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Laura Bassett

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The nurses are pissed

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Let us not forget, it was the same administration that reduced us to wearing trash bags as protective gear while we watched the hospital go up in flames around us during the pandemic that just murdered one of our own on the streets in broad daylight. As a nurse & as a person, I will never forgive. I will never forget. I will never back down. This was never about border control.
This is about total control.
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January 25, 2026 at 4:48 AM

Ookie

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www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...

Hanson fails to declare interests including company tied to ‘anti-woke’ movie

The Queensland senator, whose One Nation party is riding high in the polls, has undeclared involvement in three companies.

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January 25, 2026 at 8:07 PM

Ookie

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Sign the Petition

Create an Australian Long Weekend: Move the Public Holiday from Jan 26

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January 24, 2026 at 12:01 AM

Ookie

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goodreadingmagazine.com.au/article/proc...

Processed: How the processed meat industry is killing us with the food we love - Lucie Morris-Marr - Good Reading Magazine

They're totally delicious. We love crispy bacon with our eggs for breakfast, ham sandwiches for lunch and snags on election day. Lucie Morris-Marr's family was

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January 14, 2026 at 11:53 PM

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The Cathy Wilcox

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Few words.
My @smh @theage cartoon

January 12, 2026 at 10:56 PM

Ookie

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www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...

Our Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese’s, speech to the United Nations. A Prime Minister of whom, all Australians can be proud.

Albanese addresses UN on climate, Gaza and a security council bid

The prime minister uses his UN speech to talk up Australia's emissions plan after Donald Trump called climate change a "con job", and confirms Australia is still seeking a temporary seat on the body's...

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September 26, 2025 at 9:27 PM

Ookie

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substack.com/@writesbrigh...

Sam Bright (@writesbright)

Nigel Farage was royally skewered in Congress today by Democrat Jamie Raskin and you all need to watch it 👇🏻

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September 4, 2025 at 9:06 PM

Ookie

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www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...

Indigenous runner Charlie Maher grateful for historic marathon feat

Charlie Maher has become the first Indigenous man to complete all seven major marathons in the world.

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September 3, 2025 at 9:12 PM

Ookie

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Elaine Searle
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Elaine Searle | Substack

I like to learn. Click to read Elaine Searle, a Substack publication. Launched 4 months ago.

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August 28, 2025 at 9:15 PM

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Dr Sophie Scamps MP

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With a population of 2m people on the brink of famine, Australia, along with other like minded countries, should employ further diplomatic levers to help drive the resumption of full humanitarian aid being safely provided to the people of Gaza, the release of all hostages and an immediate ceasefire.

June 12, 2025 at 4:22 AM