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MFWitches @mfwitches.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
How in the jingle-busting fuck do we live in a world where tens of millions are getting ready to celebrate the birthday of a Palestinian baby they wouldn’t feed, clothe or save from being bombed to smithereens were he alive today? #NewsCorpse
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Jewish Council of Australia @jewishcouncilau.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Petition: We will not be divided after Bondi. Add your name: jewishcouncil.good.do/unity/jewish...
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Researchers in Spain have developed a new intranasal COVID-19 vaccine that eliminates the virus in mice. One dose gave 60% protection, but two intranasal doses achieved 100% protection with no detectable virus in nasal or lung tissue, suggesting sterilizing immunity. www.csic.es/es/actualida...
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Madrid, Tuesday, 23 September 2025

An experimental intranasal vaccine eliminates the COVID-19 virus in mice

Preclinical trials with rodents show 100% protection with the second dose.

This work advances the development of new-generation vaccines against COVID-19.

(Image caption: SARS-CoV-2 virus exiting infected cells / Team of Luis Enjuanes, PNAS)
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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 15/07/2025
Former DFAT boss wants Australia out of AUKUS. The Aus Govt could save us embarrassment by conducting its own review into AUKUS, rather than waiting for the US to make the deal untenable. Our research found 66% of Australians want a Parliamentary Inquiry into AUKUS. ✍️ theaus.in/AUKUS_inquiry
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Sue J @smpwrgr.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Breaking Novavax news🚨 Just called Biocelect to hear that despite no updates on TGA status page… …Biocelect actually submitted Novavax JN.1 4 weeks ago & it’s currently sitting w- TGA, awaiting approval 😮 A step closer to protection we can med tolerate🤞 Get yr ltr in to help expedite approval ⬇️
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
7,389 aged care COVID deaths since beginning of pandemic 🔸686 reported deaths in 2020 🔸226 reported deaths in 2021 🔸3,855 reported deaths in 2022 🔸1,359 reported deaths in 2023 🔸1,078 reported deaths in 2024 🔸185 reported deaths in 2025 @Mark_Butler_MP
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care facilities: 12 June 2025 🔹Active cases: 1,767 (+22.5%) 🔹Active outbreaks: 252 (+27.2%) 🔹Residents cases: 1,310 (+23.2%) 🔹Staff cases: 457 (+20.5%) 🔹Reported deaths in 2025: 185 (+16) Source: health.gov.au/resources/pu...
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stranger @strangerous.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
Laura Tingle asks “who’s going to be going back into culture wars after this election result?” “Not just in politics, Newscorp was in it up to their armpits.”🔥💯 #AusVotes25
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6 News Australia @6newsau.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
TONIGHT: Peter Dutton’s marginal seat of Dickson is in the spotlight at a candidates’ forum, organised by Pint & Parmi Politics and broadcast by 6 News Dutton, Ali France (Labor), Ellie Smith (independent), and Vinnie Batten (Greens) have been invited LIVE from 6:45pm AEST
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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 24/04/2025
Policy of the Day: Protecting whistleblowers Rather than protecting whistleblowers and the important role they play in stopping corruption, our Government is prosecuting them. 86% of Australians want stronger legal protections for whistleblowers, our research shows. #auspol
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handystitcher.bsky.social @handystitcher.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Powerful video from @animalliborg.bsky.social content warning - distressing video and audio of injured greyhounds 💔
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Nick Feik @nickfeik.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
“Prime Minister Anthony Albanese overrode senior minister Michelle Rowland to shelve a clampdown on gambling ads and avoid a brawl with media and sports bosses…” He is pathetic.
smh.com.au
Albanese used captain’s call to avoid messy brawl over gambling ads
This was the fourth time the prime minister had blocked controversial policies to avoid rocking the boat as he prepared for the campaign.
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Angry Redhead @sidherian.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
The Australasian College of Infection Prevention and Control is advocating for the use of N95 respirators in healthcare settings. @davidjoffe64.bsky.social @toshiakima.bsky.social #COVIDisnotover #wearamask #longcovidischronicmasksareiconic #cleantheair www.acipc.org.au/wp-content/u...
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Amy Remeikis @amyremeikis.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Given how much more fucked up the world is about to get, the question isn't are you better off than you were three years ago - it's what do you think the next three years are going to be like and who do you want making the decisions? And that's not just about a PM, but the whole parliament.
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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Dutton: "People have seen food prices go up by 30%." That's a lie (they went up by 12%) #leadersdebate
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Dr Satoshi Akima, FRACP @toshiakima.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
The moral of the story is this: do not experiment on yourself by snorting airborne viruses into your brain. Stay in the control group.
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Nick Feik @nickfeik.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
It would be good if during an election campaign we discussed that our major ally is now a fascist state trashing the global economy, and that this might affect us? But no.
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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 07/04/2025
It's a good idea to not gut the public service. History has shown us that when you cut public service jobs, you don’t save the nation a single cent. It costs the country more because work is then carried out by expensive contractors and consultants. @futurework.org.au #auspol
australiainstitute.org.au
Cutting public service jobs undermines capability
Peter Dutton says he will cut the Australian Public Service by the same amount it has grown under the Albanese government – 41,000 employees.
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Animal Justice Party @animaljusticeparty.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
"Just when you think it couldn't get any worse, the Victorian government has just given the green light for a FULL native Stubble Quail shoot starting today despite the little bird's numbers crashing! WHO ARE YOU LISTENING TO JACINTA ALLAN? Read more ⬇️ www.regionalvictoriansotds.com?fbclid=IwZXh...
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Susan Metcalfe @susanamet.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
truly sickening footage of some of the suffering experienced by greyhounds in NSW just on Friday - footage Greyhound Racing NSW doesn't want the public to see. Australians have a right to see what greyhound racing really looks like #bangreyhoundracing www.instagram.com/reel/DG9M5eQ...
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Susan Metcalfe @susanamet.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Gardens (Newcastle) Saturday night 3 y/o "Magic Wylde" (no 1 red) resisisted being stuffed into box, then was clearly injured soon after start. Vet exam revealed torn muscle in near fore upper radius. He runs on awkwardly - looks bad so replay is "missing" from GRNSW pages
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FLAVOR FLAV ⏰ @flavorflav.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
Please welcome PRESIDENT @barackobama.bsky.social to BlueSky,,, working in my Flaverification,,,
media.tenor.com
the president of the united states stands at a podium
Alt: the president of the united states stands at a podium
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Jo Dyer @instanterudite.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
As rancid rotting fat balls wash up all over Tasmania's World Heritage-listed harbour, why is Albanese so keen to protect a cavalier multi-national that pollutes land and sea, employs only a handful of people, pays no company tax and sells diseased fish? #auspol
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MFWitches @mfwitches.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Another crucial post from us, witches, about our #VileKyle campaign. Please read the screenshots, and let’s go. #ToYourBrooms (Post 1 of 2.)
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Ronni🧂Salt @ronnisalt.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Walter Sofronoff - head of the ACT Lehrmann inquiry - has been found to have engaged in "serious corrupt conduct" through his disclosures to two journalists: Janet Albrechtsen at The Australian newspaper & Elizabeth Byrne at the ABC. Well, well, well . . . www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
theguardian.com
Lehrmann inquiry head Walter Sofronoff engaged in ‘serious corrupt conduct’ , review finds
Investigation by ACT Integrity Commission finds Sofronoff’s disclosure of confidential material to journalists amounted to corrupt conduct
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Catherine @catiezee.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
In case you missed it, here is the New Zealand Ministry of Health confirming that Covid-19 infection carries great risks to your health, and every time you get infected your risk of Long Covid and other medical issues increases.
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Ben Eltham @beneltham.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Very good from Royce, who has done a lot of work on this stuff. Dark times ahead
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Australia: Plum Stone, a healthy 38-year-old, first contracted COVID in March 2020 with mild symptoms. Over time, she developed heart issues, brain fog, and numbness. She was reinfected in Nov 2022, worsening her POTS. 5 years later, she still struggles with neurological and cardiovascular problems.
sbs.com.au
The world has largely moved on from COVID-19. Meet the people who can't
It's been five years since COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic, but some people continue to feel the effect every day.
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Cardiologists seeing more cases of POTS since the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic. "Dr Hong said the condition can be debilitating, with symptoms like dizziness, fainting, brain fog, shortness of breath and even gastrointestinal issues."
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Cardiologists seeing more cases of POTS since the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic
POTS is a condition that disrupts the body's ability to regulate blood flow while changing positions. Dr. Charles Hong says they have seen a sharp rise since COVID.
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Mike Honey @mikehoney.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
Australian COVID-19 weekly stats update: The risk estimate was flat at 0.4% “Currently Infectious”, or 1-in-271. That implies a 10% chance that someone is infectious in a group of 30. #COVID19 #Australia 🧵
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Mike Carlton @mikecarlton01.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
So the Americans are going cold on AUKUS ? Amazing…
theguardian.com
Trump pick for Pentagon says selling submarines to Australia would be ‘crazy’ if Taiwan tensions flare
Nominee for undersecretary for defense policy says Aukus deal to deliver Virginia class submarines could leave US sailors ‘vulnerable’
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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 03/03/2025
New research: More Australians consider Donald Trump a greater threat to world peace than Vladimir Putin or Xi Jinping. 🔴 Trump (31%) 🟠 Putin (27%) 🟠 Xi Jinping (27%) Almost half (49%) said they felt less secure since the election of President Trump. 17% feel more secure. #auspol
australiainstitute.org.au
Poll: Trump a greater threat to world peace than Putin or Xi
More Australians consider US President Donald Trump a greater threat to world peace than Vladimir Putin or Xi Jinping.
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Pass it on. #StandWithUkraine
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An Leavy @an-leavy.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Local Measles Outbreak Victoria 2 new cases Not travelled overseas No known links to recent cases of measles Cases infectious at multiple locations in Greater Bendigo and metropolitan Melbourne There is now local transmission of measles in the community www.health.vic.gov.au/health-alert...
Two new cases of measles have been reported in Victoria that have not travelled overseas, and have no known links to recent cases of measles.
These cases were infectious at multiple locations in Greater Bendigo and metropolitan Melbourne.
This means there is now local transmission of
measles in the community.
Measles is a highly infectious viral illness that can lead to uncommon but serious complications, such as pneumonia and brain inflammation (encephalitis). There have been 8 cases of measles identified in Victoria in 2025.
A number of populations in Victoria are susceptible to measles, including anyone who is unvaccinated, infants under 12 months of age, immunocompromised people and adults who were born between 1966 and 1992 who may not have received two MMR vaccines in childhood.
Any overseas travel could also lead to exposure to measles, with outbreaks reported in multiple countries and regions, including Vietnam, Thailand, India, Africa, Europe and the UK, the Middle East, and the USA.
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Susan Metcalfe @susanamet.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
dog clearly does not want to be shoved into a small box and forced to run around a track at high speed risking his life. Gosford (NSW) on Tuesday #bangreyhoundracing
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Animal Justice Party @animaljusticeparty.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Too often, animals lose. But with political representation, they win! This is just a snapshot of what MP's in NSW & Victoria have been able to achieve! wa.animaljusticeparty.org/election_vol...
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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
You first.
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Jane Caro @janecaro.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
The LNP’s nuclear policy will directly affect the life chances of our children & grandchildren, do not vote for them. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
theguardian.com
Coalition nuclear plan hides a 2bn tonne ‘carbon bomb’ that puts net zero by 2050 out of reach, new analysis shows
Climate Change Authority chair Matt Kean says Dutton’s energy proposal is equivalent to adding ‘two Beetaloo basins’ worth of emissions to atmosphere
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Mark Cuban @mcuban.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
This is really smart by @sanders.senate.gov Go to republican districts and push voters to pressure their republican reps. www.commondreams.org/news/bernie-...
commondreams.org
Thousands in Midwestern GOP Districts Attend Sanders' First Stops on Tour to Fight Oligarchy | Common Dreams
Senator Bernie Sanders is on a mission to fight oligarchy and empower the people. With a powerful message against Trumpism and billionaire influence, he's rallying Americans to stand up for democracy....
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Professor Euan Ritchie FAMS @euanritchie.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Greyhound racing. It's f'ing awful. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
abc.net.au
This was Supreme Caesar's final race before it died, earning $0 for its owner
Animal welfare activists are concerned the "true breadth of racing-related deaths" in the greyhound industry are unknown.
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designoMatt @designomatt.com · 21/02/2025
…appended, in case there was any confusion. These are all the same picture.
Compilation of 3 NAZIs giving the "sieg heil" salute used by NAZIs to show the world they are NAZIs. Elon Musk is a NAZI giving a salute. Steve Bannon is a NAZI giving the NAZI salute. And their hero Adolf Hitler, the most evil man to live in modern times giving a NAZI salute - BECAUSE THEY ARE ALL FUCKING NAZIs.
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care facilities: 13 Feb 2025 🔹Active cases: 672 (+134) 🔹Active outbreaks: 109 (+11) 🔹Residents: 506 (+97) 🔹Staff: 166 (+37) 🔹Reported deaths in 2025: 99 (+4) @AnikaWells Source: www.health.gov.au/sites/defaul...
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Susan Metcalfe @susanamet.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Goulburn (NSW) today, 2 year old "Ferocious Vaughn" - hard to watch, poor boy. Vision is not great quality. No injury report available yet thedogs.com.au/racing/goulb... #bangreyhoundracing
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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
In troubling times, people experiencing high stress or crippling anxiety deal with it in different ways. Some have a therapist, some have a deep breathing exercise & some even have a personal mantra. I have a Mabel.
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angry-goddess.bsky.social @angry-goddess.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
And yet a politician .........meh
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Rex Patrick @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
It’s incredible that secretaries of Federal Govt Depts earn more than the PM. How can they appreciate the our struggles when earning circa $1M. Have your say in the Senate inquiry into Jacqui Lambie’s “There for Public Service, Not for Profit’ Bill. 👉 www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentar...
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handystitcher.bsky.social @handystitcher.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
More horror GRNSW are trying to hide @chrisminnsmp.bsky.social
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handystitcher.bsky.social @handystitcher.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
To think GRNSW actually pay someone to edit falls out of races to try to hide them from the public 🤷🏻‍♀️ #outdatedcruelunsustainable #bangreyhoundracing
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handystitcher.bsky.social @handystitcher.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Broken bones in her first race. Cruel. Outdated. Ban it #bangreyhoundracing
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Susan Metcalfe @susanamet.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
honestly if they can't manage fleas on a dog they shouldn't even be allowed to have a dog - this from Sale (Vic) today #bangreyhoundracing fasttrack.grv.org.au/RaceField/Vi...
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