Rob Coughlan 🇦🇺🇺🇦🇲🇫🇪🇺🇱🇦🇬🇪
@landofrob.bsky.social
Retired teacher, History, particularly military history. Master of Medieval and Early Modern Studies. Researching. Learning to grow food. Dog lover. Proud Dad and Pop. Anti fascist Anti Rascist
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This time of year always has me edgy as I await the results to see what my cancer is doing. And the answer is nothing at the moment. A bit like the Scarlet Pimpernel. They seek him here they seek him there. Is he even there? So another year of not giving a toss. Smiles all round tonight.
December 19, 2025 at 3:08 PM
This time of year always has me edgy as I await the results to see what my cancer is doing. And the answer is nothing at the moment. A bit like the Scarlet Pimpernel. They seek him here they seek him there. Is he even there? So another year of not giving a toss. Smiles all round tonight.
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18 December 1907 | A Czech Jewish woman, Olga Hájková, was born.
She was deported to #Auschwitz from #Theresienstadt ghetto on 15 May 1944. She did not survive.
She was deported to #Auschwitz from #Theresienstadt ghetto on 15 May 1944. She did not survive.
December 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
18 December 1907 | A Czech Jewish woman, Olga Hájková, was born.
She was deported to #Auschwitz from #Theresienstadt ghetto on 15 May 1944. She did not survive.
She was deported to #Auschwitz from #Theresienstadt ghetto on 15 May 1944. She did not survive.
Blind freddy could see what Frydenberg was being political
Frydenberg citing what Murray Watt said in the past. Well here's Watt this time last year on this issue and on Frydenberg himself
"I don't think we can separate the fact that he has a very long career as a Liberal Party politician, and that is no doubt one of the reasons he's made these comments."
"I don't think we can separate the fact that he has a very long career as a Liberal Party politician, and that is no doubt one of the reasons he's made these comments."
December 17, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Blind freddy could see what Frydenberg was being political
Interesting thread
Today marks the anniversary of Graf Spee being scuttled, and a unique victory for the British diplomatic service
December 17, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Interesting thread
My research into the 21st Ligne proceeds slowly, mainly because of rabbit holing.
December 17, 2025 at 1:34 AM
My research into the 21st Ligne proceeds slowly, mainly because of rabbit holing.
I want to shout to the world that I am a grandfather again.
December 16, 2025 at 11:49 PM
I want to shout to the world that I am a grandfather again.
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"Once you give a charlatan power over you, you almost never get it back."
― Carl Sagan
― Carl Sagan
December 16, 2025 at 2:50 AM
"Once you give a charlatan power over you, you almost never get it back."
― Carl Sagan
― Carl Sagan
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16 December 1932 | A Dutch Jewish boy, Max Gosschalk, was born in Deventer.
He was deported to #Auschwitz in October 1942. He was murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
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The fate of Jews deported from the German-occupied Netherlands to Auschwitz: http://lekcja.auschwitz.org/32_en/
He was deported to #Auschwitz in October 1942. He was murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
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The fate of Jews deported from the German-occupied Netherlands to Auschwitz: http://lekcja.auschwitz.org/32_en/
December 16, 2025 at 3:00 AM
16 December 1932 | A Dutch Jewish boy, Max Gosschalk, was born in Deventer.
He was deported to #Auschwitz in October 1942. He was murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
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The fate of Jews deported from the German-occupied Netherlands to Auschwitz: http://lekcja.auschwitz.org/32_en/
He was deported to #Auschwitz in October 1942. He was murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
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The fate of Jews deported from the German-occupied Netherlands to Auschwitz: http://lekcja.auschwitz.org/32_en/
Happy birthday to Ludwig. The world would be a poorer place without him. Listenung to his music has brought me joy, the odd moment of sorry and even once to tears of happiness at its beauty.
PERSON OF THE DAY. 16 December 1770. Musical genius Ludwig Van Beethoven was born in Bonn, Germany (birth registration was on 17 December). He’s one of the most admired composers in the history of Western classical music. There is a museum, the Beethoven House, in the place of his birth.
December 16, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Happy birthday to Ludwig. The world would be a poorer place without him. Listenung to his music has brought me joy, the odd moment of sorry and even once to tears of happiness at its beauty.
Giving voice and words to I, and probaby a myriad of others are feeling and thinking
December 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Giving voice and words to I, and probaby a myriad of others are feeling and thinking
For me, this is one of the most chilling photos I can recall.
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December 16, 2025 at 11:37 PM
For me, this is one of the most chilling photos I can recall.
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16 December 1937 | A Dutch Jewish boy, Max Henri van Son, was born in Rotterdam.
He arrived at #Auschwitz on 3 October 1942 in a transport of 1,014 Jews deported from #Westerbork. He was murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
He arrived at #Auschwitz on 3 October 1942 in a transport of 1,014 Jews deported from #Westerbork. He was murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
December 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
16 December 1937 | A Dutch Jewish boy, Max Henri van Son, was born in Rotterdam.
He arrived at #Auschwitz on 3 October 1942 in a transport of 1,014 Jews deported from #Westerbork. He was murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
He arrived at #Auschwitz on 3 October 1942 in a transport of 1,014 Jews deported from #Westerbork. He was murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
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Today is Septidi the 27th of Frimaire in the year 234.
Frimaire is the month of frost.
Today we celebrate cork.#JacobinDay
More information on cork
Frimaire is the month of frost.
Today we celebrate cork.#JacobinDay
More information on cork
December 16, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Today is Septidi the 27th of Frimaire in the year 234.
Frimaire is the month of frost.
Today we celebrate cork.#JacobinDay
More information on cork
Frimaire is the month of frost.
Today we celebrate cork.#JacobinDay
More information on cork
You don't need a gun, just guts and surprise tactics.
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December 15, 2025 at 5:44 AM
You don't need a gun, just guts and surprise tactics.
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Netanyahu, a bloody butcher, calling us out. He can bugger off back under his rock.
"While the victims of the massacre at Bondi Beach were still bleeding, Benjamin Netanyahu - architect of the genocide in Palestine - blamed Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese."
Butt out, Netanyahu
#auspol
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Butt out, Netanyahu
#auspol
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Butt out Netanyahu. Ugly political point-scoring follows Bondi Beach tragedy - Michael West
Israel’s Prime Minister should butt out of Australian politics. The tragedy at Bondi Beach must not be exploited for political points.
michaelwest.com.au
December 15, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Netanyahu, a bloody butcher, calling us out. He can bugger off back under his rock.
And like all heroes just probably wants to get on with life too. Whether tragedies such as this, floods or bushfires, I am always humbled by the number of times Aussies stand up and help.
December 15, 2025 at 2:04 AM
And like all heroes just probably wants to get on with life too. Whether tragedies such as this, floods or bushfires, I am always humbled by the number of times Aussies stand up and help.
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Aged care reforms built on the myth of the cashed up boomer risk leaving those who most need support unable to afford it. Rising fees, a fragile Support at Home system and pressure on families point to a policy failure we will all feel, writes Kathy Eager @k_eagar #AgedCare #AusPol
A beginners guide to Australian aged care policy in 2025
Stereotypes about wealthy baby boomers are skewing aged care policy. New fees, the shift to Support at Home, and pressures on community services risk leaving many older Australians without affordable, safe support. The consequences will be felt across families, hospitals and future generations.
johnmenadue.com
December 14, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Point 1: Obviously it is evil to massacre civilians for being Jewish.
Point 2: Obviously Israel's genocidal atrocities must continue to be opposed, and will continue to be opposed.
Today the worst people in the world are trying to pretend Point 1 and Point 2 are contradictory.
Point 2: Obviously Israel's genocidal atrocities must continue to be opposed, and will continue to be opposed.
Today the worst people in the world are trying to pretend Point 1 and Point 2 are contradictory.
December 14, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Point 1: Obviously it is evil to massacre civilians for being Jewish.
Point 2: Obviously Israel's genocidal atrocities must continue to be opposed, and will continue to be opposed.
Today the worst people in the world are trying to pretend Point 1 and Point 2 are contradictory.
Point 2: Obviously Israel's genocidal atrocities must continue to be opposed, and will continue to be opposed.
Today the worst people in the world are trying to pretend Point 1 and Point 2 are contradictory.
A ttrue, true hero. Guts.
Because it’s not getting reported on enough:
Muslim fruit shop owner Ahmed al Ahmed, father of two, was the hero who bravely tackled one of the Bondi Beach shooters and took away his gun.
He saved lives during a major terror attack. Say his name, and honor the lives of the victims of the shooters
Muslim fruit shop owner Ahmed al Ahmed, father of two, was the hero who bravely tackled one of the Bondi Beach shooters and took away his gun.
He saved lives during a major terror attack. Say his name, and honor the lives of the victims of the shooters
December 15, 2025 at 1:37 AM
A ttrue, true hero. Guts.
We need choice, not a duopoly.
Electoral laws passed by the duopoly earlier this year create an uneven playing field at elections, in their favour. They undermine your voting choice and our democracy. @zoedaniel.bsky.social and I are challenging the laws in the High Court. #unconstitutional #auspol
High Court fight over laws said to entrench ‘cosy table for two’
Former independent MPs Zoe Daniel and Rex Patrick are spearheading a challenge to Albanese government donation reforms which they say entrench the dominance of major parties.
www.smh.com.au
December 15, 2025 at 1:34 AM
We need choice, not a duopoly.
Yep
Yesterday was a dark day in our nation's history.
But we are stronger than the cowards who did this.
We refuse to let them divide us.
Australia will never submit to division, violence or hatred - and we will come through this together.
But we are stronger than the cowards who did this.
We refuse to let them divide us.
Australia will never submit to division, violence or hatred - and we will come through this together.
December 15, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Yep
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A horror night for Australia. But the acts of Australians from all walks of life to protect and help shows this nation is much stronger than those who seek to divide us.
All love to those and their friends and family in shock and mourning today.
All love to those and their friends and family in shock and mourning today.
December 14, 2025 at 9:25 PM
A horror night for Australia. But the acts of Australians from all walks of life to protect and help shows this nation is much stronger than those who seek to divide us.
All love to those and their friends and family in shock and mourning today.
All love to those and their friends and family in shock and mourning today.
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Finnish President Alexander Stubb: “Russia is the number one threat for Europe and actually the Western world.”
December 14, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Finnish President Alexander Stubb: “Russia is the number one threat for Europe and actually the Western world.”
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Wild that this is happening at the same time that the Popularist crowd has decided to declare a jihad against any kind of climate policy.
This is incredible (good news too): “After a 40% fall in 2024 in battery equipment costs, it’s clear we’re on track for another major fall in 2025…The economics for batteries are unrecognizable, & the industry is only just getting to grips with this new paradigm”
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Batteries now cheap enough to make dispatchable solar economically feasible
Energy think tank Ember says utility-scale battery costs have fallen to $65/MWh outside China and the United States, enabling solar power to be delivered when needed.
www.pv-magazine.com
December 14, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Wild that this is happening at the same time that the Popularist crowd has decided to declare a jihad against any kind of climate policy.
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Australia had the ‘gold standard’ on gun control. The Bondi beach terror attack may force it to confront its surging number of weapons
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Australia had the ‘gold standard’ on gun control. The Bondi beach terror attack may force it to confront its surging number of weapons
There are now more guns in the community per capita than in the aftermath of the Port Arthur massacre, with at least 2,000 new firearms lawfully entering the community every week
www.theguardian.com
December 14, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Australia had the ‘gold standard’ on gun control. The Bondi beach terror attack may force it to confront its surging number of weapons
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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