Ki
@kiholt.bsky.social
Queen of the typos! Don't lay the blame on predictive text - it is all down to my klutzy co-ordination and mistiming between brain and fingers.
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I wonder if this will be the lead story or if it will feature at all on Melbourne’s 7 News this evening? 🤔
Seven Group’s gas well is leaking methane into ocean off Victoria
An offshore gas well, majority owned by billionaire businessman Kerry Stokes’ family, is leaking off Victoria’s coastline
www.smh.com.au
December 14, 2025 at 3:40 AM
I wonder if this will be the lead story or if it will feature at all on Melbourne’s 7 News this evening? 🤔
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r Sussan Ley's use of taxpayer funding is again under fire following revelations she spent $13,000 to pilot private planes along busy capital city routes.
charged $6300 to fly from Canberra to Melbourne in July 2014 and another $7000 to travel from Canberra
she was in the cockpit,
charged $6300 to fly from Canberra to Melbourne in July 2014 and another $7000 to travel from Canberra
she was in the cockpit,
December 14, 2025 at 1:43 AM
r Sussan Ley's use of taxpayer funding is again under fire following revelations she spent $13,000 to pilot private planes along busy capital city routes.
charged $6300 to fly from Canberra to Melbourne in July 2014 and another $7000 to travel from Canberra
she was in the cockpit,
charged $6300 to fly from Canberra to Melbourne in July 2014 and another $7000 to travel from Canberra
she was in the cockpit,
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My weekend column for #ThePoint.
The rich gets advice on how to rort the system, the poor get told to suck it the f*ck up.
thepoint.com.au/news/251213
The rich gets advice on how to rort the system, the poor get told to suck it the f*ck up.
thepoint.com.au/news/251213
The rich get tax advice; the poor get lectures: super tax saga lays bare a skewed system
A new report on the amount of revenue expected to be raised by the changes to superannuation tax on balances over $3m highlights yet again how the tax system is weighted in favour of the rich and that...
thepoint.com.au
December 12, 2025 at 10:17 PM
My weekend column for #ThePoint.
The rich gets advice on how to rort the system, the poor get told to suck it the f*ck up.
thepoint.com.au/news/251213
The rich gets advice on how to rort the system, the poor get told to suck it the f*ck up.
thepoint.com.au/news/251213
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Further down the article & we don't know the latest details, some time around October David Sharaz was served a notice by Linda Reynolds. He had 21 days to pay $220,000 in damages plus costs or Reynolds would apply to formally bankrupt him also. #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Brittany Higgins declared bankrupt by federal court
Former senator Linda Reynolds's bid to have Brittany Higgins declared bankrupt has succeeded in a federal court.
www.abc.net.au
December 13, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Further down the article & we don't know the latest details, some time around October David Sharaz was served a notice by Linda Reynolds. He had 21 days to pay $220,000 in damages plus costs or Reynolds would apply to formally bankrupt him also. #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
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Australia Institute research shows that nurses pay more tax than gas and oil companies.
Sign our petition calling on the government to fix our gas export problem: https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/fix_gas_export_problem
Sign our petition calling on the government to fix our gas export problem: https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/fix_gas_export_problem
December 12, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Australia Institute research shows that nurses pay more tax than gas and oil companies.
Sign our petition calling on the government to fix our gas export problem: https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/fix_gas_export_problem
Sign our petition calling on the government to fix our gas export problem: https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/fix_gas_export_problem
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The ALP need to realise they will be criticised whatever they do, so how about do things that are good? And do things to please those who voted for you not those who never will.
The AFR run a 2 year campaign to get the ALP to weaken the changes to super tax concessions to make it easier to avoid paying the tax.
The ALP does it.
The AFR criticises the ALP for weakening the policy because people can avoid paying the tax.
My column #ThePoint
thepoint.com.au/news/251213
The ALP does it.
The AFR criticises the ALP for weakening the policy because people can avoid paying the tax.
My column #ThePoint
thepoint.com.au/news/251213
The rich get tax advice; the poor get lectures: super tax saga lays bare a skewed system
A new report on the amount of revenue expected to be raised by the changes to superannuation tax on balances over $3m highlights yet again how the tax system is weighted in favour of the rich and that...
thepoint.com.au
December 12, 2025 at 11:04 PM
The ALP need to realise they will be criticised whatever they do, so how about do things that are good? And do things to please those who voted for you not those who never will.
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We know Peter Hesegth is stupid. But it appears POS MARLES is even more stupid for believing and paying for the Nuke Subs that will be obsolete before they even hit the sea. @albomp.bsky.social @senatorwong.bsky.social Ditch AUKUS QUAD and cancel Nuke Subs NOW NOW and NOW!!!
December 13, 2025 at 12:49 AM
We know Peter Hesegth is stupid. But it appears POS MARLES is even more stupid for believing and paying for the Nuke Subs that will be obsolete before they even hit the sea. @albomp.bsky.social @senatorwong.bsky.social Ditch AUKUS QUAD and cancel Nuke Subs NOW NOW and NOW!!!
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Been rather dispiriting how much ink has been spilled by the gallery on MP expenses, while the report into mutual obligations has been pretty much ignored. @amyremeikis.bsky.social is on it #ThePoint (what is The Point? It’s not news, but it SHOULD be)
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
The welfare system isn’t just on fire, it’s burning out of control
The problem with having pattern recognition is that you can always see the fires before they start. Governments are a bit like that, too. It’s not that they don’t see the fire before the smoke, it’s...
thepoint.com.au
December 13, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Been rather dispiriting how much ink has been spilled by the gallery on MP expenses, while the report into mutual obligations has been pretty much ignored. @amyremeikis.bsky.social is on it #ThePoint (what is The Point? It’s not news, but it SHOULD be)
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
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Since the Gaza ceasefire was declared on October 10, Israel has violated the agreement with near-daily attacks, killing at least 383 Palestinians and injuring 1,002.
In total, Israel’s genocidal war has killed at least 70,373 people and wounded 171,079.
#Infograph
In total, Israel’s genocidal war has killed at least 70,373 people and wounded 171,079.
#Infograph
December 11, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Since the Gaza ceasefire was declared on October 10, Israel has violated the agreement with near-daily attacks, killing at least 383 Palestinians and injuring 1,002.
In total, Israel’s genocidal war has killed at least 70,373 people and wounded 171,079.
#Infograph
In total, Israel’s genocidal war has killed at least 70,373 people and wounded 171,079.
#Infograph
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www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Social media account ban is a practical and proportionate means of pursuing the legitimate purpose of protecting kids’ health and wellbeing; just like laws restricting teenagers’ access to some movies and video games that sometimes have a bit of political content
Social media account ban is a practical and proportionate means of pursuing the legitimate purpose of protecting kids’ health and wellbeing; just like laws restricting teenagers’ access to some movies and video games that sometimes have a bit of political content
Will Australia’s social media ban survive a high court challenge from two teenagers? Most likely – here’s why | Luke Beck
The under-16s ban is a pragmatic first step in trying to reduce the potential harm on young people of addictive products. It is not undermining the democratic process
www.theguardian.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:22 AM
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Social media account ban is a practical and proportionate means of pursuing the legitimate purpose of protecting kids’ health and wellbeing; just like laws restricting teenagers’ access to some movies and video games that sometimes have a bit of political content
Social media account ban is a practical and proportionate means of pursuing the legitimate purpose of protecting kids’ health and wellbeing; just like laws restricting teenagers’ access to some movies and video games that sometimes have a bit of political content
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They're here!
Some of you already got your orders in, which I'll be packing and sending today. For the rest of you, order by Thursday 18 for the best chance of receiving them before Christmas.
www.cathywilcox.com.au/shop/50-year...
www.cathywilcox.com.au/shop/beverly...
Some of you already got your orders in, which I'll be packing and sending today. For the rest of you, order by Thursday 18 for the best chance of receiving them before Christmas.
www.cathywilcox.com.au/shop/50-year...
www.cathywilcox.com.au/shop/beverly...
December 12, 2025 at 12:03 AM
They're here!
Some of you already got your orders in, which I'll be packing and sending today. For the rest of you, order by Thursday 18 for the best chance of receiving them before Christmas.
www.cathywilcox.com.au/shop/50-year...
www.cathywilcox.com.au/shop/beverly...
Some of you already got your orders in, which I'll be packing and sending today. For the rest of you, order by Thursday 18 for the best chance of receiving them before Christmas.
www.cathywilcox.com.au/shop/50-year...
www.cathywilcox.com.au/shop/beverly...
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"Australia passes a shameful milestone: over one million children now living in poverty" #ThePoint
thepoint.com.au/news/251212-...
thepoint.com.au/news/251212-...
Australia passes a shameful milestone: over one million children now living in poverty
For all the focus on inflation, interest rates and cost-of-living pressures this year, the nation quietly passed a shameful milestone in 2025, ensuring a bleak Christmas for more Australian families t...
thepoint.com.au
December 11, 2025 at 10:45 PM
"Australia passes a shameful milestone: over one million children now living in poverty" #ThePoint
thepoint.com.au/news/251212-...
thepoint.com.au/news/251212-...
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The Crisafulli government has officially dropped all renewable energy targets. The LNP is promising Queenslanders an energy system cost reduction of $26b to 2035 with coal generated power. Qld is no longer committed to national emissions abatement. #qldpol reneweconomy.com.au?p=242212
reneweconomy.com.au
December 11, 2025 at 11:56 PM
The Crisafulli government has officially dropped all renewable energy targets. The LNP is promising Queenslanders an energy system cost reduction of $26b to 2035 with coal generated power. Qld is no longer committed to national emissions abatement. #qldpol reneweconomy.com.au?p=242212
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Responsible economic management is the hallmark of this Albanese Government.
In contrast, the Coalition is hopelessly divided, recklessly divisive and a danger to our economy.
In contrast, the Coalition is hopelessly divided, recklessly divisive and a danger to our economy.
December 12, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Responsible economic management is the hallmark of this Albanese Government.
In contrast, the Coalition is hopelessly divided, recklessly divisive and a danger to our economy.
In contrast, the Coalition is hopelessly divided, recklessly divisive and a danger to our economy.
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I dumped Facebook back in 2015. It was discovered that "META" provided Russia election rich data via Cambridge Analytics. Russians used that data to target voters and get Trump elected. Fancy Bear a Russian hacker group hacked the DNC emails in 2015. FCK FACEBOOK
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
Meta shuts down global accounts linked to abortion advice and queer content
More than 50 organisations report sites being restricted or removed, with abortion hotlines blocked and posts showing non-explicit nudity triggering warnings
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2025 at 4:08 PM
I dumped Facebook back in 2015. It was discovered that "META" provided Russia election rich data via Cambridge Analytics. Russians used that data to target voters and get Trump elected. Fancy Bear a Russian hacker group hacked the DNC emails in 2015. FCK FACEBOOK
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
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According to the current #auspol media frenzy, @australianlabor.bsky.social is the only party in the history of the world that has elected representatives who have taken advantage of travel expenses - or is it just their turn for pearl-clutching and faux outrage on the community’s behalf?
December 12, 2025 at 2:36 AM
According to the current #auspol media frenzy, @australianlabor.bsky.social is the only party in the history of the world that has elected representatives who have taken advantage of travel expenses - or is it just their turn for pearl-clutching and faux outrage on the community’s behalf?
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Crisafulli government sides with council against homeless. Supreme court is hearing from Moreton Bay council, which destroyed camps in April, against a human rights challenge. The Qld A-G Deb Frecklington was represented by the solicitor-general. #qldpol www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Destroyed homeless tents were not 'homes', council tells court
The City of Moreton Bay council has told the Supreme Court that homeless tents it destroyed were not "homes" and the human right to a home was not violated.
www.abc.net.au
December 11, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Crisafulli government sides with council against homeless. Supreme court is hearing from Moreton Bay council, which destroyed camps in April, against a human rights challenge. The Qld A-G Deb Frecklington was represented by the solicitor-general. #qldpol www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
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December 10, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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Justice Louise Taylor argues that Australian law still falls short in recognising the lasting effects of Indigenous dispossession – from native title to sentencing, writes Andrew Fraser. #IndigenousJustice #Mabo #AustralianLaw #TruthTelling #auslaw
Judge says law still failing to see "deeper truth" of dispossession
An ACT Supreme Court judge has confronted the limits of native title and criminal sentencing, arguing the law still falls short of reckoning with Indigenous dispossession.
johnmenadue.com
December 10, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Justice Louise Taylor argues that Australian law still falls short in recognising the lasting effects of Indigenous dispossession – from native title to sentencing, writes Andrew Fraser. #IndigenousJustice #Mabo #AustralianLaw #TruthTelling #auslaw
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womensagenda.com.au/latest/from-...
Harm to women
Harm to women
From violence to sexism, the manosphere is doing real-world harm
Manosphere content influences young men, spreads harmful ideas about women, and creates risks for schools, work and relationships.
womensagenda.com.au
December 11, 2025 at 3:37 AM
womensagenda.com.au/latest/from-...
Harm to women
Harm to women
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What happens when a government erases the evidence? Under Trump, the EPA is removing proof of human-caused climate change from its own websites, writes Stephen Prager. #ClimateCrisis #ClimateScience #EPA #Transparency
Deleting climate science: the Trump EPA rewrites the causes of warming
The Trump administration has removed references to human-caused climate change and key scientific data from EPA websites, alarming climate scientists and health experts.
johnmenadue.com
December 10, 2025 at 11:01 PM
What happens when a government erases the evidence? Under Trump, the EPA is removing proof of human-caused climate change from its own websites, writes Stephen Prager. #ClimateCrisis #ClimateScience #EPA #Transparency