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Malcolm Conn
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Freelance/media relations. Former Chief Cricket Writer Sydney Morning Herald. Former Comms manager CNSW & CA. Former chief cricket writer News Corp. Richmond. Own Views.
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A couple of evangelical preachers asked Trump what bible verse most inspired him - he refused to say replying “it’s personal”. — what about, "It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of Heaven,” Matthew 19:24. Also Mark 10:25, Luke 18:25.
July 12, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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The Nationals continue their relentless campaign to become the major opposition party by wiping out the Liberals… and ask Barnaby if he supports quotas. If he says no ask him if the Nationals should be dropped from the front bench. If he says yes ask if that’s 50 percent women. #hypocricy
July 12, 2025 at 9:24 AM
malcolmconn.bsky.social
The bloke on the right apparently killed a lot of Dukes. Killed 57,000 in all apparently trying to change the laws of adultery. Wouldn’t take no for an answer. Henry 8th left his mark
liebcricket.com Dan Liebke @liebcricket.com · Jul 11
Out of shape Dukes #ENGvIND 🏏
Edward Stafford Henry VIII
July 12, 2025 at 9:05 AM
malcolmconn.bsky.social
Now this is a contest! What was the result?
icelandcricket.bsky.social Iceland Cricket @icelandcricket.bsky.social · Jul 11
New day, new match. We have restricted Latvia to 151/7 off 20 overs. Can we chase down 152 to win our second Euro Cup clash in two days?

www.youtube.com/live/HCEDIa4...
Iceland vs Latvia Live Cricket Match | 11-Jul-25 12:00 PM 20 Live - EURO T20 CUP 2025
YouTube video by CH Live Streaming
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July 12, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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Recently, my book THEY CALLED US ENEMY was banned – again – in Tennessee. Book bans are out of control. Huge parts of American history are being restricted. To join me in standing up for the freedom to read, go to pen.org/action. @penamerica.bsky.social @topshelfcomix.bsky.social @idwpublishing.com
July 11, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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A bargain compared to the $600 billion nuclear fantasy offer … Marinus costs blow out to more than $5 billion, but backers insist it is still value for money reneweconomy.com.au/marinus-cost...
Marinus costs blow out to more than $5 billion, but backers insist it is still value for money
The bill for Marinus Link, including the onshore transmission works in Tasmania, will come to just over $5 billion dollars, a major new assessment has found.
reneweconomy.com.au
July 11, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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Loopholes risk giving fossil fuel lobbyists "outsized impact" on Australian politics reneweconomy.com.au/fossil-fuel-...
July 10, 2025 at 7:50 AM
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Trump defends another coup attempt, imposing 50 percent tariffs on Brazil for charging their former president— Trump sends more tariff letters after Brazil spat

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Trump sends more tariff letters after spat with Brazil
Donald Trump says the US will impose a 50 per cent tariff on all imports from Brazil after a spat this week with the Brazilian president.
www.thenewdaily.com.au
July 10, 2025 at 7:08 AM
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Fantastic there is a 16-page report with recommendations to root out antisemitism. When can we expect a similar report on Islamophobia? — Antisemitism plan urges PM to strip funding

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Antisemitism plan takes aim at schools, universities
Australia's universities, schools and other publicly funded institutions have been urged to join a sweeping effort to combat anti-Semitism across the nation.
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July 10, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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‘This isn’t a one-off glitch’: Qantas pilots blast airline over data hack of 6 million customers www.crikey.com.au/2025/07/10/q...
July 10, 2025 at 3:09 AM
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Has there ever been a more endless war than the Middle East? —Psychotic': Diehard MAGA supporters turn on Trump

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'Psychotic': Trump under fire from diehard supporters
Donald Trump is under fire from some of his staunchest MAGA backers over America's involvement in Israel's war on Iran.
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June 19, 2025 at 2:49 AM
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Wish ‘do a deal’ Don had taken this much interest in Ukraine. Russia invaded Crimea in 2014 and he has been president twice since — ‘May do it, may not’: Trump on US strike on Iran

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Trump mum on strike, but says week will be 'very big'
Donald Trump won't say whether he has decided to order a US strike on Iran, a move that Iranian officials warn would see stiff retaliation.
www.thenewdaily.com.au
June 19, 2025 at 2:44 AM
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Ungrateful sods! It costs a bomb to holiday in Europe and they make more than a trillion dollars a year!More now that Trump has scared everyone away from the USA — Smoke and water pistols in 'overtourism' demos

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Water pistols fired at visitors in demos against 'overtourism'
Thousands of people have taken to the streets of cities in southern Europe to demonstrate against overtourism.
www.thenewdaily.com.au
June 16, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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Friday's NY Post cover doesn't disappoint:
June 6, 2025 at 4:15 AM
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Memo Albo — reneweconomy.com.au/global-surve...
Global survey finds strong support for carbon pricing: “Politicians should not be too afraid”
Global surveys of 50,000 people finds “strong and genuine support” for international carbon pricing and other policy measures to mitigate climate change.
reneweconomy.com.au
June 6, 2025 at 7:38 AM
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drsally.bsky.social
Just get vaccinated people

Vaccinate your children too

They were invented to save lives
Even stupid people’s lives
May 15, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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this is a letter to the editor from a high school track runner who came in second to a trans girl in a race. her state house rep in maine started talking about it. so she wrote this: www.pressherald.com/2025/05/14/r...
Rep. Laurel Libby, R-Auburn, recently used my second-place finish in the 1,600-meter run, and that of my teammate in the 800-meter run, to malign Soren Stark-Chessa, the trans-identified athlete who finished first. One of the reasons I chose to run cross-country and track is the community: Teammates cheering each other on, athletes from different schools coming together, and the fact that personal improvement is valued as much as, if not more than, the place we finish. Last Friday, I ran the fastest 1,600-meter race I have ever run in middle school or high school track and earned varsity status by my school’s standards. I am extremely proud of the effort I put into the race and the time that I achieved. The fact that someone else finished in front of me didn’t diminish the happiness I felt after finishing that race. I don’t feel like first place was taken from me. Instead, I feel like a happy day was turned ugly by a bully who is using children to make political points. We are all just kids trying to make our way through high school. Participating in sports is the highlight of high school for some kids. No one was harmed by Soren’s participation in the girls’ track meet, but we are all harmed by the hateful rhetoric of bullies, like Rep. Libby, who want to take sports away from some kids just because of who they are. Anelise Feldman Freshman, Yarmouth High School Yarmouth
May 16, 2025 at 3:25 AM
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ginda65.bsky.social
Of course rich people are bleating about this change. If you have more than $3m in super you are super rich and just hoarding. You ain’t gonna live forever! Get over yourselves. Good on you Jim Chalmers. Stick to your decision. #auspol
Not for turning: Chalmers rounds on super critics and stands by his plan
Critics have mounted a loud last-minute campaign to force changes to Jim Chalmers’ plan to change superannuation taxes. He says he’s not for turning.
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May 16, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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So Usman Khawaja is banned by the @ICC from putting a dove on his bat supporting peace in the Middle East but @ICC chairman Jay Shah, son of India’s home affairs minister, can openly support the Indian military during conflict. Staggering hypocrisy!!! timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/crick...
'Let us unite to honour our heroes': Jay Shah salutes Armed Forces amid India-Pakistan tensions | Cricket News - The Times of India
Cricket News: Jay Shah voiced support for Indian armed forces amidst escalating cross-border tensions following retaliatory strikes after a deadly terrorist attack
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
May 16, 2025 at 4:32 AM
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Why those remaining climate change deniers flogged at the election need to get out of the way! — “Riddled with breakdowns:" Why intermittent coal power is a major threat to grid reliability reneweconomy.com.au/riddled-with...
“Riddled with breakdowns:” Why intermittent coal power is a major threat to grid reliability
New report says number of coal breakdowns over summer was far worse than expected, underlining case for intermittent coal to be replaced by variable renewables and storage.
reneweconomy.com.au
May 14, 2025 at 8:57 AM
malcolmconn.bsky.social
I’ve been visiting the UK for 32 years. The Eastern Europeans were more engaging waitresses. I miss them since Brexit kicked them out. And I wonder about the Polish truck drivers who got the boot.
2damntrans.bsky.social sasha ↙︎↙︎↙︎ 🌹🏴 @2damntrans.bsky.social · May 13
For Starmer to say that immigration has done "incalculable damage" to the UK is as wrong as it is evil.
May 14, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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We didn’t forget about journalist Jamal Khashoggi, did we?

Murdered inside a Saudi consulate. Dismembered. Then a full-on coverup, sanctioned at the highest levels.
May 13, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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Jeez that will help the LNP back from the brink. Bridget McKenzie carving up a female opponent who had to put up with chants of “quota girl” by those dinosaurs on McKenzie’s side of politics.
strangerous.bsky.social stranger @strangerous.bsky.social · May 14
Marielle Smith calls out Bridget McKenzie’s “extremely offensive” claim that to fulfil gender equality, Labor powerbrokers “need to wear a dress”
“was colleagues on Bridget’s side…who when I was elected…yelled out chants of ‘quota girl’ to me. I will proudly hold up my CV…”💥 youtu.be/pf_kGmeN8yg?...
Marielle Smith slams a “very rude” & “extremely offensive” Bridget McKenzie on ABC
YouTube video by stranger777
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May 14, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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An unflattering summary of the new Liberal leader— Sussan Ley is yet to make her mark in 24 years in politics. That’s unlikely to change

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Sussan Ley is yet to make her mark in 24 years in politics
Sussan Ley the politician has shown she’ll offer up whatever helps her own survival.  That’s one way to ensure she’s not holding it for long.
www.thenewdaily.com.au
May 13, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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I feel for the neighbours — www.nytimes.com/2025/05/05/t...
Won’t You Be My Neighbor? No Thanks, Elon Musk.
www.nytimes.com
May 11, 2025 at 12:35 AM