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Jane H @themothershipau.bsky.social · 1d

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The National Press Club shoots the messenger

The Club shows itself to be just another weak symbol of timidity, a gatekeeper of acceptable speech rather than a defender of free expression.

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Jane H @themothershipau.bsky.social · 1d

LOL
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Swarm of bugs halts play in India-Pakistan cricket clash

An insect invasion has brought play to a halt as India and Pakistan played out a drama-filled match in their women's World Cup clash.

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Jane H @themothershipau.bsky.social · 1d

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Surprisingly common moisturisers are best at managing scars

Australian researchers have evaluated which products commonly recommended for managing active scars are actually the best.

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Jane H @themothershipau.bsky.social · 1d

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Queen leads tributes after death of 'bonkbuster' author

British author Jilly Cooper, known for raunchy romances such as her books in The Rutshire Chronicles, has died at age 88.

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Jane H @themothershipau.bsky.social · 1d

Trump's MAGAts will love that! 😂
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Trump will talk to US Justice Dept about Maxwell pardon

Donald Trump has left the door open to a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted of helping convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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Jane H @themothershipau.bsky.social · 1d

Umm did any pundits consider that an increase in offerings might give buyers more choice, and therefore see prices soften a little? I mean 0.1% growth and you're acting like it's a bonfire.
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Australia’s housing market loses steam with prices falling in Sydney and Melbourne

More houses for sale in country’s two biggest cities in November than there were at this time of year since 2018

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Jane H @themothershipau.bsky.social · 1d

DCCEEW said the work had been outsourced because it did not have the “technical capacity” required. ?? So who did the tender process?? What "technical capacity" did they have?
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McKinsey paid $1.6m to ‘guide’ Australian climate policy despite working for fossil fuel companies

Firm disclosed its private sector work, Guardian Australia is told, but it is not known which clients were listed

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Jane H @themothershipau.bsky.social · 1d

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Cruising for a Bruising: Climate Conscience Man and Cruise Ships

Climate Conscious Man has never liked cruises. Even before he was climate-conscious, the idea of being trapped in a floating Westfield shopping centre filled him with dread. He doesn't like the fake g...

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Jane H @themothershipau.bsky.social · 1d

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The Gaza flotilla gives us hope because we can see SOMEONE is doing SOMETHING! | First Dog on the Moon

It reminds us of what people can do even though we have not (yet) stopped the genocide

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Jane H @themothershipau.bsky.social · 1d

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Bill the Bastard - Australia's Greatest Warhorse - Hilltops Connect

Local Hilltops sculptor Carl Valerius, dedicated years to crafting the detailed, life-sized sculpture of Bill: located in Harden Murrumburrah

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Jane H @themothershipau.bsky.social · 1d

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Jessica D. M. 🇺🇦 🇦🇺 🇨🇦 🇵🇦 🇬🇱 🪃 🟧 @jessicaperthwa.bsky.social · 1d

youtu.be/Bk2hUb1BnaM?.... This horse carried Five men, including the rider on his back after the four had seen their horses shot dead from under them. Bill saved their lives. His rider return to fight without those men, got shot in the leg and passed out, Bill took him back to base.

Bill The Bastard: WW1 Legendary Australian War Horse

YouTube video by THE WAR DIARY

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Dr Lindsay Tedds @lindsaytedds.bsky.social · 2d

Two weeks ago the PBO came out with the Economic and Fiscal update and release the graph on the left. What happens if you set the axis to 0 (as one should) and how it is historical context. That is the graph on the right (reproducing only the dark blue line because that is the numbers they gave).

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 2d

John Oliver: "If ICE can bother some guys at a roofing job, bystanders can bother ICE at their state-sanctioned kidnapping job."

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BOO-trous BOO-trous-Ghoulie @dlbowman76.com · 1d

There's a tale of a dead-eyed corporate zombie who has absolutely no regard for the welfare of others and has become utterly hell-bent on delivering a provably dangerous technology purely for personal profit.

And the other one wanted to smuggle Xenomorphs back to Earth.

Paul Reiser as "Carter Burke" from the film ALIENS.

Sam Altman, a pallid, dead-eyed white man making a gesture of emphasis with his left hand.

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The Desert Veteran @jkz12769.bsky.social · 2d

The Convicted FElon has finally united the people on one thing.
#ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 1d

Whoa! The shutdown’s ripple effect starting to hit.

Burbank Airport in LA County has no air traffic controllers on duty due to sick calls, last-minute day-off requests, and staffing shortages.

If you’re flying anywhere in the country, check for delays.

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 1d

NEW: "No career prosecutor was willing to present the case to a grand jury on Halligan's behalf." lol WONDER WHY! abcnews.go.com/US/special-c...

Ex-special counsel John Durham undercut case against James Comey in interview with prosecutors: Sources

John Durham, who investigated the Russia probe, told prosecutors probing James Comey that had been unable to uncover evidence supporting charges against him, sources say.

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Adam Parkhomenko @adamparkhomenko.bsky.social · 1d

Don’t give an inch

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 2d

Letting the health care tax credits expire would devastate American families — and we’re making that crystal clear by giving you the data.

We’ve built graphics showing how much costs would rise in every GOP district.

Let’s start with Mike Johnson (R-LA):

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 1d

I'm so sick of the casualness of their constant lying.

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 1d

Love this. Superbly done. Please send this far and wide. @donwinslow.bsky.social

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Selina @selinaaa1212.bsky.social · 1d

She's so beautiful GO LOOK AT HER

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Adam Parkhomenko @adamparkhomenko.bsky.social · 1d

There it is

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Kameron Hurley @kameronhurley.com · 1d

Trying to watch Untamed, which is an American murder show, and it reminds me why I don't watch a lot of American murder shows.

I don't like Americans 😆

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