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Peter Murphy

@peterwmurphy1.bsky.social
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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 8h
The AEC acknowledged the corflutes in AEC purple were deliberately misleading yet they chose to take no action. Appalling.
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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 8h
It is illegal for charities to endorse political parties or candidates. Guide Dogs Vic CEO Karen Hayes was stood down for ads endorsing Frydenberg. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne... The scandal did long-lasting damage to the reputation of Guide Dogs Vic. #auspol share.google/yD7aYbFAATeT...
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tandigi @tandigi.bsky.social · 11h
Brilliant comment from the petition. 👏👏👏
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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 13h
There's a change.org petition to remove Jillian Segal as Australia’s Antisemitism Envoy. Please consider reading and signing this petition. Zionism is NOT Judaism. Opposing Zionism is not antisemitism. Criticising Israel is NOT antisemitism. #auspol #FreePalestine c.org/5mJWQnkPQL
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We Demand Accountability: Remove Jillian Segal from Public Office
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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 13h
09Oct2026 The sound of silence. Artwork by Francesco Dell'Acqua. #NaviPillay #NobelPeacePrize #ICC #StopTheGenocide #GazaGenocide #EndTheOccupation #FreePalestine
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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 14h
Yes! That was both illegal and hugely damaging to the reputation of the charity Guide Dogs Victoria, with long term consequences for them. The worst part is that Frydenberg never ever shows any remorse for the damage he did. #auspol #JoshFrydenberg
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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 14h
Heads-up! Any time NewsCorpse tries to promote Josh Frydenberg or suggest he should return to federal politics, I like to remind people of his illegal misleading Chinese language corflutes in AEC purple, telling voters the "correct" way to vote. 😠 #auspol #KooyongVotes
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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 14h
Full-time: Germany wins. My Player of the Match: Ellie Carpenter for Australia. (She always gives 100%.) Melissa Kössler for Germany. 🇩🇪4-2🇦🇺 #GERvAUS #Matildas ⚽️
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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 15h
Half-time: Germany leads 2-1. 🇩🇪2-1🇦🇺 #GERvAUS #Matildas ⚽️
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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 16h
Huge congrats to Melissa Kössler, scoring 2 goals for Germany against Australia in the first half of today's game. #GERvAUS 2-0. ⚽️ #Matildas
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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 16h
It's game day In Karlsruhe, Germany ⚽: #GERvAUS Starting now. 📺: Paramount+ #Matildas
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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 21h
It's game day In Karlsruhe, Germany ⚽: #GERvAUS ⏰: 5:30am AEDT 📺: Paramount+ #GoMatildas
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Independent Media Australia. @indymediaaus.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 22h
How much aid is the Australian government giving to Palestine? pearlsandirritations.com/e/daily/20… #Auspol
pearlsandirritations.com
Pearls and Irritations
P&I; — independent commentary on public policy, politics, and Australia's place in the world
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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 22h
The USA has 350,000 churches. The USA has 746,650 homeless people. That means, if every Christian congregation in the USA chose to house and care for just TWO people each, the homelessness crisis in the USA would be solved. The USA doesn't have a homelessness crisis; it has an empathy crisis. #USA
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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 22h
I'm guessing the Trump-loving Pete Hegseth fans who are going to gleefully watch the public execution by firing squad live-streamed, are the same people who oppose abortion rights (women's healthcare) because they're "pro-life". #USA #USPolitics #justice #HumanRights #WomensRights
News headline:
US to livestream firing squad execution of convicted shooter
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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 22h
Be warned! If you're a pro-Palestine Victorian voter: Melbourne-based pro-Israel activist Avi Yemini, who served in Israel's military, has registered the fake Pro-Palestine Party for the upcoming Victorian election. Yemini's goal: redirect votes to right wing, pro-Israel parties. #auspol #springst
Pro-Israel activist Avi Yemeni.
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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Austin Appelbee, the Perth teen who swam 4 hours to shore in rough seas to alert authorities, leading to the sea rescue of his mother, brother and sister, has been awarded the Clarke Gold medal for bravery. Austin was 13yo when he made the 4km swim to shore to get help. Legend. 🙏😢 #bravery
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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
I referred to Sam Wood as the "accused". (He HAS been charged with serious DV offences.) Brett didn't like that. Brett thinks we need to rally in support of "the presumption of innocence for white men in this country". okay Brett. 🙄 #DV #VAW #sexism #misogyny #racism too?
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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Sam Wood is accused of violent domestic abuse. Our media's coverage of his arrest incl. lots of glossy photos of him as a smiling "dashing romantic reality star" & "fitness expert". Why not just publish the courtroom sketch? 👇 Our media actively protects toxic masculinity. #DV #VAW #sexism #misogyny
Courtroom sketch of accused Sam Wood via video-link.
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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
As an Australian child of the 1970's, #StarTrek wasn't always on-air. This was before VHS, DVD, bluray or streaming! I read the James Blish novel version and the foto-novel version of S1E23 "A Taste of Armageddon" long before I ever saw it on TV! I just re-watched it. 😊 🖖 #StarTrek60 #BookSky
Book cover:
Star Trek 2 novel by James BlishBook cover:
Star Trek Fotonovel #4 
A Taste of Armageddon
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Independent Media Australia. @indymediaaus.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 08/10/2026
Why the populist right arrived later in Australia – part one pearlsandirritations.com/e/daily/20… #Auspol
pearlsandirritations.com
Why the populist right arrived later in Australia – part one
Australia avoided the populist-right breakthroughs seen in the US and Europe for longer because prosperity, stronger institutions and a more equal income distribution absorbed the shocks. Those protections are now weakening. Part one of a two-part analysis.
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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
A long time ago, in a garden far, far away ...
Post on Threads by agbedman:
Adam's birth certificate was written after he sinned. Before then Adam was timeless. He may have walked with God for 1 million years.
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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Some Bible-based fan fiction is more scifi fantasy than religious in its content. 👇 #religion
Post on Threads by agbedman:
Adam's birth certificate was written after he sinned. Before then Adam was timeless. He may have walked with God for 1 million years.
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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Have there been ANY consequences for Israel murdering Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom? Have there been ANY consequences for Israel physically and sexually abusing Australian humanitarians on the Global Sumud Flotilla? Now imagine our Govt's response if Iran had committed these crimes. #auspol
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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
It's always good to know who you're really voting for. #auspol #Labor #Liberals #OneNation #Greens Image credit: @milesrandjack.bsky.social
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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Legend! Thank you! Your version is better. I'm using your version from now on. btw, I didn't create the image that I posted and I don't know how to edit images. Thank you! 🙏
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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
When Dexter impersonated Red Schmidt (the Dark Passenger serial killer who murdered rideshare drivers) in #DexterResurrection S1, did you get the throwback to the original #Dexter? Watch the first 5min of S1E01. 📺
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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Wonderful good news for Sydney radio listeners. @sarahvmac.bsky.social is returning to ABC Radio Sydney to host the afternoon shift 12.30pm-3.00pm from March 2027. 📻 😊 #702abcSydney
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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Yes! The question only offered these 3. I wonder how many of the missing 28% would have chosen newly-elected Greens Leader David Shoebridge. (But they weren't even offered the option!) #auspol
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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
In the latest Redbridge Accent poll for the AFR (28Sept-02Oct), in a preferred PM question: • Anthony Albanese 31% • Pauline Hanson 26% • Angus Taylor 15% So, Albanese is polling ahead of BOTH and Taylor is polling LESS THAN HALF of Albanese?! Yet the news coverage barely mentions this. 🤔 #auspol
AUS PM Anthony Albanese
One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson
Liberal Party Leader Angus Taylor
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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Zionist Israel is an insane racist apartheid terrorist state. Israel is committing genocide. Sanction Israel. Expel the Israeli Ambassador. #auspol #StopTheGenocide #EndTheOccupation #FreePalestine #SaveLebanon 🇵🇸 🇱🇧
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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Truth, Lies & Media Ep77 07Oct @nicolechvastek.bsky.social & Denis Muller discuss the dangerous authoritarian threat by One Nation to lock up fmr Vic Premiers and critique the media's failure to rebuke this. Superb bios on Jeffrey Archer & ABC's Peter Manning. #auspol shows.acast.com/67c7911ffc5f...
shows.acast.com
Ep 77 - Swept Up in the Spectacle | Truth, Lies and Media
Weekly discussions of Journalism Ethics
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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Truth, Lies & Media Ep76 30Sept Last Wednesday's ep was superb. @nicolechvastek.bsky.social and Denis Muller discuss the racism of Pauline Hanson's One Nation and the news media's failure to highlight this. Plus Trump's persecution of the free press. #auspol #USA share.google/zgfwz7ItDwDK...
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Ep 76 - The Racism Question | Truth, Lies and Media
Weekly discussions of Journalism Ethics
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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Richard Morecroft (1956-2026) British-born Australian ABC radio announcer, TV newsreader and presenter, and conservationist. I watched and trusted ABC News because of him. Sending kind thoughts to his partner, artist Alison Mackay. 😔 #journalism
ABC Newsreader Richard Morecroft (1956-2026).
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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Dear @davidshoebridge.bsky.social I support the @greens.org.au on most issues, but I am appalled by your position on Ukraine. Ukraine has been invaded by Russia. They are defending their sovereign territory. I cannot understand your reasoning not to provide aid to them. #auspol #SlavaUkraini 😔 🇺🇦 🌻
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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Yes. I was deeply disappointed by the @greens.org.au position on Ukraine. Ukraine has been invaded by Russia. They are defending their sovereign territory. I cannot understand the reasoning behind the Greens' decision for AUS to not support them defending their country. #auspol #SlavaUkraini 😔 🇺🇦 🌻
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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
It's always good to know who you're really voting for. #auspol #Labor #Liberals #OneNation #Greens
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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
It's a bit greedy and selfish for Gina to control THREE Australian political parties. #auspol #Liberals #Nationals #OneNation
Mining billionaire Gina Rinehart.
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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Palestinian Authority officer Capt. Raafat Khairi Ahmed Abu Khalil was beaten to death by Israeli soldiers at a military checkpoint in the occupied West Bank on Sunday 04Oct2026. Not a member of Hamas. #WestBank. #EndTheOccupation #FreePalestine share.google/2OcJVnaSo6MY...
Palestine Chronicle headline:
Palestinian Officer Beaten to Death at Israeli Checkpoint as Settlers Attack Farmers October 5, 2026
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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
ICYMI: Superb interview on ABC's Saturday Extra by @nickbryantoz.bsky.social with @alankohler.bsky.social. #finance #housing #economy www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
abc.net.au
Alan Kohler on the economy and his decision to leave the ABC - ABC listen
After a 31-year career as the ABC's finance guru, Alan Kohler announced this week that he's leaving the organisation. He joins Saturday Extra to talk about the latest interest rate hike, the housing ...
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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
The Populist. The Guardian Australia podcast on One Nation by Sarah Martin is excellent. Ep3 looks at the party's approach to money. #auspol www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2...
theguardian.com
The Populist: Money nation | Episode 3 - podcast
When senior correspondent Sarah Martin set out to follow the money, she discovered even those on the inside of One Nation are asking questions about accountability, and why some are saying the man bro...
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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
The UK Daily Mail obviously did not like the results of its own poll. Its own graphic portrays 75% as less than 50%. #UKPolitics #Brexit #EuropeanUnion
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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
I expect some will say: "Sure, it's fascism. But it's not German WW2 Nazi fascism, it's US fascism, the good version of fascism." #USA #USpolitics
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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
The Populist. The Guardian Australia podcast on One Nation by Sarah Martin is excellent. Ep2 looks at the influence of James Ashby. #auspol www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2...
theguardian.com
The Populist: The favourite son | Episode 2 – podcast
To understand how One Nation operates, it’s important to understand the story of James Ashby, from his beginnings as a PR flack, through a massive parliamentary scandal, to his ascent to political pow...
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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Israel has 2 flags: the official Flag of Israel (also called the Flag of Zion). And the unofficial, but often used, False Flag, rptedly unfurled to garner sympathy and support for the Zionist terrorist state. #EndTheOccupation #FreePalestine
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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
When anyone asks: was she drunk? what was she wearing? was she alone at night? Let's be clear: You're defending a man's right to rape if he has the opportunity and blaming the victim for the crime. Rape is only ever caused by the rapist choosing to rape. #Cornell7 #sexism #misogyny #crime #VAW
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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Reminder: Global Day for Gaza Rally Sunday 11 October 2026 1pm Hyde Park North, Sydney Organiser: Palestine Action Group #StopTheGenocide #SanctionIsrael #EndTheOccupation #FreePalestine
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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
I wonder if Tony Abbott will declare this catastrophe has nothing to do with climate change because "Bangkok always has floods". #auspol #ClimateCrisis #Bangkok
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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Truth, Lies & Media Deep Dive Outstanding, informative, engaging convo by Denis Muller with Paul Barry on his new book "The Big Steal" on businessman Sanjeev Gupta and banker Lex Greensill. Book link: www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/... #finance #BookSky Podcast: shows.acast.com/67c7911ffc5f...
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Deep Dive 13 - with Paul Barry | Truth, Lies and Media
The Big Steal
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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
In Australia, Daylight Savings Time starts today Sun 4th Oct. But not for every state. NSW, ACT, Vic, Tas and SA use Daylight Savings Time (DST). Clocks go forward 1 hour. WA, NT and Qld do not. AEST Australian Eastern Standard Time AEDT Australian Eastern Daylight Time #Australia #DaylightSavings ⏰️
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