Bin Chicken 🗑𓅠
@binchicken.rants.au.ap.brid.gy
I am a Bin Chicken who rants about politics.
Interests: #AusPol #SpringSt #Australia #Climate #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming #Renewables […]
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Interests: #AusPol #SpringSt #Australia #Climate #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming #Renewables […]
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January 29, 2026 at 2:27 AM
Tony Abbott intervenes in Liberal leadership battle calling on right to unite to oust Sussan Ley
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-28/tony-abbott-calls-on-conservatives-to-unite-and-oust-sussan-ley-/106278112
It hurts me to say this, but: Susssan Ley is right. She's recognised that if the […]
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-28/tony-abbott-calls-on-conservatives-to-unite-and-oust-sussan-ley-/106278112
It hurts me to say this, but: Susssan Ley is right. She's recognised that if the […]
Original post on rants.au
rants.au
January 28, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Tony Abbott intervenes in Liberal leadership battle calling on right to unite to oust Sussan Ley
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-28/tony-abbott-calls-on-conservatives-to-unite-and-oust-sussan-ley-/106278112
It hurts me to say this, but: Susssan Ley is right. She's recognised that if the […]
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-28/tony-abbott-calls-on-conservatives-to-unite-and-oust-sussan-ley-/106278112
It hurts me to say this, but: Susssan Ley is right. She's recognised that if the […]
Littleproud challenged for leadership over 'political suicide' split
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-28/david-littleproud-faces-nationals-leadership-challenge/105435280
Colin Boyce said he'll challenge David Littleproud to be leader of the National Party. Despite the bluster from unnamed […]
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-28/david-littleproud-faces-nationals-leadership-challenge/105435280
Colin Boyce said he'll challenge David Littleproud to be leader of the National Party. Despite the bluster from unnamed […]
Original post on rants.au
rants.au
January 28, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Littleproud challenged for leadership over 'political suicide' split
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-28/david-littleproud-faces-nationals-leadership-challenge/105435280
Colin Boyce said he'll challenge David Littleproud to be leader of the National Party. Despite the bluster from unnamed […]
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-28/david-littleproud-faces-nationals-leadership-challenge/105435280
Colin Boyce said he'll challenge David Littleproud to be leader of the National Party. Despite the bluster from unnamed […]
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A note about the Queensland government's ban on puberty blockers.
It's still just a ban on the state's *public* health system providing these. It's still legal to see a doctor privately for these. Locally or interstate.
We can crowdfund this care for the kids who can't afford it.
#auspol #qldpol
It's still just a ban on the state's *public* health system providing these. It's still legal to see a doctor privately for these. Locally or interstate.
We can crowdfund this care for the kids who can't afford it.
#auspol #qldpol
December 20, 2025 at 6:56 AM
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[Rage against the media]
It absolutely destroys my brain when I think about how many awful things could be avoided if members of the media simply chose not to publish blatant, outright lies.
I'm so sick of them hiding behind the concept of fairness. As if it's fair for people to be expected to […]
It absolutely destroys my brain when I think about how many awful things could be avoided if members of the media simply chose not to publish blatant, outright lies.
I'm so sick of them hiding behind the concept of fairness. As if it's fair for people to be expected to […]
Original post on io.waxandleather.com
io.waxandleather.com
January 25, 2026 at 1:40 AM
[Rage against the media]
It absolutely destroys my brain when I think about how many awful things could be avoided if members of the media simply chose not to publish blatant, outright lies.
I'm so sick of them hiding behind the concept of fairness. As if it's fair for people to be expected to […]
It absolutely destroys my brain when I think about how many awful things could be avoided if members of the media simply chose not to publish blatant, outright lies.
I'm so sick of them hiding behind the concept of fairness. As if it's fair for people to be expected to […]
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Appalled to see Australian politicians wearing Israeli flags on lapels today, or any day. Mourning the tragic loss of Jewish Australians is one thing, but publicly supporting Zionism is entirely another. We must not conflate antisemitism with support for a genocidal nation such as Israel […]
Original post on toot.community
toot.community
January 21, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Appalled to see Australian politicians wearing Israeli flags on lapels today, or any day. Mourning the tragic loss of Jewish Australians is one thing, but publicly supporting Zionism is entirely another. We must not conflate antisemitism with support for a genocidal nation such as Israel […]
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January 21, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Coalition in crisis as entire Nationals frontbench quits after division over Labor’s hate speech laws
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jan/21/nationals-coalition-frontbench-sussan-ley-hate-speech-bill
Anthony Albanese is such an awful, un-Australian person that he's forced
David […]
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jan/21/nationals-coalition-frontbench-sussan-ley-hate-speech-bill
Anthony Albanese is such an awful, un-Australian person that he's forced
David […]
Original post on rants.au
rants.au
January 21, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Coalition in crisis as entire Nationals frontbench quits after division over Labor’s hate speech laws
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jan/21/nationals-coalition-frontbench-sussan-ley-hate-speech-bill
Anthony Albanese is such an awful, un-Australian person that he's forced
David […]
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jan/21/nationals-coalition-frontbench-sussan-ley-hate-speech-bill
Anthony Albanese is such an awful, un-Australian person that he's forced
David […]
Sydney NDIS provider director accused of $3.6m fraud as cash seized at home
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-20/ndis-provider-director-allegedly-defrauded-millions-from-claims/106249802
Here's a thought: instead of demonising people with disabilities and referring to them as a "drain" on […]
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-20/ndis-provider-director-allegedly-defrauded-millions-from-claims/106249802
Here's a thought: instead of demonising people with disabilities and referring to them as a "drain" on […]
Original post on rants.au
rants.au
January 20, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Sydney NDIS provider director accused of $3.6m fraud as cash seized at home
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-20/ndis-provider-director-allegedly-defrauded-millions-from-claims/106249802
Here's a thought: instead of demonising people with disabilities and referring to them as a "drain" on […]
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-20/ndis-provider-director-allegedly-defrauded-millions-from-claims/106249802
Here's a thought: instead of demonising people with disabilities and referring to them as a "drain" on […]
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Zohran is expanding the number of public toilets in NYC and improving how the existing ones are cleaned and maintained.
If this is a big enough initiative it will have a huge impact on quality of life for new yorkers. I don't know if it is big enough. Nonetheless *this* is the way to address […]
If this is a big enough initiative it will have a huge impact on quality of life for new yorkers. I don't know if it is big enough. Nonetheless *this* is the way to address […]
Original post on sauropods.win
sauropods.win
January 19, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Zohran is expanding the number of public toilets in NYC and improving how the existing ones are cleaned and maintained.
If this is a big enough initiative it will have a huge impact on quality of life for new yorkers. I don't know if it is big enough. Nonetheless *this* is the way to address […]
If this is a big enough initiative it will have a huge impact on quality of life for new yorkers. I don't know if it is big enough. Nonetheless *this* is the way to address […]
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Louise Adler resigns as director of Adelaide writers’ week
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/jan/13/louise-adler-resigns-as-director-of-adelaide-writers-week-ntwnfb
Respect for Louise Adler.
After the Board overruled her and cancelled Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah’s invitation, she resigned […]
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/jan/13/louise-adler-resigns-as-director-of-adelaide-writers-week-ntwnfb
Respect for Louise Adler.
After the Board overruled her and cancelled Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah’s invitation, she resigned […]
Original post on rants.au
rants.au
January 13, 2026 at 6:24 AM
Louise Adler resigns as director of Adelaide writers’ week
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/jan/13/louise-adler-resigns-as-director-of-adelaide-writers-week-ntwnfb
Respect for Louise Adler.
After the Board overruled her and cancelled Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah’s invitation, she resigned […]
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/jan/13/louise-adler-resigns-as-director-of-adelaide-writers-week-ntwnfb
Respect for Louise Adler.
After the Board overruled her and cancelled Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah’s invitation, she resigned […]
Adelaide Festival music program hit as SA faces multimillion-dollar black hole
https://www.indailysa.com.au/news/just-in/2026/01/12/adelaide-festival-music-program-hit-as-sa-faces-multimillion-dollar-black-hole
Some big lessons from this Adelaide Festival debacle:
- Never underestimate the […]
https://www.indailysa.com.au/news/just-in/2026/01/12/adelaide-festival-music-program-hit-as-sa-faces-multimillion-dollar-black-hole
Some big lessons from this Adelaide Festival debacle:
- Never underestimate the […]
Original post on rants.au
rants.au
January 13, 2026 at 1:11 AM
Adelaide Festival music program hit as SA faces multimillion-dollar black hole
https://www.indailysa.com.au/news/just-in/2026/01/12/adelaide-festival-music-program-hit-as-sa-faces-multimillion-dollar-black-hole
Some big lessons from this Adelaide Festival debacle:
- Never underestimate the […]
https://www.indailysa.com.au/news/just-in/2026/01/12/adelaide-festival-music-program-hit-as-sa-faces-multimillion-dollar-black-hole
Some big lessons from this Adelaide Festival debacle:
- Never underestimate the […]
X, formerly known as Twitter, is a machine that automates the mass-production of CSAM. Its Generative AI chatbot, Grok, is being used to produce non-consensual sexually-explicit images of children. The people who run Twitter know it, and appear to be fine with that […]
[Original post on rants.au]
[Original post on rants.au]
January 12, 2026 at 10:31 PM
X, formerly known as Twitter, is a machine that automates the mass-production of CSAM. Its Generative AI chatbot, Grok, is being used to produce non-consensual sexually-explicit images of children. The people who run Twitter know it, and appear to be fine with that […]
[Original post on rants.au]
[Original post on rants.au]
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You got it easy kid
January 7, 2026 at 3:15 AM
You got it easy kid
Victorian Liberal Party deputy leader Sam Groth will exit politics at next election
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-05/sam-groth-victorian-liberal-party-deputy-leader-exit-politics/106199004
It's curious that Sam Groth is quitting Parliament (some media are saying quitting politics […]
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-05/sam-groth-victorian-liberal-party-deputy-leader-exit-politics/106199004
It's curious that Sam Groth is quitting Parliament (some media are saying quitting politics […]
Original post on rants.au
rants.au
January 5, 2026 at 6:59 AM
Victorian Liberal Party deputy leader Sam Groth will exit politics at next election
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-05/sam-groth-victorian-liberal-party-deputy-leader-exit-politics/106199004
It's curious that Sam Groth is quitting Parliament (some media are saying quitting politics […]
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-05/sam-groth-victorian-liberal-party-deputy-leader-exit-politics/106199004
It's curious that Sam Groth is quitting Parliament (some media are saying quitting politics […]
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Having an oil industry makes you a target of United States imperialism.
Ditching fossil fuels is a national security and sovereignty imperative.
Ditching fossil fuels is a national security and sovereignty imperative.
January 5, 2026 at 4:40 AM
Having an oil industry makes you a target of United States imperialism.
Ditching fossil fuels is a national security and sovereignty imperative.
Ditching fossil fuels is a national security and sovereignty imperative.
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#australia ABC breathlessly reporting on the Venezuela action as 'capturing' Maduro and not 'kidnapping' or 'abduction'.
And the 'toppling of the Maduro regime' while the govt remains firmly intact.
The reflexive pro-US obedience, and obvious partisan bias is disturbing.
#auspol #abc […]
And the 'toppling of the Maduro regime' while the govt remains firmly intact.
The reflexive pro-US obedience, and obvious partisan bias is disturbing.
#auspol #abc […]
Original post on aus.social
aus.social
January 3, 2026 at 11:17 PM
#australia ABC breathlessly reporting on the Venezuela action as 'capturing' Maduro and not 'kidnapping' or 'abduction'.
And the 'toppling of the Maduro regime' while the govt remains firmly intact.
The reflexive pro-US obedience, and obvious partisan bias is disturbing.
#auspol #abc […]
And the 'toppling of the Maduro regime' while the govt remains firmly intact.
The reflexive pro-US obedience, and obvious partisan bias is disturbing.
#auspol #abc […]
United States midterm election is only five months away. Trump should be starting an election campaign now, but he's starting a war campaign.
Trump knows the House of Representatives will flip hard to the Democrats, and enough of the Senate is up for grabs that he'll lose control of it, too. A […]
Trump knows the House of Representatives will flip hard to the Democrats, and enough of the Senate is up for grabs that he'll lose control of it, too. A […]
Original post on rants.au
rants.au
January 3, 2026 at 9:21 PM
United States midterm election is only five months away. Trump should be starting an election campaign now, but he's starting a war campaign.
Trump knows the House of Representatives will flip hard to the Democrats, and enough of the Senate is up for grabs that he'll lose control of it, too. A […]
Trump knows the House of Representatives will flip hard to the Democrats, and enough of the Senate is up for grabs that he'll lose control of it, too. A […]
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War is hell.
What is it good for?
Making lots of money*
*not for you LOL. and if you don't agree you hate America.
What is it good for?
Making lots of money*
*not for you LOL. and if you don't agree you hate America.
January 3, 2026 at 10:56 AM
War is hell.
What is it good for?
Making lots of money*
*not for you LOL. and if you don't agree you hate America.
What is it good for?
Making lots of money*
*not for you LOL. and if you don't agree you hate America.
A few minutes ago, Donald Trump stated that US forces have invaded Venezuela. They bombed numerous parts of Caracas, and it appears they kidnapped Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife and are taking them to the USA.
This is extraordinary. As deranged as this military operation […]
This is extraordinary. As deranged as this military operation […]
Original post on rants.au
rants.au
January 3, 2026 at 10:56 AM
A few minutes ago, Donald Trump stated that US forces have invaded Venezuela. They bombed numerous parts of Caracas, and it appears they kidnapped Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife and are taking them to the USA.
This is extraordinary. As deranged as this military operation […]
This is extraordinary. As deranged as this military operation […]
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I’m not anti-Zionist—I’m anti-genocide.
I drafted the definition of antisemitism. Rightwing Jews are weaponizing it
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/dec/13/antisemitism-executive-order-trump-chilling-effect
I drafted the definition of antisemitism. Rightwing Jews are weaponizing it
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/dec/13/antisemitism-executive-order-trump-chilling-effect
I drafted the definition of antisemitism. Rightwing Jews are weaponizing it | Kenneth Stern
The ‘working definition of antisemitism’ was never intended to silence speech, but that’s what Trump’s executive order accomplished this week
www.theguardian.com
January 2, 2026 at 7:44 PM
I’m not anti-Zionist—I’m anti-genocide.
I drafted the definition of antisemitism. Rightwing Jews are weaponizing it
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/dec/13/antisemitism-executive-order-trump-chilling-effect
I drafted the definition of antisemitism. Rightwing Jews are weaponizing it
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/dec/13/antisemitism-executive-order-trump-chilling-effect
What housing crisis? For most, there isn’t one – but look how the other third live
https://www.smh.com.au/national/what-housing-crisis-for-most-there-isn-t-one-but-look-how-the-other-third-live-20251210-p5nmjs.html
This article by Dr Kate Shaw, an urban geographer at the University of Melbourne […]
https://www.smh.com.au/national/what-housing-crisis-for-most-there-isn-t-one-but-look-how-the-other-third-live-20251210-p5nmjs.html
This article by Dr Kate Shaw, an urban geographer at the University of Melbourne […]
Original post on rants.au
rants.au
January 2, 2026 at 4:55 AM
What housing crisis? For most, there isn’t one – but look how the other third live
https://www.smh.com.au/national/what-housing-crisis-for-most-there-isn-t-one-but-look-how-the-other-third-live-20251210-p5nmjs.html
This article by Dr Kate Shaw, an urban geographer at the University of Melbourne […]
https://www.smh.com.au/national/what-housing-crisis-for-most-there-isn-t-one-but-look-how-the-other-third-live-20251210-p5nmjs.html
This article by Dr Kate Shaw, an urban geographer at the University of Melbourne […]
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The best of 2025 : Accountabiility.
January 1, 2026 at 6:54 PM
The best of 2025 : Accountabiility.