Renae Gibson
@renaegibson.bsky.social
Bohemian aesthetic with a dark side 🤞
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Renae Gibson
@renaegibson.bsky.social
· Oct 17
Yeah it’s me. The random sweary woman that loves food and horror movies and the odd espresso martini 😉
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"Australia passes a shameful milestone: over one million children now living in poverty" #ThePoint
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Australia passes a shameful milestone: over one million children now living in poverty
For all the focus on inflation, interest rates and cost-of-living pressures this year, the nation quietly passed a shameful milestone in 2025, ensuring a bleak Christmas for more Australian families t...
thepoint.com.au
December 11, 2025 at 10:45 PM
"Australia passes a shameful milestone: over one million children now living in poverty" #ThePoint
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Back home now after afternoon/evening drinks and dinner. Decided to watch Love Actually.
Liam Neeson: picks up phone
MrG & I: (In unison) I will find you and I will kill you.
I feel we could make a very dark version of this Xmas movie.
Liam Neeson: picks up phone
MrG & I: (In unison) I will find you and I will kill you.
I feel we could make a very dark version of this Xmas movie.
December 12, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Back home now after afternoon/evening drinks and dinner. Decided to watch Love Actually.
Liam Neeson: picks up phone
MrG & I: (In unison) I will find you and I will kill you.
I feel we could make a very dark version of this Xmas movie.
Liam Neeson: picks up phone
MrG & I: (In unison) I will find you and I will kill you.
I feel we could make a very dark version of this Xmas movie.
My friend makes the best espresso martini’s. We are celebrating her recent and my upcoming birthday. Cheers.
December 12, 2025 at 9:46 AM
My friend makes the best espresso martini’s. We are celebrating her recent and my upcoming birthday. Cheers.
Just caught the latest Apple iPhone ad. Cute little forest creatures frolicking and singing about friends being together. Would definitely appeal to kids… OOPS.
December 10, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Just caught the latest Apple iPhone ad. Cute little forest creatures frolicking and singing about friends being together. Would definitely appeal to kids… OOPS.
Today I shopped for the non perishable ingredients I needed for Xmas lunch.
MrG: I was just thinking about the salads…I don’t think X & X will be keen on the broccoli or the lentils
Me: You. Are. Fucking. Kidding.
MrG: Well..,they are picky eaters…
Me: They are also grown adults over 30 …
MrG: I was just thinking about the salads…I don’t think X & X will be keen on the broccoli or the lentils
Me: You. Are. Fucking. Kidding.
MrG: Well..,they are picky eaters…
Me: They are also grown adults over 30 …
December 9, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Today I shopped for the non perishable ingredients I needed for Xmas lunch.
MrG: I was just thinking about the salads…I don’t think X & X will be keen on the broccoli or the lentils
Me: You. Are. Fucking. Kidding.
MrG: Well..,they are picky eaters…
Me: They are also grown adults over 30 …
MrG: I was just thinking about the salads…I don’t think X & X will be keen on the broccoli or the lentils
Me: You. Are. Fucking. Kidding.
MrG: Well..,they are picky eaters…
Me: They are also grown adults over 30 …
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We can’t keep punishing people for not finding jobs which don’t actually exist.
December 9, 2025 at 3:44 AM
We can’t keep punishing people for not finding jobs which don’t actually exist.
Snorts. Signal 🤦🏼♀️ because that worked out just fine for Kegsbreath with classified US intelligence.
Numerous sources tell The Saturday Paper that ministerial offices advised them to use encrypted messaging service Signal so they couldn’t be captured by departmental record-keeping systems.
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Exclusive: PM’s office directs lobbyists to use encrypted, disappearing messages
Multiple sources confirm the Albanese government has pushed lobbyists and industry groups to use encrypted messages and verbal briefings when proposing policy ideas, to avoid FOI and disclosure requirements.
satpa.pe
December 9, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Snorts. Signal 🤦🏼♀️ because that worked out just fine for Kegsbreath with classified US intelligence.
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The Australien Government has made an ad about the Social Media Ban for Under-16s, and it's surprisingly honest and informative.
Honest Government Ad | Social Media Ban
YouTube video by thejuicemedia
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December 8, 2025 at 3:49 AM
The Australien Government has made an ad about the Social Media Ban for Under-16s, and it's surprisingly honest and informative.
Fantastic news. Vaccines at work. A reminder also to women to not forget to get their pap smear too. I got mine today. Do you know that you can now self administer the test? Something my GP informed me today. #womenshealth
November 26, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Fantastic news. Vaccines at work. A reminder also to women to not forget to get their pap smear too. I got mine today. Do you know that you can now self administer the test? Something my GP informed me today. #womenshealth
Appalling from any Govt. An absolute betrayal from Albanese who spruiked about growing up in housos with a Mum on disability. As someone raised in a similar situation, I learned to spot a bullshit artist. He never got my vote.
Today @tanyaplibersekmp.bsky.social succeeded in establishing new powers to cancel Centrelink payments before conviction.
Thanks @senatorthorpe.bsky.social @andrewwilkiemp.bsky.social @davidpocock.bsky.social @pennyallmanpayne.com for trying to stop this dangerous law.
Thanks @senatorthorpe.bsky.social @andrewwilkiemp.bsky.social @davidpocock.bsky.social @pennyallmanpayne.com for trying to stop this dangerous law.
Shame Labor shame: New powers to cancel Centrelink payments before conviction pass the senate
Welfare recipients have a right to be treated equally under the law, and should not be subject to punishment before having access to legal advice for any reason, ever.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Appalling from any Govt. An absolute betrayal from Albanese who spruiked about growing up in housos with a Mum on disability. As someone raised in a similar situation, I learned to spot a bullshit artist. He never got my vote.
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Forget what you know about bushwalking and survival. The Tasmanian bush is different from anywhere else.
Never go alone, carry an EPIRB, notify authorities where you’re going and for how long and do not deviate!
Better still, pay for a guide, survival is measured in minutes here at times.
Never go alone, carry an EPIRB, notify authorities where you’re going and for how long and do not deviate!
Better still, pay for a guide, survival is measured in minutes here at times.
November 26, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Forget what you know about bushwalking and survival. The Tasmanian bush is different from anywhere else.
Never go alone, carry an EPIRB, notify authorities where you’re going and for how long and do not deviate!
Better still, pay for a guide, survival is measured in minutes here at times.
Never go alone, carry an EPIRB, notify authorities where you’re going and for how long and do not deviate!
Better still, pay for a guide, survival is measured in minutes here at times.
Sitting in the Dr‘s waiting my appointment. One of the morning shows is on the TV. I looked up just in time to see that CC (closed caption) has translated “Cheese & Charcuterie“ to “ Cheese & Jacuzzi” and honestly I’m on board.
November 25, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Sitting in the Dr‘s waiting my appointment. One of the morning shows is on the TV. I looked up just in time to see that CC (closed caption) has translated “Cheese & Charcuterie“ to “ Cheese & Jacuzzi” and honestly I’m on board.
Now heading into the 3rd week of a broken/missing lid on our red bin. Which means I will be calling Council a 3rd time today. Meanwhile my bin remains out the front so anyone can dump their rubbish (including dog 💩 bags) into it and it’s marinating in 30+ heat 🤮
November 25, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Now heading into the 3rd week of a broken/missing lid on our red bin. Which means I will be calling Council a 3rd time today. Meanwhile my bin remains out the front so anyone can dump their rubbish (including dog 💩 bags) into it and it’s marinating in 30+ heat 🤮
😱 this story had me frantically googling the product recall information after giving coloured sand to my nephew last Xmas. Thankfully it wasn’t on the list. I imagine there’s plenty of people that have done the same.
My daughter's school was one that was closed today
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Multiple ACT schools shut after alert over asbestos in coloured sand products
Testing and remediation to take place in 15 schools after a consumer safety recall was issued for coloured sand used in sensory play and arts and crafts
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:50 AM
😱 this story had me frantically googling the product recall information after giving coloured sand to my nephew last Xmas. Thankfully it wasn’t on the list. I imagine there’s plenty of people that have done the same.
Need to vent: Lid broken from our red bin (it happens) ring Council yesterday and told to leave out and they will replace lid. So far my bin now contains a dog shit bag, takeaway food and a coffee cup… if it’s not replaced by tomorrow I’m going to bring it back in the yard. /1
November 13, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Need to vent: Lid broken from our red bin (it happens) ring Council yesterday and told to leave out and they will replace lid. So far my bin now contains a dog shit bag, takeaway food and a coffee cup… if it’s not replaced by tomorrow I’m going to bring it back in the yard. /1
“Employees must smile is less than 10 feet from a customer.”
November 10, 2025 at 3:09 AM
“Employees must smile is less than 10 feet from a customer.”
Nawww my eldest’s girlfriend has dropped over and gave me these beautiful flowers.
November 8, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Nawww my eldest’s girlfriend has dropped over and gave me these beautiful flowers.
After 3hrs in the garden in 30*C heat I think I’ve earned this…it’s got ALL the good things in it and I’m supporting a small Aussie company.
November 8, 2025 at 2:08 AM
After 3hrs in the garden in 30*C heat I think I’ve earned this…it’s got ALL the good things in it and I’m supporting a small Aussie company.
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In 2020, Australia massively increased welfare payments and conducted a live experiment in ending poverty, but when the subsidy was removed, many were thrown back into hardship. Leaving aside the moral dimension, would it be cheaper to end poverty than to maintain it?
Is it cheaper to end poverty than to maintain it? Research says yes
In 2020, Australia massively increased welfare payments and conducted a live experiment in ending poverty, but when the subsidy was removed, many were thrown back into hardship. Leaving aside the moral dimension, would it be cheaper to end poverty than to maintain it?
www.abc.net.au
October 27, 2025 at 6:48 PM
In 2020, Australia massively increased welfare payments and conducted a live experiment in ending poverty, but when the subsidy was removed, many were thrown back into hardship. Leaving aside the moral dimension, would it be cheaper to end poverty than to maintain it?
Hi Everyone. I’ve been offline for a bit. A lot of things happened. My MIL went to palliative care and then passed (a lot of travel involved to visit). Then 2 other friends have lost their Mothers. It been a lot.
October 18, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Hi Everyone. I’ve been offline for a bit. A lot of things happened. My MIL went to palliative care and then passed (a lot of travel involved to visit). Then 2 other friends have lost their Mothers. It been a lot.
Tough day. Visiting with a family member with terminal cancer. I have a lot of thoughts about the Charlie Kirk situation but I’m refraining on commenting because I really don’t need that kind of energy in my life right now.
September 12, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Tough day. Visiting with a family member with terminal cancer. I have a lot of thoughts about the Charlie Kirk situation but I’m refraining on commenting because I really don’t need that kind of energy in my life right now.
Unfortunately Jessica, Albo got his marching orders from Lachie a while ago, as did Minns. There’s a photo of the three of them looking very friendly out there.…according to reports after a meeting.
#Auspol. Lachlan is said said to be more right wing than Rupert. Not good for America, Australia and the world. We need a Royal Commission into Murdoch media and in fact all media, including Social media. We need truth in media legislation. End the propaganda @albomp.bsky.social
Rupert Murdoch settles court fight with children over media empire's future - ABC News www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09.... This is a shocking outcome for Americas Democratic Republic and puts it further at risk and threatens the world's Democracy's
September 10, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Unfortunately Jessica, Albo got his marching orders from Lachie a while ago, as did Minns. There’s a photo of the three of them looking very friendly out there.…according to reports after a meeting.
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Let's pair this story with other story, one which the theft article doesn't address: "1 in 8 households don’t have the money to buy enough food: Food insecurity is widespread and shaped by disadvantage – and has serious health consequences"
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#auspol #poverty #health
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#auspol #poverty #health
Rising theft is hitting retailers hard. But it’s worth considering what we’d miss if even toothpaste and instant coffee were locked up – as they have been overseas.
‘Fortress stores’ can fight theft – but is it how we want to shop?
theconversation.com
September 10, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Let's pair this story with other story, one which the theft article doesn't address: "1 in 8 households don’t have the money to buy enough food: Food insecurity is widespread and shaped by disadvantage – and has serious health consequences"
bsky.app/profile/aunz...
#auspol #poverty #health
bsky.app/profile/aunz...
#auspol #poverty #health
The federal government wants fewer FOIs.
Crikey wants more. We know filing FOIs can be daunting — so let us do it for you!
For the next few weeks, we're accepting ideas for requests that we'll take, shape, file and then will keep you in the loop when we hear back.
www.crikey.com.au/20...
Crikey wants more. We know filing FOIs can be daunting — so let us do it for you!
For the next few weeks, we're accepting ideas for requests that we'll take, shape, file and then will keep you in the loop when we hear back.
www.crikey.com.au/20...
September 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM
It’s confronting going into the city these days. Very sad to see the homeless people. We gave some cash to a young woman. I talked to her for about 15mins. Aged out of foster care, not enough support from charities (CEO wages?). We need to do better. 😢
September 5, 2025 at 11:50 AM
It’s confronting going into the city these days. Very sad to see the homeless people. We gave some cash to a young woman. I talked to her for about 15mins. Aged out of foster care, not enough support from charities (CEO wages?). We need to do better. 😢