Lucinda Cowden
@lucindacowden.bsky.social
Actor, writer, teacher, happily partnered step mother, dog mother, left leaning, friend to all the freaks, used to play Melanie in Neighbours living on stolen Boon Wurrong land 💛🖤❤️
No DM’s unless I know you IRL 🙏🏼😎
No DM’s unless I know you IRL 🙏🏼😎
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If you weren't already convinced of what complict scum our entire political class is
November 27, 2025 at 3:32 AM
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Clearly wasting taxpayer money. 👇 #Auspol
🚨Antisemitism Envoy Jillian Segal is steadfastly refusing to condemn the NSW Parliament neo-Nazi rally.
Paid over $1,000 a day by taxpayers but MIA since far-right Advance scandal over four months ago...
theklaxon.com.au/wheres-jilli...
Paid over $1,000 a day by taxpayers but MIA since far-right Advance scandal over four months ago...
theklaxon.com.au/wheres-jilli...
Where's Jillian Segal? Over $1,000-a-day but MIA - The Klaxon
Antisemitism Envoy Jillian Segal — whose family bankrolls far-right group “Advance” — is refusing to denounce the neo-Nazi rally held outside NSW Parliament House.
theklaxon.com.au
November 27, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Clearly wasting taxpayer money. 👇 #Auspol
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"The Australian government has at all times known that the current Nauruan president and key members of his government are seriously corrupt, and they still signed a $2.5 billion deal with him."
Greens senator David Shoebridge reads what he alleges to be extracts from a secret AUSTRAC report that has not been made public, in the Senate late on Tuesday.
Labor accused of turning blind eye to Nauru corruption allegations
Greens senator David Shoebridge reads what he alleges to be extracts from a secret AUSTRAC report that has not been made public, in the Senate late on Tuesday.
www.abc.net.au
November 26, 2025 at 6:15 AM
"The Australian government has at all times known that the current Nauruan president and key members of his government are seriously corrupt, and they still signed a $2.5 billion deal with him."
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"… we need to show there is overwhelming public support to ensure that cash remains accessible to withdraw, accepted by businesses to pay for essentials and that surcharges cannot be imposed for using cash."
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#AusPol
#CashlessSociety
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#CashlessSociety
Protect the future of cash in Australia | CHOICE
Sign the petition to guarantee the future of cash by ensuring cash remains accessible, is accepted for essentials and there are no surcharges imposed for using cash.
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November 23, 2025 at 5:37 AM
"… we need to show there is overwhelming public support to ensure that cash remains accessible to withdraw, accepted by businesses to pay for essentials and that surcharges cannot be imposed for using cash."
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#AusPol
#CashlessSociety
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#CashlessSociety
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Game designed to save dying Aboriginal language wins global award.
#AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBeAboriginalLand
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#AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBeAboriginalLand
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Game designed to save dying Aboriginal language wins global awards
With only eight fluent Nyiyaparli speakers remaining, an Aboriginal group is racing against time to save its 41,000-year-old language.
www.abc.net.au
November 19, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Game designed to save dying Aboriginal language wins global award.
#AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBeAboriginalLand
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#AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBeAboriginalLand
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Time to tax the rich.....
November 10, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Time to tax the rich.....
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The rotten fruit is starting to drop from the $368B #AUKUS tree. Against the backdrop of @albomp.bsky.social’s choice to spend so much money on a single future capability (that likely won’t arrive), other ‘now’ defence capabilities are suffering. Reckless strategy in tense times 🤦♂️. #auspol
November 6, 2025 at 7:35 AM
The rotten fruit is starting to drop from the $368B #AUKUS tree. Against the backdrop of @albomp.bsky.social’s choice to spend so much money on a single future capability (that likely won’t arrive), other ‘now’ defence capabilities are suffering. Reckless strategy in tense times 🤦♂️. #auspol
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✍️ Add your name to our petition calling on Minister Watt to strengthen our environmental laws and to put a stop to new gas and coal:
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PETITION: Strong environment laws now!
The Australian public voted for a climate majority at the last election, and we want strong environment laws that can stop new coal and gas.
nb.australiainstitute.org.au
November 6, 2025 at 4:26 AM
✍️ Add your name to our petition calling on Minister Watt to strengthen our environmental laws and to put a stop to new gas and coal:
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An Australian Human Rights Act would make our lives better by putting human rights at the heart of laws and government decisions.
Legislating Human Rights Acts from Whitlam to Now Report shows why the Albanese Government should make an Act a reality.
More: www.humanrightsact.org.au/news-events/...
Legislating Human Rights Acts from Whitlam to Now Report shows why the Albanese Government should make an Act a reality.
More: www.humanrightsact.org.au/news-events/...
October 21, 2025 at 2:06 AM
An Australian Human Rights Act would make our lives better by putting human rights at the heart of laws and government decisions.
Legislating Human Rights Acts from Whitlam to Now Report shows why the Albanese Government should make an Act a reality.
More: www.humanrightsact.org.au/news-events/...
Legislating Human Rights Acts from Whitlam to Now Report shows why the Albanese Government should make an Act a reality.
More: www.humanrightsact.org.au/news-events/...
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No sign of the two way arms trade between Australia and Israel slowing as Australia purchases approx $20m worth of weapons from Elbit.
October 18, 2025 at 10:37 PM
No sign of the two way arms trade between Australia and Israel slowing as Australia purchases approx $20m worth of weapons from Elbit.
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Critical thinking is one of the most important aspects of being human, according to Stoicism. So why are we handing it over to a machine? | Brigid Delaney
Critical thinking is one of the most important aspects of being human, according to Stoicism. So why are we handing it over to a machine? | Brigid Delaney
All of us, no matter what our circumstances, have the ability to be more wise, more just, more courageous and more moderate
Feeling not so great about being in the world right now? Uncertain and anxious about the future?
Older cultures have left behind maps and guides for living in uncertain times, whether it be through texts, philosophies, religions or letters. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 17, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Critical thinking is one of the most important aspects of being human, according to Stoicism. So why are we handing it over to a machine? | Brigid Delaney
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“If you think the economy is more important than the environment, see how long you can hold your breath while counting your money.”
~ Guy McPherson
~ Guy McPherson
October 17, 2025 at 4:33 AM
“If you think the economy is more important than the environment, see how long you can hold your breath while counting your money.”
~ Guy McPherson
~ Guy McPherson
Australians have a right to access government information and to understand how decisions are made on their behalf. I just signed this @australiainstitute.org.au petition calling to end government secrecy: nb.australiainstitute.org.au/end_governme...
✍️ ADD YOUR NAME: End Government Secrecy
Australians have a right to access government information and to understand how decisions are made on their behalf. But the Labor Government’s proposed changes to freedom of information laws threaten ...
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October 17, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Australians have a right to access government information and to understand how decisions are made on their behalf. I just signed this @australiainstitute.org.au petition calling to end government secrecy: nb.australiainstitute.org.au/end_governme...
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Lunch time. I could buy this lunch for 40,000 people for the cost of this report nobody has written nor read, commissioned and then buried in the desperate thrashing of a department bargaining with the reality of what they've done to hundreds of thousands of welfare recipients.
October 15, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Lunch time. I could buy this lunch for 40,000 people for the cost of this report nobody has written nor read, commissioned and then buried in the desperate thrashing of a department bargaining with the reality of what they've done to hundreds of thousands of welfare recipients.
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Our governments are already caving in to pressure from the gas industry to export our domestic gas reserves.
90% of WA's gas is exported or used for export.
We don't have a gas shortage problem. We have a gas export problem.
@markogge.bsky.social #auspol
90% of WA's gas is exported or used for export.
We don't have a gas shortage problem. We have a gas export problem.
@markogge.bsky.social #auspol
October 15, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Our governments are already caving in to pressure from the gas industry to export our domestic gas reserves.
90% of WA's gas is exported or used for export.
We don't have a gas shortage problem. We have a gas export problem.
@markogge.bsky.social #auspol
90% of WA's gas is exported or used for export.
We don't have a gas shortage problem. We have a gas export problem.
@markogge.bsky.social #auspol
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For more info ⤵️
australiainstitute.org.au/post/in-2023...
australiainstitute.org.au/post/in-2023...
In 2023-24 Australians paid more than 4 times on HECS/HELP than gas companies did on PRRT
In 2023-24 tax from the PRRT was less than an quarter the amount raised by HECS/HELP debts repayments.
australiainstitute.org.au
October 15, 2025 at 2:55 AM
For more info ⤵️
australiainstitute.org.au/post/in-2023...
australiainstitute.org.au/post/in-2023...
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Private Security Guards that hassle the homeless!! Come on that’s not the way we do it in Melbourne… surely??
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Private Security Guards that hassle the homeless!! Come on that’s not the way we do it in Melbourne… surely??
Please sign and share 🙏🏼😳
Sign the Petition
Say NO to City of Melbourne's plan to criminalise vulnerable people
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October 14, 2025 at 6:14 AM
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Private Security Guards that hassle the homeless!! Come on that’s not the way we do it in Melbourne… surely??
Please sign and share 🙏🏼😳
Private Security Guards that hassle the homeless!! Come on that’s not the way we do it in Melbourne… surely??
Please sign and share 🙏🏼😳
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Australia's deliberately punitive unemployment "relief" system must end.
JobSeeker: Shame, and now with added AI slop
www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...
JobSeeker: Shame, and now with added AI slop
www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...
Shame and harm at every JobSeeker turn – and now added AI slop
The system is so convoluted and stacked against people that even if it worked as intended, it would still be not just harmful, but useless.
www.thenewdaily.com.au
October 11, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Australia's deliberately punitive unemployment "relief" system must end.
JobSeeker: Shame, and now with added AI slop
www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...
JobSeeker: Shame, and now with added AI slop
www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...
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Australian woman on pro-Palestinian aid flotilla will be ‘indefinitely detained’ by Israel unless she signs waiver
Australian woman on pro-Palestinian aid flotilla will be ‘indefinitely detained’ by Israel unless she signs waiver
Madeleine Habib, captain of the Conscience vessel, was arrested by Israeli forces on 8 October and detained in Israel’s Ketziot prison
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A Tasmanian woman aboard a second pro-Palestinian aid flotilla intercepted by Israel will be “indefinitely detained” in an Israeli prison unless she agrees to sign a waiver.
Madeleine Habib, who captained the Conscience vessel, was arrested by Israeli forces on 8 October and detained in Israel’s Ketziot prison for “illegally seeking to break Israel’s naval blockade on Gaza”. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 10, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Australian woman on pro-Palestinian aid flotilla will be ‘indefinitely detained’ by Israel unless she signs waiver
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Rock art has significant cultural importance to traditional owners, and is a highlight for visitors who make the hike to see them. These Ltyentye Apurte Rangers are working to help keep them protected from wasp nests.
Protecting rock art from wasp nests using chopsticks and brushes
Rock art has significant cultural importance to traditional owners, and is a highlight for visitors who make the hike to see them. These Ltyentye Apurte Rangers are working to help keep them protected from wasp nests.
www.abc.net.au
October 10, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Rock art has significant cultural importance to traditional owners, and is a highlight for visitors who make the hike to see them. These Ltyentye Apurte Rangers are working to help keep them protected from wasp nests.
A Tesla executive is leading Australia’s R&D review. That’s not OK. Public roles should serve the people – not billionaires. Add your name to demand Denholm’s resignation and new integrity laws: getup.to/xWaOdsKKVS4o...
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October 10, 2025 at 7:55 AM
A Tesla executive is leading Australia’s R&D review. That’s not OK. Public roles should serve the people – not billionaires. Add your name to demand Denholm’s resignation and new integrity laws: getup.to/xWaOdsKKVS4o...
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‘The way that the media deals with the climate is it’s an environmental story and it’s a future story. Whereas this is a housing story, a cost-of-living story, an inequality story, a role of government story…’
- Richard Denniss, Executive Director
@richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
- Richard Denniss, Executive Director
@richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
September 26, 2025 at 6:52 AM
‘The way that the media deals with the climate is it’s an environmental story and it’s a future story. Whereas this is a housing story, a cost-of-living story, an inequality story, a role of government story…’
- Richard Denniss, Executive Director
@richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
- Richard Denniss, Executive Director
@richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol