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John Pollock

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Old lefty,Always learning from history and science. Traumatised adoptee and needs a haircut. In happy and long term relationship. No DMs please 🙏🏽 Free Palestine 🇵🇸 Living on Gumbaynggirr country. Protect Gaia Born 317.73 Now 421.55 🌏 #auspol

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Uninvited Guest @uninvitedgu3st.bsky.social · 20h
Australia is buying how many submarines from these guys? Can we get a refund? I dont think this will end well for any sane Australian #aukus #auspol #militaryindustrialcomplex
Hegseth giving a department of war speech to the USAF, with questionable eagle iconography surrounding him
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Kim Wingerei @kimwingerei.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Latest from our AAP #news feed #auspol ‘Tight ship’: public told to expect scant budget help. Households are unlikely to receive significant cost-of-living help in the coming months as the government tries to curb high inflation and rising de...
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'Tight ship': public told to expect scant budget help - Michael West
Households are unlikely to receive significant cost-of-living help in the coming months as the government tries to curb high inflation and rising debt costs.
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Dr jwwr @jwwr.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
This US-imported, Reinhardt-funded maga crap needs to be drop-kicked out of Australian media and politics posthaste.
theage.com.au
‘In prison by Christmas’: One Nation attacks Andrews, Allan in campaign launch
Pauline Hanson’s party also unveiled its uncosted policy platform for November’s election at an event attended by about 750 people.
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
"I'd rather get free money from the government than have socialism, which just teaches lazy, stupid folks they don't have to work for money they get, y'all!!!"
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Glen @gergyl.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Since we're doing glaciers, here's the last 10 years at Tasman Glacier, South Island, New Zealand -- by far the largest in our region: browser.dataspace.copernicus.eu?zoom=12&lat=.... In my youth there was no terminal lake -- we walked across there to a swing bridge over the Murchison River.
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Jenny Bradbrook @bradbrookjenny.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Netanyahu is quick out to say the pilot had been radicalised. That must have been a very speedy investigation. Not acknowledging he could have been very unwell psychologically. He could have been manipulated, a pawn to distract from Netanyahu’s issues. Anything is possible. He’s so evil
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The Point @thepointau.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Senator Lidia Thorpe explicitly named detention centres as “sites of systemic child abuse, operating in direct violation of this country’s domestic and international human rights obligations and all morality." Read the full piece on The Point: sbrew.link/THUZhU4A
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Pup Fiction @pupfiction.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Labor government: David Shoebridge should work constructively with the Labor government Also Labor government: We're launching a smear campaign against David Shoebridge #auspol
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Lilly @lillyull.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Congratulations, News Corp, on celebrating 11 years of not paying a single cent in tax. But per new ATO data released today, the Murdoch company isn’t even the worst offender. A slew of corporate entities made a motza off Australia and paid zilch in tax. www.crikey.com.au/2026/10/01/n...
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News Corp celebrates more than a decade of paying zero tax in Australia
News Corp continues to make serious money in Australia while paying no tax. But even the Murdoch monolith isn't the nation's worst tax dodger.
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Lucy Hamilton @lucyham.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
So this headline came out a few days ago. Been expecting outrage in the corporate/conservative media/politics re Plymouth Brethren who allegedly pay Neo Nazi adjacent activists to attack centre & left #Auspol AND apparently speak open antisemitism. What did I miss? (Must ☠️ Google AI 😬😵‍💫 Tips?)
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Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has faced public scrutiny for remaining silent rather than openly condemning antisemitic remarks made by the leader of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church (also known as the Exclusive Brethren). ®
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Jillian Segal has not publicly commented on or issued a statement regarding the Plymouth
Brethren Christian Church (PBCC).Investigations
Exclusive Brethren leader calls
Jews 'wicked', 'infidel' as Liberals remain silent
By Michael Bachelard and Sherryn Groch
September 26, 2026 - 5.00am
The world leader of the Exclusive Brethren church, which ran a covert campaign supporting the Coalition at the last federal election, has described Jews as evil, malicious infidels who are unable to ever atone for the sin of killing Jesus.
Leaked church records spanning more than two decades reveal Bruce Hales, the church's leader and
"Elect Vessel", repeatedly preaching to his 56,000-stong global flock that Jews are beyond redemption.
"The poor Jew, still in the darkness of Judaism, trying to atone for the things they've done wrong; their lies and their iniquity, and their wickedness," Hales, the Brethren's "Man of God", said in 2009.
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Amy Remeikis @amyremeikis.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
This sort of fall takes house prices back to where they were only a few years ago, when the headlines were about the insane unaffordability. It's the more expensive homes (already over inflated) which are experiencing a drop - the lower end of the market has barely moved.
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Twang 🍉 @twangmaker.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Labor Party = The Fossil Fuel Party NSW Minns Labor just approved this👇 biggest coal project. It will now go to Albo and his sidekick Murray Watt for federal approval. How can we stop them? Those bozos approve every fossil fuel project put before them. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne... #auspol
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Approval of biggest coal project in NSW planning commission’s history described as ‘infamous betrayal’
Independent Planning Commission says climate change impacts from Hunter Valley project will be ‘outweighed’ by economic benefits
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Brant Reeves @bireeves95.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Pathetic…..
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Kevin Bonham @kevinbonham.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
#Morgan ALP 26 L-NP 22.5 ON 25.5 Grn 14.5 Ind/other 11 2PP respondent prefs 52.5 to ALP vs L-NP last election 52 to ALP my conversion 51.7 ALP vs ON respondent prefs 53.5 to ALP my conversion 51.8
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Nick Feik @nickfeik.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Cool and normal. Gotta stop this vile antisemitism!
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kenofseattle @kenofseattle.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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Simon Rosenberg @simonrosenberg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Jillian Segal would be proud. #auspol
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Jane Doe @noticingclimate.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
See this reaction to data centers @davidshoebridge.bsky.social? Australia will have that too, thanks very much. #AusPol #Datacenters
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Jane Doe @noticingclimate.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
So thoughtful of @ausconservation.bsky.social to give us reminders about being kind to moths @ssteingraber1.bsky.social. I'd like to give ACF the reminder that their member, Peter Garrett, approved Chevron in Australia as environment minister which has done a metric fuckton of damage.
Garrett gives Gorgon gas go-ahead"I take my job as regulator very seriously" - says Garrett.Obvious Peter Garret doesn't take his job very seriously, and has no regrets re: chevron, as he does not mention his part in Australia's history of environmental damage.
Congratulations, Australia on one of the world's greatest CCS failures c/o Chevron.
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John Pollock @karlcotton.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Interesting insight into reading and tech. #booksky
abc.net.au
Can books survive the age of algorithms? - ABC listen
What impact is reading on your Kobo or Kindle having on your brain? As AI turns up in writing, reviewing and literary prizes, how do we decide what's genuinely human creativity? And how is the Austral...
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Titania @titaniasrealm.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
"I don't know where all my money goes" Also me:
Illustration of a dragon reading in a room full of books.
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Australian Politics 🇦🇺 @auspol.info · 26/09/2026
The Guardian has released the official trailer for 'NAZA', a documentary featuring interviews with Israeli soldiers regarding collateral damage in Gaza (source). A powerful and vital act of bearing witness. Watch here: youtu.be/YIBRLEEaueo #auspol
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Senator David Shoebridge @davidshoebridge.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
For the past year she has put the planet before her health and that is an incredible act of generosity. I wish her all the best with her recovery and look forward to hitting the waves together again soon.
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Mudgutz @mudgutz.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Of course Unionists are the bad people. #qldpol #auspol
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Caitlin Johnstone @caitoz.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
AI Won't Solve Humanity's Problems Because Our Problems Aren't Caused By Lack Of Intelligence "Humanity’s problems are not caused by a lack of intelligence, our problems are caused by greedy plutocrats like Zuckerberg." www.caitlinjohnst.one/p/ai-wont-so...
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AI Won't Solve Humanity's Problems Because Our Problems Aren't Caused By Lack Of Intelligence
Video reading by Tim Foley:
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Wendy&Co @wendy59.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Utterly disgusting man. Do that but don't tax gas & mining giants as other sensible nations do.
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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
So don't be disabled or have a family. Wilson really leaning into the "Just don't be poor" vibe he reeks of.
Wilson says Coalition would find savings by cutting NDIS, aged care, childcare

By Emily Kaine

Shadow treasurer Tim Wilson says a Coalition government will seek to make savings by cutting back on NDIS, aged care and childcare, as he argues spending on the schemes is out of control.
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John Pollock @karlcotton.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Nails @albomp.bsky.social @deepcutnews.bsky.social Weak as the proverbial and just getting ranker by the day. #auspol
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This Labor government is the Ed Sheeran of Australian politics – Amy Remeikis
There is more opportunity to push back against toxic centrism
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Tassie Devil @tassiedevil.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The company will find somewhere in Sydney's west to build it, where the residents don't have the wealth and enough clout to be listened to. #datacentres
abc.net.au
Controversial Sydney data centre project pulled amid community anger
A controversial proposed data centre has been withdrawn by its developer after it became a flashpoint amid growing opposition to the AI infrastructure development across the country.
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Lynn Miclea @lynnmiclea.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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Niajo_ @niajo16.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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1kr5ur43m.bsky.social @1kr5ur43m.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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Kent Parkstreet @kentparkskeet.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Anyone on the Greens mailing list will have received an impressive letter from Larissa Waters. She made it all about the party, not about herself. She also gave a sense of urgency, that the Greens and other progressives need to get on with the job. Genuine leadership. #AusPol
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Antifa Crone- La Mort To Der Fascista @cheriegrant.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Meanwhile this cunt has ordered the brutal killing of 3 million street dogs, even if they are beloved, desexed community dogs, dozens of women are murdered a month and he has cracked down on the LGBTQ community; arresting and terrorising them. He does not give a fuck about a war criminal. He is one.
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Twang 🍉 @twangmaker.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
There has only ever been one Australian prime minister who supported free university education. Gough Whitlam Gough introduced it in 1974. Bob Hawke got rid of it in 1989, by introducing HECS. #auspol
Image of Gough Whitlam, smiling.
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Simon Rosenberg @simonrosenberg.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
In its UN Security Council bid, Australia claims to “listen”, “partner” & “protect” - whatever TF that means from a government who has given away our sovereignty to the US. A more accurate pitch would be: 'Stand for nothing and offend no-one, while pretending to follow international law.' #auspol
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Jill Favero @jillfavero.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Jeez! Scrapes the barrel, this guy #Auspol
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Lisa the Leftist @lisatellstruth.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Where is @ronnisalt.bsky.social #Gunnawah
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John Pollock @karlcotton.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
#booksky #abcaustraliatop100
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John Pollock @karlcotton.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
#freepalestine #fromtherivertothesea #auspol
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NAZA, Israeli film on Gaza, to stream for free after theatrical run
Co-director Yuval Abraham says documentary exposing Israeli abuses will be available online in November.
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3wombats @3wombats.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Is that supposed to be a vote winner? Who is advising these people? Maybe they’re planning on losing
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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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Lucy Hamilton @lucyham.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Hey #Auspol Remember when Atlas Network partners and offshoots helped turn majority support for the First Peoples’ consultative body to parliament? (Mining x “race” “science” infused bigotry). Watch Atlas-driven #NZpol erase Māori existence.
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Charles Keener @charleskeener.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
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John Pollock @karlcotton.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
#auspol #nauru #humanrights
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
SHACKLE HIM
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The Cathy Wilcox @cathywilcox.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Why would you trust an industry founded on theft to self-regulate?
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Jane Doe @noticingclimate.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
"Always good to catch up with a convicted rapist."
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John Pollock @karlcotton.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
I knew Trump reminded me of someone. And @albomp.bsky.social has to be Elmer Fudd #taco #uspol #auspol youtu.be/RAwu30MWHH8?...
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Twang 🍉 @twangmaker.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The Reserve Bank models economics. But should it also model how many deaths of innocent Australians it will cause? #auspol
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