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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 4h

They didn’t just NOT give Trump the Nobel Peace Prize, they wrote a citation that reads like an anti-Trump rallying cry.

(He’s gonna extra-tariff Norway now, isn’t he?)

Reuters @reuters.com · 5h

'When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognize courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist,' the Norwegian Nobel Committee said as it announced Maria Corina Machado as the winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize

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Ronni🧂Salt @ronnisalt.bsky.social · 5h

The Aust Parliament Sports Club (the one that ditched David Pocock) is now formally registered as a lobby group👇🏽

Anthony Albanese is the President of the Aust Parliament Sports Club.

That means the Prime Minister of Australia is currently the president of a lobby group.

Just utterly unbelievable.

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Reuters @reuters.com · 5h

'When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognize courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist,' the Norwegian Nobel Committee said as it announced Maria Corina Machado as the winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize

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Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 5h

⚡️The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded to Maria Corina Machado.

The Nobel Peace Prize committee awarded it for "her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela."

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Blair Palese @blairpalese.bsky.social · 3h

Reynolds bankrupting the husband of a rape victim… says so much about the Liberal Party… vindictive & refusing to take any responsibility. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

David Sharaz served bankruptcy papers by Linda Reynolds

Brittany Higgins's husband David Sharaz is served bankruptcy papers by former Senator Linda Reynolds, as she tries to recover damages awarded to her by a Perth court for defamation.

www.abc.net.au

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Jennifer Ouellette @jenlucpiquant.bsky.social · 1d

In Unprecedented Move, Six Former Surgeons General Warn That RFK Jr. Is Endangering America gizmodo.com/in-unprecede...

In Unprecedented Move, Six Former Surgeons General Warn That RFK Jr. Is Endangering America

To the former health leaders, it seems pretty clear: Kennedy is a threat to the nation.

gizmodo.com

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Blair Palese @blairpalese.bsky.social · 18h

Will ping Democracy Now - where I found it

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Blair Palese @blairpalese.bsky.social · 18h

BS. Japan is a gas pusher & it’s a massive global #climate risk.
www.afr.com/politics/fed...

Japan seeks to reassure Australians about exported gas

Envoy Kazuhiro Suzuki is all smiles about the North West Shelf extension, but says fears about resale of Australian LNG to Asian markets are overblown.

www.afr.com

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#TuckFrump @realtuckfrumper.bsky.social · 1d

Israel and Hamas agree to 'first phase' of peace plan: AP explains

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Israel and Hamas agree to 'first phase' of peace plan: AP explains

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Blair Palese @blairpalese.bsky.social · 1d

Apparently it’s Toronto ????

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Blair Palese @blairpalese.bsky.social · 1d

That’s meant to say Bully boy!!!! (Should not post after 10pm!)

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Blair Palese @blairpalese.bsky.social · 2d

Well done Good Food Guide - doing the right thing despite the bully blame mafia! #auspol
www.smh.com.au/business/wor...

Merivale dropped from Good Food Guide

Australia’s largest hospitality company has been excluded from the Good Food Guide following claims it exploited workers and prioritised VIP treatment over staff safety.

www.smh.com.au

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Blair Palese @blairpalese.bsky.social · 1d

Hear hear

Blair Palese @blairpalese.bsky.social · 1d

🙏🙏🙏

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Blair Palese @blairpalese.bsky.social · 1d

Love you #Portlandia! #resist #iceicebaby

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Blair Palese @blairpalese.bsky.social · 1d

Well done @GoodFoodGuide!!!
www.smh.com.au/business/wor...

Merivale dropped from Good Food Guide

Australia’s largest hospitality company has been excluded from the Good Food Guide following claims it exploited workers and prioritised VIP treatment over staff safety.

www.smh.com.au

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Blair Palese @blairpalese.bsky.social · 2d

I just love this!

Unofficial BBCNews (World) Bot @bbcnews-world-rss.bsky.social · 2d

Scientist on three-week off-grid hike finds out he's won the Nobel prize

Dr Fred Ramsdell was "living his best life" offline when the Nobel committee tried to contact him.

www.bbc.com

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Jenna Price @jennaprice.bsky.social · 2d

Did an Australian just win a Nobel prize?

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Blair Palese @blairpalese.bsky.social · 2d

I did - & very sorry for your loss.

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Jewish Council of Australia @jewishcouncilau.bsky.social · 2d

Read @sarahschwartz.bsky.social personal letter in The Guardian today | When you first heard me speak against this genocide, you heard my words as betrayal. But they were meant as love

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