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Alex Bhathal

@alexbhathal.bsky.social
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‘Towel-headed loser’. Also, Social Worker, social/race/eco justice; former National Director AASW; Lecturer; refugee advocate.

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6 News Australia @6newsau.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
NEW EPISODE: On 6th Preference, we look at the latest federal seat projections showing Labor in the lead – plus new Victorian polls and One Nation state candidates announced FULL EPISODE: patreon.com/6newsau WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UN68...
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Labor leads One Nation and Coalition in new federal seat projection
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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Naomi Klein Is Spot On.......
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Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Today, 8 years ago, my friend, Saudi Journalist and Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi was murdered.
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Harry Chemay @harrychemay.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Do you remember? #onthisday youtu.be/Gs069dndIYk?...
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Earth, Wind & Fire - September (Official HD Video)
YouTube video by EarthWindandFireVEVO
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Alex Bhathal @alexbhathal.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Vale Tim Read, a truly honourable person who was in parliament for the right reasons, a stellar activist for the climate, ecology and social justice, an active and dedicated MP and an exceptional medical practitioner and researcher. Will be missed by so many. My condolences to his family.
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Alex Bhathal @alexbhathal.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Reminded tonight how much I miss Bob Brown as a strong political voice in the media.
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Bro of Hoppers @broofhoppers.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Vale Dolly Parton. Such a kind, generous woman 🩷
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Michael Warburton @michaelwarburton.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Nearly all the extras in this iconic scene were French expatriates. Their tears during the stirring rendition of La Marseillaise were genuine— filmed at a time when the fate of France was still uncertain. CASABLANCA (1942) #MichaelCurtiz
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Alex Bhathal @alexbhathal.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
An embarrassing admission but this is what I do on Saturday nights - put on Muster Dogs and watch Norah watching telly.
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Antipoverty Centre @antipovertycentre.org · 17/08/2026
our “we do not unlawfully issue millions of penalties a year that drive welfare recipients to the brink” t-shirt has people asking a lot of questions already answered by our shirt
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Alex Bhathal @alexbhathal.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Where is the original and if it’s in the Bodleian Library, when is it going back to India?
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Stilgherrian @stilgherrian.com · 30/07/2026
Today is also the 78th birthday of Australian singer-songwriter Russell Morris. To celebrate, let’s play “The Real Thing” (1969), written by Johnny Young (yes) and produced by Ian “Molly” Meldrum. www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDel... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russell... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rea...
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Russell Morris - The Real Thing (1969)
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Alex Bhathal @alexbhathal.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Any mention of fixing the cause tho?
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Damian Carrington @dpcarrington.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Wildfires in Europe are “very worrying”, says Shell boss, as oil giant cashed in on high prices to make bumper Q 2profits of almost $10bn. "My heart goes out to the many who are suffering from it” Sawan abandoned many green investments made by his predecessor www.thetimes.com/business/com...
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Wildfires very worrying, says Shell boss as he defends green record
Wael Sawan, the oil group’s chief executive, insists it is not ‘just a fossil fuel company’
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Ben Raue @benraue.com · 27/07/2026
Today's blog post grapples with understanding how many seats we'd expect One Nation to win in Victoria for a given share of the vote. www.tallyroom.com.au/65163
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How might votes turn into seats in Victoria?
It is always a challenge to understand how a given share of the vote for a political party translates into a certain number of seats under the single-member electorate system used in most Australia…
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Kaz Cooke @kazcooke.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Well, except women. There seems to be an ongoing, relentless threat to them, from men in their lives. Even if every murdered woman is murdered by a different man, I think we can describe it as an ongoing threat, especially as we know every murder emboldens & reinforces other controlling men.
Line from ABC story on yet another murder of a woman: 'Officers said there was no ongoing threat to the public'.
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Jewish Council of Australia @jewishcouncilau.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
All people deserve to be able to pray in peace. Sending solidarity and strength to Samir and all of our muslim comrades who are suffering during this awful surge in anti-Muslim hate. Full article at: www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07...
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Alex Bhathal @alexbhathal.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
What the hell is going on with Sarah Ferguson!? Censoring @adambandt.bsky.social for using the commonly used term ‘climate bomb’, calling it a ‘Greens phrase’ 🙄 Maybe tell that to the UN, Climate Council, ACF - Adam is the spokes - who commonly use it. I’ve never heard it used by the Greens tbh.
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Brian Phillips @brianphillips.lol · 28/05/2026
And we are live! Massive thanks to everyone who contributed to this. Reading your posts made me so much madder than I ever knew was possible
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The 40 Most Rage-Inducing Problems in Tech
The bugs, broken apps, and nightmare customer-service bots we can't escape, presented as a blessed and sacred addendum to Pope Leo XIV’s new encyclical on AI
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El Gibbs @bluntshovels.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
more diabolical things in this new NDIS legislation - in Schedule 2, they propose fines up to $20K of disabled people and families for making admin errors in a notoriously complex administrative system
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Tom Studans @maximumwelfare.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
I wonder how the communications experts in the Albanese Government assess their lying that they've raised JobSeeker significantly re: people calling the ABC to say they eat oats and water all week. Who are the public more likely to believe? It's hard to say.
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Dr Lindsey Fitzharris @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
I genuinely feel sick. A company reached out to me on IG, linking me to an AI version of myself. You can even ask "me" questions. They are also advertising it using an AI photo of me. They told me if I like it, they will give me free access... to my own fucking content that they stole. /1
A screenshot of the advertisement with an AI image of Lindsey and a brain, with text that says: YOUR BODY HAS A HISTORY. ASK ABOUT IT."
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Alex Bhathal @alexbhathal.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
I just signed onto this:
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Trans.au 🏳️‍⚧️ @trans.au · 29/05/2026
We just added a new article! - OUTInPerth - Not in our Name: New women’s group voices solidarity with trans community trans.au/?p=24143
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Not in our Name: New women’s group voices solidarity with trans community
A new women-led collective calls for support of trans rights amid proposed legal changes and growing political debate.
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Abilu Tangwa. @abilutangwa.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Let's prioritize installing solar panels on structures like car parks and building rooftops instead of agricultural land, as this approach embodies sustainable development.
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Bassano @bassano.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Vermeer’s Girl With The Pearl Earring will be shown in Osaka, later this year, and the press conference was as Japanese as you’d expect #Vermeer
A Japanese mascot dressed as Vermeer’s Girl With The Pearl Earring in front of a promotional poster for the same at a press conference in Japan
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Alex Bhathal @alexbhathal.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Quite awful
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Alex Bhathal @alexbhathal.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Anyone else noticing incredible clouds over the past year? And why are they happening? www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05...
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'Remarkable' large funnel cloud spotted in regional Victoria
The Bureau of Meteorology says it is unusual to see large funnel clouds so far west in Victoria.
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Frosted Poptart @toastertrollop.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
I think about this a lot.
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Cam Walker @camwalker.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
I spent years nagging ministers & politicians about the need for a vol remote area fire fighting team in VIC to supplement the work of gov firefighters. Its now a reality & I'm stoked to have been accepted into the 2nd team. We start our training this month. themountainjournal.com/2026/01/04/t...
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The fire that launched a campaign
Do you remember how intense Black Summer was? With much of Gippsland already on fire, on December 31, 2019, a dry lightning storm passed across the high country of north eastern Victoria and East G…
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Alex Bhathal @alexbhathal.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
They devastated the community-led disability sector by forcing it to privatise thru the scheme and now they’re going to start constraining access to the scheme. I can’t think of a worse public policy disaster in the making right now.
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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Would be a truly horrific move
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VegPlotter: Online Vegetable Garden and Allotment Planner @vegplotter.com · 11/04/2026
Plant spring onions for a quick, tasty crop! Sow seeds directly in well-drained soil or containers. Succession sow every 2–3 weeks for continuous harvests. Snip green tops to encourage more shoots! Grow guide here: vegplotter.com/grow-guides/...
large batch of freshly harvested spring onions/scallions
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Asher Wolf @asherwolf.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
The problem I see with the NDIS is not an issue of provider registration. Rather it is an issue of service provision standards
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Alex Bhathal @alexbhathal.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Are these colours in this image of Jupiter real or have they been added in?
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Asher Wolf @asherwolf.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
VACCHO reports that reparations made to the Stolen Generation are included in means testing used to decide aged care co-payment levels
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Tressie McMillan Cottom @tressiemcphd.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Someone sent me this.
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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Someone at Nook Shop in Stoke Newington, North East London sent me this photo of a recently published interview with Monty Don, whose style I admire. I found the interview charming, so I thought I'd share it here. To me, Monty Don is a great example of developing personal style.
A photo of a page published by The Sunday Times Style. The page features an interview with Monty Don. Here is the text:

UNZIPPED!
Monty Don

The horticulturist, 70, on navy jumpers, his mullet era and weeding the carrots in suits

What was the first item of clothing you bought?

I remember very clearly a pair of crushed-velvet, bottle-green loons when I was 14 or 15. I bought them in a men’s clothing outlet in Bournemouth, where we were on holiday, such was the glamour of my life. This would have been in the early Seventies and I thought they were fantastic. At that time, tie-dye, three-button T-shirts and loons were the look and absolutely what I wanted to wear.

What item of clothing do you have too many of?

I probably have 30 very similar navy jumpers. If I like something I buy it in every iteration possible. I have Guernseys, Slazengers and there’s a company called Shackleton that does jumpers based on the ones Shackleton wore on his expeditions. I will happily put on three jerseys when I get up in the morning — a thin cotton one, followed by a cashmere one and a thicker one on top — because this is not London. I have lived in the same old house in Herefordshire for 36 years.

What do you never wear but can’t throw away?

I’ve always loved good cut and fabrics, so I won’t throw away a beautiful jacket or well-cut shirt. I have Comme des Garçons and Yohji Yamamoto clothes from the Eighties that I haven’t worn for 30 years. Would I wear them now? The brutal truth is that, at 70, I’m not quite the same shape as when I was 20. I have to suck in my tummy and hold my breath.

Tell us a secret from your style past

I had a Damascean moment when I was 19. Up until then I wore pretty much what my peer group wore, but I remember seeing photographs in a book of farm and country workers from the late-19th/early-20th century and I loved the clothes they were wearing. I bought a pair of heavy, high-waisted corduroy trousers — bear in mind this was 1974–75, when everything w…
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Ketan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · 02/04/2026
I maintain that "This chatbot can make mistakes; check outputs before using" = "please recycle this container and keep our environment clean"
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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Commonwealth Bank boss in favour of a gas tax 👀👀 www.afr.com/politics/fed...
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Time to consider a gas tax to fund business incentives: Comyn
CBA boss Matt Comyn says the government should consider a gas tax to fund business tax incentives. It also needs to cut spending, and pare back the CGT discount.
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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Perfectly encapsulating the character test
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Nick Evershed!? @nickevershed.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Robodebt was the great test of Australia’s accountability mechanisms – and they failed www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Robodebt was the great test of Australia’s accountability mechanisms – and they failed
The final report into the Centrelink debt recovery process that wreaked havoc on the vulnerable is not the full-stop many wanted. It has not restored the trust that was so fundamentally broken
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Alex Bhathal @alexbhathal.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Definitely the case at my place and all my teen’s friends.
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Alex Bhathal @alexbhathal.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Here we go again. Really hope these two people are okay.
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Rick Morton @squigglyrick.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
The NACC report is astonishing for just how many non-sequiturs, excuses and naive assumptions can be packed into 455 pages. The deputy commissioner who authored it is not a judge, unlike Catherine Holmes. And it shows. www.crikey.com.au/2026/03/13/n...
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The NACC robodebt report: A heartbreaking work of staggering incompetence
Rick Morton wrote the book on robodebt. He delivers a damning verdict on the NACC's long-awaited robodebt report, which exonerated Scott Morrison and Kathryn Campbell.
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Barbara Pedersen @barbie4science.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Australia has no plan for emergencies. Two showers and one washing machine between 200 people staying at the Katherine evacuation centre. But yeah, let's go to war. #Nowar #Auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03...
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Flood victims forced to line up for hours for disaster relief payments
Katherine region residents displaced from their homes by the recent flood emergency have been forced to wait in line for hours to access disaster relief payments.
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marque lawyers @marquelawyers.com.au · 09/02/2026
It can be difficult sometimes to distinguish between social cohesion and common assault
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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Good morning. The President of the United States was in the middle of the most serious child sex trafficking ring of the last quarter century. He is referenced not a dozen times in the case files. Not 100 times. Not 1,000 times. He’s referenced 38,000 times.
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Senator David Shoebridge @davidshoebridge.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Shared with us from Sydney happening now. He had his hands up.
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Alex Bhathal @alexbhathal.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
The @nswpolice.bsky.social bashings of men praying in Sydney today looked a lot like fascism to me. Extremely concerning.
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