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Mark Anning. Australian photographer, writer & publisher. ex-AAP, AP, Reuters, newspapers, NGOs & gov't. Energy. Economics. Environment. Politics. Lifestyle. Tourism. Arts. Antiques. https://1earthmedia.com

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1EarthMedia @1earthmedia.bsky.social · May 20

Grace Tame always have the quintessential side-eye on a PM, but here's me chucking one on John Howard, not long after the Tampa lies, and the Republic Referendum hijinks.

Read the story ... I wasn't the only one p!ssed off at him.

#auspol
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How I shot the Queen ° CHOGM 2002 Official Queen’s Portrait

I was volunteering on the picture desk at CHOGM 2002 & given 30 minutes notice that I was to do the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Banquet Official Portrait.

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yoleskarma8.bsky.social @yoleskarma8.bsky.social · 9h

#FreePalestine🇵🇸
Grandson of late South African president & anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela arrived in Johannesburg on Wednesday after being detained & then deported by Israel, which prevented the flotilla he was part of delivering aid to Gaza

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Mandela's grandson returns to South Africa after deportation by Israel — Reuters

The grandson of late South African president and anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela arrived in Johannesburg on Wednesday after being detained and then deported by Israel, which prevented the floti...

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1EarthMedia @1earthmedia.bsky.social · 12h

Dude can get a book pulped & republished, but can't release the Epstein files

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 21h

The original version of the book said that Epstein was involved in introducing Melania to her beloved husband.

1EarthMedia @1earthmedia.bsky.social · 1d

Hopefully those stats suggest that the far-right & easily fooled (same thing) are older ... and dying out.

Teen Vogue does look interesting ...

www.teenvogue.com/news-politics

Politics

www.teenvogue.com

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1EarthMedia @1earthmedia.bsky.social · 1d

Interesting for media nerds ... the medium age of readers of Daily Wire, WaPo, Guardian, AP and NPR is in their 40s.

Breitbart & Newsmax is in their 60s

Conrad Hackett @conradhackett.bsky.social · Sep 2

The 3 major TV broadcast networks – CBS News, NBC News and ABC News have audiences older than U.S. adults overall. Median ages of these audiences are 58, 57 and 55. Fox News & CNN also have audiences that tend to be older than U.S. adults overall, with median ages of 55 and 50.

How the audiences of 30 major news sources differ by age

The median age of regular news consumers ranges from 39 for Univision to 63 for Newsmax.

www.pewresearch.org

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1EarthMedia @1earthmedia.bsky.social · 2d

We are flocking to wellness retreats in record numbers—bookings jumped 228% in 2024. The promise is simple: pay up, check in & emerge calmer, fitter & more balanced.

But what if the thing meant to restore you is stressing you out?

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KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 3d

Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.

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1EarthMedia @1earthmedia.bsky.social · 3d

👆 Credit: Derek Nielsen Photography

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1EarthMedia @1earthmedia.bsky.social · 3d

Is America great yet?

1EarthMedia @1earthmedia.bsky.social · 3d

The last time I saw Vivian Maier's photos come up at auction, I shuddup about it and bought a few myself.
tbh I'd bid on these myself but the shipping to Australia is $1,000 ... ha.
There are some interesting choices of photographers that she made, some I'd not heard of before.

1EarthMedia @1earthmedia.bsky.social · 3d

Vivian Maier's photo-books.
One of the lots at auction this week of photographer Vivian Maier's personal effects is her photo-book library. I've gone through them & given some insight into her influences & choices.

#photography
Story here: 1earthmedia.com/vivian-maier...

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1EarthMedia @1earthmedia.bsky.social · 4d

U.S Economy Set To Lose $12.5BN In International Traveler Spend this year
... forecast in May ... before Trump & Hegseth starting murdering people off the coast of Venezuela, and armed & masked people started rounding people up off the streets.

wttc.org/news/us-econ...

U.S Economy Set To Lose $12.5BN In International Traveler Spend this year

Read WTTC's press release to learn more.

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1EarthMedia @1earthmedia.bsky.social · 4d

A few observations:

1. Hegseth is being "$ PAID" to tweet.
2. Where's the intel to justify these potential war crimes?
3. World Travel & Tourism Council says USA could lose up to $12.5 billion in international visitor spending in 2025 ... & this BS sure ain't helping.
4. Where's the Epstein files?

1EarthMedia @1earthmedia.bsky.social · 4d

Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 4d

No reason to believe this was anything but the premeditated murder of four fisherman in international waters: a war crime.

Trump and his jackals destroy the evidence every time, and never release any intel, and have a history of committing and celebrating war crimes—so that must be the presumption.

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1EarthMedia @1earthmedia.bsky.social · 4d

Another reason they got Laura Tingle out of the country.
Ms Tingle resigned as president of the prestigious National Press Club in February this year citing the workload of her being a ABC board member.

Nick Feik @nickfeik.bsky.social · 4d

What an incredible act of cowardice by the National Press Club.
WTF.

The National Press Club of Australia, caving to the Israeli lobby, Cancels My Talk on Our Betrayal of Palestinian Journalists

The National Press Club of Australia cancelled my talk on how the media, by amplifying Israeli lies, have betrayed Palestinian journalists, 278 of whom have been assassinated by Israel.

chrishedges.substack.com

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1EarthMedia @1earthmedia.bsky.social · 4d

Another reason they got Laura Tingle out of the country.

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1EarthMedia @1earthmedia.bsky.social · 5d

Ballarat International Foto Biennale 2025.
From globally acclaimed photographers to emerging voices, the Biennale offers exclusive exhibitions, world premieres & installations that transform Ballarat into an immersive art experience. Until 19 October.

#photography
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Programs | Ballarat International Foto Biennale

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1EarthMedia @1earthmedia.bsky.social · 5d

Thump Donald Duck ... from Oz 😉

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1EarthMedia @1earthmedia.bsky.social · 5d

Two historic steam trains will race through Sydney as part of Transport Heritage Expo at Central Station, 3pm today.

The Great Train Race will see 124-year-old steam locomotive 3001 go head-to-head against the 108-year-old heritage express locomotive 3526

www.transportheritageexpo.com

Transport Heritage Expo 2025

The award-winning Transport Heritage Expo brings Sydney's transport history to life with heritage train and bus rides, train displays and more!

www.transportheritageexpo.com

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1EarthMedia @1earthmedia.bsky.social · 5d

Obama had to produce his birth certificate to prove that he was born in the USA.

OK Trump, produce the Epstein files to prove that you're not a kiddie fiddler!

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1EarthMedia @1earthmedia.bsky.social · 5d

Australian Electoral Commission has launched proceedings against finance executive & Wentworth constituent Jarrod Davis, who allegedly distributed 47,000 unauthorised pamphlets attacking independent federal MP Allegra Spender during the election campaign.

#auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

Accused author of unauthorised pamphlets attacking Allegra Spender identified

The Australian Electoral Commission has launched legal action against a finance executive and Wentworth constituent in relation to 47,000 unauthorised pamphlets which were distributed in the electorat...

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1EarthMedia @1earthmedia.bsky.social · 5d

"If you think there's a solution, you're part of the problem" - George Carlin being wickedly hilarious

www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BdB...

George Carlin Lost Faith in Humanity | Late Night with Conan O’Brien

YouTube video by Conan O'Brien

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1EarthMedia @1earthmedia.bsky.social · 5d

also:

Dynamic ticket pricing has shaken up the live entertainment industry worldwide & increased consolidation of power by multinational companies.
This consolidation has far-reaching consequences for artists, independent promoters & consumers everywhere.

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Dynamic Ticket Pricing Disrupts Live Entertainment Industry

Fluctuating ticket prices has consolidated power of multinational companies like Live Nation with far-reaching consequences for artists, promoters and consumers

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 5d

🔴 Santos Limited has racked up a 10th straight year of zero corporate tax payments from $48 billion in sales.

🔴 Ichthys LNG Pty Ltd paid zero corporate tax for the 6th year running, from $43 billion in sales.

Add your name to make the gas industry pay their fair share > theaus.in/fix_gas_expo...

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1EarthMedia @1earthmedia.bsky.social · 5d

in the mid/late 1990s I was manager of the Sunshine Coast Regional Economic Development Board (managing an economy is basically a media management, report & grant writing job).

I reckon Oz should abolish state governments, just have Federal to do the big stuff & Regionals to deliver the services.

1EarthMedia @1earthmedia.bsky.social · 6d

As soon as a mist ache is maid
It nose bee fore two long
And eye can put the error rite
It's rare lea ever wrong.

Eye have run this poem threw it
I am shore your pleased two no
It's letter perfect awl the weigh
My chequer tolled me sew.