LeftyBirdNerd 🌏✊🏳️🌈
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Save the planet 🌏 Feminist, 🌈 , Atheist, Mum, Granny,retired teacher, vegetarian, gardener, bantams, owned by a Moodle. Aspiring birder 📷 on unceded Gunditjmara country🖤💛❤️
Fuck Netanyahu, Trump & Putin!
Fuck Netanyahu, Trump & Putin!
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This is very awesome. Mohamed Semra is now the Mayor of Maribyrnong
Need a good news story?
Mohamed Semra, 10 years ago was pulled up outside an Apple Store, because "he might steal something".
He's a Sudanese refugee, aged 27, who is now Mayor of Maribynong, Melbourne, where the Apple Store resides […]
Mohamed Semra, 10 years ago was pulled up outside an Apple Store, because "he might steal something".
He's a Sudanese refugee, aged 27, who is now Mayor of Maribynong, Melbourne, where the Apple Store resides […]
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November 26, 2025 at 6:37 AM
This is very awesome. Mohamed Semra is now the Mayor of Maribyrnong
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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...
www.abc.net.au
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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Labor has backflipped on its 2022 election promise to rebuild the public sector with its intentions to slash 5% of spending off the public service. If Labor wants to tighten the public purse then rein in overspending on consultancy firms instead of cutting the public service.
November 25, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Labor has backflipped on its 2022 election promise to rebuild the public sector with its intentions to slash 5% of spending off the public service. If Labor wants to tighten the public purse then rein in overspending on consultancy firms instead of cutting the public service.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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Insult to injury.
My @smh cartoon.
My @smh cartoon.
November 25, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Insult to injury.
My @smh cartoon.
My @smh cartoon.
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Instead of genuine community contributions, it's easier for corporations to use marketing spin.
The approach seems to be: if you don't have much of a social licence to operate, just make shit up. #auspol
The approach seems to be: if you don't have much of a social licence to operate, just make shit up. #auspol
Australian companies like Westpac and Woolworths exaggerating how much they give to charity…who’d have thought! Great work @browne90.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/news/251125-...
thepoint.com.au/news/251125-...
Overstated generosity of Australia’s biggest companies exposed in new report
A new report into 20 of the country’s biggest corporations has found examples of them overstating how generous their reported contributions to the community were.
thepoint.com.au
November 25, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Instead of genuine community contributions, it's easier for corporations to use marketing spin.
The approach seems to be: if you don't have much of a social licence to operate, just make shit up. #auspol
The approach seems to be: if you don't have much of a social licence to operate, just make shit up. #auspol
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excuse me..
November 25, 2025 at 5:50 AM
excuse me..
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The Albanese government has signed up to a commitment to phase out fossil fuels…and to achieve that goal….it says we need more fossil fuels…FFS
Climate denial is not confined to the hard right of Australian politics
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Climate denial is not confined to the hard right of Australian politics
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Australia’s gas bonanza is for corporate super-profits, not climate superheroes
The point.com.au
thepoint.com.au
November 24, 2025 at 9:11 PM
The Albanese government has signed up to a commitment to phase out fossil fuels…and to achieve that goal….it says we need more fossil fuels…FFS
Climate denial is not confined to the hard right of Australian politics
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Climate denial is not confined to the hard right of Australian politics
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
#RNBreakfast Tanya Plibersek tries to avoid ban on gambling ads .. accuses Sally Sara of being obsessed by the issue!
November 24, 2025 at 8:46 PM
#RNBreakfast Tanya Plibersek tries to avoid ban on gambling ads .. accuses Sally Sara of being obsessed by the issue!
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Thank me.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
November 24, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Thank me.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
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Perfect for 2025…
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Macquarie Dictionary names 'AI slop' as word of the year 2025
'AI slop' refers to low-quality content created by generative AI which often contains errors and is not requested by the user, according to Macquarie.
www.abc.net.au
November 24, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Perfect for 2025…
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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Rather than the gas cartel prioritising the supply of Australian gas to their foreign customers, we need the Australian Govt prioritising the supply of Australian gas to Australians. We need a retrospective gas reservation policy now. #auspol
‘Our gas, our prices’: Ed Husic breaks ranks with Labor to demand an end to ‘profiteering’ by exporters
Labor MP backs independent’s call for cheaper energy on the east coast by forcing producers to sell cheaper fuel for Australian use
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Rather than the gas cartel prioritising the supply of Australian gas to their foreign customers, we need the Australian Govt prioritising the supply of Australian gas to Australians. We need a retrospective gas reservation policy now. #auspol
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I hope Albanese’s stubbornness costs him dearly
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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 7:42 PM
I hope Albanese’s stubbornness costs him dearly
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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It’s been over 2 years since the late Peta Murphy’s inquiry into online gambling advertising & how it affects problem gamblers. Since then, Australians have lost $60 billion to gambling.
Australians need a government with the will and the courage to protect them from gambling harms.
Australians need a government with the will and the courage to protect them from gambling harms.
November 24, 2025 at 4:52 AM
It’s been over 2 years since the late Peta Murphy’s inquiry into online gambling advertising & how it affects problem gamblers. Since then, Australians have lost $60 billion to gambling.
Australians need a government with the will and the courage to protect them from gambling harms.
Australians need a government with the will and the courage to protect them from gambling harms.
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Wallabies sponsored by Santos lose all matches in European Tour. First time in 67 years. Karma. Serves them right. Not a gas led recovery.
November 24, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Wallabies sponsored by Santos lose all matches in European Tour. First time in 67 years. Karma. Serves them right. Not a gas led recovery.
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Australians voted for climate action!
Australia Institute research shows that Australia is currently expanding fossil fuels.
We need stronger environmental laws that stop new coal and gas projects.
Sign your name here: nb.australiainstitute.org.au/strong_envir...
Australia Institute research shows that Australia is currently expanding fossil fuels.
We need stronger environmental laws that stop new coal and gas projects.
Sign your name here: nb.australiainstitute.org.au/strong_envir...
November 24, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Australians voted for climate action!
Australia Institute research shows that Australia is currently expanding fossil fuels.
We need stronger environmental laws that stop new coal and gas projects.
Sign your name here: nb.australiainstitute.org.au/strong_envir...
Australia Institute research shows that Australia is currently expanding fossil fuels.
We need stronger environmental laws that stop new coal and gas projects.
Sign your name here: nb.australiainstitute.org.au/strong_envir...
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Over the years Ms Ley has supported multiple issues which she’s backed down on as they are no longer politically convenient for her.
Now she’s pulled DV out of the issues hat - which is an issue which needs to be more than her current political convenience 😡😡 #auspol
Now she’s pulled DV out of the issues hat - which is an issue which needs to be more than her current political convenience 😡😡 #auspol
November 24, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Over the years Ms Ley has supported multiple issues which she’s backed down on as they are no longer politically convenient for her.
Now she’s pulled DV out of the issues hat - which is an issue which needs to be more than her current political convenience 😡😡 #auspol
Now she’s pulled DV out of the issues hat - which is an issue which needs to be more than her current political convenience 😡😡 #auspol
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If Hastie doesn't vapourise her first.
Sussan Ley appears to be an empty vessel. She believes in nothing. She will simply evaporate.
#insiders
#insiders
November 23, 2025 at 11:46 PM
If Hastie doesn't vapourise her first.
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So, the government wants to pass environmental legislation this week. To do that, they can make the legislation weaker so LNP will support it OR make it stronger to get the Greens support. ENVIRONMENTAL legislation - weaker or stronger 🤷♀️ Such a dilemma for the government 😑 🤦♀️ #auspol
November 23, 2025 at 8:57 PM
So, the government wants to pass environmental legislation this week. To do that, they can make the legislation weaker so LNP will support it OR make it stronger to get the Greens support. ENVIRONMENTAL legislation - weaker or stronger 🤷♀️ Such a dilemma for the government 😑 🤦♀️ #auspol
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Right now, Australia's child #poverty rate is 16% - much higher than Scandinavia but half of UK's rate.
But current policy settings are pushing us towards the UK.
If the gutless Albanese govt continues to do nothing, they are presiding over the official end of 'the fair go'. #inequality #auspol
But current policy settings are pushing us towards the UK.
If the gutless Albanese govt continues to do nothing, they are presiding over the official end of 'the fair go'. #inequality #auspol
Child Poverty %
Denmark 2.4%
Finland 3.2%
Norway 3.6%
Sweden 3.6%
The UK 32.1%
Denmark 2.4%
Finland 3.2%
Norway 3.6%
Sweden 3.6%
The UK 32.1%
November 22, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Right now, Australia's child #poverty rate is 16% - much higher than Scandinavia but half of UK's rate.
But current policy settings are pushing us towards the UK.
If the gutless Albanese govt continues to do nothing, they are presiding over the official end of 'the fair go'. #inequality #auspol
But current policy settings are pushing us towards the UK.
If the gutless Albanese govt continues to do nothing, they are presiding over the official end of 'the fair go'. #inequality #auspol
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So much fun interviewing Bryan Brown about his wonderful new crime novel ‘The Hidden’ at Bondi Pavilion tonight. After he explained why he likes writing about small country communities, I described him as Australia’s Jane Austen. Dead ringer.
November 22, 2025 at 11:18 AM
So much fun interviewing Bryan Brown about his wonderful new crime novel ‘The Hidden’ at Bondi Pavilion tonight. After he explained why he likes writing about small country communities, I described him as Australia’s Jane Austen. Dead ringer.
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Pfft. As if Gollum Henderson knows the first fucking thing about "diversity." It was thanks to Henderson that @abcnews #TheDrum "replaced" Bruce Haigh, a legendary diplomat and tireless social justice warrior, with the gormless fuckwit known as Greg Sheridan, FFS. #auspol
November 21, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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As predictable as the sun. The @nytimes.com angle is a ‘Zelensky dilemma’ and not the abject capitulation of a compromised and corrupt Donald Trump to the ex KGB autocrat Putin and Trump’s total abandonment of western democracy and key allies. FY NYT 😡
November 21, 2025 at 8:19 PM
As predictable as the sun. The @nytimes.com angle is a ‘Zelensky dilemma’ and not the abject capitulation of a compromised and corrupt Donald Trump to the ex KGB autocrat Putin and Trump’s total abandonment of western democracy and key allies. FY NYT 😡
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I gave the 2025 Dymphna Clark Memorial Lecture recently. It was about how Australia is failing its public schools & the vulnerable kids they increasingly enrol. I pull no punches. It will be broadcast on ABC RN Big Ideas at 8pm 25/11 and midday 26/11. Or via the app www.abc.net.au/listen/liste...
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November 21, 2025 at 8:23 AM
I gave the 2025 Dymphna Clark Memorial Lecture recently. It was about how Australia is failing its public schools & the vulnerable kids they increasingly enrol. I pull no punches. It will be broadcast on ABC RN Big Ideas at 8pm 25/11 and midday 26/11. Or via the app www.abc.net.au/listen/liste...
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This week’s #SundayShot has @drdemography.com and @eddyjokovich.bsky.social plus an interview with @seankelly.bsky.social on the Quarterly Essay that’s got everyone talking.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:28 AM
This week’s #SundayShot has @drdemography.com and @eddyjokovich.bsky.social plus an interview with @seankelly.bsky.social on the Quarterly Essay that’s got everyone talking.
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