the only mikewilson in australia
@mikewilsoninoz.bsky.social
Retired from writing up my research on assisted dying, mental health, and epigenetic disease. PhD (nursing).
Into political bile, psilocybin and the cult of sensibility.
Aussie & Kiwi, ex Yank
he/him/who/me
Into political bile, psilocybin and the cult of sensibility.
Aussie & Kiwi, ex Yank
he/him/who/me
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Despite Voluntary Assisted Dying being legal across all Australian states (and ACT), the majority of aged care residential providers DO NOT allow it to be administered on their premises.
If you or someone you care about has to live in such a facility, plan well in advance. Ask them upfront.
Report👇
If you or someone you care about has to live in such a facility, plan well in advance. Ask them upfront.
Report👇
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What if the real “great replacement” was the human obsolescence project behind the AI systems produced by the reactionary tech oligarchs who have used their social media platforms to get the public to buy into the racist and Islamophobic “great replacement theory?”
November 23, 2025 at 6:44 PM
What if the real “great replacement” was the human obsolescence project behind the AI systems produced by the reactionary tech oligarchs who have used their social media platforms to get the public to buy into the racist and Islamophobic “great replacement theory?”
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Substantial fine and demerit points for hitting wildlife. No one will take any notice until the law is changed.
(Enforcement? There absolutely are ways, particularly in known hotspots.)
(Enforcement? There absolutely are ways, particularly in known hotspots.)
A 'massive' number of wildlife die on our roads. Experts say protections are falling far short
A 'massive' number of wildlife die on our roads. Experts say protections are falling far short
Wildlife-safe road features remain largely optional, a “nice-to-have, not need-to-have”, the author of new research warns.
www.sbs.com.au
November 23, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Substantial fine and demerit points for hitting wildlife. No one will take any notice until the law is changed.
(Enforcement? There absolutely are ways, particularly in known hotspots.)
(Enforcement? There absolutely are ways, particularly in known hotspots.)
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Marcy's take is much better and ties together the three most confusing things going on!
"Groceries," and Other Secrets of Managing Donald Trump - emptywheel
Three developments that have befuddled observers -- Trump's fawning praise of Zohran Mamdani, Kirill Dmitriev's latest success at manipulating Trump advisors, and Marjorie Taylor Greene's departure --...
www.emptywheel.net
November 23, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Marcy's take is much better and ties together the three most confusing things going on!
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Someone needs to investigate who started the accusation of corruption of Zelenski at the same time this “peace plan” came out. I keep remembering when Trump tried to strong-arm Zelenski into making up dirt on Biden. Sounds just like a Roger Stone/Trump plan.
November 23, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Someone needs to investigate who started the accusation of corruption of Zelenski at the same time this “peace plan” came out. I keep remembering when Trump tried to strong-arm Zelenski into making up dirt on Biden. Sounds just like a Roger Stone/Trump plan.
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Arizona is a measles hotspot right now, and it’s totally preventable. Grateful to Chief Duran and the Phoenix Fire Dept. for stepping up with free vaccine clinics this month and next to keep families safe.
November 22, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Arizona is a measles hotspot right now, and it’s totally preventable. Grateful to Chief Duran and the Phoenix Fire Dept. for stepping up with free vaccine clinics this month and next to keep families safe.
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The coroner is deluded if they can’t see this as being influenced by adherence to a broader ideology.
Trio behind deadly Wieambilla attack had 'shared delusional disorder' and were 'intent' on killing, coroner finds: www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Trio behind deadly police shooting had 'delusional disorder', coroner finds
A Queensland coroner has found two police officers who were killed by extremists were "adequately equipped" yet "no match for an ambush", as he made recommendations to prevent another tragedy.
www.abc.net.au
November 23, 2025 at 1:20 AM
The coroner is deluded if they can’t see this as being influenced by adherence to a broader ideology.
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How embarrassing.
Administration sources were all-in on this Russian wishlist until it was revealed that it was an *actual* Russian wishlist and not just the worst possible peace plan for Ukraine.
Administration sources were all-in on this Russian wishlist until it was revealed that it was an *actual* Russian wishlist and not just the worst possible peace plan for Ukraine.
November 23, 2025 at 12:24 AM
How embarrassing.
Administration sources were all-in on this Russian wishlist until it was revealed that it was an *actual* Russian wishlist and not just the worst possible peace plan for Ukraine.
Administration sources were all-in on this Russian wishlist until it was revealed that it was an *actual* Russian wishlist and not just the worst possible peace plan for Ukraine.
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11 years ago today, 12 year old Tamir Rice was gunned down by police officers on Cleveland’s west side.
The officer shot him within seconds of arriving at the park he was playing in.
Tamir’s life mattered. It still does. My thoughts are with his family today.
The officer shot him within seconds of arriving at the park he was playing in.
Tamir’s life mattered. It still does. My thoughts are with his family today.
November 22, 2025 at 11:32 PM
11 years ago today, 12 year old Tamir Rice was gunned down by police officers on Cleveland’s west side.
The officer shot him within seconds of arriving at the park he was playing in.
Tamir’s life mattered. It still does. My thoughts are with his family today.
The officer shot him within seconds of arriving at the park he was playing in.
Tamir’s life mattered. It still does. My thoughts are with his family today.
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A lot of people say the god of the New Testament isn’t vengeful, but Janis Joplin just asked for a color TV and look what happened to her.
November 23, 2025 at 12:35 AM
A lot of people say the god of the New Testament isn’t vengeful, but Janis Joplin just asked for a color TV and look what happened to her.
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This is not a peace plan. It is a proposal that weakens Ukraine and divides America from Europe, preparing the way for a larger war in the future. In the meantime, it benefits unnamed Russian and American investors, at the expense of everyone else.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Trump Has a Recipe for War and Corruption, Not Peace
Who would benefit from the White House’s 28-point proposal for Ukraine?
www.theatlantic.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:11 AM
This is not a peace plan. It is a proposal that weakens Ukraine and divides America from Europe, preparing the way for a larger war in the future. In the meantime, it benefits unnamed Russian and American investors, at the expense of everyone else.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
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Imagine, if you will, that NASA updated its website to suggest gravity might not exist, prompting CalTech and CERN to release statements saying, "With great sadness, we can no longer recommend listening to NASA."
This is what's happening in epidemiology.
This is what's happening in epidemiology.
November 21, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Imagine, if you will, that NASA updated its website to suggest gravity might not exist, prompting CalTech and CERN to release statements saying, "With great sadness, we can no longer recommend listening to NASA."
This is what's happening in epidemiology.
This is what's happening in epidemiology.
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I *think* the attempt to speedrun authoritarianism has failed. The new acute danger is greater political violence (Trump calling for hangings, etc). But the concerted danger is down the line, when MAGA realizes the bill for all this corruption will come due. www.offmessage.net/p/maga-disar...
MAGA Disarray And The Accumulated Debt Of Corruption
They'd bring America down rather than face accountability, but accountability is not optional.
www.offmessage.net
November 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I *think* the attempt to speedrun authoritarianism has failed. The new acute danger is greater political violence (Trump calling for hangings, etc). But the concerted danger is down the line, when MAGA realizes the bill for all this corruption will come due. www.offmessage.net/p/maga-disar...
I never knew just how kickass Michelle Wu actually is!
Why do I love living in Boston? Yo-Yo Ma playing the Bach cello suites before bringing Mayor Wu out to duet for an encore, that’s why.
November 22, 2025 at 6:36 AM
I never knew just how kickass Michelle Wu actually is!
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Your move Hillsong.
November 21, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Your move Hillsong.
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The coal lobby's new lines are even more effective when there is so little push back from the major parties.
The difference between a climate-denying Coalition and a government going painfully slowly on climate action is close to irrelevant, when both are fossil-fueled. #ClimateCrisis #auspol
The difference between a climate-denying Coalition and a government going painfully slowly on climate action is close to irrelevant, when both are fossil-fueled. #ClimateCrisis #auspol
'The reassuring centrist wrap around a nakedly pro-coal message would not fool progressives knowledgeable about the energy transition. However, it may work on less-knowledgeable voters vulnerable to its “reasonable person” appeal.'
bit.ly/4ouzk93 #auspol
bit.ly/4ouzk93 #auspol
How an Australian coal lobbyist honed fossil fuel messaging
An Australian lobbyist now leading the world’s key coal body addressed the National Press Club this week, demonstrating a sophisticated pivot in global fossil fuel messaging.
bit.ly
November 22, 2025 at 5:28 AM
The coal lobby's new lines are even more effective when there is so little push back from the major parties.
The difference between a climate-denying Coalition and a government going painfully slowly on climate action is close to irrelevant, when both are fossil-fueled. #ClimateCrisis #auspol
The difference between a climate-denying Coalition and a government going painfully slowly on climate action is close to irrelevant, when both are fossil-fueled. #ClimateCrisis #auspol
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University (and TAFE) education should be open to everyone who can benefit from it, not rationed as this government is doing #auspol
‘Cut admissions in 2026’: The new rules shaking up university entry
The government says university places will grow in coming years, but analysts say that’s unlikely due to major changes in funding.
www.smh.com.au
November 21, 2025 at 12:05 AM
University (and TAFE) education should be open to everyone who can benefit from it, not rationed as this government is doing #auspol
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John Menadue: PM Malcolm Fraser was an inspiration to work with on immigration and multicultural affairs. The contradictions in the man kept multiplying.
His commitment to non-discriminatory immigration was deep-seated. He buried White Australia as no other PM.
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11....
His commitment to non-discriminatory immigration was deep-seated. He buried White Australia as no other PM.
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11....
Working with PM Fraser - burying White Australia - Part 4
John Menadue stayed on as the most senior public servant in the land, after the trauma of the Dismissal. In this 5-part series he details what life was like working with PM Fraser. Given his closeness...
johnmenadue.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:57 AM
John Menadue: PM Malcolm Fraser was an inspiration to work with on immigration and multicultural affairs. The contradictions in the man kept multiplying.
His commitment to non-discriminatory immigration was deep-seated. He buried White Australia as no other PM.
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11....
His commitment to non-discriminatory immigration was deep-seated. He buried White Australia as no other PM.
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11....
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MTG has been in Congress since 2020 & is resigning Jan 5, 2026. I just want to point out one thing.
She spent 5 years attacking the left & never feared for her life.
She spent 5 weeks mildly critiquing MAGA & the backlash is so severe she is resigning.
5 years vs 5 weeks. That says it all.
She spent 5 years attacking the left & never feared for her life.
She spent 5 weeks mildly critiquing MAGA & the backlash is so severe she is resigning.
5 years vs 5 weeks. That says it all.
November 22, 2025 at 2:44 AM
MTG has been in Congress since 2020 & is resigning Jan 5, 2026. I just want to point out one thing.
She spent 5 years attacking the left & never feared for her life.
She spent 5 weeks mildly critiquing MAGA & the backlash is so severe she is resigning.
5 years vs 5 weeks. That says it all.
She spent 5 years attacking the left & never feared for her life.
She spent 5 weeks mildly critiquing MAGA & the backlash is so severe she is resigning.
5 years vs 5 weeks. That says it all.
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completely outside of politics, this is so charming
November 21, 2025 at 4:26 PM
completely outside of politics, this is so charming
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He tried to protect his city and negotiate with Russians before they tortured and killed him.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:06 PM
He tried to protect his city and negotiate with Russians before they tortured and killed him.
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Jack Eltis is a 28-year-old part-time air-conditioning mechanic.
He's also the leader of the NSW branch of the National Socialist Network.
This is his story.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
He's also the leader of the NSW branch of the National Socialist Network.
This is his story.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
The neo-Nazi behind anti-Jewish rally in Sydney has bank accounts frozen
While federal and state governments, police and national security agencies grapple with how to respond to the National Socialist Network, several financial institutions and service providers have acte...
www.abc.net.au
November 21, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Jack Eltis is a 28-year-old part-time air-conditioning mechanic.
He's also the leader of the NSW branch of the National Socialist Network.
This is his story.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
He's also the leader of the NSW branch of the National Socialist Network.
This is his story.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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Important to remember that Murdoch has been part of the eugenics end of neoliberalism for decades. He’s entrenched with the Islamophobia industry. Also had Peter 👿 Brimelow and Tucker “Great Replacement” Carlson reporting directly. #Auspol
www.splcenter.org/resources/ex...
www.splcenter.org/resources/ex...
November 14, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Important to remember that Murdoch has been part of the eugenics end of neoliberalism for decades. He’s entrenched with the Islamophobia industry. Also had Peter 👿 Brimelow and Tucker “Great Replacement” Carlson reporting directly. #Auspol
www.splcenter.org/resources/ex...
www.splcenter.org/resources/ex...