Susan Andrews
@susanmandrews.bsky.social
Observer of people and politics, lover of #rugby, fine #art, #food, #wine and words
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Just love Grace Tame. And now watch the Murdoch stable of toadies and arselickers line up to blame Albo for this heinous insult to The Great Man.
Grace Tame makes statement at PM’s Australian of the Year function with ‘f--- Murdoch’ T-shirt
The former Australian of the Year has taken a swipe at Rupert Murdoch, saying the media mogul has “ruined the planet”.
www.smh.com.au
January 25, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Just love Grace Tame. And now watch the Murdoch stable of toadies and arselickers line up to blame Albo for this heinous insult to The Great Man.
Saturday morning smiling.
‘The Gina Rinehart Year 9 Science Prize for Boys goes to David Littleproud for building a functioning nuclear reactor out of toilet rolls, pipe cleaners and Slime. Well done David.
Mr Taylor, our Head of Maths, will now present you with your award’
Mr Taylor, our Head of Maths, will now present you with your award’
December 13, 2024 at 10:21 PM
Saturday morning smiling.
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December 8, 2024 at 3:42 AM
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This burn is epic. 🔥
December 8, 2024 at 1:00 AM
This burn is epic. 🔥
In a class of her own 🌟
Maddison #Levi is the World #Rugby Women’s Sevens Player of the Year 👏
#Aussie7s #WorldRugbyAwards
Maddison #Levi is the World #Rugby Women’s Sevens Player of the Year 👏
#Aussie7s #WorldRugbyAwards
November 24, 2024 at 11:55 PM
In a class of her own 🌟
Maddison #Levi is the World #Rugby Women’s Sevens Player of the Year 👏
#Aussie7s #WorldRugbyAwards
Maddison #Levi is the World #Rugby Women’s Sevens Player of the Year 👏
#Aussie7s #WorldRugbyAwards
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Port Adelaide’s youthful exuberance blows winds of change through AFLW | Martin Pegan
Port Adelaide’s youthful exuberance blows winds of change through AFLW | Martin Pegan
A new wave of talent has built momentum heading into Saturday’s preliminary final with a shock grand final appearance in touching distance
The AFLW continues to be, for better or worse, a hotbed of trials and tribulations. The compressed fixture is the latest experiment to be scrapped after one season, while a first night grand final is a bold addition to come next weekend. Yet on the field, familiarity walks a fine line with predictability.
That was until this season’s surprise packet Port Adelaide showed that strong winds of change are finally blowing, as the brash upstarts surged past a battle-hardened Hawthorn to snatch a thrilling one-point semi-final victory. After booting 4.6 to 1.1 in the final term to overcome the biggest three-quarter time deficit in AFLW history, the Power now meet the ruthless and undefeated Kangaroos in stifling conditions on Saturday afternoon. The winner will then have the opportunity to dethrone an AFLW heavyweight on the grandest stage.
Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2024 at 4:24 AM
Port Adelaide’s youthful exuberance blows winds of change through AFLW | Martin Pegan
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There is widespread support for banning gambling ads on free-to-air media. The main objection is free-to-air networks can’t afford to lose the $$.
As @amyremeikis.bsky.social explains, there's a simple solution. A 2% levy on gambling revenue could more than replace all the lost ad income. #auspol
As @amyremeikis.bsky.social explains, there's a simple solution. A 2% levy on gambling revenue could more than replace all the lost ad income. #auspol
November 22, 2024 at 2:01 AM
There is widespread support for banning gambling ads on free-to-air media. The main objection is free-to-air networks can’t afford to lose the $$.
As @amyremeikis.bsky.social explains, there's a simple solution. A 2% levy on gambling revenue could more than replace all the lost ad income. #auspol
As @amyremeikis.bsky.social explains, there's a simple solution. A 2% levy on gambling revenue could more than replace all the lost ad income. #auspol
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some personal reflections on independents, the new electoral laws — financial gerrymandering — and my role within the movement:
[email protected] is not a billionaire. But there are actual billionaires “crawling all over our democracy”, who won’t be curtailed by Labor’s donor reforms.
I spoke to Holmes à Court about how the changes hurt new entrants, and why that’s bad for democracy:
www.crikey.com.au/2024/11/21/s...
I spoke to Holmes à Court about how the changes hurt new entrants, and why that’s bad for democracy:
www.crikey.com.au/2024/11/21/s...
Simon Holmes à Court on Climate 200, donation reforms and why Kerry Stokes wields more power than he does
Labor’s electoral reforms are framed around diluting the influence of Simon Holmes à Court. But the Climate 200 founder says this will only cut the legs out from under independent challengers.
www.crikey.com.au
November 21, 2024 at 1:41 PM
some personal reflections on independents, the new electoral laws — financial gerrymandering — and my role within the movement:
INCREDIBLE! 🎾🇦🇺
Thanasi Kokkinakis won a three-set thriller — saving FOUR match points and prevailing in a THIRTY-POINT tiebreak — to help Australia beat the USA in the Davis Cup overnight, propelling Australia through to the semi-finals of the tournament.
Read more at ABC News: ab.co/3V5le1L
Thanasi Kokkinakis won a three-set thriller — saving FOUR match points and prevailing in a THIRTY-POINT tiebreak — to help Australia beat the USA in the Davis Cup overnight, propelling Australia through to the semi-finals of the tournament.
Read more at ABC News: ab.co/3V5le1L
Kokkinakis, doubles duo stun US to put Australia into Davis Cup semifinals
Wins for Thanasi Kokkinakis and the doubles duo of Matt Ebden and Jordan Thompson power Australia past USA into the Davis Cup semi-finals.
ab.co
November 22, 2024 at 12:02 AM
INCREDIBLE! 🎾🇦🇺
Thanasi Kokkinakis won a three-set thriller — saving FOUR match points and prevailing in a THIRTY-POINT tiebreak — to help Australia beat the USA in the Davis Cup overnight, propelling Australia through to the semi-finals of the tournament.
Read more at ABC News: ab.co/3V5le1L
Thanasi Kokkinakis won a three-set thriller — saving FOUR match points and prevailing in a THIRTY-POINT tiebreak — to help Australia beat the USA in the Davis Cup overnight, propelling Australia through to the semi-finals of the tournament.
Read more at ABC News: ab.co/3V5le1L
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Amid intense scrutiny of allegations of sexual misconduct, Matt Gaetz withdraws from consideration to be US attorney general after he was nominated by Donald Trump.
Matt Gaetz withdraws from consideration to be Trump’s attorney general
Gaetz’s withdrawal comes amid intense scrutiny of allegations of sexual misconduct against cabinet nominee
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2024 at 9:49 PM
Amid intense scrutiny of allegations of sexual misconduct, Matt Gaetz withdraws from consideration to be US attorney general after he was nominated by Donald Trump.
All Blacks veterans Sam Cane and TJ Perenara will be given a send-off against Italy after Scott Robertson named a strong 23.
Italy have NEVER beaten New Zealand in 17 attempts.
Italy have NEVER beaten New Zealand in 17 attempts.
All Blacks say arrivederci: Cane and Perenara bid farewell as Razor names powerful side to face Italy
All Blacks veterans Sam Cane and TJ Perenara will say farewell to representative rugby when they face Italy on Sunday in Turin. Cane will…
www.theroar.com.au
November 21, 2024 at 12:25 PM
All Blacks veterans Sam Cane and TJ Perenara will be given a send-off against Italy after Scott Robertson named a strong 23.
Italy have NEVER beaten New Zealand in 17 attempts.
Italy have NEVER beaten New Zealand in 17 attempts.
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Still flabbergasted over the deputy Liberal party leader so casually saying supporting the ongoing genocide in Gaza was necessary to ensure an ongoing relationship with the United States. Essentially that the deaths of thousands of children is OK because it'll make the US happy.
November 20, 2024 at 11:17 PM
Still flabbergasted over the deputy Liberal party leader so casually saying supporting the ongoing genocide in Gaza was necessary to ensure an ongoing relationship with the United States. Essentially that the deaths of thousands of children is OK because it'll make the US happy.
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Jim Chalmers has just done the Coalitions heads in. Make the future fund invest in the future of Australians, is too much for them.
They thought it was their slush fund for the future.
They thought it was their slush fund for the future.
November 21, 2024 at 12:13 AM
Jim Chalmers has just done the Coalitions heads in. Make the future fund invest in the future of Australians, is too much for them.
They thought it was their slush fund for the future.
They thought it was their slush fund for the future.
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More inclusive and accepting, more politically active, but also lonelier and less satisfied, younger Australians seem more different to their parents and grandparents than ever before.
www.crikey.com.au/2024/11/20/l...
www.crikey.com.au/2024/11/20/l...
Lonelier, unhappier but more welcoming: Younger Australians are a different people altogether
The divide between younger and older Australians is stark on a number of issues — perhaps most of all on how they feel about Australia and who is welcome here.
www.crikey.com.au
November 20, 2024 at 9:50 PM
More inclusive and accepting, more politically active, but also lonelier and less satisfied, younger Australians seem more different to their parents and grandparents than ever before.
www.crikey.com.au/2024/11/20/l...
www.crikey.com.au/2024/11/20/l...
Kerevi has been suspended for 3 weeks, reduced to 2 with tackle school. #wallabies #rugby
November 20, 2024 at 9:32 AM
Kerevi has been suspended for 3 weeks, reduced to 2 with tackle school. #wallabies #rugby
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November 20, 2024 at 2:05 AM
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Yep, Australia is doubling down on new gas projects, new coal mines & new subsidies for fossil fuels…story doesn’t mention that though. Australia is the worlds third largest fossil fuel exporter…but boy our international PR is good…pity PR wont save the planet
November 20, 2024 at 4:46 AM
Yep, Australia is doubling down on new gas projects, new coal mines & new subsidies for fossil fuels…story doesn’t mention that though. Australia is the worlds third largest fossil fuel exporter…but boy our international PR is good…pity PR wont save the planet
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Congratulations @cathywilcox.bsky.social for picking up the Walkley for Cartoon Of The Year ♥️♥️♥️
November 19, 2024 at 8:42 AM
Congratulations @cathywilcox.bsky.social for picking up the Walkley for Cartoon Of The Year ♥️♥️♥️
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At the time Chris Masters had to heavily edit his original draft to get ‘Jonestown’ published.
It was still an eye-opener for many.
I wonder if Chris is ready to pull the trigger on the original version once Gloria’s trial is complete?
It was still an eye-opener for many.
I wonder if Chris is ready to pull the trigger on the original version once Gloria’s trial is complete?
Published in 2006, a brilliant book from the inimitable Chris Masters. Still in print. Highly recommended. I think ABC Four Corners did a "Jonestown" episode by Chris Masters around the same time. May be worth looking up if it hasn't been destroyed. #ThePowerAndTheMythOfAlanJones
November 19, 2024 at 6:39 AM
At the time Chris Masters had to heavily edit his original draft to get ‘Jonestown’ published.
It was still an eye-opener for many.
I wonder if Chris is ready to pull the trigger on the original version once Gloria’s trial is complete?
It was still an eye-opener for many.
I wonder if Chris is ready to pull the trigger on the original version once Gloria’s trial is complete?
Nominees revealed for World Rugby #Awards 2024 | World #Rugby www.world.rugby/news/972030?... #rugby via worldrugby
Latest News | World Rugby
The latest World Rugby news, including about the World Rankings, Tournaments, Player Welfare and the Laws of the Game
www.world.rugby
November 19, 2024 at 6:18 AM
Nominees revealed for World Rugby #Awards 2024 | World #Rugby www.world.rugby/news/972030?... #rugby via worldrugby
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Tony Abbott begins drafting another character reference chaser.com.au/general-news...
Tony Abbott begins drafting another character reference – The Chaser
"Not again"
chaser.com.au
November 18, 2024 at 3:21 AM
Tony Abbott begins drafting another character reference chaser.com.au/general-news...