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charmainebudden.bsky.social @charmainebudden.bsky.social · 10d

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Flick Reynolds @flickreynolds.bsky.social · 17d

The corruption going on in plain sight is nothing short of astounding. This looks like a pay off for not using all the power of the US presidency to not destroy a business.

YouTube agrees to pay Trump $24.5m to settle lawsuit over account suspension

Platform suspended the US president’s YouTube channel in 2021 after the January 6 Capitol riot

www.theguardian.com

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charmainebudden.bsky.social @charmainebudden.bsky.social · Sep 4

We are on holiday in Castle Forbes Bay and it was snowing a while ago. Not settling though.

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charmainebudden.bsky.social @charmainebudden.bsky.social · Aug 27

Is there a go fund me for Brittany?

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NSJ Updates 🩵🌈☀️🌺☮️ @nikisavvasjumper.bsky.social · Aug 27

Hi @jondeeoz.bsky.social Is there a GoFundMe for Britt and David that your aware of?

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Flick Reynolds @flickreynolds.bsky.social · Aug 24

This is brilliant. Philanthropists really helping people end their homelessness.

These women built their first homes for under $120k. Here’s how they did it

A Facebook post offering women $55,000 to build their first home looked like a scam. But 15 women took the chance to go from homeless to home owner.

www.abc.net.au

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charmainebudden.bsky.social @charmainebudden.bsky.social · Aug 22

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Mickey Blue @poornhonest.bsky.social · Aug 18

Just being better than the previous guys is nowhere good enough. Start to think urgently and long term @jimchalmers.bsky.social @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social

The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · Aug 18

"We're one of the biggest gas exporters in the world, and we get next to nothing for offshore LNG.

"That should be on the table."

Climate change should be front and centre at this week's Economic Roundtable says Senator David Pocock, and we couldn't agree more!

#auspol @davidpocock.bsky.social

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Jenny Frecklington-Jones #IStandWithWatermelon🍉🍉 @joneshowdareyou.bsky.social · Aug 16

"Believed to be one of the last things renowned philosopher, pacifist and public intellectual Bertrand Russell wrote, it is as relevant today as it was 55 years ago."
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/08...

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The Cathy Wilcox @cathywilcox.bsky.social · Aug 13

Boost your productivity!
My @smh @theage cartoon.

Four frames. Title: “HOW TO BOOST YOUR PRODUCTIVITY” 1. “Profits down? Workers slacking off? You need a productivity stick!” Be-suited chap whacking person at desk over the head with a stick. “Work harder!” (Whack!) Worker: “Ouch” 2.”Lack the imagination to innovate? You need an IP sucker, to monetise other people’s genius” Machine called OPEN AI like a vacuum cleaner attached to wall and to worker’s computer. Worker looks vacant. Machine goes “Chugga chugga”. 3.”Taxes eating a hole in your company profits after all that whacking and sucking? You need a tax break!” Boss in suit salutes tax man as he passes tax envelope over - while tugging string - “yoink!” - pulling bundle of cash out of envelope. 4. “Remember, productivity is all about making more from less. Just like when your workers have to water down their soup.” Scene man woman child at table with bowls, holding spoons and looking bleak.

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charmainebudden.bsky.social @charmainebudden.bsky.social · Aug 10

Love pugs. ❤️

charmainebudden.bsky.social @charmainebudden.bsky.social · Aug 8

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charmainebudden.bsky.social @charmainebudden.bsky.social · Aug 8

Is it a real thing? Nothing would surprise me these days.

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Denise Shrivell @deniseshrivell.bsky.social · Aug 8

This is exactly what Netanyahu has wanted all along - and he’s been allowed to do it all!

What an absolute disgrace.

The weakness of leaders around the world - who’ve enabled this - will be remembered for generations #auspol

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charmainebudden.bsky.social @charmainebudden.bsky.social · Aug 8

WTF? Where does it float to? What is this? Some random dog shit in someone else’s yard?

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Simon Rosenberg @simonrosenberg.bsky.social · Aug 6

"We are distressed that Australia has done so little to prevent the progressive erosion of international law, the persistent armed assaults on Palestinian people, and the violation of their human rights in Gaza and the West Bank"

Step up now PM, say former diplomats.
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/08...

Open letter to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese MP from Australian former diplomats

As pressure mounts on the Australian Government over Palestine, a group of highly respected Australians, who have represented our nation overseas, have gone straight to the top with a letter to the pr...

johnmenadue.com

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charmainebudden.bsky.social @charmainebudden.bsky.social · Aug 7

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Shar A @sharal.bsky.social · Aug 6

Ah that's lovely news.

metro.co.uk/2025/08/06/m...

Millionaire trophy hunter gored to death by 1.3 tonne bull on African safari

Asher Watkins, 52, was tracking a 1.3 tonne Cape Buffalo bull, known as the Black Death, on Sunday when it suddenly charged at him at 35mph.

metro.co.uk

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Jenny Frecklington-Jones #IStandWithWatermelon🍉🍉 @joneshowdareyou.bsky.social · Aug 6

It's like we're living in 1930s Germany. And I blame you, @albomp.bsky.social @senatorwong.bsky.social. This appalling response from this uni to a sign of support for the victims of Israel's genocide of the Palestinians is on you. #auspol #GazaHolocaust
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

University of Sydney removes Palestinian flag from academic’s window after accusing him of breaching policy

Dr David Brophy claims new flag policy introduced in June was ‘precisely in response to people like me hanging Palestinian flags’

www.theguardian.com

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charmainebudden.bsky.social @charmainebudden.bsky.social · Aug 6

Get well soon. Big hug Ian.

charmainebudden.bsky.social @charmainebudden.bsky.social · Aug 5

Always has. Probably always will.

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The Cathy Wilcox @cathywilcox.bsky.social · Aug 4

He’d know.
My @smh @theage cartoon.

Single frame. News placard: “100000 MARCH FOR PEACE”. Grumpy man walking past in flat cap and puffy jacket, arms crossed, says, “It was a hateful, dangerous demonstration of extremists and terrorist sympathisers and I should know because I wasn’t there.”

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Kerry Jaggers 🇦🇺 @kerryjaggers.bsky.social · Aug 3

Very proud of everyone who turned up to walk across the Sydney Harbour Bridge today. You guys speak for those of us who can't be there. Well done.
#MarchForHumanity #FreeGaza

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Simon Rosenberg @simonrosenberg.bsky.social · Aug 2

The Morrison and then Albanese governments have provided next to no rationale for the huge #AUKUS commitment.

The strategic objectives, the cost-benefit, the likelihood of delivery...all are dodgy at best.

Yet there is ONE certainty; several ex-ministers are set to benefit personally. #auspol

Dr Monique Ryan @mon4kooyong.bsky.social · Aug 2

The revolving door between government jobs and the defence industry is especially problematic when we see massive contracts awarded without due process.

My CleanUp Politics Act would close that door & stop senior public servants & politicians using insider knowledge in their post-politics careers.

Battle stations: The former PM, ministers, and military brass cashing in on Australia’s defence spending bonanza

With billions of dollars in AUKUS spending looming, the rush to join defence industry contractors and advisory firms has never been greater.

www.theage.com.au

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charmainebudden.bsky.social @charmainebudden.bsky.social · Aug 2

Oh no. Take care & get well soon. ❤️🥰🤗

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