Helen Smith
@helensmith88.bsky.social
Interested in community owned newspapers, strengthening local communities, conservation, social justice, AFL and #auspol. Here for the insights. Refugee from Twitter.
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No one recovers from such brutality. Plus the terrible thought that he wasn't with his family either to protect them or to die with them. The humiliations and harm over generations also accumulate. How Israelis believe that peace for them can come from this oppression/slaughter is beyond credulity.
October 14, 2025 at 7:08 AM
No one recovers from such brutality. Plus the terrible thought that he wasn't with his family either to protect them or to die with them. The humiliations and harm over generations also accumulate. How Israelis believe that peace for them can come from this oppression/slaughter is beyond credulity.
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There's a fundraiser currently up, run by the inimitable @instanterudite.bsky.social for Richard Boyle & Louise.
After many years of persecution by the ATO over his whistleblowing on their debt collection practices, the ordeal is over
He's been to hell and back
www.gofundme.com/f/whistleblo...
After many years of persecution by the ATO over his whistleblowing on their debt collection practices, the ordeal is over
He's been to hell and back
www.gofundme.com/f/whistleblo...
Donate to The ordeal is over: let's give Richard Boyle some time out., organized by Jo Dyer
Richard Boyle's nightmare is finally over. More than eight years a… Jo Dyer needs your support for The ordeal is over: let's give Richard Boyle some time out.
www.gofundme.com
August 29, 2025 at 8:59 AM
There's a fundraiser currently up, run by the inimitable @instanterudite.bsky.social for Richard Boyle & Louise.
After many years of persecution by the ATO over his whistleblowing on their debt collection practices, the ordeal is over
He's been to hell and back
www.gofundme.com/f/whistleblo...
After many years of persecution by the ATO over his whistleblowing on their debt collection practices, the ordeal is over
He's been to hell and back
www.gofundme.com/f/whistleblo...
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(📹) Here’s my 100-minute Q&A from tonight. Click below to watch. It covers a lot of ground, so if you think others might benefit from it, I hope you’ll share it.
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June 10, 2025 at 1:50 AM
(📹) Here’s my 100-minute Q&A from tonight. Click below to watch. It covers a lot of ground, so if you think others might benefit from it, I hope you’ll share it.
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Great to see Back to Back Barries on the road and doing live shows now. Loved the audience participation part too
Does Anthony Albanese have the guts for big reform? - Back to Back Barries Live
YouTube video by Guardian Australia
youtube.com
May 18, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Great to see Back to Back Barries on the road and doing live shows now. Loved the audience participation part too
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kudos to compulsory voting and the fab work of the AEC
May 4, 2025 at 1:23 AM
kudos to compulsory voting and the fab work of the AEC
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May 3, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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Only a small proportion of the fuel excise goes to fixing roads. That amount will be even less if Peter Dutton’s fuel excise cut goes through.
But Bridget McKenzie never lets the truth get in the way of a good old bit of class warfare. It’s the Coalition’s new fallback strategy.
But Bridget McKenzie never lets the truth get in the way of a good old bit of class warfare. It’s the Coalition’s new fallback strategy.
April 27, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Only a small proportion of the fuel excise goes to fixing roads. That amount will be even less if Peter Dutton’s fuel excise cut goes through.
But Bridget McKenzie never lets the truth get in the way of a good old bit of class warfare. It’s the Coalition’s new fallback strategy.
But Bridget McKenzie never lets the truth get in the way of a good old bit of class warfare. It’s the Coalition’s new fallback strategy.
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Well done Nine papers, looking forward to your outrage at what happened this morning at the dawn service.
April 24, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Well done Nine papers, looking forward to your outrage at what happened this morning at the dawn service.
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As Peter Dutton announces a Coalition government would scrap tax breaks for people who buy electric vehicles, we are calling for him to scrap the ridiculous tax break for people who buy big utes.
MEDIA RELEASE:
MEDIA RELEASE:
Silence on big ute subsidies as Coalition backflips on EV's - The Australia Institute
As Peter Dutton announces a Coalition government would scrap tax breaks for people who buy electric vehicles, The Australia Institute has called for him to scrap the ridiculous tax break for people wh...
australiainstitute.org.au
April 24, 2025 at 3:49 AM
As Peter Dutton announces a Coalition government would scrap tax breaks for people who buy electric vehicles, we are calling for him to scrap the ridiculous tax break for people who buy big utes.
MEDIA RELEASE:
MEDIA RELEASE:
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Past time we dropped the term "conservative" from the groups that claim it.
As a rabble of hard-right,
Christian Nationalist,
human rights-denying,
inequality-promoting,
anti-institutionalist,
climate wreckers
...they are anything but.
The Liberals' name is also false advertising. #auspol
As a rabble of hard-right,
Christian Nationalist,
human rights-denying,
inequality-promoting,
anti-institutionalist,
climate wreckers
...they are anything but.
The Liberals' name is also false advertising. #auspol
Isn’t it weird that being a conservative today means the only thing you don’t want to conserve is the planet. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
‘Bordering on incredible’: Coalition under fire for planning to scrap Labor climate policies and offering none of its own
With Peter Dutton’s views on climate change in the spotlight, the focus has turned onto whether there will be any policies to reduce emissions in the next decade
www.theguardian.com
April 19, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Past time we dropped the term "conservative" from the groups that claim it.
As a rabble of hard-right,
Christian Nationalist,
human rights-denying,
inequality-promoting,
anti-institutionalist,
climate wreckers
...they are anything but.
The Liberals' name is also false advertising. #auspol
As a rabble of hard-right,
Christian Nationalist,
human rights-denying,
inequality-promoting,
anti-institutionalist,
climate wreckers
...they are anything but.
The Liberals' name is also false advertising. #auspol
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I follow politics closely every day
I see the actions, policies, plans, influencers & tactics of all the parties & candidates.
While I am no huge fan of the Labor Party - I just cannot understand for a moment how anyone can support or enable the LNP
I truly believe LNP are dangerous to us #auspol
I see the actions, policies, plans, influencers & tactics of all the parties & candidates.
While I am no huge fan of the Labor Party - I just cannot understand for a moment how anyone can support or enable the LNP
I truly believe LNP are dangerous to us #auspol
April 16, 2025 at 4:37 AM
I follow politics closely every day
I see the actions, policies, plans, influencers & tactics of all the parties & candidates.
While I am no huge fan of the Labor Party - I just cannot understand for a moment how anyone can support or enable the LNP
I truly believe LNP are dangerous to us #auspol
I see the actions, policies, plans, influencers & tactics of all the parties & candidates.
While I am no huge fan of the Labor Party - I just cannot understand for a moment how anyone can support or enable the LNP
I truly believe LNP are dangerous to us #auspol
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There appears to be something of a worm turning occurring at our ABC, some actual scrutiny of what “Peter Dutton Says”.
#AusPol
#AusPol
Who came up with the idea to cut thousands of public service jobs?
The leader of the federal Liberal Party is making some big announcements, including plans to sack thousands of public servants. It is 1951.
www.abc.net.au
March 22, 2025 at 11:25 PM
There appears to be something of a worm turning occurring at our ABC, some actual scrutiny of what “Peter Dutton Says”.
#AusPol
#AusPol
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Great article, scary as f*ck! >> Dutton may be the tip of a Trumpist foreign policy #auspol www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/world/u...
Is Peter Dutton the tip of a Trumpist foreign policy for Australia?
Just as Trump appears to admire dictators like Putin, so Dutton appears to have an admiration for Trump’s approach to international affairs.
www.thenewdaily.com.au
March 13, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Great article, scary as f*ck! >> Dutton may be the tip of a Trumpist foreign policy #auspol www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/world/u...
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As the rise of fascism threatens the entire democratic world, brings violence and racism to millions,undermines our planets future & the implosion of our most powerful ally begins, Im staggered to seeTV News bulletins fixated on car crashes, house fires &kids stabbing each other at shopping centres
February 23, 2025 at 6:31 AM
As the rise of fascism threatens the entire democratic world, brings violence and racism to millions,undermines our planets future & the implosion of our most powerful ally begins, Im staggered to seeTV News bulletins fixated on car crashes, house fires &kids stabbing each other at shopping centres
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FYI this was the commentary from Dutton Jo Dyer referred to today in the #SundayShot
@instanterudite.bsky.social @janecaro.bsky.social @davemilbo.bsky.social @joshbornstein.bsky.social
www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
@instanterudite.bsky.social @janecaro.bsky.social @davemilbo.bsky.social @joshbornstein.bsky.social
www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
'Does he understand the difference?': Dutton criticised for international student remarks
Peter Dutton has labelled international students seeking visa extensions the "modern day version of boat arrivals" who are exploiting system weaknesses. Experts say it's a "nonsense" and "unfair" asse...
www.sbs.com.au
February 23, 2025 at 3:19 AM
FYI this was the commentary from Dutton Jo Dyer referred to today in the #SundayShot
@instanterudite.bsky.social @janecaro.bsky.social @davemilbo.bsky.social @joshbornstein.bsky.social
www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
@instanterudite.bsky.social @janecaro.bsky.social @davemilbo.bsky.social @joshbornstein.bsky.social
www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
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Brilliant from #sauleslake >> It’s Europeans (and others) versus Trump #auspol #uspolitics #trump www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/world/u...
www.thenewdaily.com.au
February 19, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Brilliant from #sauleslake >> It’s Europeans (and others) versus Trump #auspol #uspolitics #trump www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/world/u...
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Great explanation by Laura - that Albo is not being weak he is actually showing good leadership,
He is letting those who can do the job best get on with it - without big noting himself or trying to take the limelight #Insiders
He is letting those who can do the job best get on with it - without big noting himself or trying to take the limelight #Insiders
February 1, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Great explanation by Laura - that Albo is not being weak he is actually showing good leadership,
He is letting those who can do the job best get on with it - without big noting himself or trying to take the limelight #Insiders
He is letting those who can do the job best get on with it - without big noting himself or trying to take the limelight #Insiders
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Peter Dutton’s line that having a strong public sector is about “pleasing the unions” is just wrong. It is about providing decent services to Australians, something he clearly doesn’t care about. He wants to return to mass outsourcing to their favourite consultants #insiders
February 1, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Peter Dutton’s line that having a strong public sector is about “pleasing the unions” is just wrong. It is about providing decent services to Australians, something he clearly doesn’t care about. He wants to return to mass outsourcing to their favourite consultants #insiders
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Problems with Aust housing sprawl;
- monoculture, no housing variety so scant choice
- no mix of uses & types
- mean streets, dictated by car
- no landscape, no trees, no microclimate
- mean & wasted side setbacks
- dismal house design, 4 materials in meaningless appliqué
- grey in every sense
- monoculture, no housing variety so scant choice
- no mix of uses & types
- mean streets, dictated by car
- no landscape, no trees, no microclimate
- mean & wasted side setbacks
- dismal house design, 4 materials in meaningless appliqué
- grey in every sense
January 21, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Problems with Aust housing sprawl;
- monoculture, no housing variety so scant choice
- no mix of uses & types
- mean streets, dictated by car
- no landscape, no trees, no microclimate
- mean & wasted side setbacks
- dismal house design, 4 materials in meaningless appliqué
- grey in every sense
- monoculture, no housing variety so scant choice
- no mix of uses & types
- mean streets, dictated by car
- no landscape, no trees, no microclimate
- mean & wasted side setbacks
- dismal house design, 4 materials in meaningless appliqué
- grey in every sense
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The people “on the left” who are buying into the “Albo’s done nothing” narrative is indicative of how post-material they have become
What about:
-Higher wages
-Lower unemployment
-Lower inflation WITHOUT scrapping services or jobs
-Taxing multinationals
-More education funding
-Worker rights
#auspol
What about:
-Higher wages
-Lower unemployment
-Lower inflation WITHOUT scrapping services or jobs
-Taxing multinationals
-More education funding
-Worker rights
#auspol
January 18, 2025 at 4:43 AM
The people “on the left” who are buying into the “Albo’s done nothing” narrative is indicative of how post-material they have become
What about:
-Higher wages
-Lower unemployment
-Lower inflation WITHOUT scrapping services or jobs
-Taxing multinationals
-More education funding
-Worker rights
#auspol
What about:
-Higher wages
-Lower unemployment
-Lower inflation WITHOUT scrapping services or jobs
-Taxing multinationals
-More education funding
-Worker rights
#auspol
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Everyone needs to watch this. Everyone.
Murphy: Trump and His Billionaire Buddies want to Make Themselves Richer at Our Expense
YouTube video by Senator Chris Murphy
youtu.be
January 5, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Everyone needs to watch this. Everyone.
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Full article is here. Fascinating story by ABC News about the global uptake of solar energy.
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...
Fossil fuels are being 'eaten alive' by the solar rush
Satellite imagery reveals the staggering rise of solar farms around the world in recent years. Can Australia get on board?
www.abc.net.au
December 17, 2024 at 8:46 PM
Full article is here. Fascinating story by ABC News about the global uptake of solar energy.
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...