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David Milner @davemilbo.bsky.social · 4h

Massive crowd in Melbourne/Naarm today (in case you thought this movement was going to be placated with more colonisation). Until the occupation ends. Until Western war criminals and their enablers face justice. Until Palestine is free.

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Ronni🧂Salt @ronnisalt.bsky.social · 9h

A massive shout-out and thanks and much love to the woman juggling things behind the scenes today on this, @deniseshrivell.bsky.social

Denise helps our democracy in so many ways, every day. She is there helping behind the scenes on so many issues

She is a quiet, impactful giant

Thanks Denise 🙏🏽

Ronni🧂Salt @ronnisalt.bsky.social · 11h

The #SundayShot is on in about 10-15 minutes time at the link below, on the old youtube machine

Hosted by journalists Dave Milner with co-host Joel Jenkins, and guests Greg Jericho of the Australia Institute, and some bird called Ronni Salt

👉🏽 www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcYU...

The Sunday Shot - October 12

YouTube video by The Sunday Shot

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Australian Renewable Energy News @solardirectory.bsky.social · 10h

The country’s grid operator says shifting from coal to clean power is not only possible but inevitable. The work there could provide a road map for other countries.
#auspol #renewables
www.wired.com/story/as-coa...

Australia’s March Toward 100 Percent Clean Energy

The country’s grid operator says shifting from coal to clean power is not only possible but inevitable. The work there could provide a road map for other countries.

www.wired.com

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Sirius Star 🍉 🍉 🍉 @siriusstar3.bsky.social · 9h

There is growing evidence that the sudden loss of sea ice in Antarctica represents a permanent shift with potentially catastrophic consequences.
But keep on approving planet killing fossil fuel projects @australianlabor.bsky.social
#FossilFuel induced #ClimateChange #Auspol

We need Change

New Scientist @newscientist.com · 22h

Antarctica may have passed a climate tipping point of no return, scientists are warning, with mounting evidence that a sudden slump in sea ice formation since 2016 is linked to human-induced ocean warming.

Antarctica may have crossed a tipping point that leads to rising seas

Scientists are beginning to understand the sudden loss of sea ice in Antarctica – and there is growing evidence that it represents a permanent shift with potentially catastrophic consequences

www.newscientist.com

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Geoff Field @geofffield.bsky.social · 23h

On October 11th 1976 this album was released.
It would go o to become one of the biggest selling albums in Australian history and a worldwide hit.

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Debbie N. @beatlesfandeb.bsky.social · 12h

“Oh well, la-di-da, la-di-da.”
(Annie Hall)
RIP Diane Keaton

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Kyle Climans @kclimans.bsky.social · 13h

Farewell, Diane Keaton. Your impact upon cinema is impossible to doubt.

For my part, my favourite of her performances is in "Reds", where she portrays feminist and political activist Louise Bryant.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0ay...

Reds (1981) Congressional Hearing scene

YouTube video by Ryan

www.youtube.com

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 12h

The great actress Diane Keaton has left us at the age of 79. Too soon to say good-bye to the woman who made us smile at the quirky Annie Hall, and who broke our hearts in Reds. Your charm and talent will be sorely missed.

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𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐡 🍉 @michelle65sj.bsky.social · 19h

“Yes,” Jane said. “Hope does not deny all the difficulty and all the danger that exists, but it is not stopped by them. There is a lot of darkness, but our actions create the light.” 🕯️

― Jane Goodall, The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times 🌍

Dr Jane Goodall sitting outdoors, next to a chimpanzee.

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𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐡 🍉 @michelle65sj.bsky.social · 1d

Words of #hope #identity #resilience and #truthtelling from #Palestinian activist and poet, Rafeef Ziadah. 🇸🇩

“Is anyone out there?

Will anyone listen?” 🍉 🕊️

www.rafeefziadah.net/js_videos/te...

We Teach Life (Original) - Rafeef Ziadah

The original live performance of We teach life, sir’, London, 12.11.1

www.rafeefziadah.net

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𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐡 🍉 @michelle65sj.bsky.social · 1d

Sorry that was me, I was trying to edit, have reposted.
Thanks Gabriele, for noticing. 🌟

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LynnZ 🦋 @zizij.bsky.social · 1d

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FoxtrotFoxtrotSierra @maggiedawitch.bsky.social · 1d

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Miki Perkins @mikiperkins.bsky.social · 1d

This is desperately sad. Professor John Woinarski breaks the news for @aunz.theconversation.com that Australia's next animal - the tiny Christmas Island Shrew - has officially been declared extinct.

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And then there were none: Australia’s only shrew declared extinct

Australia’s only known shrew has been declared extinct. Its loss emphasises the need for national protection of Australia’s rare and unique wildlife.

theconversation.com

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hu ... Kia hora te marino ... @sammasamadhi @sammasamadhi.bsky.social · 3d

After ringing bell constantly, fragile white boy speaker has a hissy fit and suspends Parliament over kapa haka to celebrate maiden speech. As if there wouldn't be a haka.
Te Pāti Māori MP Oriini Kaipara: 'I covered stories and now I choose to change them' www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...

Te Pāti Māori MP Oriini Kaipara: 'I covered stories and now I choose to change them'

Kaipara, a former broadcaster, has given her first ever speech in Parliament this afternoon.

www.rnz.co.nz

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te pua o te rēinga (🫴🏼🎃) @cucumber.bsky.social · 3d

the powerful are petrified of wahine māori and the haka.

got emotional watching this wee clip of oriini kaipara in the house.

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Pearls and Irritations @johnmenadue.com · 1d

We cannot rest until the entire system of occupation and apartheid is dismantled and replaced with liberation. This is only the beginning. Free Palestine, from the river to the sea. #auspol #Palestine

Celebrate the ceasefire, but don’t forget: Gaza survived on its own

Western leaders now claim credit for peace, but Gaza’s survival belongs to its people alone.

johnmenadue.com

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1d

Americans are fed up with the political establishment and an economy rigged against the working class.

Zohran Mamdani understands this well. Democratic leadership should be supporting him.

What Zohran Mamdani Can Teach Democrats

Robert Reich

www.youtube.com

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Jonathan-FL #HumanRightsForEVERYONE @amerliberal.bsky.social · 1d

IMO: Trump is going to lose on this one, and look like the ass he truly is. Very unlike Trump, President Xi is very smart, and understands what cards he has & doesn't have, and on this one he has the cards.

1) A complete shut down of US-China trade would be VERY painful for everyone, but China ...

Jonathan-FL #HumanRightsForEVERYONE @amerliberal.bsky.social · 1d

Trump threatens China with "massive" new tariffs and 'countermeasures'

On Thursday, China announced a series of new limits on the trade of rare earths and technologies related to them.

www.nbcnews.com/business/eco...

Trump threatens China with new tariffs and 'countermeasures'

On Thursday, China announced a series of new limits on the trade of rare earths and technologies related to them.

www.nbcnews.com

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Marlene Robertson🍁🇨🇦 @marlenerobertson.bsky.social · 1d

Surprise surprise. It turns out that the Qatar jet was not a gift at all.

It was actually just a down payment on some Idaho real estate.

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altNOAA 🇺🇸 @altnoaa.bsky.social · 1d

After first WTC bombing, the US Gov issued an arrest warrant for KSM. He was in Qatar. A Qatari Royal gave him the heads up that the US was coming to get him and he fled to Pakistan. From there, he linked up with Bin Laden and became the mastermind of 9/11.

Now Qatar gets an Air Force base in US.

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Andrew Weinstein @andrewjweinstein.com · 1d

Just felt like sharing this today. No reason.

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Oisín McGann @oisinmcgann.bsky.social · 1d

Never forget that the rise of the frog resistance was foretold by a great prophet, many years ago, in a more innocent time.

#PortlandFrog

www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0fu...

Paul McCartney & The Frog Chorus - We all stand together

YouTube video by Eadwig

www.youtube.com

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Putri Prihatini @putriprihatini.bsky.social · 1d

Throwback to one of my favorite landmarks to see when visiting Kuala Lumpur in 2023: the Sri Mahamariamman Temple, with a five-tiered, ornate gopuram (monumental entrance tower) in South Indian style. Dating back to 1873, it became an important place for early Indian immigrants in Kuala Lumpur.

The exterior of Sri Maha Mariamman temple, with a five-tiered colorful monumental entrance decorated by multiple idols. Two horse riders are shown above the door.

The exterior of Sri Maha Mariamman temple, with colorful windows and roof decorations. There are several stalls that sell flowers and garlands under the window panels.

Close up to the window panels of Sri Maha Mariamman temple, decorated with intricate carvings. The orange walls are decorated with elephant and deity reliefs, and there are colorful carvings of reliefs on the side of the roofs.

The wall art on the pavement across Sri Maha Mariamman temple in Kuala Lumpur. It features two green and blue peacocks facing each other surrounded by intricate motifs in red, purple, white, and orange.

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Margaret Morgan 🇳🇱🇦🇺🇪🇺 @margaretmorgan.bsky.social · 2d

Half of humanity is frightened of violence.

The other half is frightened of ideas.

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Dr Mark | 北马克 |🍉🇦🇺🇲🇾🇹🇭 @ajaanmark.bsky.social · 1d

The US shouldn't be the centre of the world, and international awards shouldn't be determined by American politics or opinions about it. Also: peace prizes should go to people who work for actual peace.

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