Issy M
@isfran.bsky.social
Climate Action | Sustainability | Biodiversity | Equity
On Peramangk land…bushwalking, gardening and coffee float my boat
On Peramangk land…bushwalking, gardening and coffee float my boat
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The future of Adelaide Writers' Week (AWW) remains unclear as Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah says she is considering her legal options. Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern is among those who will no longer appear at the event.
Adelaide Writers' Week 'hangs in the balance' as Jacinda Ardern joins list of authors boycotting event
The future of Adelaide Writers' Week (AWW) remains unclear as Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah says she is considering her legal options. Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern is among those who will no longer appear at the event.
www.abc.net.au
January 12, 2026 at 6:18 AM
The future of Adelaide Writers' Week (AWW) remains unclear as Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah says she is considering her legal options. Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern is among those who will no longer appear at the event.
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I think it’s more likely than not that we see the end of Fed independence and NATO this year.
January 12, 2026 at 12:46 AM
I think it’s more likely than not that we see the end of Fed independence and NATO this year.
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Almost twice as many Australian GP clinics bulk billing since Medicare incentive changes, analysis suggests
Almost twice as many Australian GP clinics bulk billing since Medicare incentive changes, analysis suggests
Survey by online health directory Cleanbill finds more than 1,000 clinics switched from private or mixed billing to full bulk billing since start of 2025
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GP bulk-billing rates have rebounded following incentives introduced by the federal government in November, analysis by the online health directory Cleanbill shows.
The national analysis, published on Monday, found the proportion of fully bulk-billing clinics almost doubled to 40.2% by the end of 2025, from 20.7% the year before. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 11, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Almost twice as many Australian GP clinics bulk billing since Medicare incentive changes, analysis suggests
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New SA licence plates coming soon. Replacing ‘SA the Festival State’ will be ‘SA the Zionist Enclave’ or ‘SA the genocide apologist state’. Order now.
#auspol #Malinauskas @australianlabor.bsky.social #WritersWeek #Adelaidefestival #AdelaideWritersWeek
#auspol #Malinauskas @australianlabor.bsky.social #WritersWeek #Adelaidefestival #AdelaideWritersWeek
January 10, 2026 at 8:49 PM
New SA licence plates coming soon. Replacing ‘SA the Festival State’ will be ‘SA the Zionist Enclave’ or ‘SA the genocide apologist state’. Order now.
#auspol #Malinauskas @australianlabor.bsky.social #WritersWeek #Adelaidefestival #AdelaideWritersWeek
#auspol #Malinauskas @australianlabor.bsky.social #WritersWeek #Adelaidefestival #AdelaideWritersWeek
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I had decided to retire to Bendigo mainly because of the Writer's Festival & arts scene. I was stunned by their action & the boycott which happened during the move.
When a festival like that starts banning uncomfortable & controversial ideas, they completely miss the reason for their existence.
When a festival like that starts banning uncomfortable & controversial ideas, they completely miss the reason for their existence.
January 11, 2026 at 6:12 AM
I had decided to retire to Bendigo mainly because of the Writer's Festival & arts scene. I was stunned by their action & the boycott which happened during the move.
When a festival like that starts banning uncomfortable & controversial ideas, they completely miss the reason for their existence.
When a festival like that starts banning uncomfortable & controversial ideas, they completely miss the reason for their existence.
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Kamala Harris at her closing campaign rally:
"Donald Trump intends to use the United States Military against American citizens who simply disagree with him."
"Donald Trump intends to use the United States Military against American citizens who simply disagree with him."
August 24, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Kamala Harris at her closing campaign rally:
"Donald Trump intends to use the United States Military against American citizens who simply disagree with him."
"Donald Trump intends to use the United States Military against American citizens who simply disagree with him."
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This is stunning. Listen to this in Philadelphia.
Thousands singing “Hey-Oh, we won’t be silent while our friends are gunned down.”
Really listen to it.
Thousands singing “Hey-Oh, we won’t be silent while our friends are gunned down.”
Really listen to it.
January 11, 2026 at 4:55 AM
This is stunning. Listen to this in Philadelphia.
Thousands singing “Hey-Oh, we won’t be silent while our friends are gunned down.”
Really listen to it.
Thousands singing “Hey-Oh, we won’t be silent while our friends are gunned down.”
Really listen to it.
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The Adelaide Writers Festival now wrecked by the Adelaide Festival Board, half of which was appointed late last year: a marketing executive; a former politician; a local councillor/real estate agent; an airport manager; a lawyer; a media consultant; and a banker. Another public arts takeover fiasco.
January 10, 2026 at 12:11 AM
The Adelaide Writers Festival now wrecked by the Adelaide Festival Board, half of which was appointed late last year: a marketing executive; a former politician; a local councillor/real estate agent; an airport manager; a lawyer; a media consultant; and a banker. Another public arts takeover fiasco.
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Topic: Where to bury #AUKUS high level radioactive waste?
The Govt submits to the Admin Review Tribunal that the ability for officials to deal with this sort of policy issue in secret “is worth more to the public than being informed” about some of their thoughts.🤷♂️ #FOI #auspol
The Govt submits to the Admin Review Tribunal that the ability for officials to deal with this sort of policy issue in secret “is worth more to the public than being informed” about some of their thoughts.🤷♂️ #FOI #auspol
January 11, 2026 at 1:41 AM
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This is why we desperately need new Jewish institutions, and orgs like @jewishcouncilau.bsky.social are so important.
The Bondi atrocity was committed by Indian men inspired by ISIS, a group who are emphatically not allies of Palestine.
The parties here want to obscure this to their own ends.
The Bondi atrocity was committed by Indian men inspired by ISIS, a group who are emphatically not allies of Palestine.
The parties here want to obscure this to their own ends.
January 7, 2026 at 11:54 PM
This is why we desperately need new Jewish institutions, and orgs like @jewishcouncilau.bsky.social are so important.
The Bondi atrocity was committed by Indian men inspired by ISIS, a group who are emphatically not allies of Palestine.
The parties here want to obscure this to their own ends.
The Bondi atrocity was committed by Indian men inspired by ISIS, a group who are emphatically not allies of Palestine.
The parties here want to obscure this to their own ends.
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Ex-aide of Netanyahu claims he was tasked with plan to evade responsibility for Oct 7
Ex-aide of Netanyahu claims he was tasked with plan to evade responsibility for Oct 7
Ex-aide of Netanyahu claims he was tasked with plan to evade responsibility for Oct 7
www.independent.co.uk
December 23, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Ex-aide of Netanyahu claims he was tasked with plan to evade responsibility for Oct 7
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NSW Greens MP Kobi Shetty liked our knitted Xmas lights. But enough frivolity -they are back in Parliament tomorrow deciding on restrictions to our inalienable right to protest in our democracy. Rally tomorrow 5pm Town Hall for details.
December 21, 2025 at 6:16 AM
NSW Greens MP Kobi Shetty liked our knitted Xmas lights. But enough frivolity -they are back in Parliament tomorrow deciding on restrictions to our inalienable right to protest in our democracy. Rally tomorrow 5pm Town Hall for details.
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Chris Minns’ ban on protests calling for an end to the genocide in Gaza does not foster “community harmony".
These protests oppose anti-Semitism and call for peace.
Taking our democratic rights away is only sowing more division.
These protests oppose anti-Semitism and call for peace.
Taking our democratic rights away is only sowing more division.
December 21, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Chris Minns’ ban on protests calling for an end to the genocide in Gaza does not foster “community harmony".
These protests oppose anti-Semitism and call for peace.
Taking our democratic rights away is only sowing more division.
These protests oppose anti-Semitism and call for peace.
Taking our democratic rights away is only sowing more division.
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The scope of dirty money (terrorists, criminals, sex predators) moving through crypto exchanges is dizzying. And as this article describes, Binance - the company at the heart of Trump's crypto corruption - continues to be one of the worst offenders.
The Crypto Industry’s $28 Billion in ‘Dirty Money’
www.nytimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:33 AM
The scope of dirty money (terrorists, criminals, sex predators) moving through crypto exchanges is dizzying. And as this article describes, Binance - the company at the heart of Trump's crypto corruption - continues to be one of the worst offenders.
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"Most likely, Albanese and other world leaders are courting Trump simply to keep lines to Washington open, looking forward to the day when he is replaced by a functioning president and American global leadership returns.” satpa.pe/rBl6cbf
Albanese’s folly of pandering to Donald Trump
ANALYSIS: The prime minister’s flattery of Donald Trump may be about preserving US relations, but he ought to focus on leaders who will really shape Australia’s future.
satpa.pe
October 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM
"Most likely, Albanese and other world leaders are courting Trump simply to keep lines to Washington open, looking forward to the day when he is replaced by a functioning president and American global leadership returns.” satpa.pe/rBl6cbf
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The Kimberley region is special: extraordinary landscapes, rich culture, brilliant coastline. WA Labor gov mustn’t allow horrendous fracking, or massive gas developments to disfigure and ruin this part of Oz.
Australia's Great North Conference Declaration: www.ecnt.org.au/australias_great_north
Australia's Great North Conference Declaration: www.ecnt.org.au/australias_great_north
September 30, 2025 at 6:12 AM
The Kimberley region is special: extraordinary landscapes, rich culture, brilliant coastline. WA Labor gov mustn’t allow horrendous fracking, or massive gas developments to disfigure and ruin this part of Oz.
Australia's Great North Conference Declaration: www.ecnt.org.au/australias_great_north
Australia's Great North Conference Declaration: www.ecnt.org.au/australias_great_north
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🇦🇺 collects just 43 cents for every $100 of gas exported
After recent changes from Labor & Greens, PRRT revenue has been falling
Our resources belong to all Australians & we need a system that delivers a fair return, not one where profits flow offshore
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
After recent changes from Labor & Greens, PRRT revenue has been falling
Our resources belong to all Australians & we need a system that delivers a fair return, not one where profits flow offshore
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
‘For every $100 of gas exported, Australia gets 43 cents’: Unions open new tax battle
The federal government this week overhauled its superannuation tax reforms. Now the union movement says it should radically overhaul taxes on gas exports.
www.smh.com.au
October 17, 2025 at 12:32 AM
🇦🇺 collects just 43 cents for every $100 of gas exported
After recent changes from Labor & Greens, PRRT revenue has been falling
Our resources belong to all Australians & we need a system that delivers a fair return, not one where profits flow offshore
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
After recent changes from Labor & Greens, PRRT revenue has been falling
Our resources belong to all Australians & we need a system that delivers a fair return, not one where profits flow offshore
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
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Our birds tell the story of a changing environment
The Aussie Bird Count helps us understand how Australia’s birds are faring
Many species are under threat. The count’s data helps build the national picture, and reminds us why protecting habitat matters
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The Aussie Bird Count helps us understand how Australia’s birds are faring
Many species are under threat. The count’s data helps build the national picture, and reminds us why protecting habitat matters
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The 2025 Aussie Bird Count is about to start. Here’s how to take part – and why you should
Week-long count by citizen scientists around Australia gathers crucial data on our unique birdlife and is now in its 12th year
www.theguardian.com
October 17, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Our birds tell the story of a changing environment
The Aussie Bird Count helps us understand how Australia’s birds are faring
Many species are under threat. The count’s data helps build the national picture, and reminds us why protecting habitat matters
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The Aussie Bird Count helps us understand how Australia’s birds are faring
Many species are under threat. The count’s data helps build the national picture, and reminds us why protecting habitat matters
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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The govt is yet to release the exposure draft of its EPBC reforms — keeping community in the dark on vital environmental legislation.
Without transparency or consultation, we can’t deliver the strong protections nature needs. Once again, this govt chooses secrecy over integrity.
#auspol #EPBC
Without transparency or consultation, we can’t deliver the strong protections nature needs. Once again, this govt chooses secrecy over integrity.
#auspol #EPBC
October 24, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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New from @EmpirePodUK
The Final, Tragic Episode in our History of Gaza:
GAZA & THE NAKBA
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The Final, Tragic Episode in our History of Gaza:
GAZA & THE NAKBA
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October 23, 2025 at 3:33 AM
New from @EmpirePodUK
The Final, Tragic Episode in our History of Gaza:
GAZA & THE NAKBA
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The Final, Tragic Episode in our History of Gaza:
GAZA & THE NAKBA
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Let's build a movement 💚
www.acf.org.au/news/acf-app...
www.acf.org.au/news/acf-app...
ACF appoints Adam Bandt as its next CEO
The Australian Conservation Foundation’s Board has appointed former Greens leader Adam Bandt as the next CEO of the national environment group.
www.acf.org.au
September 8, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Let's build a movement 💚
www.acf.org.au/news/acf-app...
www.acf.org.au/news/acf-app...
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Look away if you are trying to buy a home.
Fastest increases in 4 years. Labor’s tinkering is fuelling the 🔥
Fastest increases in 4 years. Labor’s tinkering is fuelling the 🔥
October 24, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Look away if you are trying to buy a home.
Fastest increases in 4 years. Labor’s tinkering is fuelling the 🔥
Fastest increases in 4 years. Labor’s tinkering is fuelling the 🔥
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Aunty Donna expert says they’re, “Too cerebral.” 😂
Hard Quiz — Stream the new season 8pm Wednesdays on ABC iview and ABC TV.
Hard Quiz — Stream the new season 8pm Wednesdays on ABC iview and ABC TV.
October 21, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Aunty Donna expert says they’re, “Too cerebral.” 😂
Hard Quiz — Stream the new season 8pm Wednesdays on ABC iview and ABC TV.
Hard Quiz — Stream the new season 8pm Wednesdays on ABC iview and ABC TV.