Sam W π€πβ€οΈπ»π¦ππ³οΈββ§οΈπ³οΈβπβοΈπ«’
@sassisam.bsky.social
On the Lands of the Kombumerri & Yugembeh People, Gold Coast, Australia π¦πΊ Science + Facts. I see life through the beauty of Mother Nature. Social Impact. 326.66 ppm.
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Sam W π€πβ€οΈπ»π¦ππ³οΈββ§οΈπ³οΈβπβοΈπ«’
@sassisam.bsky.social
Β· May 11
Truth baby, yeh!π€πβ€οΈ #auspol
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February 5, 2026 at 3:54 AM
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Yes letβs not be divisive! π€― Has everyone lost the capacity to think broadly beyond their own rabbit hole π° π³οΈ π«
February 5, 2026 at 3:52 AM
Yes letβs not be divisive! π€― Has everyone lost the capacity to think broadly beyond their own rabbit hole π° π³οΈ π«
As it should have been declared at the beginning π€ππ
February 5, 2026 at 3:37 AM
As it should have been declared at the beginning π€ππ
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Could AI make it harder for women to get a loan?
Women already face discrimination when securing finance β AI banking tools are expected to make this worse.
My latest investigation for CHOICE.
www.choice.com.au/money/bankin...
Women already face discrimination when securing finance β AI banking tools are expected to make this worse.
My latest investigation for CHOICE.
www.choice.com.au/money/bankin...
February 4, 2026 at 11:44 PM
Could AI make it harder for women to get a loan?
Women already face discrimination when securing finance β AI banking tools are expected to make this worse.
My latest investigation for CHOICE.
www.choice.com.au/money/bankin...
Women already face discrimination when securing finance β AI banking tools are expected to make this worse.
My latest investigation for CHOICE.
www.choice.com.au/money/bankin...
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βAs it stands, this Government has chosen to drag the public into yet another unlawful welfare scandal, because it is unwilling to challenge private business, and Robodebt-era systems and ideologies of punishment,β writes Jeremy Poxon.
Read the full piece on The Point: https://theaus.in/3LPJrrJ
Read the full piece on The Point: https://theaus.in/3LPJrrJ
February 4, 2026 at 3:23 AM
βAs it stands, this Government has chosen to drag the public into yet another unlawful welfare scandal, because it is unwilling to challenge private business, and Robodebt-era systems and ideologies of punishment,β writes Jeremy Poxon.
Read the full piece on The Point: https://theaus.in/3LPJrrJ
Read the full piece on The Point: https://theaus.in/3LPJrrJ
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February 4, 2026 at 4:08 AM
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Reposted by Sam W π€πβ€οΈπ»π¦ππ³οΈββ§οΈπ³οΈβπβοΈπ«’
We asked more than 500 women about how the cost of living crisis has affected them. Our findings should be a wakeup call to policymakers, with women reporting theyβre struggling to afford basic essentials, food, rent, medication and doctor appointments.
academic.oup.com/heapro/artic...
academic.oup.com/heapro/artic...
βHelp young women to surviveβ: the cost-of-living crisis and the well-being of younger Australian women
Abstract. The increased pressures associated with the cost-of-living crisis (CoLC) have been demonstrated to impact population health. Research has shown t
academic.oup.com
February 3, 2026 at 9:43 AM
We asked more than 500 women about how the cost of living crisis has affected them. Our findings should be a wakeup call to policymakers, with women reporting theyβre struggling to afford basic essentials, food, rent, medication and doctor appointments.
academic.oup.com/heapro/artic...
academic.oup.com/heapro/artic...
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New research from The Australia Institute finds that Australia is the most expensive developed country for families to send a child to high school.
It costs Australian families $4,967 per year - almost four times the OECD average.
Read more: theaus.in/4anjEAp
It costs Australian families $4,967 per year - almost four times the OECD average.
Read more: theaus.in/4anjEAp
February 2, 2026 at 1:30 AM
New research from The Australia Institute finds that Australia is the most expensive developed country for families to send a child to high school.
It costs Australian families $4,967 per year - almost four times the OECD average.
Read more: theaus.in/4anjEAp
It costs Australian families $4,967 per year - almost four times the OECD average.
Read more: theaus.in/4anjEAp
Reposted by Sam W π€πβ€οΈπ»π¦ππ³οΈββ§οΈπ³οΈβπβοΈπ«’
Just a reminder that today the Liberal Party is no more or less relevant to what the ALP govt can do than it was the days after the election.
The govt loves focus on the Liberal Party to give it cover for doing bad things or at best doing nothing.
The govt loves focus on the Liberal Party to give it cover for doing bad things or at best doing nothing.
February 1, 2026 at 3:12 AM
Just a reminder that today the Liberal Party is no more or less relevant to what the ALP govt can do than it was the days after the election.
The govt loves focus on the Liberal Party to give it cover for doing bad things or at best doing nothing.
The govt loves focus on the Liberal Party to give it cover for doing bad things or at best doing nothing.
Reposted by Sam W π€πβ€οΈπ»π¦ππ³οΈββ§οΈπ³οΈβπβοΈπ«’
Imagine the backlash if a Qld Labor government had killed K'gari wongari.
David Crisafulli & Andrew Powell will get away with it by 2028. #qldpol
www.taipeitimes.com/News/world/a...
David Crisafulli & Andrew Powell will get away with it by 2028. #qldpol
www.taipeitimes.com/News/world/a...
Backlash as Australia kills dingoes after woman dies - Taipei Times
Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
www.taipeitimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 6:43 AM
Imagine the backlash if a Qld Labor government had killed K'gari wongari.
David Crisafulli & Andrew Powell will get away with it by 2028. #qldpol
www.taipeitimes.com/News/world/a...
David Crisafulli & Andrew Powell will get away with it by 2028. #qldpol
www.taipeitimes.com/News/world/a...
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January 29, 2026 at 8:03 PM
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Reposted by Sam W π€πβ€οΈπ»π¦ππ³οΈββ§οΈπ³οΈβπβοΈπ«’
A new study on the Gaza genocide should shock you:
www.owenjones.news/p/dont-forge...
www.owenjones.news/p/dont-forge...
January 29, 2026 at 9:06 AM
A new study on the Gaza genocide should shock you:
www.owenjones.news/p/dont-forge...
www.owenjones.news/p/dont-forge...
Reposted by Sam W π€πβ€οΈπ»π¦ππ³οΈββ§οΈπ³οΈβπβοΈπ«’
What is being βnormalisedβ through politics and media is abhorrent and dangerous.
www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...
www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...
Beware the new 'normal', it might be about to bite us
Some people just like power. Those same people enjoy sowing seeds of discord that they never have to actually solve, in order to keep it.
www.thenewdaily.com.au
January 28, 2026 at 10:48 PM
What is being βnormalisedβ through politics and media is abhorrent and dangerous.
www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...
www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...
And whatβs concerning is they are deemed a very popular government π€―
January 29, 2026 at 1:37 AM
And whatβs concerning is they are deemed a very popular government π€―
Reposted by Sam W π€πβ€οΈπ»π¦ππ³οΈββ§οΈπ³οΈβπβοΈπ«’
NEW: Australiaβs sovereign wealth fund now owns more than $100 million worth of shares in Palantir, a controversial tech company thatβs powering the Trump administrationβs anti-immigration efforts.
Revealed: Australia's $100 million investment in controversial surveillance giant Palantir
Australia's Future Fund drastically increased its stake in Palantir in the year since Donald Trump took office, according to its latest figures.
www.crikey.com.au
January 29, 2026 at 1:20 AM
NEW: Australiaβs sovereign wealth fund now owns more than $100 million worth of shares in Palantir, a controversial tech company thatβs powering the Trump administrationβs anti-immigration efforts.
Reposted by Sam W π€πβ€οΈπ»π¦ππ³οΈββ§οΈπ³οΈβπβοΈπ«’
Palestinian developer gains massive user support for app challenging censorship claims criticising US and Israel after losing over 60 relatives in Gaza
Palestinian developer gains massive user support for app challenging censorship claims criticising US and Israel after losing over 60 relatives in Gaza
The UpScrolled app, launched by PalestinianβJordanianβAustralian developer Issam Hijazi, who lost more than 60 of his relatives in the Gaza genocide, has seen remarkable success. It is ranked ninthβ¦
www.middleeastmonitor.com
January 28, 2026 at 9:32 AM
Palestinian developer gains massive user support for app challenging censorship claims criticising US and Israel after losing over 60 relatives in Gaza
Reposted by Sam W π€πβ€οΈπ»π¦ππ³οΈββ§οΈπ³οΈβπβοΈπ«’
Amnesty International Australia condemns attack at Boorloo Invasion Day rally, calls on WA Police & govt to investigate the incident as a hate crime. Federal Govt must fully implement Australian Human Rights Commissionβs anti-racism framework & expand RC into antisemitism to cover all racism ...
January 28, 2026 at 3:49 AM
Amnesty International Australia condemns attack at Boorloo Invasion Day rally, calls on WA Police & govt to investigate the incident as a hate crime. Federal Govt must fully implement Australian Human Rights Commissionβs anti-racism framework & expand RC into antisemitism to cover all racism ...
Reposted by Sam W π€πβ€οΈπ»π¦ππ³οΈββ§οΈπ³οΈβπβοΈπ«’
Yes and the βfantasticβ Qld LNP donβt want to support the gun buy back scheme π€―
January 28, 2026 at 12:57 AM
Yes and the βfantasticβ Qld LNP donβt want to support the gun buy back scheme π€―
Why does he NEED 16 weapons! π€―
January 28, 2026 at 12:41 AM
Why does he NEED 16 weapons! π€―
Because First Nations ππ€ππ
January 27, 2026 at 9:48 AM
Because First Nations ππ€ππ
Thatβs funny π€ love from Australia π¦πΊ
January 26, 2026 at 2:51 AM
Thatβs funny π€ love from Australia π¦πΊ
Fantastic article Gareth thank you, so glad to see many people talking about it and sharing it! Great to see you here as well π¦
January 26, 2026 at 2:50 AM
Fantastic article Gareth thank you, so glad to see many people talking about it and sharing it! Great to see you here as well π¦
www.reconciliation.org.au/all-in-for-r... #auspol #reconciliation #alwayswasalwayswillbe π€πβ€οΈ
January 25, 2026 at 11:55 PM
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Brilliant reporting here by Gareth Hutchens on the Atlas Network and its insidious work across the world, including Australia
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
A discreet intellectual network has been reshaping the world for 70 years. Here's how
A constant battle of ideas reshapes the world we live in, and few groups have been more successful in winning the war than the little-known Atlas Network.
www.abc.net.au
January 25, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Brilliant reporting here by Gareth Hutchens on the Atlas Network and its insidious work across the world, including Australia
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...