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Gwenda
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Keep in touch with world issues, but time in the natural world can bring calm in a chaotic human world. Tigers is my football AFL team.
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The performative mourning driven by social media, was from blueprints sitting there in large conservative think-tanks like the Heritage Foundation, waiting to be deployed

The alleged outrage was at its core, manufactured recreational grief-bait

My latest in The Shot

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You’re being played – your part in the culture wars - The Shot
When Zack de la Rocha told you to rage against the machine, he didn’t mean take it literally. Agitprop. Fury bait. Yes, you feed it too.
theshot.net.au
September 25, 2025 at 4:02 AM
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Read @amyremeikis.bsky.social's excellent column on Charlie Kirk that The New Daily saw fit to take down here:

amyremeikis.substack.com/p/charlie-ki...
Charlie Kirk died in the America he wanted
I mourn the loss of human life. I feel compassion, empathy and grief at an inexcusable killing. But I find nothing to lionise in his legacy.
amyremeikis.substack.com
September 15, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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So the sentiment of this cartoon from February still stands but at least the pavilion won't be empty.
July 2, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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An exciting adventure in the forest with First Dog on the Moon. Moss! www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I went to an ancient rainforest with 90 artists and lived! Despite my endless cynicism I had a lovely time | First Dog on the Moon
I saw the world’s tallest moss and camped beneath a 500-year-old myrtle tree
www.theguardian.com
May 2, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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April 29, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Trumpet of patriots. Australians will understand.
April 29, 2025 at 5:40 AM
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Dickson folks, you can still help, just by being friendly and nice.

You’re friendly and nice, right?

#Dickson

#AusPol
Election Day Volunteering
Independent Candidate for Dickson. Together we can build a better Dickson.
www.elliesmith.com.au
April 29, 2025 at 1:22 AM
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April 28, 2025 at 6:41 AM
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Let's just say China knows how to negotiate from a position of strength
cleantechnica.com/2025/04/05/c...
China Just Turned Off U.S. Supplies Of Minerals Critical For Defense & Cleantech - CleanTechnica
In response to new Trump tariffs, China cut dysprosium, terbium, and tungsten exports—hitting U.S. EVs, wind, and military systems hard.
cleantechnica.com
April 7, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Good read.
Nuclear energy is "largely irrelevant" given massive increase in cheap solar generation. ANU Professor Andrew Blakers cuts through the lies of "vested interests". Says economics have spoken - Australia on "fast track" to 100% renewable energy future... theklaxon.com.au/rj19
Nuclear “largely irrelevant” amid booming solar: Top expert - The Klaxon
Nuclear energy is "largely irrelevant" with the nation already on the fast track to 100% renewables, says ANU Professor Andrew Blakers.
theklaxon.com.au
April 12, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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Jacinta Price's appointment as Shadow Minister for Government Efficiency raises concerns about qualifications and experience. With limited policy expertise and integrity issues, her selection seems tokenistic rather than merit-based. Australia deserves leaders with proven skills
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Jacinta Nampijinpa Price: Suitability for Government Efficiency Leadership
A close look at Jacinta Nampijinpa Price's credentials and experience as the opposition posit her role in a Liberal-National led government.
tinyurl.com
April 12, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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#auspol25 👇

What do mega port operator DP World, coal mining giant Peabody, packaging behemoth Amcor, metals and mining wholesaler Citic Resources, and News Corp Australia have in common? For the last ten years, their Australian operations have paid no income tax. Zero, zilch, nada.
April 12, 2025 at 6:24 AM
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Free to air footy on Saturdays has become an election issue with Senator Sarah Hanson-Young vowing to change anti syphoning laws.

If you are concerned about the lack of free to air footy now is the time to ask your local candidates their views with a Federal election on 3/5/25.
April 7, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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"Australia could do well to follow Britain’s lead and conduct our own inquiry into the #AUKUS nuclear submarines deal."

Many of us have been saying this [and more] for months.

With the SMH editorial making this argument, 'the establishment' is now on board. #auspol
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/04...
AUKUS turning point – Sydney Morning Herald calls for review
Since the AUKUS deal was signed in 2021 Pearls and Irritations has led a high-profile debate on the $368 billion deal, questioning whether it serves our interests. This week we saw a significant turni...
johnmenadue.com
April 12, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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If demand for coffee decreases in the US, due to tariff costs, we may see cheaper coffee here in Australia.

Thank you Donald.
April 11, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Now THAT’S some #GoodTrouble. #HandsOff
April 5, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Something to cheer. Tigers Campbell!
April 5, 2025 at 6:13 AM
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Sanders: You have a president who is suing ABC and CBS and the Des Moines register. He is threatening to investigate PBS and NPR. He loves media that fawns on him.. If you cannot take the criticism, get the hell out of politics
March 22, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Calm for your day.
It's meant to be a lullaby for kids ... but this song by Electric Fields is stuck in my head all day. It grips and rips in my opinion. www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyDa...
Singing Baby Animals To Sleep | Tjitji Lullaby | ABC Kids
YouTube video by ABC Kids
www.youtube.com
March 14, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Cheersquad ready #AFLTigersBlues
Go Tiger Cubs
March 13, 2025 at 7:53 AM
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The founder of Climate 200, one of the most significant movements in Australian politics for a generation, Simon Holmes a Court, will be speaking tomorrow at the National Press Club in Canberra.

Simon is an erudite and fascinating speaker so if you can, tune in or get along to the NPC for this one.
March 11, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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In a spectacular display of tone-deaf incompetence, next week's Women in Media Australia fundraiser was set to host Ita Buttrose speaking about, (checks notes) . . .

“safer, more respectful workplace cultures”

However WIM Aust announced this evening that Ms Buttrose will no longer be speaking.
March 11, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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If you have a spare ten bucks, why not buy a small bottle a Canadian maple syrup?

The supermarket brand ones are pure Canadian syrup and only $6:50.

And in return you’ll receive delicious maple syrup to drizzle on your coffee ice cream or pancakes, and the good feeling of supporting Canada.
March 5, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Thanks for the reminder.
Three Chinese warships sailed into Sydney Harbour in June 2019

At the time reportedly unannounced

The Government of the day was … umm … the LNP Government

The Defence Minister was Linda Reynolds

The Home Affairs Minister was - checks notes - one Peter Dutton ...

#auspol
March 2, 2025 at 9:08 AM