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Jewish Council of Australia @jewishcouncilau.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

MEDIA RELEASE: 3 years on from Oct 7 and Australia’s legal & moral obligation remains: act now to end the genocide & pursue justice for Palestine. Peace and safety will never be achieved without Palestinian rights to self-determination, equality, freedom. www.jewishcouncil.com.au/2026/10/thre...

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Three years since October 7: Australian Government must step up in face of ongoing genocide and impunity for Israel

MEDIA RELEASE 7 October 2026 This week marks three years since Israel began its genocide against Palestinians in Gaza following […]

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

The wealth of the richest 0.1 percent of Americans has more than doubled since 2019. If that doesn't convince you we need a wealth tax, renowned economist Gabriel Zucman will. Watch.

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How to Actually Tax Extreme Wealth (ft. Gabriel Zucman)

Billionaires want you to believe taxing their extreme wealth is too radical and that it can’t be done.Baloney.Economist

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michael chalk @mickleberry.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Yanis Varoufakis on the rate rises: "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."

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michael chalk @mickleberry.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Focus on the lack of security in certain electric vehicles. Kinda disturbing tbh. This episode shows how a hacker can dive deep and harvest information from your car. youtu.be/_TZFcyzGEiY

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Hacking this BYD was too easy; it didn’t even have a password | Four Corners Documentary

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Jewish Council of Australia @jewishcouncilau.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The Jewish Council supports the decision of the 12 countries who have put trade restrictions on illegal Israeli settlements and urges the Australian government to do the same and then go further, imposing country-level sanctions. www.jewishcouncil.com.au/2026/09/jewi...

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Jewish Council welcomes UK, Canada, France and others banning settlement trade, urges Australia to not be left behind

MEDIA RELEASE 09 September 2026 The Jewish Council of Australia welcomes moves by twelve countries including the UK, Canada, and […]

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michael chalk @mickleberry.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

"Billionaires have become radicalised against democracy," American independent journalist Gil Durán tells the ABC. "We can have billionaires, or we can have democracy. We cannot have both," he writes. The book is a call to action. The article also links to an interview. abc.net.au/news/2026-09...

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'Silicon Valley fascism' is waging war on democracy

The author of The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and the War on Democracy, has a warning.

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michael chalk @mickleberry.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

i've seen a few ideas like this, tiny moveable houses that can provide shelter and enough safety for a good night's sleep. These minimalist structures come from Paul Elkins, an engineer who spent a year living and travelling in one of these structures. Inspiring and hopeful ✨ youtu.be/9vOk7Bex88w

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What It's Actually Like Living Inside the $150 Bicycle Homes Built for Homeless People

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Dr Monique Ryan @mon4kooyong.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Algorithms are actively pushing harmful content at young men, and we know it: within 23 minutes of opening a new account, boys are already being fed misogynistic material. But Matt Canavan's answer is to point the finger at the women who teach our young men consent and respect.

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Kon Karapanagiotidis @kkarapanagiotidis.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Can male politicians, influencers and public figures get a grip and stop acting like women have declared war on you. They haven’t. Wanting an end to women being raped and murdered by men and boys being radicalised to hate, fear and resent girls and women is a good thing.

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Jewish Council of Australia @jewishcouncilau.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Our statement responding to the news that Israel will not be pursuing criminal liability for the murder of Zomi Frankcom or her fellow aid workers. We renewed calls for sanctions, the expulsion of the Israeli ambassador, and demands for justice: www.jewishcouncil.com.au/2026/08/comp...

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Megan Herbert @meganjherbert.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The many facets of a shining example. My cartoon tribute to Dolly Parton in tomorrow's @theageaustralia.bsky.social

An editorial cartoon by Megan Herbert showing a gleaming teardrop shaped rhinestone, from whose many facets shine the following words: goodness, warmth, generosity, empathy, ambition, positivity, family, faith, music, joy, creativity, philanthropy, integrity, intelligence, and determination. In the shadow of the gem is "Dolly Parton, 1946 - 2026"

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michael chalk @mickleberry.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

yes it is bandcamp friday 🎵 (for another couple of hours). Here's the music i had in my wishlist, and now is mine all mine. What did you buy on this #BandcampFriday ?

screenshot of my purchases from my bandcamp wishlist, inc Jude Perl, Caroline Polachek, Astro & the Ages, Amyl and the Sniffers.

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michael chalk @mickleberry.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

i have felt a strong need to revisit the music of Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova this week. Didn't realise they had released a new album just last year, 'Forward' as The Swell Season. Good interview here with Reina Douris on NPR World Cafe. youtu.be/WlmnD25sB1Y

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The Swell Season on World Cafe

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 04/08/2026

Australia Institute research showed in 2023 that 69% of the inflation above the RBA's target after COVID was due to excess corporate profits. But the Reserve Bank continues to ignore profits driving inflation. #auspol @richarddenniss.bsky.social

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michael chalk @mickleberry.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Bisan Owda reporting on the current situation with water in Gaza (it's bad). From the video: "Humanitarian standards suggest 50-100 litres per day per person. In Gaza, people are getting maybe 6 litres per household." youtu.be/cKas47fftN4

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It's Bisan From Gaza, This Is What It Takes To Find Water

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michael chalk @mickleberry.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Discovered this great site documenting the protest music of our times. Here's their top 10 protest songs of 2025. You'll find Jesse Welles, Fiona Apple, Kneecap, Marsie Blanton, Macklemore and more 🎵 (yes i will be subscribing for updates) protestmusic.substack.com/p/the-best-p...

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The Best Protest Songs of 2025

Protest music has not gone anywhere. There were plenty of protest songs in 2025. Here are some of the best protest songs of the past year.

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michael chalk @mickleberry.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

incredible story of transformation in China's electric vehicle industry. From the clean quiet of an electrified city, to the thrill of race track driving in your lunch hour. This abc report blew my mind, in a good way. youtu.be/sovr-Lxslhc

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How China is already living in an EV future | Foreign Correspondent

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michael chalk @mickleberry.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

extraordinary story here about oil markets following the Hormuz situation. Turns out China stopped buying oil altogether, which halved the global shortfall and prevented disaster. (kinda complicated: details & hypothesis in this video) youtu.be/BkA0bkb6ZO0

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China quietly saved the world last month

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michael chalk @mickleberry.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Emma Donovan sings Birds of a Feather, ft. Drifting Clouds for tripleJ Like a Version. Parts of the song are performed in Noongar language. Powerful, moving version. (if you enjoy this, do watch the 'behind the scenes' video where she talks about the whole experience) youtu.be/Clk5UlZtFo4

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Emma Donovan covers Billie Eilish's 'BIRDS OF A FEATHER' Ft. Drifting Clouds for Like A Version

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Simon Rosenberg @simonrosenberg.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

"What they’re doing to the little fellas in Gaza, from our land, it’s not right. We feel responsible. We never gave permission. My grandfather couldn’t even speak English when they built the base. We weren’t asked." - Felicity Hayes, Arrernte elder and Kuyunba traditional owner. #PineGap #auspol

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Dee Madigan @deemadigan.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Sarah Ferguson: Has joining One Nation made you more intolerant? @Barnaby_Joyce: screams at a dog Shortest answer in the history of 7.30

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Long before Michelangelo, long before Rembrandt, long before Picasso.....women were quietly and collaboratively creating their own masterpieces in Western art history.... #BayeuxTapestry !

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Kon Karapanagiotidis @kkarapanagiotidis.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

More women have been killed by male violence since 2020 than all Australians killed by shark attacks, terrorism and one punch attacks combined in the last 25 years.

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michael chalk @mickleberry.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Found this beautiful tribute to Bonnie Tyler 🎵✨ from Choir! Choir! Choir! Tugs on the heartstrings 💙 doesn't it youtu.be/eIsr1uu2wHk

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RIP, Bonnie Tyler - Total Eclipse Of The Heart (Sing-Along Video)

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michael chalk @mickleberry.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Powerful political music from Siba and Monkyman, i found this very moving 😿💜🎵 youtu.be/EdFlJFXPNZU

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DOUNANA (without us) SIBA & MONKYMAN

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michael chalk @mickleberry.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

The Conversation is one of the very best sources of news analysis (imo), because it comes from genuine experts and researchers at the top of their understanding. Here's a recent article examining whether people can still detect AI faces. theconversation.com/people-can-l... @theconversation.com

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People can learn to spot AI faces – but the clues are no longer obvious

AI-generated faces don’t look weird anymore – they’re ‘hyperaverage’, which is a giveaway to the trained eye.

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

1659 painting by Elisabetta Sirani depicting Timocleia of Thebes pushing the Thracian captain who raped her into a well #womensart

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michael chalk @mickleberry.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Tribute to cartoonist Jon Kudelka in the Tasmanian Parliament by Vica Bayley (Greens). videopress.com/v/SC4WBz1H Via The Snoop, Crikey: "In the last sitting before the winter break, the Tasmanian Parliament paid tribute to legendary cartoonist Jon Kudelka"

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Tribute to Jon Kudelka in Tasmanian Parliament

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Loony Left Media 🚨#TaxTheGas + KillAUKUS @loonyleftmedia.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Anne Aly absolutely nailing it on everything Hanson wants to take away from Australians ‘but she didn’t tell us about anything she wants to give’ 🎯

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michael chalk @mickleberry.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

brilliant work by David Rowe "FAFO World Cup" 😹✨

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michael chalk @mickleberry.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Dr Zara Thompson "we know that music is a really powerful stimulus for people with dementia, because music is processed in the whole brain." Worth a listen (3 min) "..dozens of similar groups have popped up across the country" 🎵 abc.net.au/listen/programs/am/dementia-friendly-choirs-/106423654

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Dementia-friendly choirs - ABC listen

More than 400,000 Australians are living with dementia, a number expected to rise sharply in coming decades.

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The Cathy Wilcox @cathywilcox.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Deadly. My @smh cartoon.

Single frame: street scene with a variety of men walking about, crossing the road while two women sitting at a corner cafe watch. One says: “For. All the deadly attacks, we can’t cull them because we’re the ones entering their natural habitat.”

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Matt Golding @goldingcartoons.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

One Nation Unhappy Hour

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Carceral Abolition @carceralabolition.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Mural in San Andrés Cholula, Mexico www.reddit.com/r/MarchAgain...

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Amy Remeikis @amyremeikis.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

I’ve had these suspicions for some time but Alex explains it much more succinctly than I ever could - redbridgeintel.substack.com/p/call-it-wh...

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Call It What It Is: Foreign Interference

If a hostile state ran this sort of operation to swing our vote, we'd call it foreign interference. It's time we did.

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 12/06/2026

“An average home would cost $595,500 now if prices were the same relative to income as before John Howard turned the market into an investor casino,” writes Greg Jericho, Chief Economist at The Australia Institute. Read the full article ➡️ theaus.in/4v2qrY7

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Human Rights Index 💙 @humanrightsindex.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

A good use of AI would be fighting corruption. AI can monitor the finances of politicians and corporations daily. The technology exists. The will doesn't. They will prefer using it to catch poor people stealing in supermarkets.

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Simon Rosenberg @simonrosenberg.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

It's the same question for Australia. But the Israel lobby and their political allies are doing their best to stop it being asked. #auspol

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Louise Milligan @milliganreports.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

ThREAD on politics, journalism, “witches” and #JacintaAllan: 1/ 15 years ago an Opposition leader stood in front of a “ditch the witch” placard about then-PM, Julia Gillard. A shock jock who openly championed that Opposition leader said Ms Gillard ought to be put in a chaff bag and sent out to sea.

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michael chalk @mickleberry.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

John Birmingham also compares current situation with a horror story: for him, Backrooms. "Stephen King ..once wrote that every era gets the horror story it deserves ..the monsters a culture conjures are always a map of what that culture cannot ..look at directly." open.substack.com/pub/aliensid...

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Orange is the New White Power.

My timeline is full of Backrooms. Sickly yellow still shots from A24’s new meme-generated architectural horror movie about normal people falling through the cracks into a terrifying in-between space “...

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 05/06/2026

Research by The Australia Institute reveals the big four banks are raking in $228,900 profit over the 30-year life of an average $736,000 home loan. Read more ➡️ theaus.in/4x9AQTr

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michael chalk @mickleberry.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Strong warning from @vanbadham.bsky.social inc political exploration of the horror genre. Research revealing horror in reality: "A 2024 study estimated that in the 14 US states with total abortion bans, there were more than 64,000 rape pregnancies after Dobbs." theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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One Nation’s lurking attachment to the fringe anti-abortion movement sounds like the start of a horror movie | Van Badham

Australians who don’t want to find themselves victims should read the whole screenplay before accepting the part

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Andrew Wilkie MP @andrewwilkiemp.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

CGT and negative gearing concessions were overly generous and helped fuel the housing crisis. I supported today’s changes, as I’ve long campaigned for reform. As things stand at the moment however the Gov has a lot of work to do to get the rest (e.g. trust changes) done right. #auspol #politas

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michael chalk @mickleberry.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

A shame he couldn't influence the "Denialist Wing" of the party. Turnbull, along with Hewson, has shown himself to be rational and humanist out of office, unlike the "utter lunatics" and climate change denialists who have taken over the party and driven it into the dust. youtu.be/npvjnLserBY

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"Half of Parliament was drinking to cope" — Former Prime Minister on the dark side of politics

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michael chalk @mickleberry.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

John Oliver brings his trademark wit and fury to the scourge of unregulated AI chatbots. Brilliant investigation here, worth watching. youtu.be/Ykvf3MunGf8