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Marquis d’Russell @ashmarquisdrussell.bsky.social · 1h

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The next robodebt is already here ..it’s called the CVCS …also run by Services Australia

Government’s FOI changes could cover up the next Robodebt - new research

Proposed changes to Australia’s Freedom of Information (FOI) laws would make a repeat of the disastrous Robodebt coverup more likely, rather than less, according to new research by The Australia Insti...

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 9h

I knew Fox News was theater. I just didn't realize it was a repertory theater that recycles actors for different roles.

You'd think a company that had to pay $787,000,000 for deceiving its viewers would be a little more careful about blatantly continuing the practice.

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Marquis d’Russell @ashmarquisdrussell.bsky.social · 4h

And this from the man who inflated real estate values to fraudulently gain advantage for mortgage rates

Marquis d’Russell @ashmarquisdrussell.bsky.social · 4h

www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Unbelievable…..and wtf do they need a sports club for anyway…they can go to local sports club if they want to ?!

Former Wallabies star David Pocock booted from parliamentary sports club

Exclusive: Senator accused of bringing social club into disrepute after raising concerns about its association with betting lobby

www.theguardian.com

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Marquis d’Russell @ashmarquisdrussell.bsky.social · 1d

Hopefully one will fall and hit him on the head…..

Litsist @litsist.bsky.social · 1d

Its highly unlikely that Elon Musk gives a damn whether he's filling up the Earth's upper atmosphere with junk. People like this think someone else cleans up messes. futurism.com/space/elon-m...

Elon Musk's Satellites Now Constantly Falling Out of the Sky

Multiple Starlink satellites from Elon Musk's SpaceX are falling to Earth every single day, an astronomer warns — and counting.

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John Lennon @johnlennonofficial.bsky.social · 14d

JOHN LENNON ON: THE NEXT GENERATION
John: I think they're the greatest thing, you know, I think that's the only thing that keeps me from getting completely depressed about bombing and killing and slaughtering and genocide and pollution and the whole damn thing.
#powertothepeople

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John Pavlovitz @johnpavlovitz.bsky.social · 1d

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Marquis d’Russell @ashmarquisdrussell.bsky.social · 1d

www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...

👏👏👏

Monroe, Bardot … and a naughty elephant: iconic portraits – in pictures

From an eye-opening shot of David Byrne to footballers from a bygone era, a new exhibition focuses on portraits taken before the digital age

www.theguardian.com

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Gregory Andrews @lyrebirddream.bsky.social · 1d

Ministers not answering your calls?

Don’t bother calling Parliament House.

In a democracy we deserve access, not voicemail purgatory.

Here’s how to hack the system and have your voice heard.👇🏽

www.lyrebirddreaming.com/post/ghosted...

#CitSciOz25

Ghosted by Government Ministers? Bypass Canberra. Here's How.

Have you tried calling a Federal Minister’s office at Parliament House recently? Don’t bother. No one answers.Seriously. There’s no receptionist or helpful adviser for punters like us. No human voice ...

www.lyrebirddreaming.com

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Marquis d’Russell @ashmarquisdrussell.bsky.social · 2d

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

New Orleans couple discovers ancient Roman grave marker in their yard

Discovery of 1,900-year-old headstone dedicated to Roman sailor sets off effort to repatriate item to Italy

www.theguardian.com

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Marquis d’Russell @ashmarquisdrussell.bsky.social · 2d

Those Capitol Frankie LPs are Gold ! 👏👏👏👏

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Michael E. Mann @michaelemann.bsky.social · 2d

Hitchcock was a visionary...
nypost.com/2025/10/07/s...

Birds are behaving strangely — and it could have dire implications for humanity, scientist warns

Is it the sign of the a-flock-alypse?

nypost.com

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 2d

Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to support public TV stations after federal cuts

Thirty paintings by Bob Ross are set to be auctioned to support public television stations

abcnews.go.com

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Dr Pop Culture USA @drpopcultureusa.bsky.social · 2d

October 7, 1939

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Marquis d’Russell @ashmarquisdrussell.bsky.social · 2d

Disgraceful
www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw...

Social media profiles of injured worker’s young daughter monitored by private investigations company

An inquiry considering the state government’s controversial workers compensation scheme heard plans to severely curtail injured workers’ access to long-term payments as “barbarism”.

www.smh.com.au

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Jane Smith @janehappywife.bsky.social · 3d

I am so grateful there are some politicians who work to help Australians.

#Auspol

Andrew Wilkie MP @andrewwilkiemp.bsky.social · 3d

Gambling regulation in Aus is a national disgrace. The govt has ignored the Murphy Report & repeatedly blocked my bill to hold gambling giants accountable. If they won’t listen to evidence, experts or the crossbench, they should at least listen to the community. #auspol #politas

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Andrew Wilkie MP @andrewwilkiemp.bsky.social · 3d

Gambling regulation in Aus is a national disgrace. The govt has ignored the Murphy Report & repeatedly blocked my bill to hold gambling giants accountable. If they won’t listen to evidence, experts or the crossbench, they should at least listen to the community. #auspol #politas

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Marquis d’Russell @ashmarquisdrussell.bsky.social · 3d

A new hope 👏🙏

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Global renewable energy generation surpasses coal for first time

Record solar expansion and steady wind growth driving world’s shift away from fossil fuels in 2025, report finds

www.theguardian.com

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Marquis d’Russell @ashmarquisdrussell.bsky.social · 3d

Dylan summed it quite nicely

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Bob Dylan - Everything Is Broken (Official Audio)

YouTube video by BobDylanVEVO

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Marquis d’Russell @ashmarquisdrussell.bsky.social · 4d

@joneshowdareyou.bsky.social !

Dr Pop Culture USA @drpopcultureusa.bsky.social · 4d

October 5, 1961: "Breakfast at Tiffany's" film, based on the novella by Truman Capote, directed by Blake Edwards, and starring Audrey Hepburn, George Peppard, and Buddy Ebsen, premieres.

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Marquis d’Russell @ashmarquisdrussell.bsky.social · 4d

it’s fun for all the family!
Especially finding the streets where we used to live & some where we care to forget from my university days !😱 It’s a great companion piece! ( s) to the Rock&Roll walks of fame & shame that I did& commissioned by Al Walton !

www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/history/rock...