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Aussie politics & journalism junkie; trade unionist. Lefty. Tory free zone (broadly defined). Ally in Meanjin.
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In the face of a worsening climate crisis, the work of CSIRO is vital to Australians and our future generations. We should be strengthening our research capacity, not running it into the ground. We must do all we can to save the CSIRO. That’s why we’ve secured a Senate inquiry.
November 26, 2025 at 5:24 AM
In the face of a worsening climate crisis, the work of CSIRO is vital to Australians and our future generations. We should be strengthening our research capacity, not running it into the ground. We must do all we can to save the CSIRO. That’s why we’ve secured a Senate inquiry.
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Scientists deserve better & they deserve answers, as do all Australians. It's critical the Senate examines how the CSIRO ended up here, who knew about the dire state of the agency & for how long & why senior execs took bonuses while funding cliffs were obviously approaching.
November 26, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Scientists deserve better & they deserve answers, as do all Australians. It's critical the Senate examines how the CSIRO ended up here, who knew about the dire state of the agency & for how long & why senior execs took bonuses while funding cliffs were obviously approaching.
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Our inquiry is in response to the CSIRO's decision to cut 350 jobs, which equates to 6% of its total workforce. The latest round of cuts follows the slashing of 800 positions in the past 18 months.
November 26, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Our inquiry is in response to the CSIRO's decision to cut 350 jobs, which equates to 6% of its total workforce. The latest round of cuts follows the slashing of 800 positions in the past 18 months.
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The Greens have secured an inquiry to find out why job & program cuts are being rolled out across the CSIRO! It will consider the impacts of the funding cuts, the importance of public funding for science & CSIRO’s future funding & resourcing needs.
November 26, 2025 at 5:23 AM
The Greens have secured an inquiry to find out why job & program cuts are being rolled out across the CSIRO! It will consider the impacts of the funding cuts, the importance of public funding for science & CSIRO’s future funding & resourcing needs.
Finally the car is back on the road and I’m sorting out the garage. By Friday night I expect to be able to park in there again. My bro in law took some of Mum’s furniture, my cousin will have the rest so no excuses now for not clearing mine and Mum’s other stuff for storage, charity or rubbish …
November 26, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Finally the car is back on the road and I’m sorting out the garage. By Friday night I expect to be able to park in there again. My bro in law took some of Mum’s furniture, my cousin will have the rest so no excuses now for not clearing mine and Mum’s other stuff for storage, charity or rubbish …
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How ludicrous for Labor to cut $5 billion in public services during a cost of living crisis. Every six months the government pays around $5b in Fuel Tax Credits to mining corporations to burn fossil fuels. If Labor is going to cut spending, cut handouts to fossil fuel barons.
November 25, 2025 at 11:45 PM
How ludicrous for Labor to cut $5 billion in public services during a cost of living crisis. Every six months the government pays around $5b in Fuel Tax Credits to mining corporations to burn fossil fuels. If Labor is going to cut spending, cut handouts to fossil fuel barons.
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If you would like to hear my 2025 Dymphna Clark Lecture where I explore how Australia and neo liberalism have failed our schools (and everything else) you can listen here www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Jane Caro — why Australia is failing our school system - ABC listen
We often hear about "failing schools", but what if it is us, the Australian community, who are failing them? Public school advocate Jane Caro argues that Australia's pursuit of school choice, and the...
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November 26, 2025 at 2:39 AM
If you would like to hear my 2025 Dymphna Clark Lecture where I explore how Australia and neo liberalism have failed our schools (and everything else) you can listen here www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
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Absolutely superb pickup by @amyremeikis.bsky.social - Ted O'Brien's made up "Jess" is just the Howard era "Jenny" that Lynton Crosby came up for for the 1996 election #PointLive
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November 26, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Absolutely superb pickup by @amyremeikis.bsky.social - Ted O'Brien's made up "Jess" is just the Howard era "Jenny" that Lynton Crosby came up for for the 1996 election #PointLive
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Bolsonaro serving the die in prison sentence Trump should have received.
Heartwarming.
Heartwarming.
Brazil: Bolsonaro ordered to start serving 27-year prison sentence for coup plot
The Supreme Court says the former leader has exhausted his appeals and will start his prison term at a police station in Brasilia.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Bolsonaro serving the die in prison sentence Trump should have received.
Heartwarming.
Heartwarming.
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If you’re in Australia, please stop and look at a war memorial, and contemplate why Palestine is commemorated in every suburb and country town.
November 26, 2025 at 2:36 AM
If you’re in Australia, please stop and look at a war memorial, and contemplate why Palestine is commemorated in every suburb and country town.
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Amy Remeikis: “The hyper-normalisation of crisis is by design. In Aust it’s been used by all sides of politics since success of Howard government to keep people in a state of overwhelm. But it has now reached the point where if you are not feeling like you’re going crazy, then you probably are.”
November 25, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Amy Remeikis: “The hyper-normalisation of crisis is by design. In Aust it’s been used by all sides of politics since success of Howard government to keep people in a state of overwhelm. But it has now reached the point where if you are not feeling like you’re going crazy, then you probably are.”
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Oh no, how sad…
November 25, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Oh no, how sad…
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Do you know who you won't find in the Epstein Files?
Undocumented immigrants.
Undocumented immigrants.
November 25, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Do you know who you won't find in the Epstein Files?
Undocumented immigrants.
Undocumented immigrants.
I feel sad because I don’t have any corn chips and this is no weather in which to pop to the 7/11.
November 25, 2025 at 12:31 PM
I feel sad because I don’t have any corn chips and this is no weather in which to pop to the 7/11.
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It’s especially ironic because the lecture is exactly about the ‘paralyzing cowardice’ of today’s elites.
About universities, corporations and media networks bending the knee to authoritarianism. /4
About universities, corporations and media networks bending the knee to authoritarianism. /4
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
It’s especially ironic because the lecture is exactly about the ‘paralyzing cowardice’ of today’s elites.
About universities, corporations and media networks bending the knee to authoritarianism. /4
About universities, corporations and media networks bending the knee to authoritarianism. /4
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This has happened against my wishes, and I’m genuinely dismayed by it.
Not because people can’t disagree with my words, but because self-censorship driven by fear (Trump threatening to sue the BBC) should concern all of us. /3
Not because people can’t disagree with my words, but because self-censorship driven by fear (Trump threatening to sue the BBC) should concern all of us. /3
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
This has happened against my wishes, and I’m genuinely dismayed by it.
Not because people can’t disagree with my words, but because self-censorship driven by fear (Trump threatening to sue the BBC) should concern all of us. /3
Not because people can’t disagree with my words, but because self-censorship driven by fear (Trump threatening to sue the BBC) should concern all of us. /3
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This sentence was taken out of a lecture they commissioned, reviewed through the full editorial process, and recorded four weeks ago in front of 500 people in the BBC Radio Theatre.
I was told the decision came from the highest levels within the BBC. /2
I was told the decision came from the highest levels within the BBC. /2
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
This sentence was taken out of a lecture they commissioned, reviewed through the full editorial process, and recorded four weeks ago in front of 500 people in the BBC Radio Theatre.
I was told the decision came from the highest levels within the BBC. /2
I was told the decision came from the highest levels within the BBC. /2
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
Watching one heck of a lightning show. No idea when the storm(s) will hit. Praying for no hail.
November 25, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Watching one heck of a lightning show. No idea when the storm(s) will hit. Praying for no hail.
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Someone very close to Putin once explained to me that Putin thinks that all Westerners can be bought. We have no values; only a price. Dmitriev's prominent role in drafting the latest "peace plan" underscores that Putin assessment. I hope Putin is wrong. I fear for some, he might be right.
November 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Someone very close to Putin once explained to me that Putin thinks that all Westerners can be bought. We have no values; only a price. Dmitriev's prominent role in drafting the latest "peace plan" underscores that Putin assessment. I hope Putin is wrong. I fear for some, he might be right.
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Inspiring, tear-jerking piece by @fatima-payman.bsky.social on @thepointau.bsky.social
...the day after more racist burka BS in the Senate.
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
...the day after more racist burka BS in the Senate.
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
November 25, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Inspiring, tear-jerking piece by @fatima-payman.bsky.social on @thepointau.bsky.social
...the day after more racist burka BS in the Senate.
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
...the day after more racist burka BS in the Senate.
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
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72% of Australians support a total ban on gambling ads.
It’s been 881 days since the Murphy Report recommended that Parliament ban gambling advertising.
30% of Australian children aged 12 to 17 gamble - they lose nearly $20 million every year.
It’s been 881 days since the Murphy Report recommended that Parliament ban gambling advertising.
30% of Australian children aged 12 to 17 gamble - they lose nearly $20 million every year.
Gambling ad ban would pass parliament with conscience vote, Labor MP says
Macarthur MP Mike Freelander believes the multi-partisan support for restricting gambling advertising means the reforms will "get there" eventually.
www.abc.net.au
November 24, 2025 at 9:48 PM
72% of Australians support a total ban on gambling ads.
It’s been 881 days since the Murphy Report recommended that Parliament ban gambling advertising.
30% of Australian children aged 12 to 17 gamble - they lose nearly $20 million every year.
It’s been 881 days since the Murphy Report recommended that Parliament ban gambling advertising.
30% of Australian children aged 12 to 17 gamble - they lose nearly $20 million every year.
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