Matt V
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@ellensandellmp.bsky.social Labor disrespects healthcare workers so much they quietly moved the Frankston Hospital opening to a Sunday so the Premier wouldn't have to face hundreds of angry workers. We need allies. Labor losing votes to the LNP won't help
January 18, 2026 at 8:48 PM
@ellensandellmp.bsky.social Labor disrespects healthcare workers so much they quietly moved the Frankston Hospital opening to a Sunday so the Premier wouldn't have to face hundreds of angry workers. We need allies. Labor losing votes to the LNP won't help
The Victorian Government won't give essential workers a reasonable pay deal, so we're taking action on the opening day of the new Frankston Hospital hwu.org.au/healthcare-w...
Healthcare workers escalate industrial action, with thousands of elective surgeries to be cancelled - Health Workers Union
Victorian healthcare workers will stop supporting elective surgery procedures from Wednesday, in the latest escalation of a long-running dispute with the Victorian Government. The new bans will also s...
hwu.org.au
January 13, 2026 at 9:08 AM
The Victorian Government won't give essential workers a reasonable pay deal, so we're taking action on the opening day of the new Frankston Hospital hwu.org.au/healthcare-w...
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Road hazards. Today's cartoon by @dennisgoris.bsky.social. More cartoons: www.cartoonmovement.com
#ICE #ReneeNicoleGood #USA
#ICE #ReneeNicoleGood #USA
January 9, 2026 at 5:46 AM
Road hazards. Today's cartoon by @dennisgoris.bsky.social. More cartoons: www.cartoonmovement.com
#ICE #ReneeNicoleGood #USA
#ICE #ReneeNicoleGood #USA
We need to get better media coverage of this as we head into a #VicPol election year. Disappointed with the media during the massive strike last month. Let's see them come and talk to us during the new Frankston Hospital opening in <2 weeks, coinciding with another strike
hwu.org.au/healthcare-w...
hwu.org.au/healthcare-w...
Healthcare workers struggling with ‘burnout epidemic’, especially in country areas. - Health Workers Union
Healthcare workers across regional Victoria are enduring a burnout epidemic, as workplace stress, overwork and poor pay takes its toll. Burnout rates were the worst at Albury Wodonga (47% of all publi...
hwu.org.au
January 9, 2026 at 6:25 AM
We need to get better media coverage of this as we head into a #VicPol election year. Disappointed with the media during the massive strike last month. Let's see them come and talk to us during the new Frankston Hospital opening in <2 weeks, coinciding with another strike
hwu.org.au/healthcare-w...
hwu.org.au/healthcare-w...
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Pfft democracy, who needs it. Let police decide whether or not any protests can occur
January 6, 2026 at 6:47 AM
Pfft democracy, who needs it. Let police decide whether or not any protests can occur
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How grotesque. At a time where we need positive political leadership that brings us together, unites us, protects our social cohesion & multiculturalism these dills seek to exploit tragedy, division and fear. Shame on them all.
January 5, 2026 at 5:26 AM
How grotesque. At a time where we need positive political leadership that brings us together, unites us, protects our social cohesion & multiculturalism these dills seek to exploit tragedy, division and fear. Shame on them all.
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Having killed hundreds of aid workers, Israel is now completely banning 37 aid orgs from entering Gaza, including Doctors Without Borders, Save the Children, Oxfam, Caritas, and World Vision. This is an obvious war crime and thousands will die.
Any comment from our government?
Any comment from our government?
'Simply unprecedented': Israel banning dozens of charities from Gaza
The Israeli government says the organisations have not met new requirements, which include recognising Israel as a Jewish and democratic state and banning any so-called "de-legitimisation" of Israel.
www.abc.net.au
December 31, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Having killed hundreds of aid workers, Israel is now completely banning 37 aid orgs from entering Gaza, including Doctors Without Borders, Save the Children, Oxfam, Caritas, and World Vision. This is an obvious war crime and thousands will die.
Any comment from our government?
Any comment from our government?
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Outside the ACT, progress on raising the age of criminal responsibility has stalled. Instead, Queensland and Victoria have introduced “adult time for adult crime” laws for children, moves incoming Children's Commissioner warns are not evidence-based. satpa.pe/RCP5yyF
Youth crime is ‘not in a crisis’
The new National Children’s Commissioner cites among her top concerns an increasingly draconian criminal justice system and improvements to the youth social media ban.
satpa.pe
December 29, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Outside the ACT, progress on raising the age of criminal responsibility has stalled. Instead, Queensland and Victoria have introduced “adult time for adult crime” laws for children, moves incoming Children's Commissioner warns are not evidence-based. satpa.pe/RCP5yyF
I don't watch much broadcast TV or ad supported streaming. Using my housemate's Kayo for some #ashes
Did I just see Kyle Sandilands in an ad about stopping hate and bigotry? Kyle F*ing Sandilands?
Did I just see Kyle Sandilands in an ad about stopping hate and bigotry? Kyle F*ing Sandilands?
December 26, 2025 at 4:00 AM
I don't watch much broadcast TV or ad supported streaming. Using my housemate's Kayo for some #ashes
Did I just see Kyle Sandilands in an ad about stopping hate and bigotry? Kyle F*ing Sandilands?
Did I just see Kyle Sandilands in an ad about stopping hate and bigotry? Kyle F*ing Sandilands?
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Also: the NSW Police authorised a nazi rally (“Abolish The Jewish Lobby” etc) in front of NSW parliament 6 weeks ago.
But it’s the bridge protesters calling for a ceasefire that are the problem? Srsly
But it’s the bridge protesters calling for a ceasefire that are the problem? Srsly
December 19, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Also: the NSW Police authorised a nazi rally (“Abolish The Jewish Lobby” etc) in front of NSW parliament 6 weeks ago.
But it’s the bridge protesters calling for a ceasefire that are the problem? Srsly
But it’s the bridge protesters calling for a ceasefire that are the problem? Srsly
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"Latest list of new mine proposals reveals 97 new coal and gas projects are under development" #ThePoint
thepoint.com.au/news/251219-...
thepoint.com.au/news/251219-...
Latest list of new mine proposals reveals 97 new coal and gas projects are under development
The annual list of Australia’s planned resource and energy projects has been released by the federal Department of Industry, Science and Resources.
thepoint.com.au
December 19, 2025 at 3:54 AM
"Latest list of new mine proposals reveals 97 new coal and gas projects are under development" #ThePoint
thepoint.com.au/news/251219-...
thepoint.com.au/news/251219-...
Thank you Ali Kadri, very well written
www.abc.net.au/religion/bon...
www.abc.net.au/religion/bon...
Arguing over the Bondi hero’s faith misses the point - ABC Religion & Ethics
The online argument over Ahmed Al Ahmed’s faith overlooks what matters: not how neatly his identity fits a pre-existing political narrative, but what his actions tell us about who we can be when fear ...
www.abc.net.au
December 17, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Thank you Ali Kadri, very well written
www.abc.net.au/religion/bon...
www.abc.net.au/religion/bon...
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In 1991 Mt Pinatubo spewed out 50 MILLION TONNES OF CO₂!!
That's a ridiculously MASSIVE amount!
That's a ridiculously MASSIVE amount!
September 13, 2024 at 11:56 AM
In 1991 Mt Pinatubo spewed out 50 MILLION TONNES OF CO₂!!
That's a ridiculously MASSIVE amount!
That's a ridiculously MASSIVE amount!
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"In the past few hours Israel has conducted multiple attacks across the Gaza strip violating the ceasefire.. at least 366 Palestinians have been killed since the ceasefire came into effect 8 weeks ago"
December 5, 2025 at 8:29 AM
"In the past few hours Israel has conducted multiple attacks across the Gaza strip violating the ceasefire.. at least 366 Palestinians have been killed since the ceasefire came into effect 8 weeks ago"
Hopefully @australia.theguardian.com cover the huge HWU strike and march in Victoria today. Well past time essential healthcare workers get the pay and recognition they deserve
December 4, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Hopefully @australia.theguardian.com cover the huge HWU strike and march in Victoria today. Well past time essential healthcare workers get the pay and recognition they deserve
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🚨Antisemitism Envoy Jillian Segal is steadfastly refusing to condemn the NSW Parliament neo-Nazi rally. Paid over $1,000 a day by taxpayers but MIA since far-right Advance scandal over four months ago... theklaxon.com.au/wheres-jilli...
Where's Jillian Segal? Over $1,000-a-day but MIA - The Klaxon
Antisemitism Envoy Jillian Segal — whose family bankrolls far-right group “Advance” — is refusing to denounce the neo-Nazi rally held outside NSW Parliament House.
theklaxon.com.au
November 27, 2025 at 2:42 AM
🚨Antisemitism Envoy Jillian Segal is steadfastly refusing to condemn the NSW Parliament neo-Nazi rally. Paid over $1,000 a day by taxpayers but MIA since far-right Advance scandal over four months ago... theklaxon.com.au/wheres-jilli...
I'm no lawyer, but I do have workplace health and safety experience in the #AFL home state. This claim that duty of care doesn't apply because the risk isn't exclusive to/higher in the workplace seems *very* dubious. Hope they get roasted legally. This is not a moral stance at all. Do better AFL
November 21, 2025 at 7:12 AM
I'm no lawyer, but I do have workplace health and safety experience in the #AFL home state. This claim that duty of care doesn't apply because the risk isn't exclusive to/higher in the workplace seems *very* dubious. Hope they get roasted legally. This is not a moral stance at all. Do better AFL
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Pretty remarkable how high Australia sits on the scale for lifestyle carbon emissions globally - and how little this gets mentioned in domestic climate discourse.
hotorcool.org/publications...
hotorcool.org/publications...
November 18, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Pretty remarkable how high Australia sits on the scale for lifestyle carbon emissions globally - and how little this gets mentioned in domestic climate discourse.
hotorcool.org/publications...
hotorcool.org/publications...
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'A senior member of the neo-Nazi group which held an anti-Jewish protest outside NSW Parliament is a South African national who works for a major engineering firm that has held contracts with the Australian Defence Department and NSW government.'
www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw...
www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw...
Engineer. Teacher. Postie: The neo-Nazis who rallied in Sydney
Those who gathered on Saturday include a personal trainer, an English-as-a-second-language teacher and a former bar manager who is facing DV charges.
www.smh.com.au
November 12, 2025 at 8:04 PM
'A senior member of the neo-Nazi group which held an anti-Jewish protest outside NSW Parliament is a South African national who works for a major engineering firm that has held contracts with the Australian Defence Department and NSW government.'
www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw...
www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw...
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Joe Rogan has one of the world's most popular podcasts. Unfortunately, like nearly all of the most popular online shows, his tends to spread climate misinformation. For @climateconnections.bsky.social I scrutinize his recent episode with octogenarian climate contrarians Lindzen & Happer 🧵 (1/11)
Five ways Joe Rogan misleads listeners about climate change » Yale Climate Connections
Rogan exposes millions to climate denial. Let’s break down his tactics.
yaleclimateconnections.org
November 7, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Joe Rogan has one of the world's most popular podcasts. Unfortunately, like nearly all of the most popular online shows, his tends to spread climate misinformation. For @climateconnections.bsky.social I scrutinize his recent episode with octogenarian climate contrarians Lindzen & Happer 🧵 (1/11)
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Bill Gates Gave $3.5M to Think Tank Run by Climate Crisis Denier Bjorn Lomborg
By @rtakver.bsky.social @desmog.com
www.desmog.com/2025/11/05/b...
By @rtakver.bsky.social @desmog.com
www.desmog.com/2025/11/05/b...
Bill Gates Gave $3.5M to Think Tank Run by Climate Crisis Denier Bjorn Lomborg
Tax records reveal that the billionaire’s foundation has donated for years to Lomborg’s Copenhagen Consensus Center.
www.desmog.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Bill Gates Gave $3.5M to Think Tank Run by Climate Crisis Denier Bjorn Lomborg
By @rtakver.bsky.social @desmog.com
www.desmog.com/2025/11/05/b...
By @rtakver.bsky.social @desmog.com
www.desmog.com/2025/11/05/b...
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Who supports the Albanese Govt's new environment laws?
• Chevron
• BHP
• the Minerals Council of Australia
• the Business Council of Australia
Who doesn't support the new laws?
• Australian Conservation Foundation
• Greenpeace
• the Climate Council
• the Wilderness Society and more. 🤔 #auspol
• Chevron
• BHP
• the Minerals Council of Australia
• the Business Council of Australia
Who doesn't support the new laws?
• Australian Conservation Foundation
• Greenpeace
• the Climate Council
• the Wilderness Society and more. 🤔 #auspol
November 4, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Who supports the Albanese Govt's new environment laws?
• Chevron
• BHP
• the Minerals Council of Australia
• the Business Council of Australia
Who doesn't support the new laws?
• Australian Conservation Foundation
• Greenpeace
• the Climate Council
• the Wilderness Society and more. 🤔 #auspol
• Chevron
• BHP
• the Minerals Council of Australia
• the Business Council of Australia
Who doesn't support the new laws?
• Australian Conservation Foundation
• Greenpeace
• the Climate Council
• the Wilderness Society and more. 🤔 #auspol
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1/ Stephen McInerney -- ex-Ramsay Centre for Western Civilisation Guy & current Dean of Studies & Associate Professor of Literature at Catholic tertiary institution Campion College in Sydney -- urges support for Tom Sewell's incipient neo-Nazi political party.
!['I'm not in the NSN but believe, for strategic reasons, people should become 'political supporters' of the White Australia Party. The creation of such parties is the only safeguard against White erasure. Other pro-White parties will follow in time. Sieze [sic] the day.'](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:o2ggsnr4ihu4pjka6zd7rv27/bafkreihocgeelqxtafrohy5geget2tdo4iximk4v6gvh5qx732wylht7dy@jpeg)
November 4, 2025 at 12:56 PM
1/ Stephen McInerney -- ex-Ramsay Centre for Western Civilisation Guy & current Dean of Studies & Associate Professor of Literature at Catholic tertiary institution Campion College in Sydney -- urges support for Tom Sewell's incipient neo-Nazi political party.
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Gift horse.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
November 4, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Gift horse.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.