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Lynie @lynlinking.bsky.social · 21h

Fears for fragile Gaza ceasefire after seven Palestinians killed and aid cut off
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Lynie @lynlinking.bsky.social · 23h

Liberals need ‘time limit’ on ‘mass public therapy session’, frontbencher James Paterson says www.news.com.au/national/pol...

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Frank Chalmers @fffoblomov.bsky.social · 7d

Google and Facebook created their communities but they don’t own them. They should be public utilities.

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Michael Taylor @ausindimedia.bsky.social · 1d

From our archives: May His Like Never Be Seen Again.

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From our archives: May His Like Never Be Seen Again

His type should never be seen again. Born from the dark well of swill and advertising, former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison was always the apotheosis of politics’ worst tendencies: shallow ...

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Lynie @lynlinking.bsky.social · 1d

Up to 300,000 Australians will be on aged care waitlist by 2030 under new changes, modelling shows www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

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Lynie @lynlinking.bsky.social · 1d

Lidia Thorpe's 'burn down Parliament House' remark faces AFP probe -
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Lynie @lynlinking.bsky.social · 2d

New rules have been proposed for your super. Here’s what you need to know | Superannuation | www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Superannuation tax changes: new rules have been proposed for your super – here’s what you need to know

Major changes announced by Jim Chalmers include indexing superannuation balances to inflation and addition of a new threshold taxing balances between $3m and $10m

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Lynie @lynlinking.bsky.social · 2d

Lidia Thorpe’s wild protest threat slammed au.news.yahoo.com/lidia-thorpe...

Lidia Thorpe’s wild protest threat slammed

Labor has responded after outspoken independent senator Lidia Thorpe threatened to “burn down Parliament House” in support of Palestinians.

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Lynie @lynlinking.bsky.social · 3d

Trump threatens to impose additional 100% tariff on China
The last time Beijing tightened export controls - after Trump raised tariffs on Chinese goods early this year - there was an outcry from many US firms reliant on the materials. excerpt
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Trump threatens to impose additional 100% tariff on China

The S&P 500 closed down 2.7%, its steepest fall since April, after the US president hit out at China.

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Lynie @lynlinking.bsky.social · 3d

Centrelink reminder for millions of Aussies after changes to cash payments for carers au.finance.yahoo.com/news/centrel...

Centrelink reminder after changes to cash payment millions of Aussie could be eligible for

There's around 3 million Australians caring for someone else – and there's been recent changes to payments they could be eligible for.

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Lynie @lynlinking.bsky.social · 4d

Watchdog says Synergy not the only energy company overcharging amid $40m bungle - www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

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Lynie @lynlinking.bsky.social · 4d

Palestinians stream north and hostage families wait anxiously as Gaza ceasefire begins - www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

Lynie @lynlinking.bsky.social · 7d

Media and political attacks on Australia’s emissions targets ‘straight out of the climate obstruction playbook’, expert says www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Lynie @lynlinking.bsky.social · 7d

How Google's AI Overviews are affecting Australian news websites -
www.abc.net.au/news/science...

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Peter. s @grumpyoldfool62.bsky.social · 12d

Perfect 23C (Approx 73F) degrees, Spring day, along the walking path behind South Wollongong Beach, NSW, Australia, with views of the Wollongong Headland, North & the Islands, South -East 😊

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Peter. s @grumpyoldfool62.bsky.social · 11d

There is truly something truly evil in this World when children & non combatants are being literally slaughtered in Gaza & then, there is THIS 👇

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The wealth of the top 1% reaches a record $52 trillion — CNBC

All wealth groups saw gains over the past year, according to recent Fed data. But the growth has been fastest for those at the very top.

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 9d

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darren32359.bsky.social @darren32359.bsky.social · 10d

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Sam @samesam02.bsky.social · 9d

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Trump’s $15 billion Band-Aid for the problem he created

These American farmers are having a record year, but their hands are tied.

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John Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 9d

Intense rain, landslides and potholes everywhere: how climate change is trashing Australia’s roads
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Intense rain, landslides and potholes everywhere: how climate change is trashing Australia’s roads

If you’ve noticed Australia’s roads are worse for wear, you’re not alone. Extreme weather and climate change are already taking their toll.

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Michael Taylor @ausindimedia.bsky.social · 9d

“Rupert Murdoch built more than a media empire. He built a monster.

But the monster he unleashed no longer answers to him.”

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A Cathedral of Grievance: How Murdoch Built The Monster He Can No Longer Control

Rupert Murdoch built more than a media empire. He built a cathedral of grievance where facts die on the altar and paranoia pays the rent. For three decades, this structure stood as the template for [....

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Left in Limbo @leftinlimbo.bsky.social · 9d

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Fruit Roll Up Grilled Cheese Sandwich

YouTube video by Ordinary Sausage

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Lynie @lynlinking.bsky.social · 10d

Cheers for Labor

Lynie @lynlinking.bsky.social · 10d

Newspoll: 57-43 to Labor
(open thread) Newspoll: 57-43 to The Poll Bludger www.pollbludger.net/2025/10/05/n...

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Michael Taylor @ausindimedia.bsky.social · 11d

First, he wanted his face on Mount Rushmore. Then, he set his sights on a coin. What’s next? Eggs? The moon? Toilet paper? The Shroud of Turin?

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The Total Trumpification of America

In an era of bold leadership and unprecedented achievement, one man’s visage can no longer be confined to the traditional halls of fame. First, he wanted his face on Mount Rushmore. Then, he set his [...

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Lynie @lynlinking.bsky.social · 10d

Newspoll: 57-43 to Labor
(open thread) Newspoll: 57-43 to The Poll Bludger www.pollbludger.net/2025/10/05/n...