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Professor Euan Ritchie FAMS @euanritchie.bsky.social · 18h

The cognitive dissonance and hypocrisy are staggering. This feels like cigarette producers touring oncology wards www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10...

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Live: Albanese heads to pre-COP in Fiji, Tuvalu

Anthony Albanese will attend a pre-COP meeting in Fiji and Tuvalu today with Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen. Follow live.

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Hagatha @Hagatha42.bsky.social @hagatha42.bsky.social · 15h

I don't think it is emphasised enough that every single person impacted by robodebt was UNDERemployed not UNemployed. Their deceitful, manipulated debt could only be calculated if the recipient had earned income over the financial year. Casuals, part timers, retrenched, ill health...

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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 17h

Amy notes that China has joined Japan is now onselling Australian gas. FMD we *really* need to tax the gas. Barely a more obvious policy has presented itself. One political party will do it and they will get all the advantage. #TaxTheGas www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...

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Two things easily missed while we were distracted by trivia

In Australia, we’re too busy looking at the next carriage on the political sushi train to realise the track itself is broken.

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Guy Gavriel Kay @guygavrielkay.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

It can seem pointless to note Russian war crimes right now, this is their STRATEGY, not a byproduct. Causing exhaustion, fear, deaths, hunger, cold as winter comes. Then get invited by Trump to G20. BUT it needs to be noted, recorded, by the sane parts of the world, for responses and consequences.

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Kate Lance @katelance.com · 04/10/2026

The timing is peak Trump. One month to the midterms, just long enough for people to realise that the cheque is never, ever going to arrive.

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Ben Eltham @beneltham.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

The neocloud bubble is wild. Aussie startup Firmus has an IPO next week forecast at $30b. Its plans include 2 data centres that will suck 15% of the electricity in Tasmania, the main customer is OpenAI, it has no audited financials, and its co-founder is a criminal www.reuters.com/business/5-b...

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$5 billion Firmus IPO divides investors after valuation triples in two months

As Australian data centre operator Firmus prepares to launch a $5 billion initial public offering, the country's second-largest ever, prospective investors are questioning the firm's surging valuatio...

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Peggy Sanders @peggysanders.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

“A new YouGov poll has the Greens in Victoria on a new high at 18%. Nationally, 36% of young people say they’ll vote Green. Our vote is also higher among women, renters and working class people. We’re cutting through.” #auspol

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tangonovember.bsky.social @tangonovember.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

If Murdoch media and Santos paid taxes, Aust government could stop stripping disabled children of care #auspol

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Twang 🍉 @twangmaker.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

David Shoebridge has been party leader for 3 days. But the media is grilling him on everything from the housing crisis, Jewish relations, party democracy and the war in Ukraine. Pauline Hanson has been leader of her party for 30 years, and she gets grilled on, well, practically nothing. #auspol

Image of newly elected Greens leader David Shoebridge at a press conference.

Image of Pauline Hanson scowling, after being leader of One Nation for almost 30 years.

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Simon Rosenberg @simonrosenberg.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

ICYMI, a cartoon that perfectly captures #AI .

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Rex Patrick @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Defence Minister Richard Marles is oblivious to that which is obvious to everybody else: Britain cannot deliver our future #AUKUS subs on schedule (if at all). Luckily for Richard, it’s only our money and national security that’s at stake. #auspol

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Why Britain cannot deliver SSN-AUKUS on schedule

Britain says SSN-AUKUS remains on track. But its shipyards are already stretched while new reactor and workforce capacity is still being built. Australia is betting heavily on that gap being closed in...

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Peggy Sanders @peggysanders.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Yanis Varoufakus: In Britain after bankers had sunk economy 2008; across eurozone after German French banks went bankrupt 2009; Treasury went hunting for savings in health, welfare rather than diesel subsidies handed to miners or private health insurance rebate. #auspol @jimchalmers.bsky.social

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Peggy Sanders @peggysanders.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Yanis Varoufakus: 2/ This is not an anti-inflation policy. It is a cynical transfer of income from people who did not cause the problem to people who are, in fact, profiting handsomely from it. And it is an excuse for further acts of vandalism on some of Australia’s important institutions. #auspol

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Kate Lance @katelance.com · 03/10/2026

Agree. But wars don't just happen when things blow up. It's the stuff in the background that's just as important, like the pathetic attempts at sanctions (because profits) and the shameful US withdrawal from meaningful negotiations (because Putin). All so sad.

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Kate Lance @katelance.com · 03/10/2026

I really want a glass of wine right now. But see worldpopulationreview.com/country-rank... 30 other countries supply Ukraine with nearly $500 billion aid. We supply < 2b. Ukraine needs Patriot missiles - clapped out Abrams tanks ARE a token. Yes, we should do better: give more for civilian aid.

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Total Aid to Ukraine by Country 2026

Discover population, economy, health, and more with the most comprehensive global statistics at your fingertips.

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Kate Lance @katelance.com · 03/10/2026

Sure. On a per capita basis, Australia has the 11th highest emissions in the world. So in that case whatever we do *can* be effective. No one is arguing not to help Ukraine, but unless we've got Patriot missiles to offer them, maybe we could actually be a bit more thoughtful about our contribution.

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Kate Lance @katelance.com · 03/10/2026

Only 2 options in this vast & complex world? Wow. Yes, weapons are a token, give us no *effective* say over Russia either way. Mad idea: AUKUS = $368 billion, 18 x our Ukraine donation. Maybe threaten US with loss of $368b so they help Ukraine with Patriot missile plans? Better than old tanks.

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Ross Floate @rossfloate.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

They had two sizes and I hemmed and hawed about which size and they said “how many people” and seemed a bit taken aback when I said “one” but they didn’t judge me. Cake dealers are ok.

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Kate Lance @katelance.com · 03/10/2026

No, it was a beat-up headline extrapolating from Shoebridge saying that our aid should go to humanitarian and civil assistance, and 'the party opposed global weapons transfers as a matter of principle'. ie Greens policy forever.

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Kate Lance @katelance.com · 03/10/2026

All donations before Aus enters the chatroom: nearly 500 billion. Aus < 2 billion. (worldpopulationreview.com/country-rank...) Suggesting our drop in the ocean goes on humanitarian aid is hardly demanding slaughter. *Genuine* pressure from Putin's Best Buddy could stop this agony tomorrow.

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Kate Lance @katelance.com · 03/10/2026

Great read. Infrastructure upgrades have been brilliant, but rarely get kudos, e.g. 85 level-crossing removals, 50 rebuilt stations. Hope Victoria doesn't screw up: easy to whinge, hard to repair the always Liberal-led destruction of public resources. Kennett's unforgivable vandalism still hurts.

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Simon Rosenberg @simonrosenberg.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Very relevant to Australia, with much of legacy media [even @australia.theguardian.com] calling the new Greens leader David Shoebridge "polarizing". Which is code for 'refuses to be nice to big corporates, psychopathic billionaires, genocide enthusiasts, and their political enablers.' #auspol

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Dustin A. Chacón @lingdustin.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I've heard people make claims that AI would lead to a new Renaissance, but I didn't imagine it'd happen like this:

Screenshot of a Tweet from Pope Leo XIV. It reads:

"In this era of artificial intelligence, it is becoming urgen to distinguish human art from what machines produce. There is an ontological difference, even before an aesthetic one, between art and what a machine can generate through statistical calculation based on millions of images created by others. Algorithms lack the spark of humanity. For this reason, the Church wishes to renew an alliance with artists and cultural institutions to safeguard our humanity."

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Kate Lance @katelance.com · 03/10/2026

My beloved home town: too right.

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Kate Lance @katelance.com · 03/10/2026

We contribute less than most: worldpopulationreview.com/country-rank... Global pressure on Russia is only thing that will stop the war. Military aid is just a nice little earner for the *donor*. Forces get valuable war experience, and defence industries adore the spending.

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Total Aid to Ukraine by Country 2026

Discover population, economy, health, and more with the most comprehensive global statistics at your fingertips.

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Kate Lance @katelance.com · 03/10/2026

And that'd be about as much as Albo's ever done for Ukraine. Minus the bandaids. Dunno, seems to me if the Australian-Ukrainian community is okay with Shoebridge's approach, maybe the rest of us could go the Bex and a good lie down?

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Kate Lance @katelance.com · 03/10/2026

Maybe read the article first? 'The Greens backed the provision of “basic humanitarian and civil assistance” to Ukraine ... but the party opposed global weapons transfers as a matter of principle. The Australian-Ukrainian community has thanked Shoebridge for his support of sanctions on Russia.'

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Senator David Shoebridge @davidshoebridge.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

End AUKUS. The US military is destabilizing the world and spreading violence, all headed by a bunch of Trump's true weirdos fighting culture wars.

Screenshot of Australian article headline kill purge army of ‘fatties, beardos and weirdos’ says Hegseth with a picture of Pete Hegseth saluting in front of a large American flag projection

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Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

You really can’t make this shit up.

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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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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

#sexism #misogyny #VAW #crime #CornellUniversity.#Cornell7

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Kate Lance @katelance.com · 02/10/2026

Yeah, but she had a chance of winning that war.

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Senator David Shoebridge @davidshoebridge.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Members should absolutely have a say in the leadership of the Greens. So let's make it happen. Join our movement.

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Kate Lance @katelance.com · 02/10/2026

Great to see some Dot Artist beads in the (Ebay) wild, but the cost! Adding insult to injury, include the ludicrous sums Ebay charges to send a few hundred grams through the post to Australia. Sigh.

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Catherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

In nearly every country, women worry about walking alone via @not-ship.com www.not-ship.com/safe-streets...

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Senator David Shoebridge @davidshoebridge.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Under Labor we have seen wages flat line, the rise of the far right and record war profits from fossil fuels going untaxed. We think these are ‘somewhat concerning’.

Albanese says new Greens leader's remarks 'somewhat concerning'

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Kate Lance @katelance.com · 01/10/2026

Excellent Amy Remeikis: 'Australia is at a tipping point. Actually choosing the brave route – by taxing gas and raising revenue to pay for services Australians can’t afford – would also, in this case, be the right one.' thepoint.com.au/opinions/261...

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Australian households in a world of pain – but there’s an obvious answer to our budget crisis

Domestic data does not support the decision to raise interest rates. Being wrong in the right company (the market and conservative economists) might make for easier dinner parties and congratulatory o...

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Yung En Chee @yungenchee.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

"Young pple overwhelmingly understand tt their govts are failing to stop pollution fr coalmining & coal-burning fr fuelling the rising heat,the rising prices,the collapsing ecosystems.My conscience is troubled by having encouraged them to engage politely in the public processes tt keep failing them"

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The green light for the largest coalmine in NSW history is shocking proof that our governance systems are betraying Australians | Georgina Woods

There is no greater treachery than this failure to face up to the climate crisis. How can we now fend off despair?

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Prem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The Los Angeles Times is running a full webpage advertisement promoting tourism to Israel. The ad is backed by the Israeli Ministry of Tourism. The ad also includes a map of Israel that erases Palestine.

LA Times page promoting tourism to Israel
"Israel:

You'll Find It Here

Israel is a country shaped by ancient traditions and diverse cultures, where every region offers a distinctly different atmosphere. You can spend the morning walking ancient pilgrimage sites, the afternoon floating in serene waters or relaxing on the coast, and the evening eating your way through vibrant market stalls before heading out for a night that ends when the sun rises.

From sacred sites to desert adventures, these guides offer different ways to explore the country. There’s no single right way to experience it, so follow what interests you, mix and match along the way, and leave some room to wander."

Also includes a disclaimer from LATimes:
"This Paid Program is either (i) produced by the advertising department of the Los Angeles Times on behalf of the Advertiser or (ii) supplied by the Advertiser. The newsrooms or editorial departments of the Los Angeles Times are not involved. For those with questions, please email paidpost@latimes.com."

LATimes ad for Israel continued. Includes map of Israel that erases Palestine.

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Amy Remeikis @amyremeikis.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The most radical arm in Australian politics (and the world) right now is the far right. And yet this is the analysis for the Greens.

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polqat @polq.at · 01/10/2026

Are you a grown adult with an embarrassing problem? Do you get irrationally angry & need to yell at a political party that holds only 12% of the vote but the key to a liveable planet? Luckily there's now a number you can call! The Greens Political Party Helpline is here to tolerate you… #auspol

Photo of a grown adult with an embarrassing problem sitting down

Grown adult with an embarrassing problem shouting at TV screen of the leader of the Greens Political Party saying, "You're
fuelling needless anxiety and making the end of the world seem like it's the end of the world"

Call centre staff member of the Greens Political Party Helpline answering a call and offering to help

Grown adult with an embarrassing problem speaking with the Greens Political Party Helpline staff, saying "They won't compromise on human rights and a liveable planet"

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Kate Lance @katelance.com · 30/09/2026

How the flying fuck can economic benefits of any kind outweigh life-threatening climate change? Oh, silly me. Economic benefits are for the 1%, climate change is for the rest of us.

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Doug Cameron @dncameron.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

RW economists respond to rate rise by calling for, Increased GST, cuts to govt spending and increased productivity. No mention of poor management systems, increased company profits, declining business investment, increased executive salaries. Just screw battling Australians 🤬

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Mat Bowles (He/Þei) @matgb.uk · 30/09/2026

This isn't a post about Dominic Cummings But he was a fan of the same stuff and, well, I did love that pic of him with the cardboard box

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Kaz Cooke @kazcooke.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

There's just way too much to be very cross about, today. The Australian government investing OUR MONEY in EllenMusk's stupid space project and weapons companies is next level crap. I've disagreed with governments before but I've never been this disappointed in one.

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Kate Lance @katelance.com · 30/09/2026

Alan Kohler's sanity and wit have been the only reason to watch the (Victorian knee-jerk Labor-bashing) ABC news lately. Will be sadly missed.

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Kate Lance @katelance.com · 30/09/2026

Nice diatribe from Richard Flanagan: 'Jump-cut half a century [from Whitlam] and we have as our prime minister a Benny Hill impersonator who rarely met a corporation for which he wouldn’t roll over – more Toto than Toto.' www.deepcutnews.com/p/the-great-...

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The great betrayal? AI imperialists and Albanese – Richard Flanagan

The Albanese government is opening the floodgates to American AI corporations

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András Forgács W @andraswf.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I'm pitching this immediately

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