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Simon Simple
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Technology, science, engineering,
with a little scepticism that politicians are of much value.
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samthielman.com
Take his personal army away from him while you can, you stupid, stupid assholes. You’re like an armadillo playing dead in the middle of the road so the semi won’t hurt you
January 28, 2026 at 11:44 PM
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openeysdown.bsky.social
🟥 In Gaza, Israel has recovered its one remaining Israeli captive, Ran Gvili. It’s all over the news.

What’s not in the news is that more than 10,000 Palestinians remain unaccounted for and buried under tons of rubble.
January 28, 2026 at 9:25 AM
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doougle.net
It’s so revealing how the attempted bombing isn’t bigger news in the Australian media cycle. It’s so clear how it matters less if the attacker is white and the intended victims primarily Aboriginal. The hierarchy of racism in Australia is so transparent
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
Invasion Day 'explosive' device hidden inside Disney Frozen sock, witness says
A homemade "fragment bomb" thrown into a crowd at a Perth Invasion Day rally yesterday was hidden in a child's sock with a Disney character on it, a woman who picked it up tells the ABC.
www.abc.net.au
January 27, 2026 at 9:47 AM
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cathywilcox.bsky.social
Remember when it was only metaphorical?
cathywilcox.bsky.social The Cathy Wilcox @cathywilcox.bsky.social · Nov 14
Kaboom.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
January 27, 2026 at 10:58 PM
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abcnewsbot.bsky.social
The agreement could impact nearly 2 billion people in both economies and comes amid an upheval in global trade stemming from Donald Trump's tariff policies.
As Trump watches on, India and EU lock in 'mother of all deals'
The agreement could impact nearly 2 billion people in both economies and comes amid an upheval in global trade stemming from Donald Trump's tariff policies.
www.abc.net.au
January 27, 2026 at 2:08 PM
simonsimplex.bsky.social
This article from November 2020 is as pertinent to day as it was five years ago

https://jacobin.com/2020/11/australian-labor-party-anthony-albanese-new-south-wales-right-wing-politics
January 27, 2026 at 11:58 AM
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barnsgreg.bsky.social
My piece today on the appalling hate speech bill.

Bad laws are the worst sort of tyranny – and this one ticks every box johnmenadue.com/post/2026/01...
Bad laws are the worst sort of tyranny – and this one ticks every box
A sweeping new bill to combat antisemitism, hate and extremism was rushed through federal parliament this week with minimal scrutiny and major rule-of-law flaws. Its vague definitions, retrospective r...
johnmenadue.com
January 22, 2026 at 9:23 PM
simonsimplex.bsky.social
An Al Jazeera “the listening post” programme addressing the ‘spin and misinformation’ following the Bondi tragedy :

https://www.aljazeera.com/video/the-listening-post/2025/12/24/the-spin-and-misinformation-around-bondi-was-inevitable
January 27, 2026 at 3:06 AM
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raven-murmur.bsky.social
It's just nuts. Here's us (below) creole Sydey's finest in 10's of 1000's and there's Mossad Minns having a piss & a moan about this entitlement thing we seem to have about the centre of Sydney and protests 'n shit. Does privilege come any whiter? "We're going to have to confront the idea." Lookout.
January 26, 2026 at 5:41 AM
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astrokatie.com
A reminder to the news media: “conflicting accounts” is what you say BEFORE the incontrovertible video evidence appears. After that, your job is to ask why one side is lying, not to repeat the lie and pretend no one knows the truth.
January 25, 2026 at 12:28 PM
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theshovel.bsky.social
“This day is sacred to Australians. To change the date would be disrespectful to the ANZACs,” one respondent said.

Read the full survey: theshovel.com.au/2019/01/24/most-australians-think-26th-january-was-date-captain-cook-landed-in-gallipoli-survey-shows/
January 25, 2026 at 11:05 PM
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joneshowdareyou.bsky.social
Timely reminder. #auspol #uspoli #ukpolitics
January 25, 2026 at 9:51 PM
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erictopol.bsky.social
Point blank.
10-shots.
Execution.
A US citizen, a VA ICU Nurse.
Then lying.
Blocking a real investigation.
January 26, 2026 at 1:00 AM
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deniseshrivell.bsky.social
This.
Exactly this #auspol
January 25, 2026 at 4:43 AM
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grogsgamut.bsky.social
I’ve seen too many Americans talk about how the USA used to be an example to other nations. Let me just tell you, yes it has been. It has been an example of what not to be.

Healthcare, education, law enforcement, military use, gun laws, social security etc…

But yeah you make some good movies.
January 25, 2026 at 1:21 AM
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jeffrueter.bsky.social
Kare 11 local news just read, in full, this statement from Michael and Susan Pretti, the parents of Alex Pretti.

"Please get the truth out about our son."
Statement from Michael and Susan Pretti Parents of Alex Jeffrey Pretti “We are heartbroken but also very angry. Alex was a kindhearted soul who cared deeply for his family and friends and also the American veterans whom he cared for as an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital. Alex wanted to make a difference in this world. Unfortunately, he will not be with us to see his impact. I do not throw around the ‘hero’ term lightly. However, his last thought and act was to protect a woman. The sickening lies told about our son by the administration are reprehensible and disgusting. Alex is clearly not holding a gun when attacked by Trump’s murdering and cowardly ICE thugs. He had his phone in his right hand and his empty left hand is raised above his head while trying to protect the woman ICE just pushed down, all while being pepper sprayed. Please get the truth out about our son. He was a good man. Thank you.
January 25, 2026 at 12:43 AM
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donmoyn.bsky.social
Alex Pretti was an ICU nurse serving veterans. He died trying to protect protestors being assaulted. A group of anonymous & masked men fired chemicals into his face, beat him, disarmed him, and shot him in broad daylight in front of witnesses. Then his government smeared him & defended his murder.
picture of Alex Pretti
January 24, 2026 at 11:44 PM
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joxley.jmoxley.co.uk
Appears this is also true for fascism.
January 24, 2026 at 3:56 PM
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eastendjoe.bsky.social
And now.. story time with Donald Trump.
January 24, 2026 at 10:36 AM
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freakingcatlady.bsky.social
January 24, 2026 at 9:49 AM
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joneshowdareyou.bsky.social
Led by Donkeys—

"BOARD OF PEACE - Season 1"
January 23, 2026 at 10:48 PM
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andreasschmittner.bsky.social
Check out the new version of my climate science textbook. Free, accessible and online. Let me know what you think. open.oregonstate.education/climatescien...
Introduction to Climate Science
Introduction to climate science is for college students of both science and non-science majors and for everybody interested in the topic.
open.oregonstate.education
January 23, 2026 at 3:52 AM
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thesaturdaypaper.com.au
Multiple sources confirm the Albanese government has pushed lobbyists and industry groups to use encrypted messages and verbal briefings when proposing policy ideas, to avoid FOI and disclosure requirements. Read more: satpa.pe/h3OmIrz
December 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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mrkranky.bsky.social
Albanese begins all-out assault on Fed govt transparency and accountability with bill to trash freedom of information laws.

michaelwest.com.au/foi-amendmen...
FOI amendment bill. A transparency counter-revolution. - Michael West
The biggest ever assault on government transparency has been launched by Labor's tabling of the FOI Amendment Bill 2025.
michaelwest.com.au
September 3, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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iea.org
Growth in the world’s demand for natural gas is set to accelerate in 2026 as a wave of new LNG supply spreads through markets.

This is expected to reduce market pressures after a slowdown in demand growth last year.

More in our Q1 Gas Report ➡️ iea.li/4bNpz2M
January 23, 2026 at 11:15 AM