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Masked_Elf
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Australian! Small but ready to stand up for my community. Fighting for clean air for all. Clean air = a healthier community. Mask up, you could save a life or livelihood 😷
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“We now have an ideological rabble of disconnected numpties instead of a credible opposing force whose job it is to both propose alternate policy while holding the government to account. But they lack discipline, vision, ideas and credibility.”

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What remains of the Liberals is nothing but a rabble
By Jim McIntosh   These days, I hardly bother posting much in the way of discussion on social media. I have little time and less inclination to do so. The state of opposition politics at [...]
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November 19, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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squigglyrick.bsky.social
I feel like writing about this again. CSIRO / broader research tips welcome: [email protected]
November 19, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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richardtuffin.bsky.social
It only means one thing when organisations like the ANU and CSIRO want to carry out mass sackings.

It means that those organisations are poorly run and their entire executive needs a cleanout.
November 19, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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lyrebirddream.bsky.social
Cycling from Goondiwindi to Narrabri, I passed rich black-soil and fence-line signs from farmers warning about coal seam gas.

In a heating, drying climate, abandoning net zero is abandoning Australia’s farmers.

Read my blog.👇🏽

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Abandoning Net Zero Abandons Our Farmers
Riding my bike from Goondiwindi down to Narrabri via Moree, I had the Nandewar Range and Mount Kaputar sitting off to my left on the horizon. In front of me were paddocks of early summer crops on rich...
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November 19, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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melissasweetdr.bsky.social
Labor MP Ed Husic urges own party to ‘pry open the jaws of Treasury’ after CSIRO announces job cuts

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Labor MP Ed Husic urges own party to ‘pry open the jaws of Treasury’ after CSIRO announces job cuts
Husic, who oversaw CSIRO cuts as the former science minister, said some in government see scientific agency funding as a ‘cost’ not an ‘investment’
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November 19, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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grogsgamut.bsky.social
The path ahead for real wages is...not good
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Charts showing that if real wages keep rising at the current rate, it will take till 2044 to get back to 2021 levels
November 19, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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grogsgamut.bsky.social
I seriously cannot get over how stupid it is to be cutting back on research right now #ThePoint
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CSIRO 350 job cuts a damning indictment on Government priorities, misses 'golden opportunity' on research
The announcement this week that CSIRO are to cut 350 research jobs is another damning indictment on Australia’s ongoing failure to prioritise research and development.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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cameronwilson.bsky.social
Like the local streaming quota, Australia should legislate that a certain amounts of views should go to Australian users as a way of promoting domestic Posting production
November 19, 2025 at 6:30 AM
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Scientists say they are "speechless" after witnessing significant coral death at the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef.
Survey finds 60 per cent of Ningaloo coral has turned to stone
Scientists say they are "speechless" after witnessing significant coral death at the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:38 AM
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‘Pry open the jaws of Treasury’ to fund CSIRO amid hundreds of job losses, Labor MP Ed Husic tells own party
‘Pry open the jaws of Treasury’ to fund CSIRO amid hundreds of job losses, Labor MP Ed Husic tells own party
Husic, who oversaw CSIRO cuts as the former science minister, said some in government see scientific agency funding as a ‘cost’ not an ‘investment’ Ed Husic has challenged his own government to “pry open the jaws of Treasury” to boost funding for Australia’s national scientific agency after it announced up to 350 research jobs would be cut to deal with an imminent budgetary cliff. The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) announced on Wednesday it would look to cut between 300 and 350 research unit roles as part of efforts to narrow its research scope and address an ageing property portfolio in need of urgent modernisation. Continue reading...
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November 19, 2025 at 6:40 AM
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I'm loving Ed Unleashed
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‘Pry open the jaws of Treasury’ to fund CSIRO amid hundreds of job losses, Labor MP Ed Husic tells own party
‘Pry open the jaws of Treasury’ to fund CSIRO amid hundreds of job losses, Labor MP Ed Husic tells own party
Husic, who oversaw CSIRO cuts as the former science minister, said some in government see scientific agency funding as a ‘cost’ not an ‘investment’ Ed Husic has challenged his own government to “pry open the jaws of Treasury” to boost funding for Australia’s national scientific agency after it announced up to 350 research jobs would be cut to deal with an imminent budgetary cliff. The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) announced on Wednesday it would look to cut between 300 and 350 research unit roles as part of efforts to narrow its research scope and address an ageing property portfolio in need of urgent modernisation. Continue reading...
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November 19, 2025 at 6:51 AM
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beneltham.bsky.social
Just as well we approved that gas plant up at Barrow hey
November 19, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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michellefrantenauk.bsky.social
Absolutely 💯 I’m sure they have some great ideas in the wings. Such a wasted opportunity. Wouldn’t mind some big moves from this government they’ve got the numbers…start with dropping Uni fees and making it easier for EVs to power homes… technology is taking giant leaps and we seem to be dawdling.
November 18, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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grogsgamut.bsky.social
The key is Trump is envious. He would love to be able to murder journalists with such impunity.
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Trump suggests Khashoggi had it coming: "You're mentioning someone that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen. But he knew nothing about it. You don't have to embarrass our guest."
November 18, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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davidewart.bsky.social
This is a remarkable video . Gough Whitlam was in fine form here . He dissected the press and corrected the narrative shamefully peddled by the right.

#auspol

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Gough Whitlam At The National Press Club (11-11-85)
YouTube video by Malcolm Farnsworth
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November 18, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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3horses.bsky.social
a reminder about what a failure this #faux govt is.

#IntegrityFirst #auspol #ParadigmShiftNow

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Government transparency
YouTube video by David Pocock
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November 18, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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chris-mcintosh.bsky.social
Dear media,

Can we stop talking about the opposition now, and get back to discussing the ACTUAL GOVERNMENT? Thanks and regards.

#auspol
November 18, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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cory.id.au
Like politicians, big business are quite happy to say the quiet stuff out loud these days. #auspol #opinion #coryoconnor

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November 18, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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gail21.bsky.social
Sadly the police are just not capable of doing their job, so many men being let go from police custody to go home and murder their partners.
The boys club mentality is responsible for so many women dying painful deaths… thanks to the misogyny of Australian cops
November 18, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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ladystardust64.bsky.social
David Pocock on #RN talking about the job cuts at CSIRO ... 'Why are jobs at smelters more valuable than scientists and researchers?'

Excellent question 🤬

#auspol
November 18, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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lucyham.bsky.social
If you missed @senatorsurfer.bsky.social’s outstanding speech in parliament on the threat to good policy posed by orchestrated, international disinformation, don’t miss it now.
#AtlasNetwork #Auspol

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Peter Whish-Wilson Exposes Advance & the Atlas Network
YouTube video by Australian Greens
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November 18, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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louisviljee.bsky.social
When we need Labor to show leadership, it keeps disappointing us.
#duopoly
#capturedstate
#fossilcriminals
#auspol
#wapol
November 18, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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jrbsays.bsky.social
Sussan Ley keeps saying Labor is allowing gas to be exported before Australia’s needs are met.

She’s right, this is wrong.

However, which government allowed this to happen in the first place?

#AusPol
November 18, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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matthaggis666.bsky.social
You know what would help to stop the rise of Nazism? Properly funded public education and increasing JobSeeker to above the Henderson Poverty Line. #auspol
November 18, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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thechef-52.bsky.social
The atrocities in Gaza continue and the West Bank is deteriorating rapidly.
Trump's plan is vague and ambiguous.
#auspol #uspol #Gaza
#WestBank

www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Gaza killings continue warns Australian doctor - ABC listen
An Australian emergency doctor working for MSF (Doctors Without Borders) in Gaza is warning Palestinians are still being killed and injured despite a ceasefire being in place.
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November 18, 2025 at 10:15 PM