is in full www.crikey.com.au/2025/12/01/k...
ABC legend Kerry O’Brien’s speech was cut down by newspapers. Here it is in full www.crikey.com.au/2025/12/01/k...
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The great failure of the property industry
The great failure of the property industry
In every era, certain industries become so large, so politically embedded, and so culturally unexamined that their performance ceases to matter.
johnmenadue.com
November 30, 2025 at 11:16 PM
The great failure of the property industry
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Good summation of what happened by @richarddenniss.bsky.social #ThePoint
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
'The good has become the enemy of better’: why the Senate refused to accept Labor’s first EPBC draft
'Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good’ has become the catch-cry of proud 'centrists' in Australia. But it’s time we admitted that the good has become the enemy of better.
thepoint.com.au
November 30, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Good summation of what happened by @richarddenniss.bsky.social #ThePoint
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
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#RisingTide Sunday action in blocking 3 coal ships from $Newcastle Port leads the BBC World News bulletin, is on the French language #France24 news in France.
But does it make the ABC News bulletins? 🤔
#Auspol
But does it make the ABC News bulletins? 🤔
#Auspol
November 30, 2025 at 1:31 PM
#RisingTide Sunday action in blocking 3 coal ships from $Newcastle Port leads the BBC World News bulletin, is on the French language #France24 news in France.
But does it make the ABC News bulletins? 🤔
#Auspol
But does it make the ABC News bulletins? 🤔
#Auspol
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So glad to be with a bunch of protesters in Newcastle who did more for the climate in one weekend than the Australian Labor Party has done in 3 years
November 30, 2025 at 8:13 AM
So glad to be with a bunch of protesters in Newcastle who did more for the climate in one weekend than the Australian Labor Party has done in 3 years
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F*cking pathetic ABC - ‘both sidesing” this by calling a White Supremacist ‘hate rally’ a ‘protest’ and then the actual protest against this unacceptable behaviour a rally. Their reporting is getting more and more indistinguishable from Newscorp every day.
#auspol #ThisIsNotJournalism
#auspol #ThisIsNotJournalism
November 30, 2025 at 11:24 AM
F*cking pathetic ABC - ‘both sidesing” this by calling a White Supremacist ‘hate rally’ a ‘protest’ and then the actual protest against this unacceptable behaviour a rally. Their reporting is getting more and more indistinguishable from Newscorp every day.
#auspol #ThisIsNotJournalism
#auspol #ThisIsNotJournalism
"Public land is privatised, heritage is compromised, neighbourhood character is sacrificed, streets are deserted and unsafe. Cities cease to be places of meaning and become engines of yield. Residents become metrics. Community becomes an afterthought." #auspol
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/12...
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/12...
The great failure of the property industry
In every era, certain industries become so large, so politically embedded, and so culturally unexamined that their performance ceases to matter.
johnmenadue.com
November 30, 2025 at 7:59 PM
"Public land is privatised, heritage is compromised, neighbourhood character is sacrificed, streets are deserted and unsafe. Cities cease to be places of meaning and become engines of yield. Residents become metrics. Community becomes an afterthought." #auspol
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/12...
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/12...
Very revealing article. Some of Richo's dross has rubbed off on Albo, not a good look. #auspol
The Richo pact: How Graham put Albanese in charge www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politic... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
The Richo pact: How Graham put Albanese in charge www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politic... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
The Richo pact: How Graham put Albanese in charge
Behind the glowing tributes to Graham Richardson is a factional deal that the controversial former minister helped broker to make Anthony Albanese leader.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
November 28, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Very revealing article. Some of Richo's dross has rubbed off on Albo, not a good look. #auspol
The Richo pact: How Graham put Albanese in charge www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politic... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
The Richo pact: How Graham put Albanese in charge www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politic... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
"It is most likely now that Joyce will run for One Nation in the Senate. The money is good and the role is unburdened by expectations of competence." #auspol
Barnaby Joyce’s political grey area www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/comment/edit... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
Barnaby Joyce’s political grey area www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/comment/edit... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
Barnaby Joyce’s political grey area
You can say this about Barnaby Joyce: it took him eating dinner in Pauline Hanson’s parliamentary office to realise how much he resembles a steak cooked on an open sandwich press. What the man lacks i...
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
November 28, 2025 at 9:45 PM
"It is most likely now that Joyce will run for One Nation in the Senate. The money is good and the role is unburdened by expectations of competence." #auspol
Barnaby Joyce’s political grey area www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/comment/edit... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
Barnaby Joyce’s political grey area www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/comment/edit... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
"Working closely with other (non-aligned) states, Australia could free itself from the manacles of ANZUS, dispense with AUKUS, and find new allies with similar interests in combating the bullying of big powers." Bring on a new generation of young leaders! #auspol
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Non-aligned and successful: Indonesia’s lesson for Australian foreign policy
Australia’s new security agreement with Indonesia comes at a critical moment. Jakarta’s non-aligned tradition offers lessons for a country still tied to a lopsided alliance with the US.
johnmenadue.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:55 PM
"Working closely with other (non-aligned) states, Australia could free itself from the manacles of ANZUS, dispense with AUKUS, and find new allies with similar interests in combating the bullying of big powers." Bring on a new generation of young leaders! #auspol
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
"Australia is being softened up by Israeli propaganda for war against Iran, in which US intelligence operations in Pine Gap and Northwest Cape will involve us. In 2024 the US used both Australian airspace and Cairns airport to facilitate airstrips on Yemen." #auspol
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
After Gaza, the next target is Iran
US–Israel manoeuvring over Gaza is already widening the conflict. As Sudan burns and propaganda intensifies, Iran may be the next target — with Australia again at risk of being drawn in.
johnmenadue.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:40 PM
"Australia is being softened up by Israeli propaganda for war against Iran, in which US intelligence operations in Pine Gap and Northwest Cape will involve us. In 2024 the US used both Australian airspace and Cairns airport to facilitate airstrips on Yemen." #auspol
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Right now, Australia's child #poverty rate is 16% - much higher than Scandinavia but half of UK's rate.
But current policy settings are pushing us towards the UK.
If the gutless Albanese govt continues to do nothing, they are presiding over the official end of 'the fair go'. #inequality #auspol
But current policy settings are pushing us towards the UK.
If the gutless Albanese govt continues to do nothing, they are presiding over the official end of 'the fair go'. #inequality #auspol
Child Poverty %
Denmark 2.4%
Finland 3.2%
Norway 3.6%
Sweden 3.6%
The UK 32.1%
Denmark 2.4%
Finland 3.2%
Norway 3.6%
Sweden 3.6%
The UK 32.1%
November 22, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Right now, Australia's child #poverty rate is 16% - much higher than Scandinavia but half of UK's rate.
But current policy settings are pushing us towards the UK.
If the gutless Albanese govt continues to do nothing, they are presiding over the official end of 'the fair go'. #inequality #auspol
But current policy settings are pushing us towards the UK.
If the gutless Albanese govt continues to do nothing, they are presiding over the official end of 'the fair go'. #inequality #auspol
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Around 70% of the U.S. economy depends on consumer spending. As wealth concentrates in the richest 10%, the rest of America can’t afford to buy enough to keep the economy running.
This is a huge problem — and even America’s most powerful CEOs are starting to sound the alarm.
This is a huge problem — and even America’s most powerful CEOs are starting to sound the alarm.
Our Economy Is in Danger. Here’s Why
Robert Reich
youtu.be
November 22, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Around 70% of the U.S. economy depends on consumer spending. As wealth concentrates in the richest 10%, the rest of America can’t afford to buy enough to keep the economy running.
This is a huge problem — and even America’s most powerful CEOs are starting to sound the alarm.
This is a huge problem — and even America’s most powerful CEOs are starting to sound the alarm.
I've so enjoyed reading this insightful series of articles by @johnmenadue.com on his years working for Whitlam and Fraser. How complex we are! How Australia is missing leadership of real vision now! Instead we are left with supine public opinion massagers. #auspol
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
Working with PM Fraser - parting words - Part 5 - Malcolm Fraser
John Menadue stayed on as the most senior public servant in the land, after the trauma of the Dismissal. In this five-part series he details what life was like working with PM Fraser. Given his closen...
johnmenadue.com
November 22, 2025 at 8:10 PM
I've so enjoyed reading this insightful series of articles by @johnmenadue.com on his years working for Whitlam and Fraser. How complex we are! How Australia is missing leadership of real vision now! Instead we are left with supine public opinion massagers. #auspol
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
Why indeed? #auspol
Why did Albanese grant Richo a state funeral? www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politic... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
Why did Albanese grant Richo a state funeral? www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politic... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
Why did Albanese grant Richo a state funeral?
Anthony Albanese’s decision to grant Graham Richardson a state funeral has confounded some within the Labor Party and drawn attention to the tribalism that still binds it together.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
November 21, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Why indeed? #auspol
Why did Albanese grant Richo a state funeral? www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politic... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
Why did Albanese grant Richo a state funeral? www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politic... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
Since demise of Whitlam, orchestrated remotely from UK & US, our govts have been cowed into subordination to US. We need to become a Republic; to review constitution re role and composition of Senate; to extricate ourselves from foreign policy control by US. #auspol
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
Denouement: trapped between empires - Part 6
“What you in Australia must understand is that you are more to blame than the CIA. You want this to happen, you want a certain administration in control, and you don’t want another administration in c...
johnmenadue.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Since demise of Whitlam, orchestrated remotely from UK & US, our govts have been cowed into subordination to US. We need to become a Republic; to review constitution re role and composition of Senate; to extricate ourselves from foreign policy control by US. #auspol
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
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The best captain doesn't rush in front
The fiercest fighter doesn't bluster
The big winner isn't competing
The best boss takes a low footing
This is the power of noncompetition
This is the right use of ability
Tao Te Ching 68
trans. Ursula Le Guin
The fiercest fighter doesn't bluster
The big winner isn't competing
The best boss takes a low footing
This is the power of noncompetition
This is the right use of ability
Tao Te Ching 68
trans. Ursula Le Guin
February 12, 2025 at 12:42 AM
The best captain doesn't rush in front
The fiercest fighter doesn't bluster
The big winner isn't competing
The best boss takes a low footing
This is the power of noncompetition
This is the right use of ability
Tao Te Ching 68
trans. Ursula Le Guin
The fiercest fighter doesn't bluster
The big winner isn't competing
The best boss takes a low footing
This is the power of noncompetition
This is the right use of ability
Tao Te Ching 68
trans. Ursula Le Guin