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Jommy Tee @jommytee.bsky.social · 1h

Does the NACC have any hope of regaining public trust?

Good article by @nickfeik.bsky.social

www.crikey.com.au/2025/10/16/n...

Does the NACC have any hope of regaining public trust?

The NACC has over two hundred employees and an annual budget of over $60m, but has yet to land a single major finding from over 5,000 referrals.

www.crikey.com.au

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Rum Court Rules @courtrum.bsky.social · 2d

Thousands of Gazans are going home after two years of war. This is what they’re returning to

Palestinians have returned to their homes in Gaza City in their thousands. Even after two years of war, they were shocked.

www.smh.com.au/national/tho...

Thousands of Gazans are going home after two years of war. This is what they’re returning to

Palestinians have returned to their homes in Gaza City in their thousands. Even after two years of war, they were shocked.

www.smh.com.au

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MFWitches @mfwitches.bsky.social · 2d

How in the fuck do we live in a world where Trump can openly fund a bloody genocidal war then later get praised for a ceasefire of the same bloody genocidal war?

#NewsCorpse

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Liz Furler @zilenaj.bsky.social · 1d

Muhammad Shehada tells me. “We’re screaming of a major warning of what’s about to come your way. When you have a media-political class that’s relishing, delighting in the murder of our children, do you think they’re going to care about yours?” 👇
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Be sure of this: many of the horrors the west allowed in Gaza will come closer to home | Owen Jones

History shows the crimes of empire were later mirrored on European soil. Dehumanisation and militarised terror both seem normalised now, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

www.theguardian.com

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Rosie de Kat 🌱🍉🍉 @rosiedekat.bsky.social · 1d

Please share this around s the world can see how sick and depraved the IDF really are.

#WarCriminals #FreePalestine

Viktor 🇵🇸🍉🦘🦘🪃 @viktx.bsky.social · 2d

#FreePalestine

english.almayadeen.net/news/politic...

New report details extensive Israeli arson in Gaza after ceasefire

A new DropSite investigation reveals that Israeli forces conducted a large-scale arson campaign across Gaza City, torching homes and key infrastructure, including a major sewage plant, just hours afte...

english.almayadeen.net

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FoxtrotFoxtrotSierra @maggiedawitch.bsky.social · 1d

What the ACTUAL FUCK!

Alona Ferber @aloner.bsky.social · 2d

Now Trump turns to Israel's president and asks him to pardon Netanyahu. Major standing ovation. Netanyahu is still on criminal trial for bribery, breach of trust and fraud. Trump says "champagne, cigars... who cares?" Says this wasn't a planned part of his speech but he likes Bibi and it makes sense

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Phil Gorman @philgorman.bsky.social · 35m

nb.australiainstitute.org.au/strong_envir...

PETITION: Strong environment laws stop new coal and gas

The Australian public voted for a climate majority at the last election, and we want strong environment laws that can stop new coal and gas.

nb.australiainstitute.org.au

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 5h

A nationwide backlash to AI data centers is brewing.

And for good reason: while AI enriches Big Tech CEOs and props up the stock market, data centers are sucking up communities’ water and power.

When the AI bubble bursts, the rest of us will be stuck holding the bag. Be warned.

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Rod Campbell @rodcampbell.bsky.social · 5h

My new report is out - Adani sold coal at mates rates to India, avoiding $400m in royalty payments to Queensland

...and Qld's LNP gov doesn't seem to care.

Thread below on how they did it.

Write up in @australia.theguardian.com
@australiainstitute.org.au
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Adani denies claims it sold ‘below-market coal’ leading to Queensland missing out on hundreds of millions in royalties

Adani has strongly rejected the Australia Institute’s findings, including that customers paid an average of $102 a tonne in 2022-23

www.theguardian.com

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 2h

"You’re not really holding out hope that environment laws passed with the blessing of Matt Canavan are going to really fix the problems."

"If Matt Canavan thinks they're good laws, I reckon the koalas should be nervous."

@ebonybennett.bsky.social @leanneminshull.bsky.social
#auspol

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 2h

"Opting to negotiate with the Coalition on the environment is opting to work with the very climate sceptics Australians just rejected."

From co-CEO Leanne Minshull in The New Daily
@leanneminshull.bsky.social #auspol

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 2h

"The IMF always likes to be polite."

"It titled the October 2025 outlook 'Global Economy in Flux, Prospects Remain Dim' rather than as I would have: 'Trump remains dim, so who the hell knows what will happen'."

Chief Economist Greg Jericho in The Guardian
@grogsgamut.bsky.social #auspol

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Phil Gorman @philgorman.bsky.social · 1h

Thank goodness. the shaky separation of powers still survives in Australia.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

NSW anti-protest law ruled unconstitutional after Palestine Action Group court challenge

PAG had challenged expanded police powers to restrict protests near places of worship

www.theguardian.com

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Phil Gorman @philgorman.bsky.social · 22h

As the LNP's last decade in power was marked by scandal & corruption we would have to go back a while to find an ethical member.

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Phil Gorman @philgorman.bsky.social · 22h

A Tesla executive is leading Australia’s R&D review. That’s not OK. Public roles should serve the people – not billionaires. Add your name to demand Denholm’s resignation and new integrity laws: getup.to/D9NAYIdCx1BFl

Billionaire Hands off Public Policy!

Tesla's chair is in charge of our tech future - but it should be us shaping policy

getup.to

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Rex Patrick @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social · 1d

It’s great to see the cross bench coming out early and with strength opposing the Govt’s evil #FOI Amendment Bill. Here’s @helenhainesindi.bsky.social’s amendment killing off the ability of the Govt to charge FOI applications fees and for officials to summarily dismiss FOI requests. #auspol

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Jenny Frecklington-Jones #IStandWithWatermelon🍉🍉 @joneshowdareyou.bsky.social · 1d

I know I don't need to point it out to you, @abcnews @ABCaustralia, because you already know it but I'll point it anyway because I am so fucking angry ... censoring your reporting in favour of ISRAEL is a partisan political act that flies in the fucking face of IMPARTIALITY. #auspol #GazaGenocide

Jenny Frecklington-Jones #IStandWithWatermelon🍉🍉 @joneshowdareyou.bsky.social · 2d

Listening to @abcnews radio news on the release of "Israeli hostages" and "Palestinian prisoners" and the "end of the war" and I'm really sick to death of this whitewashed pro-Israel biased shit that is genocide denial and dehumanizes Palestinians. #auspol #GazaHolocaust

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Shayne Calliss @shaynecalliss.bsky.social · 1d

Lapwing update. The excavator dug holes all around the nest but the mum or dad stayed on the eggs.

Shayne Calliss @shaynecalliss.bsky.social · 2d

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stevethdemocrat @stevethdemocrat.bsky.social · 5d

Is there any way someone can convince me that there's not a whole lot more to this chapter!? I doubt it!
#Menage
#Threesome
#PastImmoralities

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 4d

Cartoon by @deadder.bsky.social.
#Antifa

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Climate Social Science Network @cssn.org · 1d

To order a physical copy and download our book, visit our site here: cssn.org/news-researc...

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Captain Quoll @kudelka.bsky.social · 2d

Sucks to be Townsville

ABC News Bot (unofficial) @abcnewsbot.bsky.social · 2d

Katter's Australian Party MP Nick Dametto has formally resigned from state parliament to run for Townsville mayor — forcing a by-election in his north Queensland seat.

Katter MP resigns from state parliament in bid to become Townsville mayor

Katter's Australian Party MP Nick Dametto has formally resigned from state parliament to run for Townsville mayor — forcing a by-election in his north Queensland seat.

www.abc.net.au

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Joanna Mendelssohn @oldlillipilli.bsky.social · 23h

For those who keep on claiming that trauma in #Gaza began in October 2023, here is a history lesson

theconversation.com/a-short-hist...

A short history of the Gaza Strip takes a long view of today’s conflict

Anne Irfan’s history explains the complex background to Palestinian resistance in Gaza, allowing those who live there to tell their own stories.

theconversation.com

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Guardian Australia @australia.theguardian.com · 23h

It’s an exciting week for the penguin community, we’re all waiting to see who is the winner … I mean loser | First Dog on the Moon

Bird of the year? Hell no! * Sign up here to get an email whenever First Dog cartoons are published * Get all your needs met at the First Dog shop if what you need is First Dog merchandise and prints Continue reading...

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Yung En Chee @yungenchee.bsky.social · 23h

Minns govt making misleading the public a bit of a habit...

Bad habit

Deepcut News @deepcutnews.bsky.social · 1d

NSW premier Chris Minns had Australia believe antisemitic hate was running rampant. Police data has shown that claim to be grossly exaggerated.

www.deepcutnews.com/p/chris-minn...

Chris Minns exaggerated the scale of antisemitism in NSW – and won't apologise

The NSW premier had Australia believe antisemitic hate was running rampant. Police data has shown that to be false.

www.deepcutnews.com

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