Eric Olthwaite's Strayan Cousin
@olthwaiteeric.bsky.social
A bit boring
Interests: Precipitation, shovels, black puddings
Relationship: Enid Bag, it's complicated
Work History: Bank robber, Mayor ⸸💉x6 #auspol
Interests: Precipitation, shovels, black puddings
Relationship: Enid Bag, it's complicated
Work History: Bank robber, Mayor ⸸💉x6 #auspol
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The parliamentary year is done, which means the blog is down until it returns on Feb 3. Thank you to everyone who has joined this little project - it has meant the world to have your support. Please - take care of you. It's only going to get more unhinged next year x
November 27, 2025 at 5:36 AM
The parliamentary year is done, which means the blog is down until it returns on Feb 3. Thank you to everyone who has joined this little project - it has meant the world to have your support. Please - take care of you. It's only going to get more unhinged next year x
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The modern Liberal party doesn't have a great relationship with facts, but it's simple:
When Coal breaks down, your bill goes up.
When Coal breaks down, your bill goes up.
November 27, 2025 at 2:32 AM
The modern Liberal party doesn't have a great relationship with facts, but it's simple:
When Coal breaks down, your bill goes up.
When Coal breaks down, your bill goes up.
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If you wonder why we have been banging on about how the LNP are utterly irrelevant to govt policy, just look at today's deal on the EPBC Act.
We really do not need to care about what Sussan Ley thinks
live.thepoint.com.au
We really do not need to care about what Sussan Ley thinks
live.thepoint.com.au
The Point Live: Labor and Greens to pass environment laws today, Nationals pretend to care about Barnaby Joyce's future
Labor wants a political win and wants its environment legislation pushed through, even if it means sitting on Friday to do it, while the Nationals are pretending to care about Barnaby Joyce's potentia...
live.thepoint.com.au
November 27, 2025 at 1:18 AM
If you wonder why we have been banging on about how the LNP are utterly irrelevant to govt policy, just look at today's deal on the EPBC Act.
We really do not need to care about what Sussan Ley thinks
live.thepoint.com.au
We really do not need to care about what Sussan Ley thinks
live.thepoint.com.au
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These are diabolical pollution numbers that suggest we are on track for cataclysmic climate change.
48% is a country mile away from the 62% emissions reduction that Labor promised.
48% is a country mile away from the 62% emissions reduction that Labor promised.
November 27, 2025 at 1:31 AM
These are diabolical pollution numbers that suggest we are on track for cataclysmic climate change.
48% is a country mile away from the 62% emissions reduction that Labor promised.
48% is a country mile away from the 62% emissions reduction that Labor promised.
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Garry Kasparov at Halifax Security Forum:
"For 4 years, Ukraine has been fighting for the whole of Europe. NATO was created to fight one war — not to go to Afghanistan, not to go to Syria — one war: to save free Europe from Russian aggression.
"For 4 years, Ukraine has been fighting for the whole of Europe. NATO was created to fight one war — not to go to Afghanistan, not to go to Syria — one war: to save free Europe from Russian aggression.
November 26, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Garry Kasparov at Halifax Security Forum:
"For 4 years, Ukraine has been fighting for the whole of Europe. NATO was created to fight one war — not to go to Afghanistan, not to go to Syria — one war: to save free Europe from Russian aggression.
"For 4 years, Ukraine has been fighting for the whole of Europe. NATO was created to fight one war — not to go to Afghanistan, not to go to Syria — one war: to save free Europe from Russian aggression.
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because bluesky is not well served by news or govt agencies - here is a map of just some of the 150 plus bushfires and other incidents in NSW right now
last update: 550pm
last update: 550pm
November 26, 2025 at 7:38 AM
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The uniparty unite ✊
Sadly, they cut a deal with the Libs to indeed rush this through
November 26, 2025 at 5:18 AM
The uniparty unite ✊
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The Northern Territory has enacted widespread cuts to free legal representation, leaving children as young as 10 to represent themselves in court, reports Russell Marks. satpa.pe/prYHzFX
NT cuts legal aid for anyone out of custody
The Northern Territory has made widespread cuts to free legal representation, leaving children as young as 10 to represent themselves in court.
satpa.pe
November 26, 2025 at 3:46 AM
The Northern Territory has enacted widespread cuts to free legal representation, leaving children as young as 10 to represent themselves in court, reports Russell Marks. satpa.pe/prYHzFX
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Labor has backflipped on its 2022 election promise to rebuild the public sector with its intentions to slash 5% of spending off the public service. If Labor wants to tighten the public purse then rein in overspending on consultancy firms instead of cutting the public service.
November 25, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Labor has backflipped on its 2022 election promise to rebuild the public sector with its intentions to slash 5% of spending off the public service. If Labor wants to tighten the public purse then rein in overspending on consultancy firms instead of cutting the public service.
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How ludicrous for Labor to cut $5 billion in public services during a cost of living crisis. Every six months the government pays around $5b in Fuel Tax Credits to mining corporations to burn fossil fuels. If Labor is going to cut spending, cut handouts to fossil fuel barons.
November 25, 2025 at 11:45 PM
How ludicrous for Labor to cut $5 billion in public services during a cost of living crisis. Every six months the government pays around $5b in Fuel Tax Credits to mining corporations to burn fossil fuels. If Labor is going to cut spending, cut handouts to fossil fuel barons.
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Sometimes you have to call these One Nation attacks on migrants out for what they are 🤮
November 25, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Sometimes you have to call these One Nation attacks on migrants out for what they are 🤮
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www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
I haven't been able to get this out of my head all day...290.600 deportations, 65,140 people in detention . ....
I haven't been able to get this out of my head all day...290.600 deportations, 65,140 people in detention . ....
By the numbers: the latest ICE and CBP data on arrests, detentions and deportations in the US
The Guardian US reviewed figures from Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection since Trump’s inauguration
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:26 AM
www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
I haven't been able to get this out of my head all day...290.600 deportations, 65,140 people in detention . ....
I haven't been able to get this out of my head all day...290.600 deportations, 65,140 people in detention . ....
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"Vietnam has been hit by 14 typhoons this year. Five was the average a few decades ago. The rain from the past few days did not even come from a cyclone — but to add inundation on top of injury, a 15th major storm has just formed off the country’s south central coast."
Vietnam’s Year of Floods, Mud and Death
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:20 PM
"Vietnam has been hit by 14 typhoons this year. Five was the average a few decades ago. The rain from the past few days did not even come from a cyclone — but to add inundation on top of injury, a 15th major storm has just formed off the country’s south central coast."
November 25, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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Fascist Russia launching Kalibr cruise missiles from warships off the eastern Black Sea coast. Kyiv targeted by cruise, ballistic and aeroballistic missiles tonight, as well as Russian/Iranian Shahed attack drones.
November 25, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Fascist Russia launching Kalibr cruise missiles from warships off the eastern Black Sea coast. Kyiv targeted by cruise, ballistic and aeroballistic missiles tonight, as well as Russian/Iranian Shahed attack drones.
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Since taking power in May 2022 the @albomp.bsky.social gov has:
⚠️opened >46,000km2 for offshore Oil+Gas exploration
⚠️devised #FutureGasStrategy to 2050 & beyond
⚠️approved 31🤯 NEW/EXTENSION Coal+Gas projects
⚠️signed #BelemDeclaration with NO intention to change any of the above
C5, E2—any questions❓
⚠️opened >46,000km2 for offshore Oil+Gas exploration
⚠️devised #FutureGasStrategy to 2050 & beyond
⚠️approved 31🤯 NEW/EXTENSION Coal+Gas projects
⚠️signed #BelemDeclaration with NO intention to change any of the above
C5, E2—any questions❓
November 25, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Since taking power in May 2022 the @albomp.bsky.social gov has:
⚠️opened >46,000km2 for offshore Oil+Gas exploration
⚠️devised #FutureGasStrategy to 2050 & beyond
⚠️approved 31🤯 NEW/EXTENSION Coal+Gas projects
⚠️signed #BelemDeclaration with NO intention to change any of the above
C5, E2—any questions❓
⚠️opened >46,000km2 for offshore Oil+Gas exploration
⚠️devised #FutureGasStrategy to 2050 & beyond
⚠️approved 31🤯 NEW/EXTENSION Coal+Gas projects
⚠️signed #BelemDeclaration with NO intention to change any of the above
C5, E2—any questions❓
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I do appreciate that they've completely dropped the pretense.
Rep. Salazar on Venezuela: "We're about to go in ... we need to go in ... Venezuela for the American oil companies will be a field day"
November 24, 2025 at 10:21 PM
I do appreciate that they've completely dropped the pretense.
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And gas as LNG is 33% more climate damaging than coal: news.cornell.edu/stories/2024...
Liquefied natural gas carbon footprint is worse than coal | Cornell Chronicle
Liquefied natural gas leaves a carbon footprint that is 33% worse than coal, when processing and shipping are taken into account, according to a new Cornell study.
news.cornell.edu
November 24, 2025 at 9:47 PM
And gas as LNG is 33% more climate damaging than coal: news.cornell.edu/stories/2024...
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72% of Australians support a total ban on gambling ads.
It’s been 881 days since the Murphy Report recommended that Parliament ban gambling advertising.
30% of Australian children aged 12 to 17 gamble - they lose nearly $20 million every year.
It’s been 881 days since the Murphy Report recommended that Parliament ban gambling advertising.
30% of Australian children aged 12 to 17 gamble - they lose nearly $20 million every year.
Gambling ad ban would pass parliament with conscience vote, Labor MP says
Macarthur MP Mike Freelander believes the multi-partisan support for restricting gambling advertising means the reforms will "get there" eventually.
www.abc.net.au
November 24, 2025 at 9:48 PM
72% of Australians support a total ban on gambling ads.
It’s been 881 days since the Murphy Report recommended that Parliament ban gambling advertising.
30% of Australian children aged 12 to 17 gamble - they lose nearly $20 million every year.
It’s been 881 days since the Murphy Report recommended that Parliament ban gambling advertising.
30% of Australian children aged 12 to 17 gamble - they lose nearly $20 million every year.
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As Murray Watt’s home state of QLD wakes from vicious storms that wrought significant damage, he’s working with @albomp.bsky.social to ram through business-friendly faux environmental reforms.
Several decades ago CSIRO (which Labor is gutting) predicted these effects of climate change.
SHAME
#auspol
Several decades ago CSIRO (which Labor is gutting) predicted these effects of climate change.
SHAME
#auspol
November 24, 2025 at 10:29 PM
As Murray Watt’s home state of QLD wakes from vicious storms that wrought significant damage, he’s working with @albomp.bsky.social to ram through business-friendly faux environmental reforms.
Several decades ago CSIRO (which Labor is gutting) predicted these effects of climate change.
SHAME
#auspol
Several decades ago CSIRO (which Labor is gutting) predicted these effects of climate change.
SHAME
#auspol
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Let me remind Pauline Hanson & every racist loudmouth that the people you attack aren’t the threat, the colonisers were. Today, the largest migrant group is still the English.
Racism doesn’t survive the facts.
#auspol #RacismNotWelcome
Racism doesn’t survive the facts.
#auspol #RacismNotWelcome
Fun fact: Australia’s biggest migrant group isn’t from Asia or the Middle East.. it’s the English 🏴
964,000 born in England! More than India (916k), China (700k) or NZ (618k). So if anyone’s yelling “send them back,” better start with the Poms 🇬🇧😉 #auspol
www.abs.gov.au/statistics/p...
964,000 born in England! More than India (916k), China (700k) or NZ (618k). So if anyone’s yelling “send them back,” better start with the Poms 🇬🇧😉 #auspol
www.abs.gov.au/statistics/p...
Australia's population by country of birth, Jun 2024
Statistics on Australia's estimated resident population by country of birth
www.abs.gov.au
November 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Let me remind Pauline Hanson & every racist loudmouth that the people you attack aren’t the threat, the colonisers were. Today, the largest migrant group is still the English.
Racism doesn’t survive the facts.
#auspol #RacismNotWelcome
Racism doesn’t survive the facts.
#auspol #RacismNotWelcome
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Don't take it too slowly. Artificially inflated housing prices are starting to kill people.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Forget Wall Street, bitcoin and AI. Here's a real Aussie bubble
Amid global warnings of impending financial doom, APRA and the Reserve Bank are far more concerned about a home-grown bubble, one that's been taking in oxygen for almost three decades.
www.abc.net.au
November 24, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Don't take it too slowly. Artificially inflated housing prices are starting to kill people.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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Another day of the Anthony Albanese Disappointment Advent Calendar
The Albanese government has signed up to a commitment to phase out fossil fuels…and to achieve that goal….it says we need more fossil fuels…FFS
Climate denial is not confined to the hard right of Australian politics
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Climate denial is not confined to the hard right of Australian politics
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Australia’s gas bonanza is for corporate super-profits, not climate superheroes
The point.com.au
thepoint.com.au
November 24, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Another day of the Anthony Albanese Disappointment Advent Calendar