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Cath A O 🦘🦘 @cathamoc.bsky.social · 4h

I went for Chinese massage (not acupuncture this time) twice recently and while it felt like torture, it rid me of a pain in my upper left arm that I had for most of this year. Cath

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Cath A O 🦘🦘 @cathamoc.bsky.social · 4h

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A crack in the AUKUS public relations pressure hull! - Michael West

AUKUS is a hugely expensive Defence project facing considerable and, many argue unsurmountable, hurdles. But does Defence have a Plan B?

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Cath A O 🦘🦘 @cathamoc.bsky.social · 4h

some good news after all

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Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 5h

Can’t believe I have to say this, but in Minnesota you will continue to have the freedom to get your COVID and flu shots.

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camiegirl.bsky.social @camiegirl.bsky.social · 1d

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Cath A O 🦘🦘 @cathamoc.bsky.social · 4h

following a medical procedure in early 2016 I was left with severe nerve pain. After 14 months of being in unbearable pain despite medications, I had 4 sessions of acupuncture and since the morning after the last session in November 2017 I have NEVER had that pain again.

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Tony @tonyshepherd.bsky.social · 5h

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Jenny Frecklington-Jones #IStandWithWatermelon🍉🍉 @joneshowdareyou.bsky.social · 5h

*Safety concerns* my arse.

I hope organizers go ahead as planned. #auspol #nswpol #FreePalestine #EndTheGenocide www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Court prohibits pro-Palestine march to Sydney Opera House after police raise safety concerns

Police had objected to planned march citing fears of a crowd crush

www.theguardian.com

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Alyx AKA Mr Rambler @mrrambler.bsky.social · 8h

Interesting strategy. Just label anyone you want disappeared, "Antifa"
All those who said he wouldn't go this far, get ready

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Cath A O 🦘🦘 @cathamoc.bsky.social · 5h

This is something the ugly minded reynolds should read
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Cath A O 🦘🦘 @cathamoc.bsky.social · 6h

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Estranged Realities: Israel and the Global Sumud Flotilla

Showing that cloddishness that we have come to expect from them, Israel’s detention of the activists on the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) was a coarse and violent affair. Having been intercepted in inte...

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Cath A O 🦘🦘 @cathamoc.bsky.social · 6h

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The People versus Murdoch: the rise of independent media

Over a decade ago, I wrote about a subject that remains as relevant today as ever. For nearly twenty years, I’ve been hammering away at the keyboard – a space where I could speak freely, [...]

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Cath A O 🦘🦘 @cathamoc.bsky.social · 9h

Septle 1573 - 🔥 13 day streak - septle.com

#Septle: 4/8
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Cath A O 🦘🦘 @cathamoc.bsky.social · 9h

Wordle 1,573 4/6

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💧Bee 🐝🌿❤ @belindajones68.bsky.social · 1d

FYI #auspol

ABC is due to appear b4 Senate #Estimates soon

I hope we get some questions about the Lattouf case/payout & I'd be interested to know if they had anything to do with the #NPC cancelling Chris Hedges

1:30pm AEDT for 90 mins
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Cath A O 🦘🦘 @cathamoc.bsky.social · 1d

500 anonymous bots

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Melbourne Pollen Count and Forecast @melbournepollen.bsky.social · 1d

#Melbourne grass #pollen forecast for today (Wednesday, Oct 8) is High. Get the App for more pollen forecasts: https://bit.ly/melbournpollen

Note: Other locations within Victoria have a High forecast today.

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Bad Boy 🔻 of Mandalore 🇵🇸🇱🇧🇾🇪🇮🇷 @dindjarinsway.bsky.social · 1d

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🌊🏄BlueWaveSurfer🏄🌊 @bluewavesurfer.bsky.social · 1d

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Cath A O 🦘🦘 @cathamoc.bsky.social · 1d

Who tf do they think they are

The Saturday Paper @thesaturdaypaper.com.au · 1d

Right wing conservative lobby group Advance has responded to the Senate inquiry into climate misinformation by mobilising its subscriber base. Senators received more than 5000 anonymous emails, essentially telling them to back off. satpa.pe/Ej6NwsN

News Corp and Advance called to misinformation inquiry

The Senate inquiry into climate misinformation invited both News Corp and Advance to its hearings – senators have received 5000 emails from Advance supporters, telling them to back off.

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Tim Lyons @picketer.bsky.social · 1d

"It was not until Othniel Antwi had finished his masters and was looking for work that he realised his degree was not accredited."
This is horrendous from public unis - *I sold you this great car for your commute, but oopsie you can't drive it on a public road, sorry.* www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

Careers in limbo after graduates discover university courses were never accredited

Students have been left with HECS debts and careers that are "non-existent" after completing degrees that were not accredited. Class actions have been launched against two Australian universities.

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gerrylev.bsky.social @gerrylev.bsky.social · 1d

Have to feel sorry for foreign leaders that have to sit there and listen to this idiot.

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Cath A O 🦘🦘 @cathamoc.bsky.social · 1d

My starting word is 7 different letters with at least 3 vowels. Many are eliminated first row. Often all are. 😁 so in someways it can be easier than wordle. Enjoy.

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Cath A O 🦘🦘 @cathamoc.bsky.social · 1d

Septle 1572 - 🔥 12 day streak - septle.com

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Cath A O 🦘🦘 @cathamoc.bsky.social · 1d

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