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Beaut post from @risingtideaus.bsky.social Today’s paddleout to confront the coal ships. People Power.
This is civil disobedience‼️ We've asked 'nicely' for decades. Disobeying institutions that abuse power to deliberately harm those less powerful is a vital tenant of a healthy democracy. There is still time to join is at #RisingTide 👇🏽
www.risingtide.org.au/pb2025
www.risingtide.org.au/pb2025
November 29, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Beaut post from @risingtideaus.bsky.social Today’s paddleout to confront the coal ships. People Power.
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"Thousands gather in Newcastle Harbour as Rising Tide flotilla blocks coal exports" #RisingTide 👇🏽
www.news.com.au/national/nsw...
www.news.com.au/national/nsw...
November 29, 2025 at 6:04 AM
"Thousands gather in Newcastle Harbour as Rising Tide flotilla blocks coal exports" #RisingTide 👇🏽
www.news.com.au/national/nsw...
www.news.com.au/national/nsw...
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I know we need caution when reporting alleged war crimes but ABC News is always careful to never criticise Israel. Both IDF & Israeli police have acknowledged the incident occurred. 2 Palestinian men surrendered then they were shot dead. #IsraeliTerrorism #Jenin #WestBank
I know we need caution when reporting alleged war crimes but ABC News is always careful to never criticise Israel. Both IDF & Israeli police have acknowledged the incident occurred. 2 Palestinian men surrendered then they were shot dead. #IsraeliTerrorism #Jenin #WestBank
November 29, 2025 at 6:12 AM
"Video appears to show ..."
I know we need caution when reporting alleged war crimes but ABC News is always careful to never criticise Israel. Both IDF & Israeli police have acknowledged the incident occurred. 2 Palestinian men surrendered then they were shot dead. #IsraeliTerrorism #Jenin #WestBank
I know we need caution when reporting alleged war crimes but ABC News is always careful to never criticise Israel. Both IDF & Israeli police have acknowledged the incident occurred. 2 Palestinian men surrendered then they were shot dead. #IsraeliTerrorism #Jenin #WestBank
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This is civil disobedience‼️ We've asked 'nicely' for decades. Disobeying institutions that abuse power to deliberately harm those less powerful is a vital tenant of a healthy democracy. There is still time to join is at #RisingTide 👇🏽
www.risingtide.org.au/pb2025
www.risingtide.org.au/pb2025
November 29, 2025 at 5:04 AM
This is civil disobedience‼️ We've asked 'nicely' for decades. Disobeying institutions that abuse power to deliberately harm those less powerful is a vital tenant of a healthy democracy. There is still time to join is at #RisingTide 👇🏽
www.risingtide.org.au/pb2025
www.risingtide.org.au/pb2025
All of which is why I am a socialist.
Mainstream economics argues that capitalism is a system built on voluntary exchange and efficiency.
Which is a nice idea.
But Amazon depicts the grim reality - capitalism is a wealth-generation system for the privileged few, and thrives on a toxic mix of control, exploitation, and power.
#AusPol
Which is a nice idea.
But Amazon depicts the grim reality - capitalism is a wealth-generation system for the privileged few, and thrives on a toxic mix of control, exploitation, and power.
#AusPol
November 29, 2025 at 1:37 PM
All of which is why I am a socialist.
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Mainstream economics argues that capitalism is a system built on voluntary exchange and efficiency.
Which is a nice idea.
But Amazon depicts the grim reality - capitalism is a wealth-generation system for the privileged few, and thrives on a toxic mix of control, exploitation, and power.
#AusPol
Which is a nice idea.
But Amazon depicts the grim reality - capitalism is a wealth-generation system for the privileged few, and thrives on a toxic mix of control, exploitation, and power.
#AusPol
November 28, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Mainstream economics argues that capitalism is a system built on voluntary exchange and efficiency.
Which is a nice idea.
But Amazon depicts the grim reality - capitalism is a wealth-generation system for the privileged few, and thrives on a toxic mix of control, exploitation, and power.
#AusPol
Which is a nice idea.
But Amazon depicts the grim reality - capitalism is a wealth-generation system for the privileged few, and thrives on a toxic mix of control, exploitation, and power.
#AusPol
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Planned obsolescence is now systemic.
The privileged few own the production systems; the rest of us are trapped in the upgrade–replace–discard loop, and global waste is accumulating faster than we can recycle or dispose of it.
#AusPol
The privileged few own the production systems; the rest of us are trapped in the upgrade–replace–discard loop, and global waste is accumulating faster than we can recycle or dispose of it.
#AusPol
November 29, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Planned obsolescence is now systemic.
The privileged few own the production systems; the rest of us are trapped in the upgrade–replace–discard loop, and global waste is accumulating faster than we can recycle or dispose of it.
#AusPol
The privileged few own the production systems; the rest of us are trapped in the upgrade–replace–discard loop, and global waste is accumulating faster than we can recycle or dispose of it.
#AusPol
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Barnaby out.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
November 27, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Barnaby out.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
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Exclusive: ANU management ‘reactive, short-term, and politically driven’ www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/educati... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
Former VC Genevieve Bell will be given a severance package and parachute amounting to more than $3.3 following her abrupt departure two months ago.
Former VC Genevieve Bell will be given a severance package and parachute amounting to more than $3.3 following her abrupt departure two months ago.
Exclusive: ANU management ‘reactive, short-term, and politically driven’
A damning report has revealed widespread governance failures at ANU, as fresh documents detail former vice-chancellor Genevieve Bell’s $3.3 million exit package.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
November 29, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Exclusive: ANU management ‘reactive, short-term, and politically driven’ www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/educati... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
Former VC Genevieve Bell will be given a severance package and parachute amounting to more than $3.3 following her abrupt departure two months ago.
Former VC Genevieve Bell will be given a severance package and parachute amounting to more than $3.3 following her abrupt departure two months ago.
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ANU spent $605,958 on Chancellor Julie Bishop’s office in a high-rise glass tower in Perth last year and $473,455 to the end of September this year. The university paid at least $800,000 for renovations to the office in 2021, and rent amounted to $15,000 a month. FFS!!
Exclusive: ANU management ‘reactive, short-term, and politically driven’ www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/educati... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
Former VC Genevieve Bell will be given a severance package and parachute amounting to more than $3.3 following her abrupt departure two months ago.
Former VC Genevieve Bell will be given a severance package and parachute amounting to more than $3.3 following her abrupt departure two months ago.
Exclusive: ANU management ‘reactive, short-term, and politically driven’
A damning report has revealed widespread governance failures at ANU, as fresh documents detail former vice-chancellor Genevieve Bell’s $3.3 million exit package.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
November 29, 2025 at 6:47 AM
ANU spent $605,958 on Chancellor Julie Bishop’s office in a high-rise glass tower in Perth last year and $473,455 to the end of September this year. The university paid at least $800,000 for renovations to the office in 2021, and rent amounted to $15,000 a month. FFS!!
Let the LNP die. It has passed its use by date.
Moderates despair as the Liberals enter a ‘death spiral’ egged on by Murdoch www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politic... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
“It’s a death spiral created between moderates being taken out by teals [and] right-wingers becoming more dominant, egged on by the Murdoch media."
“It’s a death spiral created between moderates being taken out by teals [and] right-wingers becoming more dominant, egged on by the Murdoch media."
Moderates despair as the Liberals enter a ‘death spiral’ egged on by Murdoch
For the first time, the Liberal Party has lost its position as the country’s preferred economic manager – causing many to wonder if it will ever win back government.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
November 29, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Let the LNP die. It has passed its use by date.
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Moderates despair as the Liberals enter a ‘death spiral’ egged on by Murdoch www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politic... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
“It’s a death spiral created between moderates being taken out by teals [and] right-wingers becoming more dominant, egged on by the Murdoch media."
“It’s a death spiral created between moderates being taken out by teals [and] right-wingers becoming more dominant, egged on by the Murdoch media."
Moderates despair as the Liberals enter a ‘death spiral’ egged on by Murdoch
For the first time, the Liberal Party has lost its position as the country’s preferred economic manager – causing many to wonder if it will ever win back government.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
November 29, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Moderates despair as the Liberals enter a ‘death spiral’ egged on by Murdoch www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politic... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
“It’s a death spiral created between moderates being taken out by teals [and] right-wingers becoming more dominant, egged on by the Murdoch media."
“It’s a death spiral created between moderates being taken out by teals [and] right-wingers becoming more dominant, egged on by the Murdoch media."
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Happy to confirm: is an excellent read
November 29, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Happy to confirm: is an excellent read
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Champions‼️ Thousands of protesters including Greens leader Larissa Waters have gathered for the annual climate protest/festival in world’s largest coal export port 💚👇🏽
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
November 29, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Champions‼️ Thousands of protesters including Greens leader Larissa Waters have gathered for the annual climate protest/festival in world’s largest coal export port 💚👇🏽
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Thousands of climate activists launched kayaks and small boats into a major Australian harbour on Saturday as a flotilla protest entered its second day.
#RisingTide #NoNewCoal #TaxCoalExports #FairTransition #ClimateAction #Flotilla #FossilFuel #Protest #Newcastle
www.news.com.au/national/nsw...
#RisingTide #NoNewCoal #TaxCoalExports #FairTransition #ClimateAction #Flotilla #FossilFuel #Protest #Newcastle
www.news.com.au/national/nsw...
![People dressed from head to toe in red raise their arms in peaceful protest while standing on the beach at Newcastle Harbour.
[See video of flotilla action on the water in link above].
Rising Tide say their actions are peaceful, describing the event as a family-friendly mobilisation with a serious purpose.
Picture: NewsWire / Damian Shaw](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:6shp5azrbrc56pibibg2n7ti/bafkreify23t4gpnsor72jvxlvlx7wmyjbzxd3la2h42mgprme6cy7l27ci@jpeg)
November 29, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Thousands of climate activists launched kayaks and small boats into a major Australian harbour on Saturday as a flotilla protest entered its second day.
#RisingTide #NoNewCoal #TaxCoalExports #FairTransition #ClimateAction #Flotilla #FossilFuel #Protest #Newcastle
www.news.com.au/national/nsw...
#RisingTide #NoNewCoal #TaxCoalExports #FairTransition #ClimateAction #Flotilla #FossilFuel #Protest #Newcastle
www.news.com.au/national/nsw...
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www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
A global campaign is being launched to secure the release of Marwan Barghouti, the Palestinian prisoner seen by many as the best hope of leading a future Palestinian state, as negotiations continue in the context of the current Gaza ceasefire.
A global campaign is being launched to secure the release of Marwan Barghouti, the Palestinian prisoner seen by many as the best hope of leading a future Palestinian state, as negotiations continue in the context of the current Gaza ceasefire.
Global ‘Free Marwan’ campaign calls for Palestinian political leader’s release
Locked away in prison for decades, Marwan Barghouti is a longstanding advocate for a two-state solution
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 7:04 AM
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
A global campaign is being launched to secure the release of Marwan Barghouti, the Palestinian prisoner seen by many as the best hope of leading a future Palestinian state, as negotiations continue in the context of the current Gaza ceasefire.
A global campaign is being launched to secure the release of Marwan Barghouti, the Palestinian prisoner seen by many as the best hope of leading a future Palestinian state, as negotiations continue in the context of the current Gaza ceasefire.
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Barghouti has been kept in jail by Israel for more than 20 years. He has frequently been kept in solitary confinement without access to his family, and has allegedly suffered four major beatings inside prison since 2023.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
A global campaign is being launched to secure the release of Marwan Barghouti, the Palestinian prisoner seen by many as the best hope of leading a future Palestinian state, as negotiations continue in the context of the current Gaza ceasefire.
A global campaign is being launched to secure the release of Marwan Barghouti, the Palestinian prisoner seen by many as the best hope of leading a future Palestinian state, as negotiations continue in the context of the current Gaza ceasefire.
Global ‘Free Marwan’ campaign calls for Palestinian political leader’s release
Locked away in prison for decades, Marwan Barghouti is a longstanding advocate for a two-state solution
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Barghouti has been kept in jail by Israel for more than 20 years. He has frequently been kept in solitary confinement without access to his family, and has allegedly suffered four major beatings inside prison since 2023.
I absolutely agree with the sentiments expressed below. But I think that “tenant” should be replaced with “tenet”. Maybe predictive text made the error.
Some of the #RisingTide champions arrested are out of police custody and ready for more climate action 💚 We've asked 'nicely' for decades. Disobeying institutions that abuse power to deliberately harm those less powerful is a vital tenant of a healthy democracy.
November 29, 2025 at 1:28 PM
I absolutely agree with the sentiments expressed below. But I think that “tenant” should be replaced with “tenet”. Maybe predictive text made the error.
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Since Stephen Miller is in the midst of another of his Aryans-only trantrums, we should note that his family are 20th century immigrants from the shtetl of Antopol (Антопаль) then in the Hrodna gubernia of Russia. Applying his immigration rules, they would all have perished in the Holocaust.
Stephen Miller Is an Immigration Hypocrite. I Know Because I’m His Uncle.
If my nephew’s ideas on immigration had been in force a century ago, our family would have been wiped out.
www.politico.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Since Stephen Miller is in the midst of another of his Aryans-only trantrums, we should note that his family are 20th century immigrants from the shtetl of Antopol (Антопаль) then in the Hrodna gubernia of Russia. Applying his immigration rules, they would all have perished in the Holocaust.
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Police are searching for missing man Chris Thorne, who was last seen in Melbourne's western suburbs last week.
'We all love you': Plea for missing man to return home
Police are searching for missing man Chris Thorne, who was last seen in Melbourne's western suburbs last week.
www.abc.net.au
November 29, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Police are searching for missing man Chris Thorne, who was last seen in Melbourne's western suburbs last week.
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Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand have been inundated with cyclone-driven rain for a week, killing about 400 people.
Indonesia death toll rises to 248 after catastrophic flooding in Sumatra
Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand have been inundated with cyclone-driven rain for a week, killing about 400 people.
bit.ly
November 29, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand have been inundated with cyclone-driven rain for a week, killing about 400 people.
Well done people. You are acting on behalf of all Australians who want to protect the future for our children and grandchildren.
Well done!!
Well done!!
Coal shipping protest.
Newcastle, Australia.
Newcastle, Australia.
This is civil disobedience‼️ We've asked 'nicely' for decades. Disobeying institutions that abuse power to deliberately harm those less powerful is a vital tenant of a healthy democracy. There is still time to join is at #RisingTide 👇🏽
www.risingtide.org.au/pb2025
www.risingtide.org.au/pb2025
November 29, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Well done people. You are acting on behalf of all Australians who want to protect the future for our children and grandchildren.
Well done!!
Well done!!
What rubbish!! “The country's been kept guessing as to exactly when the wedding would take place”.
Nobody, absolutely nobody, cared one little bit.
Nobody, absolutely nobody, cared one little bit.
📢 The Prime Minister and his fiancée Jodie Hayden have just married, at a ceremony in the nation’s capital. The country's been kept guessing as to exactly when the wedding would take place for months.
Prime Minister 'delighted' as he celebrates wedding to fiancée Jodie Haydon
www.sbs.com.au
November 29, 2025 at 1:18 PM
What rubbish!! “The country's been kept guessing as to exactly when the wedding would take place”.
Nobody, absolutely nobody, cared one little bit.
Nobody, absolutely nobody, cared one little bit.
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So the next time anyone tells you Trump is murdering Venezuelan fisherman because he cares about stopping the flow of drugs and terrorists into America…
…kindly tell them to shove it.
3/3
…kindly tell them to shove it.
3/3
November 29, 2025 at 7:44 AM
So the next time anyone tells you Trump is murdering Venezuelan fisherman because he cares about stopping the flow of drugs and terrorists into America…
…kindly tell them to shove it.
3/3
…kindly tell them to shove it.
3/3
This tragedy is another example of capitalism’s failure to regulate building standards in its insane desire for profit at all costs. We need to be alert to govt’s tendency to pander to business interests by diluting regulatory requirements.
At least 128 people died and 200 remain missing after the towers housing 4,600 people were engulfed by flames.
Hong Kong mourns victims of blaze as search for remains continues
At least 128 people died and 200 remain missing after the towers housing 4,600 people were engulfed by flames.
bit.ly
November 29, 2025 at 1:14 PM
This tragedy is another example of capitalism’s failure to regulate building standards in its insane desire for profit at all costs. We need to be alert to govt’s tendency to pander to business interests by diluting regulatory requirements.