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Grant MacDonald @hawkowl.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
I dropped in on #TrumpTV today. I'd call it propaganda if it wasn't so boring. Currently a few million dollars worth of military equipment is being used to attack a sand dune, while a resonant male voice explains how powerful and dominant the US military is. 🥱
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Grant MacDonald @hawkowl.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
#Hanson shows yet again that just because a sentence starts with "I'm sorry" doesn't mean it is actually an apology.
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Grant MacDonald @hawkowl.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
So what will he do? Whack some tarrifs on AGAIN, or maybe invade Oz? (yawn) Possibly Xitter and Meta will geofence us, that would bo good. #socialmedia #auspol #trump www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Politics live: Trump administration warns Australia after social media algorithm reform; Albanese mourns ‘true one-off’ in d’Alpuget
Follow the day’s news live
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Grant MacDonald @hawkowl.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08... So why are people still using #X ? Much better to migrate your followers to Bsky than to lose your other accounts and your followers suddenly.
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I was hacked. Here's the real story and what's happening next
ABC business reporter David Taylor was hacked on X and warns how easily it could happen to you.
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Grant MacDonald @hawkowl.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/a... Yes well, as we all know #Facebook etc are just slop factories. Just about engagement. Best leave it alone.
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Inside a meme factory: meet one of thousands of Indonesians trading political outrage clicks for Facebook cash
Exclusive: Adira says she doesn’t know much about her target countries or even know who their leaders are. Instead she’s chasing money from Meta, which pays for engagement
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Grant MacDonald @hawkowl.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
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Grant MacDonald @hawkowl.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
aje.news/dfdkdj Does this count as an assassin attempt?
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FAA says Trump’s Marine One briefly flew too close to passenger jet
Air traffic controllers had failed to pause commercial flights during Marine One’s departure, sources say.
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Grant MacDonald @hawkowl.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a... Yiddish Proverb: "Words show the wit of a man, but actions his meaning."
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Trump climbs down on Iran strikes after Saudi alarm and threats from Tehran
President claims delay is ‘subject to being able to rapidly make a deal’ as intervention by Saudi crown prince is revealed and Iran warns neighbours
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Grant MacDonald @hawkowl.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne... If they can't even administer their own party then how could anyone with a brain put them in a wider leadership position?
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One Nation faces being struck off in Queensland after failing to file audited financial statements
Breach exposes Pauline Hanson to possible fines as party given deadline to comply by 18 August
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Grant MacDonald @hawkowl.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cd... This is where a sane person would offer help, instead of just ranting.
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Trump says US being 'invaded by filthy air' as he threatens Canada with tariffs over wildfires
Earlier, Ontario's Premier Doug Ford said America should send support rather than complain as smoke from more than 850 Canadian wildfires blankets parts of the US.
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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
In this excerpt from "Keeper of the Flame" (1942) Christine Forrest (Katherine Hepburn) explains how a nation can fall to fascism: so-called patriotism, fear, racism, bigotry, hatred of others, all guided by a small group of powerful, wealthy individuals. #USA #UK #auspol youtu.be/_abRxAL3hnw?...
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Grant MacDonald @hawkowl.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07... Gine wants a helipad, which she argues are common in most leading cities. Perhaps that is one reason why life is better here.
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'Similar to a blender': Gina Rinehart defends helipad amid noise concerns
Mining billionaire Gina Rinehart wants to be able to land helicopters on the roof of her corporate HQ, and says the noise experienced by nearby residents would be similar to using a coffee machine or ...
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Grant MacDonald @hawkowl.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07... She will be off to join the TERFs in PHON.
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Victorial Liberals to meet to determine Moira Deeming's future
Opposition Leader Jess Wilson says the state executive of the Liberal Party will meet to determine Moira Deeming's candidacy for the November election.
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Grant MacDonald @hawkowl.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
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Who's watching while we shop?
Coles has partnered with CIA-linked surveillance corporation Palantir. Who's watching while we shop?
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Grant MacDonald @hawkowl.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Without #multiculturalism #Australia is just vanilla ice cream and canned two fruits.
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Grant MacDonald @hawkowl.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
www.theguardian.com/news/2026/ju... Well that is stating the bleeding obvious.
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Conflation of Jewish identity with Israel driving antisemitism, Jewish Council says in submission to royal commission
Progressive Jewish group calls for more focus on the threat from the far right and the recognition of a diversity of views within the community
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El Gibbs @bluntshovels.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
thousands of disabled people, families, kin, organisations and community say ndis cuts are cruel and unfair --> nothing rich folks freak out about paying a fairer amount of tax --> change very clear who government cares about www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06...
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Live: Treasurer says Labor has lost 'political paint' from budget as he defends backdown
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the federal government has lost "political paint" from May's budget while defending a backdown on key budget measures. Follow live.
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The Chaser @chaser.com.au · 17/06/2026
Today, Pauline Hanson complained about people who have difficulty speaking English. Luckily, her speech provided the perfect example for anyone wanting to learn the language.
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Grant MacDonald @hawkowl.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Gina and Elon can go to Mars together, please, please, please! www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Gina Rinehart makes ‘significant investment’ in Elon Musk’s SpaceX
Australian billionaire says investment reflects her confidence in world’s first trillionaire after his record-breaking IPO
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Grant MacDonald @hawkowl.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
#OneNation, with any kind of leadership power, would bring the sort of policy chaos we get from #Trump in the USA. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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One Nation, six farcical explanations and no clearer understanding of its housing policy
Hanson’s party is leading in the polls, but it has a long way to go before being recognised as a serious political outfit
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Grant MacDonald @hawkowl.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
It is disappointing to see so many Australians falling for the #OneNation rhetoric of dissatisfaction. But before we get too worked up, they are 3% ahead of #Labor with a margin of error of 3.4%. Media needs to relax and stop generating momentum for the far right. #auspol
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Grant MacDonald @hawkowl.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
As someone who paid PAYG tax for 40 years I am not impressed by arguments put by people afraid that the new tax rules will stop them avoiding paying tax by various accounting tricks. Just contribute your fair share guys! #auspol #taxreform
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Naomi Klein @naomiaklein.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
This is evil collective punishment.
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Jonathan Green @greenj.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Speaking as a 40 year payg patsy … this entitled ‘how dare you tax my capital gains’ crew can drive on someone’s else’s roads. And use someone else’s hospitals. Etc. what a crock this debate is.
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Grant MacDonald @hawkowl.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
#Trump constantly referring to a "deal" hinders progress in Iran. Deal implies winner and loser while the usual term "degotiated settlement" does not. #Iran
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Grant MacDonald @hawkowl.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne... Welfare is community support for community members. It is not a privilege at all.
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Angus Taylor’s claim support is a ‘privilege of citizenship’ leaves Deepa and others with an impossible choice
Opposition leader’s view that only Australians should get access to welfare leaves some facing the prospect of giving up their homeland citizenship
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Grant MacDonald @hawkowl.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
In fact the largelyest negotiation ever. There has never been a negotiation this large in all of history. #uspol #trump #Iran #largeNegotiations
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Grant MacDonald @hawkowl.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne... Why are RWNJs all incompetent? We see it all over the world. I think I might know the answer actually, it is about brains and motives. #auspol #oneNation #hanson
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One Nation’s rapid national expansion in disarray as ‘significant risks’ force dissolution of new branches
Exclusive: Documents seen by Guardian Australia also show new branches and members will be subject to strict gag orders
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Albert Pinto @70sbachchan.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
daaaamn london
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Scott Smith @canaansdad1987.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Henry Winkler is giving a commencement address as well. #USDemocracy
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Tim Dunlop @timdunlop.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
"The politics of grievance is owned & operated by Pauline Hanson. She channels anger into dead-end bigotry & conspiracism & sells it back as the voice of the people. She shouldn’t be allowed to pretend her idea of the country is somehow 'authentic'." thepoint.com.au/opinions/260...
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The once and future egalitarian nation of Australia
There is a deeper discontent in Australian society than the version One Nation is currently exploiting. What we might call an egalitarian anger exists too, a sometimes inchoate sense that the economic...
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Grant MacDonald @hawkowl.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Right wing media are now on about Labor's death tax. I would rather call it a nepobaby tax. #ausbudget #auspol
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Grant MacDonald @hawkowl.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Aspiration thrives on a level playing field. Not by providing tax loopholes for the privileged. #auspol
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Grant MacDonald @hawkowl.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne... Eligibility for services and pensions should be based on community membership rather than citizenship. #budgetReply #AngusTaylor #LNP
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Australia news live: Victorian premier says Angus Taylor’s budget reply out of Trump playbook; Hanson’s Senate speech cut short
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Grant MacDonald @hawkowl.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio... The pragmatist in me is asking how she climbed on top of the piano in stilettos, and how does that platform rise out of the piano, aren't there strings and a frame in there? #delta #eurovision
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Eurovision 2026: Delta Goodrem sends Australia to the grand final with note-perfect performance
There was wind, there was fire, there was Goodrem’s remarkable upper-range – resulting in a refreshingly self-assured offering from Australia
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Nick Feik @nickfeik.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Can’t underestimate the significance of this. First EVER Green mayor in England, taking a Labor stronghold. Running unashamedly as an advocate for Palestinian rights (nb the full colour scheme here)
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Grant MacDonald @hawkowl.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Obviously a side gig for middle management in the #Trump administration. #Corruption runs down to the roots. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a...
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Traders placed over $1bn in perfectly timed bets on the Iran war. What is going on?
Suspicious wagers on the US-Israel war in Iran are creating huge windfalls and raising concerns among lawmakers
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Grant MacDonald @hawkowl.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Being stupid and thinking you are smart is next level ignorant. #pope #vance #theology www.msn.com/en-us/news/p...
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
"The masters of war pretend not to know that it takes only a moment to destroy, yet a lifetime is often not enough to rebuild. They turn a blind eye to the fact that billions of dollars are spent on killing and devastation, yet the resources needed for healing, education and restoration are nowhere to be found."

-Pope Leo XIV
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Damien Irving @drclimate.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
If you're concerned about the state of the world (who isn't) and wondering what we should be doing to push back / chart a course to a better world, this proposal from @timhollo.bsky.social is well worth your time.
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Grant MacDonald @hawkowl.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
What are the #MYKI inspectors in Melbourne doing now that fares are free?
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Grant MacDonald @hawkowl.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
As a Christian I find this really troubling.
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Annabel @annabeldoherty.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
@janecaro.bsky.social 😀
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Grant MacDonald @hawkowl.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
#Artemis is all very exciting, but didn't the USA do this 50 years ago? Perhaps it is just the media is bigger now.
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Grant MacDonald @hawkowl.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
The world is suffering a fuel shortage so Israel destroys a major petrochemical plant in Iran. Smart.
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Grant MacDonald @hawkowl.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Hard to imagine that just a few months ago the #MAGA cult considered #Trump a serious contender for the Nobel Peace Prize. Recent posts indicate that he is frustrated and out of control in the Middle East. Dangerous times ahead.
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Grant MacDonald @hawkowl.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
It is #Easter Sunday in my time zone and I wake up to read that #Trump is going to rain hell down on #Iran, and finishes with "Glory to God". That troubles me to the core.
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Grant MacDonald @hawkowl.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
#Trump has started ending his posts with "Glory be to God". Christian Nationalism seems to be evolving into Theocracy? The Middle East is being framed as a religious war, which makes it more dangerous and brutal.
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Grant MacDonald @hawkowl.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
When things aren't going well, instead of reflecting on his own performance, #Trump starts blaming others and sacking them. This is the core of his incompetence and unsuitability as a leader.
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Grant MacDonald @hawkowl.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Next statement from #Trump will be "but we didn't need you anyway, so na na da boogie to you." Or something equally as mature and presidential. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...
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‘Get your own oil’: Trump launches tirade against Europe for not joining Iran war
Many countries in Europe have called the conflict illegal, with some blocking Israeli and US planes from moving weapons through their airspace
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