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Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 1d

Today, Russian dictator, war criminal and international terrorist Putin turns 74. He now definitely has one year less left to live.

When Putin invaded Ukraine, did he think this would become his last war? Of course not. He has plans that go way beyond Ukraine.

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Reuters @reuters.com · 14h

French PM Lecornu to make an address at 9.30 am local time reut.rs/4q06yPf

French PM Lecornu to make an address at 9.30 am local time

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu will make a speech at 9:30 a.m. (0730 GMT) on Wednesday in the courtyard at the Matignon Palace, his office said in a statement.

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RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 14h

Recent drone incidents and other airspace violations show Europe is facing hybrid warfare to which it must respond with measures that go beyond traditional defence, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said

EU needs response to hybrid warfare threats - EU chief

Recent drone incidents and other airspace violations show Europe is facing hybrid warfare to which it must respond with measures that go beyond traditional defence, EU Commission President Ursula von ...

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Glen @gergyl.bsky.social · 14h

The Senate has the power to jail her for contempt. AFAIK it never has, and won't

stranger @strangerous.bsky.social · 18h

Home Affairs Sec Stephanie Foster exposed as overly determined Not to Answer & take things ‘on notice’

Shoebridge “You’re taking on notice your failure to answer on notice, Q’s I asked u on notice, about Q’s that u responded on notice, to answers u haven’t given on notice”🤯ffs #Estimates

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Declassified UK @declassifieduk.org · 14h

❗️ First footage of UK-contracted spy plane taking off from Cyprus in aid of Israeli intelligence 👇

www.declassifieduk.org/gaza-spy-pla...

Gaza spy plane spotted leaving UK air base on Cyprus

Exclusive: Declassified captures first footage of an American spy plane taking off from a Royal Air Force base bound for Gaza.

www.declassifieduk.org

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 14h

Israel attacks and intercepts another convoy of Gaza-bound boats, according to the Freedom Flotilla Coalition.

No letup in Israeli attacks on Gaza as ceasefire talks enter third day

Israel attacks and intercepts another convoy of Gaza-bound boats, according to the Freedom Flotilla Coalition.

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Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 1d

‼️According to calculations made by OSINT researchers, the amount of Russian tanks in decent condition remaining in storage is ZERO.

◾️1656 are in "poor" condition (about 60% of them probably cannot be restored).
◾️1231 Russian tanks are in "worse" condition, according to the researchers.

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Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 1d

Ukrainian Defenders from the 63rd Mechanized Brigade captured a 22-year-old Indian who fought on the Russian side.

Majothi shared that he came to Russia to study at a university, and at some point was sentenced to seven years in a Russian prison on drug-related charges.

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ABC News Bot (unofficial) @abcnewsbot.bsky.social · 16h

The SA government has never formally requested that the Commonwealth declare the algal bloom a "national disaster", a senior bureaucrat has told a parliamentary inquiry — despite a state minister "advocating" for such a response three months ago.

Algal 'disaster' request never formally made, bloom chief tells inquiry

The SA government has never formally requested that the Commonwealth declare the algal bloom a "national disaster", a senior bureaucrat has told a parliamentary inquiry — despite a state minister "advocating" for such a response three months ago.

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Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 1d

Reports have appeared about an explosion at the railway in Leningrad region of Russia that caused a train with military cargo to go off rails.

Russian authorities deny everything and have turned off mobile Internet connection in the area.

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ABC News Bot (unofficial) @abcnewsbot.bsky.social · 16h

The City of Melbourne is set to vote on a new plan that would see more privately owned CCTV cameras feeding into the city's security network and staff able to access the footage to investigate local law breaches.

Melbourne council staff to be given surveillance powers under draft plans

The City of Melbourne is set to vote on a new plan that would see more privately owned CCTV cameras feeding into the city's security network and staff able to access the footage to investigate local law breaches.

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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 14h

📚 EXCERPT: In 2002, an online database was set up allowing birdwatchers to record their species observations. It is now a vast resource, shaping scientific research.

👉 theconversation.com/the-rem...

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Michael Dowling aka MeckeringBoy @meckeringboy.bsky.social · 14h

“For a gov promising more transparency, the withholding of the doc written shortly after May election by the Dept of Climate Change, Energy, Environment & Water is puzzling. But then again, analysis by Centre for Public Integrity showed secrecy has increased under Labor compared with Morrison gov.”

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Wayne @shakesfirst.bsky.social · 15h

Come on @naughtydog.com. You guys owe the bandicoot a little help. Even just to link the video.
youtube.com/shorts/BEsUN...

Help Save The Eastern Barred Bandicoot!

YouTube video by Conservation Volunteers Australia

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 22h

I'm never actually going to need to write another comment piece again am I?

The right wing shit rags are just going to keep recruiting for us.

Folks - want a better country?

Join.greenparty.org.uk

The party even more dangerous than Starmers labour - UK's answer to Putin's communists

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Michael Dowling aka MeckeringBoy @meckeringboy.bsky.social · 14h

“…move to protect children from coal, oil & gas propaganda in Victorian public schools.

Education Minister Ben Carroll has confirmed that the Department of Education will review its sponsorship and advertising policies to ensure they “consider climate change where relevant…”

Stop Climate criminals

Penny Tangey @pennytangey.bsky.social · 1d

I am very pleased to hear this. I will be writing and encouraging others to as well.

Comms Declare @commsdeclare.bsky.social · 1d

There’s hope in Victoria for a ban on these sponsors. Pls email the Education minister commsdeclare.org/2025/10/07/v...

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goldingcartoons.bsky.social @goldingcartoons.bsky.social · 14h

Optus sent two emails to an incorrect address at the Department of Communications, alerting it of the Triple Zero outage on September 18
www.theage.com.au/politics/fed...

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Aussie Moths @wa-moths.bsky.social · 14h

From @theconversation.com - What’s the difference between moths and butterflies?

#mothsmatter #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera
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What’s the difference between moths and butterflies? Look at their antennae

With the warmer weather come more of these fluttering insects – which can be easily confused with each other.

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Barbara Pocock @barbarapocock.bsky.social · 14h

Bloody hell don’t these massive contract bids💰 provide for a proofread/reference check?? Just so bloody, unbelievably shoddy. www.afr.com/rear-window/...

KPMG corrects its own phantom reference

Deloitte isn’t the only big four firm slipping up on its citations, though it’s still the only one blaming the robots.

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onion person @junlper.beer · 20h

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stranger @strangerous.bsky.social · 21h

David Pocock asks Don Farrell some serious questions about why the govt has not implemented an important recommendation from the #RobodebtRC.
Farrell caught playing on his phone, not even paying attention.🙄 Pocock hasn’t the patience to try again & moves on. #Estimates

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Nick Langley @nicklangley.bsky.social · 1d

"Nathan Gill’s bribery conviction is more than a scandal for a former MEP as it provides direct proof that Russian-tied payments bought influence in Farage’s inner circle at the very moment the Brexit Party was on the ascent."

searchlightmagazine.com/2025/10/refo...

Reform's Russian 'asset' - the Kremlin shadow over Nigel Farage | Searchlight

Nathan Gill - Russian asset On 26 September, former Welsh Brexit Party MEP and Reform UK official Nathan Gill pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey to eight coun ...

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Nino Bucci @ninobucci.bsky.social · 15h

The coroner told the NT government in 2007 to keep a database about maintenance in public housing. It didn’t listen.

www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Death of three-year-old boy in social housing fire could have been caused by faulty electrical wiring, inquest hears

Inquest is hearing evidence about the 2023 death of Mitchell Thomas at Larapinta in Alice Springs

www.theguardian.com

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Ayman Makarem @aymanmak.bsky.social · 1d

2 years of full-scale genocide.

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RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 15h

Gaza-bound aid vessel with Irish citizens on board reported 'intercepted' by Israeli forces

Gaza-bound aid flotilla says several boats intercepted

The organisers of a new Gaza-bound aid flotilla said the Israeli army has intercepted at least three of its boats.

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