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JD Cleghorn @jdcleghorn.bsky.social · 18d
Oh, look 👀 it’s me, a 2026 KSP Writers Centre Fellow. Congratulations to my fellow Fellows 🙌
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thesaturdaypaper.com.au
The Senate’s year-long inquiry into university governance exposed bullying allegations, conflicts of interest, excessive executive pay, consultant blowouts and systemic underpayment of staff, writes Tim Moore. satpa.pe/OhfKbKm
Inside the Senate’s university inquiry
The Senate’s year-long inquiry into the governance of universities has concluded with a grim picture of flawed and avoidant leadership and serious questions about conduct and accountability.
satpa.pe
December 22, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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albomp.bsky.social
In moments like this, we must come together.

Australia stands united against hatred and terror.
December 15, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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mattbevan.bsky.social
The flaw in Australia’s gun laws exposed by the Bondi attack | If You’re Listening youtu.be/-WSf_vAL2WE?...
The flaw in Australia’s gun laws exposed by the Bondi attack | If You're Listening | ABC In-depth
YouTube video by ABC News In-depth
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December 21, 2025 at 8:05 AM
jdcleghorn.bsky.social
The politicisation of the Bondi murders appalls me at a time that should be about grief & unity.
December 21, 2025 at 11:29 PM
jdcleghorn.bsky.social
Oh, look 👀 it’s me, a 2026 KSP Writers Centre Fellow. Congratulations to my fellow Fellows 🙌
December 8, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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megpenvose.bsky.social
Shit. Why have i just heard about this now?

Why isn’t there a global maccas boycott?
brucedlittle.bsky.social Bruce Little @brucedlittle.bsky.social · 21d
McDonald’s recently purchased back all 225 franchised stores in Israel and provides free Happy Meals to anyone serving in the IDF.

Genocidal supremacists expanding Greater Israel’s borders by murdering Palestinian kids are chowing on free cheeseburgers.
December 5, 2025 at 9:22 AM
jdcleghorn.bsky.social
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11... I feel your pain & your dilemma Ms Trioli
A trip to the dentist made me question my private health insurance
Do I walk away from private insurance and trust that health challenges will have me seen promptly enough in the public system?
www.abc.net.au
November 8, 2025 at 8:19 AM
jdcleghorn.bsky.social
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Billionaire Forrest begins fresh legal bid to alter sacred river in WA's north
Mining billionaire Andrew Forrest's controversial plan to alter the natural river system on his large outback WA cattle station is under renewed legal scrutiny.
www.abc.net.au
November 5, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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radicalanthro.c.im.ap.brid.gy
I so didn't realise that Mamdani's father was a Professor of #anthropology and his mum Mira Nair. So anthropology had a bit of a role here?

https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/features/a69136325/zohran-mamdani-nyc-mayor-campaign-aunties/
Meet the Aunties For Zohran
Zohran Mamdani's meteoric rise was fueled by older immigrant women—long-time, experienced organizers who are often overlooked
www.harpersbazaar.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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australiainstitute.org.au
Australians pay more in HECS than gas companies pay in PRRT... in Western Australia, drivers pay more rego than gas pays royalties, and gamblers in WA pay more tax from gambling than gas does from royalties - Greg Jericho.

#RevenueSummit25 #auspol
October 29, 2025 at 2:28 AM
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nickfeik.bsky.social
If you stopped bank robbers it would kill the whole robbery industry
October 8, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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grogsgamut.bsky.social
Brilliant by @amyremeikis.bsky.social

www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/world/u...
I am sorry Charlie Kirk is dead, but I cannot mourn him. This is why
Charlie Kirk was killed in the America he wanted. I still feel compassion in response to his death – but will I mourn him? No.
www.thenewdaily.com.au
September 12, 2025 at 11:03 PM
jdcleghorn.bsky.social
This is a big problem for ppl with disability too ⬇️ www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
These homes were meant to transform lives. They've wasted millions of dollars instead
It is a federal housing scheme designed to transform the lives of the profoundly disabled. But a Four Corners investigation has found more than 1,000 of these purpose-built homes are sitting empty.
www.abc.net.au
August 24, 2025 at 11:13 PM
jdcleghorn.bsky.social
Can we pls have a FTS or maybe a WTF button for this app?
August 23, 2025 at 10:26 AM
jdcleghorn.bsky.social
#NDIS over budget. Just got 2 copies of same letter, & my daughter a copy of the exact same letter advising us what we already knew. AND 4 letters to me, & 2 to my daughter all identical, telling us another thing we already knew. Perhaps they could start by cutting back on office supplies & postage🤦‍♀️
August 17, 2025 at 9:29 AM
jdcleghorn.bsky.social
“To privilege one ethnic community over others is deeply offensive and dangerous.” www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The special envoy’s plan is the latest push to weaponise antisemitism in Australia, as a relentless campaign pays off | Louise Adler
The omissions are as important as the inclusions in Jillian Segal’s plan, which is guilty of overreach
www.theguardian.com
July 12, 2025 at 4:03 AM
jdcleghorn.bsky.social
“… you have a right to ask if you are losing your mind.” www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The warmongers were wrong about Iraq, Afghanistan and Libya. Now watch them make the same mistake about Iran | Owen Jones
Israel is the main source of terror and instability in the Middle East. But the west continually turns away from this reality, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones
www.theguardian.com
June 23, 2025 at 4:53 AM
jdcleghorn.bsky.social
Still so relevant #INXS Anyone else feel like they’re on the jetty watching the world argue? youtu.be/7I8UJvkiJPw?...
INXS - Dancing on the Jetty
YouTube video by INXS
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June 14, 2025 at 8:47 AM
jdcleghorn.bsky.social
There is an eerie pink dawn this morning as the rain approaches 🌧️🌧️🌧️
June 1, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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grogsgamut.bsky.social
In light of the terrible decision by the govt to approve the NWS extension, watch this doco on Murujuga Rock Art by @stephenlongaus.bsky.social and @elinorjohnstonleek.bsky.social

youtube.com/watch?v=Bj9V...
The Fight to Save Murujuga
YouTube video by The Australia Institute
youtube.com
May 28, 2025 at 10:52 AM
jdcleghorn.bsky.social
Linda Reynolds 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️
May 5, 2025 at 1:57 AM
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ketanjoshi.co
Just a quick one on how mad I am about big tech's slimy extractivism

In support of @societyofauthors.bsky.social, who are protesting Meta in London today.

societyofauthors.org/2025/04/01/s...

Sign the petition here: www.change.org/p/protect-au...

#MetaBookThieves #DoTheWriteThing #MakeItFA
April 3, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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womensprize.bsky.social
The 2025 #WomensPrize for Fiction shortlist. Have you read any of the shortlisted books?
April 2, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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bethanyincbr.bsky.social
March 27, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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v8sheppard.bsky.social
Ya boy is back to fight the robots and call for govt regulation & I'm dropping F-bombs in the media like nobody's business. Time to be punks! 👊💥

Huge thanx to @joshtaylor.bsky.social and The Guardian for interviewing me for this article today and running this coverage.

I will destroy AI. 🤘🤘🤘
‘No consent’: Australian authors ‘livid’ that Meta may have used their books to train AI
A searchable database showed titles from former prime ministers Malcolm Turnbull and John Howard, as well as journalist Tracey Spicer
www.theguardian.com
March 25, 2025 at 6:31 AM