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From economic wreckage to recovery, Chalmers and Gallagher’s budget repair stands as Labor’s quiet triumph.

Jim Chalmers and Katy Gallagher — the quiet achievers of budget repair
~ @thekouk.bsky.social
Jim Chalmers and Katy Gallagher — the quiet achievers of budget repair
From economic wreckage to recovery, Chalmers and Gallagher’s budget repair stands as Labor’s quiet triumph.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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independentaus.bsky.social
Once rich with magnesium and life, Australia’s soils are running on empty — and so are we.

The silent mineral deficiency no one talks about
~ Nick Potter
The silent mineral deficiency no one talks about
Once rich with magnesium and life, Australia’s soils are running on empty — and so are we.
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November 22, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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Despite the spin, the Coalition and News Corp remain mouthpieces for billionaire interests bent on stalling climate action and truth alike.

Liberals and News Corp in lock-step with interests of climate denying billionaires
~ @drvicfielding.bsky.social

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November 17, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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independentaus.bsky.social
Data shows ANZ and Westpac accelerating fossil fuel lending despite public climate pledges, placing them at odds with both regulators and their own commitments.

Climate commitments crumble as ANZ and Westpac bankroll new fossil projects
~ Will van de Pol

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Climate commitments crumble as ANZ and Westpac bankroll new fossil projects
New data shows ANZ and Westpac accelerating fossil fuel lending despite public climate pledges, placing them at odds with both regulators and their own commitments.
independentaustralia.net
November 18, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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independentaus.bsky.social
Recent programs have confirmed ABC News is increasingly under the control of pro-Coalition activists.

ABC News advances its alliance with Murdoch’s Sky News
~ @alanaustin.bsky.social
ABC News advances its alliance with Murdoch’s Sky News
Recent programs have confirmed ABC News is increasingly under the control of pro-Coalition activists.
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November 16, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Oh no! Off to Human Rights Commission "26 journalists and commentators, including Andrew Bolt, Caleb Bond, Chris Kenny, Erin Molan, Rita Panahi, Steve Price"
#whatsthescam #auspol @kimwingerei.bsky.social
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Racism. Human Rights Commission to investigate News Corp journos - Michael West
The AHRC has accepted a series of complaints of discrimination and racial hatred against NewsCorp and many of its journalists.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:07 AM
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independentaus.bsky.social
Murdoch media and the IPA are again distorting migration data to fuel anti-immigration fearmongering ahead of upcoming rallies.

Institute of Public Affairs continues to mislead on immigration levels
~ @abulrizvi.bsky.social

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Institute of Public Affairs continues to mislead on immigration levels
Murdoch media and the IPA are again distorting migration data to fuel anti-immigration fearmongering ahead of upcoming rallies.
independentaustralia.net
November 14, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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A senior Liberal MP has claimed investment has fallen off a cliff under Labor, but that's at odds with what official figures show.

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Data contradicts MP's claim investment has 'fallen off a cliff'
A senior Liberal MP has claimed investment has fallen off a cliff under Labor, but that's at odds with what official figures show.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:22 AM
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independentaus.bsky.social
Tasmania has become Australia's new logging hotspot, wasting public money while destroying our native forests.
~ Tom de Kadt

Tasmania will be a richer state when it protects its native forests
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Tasmania will be a richer state when it protects its native forests
Tasmania has become Australia's new logging hotspot, wasting public money while destroying our native forests.
independentaustralia.net
November 13, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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helenczerski.bsky.social
This a big deal: "China’s carbon dioxide emissions have been flat or falling for 18 months"

China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
China’s CO2 emissions have been flat or falling for past 18 months, analysis finds
World’s biggest polluter on track to hit peak emissions target early but miss goal for cutting carbon intensity
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November 11, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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independentaus.bsky.social
The monopolisation of media isn't just undemocratic — it enables criminal economies to flourish behind a façade of control.

From propaganda to profit: The hidden economy of media control
~ Nick Potter

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From propaganda to profit: The hidden economy of media control
The monopolisation of media isn't just undemocratic — it enables criminal economies to flourish behind a façade of control.
independentaustralia.net
November 11, 2025 at 1:24 AM
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michaelwestbiz.bsky.social
Bloke v BHP in court over wage theft. No lawyer v a pack. Will BHP suppress it? Test case for system of justice in Australia
#auspol
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Australia’s Biggest Wage Scandal You’ve Never Heard Of | The West Report
YouTube video by The West Report
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November 11, 2025 at 5:16 AM
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independentaus.bsky.social
The numbers confirm Australia’s economy is responding to global conditions better than most.

Australia’s economy shines in a world of deepening gloom
~ @alanaustin.bsky.social
Australia’s economy shines in a world of deepening gloom
The numbers confirm Australia’s economy is responding to global conditions better than most.
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November 9, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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independentaus.bsky.social
Destabilised food systems, school closures, heatstroke, disease — millions in our region are feeling the effects of climate change.
~ Dr Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana

UN warns, extreme heat will become more frequent, intense and widespread
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UN warns, extreme heat will become more frequent, intense and widespread
Destabilised food systems, school closures, heatstroke, disease — millions in our region are feeling the effects of climate change.
independentaustralia.net
November 8, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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independentaus.bsky.social
The PM wearing a Joy Division T-shirt is the new topic du jour about which to feign outrage, in case anyone was wondering, writes managing editor @michellepini.bsky.social.
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Division but no Joy or vision from Ley’s Liberals
The PM wearing a Joy Division T-shirt is the new topic du jour about which to feign outrage, in case anyone was wondering.
independentaustralia.net
October 30, 2025 at 12:26 AM
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No, government has not brought in more yoga teachers than builders
A shadow minister is claiming the Albanese government has brought in more yoga teachers than builders, but official data shows that's way off.
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October 30, 2025 at 3:36 AM
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“A civil riot is what is coming from hard-working Australians.” @aapfactcheck.bsky.social on AI claims of a migrant invasion, calls to violence
#auspol
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October 23, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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There’s one overriding reason that I don’t support Australia’s greens party and it’s because I’m an environmentalist.

Blocking environmental protections just to shit on the party of unions. But of course. #auspol
October 22, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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independentaus.bsky.social
In 1975, Australia lost more than a Prime Minister — it lost its independence. The CIA’s hidden hand in Whitlam’s dismissal still echoes today.
~ Bevan Ramsden

The role of the United States in the dismissal of the Whitlam Government
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The role of the United States in the dismissal of the Whitlam Government
In 1975, Australia lost more than a Prime Minister — it lost its independence. The CIA’s hidden hand in Whitlam’s dismissal still echoes today.
independentaustralia.net
October 23, 2025 at 1:29 AM
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independentaus.bsky.social
Australia’s economy isn’t broken — it’s better than we think. Growth, jobs, and low inflation show smart policy still matters.
~ Stephen Koukoulas

Economic policy is about making us better off
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Economic policy is about making us better off
Australia’s economy isn’t broken — it’s better than we think. Growth, jobs, and low inflation show smart policy still matters.
independentaustralia.net
October 13, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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independentaus.bsky.social
Australia's political leaders have turned the sensitive return of ISIS-linked citizens into a partisan circus, ignoring legal realities in favour of fear-mongering.

The ISIS brides debacle
~ @abulrizvi.bsky.social
The ISIS brides debacle
Australia's political leaders have turned the sensitive return of ISIS-linked citizens into a partisan circus, ignoring legal realities in favour of fear-mongering.
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October 11, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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independentaus.bsky.social
The latest economic update strongly endorses Labor and repudiates the media-backed Coalition.

If Australians want nice things, try shunning the destructive newsrooms
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If Australians want nice things, try shunning the destructive newsrooms
The latest economic update strongly endorses Labor and repudiates the media-backed Coalition.
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October 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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And this was just last week!
September 26, 2025 at 5:02 AM
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If this became a weekly series, it would run longer than The Simpsons.
September 16, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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independentaus.bsky.social
Paul Keating’s Redfern and War Memorial speeches, written over 30 years ago, remain a powerful indictment of Australia’s failure to reckon with its past and present.

Why Keating’s greatest speeches still matter after the Voice failed
~ Dr David Stephens

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Why Keating’s greatest speeches still matter after the Voice failed
Paul Keating’s Redfern and War Memorial speeches, written over 30 years ago, remain a powerful indictment of Australia’s failure to reckon with its past and present.
independentaustralia.net
September 16, 2025 at 2:25 AM