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Gr0k3 @gr0k3.bsky.social · 1d

“Smart, talented people exist everywhere,” Yaghi emphasised. “We just need to unleash their potential through opportunity.” #auspol ping @mrjamesob.bsky.social

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Omar Yaghi: Refugee from Gaza wins 2025 Nobel Prize in chemistry

Born in a one-room home on the outskirts of Amman, the son of illiterate Palestinian refugees from Gaza, Professor Omar Yaghi has risen from the hardships of displacement to the highest pinnacle of sc...

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Gr0k3 @gr0k3.bsky.social · 4d

lol LNP abandons alleged “free market values” when convenient. We are all Keynesian’s. Again. #qldpol

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Live: Minister defends $600m bailout of copper smelter as 'good use of public resources'

The industry minister has defended a $600 million joint bailout of a Queensland copper smelter as "a good use of public resources". Follow live.

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Gr0k3 @gr0k3.bsky.social · 17d

mr. burns from the simpsons is making a funny face and says excellent .

ALT: mr. burns from the simpsons is making a funny face and says excellent .

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Gr0k3 @gr0k3.bsky.social · 17d

What do you use to stop the housemates or neighbours complaining? Assuming not zero fucks…

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Gr0k3 @gr0k3.bsky.social · 20d

Menage de shark

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...

Researcher captures three endangered sharks mating

A Sunshine Coast marine biologist has captured unique footage of two male sharks mating with a female in waters off New Caledonia.

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Gr0k3 @gr0k3.bsky.social · Sep 12

Fucking optimists

Gr0k3 @gr0k3.bsky.social · Aug 28

Yes. And cognitive dissonance.

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Gr0k3 @gr0k3.bsky.social · Aug 28

Agree. Similar stories abound of men who can’t come to terms with their sexuality while providing performative displays of “Christian family values”

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Gr0k3 @gr0k3.bsky.social · Aug 28

I suspect Katter has some cognitive dissonance wrt his views on immigrants & his family history. A shame because it sounds like an interesting story of a successful immigrant family > www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08... #qldpol #auspol

Bob Katter threatens journalist over reference to Lebanese heritage

Federal MP Bob Katter was speaking outside the Queensland Parliament with state members of the Katter's Australia Party about his intention to attend a March For Australia event this weekend.

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Gr0k3 @gr0k3.bsky.social · Aug 22

Im disappointed Dutts isn’t having another go. Wonderful asset

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David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · Aug 22

Despite the historic Bronwyn Bishop chopper saga, former Newman government MP & current Crisafulli government MP for Cook, David Kempton, thought it was a good idea to hit Queenslanders up for a chopper ride to go 120km for a photo op & land on the new health centre's emergency helipad. #qldpol

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Gr0k3 @gr0k3.bsky.social · Aug 19

Bibi has a tanti #auspol

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...

Netanyahu calls Albanese a 'weak politician' who has 'betrayed' Israel

The Israeli prime minister has launched an extraordinary personal attack on Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, saying he has "betrayed" Israel.

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Gr0k3 @gr0k3.bsky.social · Aug 4

Carry on luggage is still on the plane?

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Gr0k3 @gr0k3.bsky.social · Jul 28

Would be great if ABC did less stenography & more journalism. Start with asking why is this report being released now? #qldpol

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...