Tom Phillips
@tiphillips.bsky.social
Retired from Dairy farm consultancy and Agricultural Science Academic. Mt Taranaki my favourite mountain, Melbourne the best city! Now in the UK, gardening & cooking
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Inviting a foreign president to commemorate an Australian tragedy confuses citizenship with geopolitics and risks deepening division at a moment meant for unity, writes Raghid Nahhas.
#PearlsAndIrritations #SocialCohesion #Australia
#PearlsAndIrritations #SocialCohesion #Australia
Inviting a foreign president to Bondi’s commemoration divides rather than unites
Inviting a foreign head of state to commemorate an Australian tragedy blurs citizenship, religion and geopolitics – and risks undermining social cohesion at a moment that demands unity.
johnmenadue.com
February 10, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Inviting a foreign president to commemorate an Australian tragedy confuses citizenship with geopolitics and risks deepening division at a moment meant for unity, writes Raghid Nahhas.
#PearlsAndIrritations #SocialCohesion #Australia
#PearlsAndIrritations #SocialCohesion #Australia
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There is no good excuse for the #PoliceBrutality in #Australia especially when you are inviting a genocidal war criminal Herzog 🇮🇱 to your country @albomp.bsky.social @chrisminnsmp.bsky.social Do you agree @pruecar.bsky.social ? #FreePalestine 🇵🇸☮️
February 10, 2026 at 8:41 PM
There is no good excuse for the #PoliceBrutality in #Australia especially when you are inviting a genocidal war criminal Herzog 🇮🇱 to your country @albomp.bsky.social @chrisminnsmp.bsky.social Do you agree @pruecar.bsky.social ? #FreePalestine 🇵🇸☮️
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www.theguardian.com/australia-ne... “We are disappointed that it is a Labor govt – a govt we worked to elect – that presided over the terrible erosion of civil liberties in NSW & we are deeply distressed it is a Labor govt that enabled the violence we saw against protesters at Town Hall”
Labor group voices ‘distress and disgust’ at police response to anti-Herzog protests
Exclusive: Friends of Palestine calls for independent investigation of actions of NSW police amid ‘terrible erosion of civil liberties’ at Sydney rally
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2026 at 9:10 PM
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne... “We are disappointed that it is a Labor govt – a govt we worked to elect – that presided over the terrible erosion of civil liberties in NSW & we are deeply distressed it is a Labor govt that enabled the violence we saw against protesters at Town Hall”
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Australian Politician Susan Higginson in a clear anti-Trump speech summarizes the common feeling of consternation that reigns among the US past allies.
February 10, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Australian Politician Susan Higginson in a clear anti-Trump speech summarizes the common feeling of consternation that reigns among the US past allies.
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Each day there's a new story of IDF crimes & contempt for international law. Australia responds by appointing an envoy to silence criticism of Israel & inviting a war criminal for dinner when we should be sanctioning that regime
Albo will never recover from this & nor should he
#auspol
#VoteIndi
Albo will never recover from this & nor should he
#auspol
#VoteIndi
This is so horrific I am overwhelmed.
This is what the government of your current guest is doing, @albomp.bsky.social, the war criminal you're suppressing dissent over.
#gaza
#auspol
www.aljazeera.com/features/202...
This is what the government of your current guest is doing, @albomp.bsky.social, the war criminal you're suppressing dissent over.
#gaza
#auspol
www.aljazeera.com/features/202...
Israel used weapons in Gaza that made thousands of Palestinians evaporate
US-made thermal weapons burning at 3,500C caused 2,842 people to "evaporate" in Gaza, Al Jazeera investigation finds.
www.aljazeera.com
February 10, 2026 at 9:40 PM
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If you widen that highway
you won’t reduce emissions
or congestion.
What you WILL do
is spend a lot of public money
to induce even more cars
emitting even more GHGs and pollution
in the same or worse congestion
with people still demanding that you widen the highway.
Period.
you won’t reduce emissions
or congestion.
What you WILL do
is spend a lot of public money
to induce even more cars
emitting even more GHGs and pollution
in the same or worse congestion
with people still demanding that you widen the highway.
Period.
February 10, 2026 at 3:55 AM
If you widen that highway
you won’t reduce emissions
or congestion.
What you WILL do
is spend a lot of public money
to induce even more cars
emitting even more GHGs and pollution
in the same or worse congestion
with people still demanding that you widen the highway.
Period.
you won’t reduce emissions
or congestion.
What you WILL do
is spend a lot of public money
to induce even more cars
emitting even more GHGs and pollution
in the same or worse congestion
with people still demanding that you widen the highway.
Period.
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Srsly, do not come here for the World Cup. Do not come here for the LA Olympics. Just don't. It's not safe
ICE director refuses to commit to pausing operations for 2026 World Cup
Acting ICE director Todd Lyons told a congressional committee that his agency was ‘key’ to World Cup security plans
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Srsly, do not come here for the World Cup. Do not come here for the LA Olympics. Just don't. It's not safe
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It is slightly irritating that the Guardian uncritically reports his claim that taxpayers are spending "an ever increasing proportion of our national income on out-of-work benefits” without pointing out that it is, in fact, false.
February 10, 2026 at 4:51 PM
It is slightly irritating that the Guardian uncritically reports his claim that taxpayers are spending "an ever increasing proportion of our national income on out-of-work benefits” without pointing out that it is, in fact, false.
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Another reminder that no nation should make any deal with Trump’s United States. None. You can’t make any deal with a corrupt crook that will break every deal. Simple as that.
Trump says Gordie Howe bridge won't open without Canadian concessions
Canada has footed the entire cost of the $5.7-billion Gordie Howe bridge construction project, aiming to recover costs through toll collections.
www.freep.com
February 10, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Another reminder that no nation should make any deal with Trump’s United States. None. You can’t make any deal with a corrupt crook that will break every deal. Simple as that.
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Having spent most of my working life in transport policy, this is the essential truth that so many people - including politicians with responsibility for transport decisions - don’t or won’t get.
To reduce congestion, you reduce capacity and reduce speed. The empirical evidence is overwhelming.
To reduce congestion, you reduce capacity and reduce speed. The empirical evidence is overwhelming.
If you widen that highway
you won’t reduce emissions
or congestion.
What you WILL do
is spend a lot of public money
to induce even more cars
emitting even more GHGs and pollution
in the same or worse congestion
with people still demanding that you widen the highway.
Period.
you won’t reduce emissions
or congestion.
What you WILL do
is spend a lot of public money
to induce even more cars
emitting even more GHGs and pollution
in the same or worse congestion
with people still demanding that you widen the highway.
Period.
February 10, 2026 at 8:11 AM
Having spent most of my working life in transport policy, this is the essential truth that so many people - including politicians with responsibility for transport decisions - don’t or won’t get.
To reduce congestion, you reduce capacity and reduce speed. The empirical evidence is overwhelming.
To reduce congestion, you reduce capacity and reduce speed. The empirical evidence is overwhelming.
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#WorldPulsesDay 🫘🍲🌱🥜
Did you know that pulses (such as beans, lentils, peas, chickpeas) are not only delicious and nutritious, but they also keep our soils healthy? These crops improve soil health, increase biodiversity, and enhance farming resilience.
Did you know that pulses (such as beans, lentils, peas, chickpeas) are not only delicious and nutritious, but they also keep our soils healthy? These crops improve soil health, increase biodiversity, and enhance farming resilience.
February 10, 2026 at 7:59 AM
#WorldPulsesDay 🫘🍲🌱🥜
Did you know that pulses (such as beans, lentils, peas, chickpeas) are not only delicious and nutritious, but they also keep our soils healthy? These crops improve soil health, increase biodiversity, and enhance farming resilience.
Did you know that pulses (such as beans, lentils, peas, chickpeas) are not only delicious and nutritious, but they also keep our soils healthy? These crops improve soil health, increase biodiversity, and enhance farming resilience.
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⚠️New @ippr.org research: 300,000 children will be hit by the Govt’s earned settlement plans.
Retrospective changes will deepen child poverty, block access to higher education & trap families in years of uncertainty.
This is precarity by design.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Retrospective changes will deepen child poverty, block access to higher education & trap families in years of uncertainty.
This is precarity by design.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
300,000 children face 10-year wait for settled status under UK plans, says IPPR
Thinktank analysis says proposed ‘earned settlement’ changes could trap families in prolonged insecurity
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2026 at 8:33 AM
⚠️New @ippr.org research: 300,000 children will be hit by the Govt’s earned settlement plans.
Retrospective changes will deepen child poverty, block access to higher education & trap families in years of uncertainty.
This is precarity by design.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Retrospective changes will deepen child poverty, block access to higher education & trap families in years of uncertainty.
This is precarity by design.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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“Russia has been attacking its neighbours for over 100 years. To stop the war, there should be concessions on the Russian side.”
EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas, on #EuropeToday.
Watch the full interview: https://l.euronews.com/wYOY
EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas, on #EuropeToday.
Watch the full interview: https://l.euronews.com/wYOY
February 9, 2026 at 8:46 AM
“Russia has been attacking its neighbours for over 100 years. To stop the war, there should be concessions on the Russian side.”
EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas, on #EuropeToday.
Watch the full interview: https://l.euronews.com/wYOY
EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas, on #EuropeToday.
Watch the full interview: https://l.euronews.com/wYOY
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There is no reason the Home Office could not apply the same humanity to other refugees and migrants - instead we get this pointless, performative cruelty.
Not to late to stop this - the consultation closes Friday and the govt still has the opportunity to reverse
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Not to late to stop this - the consultation closes Friday and the govt still has the opportunity to reverse
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
300,000 children face 10-year wait for settled status under UK plans, says IPPR
Thinktank analysis says proposed ‘earned settlement’ changes could trap families in prolonged insecurity
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2026 at 8:38 AM
There is no reason the Home Office could not apply the same humanity to other refugees and migrants - instead we get this pointless, performative cruelty.
Not to late to stop this - the consultation closes Friday and the govt still has the opportunity to reverse
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Not to late to stop this - the consultation closes Friday and the govt still has the opportunity to reverse
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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Watching the Olympic opening ceremony and the boos rained down as soon as JD Vance was shown. Music to my ears. Bravo Italy.
a man wearing a hat and a black shirt is standing on a city street .
ALT: a man wearing a hat and a black shirt is standing on a city street .
media.tenor.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Watching the Olympic opening ceremony and the boos rained down as soon as JD Vance was shown. Music to my ears. Bravo Italy.
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Bravo, Italy!!!! Amazing Opening Ceremony!!! Gracia!
a green white and red flag with the words best animations below it
ALT: a green white and red flag with the words best animations below it
media.tenor.com
February 6, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Bravo, Italy!!!! Amazing Opening Ceremony!!! Gracia!
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Vice President JD Vance gets roundly booed at the opening ceremony of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympics. "Those are a lot of boos for him, whistling jeering," says the presenter. US athletes receive a warm welcome from fans, though.
February 6, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Vice President JD Vance gets roundly booed at the opening ceremony of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympics. "Those are a lot of boos for him, whistling jeering," says the presenter. US athletes receive a warm welcome from fans, though.
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JD Vance might be able to roll his eyes at the “Lib” people that hate him in the USA, but you know being booed at the Winter Olympics in Italy had to humiliate him. 🇺🇸🇮🇹⛷️❄️
February 6, 2026 at 10:23 PM
JD Vance might be able to roll his eyes at the “Lib” people that hate him in the USA, but you know being booed at the Winter Olympics in Italy had to humiliate him. 🇺🇸🇮🇹⛷️❄️
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Be more like Spain
February 5, 2026 at 12:42 PM
Be more like Spain
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Herzog needs to be questioned about this while he's here.
"Israeli forces have bulldozed part of a Gaza cemetery containing the war graves of dozens of British, Australian and other allied soldiers killed in the first and second world wars..." #auspol
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
"Israeli forces have bulldozed part of a Gaza cemetery containing the war graves of dozens of British, Australian and other allied soldiers killed in the first and second world wars..." #auspol
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
Revealed: Israel bulldozed part of Gaza war cemetery containing allied graves
Satellite images and witness testimony show destruction as IDF claims it was forced to take defensive measures
www.theguardian.com
February 4, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Herzog needs to be questioned about this while he's here.
"Israeli forces have bulldozed part of a Gaza cemetery containing the war graves of dozens of British, Australian and other allied soldiers killed in the first and second world wars..." #auspol
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
"Israeli forces have bulldozed part of a Gaza cemetery containing the war graves of dozens of British, Australian and other allied soldiers killed in the first and second world wars..." #auspol
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
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Revealed: Israel bulldozed part of Gaza war cemetery containing allied graves
#palestine #theguardian
#palestine #theguardian
Revealed: Israel bulldozed part of Gaza war cemetery containing allied graves
Satellite images and witness testimony show destruction as IDF claims it was forced to take defensive measures
www.theguardian.com
February 4, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Revealed: Israel bulldozed part of Gaza war cemetery containing allied graves
#palestine #theguardian
#palestine #theguardian
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Israeli army bulldozes Gaza cemetery containing Allied soldiers' graves - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/idf-bulldoze-cemetery-containing-allied-soldiers-graves
Israeli army bulldozes Gaza cemetery containing Allied soldiers' graves
Satellite imagery shows headstones have been removed and earth has been dug up
www.middleeasteye.net
February 4, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Israeli army bulldozes Gaza cemetery containing Allied soldiers' graves - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/idf-bulldoze-cemetery-containing-allied-soldiers-graves
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The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC), which is responsible for the upkeep of the Gaza cemetery and many like it around the world, last commented on the state of the graveyard on 11 December.
February 4, 2026 at 4:28 PM
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC), which is responsible for the upkeep of the Gaza cemetery and many like it around the world, last commented on the state of the graveyard on 11 December.
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Israel 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️ Revealed: Israel bulldozed part of Gaza war cemetery containing allied graves #auspol #nzpol apple.news/Apf0C43i2Rze...
Revealed: Israel bulldozed part of Gaza war cemetery containing allied graves — Guardian Australia
Satellite images and witness testimony show destruction as IDF claims it was forced to take defensive measures
apple.news
February 4, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Israel 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️ Revealed: Israel bulldozed part of Gaza war cemetery containing allied graves #auspol #nzpol apple.news/Apf0C43i2Rze...
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'Revealed: Israel bulldozed part of Gaza war cemetery containing allied graves'
Satellite images and witness testimony show destruction as IDF claims it was forced to take defensive measures
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
@caitlindeangelis.bsky.social #WW1 #WW2 #WarGraves #Gaza #HeritageAtRisk
Satellite images and witness testimony show destruction as IDF claims it was forced to take defensive measures
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
@caitlindeangelis.bsky.social #WW1 #WW2 #WarGraves #Gaza #HeritageAtRisk
Revealed: Israel bulldozed part of Gaza war cemetery containing allied graves
Satellite images and witness testimony show destruction as IDF claims it was forced to take defensive measures
www.theguardian.com
February 4, 2026 at 2:39 PM
'Revealed: Israel bulldozed part of Gaza war cemetery containing allied graves'
Satellite images and witness testimony show destruction as IDF claims it was forced to take defensive measures
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
@caitlindeangelis.bsky.social #WW1 #WW2 #WarGraves #Gaza #HeritageAtRisk
Satellite images and witness testimony show destruction as IDF claims it was forced to take defensive measures
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
@caitlindeangelis.bsky.social #WW1 #WW2 #WarGraves #Gaza #HeritageAtRisk