Reposted by Dr Blair WilliamsAntipoverty Centre @antipovertycentre.org · 03/10/2026“When thinking about petrol prices, recall that Ampol’s interim profit this year rose 376%” 17837
Dr Blair Williams @blairwilliams26.bsky.social · 03/10/2026I LOVE DAYLIGHT SAVINGSSSSS!! 😁😁😁😁 Aside from the lack of sleep, it's the best day of the year! Yes I will die on this hill. #DST 9231
Reposted by Dr Blair WilliamsJessie L @jessielilley.bsky.social · 03/10/2026If humans hacked Medicare and the NSW govt they would be arrested, prosecuted and jailed. If Russia or China hacked Medicare and the NSW govt, just imagine the international incident. OpenAI gets to call it a whoopsie and… keep doing it? Nice for some. 26228
Reposted by Dr Blair WilliamsJessie L @jessielilley.bsky.social · 03/10/2026“The ideology behind the think tank that runs NatCon … belongs to a pro-Israel faction. Its leader, Yoram Hazony, published The Virtue of Nationalism in 2018… Hazony was a speechwriter and advisor to Benjamin Netanyahu… He is now ensconced as a trustee at Project 2025’s Heritage Foundation.” 12412
Reposted by Dr Blair WilliamsAnne Helen Petersen @annehelen.bsky.social · 30/09/2026This is *the* piece. Kate Manne, professor of philosophy at Cornell, speaks truth to the totality of failures at the university — and why students protesting the war in Gaza have faced far harsher consequences than any of the Cornell 7: www.thecut.com/article/what...thecut.comWhat It Feels Like at Cornell Right NowAs a professor at the Ivy League school, Kate Manne has known many, many victims. There’s a palpable feeling on campus, she writes, that this is big. 5030781084
Reposted by Dr Blair WilliamsDr Alan Nixon @alangnixon.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Talking about this in our car currently. They should be banned. Generally unsafe for all. 2233
Reposted by Dr Blair WilliamsLejuan @lejuan.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Another gobsmackingly destructive legacy of the Morrison government, along with unicorn subs and WA's GST billions. Fuck that guy. 1161
Reposted by Dr Blair WilliamsJessie L @jessielilley.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Sexual assault allegations ruin men’s careerstheage.com.auHeeney wins Swans’ best and fairest, says he ‘can’t wait’ to return next seasonIsaac Heeney accepted the Bob Skilton Medal with a pre-recorded video message, as the club boss said the players involved in the Pullman Hotel scandal deserve “the presumption of innocence”. 13210
Dr Blair Williams @blairwilliams26.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Oh my goddddd I haaaate these yank tanks!!! If you're too big for a generously-sized carpark, you're too big for the road! Tax these out of existence 😤😤😤 #YankTanks 3634746
Reposted by Dr Blair WilliamsGreg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Gotta make sure there’s no wages breakout! www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...theguardian.comRBA denies staff a pay rise that keeps up with inflation just hours after interest rate riseMichele Bullock concedes Australian workers are suffering wage cuts in real terms but latest EBA offer remains behind rise in cost of living 9869
Reposted by Dr Blair WilliamsGreg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 30/09/2026“Biggest improvement in housing affordability for 40 years” 19438120
Reposted by Dr Blair WilliamsCam Walker @camwalker.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Today's headlines: - Antarctic winter sea ice falls to third-lowest level on record as scientists warn of ‘now problem’ - Evidence builds showing climate change could be intensifying El Niño events - Ocean heatwaves are hiding months of extra warming Meanwhile, One Nation: 43219
Reposted by Dr Blair WilliamsGreg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Last month Santos CEO Kevin Gallagher told the National Press Club that Santos and the gas industry had not lost its social license 1218978
Reposted by Dr Blair WilliamsGreg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 01/10/2026News corp... tax is a thing for other people to pay (again) 39035
Reposted by Dr Blair WilliamsGreg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Got a bit angry today in my column www.theguardian.com/business/gro...theguardian.comIf turbocharged petrol prices are driving up inflation, then why are Australia’s unemployed on the line? | Greg JerichoAvoiding a rise in unemployment is important for the RBA – but apparently not a dealbreaker 1619461
Reposted by Dr Blair WilliamsJosh Butler @joshbutler.bsky.social · 29/09/2026David Shoebridge and Steph Hodgins-May confirm tilt for Greens leadership ballot They join Sarah Hanson-Young, and Mehreen Faruqi and Nick McKim, as declared contenders 1175
Dr Blair Williams @blairwilliams26.bsky.social · 29/09/2026"But 70% of poll respondents said that, even if the government built enough homes and expanded public services to keep pace with population growth, they would still want immigration reduced." *ahem* racism 1278
Reposted by Dr Blair WilliamsPat Simons @patsimons.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Inflation is being driven by war, greedy corporations and climate change. But somehow it's regular people that need to pay through job losses, mortgage and rental stress. What looks sensible to the RBA is hubris on a society level www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09...abc.net.auLive: RBA hikes rates, pointing to Middle East war and AI boomThe RBA delivers its fourth rate hike for 2026, bringing interest rates to the highest level since November 2011. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live ... 33317
Reposted by Dr Blair WilliamsJosh Taylor @joshtaylor.bsky.social · 29/09/2026How's that social licence for AI going hey www.theguardian.com/business/202... 48226
Reposted by Dr Blair WilliamsJak @jaksays.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Something deeply satisfying about this picture compared to most pictures of politicans 0234
Reposted by Dr Blair WilliamsGreg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Cripes Mehreen Faruqi as leader might produce a record number of strokes among the old white pricks in the Australia media www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...theguardian.comSarah Hanson-Young and Mehreen Faruqi announce Greens leadership tilt after Larissa Waters’ shock resignationNew leader expected to be chosen imminently, with David Shoebridge, Faruqi and Hanson-Young among frontrunners 2526232
Reposted by Dr Blair WilliamsDr Tamsin Phillipa Paige @pagingdrpaige.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Giving these vibesstatic.klipy.comArrested DevelopmentALT: Arrested Development 061
Reposted by Dr Blair WilliamsAntipoverty Centre @antipovertycentre.org · 29/09/2026Our statement: apcentre.substack.com/p/urgent-act... 03217
Reposted by Dr Blair Williamshot-pizza.bsky.social @hot-pizza.bsky.social · 29/09/2026I’d love to know how the RBA thinks raising Australian interest rates will pressure Trump into ending his war with Iran. 1184
Reposted by Dr Blair WilliamsCam Walker @camwalker.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Conservative parties here in Australia are all trying to mimic Trump's anti renewables & climate denier nonsense. They might disrupt, but they cannot stop the energy transition. 0112
Reposted by Dr Blair WilliamsTim Hollo @timhollo.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Sending love to lovely @larissawaters.bsky.social for standing up with integrity when we needed her. And really wishing the Greens had direct member election of the leader. A contest over politics is what we need right now. 14511
Reposted by Dr Blair WilliamsGreg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 29/09/2026So don't be disabled or have a family. Wilson really leaning into the "Just don't be poor" vibe he reeks of. 46334127
Reposted by Dr Blair WilliamsGreg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 29/09/2026A reminder that this year the unemployment rate has gone up 0.56%pts - roughly an extra 87,000 unemployed. So in 15 min when the RBA raises rates again just remember 35-44yos on Jobseeker are almost 10 times more likely to die than those not on welfare: www.theguardian.com/business/gro... 7274125
Dr Blair Williams @blairwilliams26.bsky.social · 29/09/2026So... are we, like, not supposed to buy petrol or food? 🤨 #RBA #Inflation 55215
Reposted by Dr Blair WilliamsGreg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Kind of funny how the RBA no longer talks about rising labour costs or wages. 1419041
Reposted by Dr Blair WilliamsLucy Hamilton @lucyham.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Well look at that. Driven by the people behind Reagan & Thatcher for 50 years (some still playing, Koch incl), “regulations” and “inspections” have been under fire because we can “trust business.” Months without these protections from toxic (sic) greed = masses of 🇺🇸 goods not safe to eat. See also 35727
Reposted by Dr Blair WilliamsDjoran Keil @djorankeil.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Just in case you weren't already aware and if so for anyone else who isn't.rahu.org.auRenters and Housing Union Australia - RAHUThe Renters and Housing Union (RAHU) is member-run, comprised of renters and people in unstable housing. We fight for better housing. 153
Dr Blair Williams @blairwilliams26.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Rental laws are absolute BS that are geared to benefit landlords and steal more $$$ from renters. A family member has managed to buy a house (yay!!!) but has to break their lease. They just received an email specifying they basically have to prop up the landlord until they can find a new tenant. 6115
Dr Blair Williams @blairwilliams26.bsky.social · 27/09/2026The bogong moth is back in Camberra and I'm so over the moon about it 🥹🥹🥹🥹 It's been 10 YEARS!!! #Bogong #Canberra 2220836
Reposted by Dr Blair WilliamsMike Honey @mikehoney.bsky.social · 27/09/2026I took a look at the data on #ME/CFS for Australia. Hospital separations for "G04 Encephalitis, myelitis and encephalomyelitis" have been growing strongly since around 2015. Growth slowed in the early years of the pandemic and then accelerated from 2023 onwards. 48637
Reposted by Dr Blair WilliamsGeorge Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Pope Innocent III,who died in 1216, spoke of a certain kind of older man, who is "easily provoked", "will believe anything and question nothing", is "stingy and greedy" and "praises the good old days and hates the present." Reform UK's voter base has been knocking around for a very long time. 752932754
Dr Blair Williams @blairwilliams26.bsky.social · 27/09/2026The cashmere jumper transformation! I bought @alexburchmore.bsky.social this beautiful grey cashmere jumper for $50 from a second hand store in Melbourne a few years back. It is so gloriously soft! But it was too big AND too short. The colour didn't suit him and was a bit meh. 🧶🧶🧶🧶🧶 6292
Reposted by Dr Blair WilliamsTim Baxter @timinclimate.naruresearch.com.au · 26/09/2026Energy nerd Christmas was yesterday, with the release of the Australia's official energy data for 2024–25. I think the share of Australia's gas being sent offshore hit a new all-time record high for the year, which is neat unless you are running an Aussie business or home that uses energy. 28232
Reposted by Dr Blair WilliamsDr Mark | 北马克 |🍉🇦🇺🇲🇾🇹🇭 @ajaanmark.bsky.social · 26/09/2026... advantaging those of us who have PhDs from before the AI era because we actually did one and know how to research and write. That is, if it's worth continuing to play a pointless game. 1203
Reposted by Dr Blair WilliamsSimon Rosenberg @simonrosenberg.bsky.social · 24/09/2026The real story here is about the "moral cowards" who stayed in the room to listen to Mr Genocide's lies. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09...abc.net.auDelegates walk out at the UN General Assembly as Benjamin Netanyahu gives addressFollow the latest headlines from ABC News, Australia's most trusted media source, with live events, audio and on-demand video from the national broadcaster. 1824280
Reposted by Dr Blair WilliamsBriony Kidd @brionykidd.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Seems like chain of command thing rather than idealogical. But most politicians who have met with Trump should be fired. For example, if they fawned over him and conveyed approval of his crimes. For taking gross selfies with him they should have their government pensions removed as well. #auspol 164
Reposted by Dr Blair WilliamsBen Eltham @beneltham.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Maybe it’s time to admit that productivity figures are mostly BS 01710
Reposted by Dr Blair WilliamsRyan Pemberton @ryanpemberton.com · 24/09/2026My AI agent is going to be doing this, and if any government websites get hacked it's their own fault. 081
Reposted by Dr Blair WilliamsTim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 24/09/2026"Taylor and Canavan would tear up the safeguard mechanism, introduced under Abbott, ostensibly to limit pollution from major industrial sites. They would abolish the mid-century net zero emissions goal brought in by Morrison and Joyce." Vandals. #auspol www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comThe Coalition says it wants cheaper power, not ideology. But its evidence-free plan is all ideology | Adam MortonThe reheated plans to scrap renewable schemes, boost fossil fuels and revive nuclear are transparently Trumpian 1206
Reposted by Dr Blair WilliamsGreg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 24/09/2026RBA doing little dances today - happy that more people will live in poverty on Jobseeker www.abs.gov.au/media-centre...abs.gov.auUnemployment rate rises to 4.6% in August 2216164
Reposted by Dr Blair WilliamsJosh Taylor @joshtaylor.bsky.social · 24/09/2026If ultimately there's no criminal responsibility for this incident here then FOI just became a lot easier if we ask AI agents to go find those documents for us. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...theguardian.comAlbanese says OpenAI hacked Medicare and told Australia months later via email to generic inboxPrime minister says he told Sam Altman he was disappointed it had taken OpenAI ‘way too long’ to disclose breach 7338127
Reposted by Dr Blair WilliamsTim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Angus Taylor thinks Australia, one of the highest per capita emitters, has done its bit on climate and can now give up. Incredible stuff from someone who once professed to be interested in climate policy. Now he wants to let climate change rip. #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...theguardian.comAngus Taylor pledges to repeal swathe of climate policies, saying ‘Australia has done its bit’Several measures were previously introduced or supported by Coalition, prompting claim Liberals and Nationals would ‘let climate change rip’ 52410
Reposted by Dr Blair WilliamsNick Feik @nickfeik.bsky.social · 23/09/2026The best leader the Liberals could come up withtheguardian.comAngus Taylor pledges to repeal swathe of climate policies, saying ‘Australia has done its bit’Several measures were previously introduced or supported by Coalition, prompting claim Liberals and Nationals would ‘let climate change rip’ 1710419