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Mark Anning. Australian photographer, writer & publisher. ex-AAP, AP, Reuters, newspapers, NGOs & gov't. Energy. Economics. Environment. Politics. Lifestyle. Tourism. Arts. Antiques. https://1earthmedia.com

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1EarthMedia @1earthmedia.bsky.social · May 20

Grace Tame always have the quintessential side-eye on a PM, but here's me chucking one on John Howard, not long after the Tampa lies, and the Republic Referendum hijinks.

Read the story ... I wasn't the only one p!ssed off at him.

#auspol
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How I shot the Queen ° CHOGM 2002 Official Queen’s Portrait

I was volunteering on the picture desk at CHOGM 2002 & given 30 minutes notice that I was to do the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Banquet Official Portrait.

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1EarthMedia @1earthmedia.bsky.social · 1h

Independent senator David Pocock was removed from the parliament's social sports club for questioning its sponsorship by Responsible Wagering Australia.
Pocock says the relationship between politicians, the government, and the gambling industry is too 'cosy'.

#auspol
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1EarthMedia @1earthmedia.bsky.social · 1h

Cleaning staff - please report to the West Wing, White House. There's ketchup on the walls.

Oh wait, they've been furloughed.

1EarthMedia @1earthmedia.bsky.social · 1h

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2025 #NobelPeacePrize to Maria Corina Machado for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy.

#NobelPrize

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1EarthMedia @1earthmedia.bsky.social · 1h

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has awarded the 2025 #NobelPeacePrize to Maria Corina Machado for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy.

#NobelPrize

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1EarthMedia @1earthmedia.bsky.social · 5h

We're just one licensing deal away from the President of the USA selling M-16 assault rifles.

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1EarthMedia @1earthmedia.bsky.social · 6h

My apology ... the photo is from Rostock, Germany, 2007 ... not Portland

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David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 8h

Last month Australian ABC journalist John Lyons was told to be quiet by President Donald Trump after he asked about his wealth since taking office. That Four Corners investigative report will air on Monday night (Australian time). www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

Chasing Trump's Billions

Four Corners is the home of Australian investigative journalism.

www.abc.net.au

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1EarthMedia @1earthmedia.bsky.social · 10h

Ice Capades in Portland
... a very civil war has broken out ...
Photo by Fabian Bimmer, Associated Press

#photooftheday

ICE officers surrounded by protesters in clown suits

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1EarthMedia @1earthmedia.bsky.social · 1d

ABC reveals plan to share regional content beyond emergency broadcasts

“Outlets participating in the project would have access to ABC News digital news content on significant events...”

The ABC plans to launch the service next year.

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ABC reveals plan to share regional content beyond emergency broadcasts

The ABC would like to make its content available to regional broadcasters and publishers according to managing director Hugh Marks.Marks revealed his plan to extend a “major event” content sharing pro...

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1EarthMedia @1earthmedia.bsky.social · 1d

So, they ship Laura Tingle overseas & she resigns her presidency of the National Press Club.
Within months, the NPC succumbs to lobbying by an interest group anxious to kill discussion about their 'alleged' war crimes.

Here's one for #MediaWatch, Linton Besser
@lintonbesser.bsky.social #auspol

Nick Feik @nickfeik.bsky.social · 3d

It looks very much like the National Press Club statement lied about their cancellation of Chris Hedges. His appearance WAS confirmed, and even listed on the website, according to this.
(Hedges believes his talk on Gaza was cancelled following pressure from the pro-Israel lobby):

Statement on Cancellation of Chris Hedges’ confirmed appearance at the National Press Club of Australia — Australian Friends of Palestine Association

AFOPA is responding to the Statement published on 4 October 2025 by the National Press Club of Australia ( NPC) in relation to their cancellation of Chris Hedges’ confirmed appearance at the National ...

www.afopa.com.au

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Australian Antarctic Program Partnership @antarctic.bsky.social · 11d

🌏 Why Antarctica matters to Australia
🛝 Abrupt changes in the Antarctic environment
🌊 Antarctica and sea-level rise

AAPP & @antarcticsciaus.bsky.social have sent these policy briefs to hundreds of politicians and policymakers around Australia.

Download yours ▶️ aappartnership.org.au/antarctic-re...

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1EarthMedia @1earthmedia.bsky.social · 1d

A good job for climate scientists contributing to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) based in Hobart

#politas

Australian Antarctic Program Partnership @antarctic.bsky.social · 1d

1/ Hobart-based #Antarctic and #climate scientists have made significant contributions to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) over the years ▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8PE...

Protecting Antarctica and the Southern Ocean: the role of the IPCC...and Hobart

YouTube video by Australian Antarctic Program Partnership

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1EarthMedia @1earthmedia.bsky.social · 1d

This lot of Vivian Maier's personal photo-books sold for $687.50
There's some interesting titles here - some that I'd never heard of ...

#photography

1EarthMedia @1earthmedia.bsky.social · 5d

Vivian Maier's photo-books.
One of the lots at auction this week of photographer Vivian Maier's personal effects is her photo-book library. I've gone through them & given some insight into her influences & choices.

#photography
Story here: 1earthmedia.com/vivian-maier...

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yoleskarma8.bsky.social @yoleskarma8.bsky.social · 1d

#FreePalestine🇵🇸
Grandson of late South African president & anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela arrived in Johannesburg on Wednesday after being detained & then deported by Israel, which prevented the flotilla he was part of delivering aid to Gaza

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Mandela's grandson returns to South Africa after deportation by Israel — Reuters

The grandson of late South African president and anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela arrived in Johannesburg on Wednesday after being detained and then deported by Israel, which prevented the floti...

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1EarthMedia @1earthmedia.bsky.social · 2d

Dude can get a book pulped & republished, but can't release the Epstein files

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 2d

The original version of the book said that Epstein was involved in introducing Melania to her beloved husband.

1EarthMedia @1earthmedia.bsky.social · 3d

Hopefully those stats suggest that the far-right & easily fooled (same thing) are older ... and dying out.

Teen Vogue does look interesting ...

www.teenvogue.com/news-politics

Politics

www.teenvogue.com

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1EarthMedia @1earthmedia.bsky.social · 3d

Interesting for media nerds ... the medium age of readers of Daily Wire, WaPo, Guardian, AP and NPR is in their 40s.

Breitbart & Newsmax is in their 60s

Conrad Hackett @conradhackett.bsky.social · Sep 2

The 3 major TV broadcast networks – CBS News, NBC News and ABC News have audiences older than U.S. adults overall. Median ages of these audiences are 58, 57 and 55. Fox News & CNN also have audiences that tend to be older than U.S. adults overall, with median ages of 55 and 50.

How the audiences of 30 major news sources differ by age

The median age of regular news consumers ranges from 39 for Univision to 63 for Newsmax.

www.pewresearch.org

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1EarthMedia @1earthmedia.bsky.social · 4d

We are flocking to wellness retreats in record numbers—bookings jumped 228% in 2024. The promise is simple: pay up, check in & emerge calmer, fitter & more balanced.

But what if the thing meant to restore you is stressing you out?

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KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 5d

Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.

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1EarthMedia @1earthmedia.bsky.social · 4d

👆 Credit: Derek Nielsen Photography

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1EarthMedia @1earthmedia.bsky.social · 5d

Is America great yet?

1EarthMedia @1earthmedia.bsky.social · 5d

The last time I saw Vivian Maier's photos come up at auction, I shuddup about it and bought a few myself.
tbh I'd bid on these myself but the shipping to Australia is $1,000 ... ha.
There are some interesting choices of photographers that she made, some I'd not heard of before.

1EarthMedia @1earthmedia.bsky.social · 5d

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1EarthMedia @1earthmedia.bsky.social · 6d

U.S Economy Set To Lose $12.5BN In International Traveler Spend this year
... forecast in May ... before Trump & Hegseth starting murdering people off the coast of Venezuela, and armed & masked people started rounding people up off the streets.

wttc.org/news/us-econ...

U.S Economy Set To Lose $12.5BN In International Traveler Spend this year

Read WTTC's press release to learn more.

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1EarthMedia @1earthmedia.bsky.social · 6d

A few observations:

1. Hegseth is being "$ PAID" to tweet.
2. Where's the intel to justify these potential war crimes?
3. World Travel & Tourism Council says USA could lose up to $12.5 billion in international visitor spending in 2025 ... & this BS sure ain't helping.
4. Where's the Epstein files?