Bantem
@bantem.bsky.social
Australian (not the paid actor type!) Silversmith, Community Development worker.
Really I just love being part of process where things are fixed!
Maker not a consumer.
Oh and the Dog? Jezabel - The origional and the best!
Really I just love being part of process where things are fixed!
Maker not a consumer.
Oh and the Dog? Jezabel - The origional and the best!
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Bantem
@bantem.bsky.social
· Nov 13
I've never posted any of my jewellery here before. I'm super happy with how this turned out though. It's gone to the gallery for sale and another order from it already!
#jewellery #jewelry #necklace #handmade #silver #jewellerydesign #style #jewelrydesigner #handmadejewelry #jewelrydesign
#jewellery #jewelry #necklace #handmade #silver #jewellerydesign #style #jewelrydesigner #handmadejewelry #jewelrydesign
While it is still relatively cool the lack of ANY breeze means that it is now officially too hot to work in my shed.
January 26, 2026 at 1:17 AM
While it is still relatively cool the lack of ANY breeze means that it is now officially too hot to work in my shed.
Park interaction this AM
Them: Happy Australia Day
Me: I mark invasion day
Them: proceeds to tell me every story of a "bad" Aboriginal they know.
Me: $-#+$-#ing moron!
#AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe
#InvasionDay
#SurvivalDay
#DayOfMourning
#NotADateToCelebrate
#January26 #Jan26
Them: Happy Australia Day
Me: I mark invasion day
Them: proceeds to tell me every story of a "bad" Aboriginal they know.
Me: $-#+$-#ing moron!
#AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe
#InvasionDay
#SurvivalDay
#DayOfMourning
#NotADateToCelebrate
#January26 #Jan26
January 25, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Park interaction this AM
Them: Happy Australia Day
Me: I mark invasion day
Them: proceeds to tell me every story of a "bad" Aboriginal they know.
Me: $-#+$-#ing moron!
#AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe
#InvasionDay
#SurvivalDay
#DayOfMourning
#NotADateToCelebrate
#January26 #Jan26
Them: Happy Australia Day
Me: I mark invasion day
Them: proceeds to tell me every story of a "bad" Aboriginal they know.
Me: $-#+$-#ing moron!
#AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe
#InvasionDay
#SurvivalDay
#DayOfMourning
#NotADateToCelebrate
#January26 #Jan26
Australian flags on fences/cars are the rights patriot version of John 3:16 placards at sporting events. #January26
January 25, 2026 at 6:25 AM
Australian flags on fences/cars are the rights patriot version of John 3:16 placards at sporting events. #January26
I hear people asking if they will ever not be angry or distressed or some form or revulsion at the things happening in the world and this rings so true with what First nations leaders have taught me. They have been in this state since colonisation and cannot (will not) "Get over it". #January26
January 24, 2026 at 11:41 PM
I hear people asking if they will ever not be angry or distressed or some form or revulsion at the things happening in the world and this rings so true with what First nations leaders have taught me. They have been in this state since colonisation and cannot (will not) "Get over it". #January26
Once you see this you cannot unsee it!
Triple J hosts are what happens when someone destined to be a youth pastor doesn’t get into religion
January 24, 2026 at 11:36 PM
Once you see this you cannot unsee it!
Forgotten years by the Oils hits hard today!
"Our sons will never be soldiers, our daughters will never need guns
These are the yrs between
These are the yrs that were hard fought and won".
Rip Rob Hirst and the "In between years."
"Our sons will never be soldiers, our daughters will never need guns
These are the yrs between
These are the yrs that were hard fought and won".
Rip Rob Hirst and the "In between years."
January 22, 2026 at 8:10 AM
Forgotten years by the Oils hits hard today!
"Our sons will never be soldiers, our daughters will never need guns
These are the yrs between
These are the yrs that were hard fought and won".
Rip Rob Hirst and the "In between years."
"Our sons will never be soldiers, our daughters will never need guns
These are the yrs between
These are the yrs that were hard fought and won".
Rip Rob Hirst and the "In between years."
People who commit crimes at sea are called water felons.
January 22, 2026 at 6:26 AM
People who commit crimes at sea are called water felons.
My take is that David Littleproud (backed and pushed by others) wants a different Liberal leader and is using this to force a spill. This is not about breaking the coalition but about making it [even!] more right wing #auspol
January 21, 2026 at 10:57 PM
My take is that David Littleproud (backed and pushed by others) wants a different Liberal leader and is using this to force a spill. This is not about breaking the coalition but about making it [even!] more right wing #auspol
I think I would be a sucker for another run at the enlightenment.
I mean I still can't help but think that if we all knew more we would make wiser and better decisions.
Yet I know I am wrong!
I mean I still can't help but think that if we all knew more we would make wiser and better decisions.
Yet I know I am wrong!
January 21, 2026 at 10:37 AM
I think I would be a sucker for another run at the enlightenment.
I mean I still can't help but think that if we all knew more we would make wiser and better decisions.
Yet I know I am wrong!
I mean I still can't help but think that if we all knew more we would make wiser and better decisions.
Yet I know I am wrong!
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❗️Kyiv is on the verge of a humanitarian catastrophe: there is a risk of complete collapse. In January alone, 600,000 people left the city, — The Times quotes the mayor Klitschko.
In some houses it is so cold that residents cannot use the toilet because the water has frozen.
In some houses it is so cold that residents cannot use the toilet because the water has frozen.
January 20, 2026 at 8:57 PM
❗️Kyiv is on the verge of a humanitarian catastrophe: there is a risk of complete collapse. In January alone, 600,000 people left the city, — The Times quotes the mayor Klitschko.
In some houses it is so cold that residents cannot use the toilet because the water has frozen.
In some houses it is so cold that residents cannot use the toilet because the water has frozen.
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Today’s sunset in Kharkiv, with people skating on the frozen river.
January 16, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Today’s sunset in Kharkiv, with people skating on the frozen river.
I almost cannot breathe thinking about what might be happening in Iran
January 16, 2026 at 11:40 AM
I almost cannot breathe thinking about what might be happening in Iran
Hey American watchers. What do you think will happen at the mid terms? Will there be ICE at polling booths. Will the result be accepted? What are your hunches?
January 16, 2026 at 1:26 AM
Hey American watchers. What do you think will happen at the mid terms? Will there be ICE at polling booths. Will the result be accepted? What are your hunches?
Watching this from Australia (with our own stolen generation guilt) this looks truly nightmarish!
I really want ppl w/o Minneapolis connections to understand
You might've heard that Mpls public schools went hybrid bc so many families are in hiding. Well, a coworker just told me that today, during his kid's hybrid class, a kid's apt building was raided onscreen
*Everyone has stories like this*
You might've heard that Mpls public schools went hybrid bc so many families are in hiding. Well, a coworker just told me that today, during his kid's hybrid class, a kid's apt building was raided onscreen
*Everyone has stories like this*
January 13, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Watching this from Australia (with our own stolen generation guilt) this looks truly nightmarish!
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ICYMI Outstanding social commentary by the talented, principled cartoonist @cathywilcox.bsky.social. 💐 🙏 #auspol #IStandWithCathyWilcox
January 12, 2026 at 6:44 AM
ICYMI Outstanding social commentary by the talented, principled cartoonist @cathywilcox.bsky.social. 💐 🙏 #auspol #IStandWithCathyWilcox
“We must take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented. Sometimes we must interfere. [More below]
― Elie Wiesel, The Night Trilogy: Night, Dawn, The Accident
― Elie Wiesel, The Night Trilogy: Night, Dawn, The Accident
January 12, 2026 at 9:47 PM
“We must take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented. Sometimes we must interfere. [More below]
― Elie Wiesel, The Night Trilogy: Night, Dawn, The Accident
― Elie Wiesel, The Night Trilogy: Night, Dawn, The Accident
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Tennis player Marta Kostyuk spoke about Ukraine after Brisbane final:
"I want to say a few words about Ukraine. I play every day with the pain in my heart and there's thousands of people who are without light and warm water right now. It's minus twenty degrees outside, so it's very, very painful
"I want to say a few words about Ukraine. I play every day with the pain in my heart and there's thousands of people who are without light and warm water right now. It's minus twenty degrees outside, so it's very, very painful
January 11, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Tennis player Marta Kostyuk spoke about Ukraine after Brisbane final:
"I want to say a few words about Ukraine. I play every day with the pain in my heart and there's thousands of people who are without light and warm water right now. It's minus twenty degrees outside, so it's very, very painful
"I want to say a few words about Ukraine. I play every day with the pain in my heart and there's thousands of people who are without light and warm water right now. It's minus twenty degrees outside, so it's very, very painful
I hope 2026 is remembered as being a peace full year. I have no inclination that it will be but I hope...
December 31, 2025 at 1:56 PM
I hope 2026 is remembered as being a peace full year. I have no inclination that it will be but I hope...
It's almost like it didn't happen surprised locals say!
😐 Residents of Valdai, where Putin's residence is located, did not notice the flight of dozens of UAVs, nor warnings of an attack, and did not hear explosions - Russian opposition media.
Journalists spoke with locals and concluded that the information about a "mass attack" is not confirmed.
Journalists spoke with locals and concluded that the information about a "mass attack" is not confirmed.
December 31, 2025 at 3:14 AM
It's almost like it didn't happen surprised locals say!
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Reminder: During the #BondiJunction stabbing event 13Apr2024:
• Ahmadi Muslim refugee Faraz Tahir was killed defending women.
• Frenchman Damien Guerot and Ukrainian Silas Despreaux stopped the suspect reaching a children's play area.
• Multi-ethnic Australia.
#BondiBeachShooting
• Ahmadi Muslim refugee Faraz Tahir was killed defending women.
• Frenchman Damien Guerot and Ukrainian Silas Despreaux stopped the suspect reaching a children's play area.
• Multi-ethnic Australia.
#BondiBeachShooting
December 14, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Reminder: During the #BondiJunction stabbing event 13Apr2024:
• Ahmadi Muslim refugee Faraz Tahir was killed defending women.
• Frenchman Damien Guerot and Ukrainian Silas Despreaux stopped the suspect reaching a children's play area.
• Multi-ethnic Australia.
#BondiBeachShooting
• Ahmadi Muslim refugee Faraz Tahir was killed defending women.
• Frenchman Damien Guerot and Ukrainian Silas Despreaux stopped the suspect reaching a children's play area.
• Multi-ethnic Australia.
#BondiBeachShooting
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Praise for Lebanese-Australian man who tackled Bondi Beach shooter - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/praise-man-who-tackled-bondi-beach-shooter
Praise for Lebanese-Australian man who tackled Bondi Beach shooter
Sydney businessman Ahmed al-Ahmed was left in hospital after being shot by the Bondi Beach gunman
www.middleeasteye.net
December 14, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Praise for Lebanese-Australian man who tackled Bondi Beach shooter - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/praise-man-who-tackled-bondi-beach-shooter
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The families seeking asylum that we support have no safety net, often no form of any income or right to even work. It’s why they turn to us for help at the ASRC & why I’m turning to you asking for your donation to our end of year appeal this weekend: donate.asrc.org.au/defend-hope
December 12, 2025 at 9:01 PM
The families seeking asylum that we support have no safety net, often no form of any income or right to even work. It’s why they turn to us for help at the ASRC & why I’m turning to you asking for your donation to our end of year appeal this weekend: donate.asrc.org.au/defend-hope
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Galuma-li Statement: Standing Together for our children and young people and community. 23 October 2025. A response to recent media opinion about “epidemic of youth crime” and the rights of Walgett children and young people’s open use of their pool. dharriwaaeldersgroup.org.au/images/downl...
October 23, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Galuma-li Statement: Standing Together for our children and young people and community. 23 October 2025. A response to recent media opinion about “epidemic of youth crime” and the rights of Walgett children and young people’s open use of their pool. dharriwaaeldersgroup.org.au/images/downl...
October 8, 2025 at 10:07 AM