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Chris Maltby

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mr dog @firstdogonthemoon.bsky.social · 13h
A state-owned Mamdani style commnist supermarket chain that causes Colesworths to fall into the sea? Yes please! www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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A Mamdaniesque state supermarket?! Anything that causes the duopoly to suffer is good for me| First Dog on the Moon
I endorse this completely
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Rex Patrick @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social · 23h
They lost, have appealed, and want me to pay their legal costs. It’s the second time in three months, except for the new appeal they’ve also added a ‘shake-down’ to the repertoire. @albomp.bsky.social clearly hates #transparency, especially #FOI wins. #auspol
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Shakedown at Transparency Corral. Government brings out the money gun - Michael West
The Albanese Government has reached a new low, using a Federal Court appeal application and questionable legal tactics to avoid scrutiny.
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Steph Hodgins-May @stephhodgins-may.bsky.social · 21h
BREAKING: Today, the High Court ruled against MACH Energy in their appeal over the proposed expansion of the Mount Pleasant coal mine in the Hunter Valley.
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Ette Media @ettemedia.bsky.social · 21h
ICYMI: We analysed 42 interviews by ABC's 7.30 and found that guests from countries allied with Australia received different treatment than guests who weren't. Plus, deference was reserved for officials from Ukraine & Israel - even if their answers contradicted evidence.
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War of words: How ABC 7.30’s interview approach differs widely by conflict
An exclusive data analysis of interviews conducted on ABC’s 7.30 — and what they tell us about the broadcaster's bias.
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Zeteo @zeteo.com · 06/10/2026
It would be nice if Western media gave a damn about the Israelis killed *by Israel* on October 7th. They may not - but we here at Zeteo do. Watch @mehdirhasan.bsky.social take you through that day, explaining the secretive 'Hannibal Directive' and how it was deployed by the Israeli military.
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The Point @thepointau.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
"They don't make supervillains like they used to" a new cartoon by @fionakatauskas.bsky.social See today's cartoon on The Point: sbrew.link/R84bjFD8
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Senator David Shoebridge @davidshoebridge.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Labor’s hypocrisy on coal and gas means Australia’s climate authority, especially with our Pacific neighbours, is falling apart. Pacific Island leaders are boldly fighting to protect their nations from deadly global warming caused by coal & gas. It’s literally a life and death struggle for them.
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Rex Patrick @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Productivity = output/input. Receiving no #AUKUS subs (output) at a cost of billions (input) = zero productivity. As an aside, it does nothing for national security either. #TipForTheTreasurer #auspol
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Australia is closing in on the world's highest rates. Only one country is in front
Why has Iceland's interest rate been set so high?
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Erialc @erialc.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
#inflation Demand-pull inflation occurs when households and firms spend more than the economy can produce…Cost-push inflation is what happens when the price of an essential input is yanked upward by forces that have nothing to do with domestic demand’ #auspol www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The interest rate rise is the wrong medicine and an even worse alibi | Yanis Varoufakis
Inflation is again being used as an excuse for acts of vandalism on some of Australia’s important institutions
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Senator David Shoebridge @davidshoebridge.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
End AUKUS. The US military is destabilizing the world and spreading violence, all headed by a bunch of Trump's true weirdos fighting culture wars.
Screenshot of Australian article headline kill purge army of ‘fatties, beardos and weirdos’ says Hegseth with a picture of Pete Hegseth saluting in front of a large American flag projection
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Prof Bill McGuire @profbillmcguire.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Mind-boggling - just mind-boggling Now expected to peak at an extraordinary 4.2C in December
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The Register @theregister.com · 30/09/2026
AI market needs to make $6 trillion a year by 2031 to fund its infrastructure habit
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AI market needs to make $6 trillion a year by 2031 to fund its infrastructure habit
That's the amount of economic value AI will have to deliver to justify all the investment
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Zeteo @zeteo.com · 30/09/2026
How the Global Right Weaponizes Antisemitism to Fight the Left It’s not just the Trump regime. From Germany to the UK to even Canada, attacking progressives to supposedly protect Jews is widespread, writes Jewish philosopher and fascism expert Jason Stanley. Read now: zeteo.com/p/how-far-ri...
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How the Global Right Weaponizes Antisemitism to Fight the Left
It’s not just the Trump regime. From Germany to the UK to even Canada, attacking progressives to supposedly protect Jews is widespread, writes Jewish philosopher and fascism expert Jason Stanley.
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Deepcut News @deepcutnews.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
For a glimpse into @DavidShoebridge's vision, he wrote this for Deepcut a month ago. www.deepcutnews.com/p/we-can-bea...
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We can beat the 1 per cent – David Shoebridge
Australia’s Left must unite and rise to meet the moment
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Ette Media @ettemedia.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Our data dive highlights how the public broadcaster can — at times — echo the Australian government’s views and international relationships, despite evidence and the expectations of international law. This was particularly prevalent with one country: Israel. Listen to the full episode below.
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EXCLUSIVE: ABC 7.30’s interview bias unpacked
Podcast Episode · We Used to be Journos · 29 September · 1hr 24min · Video
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Senator David Shoebridge @davidshoebridge.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Larissa’s leadership has always come from the heart. As a leader she acts from conviction and through collaboration to make a fairer and more equal world.
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Ketan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · 29/09/2026
Israel engaged in the demolition of a city with families still inside the buildings. Real life horror.
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Nick Evershed!? @handle.invalid · 28/09/2026
A timeline of One Nation’s instability: more than half of Hanson’s MPs have quit or been expelled. As party numbers swell to record levels, Guardian analysis reveals a three-decade history of tumult www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
pauline hanson's head surrounded by coloured dots showing the number of politicians who have quit the party, lost at election, or remain as incumbents
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Rex Patrick @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
UK Prime Minister Burnham wants submarines and shipyards to be his country’s economic engine. Why not, especially when Australian taxpayers are helping foot the bill. #AUKUS #auspol
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Dan Ilic @danilic.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Newscorp spreads climate denialism in Australia — and now?
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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
In October last year, hackers leaked over 5 million Qantas customer records into the dark web after the company refused to pay the ransom demanded. michaelwest.com.au/qantas-off-the-h…
Qantas off the hook for data breach they could have seen comingIn October last year, hackers leaked over 5 million Qantas customer records into the dark web after the company refused to pay the ransom demanded.The OAIC said the material it had examined did not indicate Qantas had failed to take reasonable steps to protect customer information. It also praised the airline’s response once the breach was detected, including shutting down access, bringing in forensic specialists and notifyIt began with a phone call.
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Senator David Shoebridge @davidshoebridge.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Still so little information from the Albanese Government over what data they are planning to hand over to Trump. Every level of this Government is just addicted to secrecy. This agreement will cover our information, surely the public should know about negotiations.
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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Astroturfers. Australia’s local elections the new battleground for the Israel lobby Wendy Bacon reports. Read it here: michaelwest.com.au/astroturfers-aus…
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Senator David Shoebridge @davidshoebridge.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Lies, more lies, then some lies from this man. Thankfully much of the world (with the shameful exception of Australia) is finally moving to sanction Israeli settlements and parts of the machinery of dispossession and genocide.
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Deepcut News @deepcutnews.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
For the first time, an Australian court has heard expert evidence linking Pine Gap to Israel's atrocities. Prof Richard Tanter tendered a 34-page report to the Alice Springs Local Court in a case involving two protestors. www.deepcutnews.com/p/pine-gap-l...
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Pine Gap linked to Israel’s atrocities, NT court told
Expert evidence was tabled in the defence of two protestors charged for an offence at the US spy base
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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Lies, damned lies, and pollies talking about housing Michael Pascoe reports. Read it here: michaelwest.com.au/lies-damned-lies…
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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Zio whinging cancels yet another event - Children's Hospital talk on children and war #whatsthescam #auspol @kimwingerei.bsky.social michaelwest.com.au/hospital-can...
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Hospital cancels education event fearing pro-Palestine bias - Michael West
Last week, Perth Children's Hospital cancelled a scheduled 'Grand Round' because of "perceptions of pro-Palestinian bias”.
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Senator David Shoebridge @davidshoebridge.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Another reason we’re calling for a 12 month import ban - these things have none of the standard safety protections of people expect, and those being filmed deserve! Imagine you’re using these to film your day or your kids at the playground and anyone nearby can steal that footage
Ultra-cheap smart glasses leaving Australians' personal data exposed to hackers
By national technology reporter Ange Lavoipierre

Topic:Technology
Posted about 2h agoabout 2 hours ago
a graphic image showing a blue background with padlocks with a pair of glasses with smashed lenses in the foreground. 
An ABC investigation has uncovered security flaws in AI smart glasses sold in Australia. (ABC News: Kylie Silvester)
In short:
The new generation of ultra-cheap smart glasses leaves Australians' personal data, images and videos exposed to hackers, due to security flaws.
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The Point @thepointau.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
“What use is a report forecasting the next forty years by a government failing to tackle the greatest challenge of our time?” said Anjali Sharma. Read the full piece on The Point: thepoint.com.au/new/260922-intergen…
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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Funny Albo is copping it from msm for $6m grant to Marrickville Golf Club which is public - doesn’t even have a fence around it - but not a word abt the $80m to private, exclusive Hakoah Club michaelwest.com.au/white-city-g...
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White City. Government slots one club $86m, the other can't get a toilet - Michael West
Funding for the Sydney Hakoah Club far exceeded its building cost, including millions from state and federal governments.
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Senator David Shoebridge @davidshoebridge.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
The Prime Minister thought he may as well make it official - Labor is run by and for Newscorp and the 1% - so he has appointed former Newscorp exec under hard-right Lachlan Murdoch to plum NY diplomatic job
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Deepcut News @deepcutnews.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Why won't mainstream media ask tough questions of the Israel lobby? Jeffrey Loewenstein, former chairman of the Anti-Defamation Commission, asks. www.deepcutnews.com/p/why-wont-m...
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Why won’t mainstream media ask tough questions of the Israel lobby?
Mainstream media should be alarmed by what Jillian Segal is proposing
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Senator David Shoebridge @davidshoebridge.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
The US forcing its military on another country with threats of menace lurking underneath the “negotiations”. Again, and again. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09...
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US and Denmark reach deal over Greenland after Trump's vows to take island
The US president says he has made a deal with Denmark to bolster the US military presence in Greenland, after months of threatening to take it by force from the NATO ally.
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Senator David Shoebridge @davidshoebridge.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
For the first time we are building cross-party agreement that the Federal Government can’t just allow the states and territories to keep brutalising, jailing and harming children. We have a national youth justice crisis and it demands a national response.
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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
"In America, Kraft owned the building. Here, they don’t need to. They just need the funding agreement." @joshbarnettmw.bsky.social investigation - how the Israel lobby is derailing The Arts #auspol #STC michaelwest.com.au/macklemore-s...
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Macklemore, Sheeran and the Zionist playbook - how it runs through The Arts - Michael West
Two words cost Macklemore his place on Ed Sheeran's tour. In Australia the same playbook has cost artists their work 7 times in 3 years
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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Although the request to hold a Convocation was signed by almost 600 alumni, academics and former Fellows of Senate, the Chancellor of the university, David Thodey, rejected it. michaelwest.com.au/sydney-uni-senat…
Sydney Uni Senate to decide if free speech is okayAlthough the request to hold a Convocation was signed by almost 600 alumni, academics and former Fellows of Senate, the Chancellor of the university, David Thodey, rejected it.He also insisted the Senate would not be able to limit the university’s ties to Israel, which highlights why a Convocation is necessary. As though concern with alleged antisemitism was the university policy priority, he reasoned that any resolution of the Convocation would come bNo dissent allowed
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Senator David Shoebridge @davidshoebridge.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Cross-party recognition at last: the Commonwealth can't sit on the sidelines while states and territories run a cruelty competition on youth justice. Today we have a Senate inquiry recommendation for national minimum standards to stop jailing first and move to fixing first.
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Senator David Shoebridge @davidshoebridge.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
The $560 million grants scandal that has been across the media for more than a week now has NOT been referred to the NACC by a single person. It really does show a shocking lack of faith in the organisation.
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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Marles schtum, but US congressman suggests Perth is going nuclear Rex Patrick reports. Read it here: michaelwest.com.au/marles-schtum-bu…
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Andrew Wilkie MP @andrewwilkiemp.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Scandalous that big oil companies are pocketing $700k a minute profit while some families are going without meals & pensioners are forced to choose between filling the car or a prescription. Australians aren’t fooled by the economic jargon trying to hide price gouging #auspol #politas
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Senator David Shoebridge @davidshoebridge.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
🚨 Breaking 🚨 In a huge win for veterans, the government has abandoned its extreme $5000 healthcare cap, after a massive campaign from the veterans community, the Greens, and members of the crossbench. Healthcare is a human right. The Greens will always protect healthcare.
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Chris Maltby @chris.bondi.oz.au · 16/09/2026
"Facts on the ground"... www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/...
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Matt Golding @goldingcartoons.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
According to Trump ″⁣The only control or ‘guardrails’ that AI needs is a strong and smart and (high IQ) president″⁣. Pity they don’t have one. Russ Davis, Camperdown @theageaustralia.bsky.social letters
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Senator David Shoebridge @davidshoebridge.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The Federal Government needs to get out of Israeli surveillance giant Cellebrite, and see what of our data they have scraped and stored. greens.org.au/campaigns/ge...
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Get Cellebrite Out of Our Data and Lives | The Australian Greens
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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
"How an exhibit once tendered could be changed?" @wendybacon1.bsky.social investigates the Royal Commission, far-right astroturfers and 'social cohesion'. Part 1 #auspol #antisemitism michaelwest.com.au/social-cohes...
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Social cohesion, far-right astroturfers and the Royal Commission - Michael West
Right-wing astroturfers were given a platform at the Bondi Royal Commission, their history concealed and their testimony uncontested.
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Zeteo @zeteo.com · 15/09/2026
“If anyone builds smarter-than-human AI… the most likely outcome is that everyone on Earth will die.” Writer @so8res.bsky.social explains why we should recognize the dangers of AI and why leaders should prevent the creation of superintelligent machines. Read more: zeteo.com/p/how-to-sto...
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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Wonder what year they arrived from South Africa...
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One Nation support is strongest among electors born in South Africa and Italy and weakest among electors born in Asia

New Roy Morgan analysis into the voting intentions of electors by country/region of birth shows Australian electors born in South Africa (36% supporting One Nation), Italy (30%), and Mainland Europe as a whole (29%) are significantly more likely to vote for One Nation than the average elector (24%) according to interviewing conducted with a representative cross-section of 26,418 electors during the first seven months of 2026.
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Nick Feik @nickfeik.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
New investigation: How Australia is propping up an entire international commercial airline (and a dangerously mismanaged one) for its offshore detention regime:
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Why is Australia propping up Nauru airlines to keep offshore detention alive?
Here’s a question you’ve probably never asked yourself: Why does Nauru Airlines exist? There’s a simple answer – Australia’s offshore detention regime. Australia’s “resettlement” program in Naoero req...
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The Point @thepointau.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
“Could One Nation's immigration plan actually work?” a new cartoon by Fiona Katauskas (@fionakatauskas.bsky.social) View the cartoon on The Point: thepoint.com.au/opinions/260...
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Senator David Shoebridge @davidshoebridge.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
@marykostakidis.bsky.social has two rules. Both are good.
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