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Denise Shrivell @deniseshrivell.bsky.social · 18h

Why is he dealing with the Libs? He doesn’t have to #auspol

ABC News Bot (unofficial) @abcnewsbot.bsky.social · 19h

Environment Minister Murray Watt will sit down with his Liberal counterpart Angie Bell today, with quiet optimism in both parties that a deal might soon be struck to finally rewrite Australia's "broken" and outdated environment laws.

Watt nears deal with Coalition to finally overhaul environment laws

Environment Minister Murray Watt will sit down with his Liberal counterpart Angie Bell today, with quiet optimism in both parties that a deal might soon be struck to finally rewrite Australia's "broken" and outdated environment laws.

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Simon Rosenberg @simonrosenberg.bsky.social · 3d

"57% agreed Australia should impose similar sanctions on Israel as against Russia after its illegal invasion of Ukraine
...Of the Labor voters who responded to the question, 68% expressed support"

As usual, the Labor government lags way behind its own members.
And the nation. #GazaGenocide #auspol

Guardian Australia @australia.theguardian.com · 4d

Over half of Australians support sanctions on Israel and its leaders for ongoing attacks on Gaza, poll shows

Survey finds 57% of respondents agreed government should impose similar sanctions on Israel as those against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine * Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Australians are supportive of placing tough sanctions on Israel and its leaders for their role in attacking Gaza, with a new poll finding more than half of voters agree the federal government should extend sanctions placed on Russia to Israel. The YouGov poll, commissioned by the Australia Palestine Advocacy Network (APAN) and released Monday, shows the majority of Australians want Israel to end its assault on Gaza, with 69% agreeing – 53% “strongly” agreeing – the Netanyahu government’s military campaign should stop. Fourteen per cent disagreed. Continue reading...

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David Milner @davemilbo.bsky.social · 4d

Sunday Shot starts at 10am today, with me and Jo, @marquelawyers.com.au, Julianna Schultz, and an interview with Grace Tame

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THE SUNDAY SHOT - OCTOBER 5

YouTube video by The Sunday Shot

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Lucy Hamilton @lucyham.bsky.social · 5d

I was my father’s sidekick on his bulk of the book arguing for a massive overhaul to #Auspol integrity. Dad was sure it was Dutton who’d demanded the scuppering of public hearings in NACC. I disagreed. I argued that there were people in Albo’s Cabinet scared of sunlight. Pretty shocked by culprit.

STEPHEN CHARLES and
CATHERINE WILLIAMS
KEEPING THEM
SCRIBE
HONEST
the case for a genuine
national integrity commission and other vital democratic reforms

The Saturday Paper can now reveal that within Albanese's cabinet, the fiercest resistance to wider public-hearing powers for the NACC came from Albanese himself and other senior ministers from New South Wales. Sources familiar with the cabinet debate said the prime minister and others were worried public hearings could expose people who were never accused of corruption to reputational damage simply by being called to give evidence in public.

The Saturday Paper
Exclusive: Anthony
Albanese overruled push for public NACC hearings
The head of the National Anti-Corruption Commission, Paul Brereton.

«Dreyfus always saw the commission as more than a vehicle for punishing the guilty.
He believed it had to change the culture of public administration," a senior source tells
The Saturday Paper.
"From the start he pushed for broader discretion to hold public hearings, not to run witch-hunts or humiliate people but to send a clear signal that the old standard - that as long as something wasn't technically criminal, it was acceptable - no longer applied. That was the tension in cabinet.

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Larissa Waters @larissawaters.bsky.social · 5d

DFAT has now confirmed Australians and others have been abused by Israeli authorities after their abduction from the flotilla.

Assaulted and injured. Deprived of sleep and medication. Still illegally detained.

The PM and Foreign Minister must urgently demand their safe release.

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Janet @xhali.bsky.social · 7d

This is horrifying. In the face of this horrendous proposal, #auspol, we need to back an independent Palestine and a two state solution.

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Janet @xhali.bsky.social · 7d

#auspol continue to prioritise fossil fuel extraction to the detriment of us all

The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 7d

Today, the ABC reports that a top statistician quit a study into whether Woodside’s North West Shelf gas plant was destroying the Murujuga rock art after the WA govt misrepresented his team’s key finding.

“Someone who had a key role is saying what we've long known. WA govt misrepresented the facts"

Don't believe the spin. Pollution from the gas export plant is destroying the ancient Murujuga rock art.

The ABC’s report that a top statistician quit a study into whether Woodside’s North West Shelf gas plant was destroying the Murujuga rock art after the WA

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Fiona Katauskas @fionakatauskas.bsky.social · 7d

Not digging it- my #auspol cartoon for Talking Pics www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Why is the Coalition rehashing old ideas? | Fiona Katauskas

It’s a grave situation

www.theguardian.com

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Janet @xhali.bsky.social · 7d

It was a really good session for the National Press club. I especially liked the casual and succinct batting away of the moderator's sky-news-like "concerns". And all the answers to the audience questions. No fluff. Absolutely stellar.

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Jenny Frecklington-Jones #IStandWithWatermelon🍉🍉 @joneshowdareyou.bsky.social · 8d

Compulsory viewing. #auspol #NPC #ChrisSidoti #BenSaul #GazaGenocide
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IN FULL: Ben Saul and Chris Sidoti address Press Club on Palestine recognition | ABC NEWS

YouTube video by ABC News (Australia)

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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 9d

After a 4 year FOI battle, @jommytee.bsky.social finally has the facts on Scott Morrison's sacking from Tourism Australia & the brawl behind the scenes is fascinating
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/brawl-over-s...

Revealed: Scott Morrison's big secret 'handshake' on sacking by Tourism Australia - Michael West

Scott Morrison, former PM and architect of Robodebt got a large 'secret handshake' payout when sacked by Tourism Australia. FOI.

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InsideEVs @insideevs.com · 9d

Driving an EV long-distance in Europe is now pretty much the same as driving a gas car. Here's what I learned after putting in the miles.

insideevs.com/features/774...

I Drove EVs For 3,800 Miles Across Europe. It Was Almost Too Easy

Driving an EV long-distance in Europe is now pretty much the same as driving a gas car thanks to the rapid expansion of the public charging network.

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Janet @xhali.bsky.social · 9d

Absolutely spot on

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Guardian Australia @australia.theguardian.com · 10d

What is ‘dunkelflaute’? And how will a new long-duration battery change Australia’s energy grid?

Limondale project designed to store excess renewable power during day and dispatch when demand is high * Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here Australia’s longest duration battery will come online this year, a major milestone as the power grid charges towards a mostly renewable energy future. When fully charged, the Limondale battery in south-west New South Wales will be able to pump 50MW of power back into the grid over eight hours. Continue reading...

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Janet @xhali.bsky.social · 10d

Super interesting. Thanks for the share.
Shame about Albanese being adamant about not having another referendum in his term, a 4 year cycle to get a bit more longer term planning in place would be great, but I guess it also depends on who is doing the planning and what they are planning for...

Janet @xhali.bsky.social · 10d

#auspol
Super interesting, the last increase was 1987 when the population was ~$16M, we are now ~$27M

Quentin Dempster @quentindempster.bsky.social · 10d

Albanese to increase the size of the House of Representatives and, consequently, the Senate? Thanks for this intel George (Brandis) SMH/Age.

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Pearls and Irritations @johnmenadue.com · 10d

Australians' mental health is going backwards. A better way is possible with a wellbeing agenda. .Do any of our political leaders have the courage to face these facts? @mattfisher441 #auspol #wellbeing #mentalhealth

What should Australian Governments do about ‘mental health’?

Along with climate change and ecological damage, Australians face an equally important challenge of exposure to stressful social conditions leading to declining psychological health for millions.

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Janet @xhali.bsky.social · 10d

gazadayoff.org

Gaza Day Off — October 8, 2025

October 8, 2025 — No Work. No Spending. The most effective non-violent protest hits the economy.

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Janet @xhali.bsky.social · 10d

Why it matters
The most effective non-violent protest hits the economy on a weekday. Even a fraction of those who oppose the war withholding labor and spending for one day sends a measurable signal to leaders and corporations.

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Janet @xhali.bsky.social · 10d

What to do on Oct 8
Take the day off work (or a day of rest if leave isn’t possible).
Don’t spend: no purchases online or in-store for 24 hours.
Tell 3 friends. Post: “Gaza Day Off — Oct 8: No Work. No Spending.”

No work, no spending, Oct 8, 2025, Global day of solidarity with Gaza. Gazadayoff.org
Decentralized. Peaceful. Global

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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 11d

Australia: Measles is making a comeback as cases rise.

So far in 2025, 127 measles cases have been recorded nationwide, the highest since 2019.

It spreads via microscopic droplets that can stay airborne for 2 hours, infecting others even without a rash.

Source: www.news.com.au/lifestyle/he...

Measles is making a comeback as Australia faces rising cases

As childhood vaccination rates fall, experts warn that misinformation is helping fuel a measles comeback.

Andrew Hedgman
4 min read
September 27, 2025 - 10:55AM

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Janet @xhali.bsky.social · 11d

Still three weeks behind but loving every episode nonetheless.
#ETTEMedia
Episode 10 asks what's up with the media coverage of rallies

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Neo-Nazis PARADE around Australia, Media Waves Them On

YouTube video by Ette Media

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Dr Ingrid M @ingridm.bsky.social · 12d

all the countries that oppose US-Israel genocidal supremacy could stop going to meetings in New York and establish a quorum somewhere else.

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Dr Ingrid M @ingridm.bsky.social · 13d

this absolute tour de force is the only article you and everyone you know needs to read today.

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The Yanks are cooked (and cooking the rest of us) - The Shot

American authoritarianism is an echo of tyrants’ past and its own unique perversion: shrouded in goldleaf, ski masks, and utter bullshit.

theshot.net.au

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 15d

“We are told by leaders that we are the future. But when it comes to the ongoing pandemic, our present is being stolen right in front of our eyes.”

Incredible speech by Violet Affleck who warned about the ongoing dangers of COVID & Long Covid, & advocated for masks and clean air at the UN today!

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