Craig Wellington
@craigwellington.bsky.social
Craig Wellington is on the Board of New Story Company and is a freelance writer, director, producer, creative consultant and events manager. He has created numerous projects of cultural significance to his hometown of Hobart and much further afield.
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The clearest picture of corporate greed in this country is CEO-to-worker pay ratios.
At the 100 lowest-paying major US companies, CEO pay averaged $17.2M in 2024.
Median worker pay at these companies was just $35,570.
That’s a ratio of 632 to 1.
How can anyone defend this?
At the 100 lowest-paying major US companies, CEO pay averaged $17.2M in 2024.
Median worker pay at these companies was just $35,570.
That’s a ratio of 632 to 1.
How can anyone defend this?
August 21, 2025 at 8:45 PM
The clearest picture of corporate greed in this country is CEO-to-worker pay ratios.
At the 100 lowest-paying major US companies, CEO pay averaged $17.2M in 2024.
Median worker pay at these companies was just $35,570.
That’s a ratio of 632 to 1.
How can anyone defend this?
At the 100 lowest-paying major US companies, CEO pay averaged $17.2M in 2024.
Median worker pay at these companies was just $35,570.
That’s a ratio of 632 to 1.
How can anyone defend this?
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“Small children from poor or middle-class families who watch ‘Sesame Street’ do better on cognitive tests and in first grade than children who do not watch it,” Renata Adler wrote, in 1972.
The Invention of “Sesame Street”
Renata Adler’s 1972 review of the program that revolutionized children’s television.
www.newyorker.com
July 29, 2025 at 7:06 PM
“Small children from poor or middle-class families who watch ‘Sesame Street’ do better on cognitive tests and in first grade than children who do not watch it,” Renata Adler wrote, in 1972.
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We tried mass tariffs in 1828, and it crashed the economy. We tried again in 1930, and it crashed the economy.
Third time’s the charm, I guess.
Third time’s the charm, I guess.
April 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
We tried mass tariffs in 1828, and it crashed the economy. We tried again in 1930, and it crashed the economy.
Third time’s the charm, I guess.
Third time’s the charm, I guess.
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At what point do we conclude that by sharing intelligence with the US, the UK might as well be sharing it with Russia?
February 27, 2025 at 9:02 AM
After playing a fictional member of the Resistance a long time ago, I never could have imagined it ever happening in real life, but here we are.
Mark Hamill posting rebellious content in a battle against a dictator and his robotic sidekick is the most Star Wars shit ever.
February 24, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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I don't know why this Robodebt news is not plastered over every front page in the country. Aust's most egregious political wrongdoing of modern times. The LNP should be hung out to dry over this. Instead they dare to moralise to the rest of us about ethical behaviour.
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
Robo-debt officials to be investigated, in anti-corruption commission backflip
Former High Court judge Geoffrey Nettle has found the commission made the wrong call in originally deciding to rebuff calls to investigate the scandal.
www.smh.com.au
February 19, 2025 at 1:59 AM
I don't know why this Robodebt news is not plastered over every front page in the country. Aust's most egregious political wrongdoing of modern times. The LNP should be hung out to dry over this. Instead they dare to moralise to the rest of us about ethical behaviour.
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
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The ABC is dead to me!
The ABC has given much prominence to this Poll by YouGov that would make you think this is government backed. IT'S NOT, but simply part of the LNP's publicity machine. ABC won't tell you that, thus fooling at least some voters 😡🤬
theaimn.net/yougov-no-im...
The ABC has given much prominence to this Poll by YouGov that would make you think this is government backed. IT'S NOT, but simply part of the LNP's publicity machine. ABC won't tell you that, thus fooling at least some voters 😡🤬
theaimn.net/yougov-no-im...
YouGov - no I’m just kidding
Where’s our news, where are the investigative journalists, where’s our ABC and who the fudgestone are YouGov? The ABC busted: our most trusted and public broadcaster drops the YouGov bombshell, except...
theaimn.net
February 16, 2025 at 11:28 PM
The ABC is dead to me!
The ABC has given much prominence to this Poll by YouGov that would make you think this is government backed. IT'S NOT, but simply part of the LNP's publicity machine. ABC won't tell you that, thus fooling at least some voters 😡🤬
theaimn.net/yougov-no-im...
The ABC has given much prominence to this Poll by YouGov that would make you think this is government backed. IT'S NOT, but simply part of the LNP's publicity machine. ABC won't tell you that, thus fooling at least some voters 😡🤬
theaimn.net/yougov-no-im...
This cartoon by @mluckovich.bsky.social is getting banned on Twitter. Because of course it is.
February 17, 2025 at 5:05 AM
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Let’s all get behind #DicksonDecides.
The most important thing is to remove Dutton from our parliament.
He is not a fit person.
The most important thing is to remove Dutton from our parliament.
He is not a fit person.
February 16, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Let’s all get behind #DicksonDecides.
The most important thing is to remove Dutton from our parliament.
He is not a fit person.
The most important thing is to remove Dutton from our parliament.
He is not a fit person.
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The Federal Parliament has yet to pass a law ensuring five-year funding for the ABC. If it doesn’t get passed, it leaves the national broadcaster open to LNP intention privatise.
https://johnmenadue.com/sound-the-alarm-abc-at-risk/
https://johnmenadue.com/sound-the-alarm-abc-at-risk/
Sound the alarm: ABC at risk - Pearls and Irritations
The ABC isn’t just another perceived wastrel on the government teat. It’s part of Oz culture. Is it safe if the government changes?
johnmenadue.com
February 6, 2025 at 2:19 AM
The Federal Parliament has yet to pass a law ensuring five-year funding for the ABC. If it doesn’t get passed, it leaves the national broadcaster open to LNP intention privatise.
https://johnmenadue.com/sound-the-alarm-abc-at-risk/
https://johnmenadue.com/sound-the-alarm-abc-at-risk/
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The argument for the massive pay packets of our top public servants falls apart when you know that the US Secretary of Defense (who has to oversee a budget bigger than the entire Aus Fed Budget) gets half the pay of the Australian secretary of Defence! #fatcats #auspol @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social
February 6, 2025 at 4:25 AM
The argument for the massive pay packets of our top public servants falls apart when you know that the US Secretary of Defense (who has to oversee a budget bigger than the entire Aus Fed Budget) gets half the pay of the Australian secretary of Defence! #fatcats #auspol @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social
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Where can Labor turn for ideas on how to win the Australian election? How about Mexico?
Where can Labor turn for ideas on how to win the Australian election? How about Mexico?
The ALP could follow the Mexican example where an incumbent won an election in a cost-of-living crisis by combining radical policies with symbolic measures
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www.theguardian.com
January 26, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Where can Labor turn for ideas on how to win the Australian election? How about Mexico?
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This article highlights why more “crazy motherfuckers”are likely going to kill more extremely wealthy, “heartless, motherfuckers.”
Society has reached the tipping point on inequities. Especially those leaving the masses to suffer and die.
www.cnbc.com/2018/04/11/g...
Society has reached the tipping point on inequities. Especially those leaving the masses to suffer and die.
www.cnbc.com/2018/04/11/g...
Goldman Sachs asks in biotech research report: 'Is curing patients a sustainable business model?'
Goldman Sachs warns sales from the most successful disease treatments are difficult to maintain.
www.cnbc.com
December 18, 2024 at 7:41 AM
This article highlights why more “crazy motherfuckers”are likely going to kill more extremely wealthy, “heartless, motherfuckers.”
Society has reached the tipping point on inequities. Especially those leaving the masses to suffer and die.
www.cnbc.com/2018/04/11/g...
Society has reached the tipping point on inequities. Especially those leaving the masses to suffer and die.
www.cnbc.com/2018/04/11/g...
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The Tasmanian Government spent $30.7 million in the last quarter over budget on hiring locum doctors and agency nurses. There are actually budget savings to be made by making the Tassie health service a place people want to come to work, and investing in permanent jobs #politas
December 16, 2024 at 9:40 AM
The Tasmanian Government spent $30.7 million in the last quarter over budget on hiring locum doctors and agency nurses. There are actually budget savings to be made by making the Tassie health service a place people want to come to work, and investing in permanent jobs #politas
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Letting the banks charge their own extra fees might be a non-starter. The government has some other ideas, including a cash mandate and a possible new rural services levy to keep branches open.
What’s fair in the fight to keep bank branches open and access to cash alive?
Letting the banks charge their own extra fees might be a non-starter. The government has some other ideas, including a cash mandate and a possible new rural services levy to keep branches open.
theconversation.com
December 4, 2024 at 5:31 AM
Letting the banks charge their own extra fees might be a non-starter. The government has some other ideas, including a cash mandate and a possible new rural services levy to keep branches open.
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The EFJ represents over 295,000 journalists in 44 countries
www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/media/e...
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European Federation of Journalists to stop posting content on X
The EFJ represents over 295,000 journalists in 44 countries.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
December 2, 2024 at 10:03 AM
The EFJ represents over 295,000 journalists in 44 countries
www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/media/e...
www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/media/e...
