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csi-oz.bsky.social

@csi-oz.bsky.social
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Progressive, social justice, science, climate action, refugees. Retired social worker. On Kaurna land (Boothby).

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Kon Karapanagiotidis @kkarapanagiotidis.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
makes it harder for men to actually seek the help they need. Having depression is not an excuse to be violent. Male violence against women is always a choice.
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Kon Karapanagiotidis @kkarapanagiotidis.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
And no, suffering from depression does not cause men to suddenly allegedly strangle their partner to the point where they can’t breathe and fear they are going to die. This just further stigmatises men with depression and
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csi-oz.bsky.social @csi-oz.bsky.social · 18h
Big Tech is profiting from online harms inflicted on Australians. One thing would change this faster than any regulator: the right for you to seek compensation. Sign the @australiainstitute.org.au petition now: nb.australiainstitute.org.au/big-tech
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✍️ PETITION: Make Big Tech pay when they harm Australians
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csi-oz.bsky.social @csi-oz.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
SA the nation’s oldest state but riddled with prejudice www.indailysa.com.au/news/opinion...
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SA the nation's oldest state but riddled with prejudice - News | InDaily, Inside South Australia
Test your knowledge with our interactive InDaily Trivia Quiz. Find out how much you really know and learn new things along the way.
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Kaitlin Kal Lee @kaitlinkallee.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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Alex Reed @salexanderreed.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Cornell protest right now. At least a thousand people out here.
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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
“Sensible centre” code for status quo
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csi-oz.bsky.social @csi-oz.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...
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Profound ignorance displayed in interest rates fake outrage
Economic analysis in most of Australia’s media last week was more manipulation than information.
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The Saturday Paper @thesaturdaypaper.com.au · 28/09/2026
"He will seek a third term and I reckon he will get one.” Paul Bongiorno on Anthony Albanese’s electoral planning: trib.al/z61HGoo
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Anthony Albanese’s third term
A smiling selfie with United States President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York won’t do much to reassure Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s growing number of critics back in Australia.
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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
More gas is used to convert gas to LNG exports than is used by the entire manufacturing industry. We don't need more gas. #NoNewGas #TAXtheGAS
Charts showing gas use/size by PJ:

LNG exports: 4,425PJ
LNG conversion plant use: 437PJ
Manufacturing: 370PJ
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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Latest energy figures are out for 2024-25 - once again 83% of Australia's gas is exported or used to convert gas to PNG exports. There is no gas shortage. We do not need more gas. We need to #TAXtheGAS
Charts showing in 2024-25 4,862PJ of gas was exported or used in LNG plants, while only 1,016PJ was use by the domestic economy of mining, manufacturing, residential and gas power plants.
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Kon Karapanagiotidis @kkarapanagiotidis.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
ASRC had TWO VANS STOLEN OVERNIGHT in Melbourne from our CATERING SOCIAL ENTERPRISE. We are all so distressed and angry. Who robs a charity! Here’s are the license plates of the two white vans 👇🏼 and photos of them too➡️➡️➡️ Call 000 if spot them please 🙏🏼 Renault 🚐 is 1UO2YV Peugeot van 🚐 is 1QR 8PO
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Kon Karapanagiotidis @kkarapanagiotidis.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
“The two stolen vehicles are used by the ASRC’s catering social enterprise, which provides employment opportunities for refugees and people seeking asylum.” Read more here: www.news.com.au/national/mel...
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Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Donald Trump has invited Vladimir Putin, wanted by the ICC over the mass kidnapping of Ukrainian children, to December's G20 at his Miami golf resort. The Kremlin says it is grateful. A bipartisan group of 14 US senators demand the invitation be withdrawn.
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US Senators urge Trump to withdraw Putin's G20 invitation as Kremlin says it is grateful
14 Republican and Democratic senators are urging Trump to withdraw his invitation for Vladimir Putin to attend December’s G20 summit at Trump’s Miami golf resort. Putin is wanted by the ICC over Russi...
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Simon Rosenberg @simonrosenberg.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
“Hanson has said she’s sought policy advice from Gina Rinehart.” That’s one way to describe being the billionaire’s sock puppet. #4Corners #auspol
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Kon Karapanagiotidis @kkarapanagiotidis.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The Victorian Police are investigating after our 2 ASRC Catering Social Enterprise Vans were stolen. To those who have reached out asking how they can help. There’s two ways: Chip in to help cover what insurance won’t: donate.asrc.org.au Call 000 if you spot either of our ASRC Catering white vans
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Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Russia spent another night attacking Ukrainian civilians. At least eight people were killed across Ukraine in the latest Russian strikes. Zelenskyy: “Anywhere in the world, this choice of targets would be called by one word – terrorism.”
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Rick Morton @squigglyrick.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
'Power is its own constituency. It exists to protect itself.' Authoritarianism sounds scary, but it arrives bit by bit. We're already doing the work for some grim future. Will be talking about this and more at Sydney Opera House's Curious program this Sunday. www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/28/r...
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Don't think Australia is immune to authoritarianism
Nobody wakes up to sudden authoritarianism. We relinquish ourselves to it by allowing our favoured government to get away with bending norms and rules. Over time, these bends become clean breaks.
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stranger @strangerous.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Pauline Hanson’s former staff expose One Nation’s fascist core: an indefinite hold on power making her "President for life"—while banning the media to hide from accountability. Didn’t stop Steve Cannane from grilling her to her face.💥 Textbook fascism. #auspol
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csi-oz.bsky.social @csi-oz.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Just signed this, check it out
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Pops @pops131.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
This is remarkable. Marco Rubio stated, "Iranians are thieves. They cannot impose tolls on the Strait of Hormuz." In response, Abbas Araghchi remarked, "Consider the speaker. Approximately half of Venezuela's oil production is now directed to the United States. Who is truly the thief?"
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 21/08/2026
EXCLUSIVE: Trump’s pardons have cost crime victims a staggering $1.7 billion in restitution while wiping away penalties for wealthy fraudsters and political allies, according to a new congressional review. The full findings are damning:
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EXCLUSIVE: Committee Review Finds Trump Pardons Have Cost Crime Victims $1.7 Billion and Enriched Trump Allies
A Scathing Report from House Judiciary Committee Finds Cost of Trump Pardons Continues to Soar
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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
“We have recognized from the beginning that America has changed, and that we will not return to our old relationship,” PM Carney said. “Canada has what the world wants. And we will not allow any nation to determine our future.” www.nbcnews.com/business/eco...
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U.S.-Canada trade talks collapse, setting new 50% tariffs in motion
The import taxes will apply to hockey sticks, building materials, liquors and certain kinds of clothing. Prime Minister Mark Carney said “Canada will match those tariffs dollar for dollar.”
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Dr Ingrid M🪁 @ingridm.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
great summary of the NSW SC Justice Desmond Fagan decision this week. Noting the matter was an application to keep Farhat incarcerated without any further charge (ESO) ie locked up without charge, a thing most lawyers and judges oppose for the obvious reasons. michaelwest.com.au/segal-ihra-a...
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Segal's speech code meets the law: Justice Fagan wrecks Canberra's Israel exception - Michael West
The Israel lobby wrote itself a dictionary - the IHRA definition of antisemitism. Justice Desmond Fagan, NSW Supreme Court, collapsed it.
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Ben Eltham @beneltham.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Hmmmm mmmmmm
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Rex Patrick @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
I’ve had no physical human contact for the past two days which has made for good #FOI submissions progress. Every half hour this pelican paddles by to check up on things. Barwon River, Northern NSW. #WorkFromRoan
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The Saturday Paper @thesaturdaypaper.com.au · 22/08/2026
“There are real achievements that this government can claim some credit for, but this is a retrograde step," Sex Discrimination Commissioner Anna Cody tells The Saturday Paper. trib.al/jEMRNLQ
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‘A retrograde step’: NDIS cut without published gender data
The government’s refusal to release an assessment of the impact of NDIS reforms on women has drawn criticism that their safety and security has been sacrificed to meet Labor’s budget goals.
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Maranoa Girl @maranoagirl.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Australia, be prepared. A super strong El Nino has formed in the Pacific. The BoM indicates that the event could trigger AU's hottest spring on record & potentially leave the country facing a very hot, dry summer. BBC suggests temp increase 3-5 degrees. It's expected to persist into autumn 2027. 2/
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Craig Hill @craighill.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
At my local newsagency, a bloke walks in every morning, looks at the front page and walks out. The owner asked him what he was looking for, & he said "an obituary." He was told the obituaries were at the back of the paper, and the old guy said "The one I'm looking for will definitely be headlines."
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Nick Feik @nickfeik.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Another incredible failure by the NACC. This is either irretrievable incompetence or corruption - there is no alternative. Great work by @squigglyrick.bsky.social
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Exclusive: NACC letters gaslit Meals on Wheels whistleblower
The NACC is refusing to release its investigation into millions of dollars in Meals on Wheels contracts, instead telling the whistleblower she is confused about the outcome.
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Gekko @gekko.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
What should it say when a politician attacks another Australian for their ethnic origins? Even after she lost her case she’s back for more It says racism is a central, institutionalised, central part of her platform Vindictive, divisive, on a personal, professional and political level
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
The Pentagon fired the publisher and editor in chief of Stars and Stripes, the military newspaper that is supposed to maintain editorial independence from the very department it covers.
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stranger @strangerous.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Vicki Dunne says Advance Executive Director Matthew Sheahan wasn’t available because he had other business. Hodgins-May recalls him calling the Senate Chair “cowardly” “Would you suggest that’s maybe an ap word to describe Mr Sheahan for not turning up today?”🔥
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csi-oz.bsky.social @csi-oz.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
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Gen X is still driving down to The River – and finding it dry
Many in Generation X have reached midlife carrying mortgages, insecure work, dependent children and ageing parents. The growing anger across middle Australia did not come from nowhere.
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Amy Remeikis @amyremeikis.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
This very personal speech from Jacqui Lambie won't get anywhere near as much attention as it should - but again goes to choices about who we care about. No one should have to go through this live.thepoint.com.au/2026/08/the-...
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csi-oz.bsky.social @csi-oz.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Swans sexual assault allegations spurs SA newsreader to revisit her own experience www.indailysa.com.au/news/opinion...
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Swans sexual assault allegations spurs SA newsreader to revisit her own experience - News | InDaily, Inside South Australia
In the shadow of seeing Sydney Swans scramble into cars to escape detection on their way home from the Melbourne Pullman hotel, I step back into a dark recess of my mind, writes former TV Newsreader K...
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csi-oz.bsky.social @csi-oz.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Kouts hails latest SA credit rating www.indailysa.com.au/news/just-in...
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Kouts hails latest SA credit rating - News | InDaily, Inside South Australia
Adelaide-based oil and gas producer Santos has lifted its 2025 oil production target to more than double its 2018 output.
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stranger @strangerous.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Jane Hume torched as she shamelessly refuses to condemn hard right scandal-plagued NSW Lib faction 'The Reformers' despite revelations of a plot to dump Sussan Ley - insisting she ‘doesn’t know the details’ Speers: "But you’re the federal deputy leader..."💥 So many questions 🙄
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bradpsychology @bradpsychology.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Religions will continue to avoid tax and oppose assisted dying, reproductive health, LGBT+ rights, and hide paedophiles until 51% of Australians mark ‘no religion’ on the census.
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stranger @strangerous.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Segal also discussed her idea of having publicly funded institutions & all organisations that receive grants, being forced to adopt IHRA and setting criteria so that funding is only approved if they meet certain “conditions”
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stranger @strangerous.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Rollout starts some time in August , ie, any time within next few weeks (I may have missed specific date) No child should be educated with IHRA The examples in IHRA handbooks literally say accusing Israel’s govt of genocide, even accusing them of racism, is antisemitism.
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stranger @strangerous.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
REVEALED AT COMMISSION:  The federal govt has increased funding so that Segal’s IHRA training pilot programs can be rolled out at 200 schools across the country. Includes both public and private schools. After this, they hope it goes across the board.
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stranger @strangerous.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
The panic is real when you have to use a political flyer as a human shield.
Screenshot of Angus Taylor holding up a blue brochure titled "The Coalition's Plan" during a press conference.
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stranger @strangerous.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
🔥 Angus Taylor gets smashed repeatedly ducking questions on NSW ICAC’s probe into alleged payments to shadowy Lib faction ‘The Reformers’ Insists he’s answered while not answering & that he prefers to talk about his new pamphlet. He should resign with this cloud hanging over him. #auspol
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stranger @strangerous.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Coming to a workplace near you…
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Robert Maxwell @robmax4.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/j... Always a bully. Never made one molecule of iron ore in her life
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Gina Rinehart threatens ABC with legal action over Race Around the World program
Hancock Prospecting says chair Kim Williams among those ‘on notice’ for failing to remove program that joked about turning Rinehart’s insides into a sausage roll
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Dr Ingrid M🪁 @ingridm.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
recall there is an ECAJ operative sitting inside the ASECA office and ASECA refuses responsibility for severing her ongoing relationship with ECAJ and its publicly funded security company. There will be no national antisemitism education centre independent of ASECA-ECAJ. bsky.app/profile/ingr...
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Dr Ingrid M🪁 @ingridm.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
conditions on the ground in Gaza. Chicken pox. Fleas and mice. Unbearable. Created by Israel. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07...
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'Her skin is bleeding': Devastating virus wreaks havoc in Gaza
As chickenpox spreads through Gaza's tent camps, the race to contain the virus is made harder by a lack of sanitation, overcrowding and summer heat.
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Jommy Tee @jommytee.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
The National Centre for Education Against Antisemitism...(hyphen free) is a private sector entity registered on 2 June 2026, directors with links to ECAJ and 5A. It appears to have been dreamt up circa April this year.
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Leena 🌵 @leena.reuben.games · 31/07/2026
This watering down of the term doxxing is going to have a devastating long term impact. Same with the “gatecrashing” framing of Nazis attending rallies they share ideology with. The members of the group chat were *outed*, or disclosed, or leaked, however you want to say it. It wasn’t sharing PII.
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