Lara van Raay
@laravanraay.bsky.social
Chief Story Catcher Small World Documentaries. Ex ABC, MBC Dubai, National Geographic Channel, BDA UK, Foxtel.
Avid traveller. Keen gardener. Passionate lover of clean air and water. Thrives in good company paired with XPA.
Avid traveller. Keen gardener. Passionate lover of clean air and water. Thrives in good company paired with XPA.
6 figures!
Minister @tonyburkemp.bsky.social, I'm no expert but surely, indifference to Nazis on the streets in our cities and towns should be disqualifying for an Australian Special Envoy for Combating Antisemitism❓
Especially one on a 6-figure salary funded by taxpayers
Especially one on a 6-figure salary funded by taxpayers
September 5, 2025 at 2:43 AM
6 figures!
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We'll have to riot if they try this on in Australia. The UK is joining the war on women & girls. Nobody - nobody - should use a period tracker app. Tell daughters, nieces, friends. Some are owned by Catholic anti-abortion extremists, & all app-owners will co-operate with police worldwide.
"Police have been issued guidance on how to search women’s homes for abortion drugs and check their phones for menstrual cycle tracking apps after unexpected pregnancy loss"
"...police could bypass legal requirements for a court order to obtain medical records..."
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
"...police could bypass legal requirements for a court order to obtain medical records..."
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Police could search homes and phones after pregnancy loss | The Observer
New national guidance suggests officers look for menstrual tracking apps or abortion drugs
observer.co.uk
May 18, 2025 at 10:50 AM
We'll have to riot if they try this on in Australia. The UK is joining the war on women & girls. Nobody - nobody - should use a period tracker app. Tell daughters, nieces, friends. Some are owned by Catholic anti-abortion extremists, & all app-owners will co-operate with police worldwide.
Yes. Exactly. A wound.
As if the universe is seeing how far it can go with cruelty.
The fact no one intervenes is the greatest moral injury of all. All decency is gone.
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www.instagram.com/p/DJeQJmaOxA...
As if the universe is seeing how far it can go with cruelty.
The fact no one intervenes is the greatest moral injury of all. All decency is gone.
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www.instagram.com/p/DJeQJmaOxA...
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May 11, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Yes. Exactly. A wound.
As if the universe is seeing how far it can go with cruelty.
The fact no one intervenes is the greatest moral injury of all. All decency is gone.
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www.instagram.com/p/DJeQJmaOxA...
As if the universe is seeing how far it can go with cruelty.
The fact no one intervenes is the greatest moral injury of all. All decency is gone.
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www.instagram.com/p/DJeQJmaOxA...
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THANKS 3CR RADIO my latest interview: defining 3 different meanings of the term #AtlasNetwork, some of its early #Auspol history, and the role of CIS, IPA, Advance and endless astroturfs in creating the context for Dutton LNPs promise to smash windfarms & build nukes. www.3cr.org.au/climateactio...
The Australian branch of the global Atlas Network and opposition leader Peter Dutton’s election promise to scrap offshore wind farms and build nuclear power plants.
Rosie interviews Dr Jeremy Walker of the University of Technology Sydney on his research, on the history of petroleum industry and fossil fuel investors early knowledge of global heating, systematic e...
www.3cr.org.au
May 1, 2025 at 6:08 AM
THANKS 3CR RADIO my latest interview: defining 3 different meanings of the term #AtlasNetwork, some of its early #Auspol history, and the role of CIS, IPA, Advance and endless astroturfs in creating the context for Dutton LNPs promise to smash windfarms & build nukes. www.3cr.org.au/climateactio...
Compulsory share. Everyone must be informed.
This is brilliant. Forewarned is forearmed.
'Have you noticed that things are getting a little Trumpian in Australia?'
Damon Gameau looks at Atlas and Advance #auspol
> youtu.be/ecqDvx9HMhs?...
Let's share this - a lot!!! 🙌 🙌
Damon Gameau looks at Atlas and Advance #auspol
> youtu.be/ecqDvx9HMhs?...
Let's share this - a lot!!! 🙌 🙌
April 30, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Compulsory share. Everyone must be informed.
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This is brilliant. Forewarned is forearmed.
'Have you noticed that things are getting a little Trumpian in Australia?'
Damon Gameau looks at Atlas and Advance #auspol
> youtu.be/ecqDvx9HMhs?...
Let's share this - a lot!!! 🙌 🙌
Damon Gameau looks at Atlas and Advance #auspol
> youtu.be/ecqDvx9HMhs?...
Let's share this - a lot!!! 🙌 🙌
What is the Atlas network?
YouTube video by Regenerators
youtu.be
April 29, 2025 at 11:55 PM
This is brilliant. Forewarned is forearmed.
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Please please please call or email your MP about this - if you call over the weekend you can just leave a voicemail if you’re not keen to speak with someone - and let them know how much it matters to you as a voter 🙏🏻
UN agency runs out of food aid in Gaza after Israeli blockade
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Gaza: WFP runs out of food aid after seven-week Israeli blockade
The UN agency has delivered its last supplies to meals kitchens, which it warns will run out of food in the coming days.
www.bbc.com
April 26, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Please please please call or email your MP about this - if you call over the weekend you can just leave a voicemail if you’re not keen to speak with someone - and let them know how much it matters to you as a voter 🙏🏻
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Right as Neo-Nazis were interrupting an Indigenous welcome to country with screamed abuse, News Corp ran a massive splash advertisement from a political party that said "SICK OF BEING WELCOMED TO COUNTRY"
The Age published a FRONT PAGE AD that said the same.
Fucking hell, Australian media.
The Age published a FRONT PAGE AD that said the same.
Fucking hell, Australian media.
April 25, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Right as Neo-Nazis were interrupting an Indigenous welcome to country with screamed abuse, News Corp ran a massive splash advertisement from a political party that said "SICK OF BEING WELCOMED TO COUNTRY"
The Age published a FRONT PAGE AD that said the same.
Fucking hell, Australian media.
The Age published a FRONT PAGE AD that said the same.
Fucking hell, Australian media.
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So which is it News dot com dot au
You literally are saying the event that happened was disgraceful whilst the top banner ad is literally part of the reason that the act occurred.
Your staff didn't even think to pause the ads today.
You literally are saying the event that happened was disgraceful whilst the top banner ad is literally part of the reason that the act occurred.
Your staff didn't even think to pause the ads today.
April 25, 2025 at 7:44 AM
So which is it News dot com dot au
You literally are saying the event that happened was disgraceful whilst the top banner ad is literally part of the reason that the act occurred.
Your staff didn't even think to pause the ads today.
You literally are saying the event that happened was disgraceful whilst the top banner ad is literally part of the reason that the act occurred.
Your staff didn't even think to pause the ads today.
Totally and utterly unacceptable. How anybody could treat fellow human beings this way is completely inhumane. They have no humanity those that do this evil.
Lifesaving services in Gaza are ‘on the brink of total collapse’ after Israel halted the entry of cargo, including humanitarian aid, into the territory on March 2, according to UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric.
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/25rlfb
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/25rlfb
Gaza’s lifesaving services on ‘brink of collapse’ amid Israeli attacks
Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for the UN chief, said “humanitarian supplies are nearing total depletion”.
aje.io
April 18, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Totally and utterly unacceptable. How anybody could treat fellow human beings this way is completely inhumane. They have no humanity those that do this evil.
@andrewwilkiemp.bsky.social thank you for standing up for content quotas. Australian filmmakers are doing it so incredibly tough and our jobs rely on good governance that support Australian stories and culture.
April 17, 2025 at 6:23 AM
@andrewwilkiemp.bsky.social thank you for standing up for content quotas. Australian filmmakers are doing it so incredibly tough and our jobs rely on good governance that support Australian stories and culture.
What the fuck is wrong with these men!
Liberal-backed Advance is using two alleged sexual assault victim's stories in political attack ads without their permission. Both say they want their stories removed — but Advance has refused. @cameronwilson.bsky.social reports.
Two sexual assault accusers say right-wing group Advance 'weaponised' their claims without their consent
Advance refused to take down anti-Greens ads quoting sexual assault accusers after being told they didn't consent to the use of their claims.
www.crikey.com.au
April 16, 2025 at 4:30 AM
What the fuck is wrong with these men!
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Liberal-backed Advance is using two alleged sexual assault victim's stories in political attack ads without their permission. Both say they want their stories removed — but Advance has refused. @cameronwilson.bsky.social reports.
Two sexual assault accusers say right-wing group Advance 'weaponised' their claims without their consent
Advance refused to take down anti-Greens ads quoting sexual assault accusers after being told they didn't consent to the use of their claims.
www.crikey.com.au
April 16, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Liberal-backed Advance is using two alleged sexual assault victim's stories in political attack ads without their permission. Both say they want their stories removed — but Advance has refused. @cameronwilson.bsky.social reports.
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I won the #FOI transparency fight … or so I thought. The Govt appealed and is now using a taxpayer funded ‘silk’ to wrap layers and layers of secrecy around their legal arguments on why we can’t know the truth of what happened in Timor back in 1999/2000. #censorship #auspol
What is the War Memorial so desperate to hide? - Michael West
The War Memorial doesn’t want us to see the full history of Australian operations in East Timor, with even more secrecy to come.
michaelwest.com.au
April 14, 2025 at 9:38 PM
I won the #FOI transparency fight … or so I thought. The Govt appealed and is now using a taxpayer funded ‘silk’ to wrap layers and layers of secrecy around their legal arguments on why we can’t know the truth of what happened in Timor back in 1999/2000. #censorship #auspol
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It would be good if during an election campaign we discussed that our major ally is now a fascist state trashing the global economy, and that this might affect us?
But no.
But no.
April 14, 2025 at 11:42 PM
It would be good if during an election campaign we discussed that our major ally is now a fascist state trashing the global economy, and that this might affect us?
But no.
But no.
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If you care about the Environment and a liveable planet: Vote Green. #auspol
Coalition given worst score yet for climate and renewables policies, Labor scrapes a pass, Greens do best and some independents also score well
“Damaging, regressive policies:” Coalition scores 1/100 on climate and nature, Labor scrapes a pass
Coalition given worst score yet for climate and renewables policies, Labor scrapes a pass, Greens do best and some independents also score well.
reneweconomy.com.au
April 14, 2025 at 11:58 PM
If you care about the Environment and a liveable planet: Vote Green. #auspol
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Next Tues early polling begins
We all know how important this election is - particularly with such a volatile global environment.
If you're not yet involved in a local campaign - they need your help - subscribe, volunteer, donate
Here's the list of 38 CIs #auspol > linktr.ee/CommunityInd...
We all know how important this election is - particularly with such a volatile global environment.
If you're not yet involved in a local campaign - they need your help - subscribe, volunteer, donate
Here's the list of 38 CIs #auspol > linktr.ee/CommunityInd...
April 14, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Next Tues early polling begins
We all know how important this election is - particularly with such a volatile global environment.
If you're not yet involved in a local campaign - they need your help - subscribe, volunteer, donate
Here's the list of 38 CIs #auspol > linktr.ee/CommunityInd...
We all know how important this election is - particularly with such a volatile global environment.
If you're not yet involved in a local campaign - they need your help - subscribe, volunteer, donate
Here's the list of 38 CIs #auspol > linktr.ee/CommunityInd...
For me to read later
👇🏽“On a national scale, if enough people feel this way, a minority government would be supervised by human adults.”
I knew I had to fortify myself before reading this. Lots of deep breathing, 2 cups of tea + a hot cross bun, then I dived in.
Absolutely essential reading
🙏 @davemilbo.bsky.social
I knew I had to fortify myself before reading this. Lots of deep breathing, 2 cups of tea + a hot cross bun, then I dived in.
Absolutely essential reading
🙏 @davemilbo.bsky.social
Here's me. 'On doing the same inadequate shit over and over again until the end of democracy'
April 12, 2025 at 12:38 AM
For me to read later
There are at least 3 candidates to choose from that are fighting back against salmon greed and environmental law reform in this electorate. Which is really important. Hit me up if you need to know who.
The Australien Government has made a cooking show about it's latest fishfuckery, and it’s surprisingly honest and informative! #auspol #Election2025
Honest Government Ad | Anthony Salmonese’s Surprise!
YouTube video by thejuicemedia
www.youtube.com
April 10, 2025 at 11:01 PM
There are at least 3 candidates to choose from that are fighting back against salmon greed and environmental law reform in this electorate. Which is really important. Hit me up if you need to know who.
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An absolute kick-in-the-guts piece by Tasmanian doctor Amy Neilson who spent time working in Gaza last year and knew some of the paramedics who were murdered last week. It’s a beautiful tribute to them but 💔
www.theguardian.com/world/commen...
www.theguardian.com/world/commen...
I knew some of the paramedics killed in Gaza. As humanitarian workers, we are drowning in grief | Amy Neilson
I write to bear witness to the incredible nature of these men – to their kindness, their gentleness and their goodness
www.theguardian.com
April 8, 2025 at 3:05 AM
An absolute kick-in-the-guts piece by Tasmanian doctor Amy Neilson who spent time working in Gaza last year and knew some of the paramedics who were murdered last week. It’s a beautiful tribute to them but 💔
www.theguardian.com/world/commen...
www.theguardian.com/world/commen...
Shopping and consuming American tv and items = legitimising / normalising a rogue murderous international and human right law breaking fascist state. True or false.
Would u cancel your Netflix?
Would u cancel your Netflix?
April 4, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Shopping and consuming American tv and items = legitimising / normalising a rogue murderous international and human right law breaking fascist state. True or false.
Would u cancel your Netflix?
Would u cancel your Netflix?
What if Trump was actually working for Russia, madly trying to give military secrets and citizen details over to Putin, while completely destabilising the country 4 easy take over. The rich get rewarded and the world order is toppled.
If that’s the plan, then he is doing A VERY VERY VERY GOOD JOB.
If that’s the plan, then he is doing A VERY VERY VERY GOOD JOB.
April 3, 2025 at 1:31 AM
What if Trump was actually working for Russia, madly trying to give military secrets and citizen details over to Putin, while completely destabilising the country 4 easy take over. The rich get rewarded and the world order is toppled.
If that’s the plan, then he is doing A VERY VERY VERY GOOD JOB.
If that’s the plan, then he is doing A VERY VERY VERY GOOD JOB.