David Hunter @davy-hunter.bsky.social · 05/02/2026I have written to mine over a month ago and received no acknowledgment or reply to date. Disappointing 100 0
David Hunter @davy-hunter.bsky.social · 20/07/2025www.afl.com.au/news/1369294 Fox commentators are fixated on Collingwood and get put in their place by Freo in the last quarter.afl.com.auFreo flexes premiership muscles in thrilling win over MagpiesFremantle comes from 22 points down in the final quarter to beat Collingwood by a point 010 0
David Hunter @davy-hunter.bsky.social · 11/07/2025It might just make it easier to identify people we dont want to talk to or associate with.😂 010 0
Reposted by David HunterDavid Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 18/06/2025Jim Chalmers excellent. This is a true Queenslander response to a problem. We put everything on the table, we debate it intelligently & then we go help those most in need. Qld Premier TJ Ryan approves. Let's get on with reform & have good debate. #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...theguardian.comJim Chalmers says media’s ‘rule-in rule-out game’ on tax reform has ‘cancerous effect’ on policy debatesTreasurer says Labor has a responsibility to move beyond its election mandate and consider tax reform 89028 0
Reposted by David HunterMiriam Cosic @miriamcosic.bsky.social · 30/05/2025Love this. The brilliant Laura Tingle. #journalism 21495135 0
David Hunter @davy-hunter.bsky.social · 31/05/2025newsapp.abc.net.au/news/2025-05... Laura Tingle’s article is a breath of fresh air in Australian political journalism. Perhaps a few others can take up the mantle.newsapp.abc.net.auAfter 45 years watching politics, here's my last wish for this government and its big mandate - ABC NewsPutting aside the Coalition, let's focus on the new government: the one that has won an exceptionally large number of seats and which is probably already doing stuff that's affecting us voters. 230 0
David Hunter @davy-hunter.bsky.social · 24/04/2025Anzac Day- dawn service on our cruise ship attended by 500 guests. A touching tribute to our fallen military service people. 030 0
Reposted by David HunterPeta from Oz @petsam.bsky.social · 17/04/2025Fantastic woman on Afternoon Briefing slapping down the Chinese ship fear mongering in quite some detail and with knowledge. Her name was Jennifer missed her surname and position in surveillance and shipping sorry. It was the second interview after the journos following campaign trail. #auspol 4307 0
Reposted by David HunterGreg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 16/04/2025Dutton: "People have seen food prices go up by 30%." That's a lie (they went up by 12%) #leadersdebate 39597158 0
Reposted by David HunterMike Carlton @mikecarlton01.bsky.social · 15/04/2025Dutton was running around yesterday, screeching that “ the Russians are coming, the Russians are coming! “ and howling about “ a catastrophic failure of Australian diplomacy.” It was total bullshit. Worse it was grossly irresponsible.theguardian.comAustralia election 2025 live: Penny Wong takes aim at Peter Dutton over ‘extraordinary’ claims about IndonesiaFollow live 58607200 0
David Hunter @davy-hunter.bsky.social · 10/04/2025Watching David Littleproud talk about a coalition pledge to fund regional infrastructure if they get elected. He couldn’t have had a more inappropriate person to help him announce it in Bridgette Rorter McKenzie, the queen of pork barreling and colour coded spreadsheet. 050 0
David Hunter @davy-hunter.bsky.social · 10/04/2025newsapp.abc.net.au/news/2025-04... Excellent progress in search of a solution to protect our trees. Hopefully another win for science in the protection of our environment.newsapp.abc.net.auNew trial against polyphagous shot-hole borer achieves early success - ABC NewsMore than 100 trees infested with polyphagous shot-hole borer are saved by a Perth council during a four-month chemical injection trial. 020 0
Reposted by David HunterSimon Rosenberg @simonrosenberg.bsky.social · 09/04/2025Note sure what is worse: - that so many LNP candidates turn out to be rabid RWNJs - that the party vetting process is so poor, or - that these dodgy blokes seem to be the Liberals' and Nationals' idea of quality candidates. #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...theguardian.comLNP candidate in critical Queensland seat apologises after controversial posts on China and ‘feminists’ resurfaceLeichhardt candidate Jeremy Neal says views – including on Covid measures – were shared on social media during ‘traumatic’ pandemic frontline work 2913052 0
Reposted by David HunterThe Cathy Wilcox @cathywilcox.bsky.social · 08/04/2025Story. My @smh cartoon. 25721298 0
Reposted by David HunterMike Carlton @mikecarlton01.bsky.social · 07/04/2025How the Israelis murdered 15 Gaza medics and lied about it afterwards.bbc.comBBC Verify analyses video showing Israel's killing of Gaza medicsThe IDF's killing of 15 emergency workers has drawn international condemnation. BBC Verify examines new footage of the incident. 15277129 0
Reposted by David HunterSimon Rosenberg @simonrosenberg.bsky.social · 07/04/2025“I understand the struggles of renters. I talk to them regularly, when I raise their rents. They fear they will never enter the market, a fear I relate to as I fear that I wont be able to buy another property in the next month or so.” #auspol chaser.com.au/national/ame...chaser.com.auAmelia Hamer clarifies that she ‘relates to renters’ because she has two of them – The Chaser"I understand the struggles of renters, I talk to them regularly, when I raise their rents." 817955 0
David Hunter @davy-hunter.bsky.social · 05/04/2025Trump is as dumb as a post. You are overthinking his intellectual capacity. 000 0
Reposted by David HunterStephen @theaviator1992.bsky.social · 02/04/2025Dutton’s shadow migrant services minister owns a migration agency that helps people stay in Australia and overturn their visa refusals. There's always some hidden financial interest... #auspol #ausvotes #icac www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...smh.com.auOpposition shadow migrant services minister declares family interests in migration firmThe Coalition’s shadow minister for migrant services has declared his family’s financial interests in a migration agency that helps people stay in Australia and overturn their visa refusals. 1210159 0
Reposted by David HunterPeter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 02/04/2025Just imagine the cost of flights alone for Dutton to travel back and forth from Sydney to Canberra (rather than living at the Lodge). Artwork: Dave Pope #auspol #AusVotes25 29231 0
David Hunter @davy-hunter.bsky.social · 04/03/2025The catholic funding is included in the receipts info 100 0
David Hunter @davy-hunter.bsky.social · 04/03/2025Interesting that the two state primary schools in the same suburb as local catholic primary school in Woodvale WA ( similar icsea index) received more funding per student ( includes fees) than the catholic school. According to “My Schools”, financial data (2023). 110 0
David Hunter @davy-hunter.bsky.social · 01/03/2025It’s very disturbing to observe that five of the nine countries with nuclear weapons have leaders who display the typical personal insecurities of intellectually deficient bullies. How has the world allowed this to happen? 010 0
David Hunter @davy-hunter.bsky.social · 19/02/2025The obvious question here. If the low level of dissolved oxygen in the water is causing the Maugean Skate to die why don’t the farmed salmon die too? Can the water be artificially oxygenated? 000 0
Reposted by David HunterRex Patrick @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social · 16/02/2025Peter Dutton plans to butcher the public service, DOGE style. The last time the LNP tried that they just shoveled cash to the big 4 consulting firms so we got shocking waste, corrupted governance, rampant secrecy & hopeless service. #TaxLawLeak #auspoltheguardian.comPeter Dutton wants to cut public service jobs in Canberra. Here’s what happened last timeThere are 26,000 more APS employees than in 2022, but the bill for contractors has fallen from its Covid pandemic peak 33641327 0
David Hunter @davy-hunter.bsky.social · 17/02/2025I respectfully disagree with your assessment of Trump’s intellect. He is as dumb as a post. 200 0
Reposted by David HunterScott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · 05/02/2025Mr Dutton is LYING when he says ‘your electricity Bill has gone up by $1000’ ‼️ Excellent analysis by @swollenpickles.bsky.social 👇 His increase was $273 pa since 2022 & with ‘Jim’s Bill Relief’ he is $75 better off‼️ Lift your game, MSM journos. #CostOfLiving #Auspol #AusVotes25 #insiders 1316388 0
Reposted by David Hunterthe Juice Media @thejuicemedia.com · 06/02/2025The Liberal Party of Australia has made an ad about its Nuclear Plan, and it’s surprisingly honest and informative! www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBqV...youtube.comHonest Government Ad | Nuclear (Australia)YouTube video by thejuicemedia 411047583 0
Reposted by David HunterMEAA @withmeaa.bsky.social · 06/02/2025The ABC must commission an independent inquiry into the broadcaster’s independence from outside interference and apologise for allowing external pressure to influence the dismissal of Antoinette Lattouf and attempts to have other journalists sacked. buff.ly/4hCtsaM #MEAAmedia 21495228 0
Reposted by David HunterMartin @aplzz.bsky.social · 04/02/2025Stand up #Australia I just wrote to SEN... Show your discust, SEN contact: Dan McGuire Chief Commercial Officer - SEN dmcguire@sen.com.au 1229 0
David Hunter @davy-hunter.bsky.social · 04/02/2025If we value our democracy highly, perhaps we should fund it fully from the public purse instead of relying on private and corporate donations which inevitably get repaid in kind. 040 0
David Hunter @davy-hunter.bsky.social · 30/01/2025Labor loses support because a large percentage of people are ignorant, inherently selfish and poorly informed by mainstream media. 4171 0
Reposted by David HunterJim Chalmers @jimchalmers.bsky.social · 29/01/2025Underlying inflation is now at a three-year low according to new figures released today. Headline inflation is around the middle of the RBA’s target band. On every measure, we’ve made substantial and sustained progress in the fight against inflation. #auspol #ausecon 2314857 0
Reposted by David HunterProf Jenny Hocking @palaceletters.bsky.social · 26/01/2025My latest in The Echo. The Albanese govt's reforms are not being given the credit they deserve. The focus group-driven mantra of a ‘do nothing’ govt cannot be sustained if our erstwhile political commentators bothered to look at what the govt has actually done #auspol www.echo.net.au/2025/01/main...echo.net.auMainstream media fails to mention positive Labor policiesThe new year in Australian politics, an all-important election year, began on a high with a host of Albanese government policy initiatives taking effect from January 1, 2025. 60513272 0
Reposted by David HunterJim Chalmers @jimchalmers.bsky.social · 23/01/2025Exactly a year ago this Saturday, the Prime Minister & I announced our decision to provide every taxpayer a tax cut to help with the cost of living. Whether you’re a nurse, a truckie, a teacher or a tradie, Labor’s plan is all about helping you earn more & keep more of what you earn. #auspol 1911123 0
Reposted by David HunterPeter FitzSimons @peterfitz1.bsky.social · 07/01/2025Anthony Albanese has called for fixed four year terms. Makes sense to me. If you agree, RT. Disagree, "like"? #auspol 182462734 0
Reposted by David HunterChris Bowen @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · 22/12/2024He really has no idea 138420 0
Reposted by David HunterThe Cathy Wilcox @cathywilcox.bsky.social · 18/12/2024Spinning Hugh. My @smh @theage cartoon. 21517190 0
David Hunter @davy-hunter.bsky.social · 15/12/2024If the Maugean Skate is so severely affected by reduced levels of dissolved oxygen in the water why aren’t the farmed salmon dying too? Not trying to be a smart-arse just interested. 000 0
Reposted by David HunterThe Shovel @theshovel.bsky.social · 13/12/2024“Yes, we did fuck up the roll out of a few car parks. "And yes we did fuck up the roll out of the NBN while at the same time making it more expensive. "But when it comes to building high-tech enriched uranium reactors, we’re the guys for the job”. theshovel.com.au/2023/09/20/p...theshovel.com.auParty That Was Unable to Build Commuter Car Park Unveils Plans to Build 7 Nuclear Reactors — The Shovel"When it comes to implementing six dozen high-tech enriched uranium reactors and then safely storing the waste, we’re the guys for the job" 18423173 0
David Hunter @davy-hunter.bsky.social · 13/12/2024I know I’m showing my ignorance but can someone tell me why it is so important to reopen the Australian Embassy in Ukraine at this time? Is it not safer and equally functional to continue operating out of Poland? 120 0
Reposted by David Hunter𝓚𝓲𝓶 𝓒𝓪𝓻𝓻𝓮𝓻𝓪 🦘🌏 @kimcarrera007.bsky.social · 12/12/2024Dropping nuclear power costings on Black Friday, less than two weeks before Christmas, is political code for wanting it buried 34710 0
Reposted by David HunterDr Richard Denniss @richarddenniss.bsky.social · 12/12/2024The RBA wants another 85 thousand people to become unemployed before they think it’s ‘safe’ to lower interest rates…hoping for higher unemployment and flirting with recession isn’t safe. The RBA should cut interest rates now 1319274 0
Reposted by David HunterVictoria Fielding @drvicfielding.bsky.social · 12/12/2024Please help pushback against Dutton and News Corp’s nuclear disinformation by sharing these very simple FACTS which show nuclear power is more expensive, slower and will contribute a tiny share of power generation as compared to renewables. The nuclear campaign is designed to undermine renewables👇🏻 30567425 0
Reposted by David HunterMike Carlton @mikecarlton01.bsky.social · 05/12/2024That dickhead James Paterson is blathering today that Australia-Israel relations are at their lowest ebb. Er no. That was in 2010, when Israel forged four Australian passports for a Mossad assassination operation. I suppose Paterson was still in kindergarten then. 41739220 0
Reposted by David HunterJane Gardner @janeclimate.bsky.social · 04/12/2024Every time I have the audacity to talk about how nuclear is a batshit crazy idea for Australia on socials, I get a pile on from condescending nukebros tripping over themselves to mansplain and YouTube clips me to death. 💀 I wonder if BlueSky will be the same? 🤔 63501130 0
Reposted by David HunterMichael Pascoe @michaelpascoe01.bsky.social · 04/12/2024The BCA chooks carrying on as if they really would prefer a recession. Keynes manning the pumps but getting no credit. Mine for MWM michaelwest.com.au/damned-if-yo...michaelwest.com.auDamned if you do: Jim Chalmers cops the blame for no recession - Michael WestGovernment spending is keeping Australia out of recession as this week's feeble GDP numbers tallied 7 quarters of negative economic growth. 99132 0
Reposted by David HunterChris Bowen @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · 04/12/2024I wish to apologise for Peter Dutton not having released the costings of their nuclear policy yet. I will try better in future to release the costings of a policy I oppose (Will it also be Labor’s fault that nuclear will cost you a lot in big bills, big taxes and cuts to your essential services?) 48037 0
Reposted by David HunterIndependent Australia @independentaus.bsky.social · 01/12/2024The national broadcaster has aired another interview riddled with falsehoods to deceive voters as an election looms, as Alan Austin reports. independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...independentaustralia.netABC News misleads on the economy and risks pushing more Australians into povertyABC presents old data from the previous Coalition Government as a 'new' cost-of-living crisis study. 9160105 0