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André Brett @drdrehistorian.bsky.social · 1d

Pollies so bought by the gambling industry that they kicked out of their sports club the guy who was a top professional athlete

It's funny, in a "laughing at" sort of way

Guardian Australia @australia.theguardian.com · 1d

Former Wallabies star David Pocock booted from parliamentary sports club

Exclusive: Senator accused of bringing social club into disrepute after raising concerns about its association with betting lobby Independent ACT senator David Pocock – a former Wallabies captain – been banned from attending parliament house’s social sports club after raising concern about its sponsorship by the gambling industry. The former rugby star was on Thursday night told he was no longer welcome at Australian Parliament Sports Club events, and accused of politicising the organisation. He has been removed from group chats discussing its events. Continue reading...

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the Juice Media @thejuicemedia.com · 1d

The Government of New Zealand has made a new tourism ad and it's surprsingly honest and informative!

Honest Government Ad | Visit New Zealand!

YouTube video by thejuicemedia

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Maranoa Girl @maranoagirl.bsky.social · 2d

A century of deceit: Towards a new understanding of the colonisation of Palestine. Political & media commentary on the Hamas killings of October 2023 have been preoccupied with claims that these were not only the worst terrorists but their actions were unprecedented.
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/10...

A century of deceit: Towards a new understanding of the colonisation of Palestine

Political and media commentary on the Hamas killings of October 2023 have been preoccupied with claims that these were not only the worst terrorists but that their actions were without precedent.

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Melissa Sweet @melissasweetdr.bsky.social · 12d

AI Is Moving Into Physical Products, And Out of Regulatory Reach

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AI Is Moving Into Physical Products, And Out of Regulatory Reach | TechPolicy.Press

Matt Steinberg discusses how AI wearables and toys blur the line between products and speech—raising urgent regulatory gaps in privacy and child safety.

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ABC News Bot (unofficial) @abcnewsbot.bsky.social · 17d

The Purnim Bears were supposed to be the feel-good story of country football — a team uniting black and white communities. But their 1987 grand final was so violent it ended with their expulsion.

Blood on the grass: Forgotten final that exposed football's racial fault lines

The Purnim Bears were supposed to be the feel-good story of country football — a team uniting black and white communities. But their 1987 grand final was so violent it ended with their expulsion.

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James Thom @jamesthom.bsky.social · 19d

Part of the crowd at rally protesting against Labor's weak climate targets in Naarm (Melbourne) earlier today outside Sarah Witty Labor MP for Melbourne's office.

Person in pyjamas with Albo mask lying on bed in front of banner "Labor in bed with dirty coal" and another banner "Labor greenlights Woodside climate bomb"

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James Thom @jamesthom.bsky.social · 23d

www.arrcc.org.au/2035_climate...

Anglican Archbishop of Brisbane, has called for greater moral courage from the government in response to its 2035 climate target announced today and said "An even bigger test will be what the government does about phasing out coal and gas exports."

2035 climate target: Archbishop calls for greater moral courage from government

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James Thom @jamesthom.bsky.social · Aug 26

"assumes drivers of EVs don’t ‘pay their way' based on economic misconception: that fuel taxes pay for the construction/maintenance of roads.Incorrect.In a properly functioning economic system, fuel taxes should be considered a charge on motorists for the harmful pollution their vehicles generate."

John Quiggin @johnquiggin.bsky.social · Aug 26

EV tax plan could punish drivers, delay net zero

Economist Professor John Quiggin shares his take on why a proposed EV road user tax could have unintended consequences for all drivers – and the environment.

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James Thom @jamesthom.bsky.social · Aug 6

Does the federal government get equity in the company for the millions invested? If not, why not?

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Moto @moto123456.bsky.social · Jul 26

#StopGazaGenocide

from AJ+ （@ajplus　X/Twitter）
"Never again” is ringing hollow as Israel continues to forcibly starve thousands of trapped Palestinians in Gaza with impunity. AJ+ Editorial Lead Tony Karon breaks down the West's racist double standards.

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Kaz Cooke @kazcooke.bsky.social · Jul 29

@senatorwong.bsky.social The Australian people want our government to stop any supplying/selling the government of Israel ... anything. No devices, components, parts, products, bits or bobs to a country that is perpetrating a genocide & torturing children. We're asking you to do the right thing.

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Tim Dunlop @timdunlop.bsky.social · Jul 23

At this point, the PM has taken more concrete action against Senator Payman and Senator Faruqi than he has against the State of Israel.

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mr dog @firstdogonthemoon.bsky.social · Jul 14

Is it unreasonable to protest genocide? Arrest that watermelon! www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Antisemitism happens – it’s bad! But there are already a gazillion anti-protest laws. Do we need more? | First Dog on the Moon

It’s not unreasonable or racist to protest against genocide

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Will Yeates @wyeates.bsky.social · Jul 14

‘Humanitarian city’ would be concentration camp for Palestinians, says former Israeli PM

Ehud Olmert says forcing people into camp would be ethnic cleansing, and anger at Israel is not all down to antisemitism

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Kirsty Howey @kirstyhowey.bsky.social · Jun 23

Extraordinary investigation by @lisacox.bsky.social of how a consulting firm contracted by a Beetaloo fracking company worked behind the scenes to influence high stakes negotiations with Traditional Owners.

There’s even a mysterious letter with a signature literally on the back of an envelope!

The consulting firm allegedly offering private deals and collecting signatures to smooth way for Empire Energy gas sales

Exclusive: Leaked documents claim Good Advice promised private deals, gathered signatures and hired land council members to smooth way for Northern Territory gas sales

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louiseadler1.bsky.social @louiseadler1.bsky.social · Jul 12

Joining the dots is always important : check out the Henroth Fund ( aka John Roth married to the Envoy to foster antisemitism) which donates to Advance Australia. What on earth was the Labor government thinking when it agreed to work with that lot ? www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Liberal party investment vehicle donated $500,000 to rightwing group Advance

Cormack Foundation is a multimillion-dollar investment group for the Liberal party and one of its biggest single donors

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louiseadler1.bsky.social @louiseadler1.bsky.social · Jul 11

Let’s hope that the current government does not yield to this massive over reach . Even if you are so blinkered as to be only concerned with Jewish issues, exceptionalising Jews will foster antisemitism rather than defeat it . www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

The special envoy’s plan is the latest push to weaponise antisemitism, as a relentless campaign pays off | Louise Adler

The omissions are as important as the inclusions in Jillian Segal’s plan, which is guilty of overreach

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · Jul 4

The Government’s Safeguard Mechanism is supposed to limit emissions.

Instead, it just lets companies cheat.

The massive carbon bomb North West Shelf project met 100% of its Safeguard target using dodgy carbon offsets that won't cancel out its huge emissions.

@ketanjoshi.co #auspol

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Nevyn @skobeloff.bsky.social · Jun 29

@albomp.bsky.social how do you sleep?

Joel Jenkins @boganintel.bsky.social · Jun 29

In the aftermath of the ceasefire, eyes are on Gaza again, and governments look less in touch with reality as they return to their unacceptable positions:

My latest:
'Fragile ceasefire and cowardly politicians return us to the reality of genocide'
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Fragile ceasefire and cowardly politicians return us to the reality of genocide

In the aftermath of the ceasefire, all eyes are on Gaza again, and the governments around the world look less in touch with reality as they return to their unacceptable positions.

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Jenny Frecklington-Jones #IStandWithWatermelon🍉🍉 @joneshowdareyou.bsky.social · Jun 28

Having so far failed to condemn nor denounce a single Israeli war crime or Benjamin Netanyahu, I've also not seen one word from @albomp.bsky.social or @senatorwong.bsky.social condemning the IDF's new version of Squid Game—shooting to kill starving people as they wait for aid.

#auspol #GazaGenocide

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Simon Rosenberg @simonrosenberg.bsky.social · Jun 27

If the Israeli media can report the facts about IDF massacres, why can't Australian mainstream media?

Albanese, Wong and Marles must be getting briefings about this obvious genocide.

How can they continue to turn a blind eye? #StopIsrael #auspol

John Gibbons 🇵🇸 🇺🇦 🇪🇺 @thinkorswim.bsky.social · Jun 27

This is how Haaretz, a major Israeli newspaper, is reporting on the daily mass murder of starving civilians in #Gaza, while @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu, Germany, Italy, the UK and other cowards in Europe cheer on this abominable US-armed slaughter.

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James Thom @jamesthom.bsky.social · Jun 18

The walk, led by Yoorrook's Deputy Chair Commissioner Travis Lovett, started on Sunday 25 May in Portland and finished at Parliament House on Wednesday 18 June. Thousands joined in the #WalkForTruth and the call for Treaty.

Commissioner Travis Lovett as he arrives at Spring Street after his 370 kilometre walk from Portland - where Victorian colonisation started - to Parliament House.

Welcome to Country on steps of Parliament House in Naarm (Melbourne Victoria)

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Laki @lakitukl.bsky.social · Jun 12

#Auspol #Aukus

Most relevant clip, still.

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Australia's Defence Policy Explained | Utopia

YouTube video by Working Dog Productions

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Ars Technica @arstechnica.com · Jun 6

Google’s nightmare: How a search spinoff could remake the web

Google has shaped the Internet as we know it, and unleashing its index could change everything.

arstechnica.com

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