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TJ Brown @jafo101.bsky.social · 5h

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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 12h

Wow, that AUKUS deal is looking better and better

Adam Keiper @adamkeiper.com · 23h

SCOOP: The decorated rear admiral who was heading the critically important Office of Naval Research, and who brought lengthy experience in Navy tech-leadership to the job, "is being replaced by a 33-year-old former DOGE employee with no apparent naval experience."

www.thebulwark.com/p/scoop-trum...

SCOOP: Trump Swaps Decorated Admiral With 33-Year-Old DOGEr

The highly unorthodox personnel change affects a critical government research role.

www.thebulwark.com

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Asher Wolf @asherwolf.bsky.social · 1d

Revealed: Israel demanded Google and Amazon use secret ‘wink’ to sidestep legal orders www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Revealed: Israel demanded Google and Amazon use secret ‘wink’ to sidestep legal orders

The tech giants agreed to extraordinary terms to clinch a lucrative contract with the Israeli government, documents show

www.theguardian.com

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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 12h

A contested component of the new system is that older Australians will pay for more of their non-clinical care, such as showering, cleaning and meal delivery.

Aged care at home is changing. Here’s what you’ll pay for and how to plan

theconversation.com

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Michael Taylor @ausindimedia.bsky.social · 1d

“With 94 seats, its largest majority since 1943, Labor governs with the courage of a bunny caught in the headlights, terrified of using its power. Keating would have reshaped the country with these numbers.”

theaimn.net/the-governme...

The Government That Isn’t: Labor’s Masterclass in Looking Busy

Let’s be kind. Just sitting in the driver’s seat is enough for some. Then there’s the Competence Trap: the myth that good administration is an end in itself. Of course, we can’t rule out stage [...]

theaimn.net

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Asher Wolf @asherwolf.bsky.social · 1d

Darwin residents are worried about toxic chemicals and gas leaks. We need laws to protect clean air theconversation.com/darwin-resid...

Darwin residents are worried about toxic chemicals and gas leaks. We need laws to protect clean air

Levels of toxic compounds emitted by the Inpex LNG facility in Darwin are substantially higher than first estimated, posing risks to public health.

theconversation.com

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mariecolemanao.bsky.social @mariecolemanao.bsky.social · 1d

Something still rotten in NDIA. People who designed Robodebt still there?

Asher Wolf @asherwolf.bsky.social · 1d

“after inquiries from Guardian Australia […] she received a new NDIS plan including enough support worker hours to allow her to move back into the apartment and out of hospital”.

Shouldn’t need a media exposé to get the support people need

El Gibbs @bluntshovels.bsky.social · 1d

ah, we're back to NDIS fixing jurisdictional fights, plan delays and cuts via media

'‘I’m being punished’: Emily is healthy enough to leave hospital but she can’t because of NDIS funding cuts'

www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

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Ronni🧂Salt @ronnisalt.bsky.social · 1d

No media about this?

NSW Police investigated 14 incidents of alleged antisemitic attacks and found NO evidence of Iran or any other foreign agent acting in relation to the 14 alleged antisemitic incidences

The Minns and Albanese govts both exploited this falsehood to further their own agendas

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4585 - Police and Counter-terrorism - INCIDENTS INVESTIGATED UNDER STRIKE FORCE PEARL

Latham, Mark to the Minister for Agriculture, Minister for Regional New South Wales, and Minister for Western New South Wales representing the Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism, and Minister for the Hunter
(1) I refer you to the answer provided to the recent Budget Estimates, on notice, by the acting Police Commissioner Peter Thurtell regarding serious attacks on people and property motivated by antisemitic ideology, such that, "Fourteen incidents were investigated under Strike Force Pearl which were at the higher end of offending, being attacks on synagogues, graffitti, firebombings, attacks on cars and attacks on houses", and ask:
(a)
(b)
of these 14, how many were investigations of incidents that did not lead to any charges being laid? of the remaining (where charges were laid), how many were perpetrated by:

Iran or agents of the Iranian regime? other foreign agents?
people associated with and paid by organised crime figures?
(c)
Of those not covered by (a) and (b) (that is, were a product of genuine homegrown anti-semitic ideology), what was the nature of the incident and what criminal proceedings have been pursued by the NSW Police Force?
Answer -
I am advised that:
(1)
(a) All 14 incidents have resulted in charges being laid.
(b)
(i)
(ii)
Strike Force Pearl investigated 14 incidents which were at the higher end of offending, being attacks on synagogues, graffiti, firebombings, attacks on cars and attacks on houses. The NSW Police Force has nil holdings in relation to Iran or agents of the Iranian regime perpetrating these incidents.
Strike Force Pearl investigated 14 incidents which were at the higher end of offending, being attacks on synagogues, graffiti, firebombings, attacks on cars and attacks on houses. The NSW Police Force has nil holdings in relation to foreign agents perpetrating these incidents.

Answer received on 23 October 2025

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Ronni🧂Salt @ronnisalt.bsky.social · 2d

Has Jillian Segal come out in support of her boss, Anthony Albanese yet?

This would be the time for her to say something.

Of course that's only if her actual boss - Israel - gives her the all clear.

#pfffft

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 5d

The richest man on earth owns X.

The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.

The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.

The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.

See the problem here?

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Michelle likes democracy. @democracymichelle.bsky.social · 10d

Met Police to look into claims Prince Andrew sought information on accuser

Media reports say he asked his police protection to find out personal details about Virginia Giuffre.

www.bbc.com

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marque lawyers @marquelawyers.com.au · 9d

He certainly should be living at His Majesty's pleasure

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Asher Wolf @asherwolf.bsky.social · 8d

City of Melbourne is planning to expand its use of CCTV: have your say on the draft policy by Wednesday 29th October 2025 participate.melbourne.vic.gov.au/safe-city-ca...

Safe City Camera Program

We’re updating our Safe City Camera Policy to address local laws breaches and improve transparency. Have your say by Wednesday 29 October.

participate.melbourne.vic.gov.au

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Catalin Cimpanu @campuscodi.risky.biz · 9d

The breach at American tech company F5 began in late 2023, far earlier than previously thought.

The hackers breached the company after exploiting its own products.

F5 staff allegedly failed to follow the cybersecurity guides it passed to customers.

www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Hackers Had Been Lurking in Cyber Firm F5 Systems Since 2023

The state-backed hackers who breached cybersecurity company F5 Inc. broke in beginning in late 2023 and lurked in the company’s systems until being discovered in August of this year, according to peop...

www.bloomberg.com

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PoliticsHome @politicshome.bsky.social · 9d

"You can legislate all you want, but these systems won't work unless people trust them"

The information commissioner, John Edwards, today told MPs on the science, innovation & tech committee that the government's digital ID policy won't work without public trust, reports @matildamartin.bsky.social

Digital ID Won't Work Without Public Trust, Warns Information Commissioner

The government's digital ID scheme will not work without public trust, the information commissioner has told MPs.

www.politicshome.com

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Adam R Houston @healthlawadamh.bsky.social · 9d

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Screenshot of the title and subheading of the article linked in the quoted post.

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Ronni🧂Salt @ronnisalt.bsky.social · 10d

The post-humous memoir of Virginia Giuffre is released today

If you can, please buy/borrow a copy (paperback/e-book/audio)

Of course, if you can not, and so many of us will not be able to read it for so many reasons, please share and let people know about the story of this extraordinary woman

💔🙏🏽❤️

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Jommy Tee @jommytee.bsky.social · 10d

The Fact Sheet on Australia US deals

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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 10d

The ALP will use this opportunity to do even less on climate change and the environment.

Guardian Australia @australia.theguardian.com · 11d

Coalition showdown on net zero looms amid speculation more MPs could quit over policy

Meeting called for end of sitting week inviting backbench MPs to argue for or against dumping the policy after Barnaby Joyce announced resignation Coalition backbenchers are preparing for a showdown on net zero as pressure mounts on Sussan Ley’s opposition to resolve its position, with speculation more MPs could join Barnaby Joyce in quitting if the policy isn’t dumped. Liberal and Nationals MPs have been invited to remain in Canberra after the upcoming sitting week for a three-hour, closed-door debate on energy policy, including net zero by 2050. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 10d

A day ago Trump posted a video of him dumping shit on Americans.

Purplepingers ☭ @purplepingers.bsky.social · 10d

Rudd: “I was only mean to you before I took this role mr pwesident 👉👈”
Why are they so spineless

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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 10d

Yep - using the USA as an excuse to gut environmental approvals.

Jommy Tee @jommytee.bsky.social · 10d

Text of Aust/US critical mineral deal.

www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-st...

No 3 looks like an attack on requisite permits (probably environment)...the old red/green tape reduction trick.

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Jommy Tee @jommytee.bsky.social · 10d

Text of Aust/US critical mineral deal.

www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-st...

No 3 looks like an attack on requisite permits (probably environment)...the old red/green tape reduction trick.

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Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · 12d

Best NO KINGS DAY sign so far

Chattanooga, Tennessee

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Rex Patrick @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social · 26d

#BREAKING: Despite their bravado and PR bluff, #FOI has revealed the Govt is engaged in discussions on an alternate to #AUKUS subs. They’re not willing to share anything with the public, but hey, problem recognition is a first step towards remedy. #auspol

A crack in the AUKUS public relations pressure hull! - Michael West

AUKUS is a hugely expensive Defence project facing considerable and, many argue unsurmountable, hurdles. But does Defence have a Plan B?

michaelwest.com.au

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TJ Brown @jafo101.bsky.social · Sep 27

At last!!!!!!

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