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Rick Grounds @rgrounds16.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

It must be so tedious for @adammorton.bsky.social to write yet another column debunking the outrageous porkies sprouted by the Coalition in relation to energy matters in our country

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Rick Grounds @rgrounds16.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The Coalition and One Nation are complicit in the unfolding climate catastrophe. Gina Rinehart and her minions should rot in hell for treating this a laughing matter

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Rick Grounds @rgrounds16.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The perils of climate change are accelerating My wife and I have cancelled a mid-May 2027 cruise from Fremantle to Sydney via the Top End due to the risk of very unpleasant weather, or worse. Used the refund to book the Indian Pacific train Not 👀 4wd to summer www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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El Niño and global heating pushes water vapour in Earth’s atmosphere to record levels in August

Global heating contributes to record, with a warmer atmosphere able to hold more water, scientists say

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Rick Grounds @rgrounds16.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

From The Guardian today "Australia needs a firmer plan to transition away from fossil-fuel production to help protect Pacific nations from the effects of climate change, according to [The Australia Institute] In theory, sounds like a good policy. In practice, no better than a slogan. Why? Read on ..

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Rick Grounds @rgrounds16.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

PHON might have some successes in the upcoming Victorian State Election but, based on the most recent evidence - an economy-destroying immigration policy - I remain confident they will flame out before the 2028 Federal Election

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Rick Grounds @rgrounds16.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Headline from The Age this morning: ‘Where’s Karl?’ Podcast falls silent as advertising deal ends I am not the least bit surprised!

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Chris Bowen @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The energy system explained in 90 seconds.

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Rick Grounds @rgrounds16.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The pic's been cropped so we can't see them playing handsies

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Rick Grounds @rgrounds16.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

True, thankfully But, increasingly, we do have misogynistic and aggressive male school students abusing female teachers and female students. This fills me with disgust and foreboding

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Chris Bowen @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

🚙 more EVs + 🔋 more home batteries = 😎 a win for everyone, even if you don’t have either. Swipe through to find out how Australia’s massive uptake of solar, batteries, and EVs is a win for everyone.

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Rick Grounds @rgrounds16.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Which one of the current AFL coaches was described as having "dogged it" by his then coach after his team lost? A bonus 👏 if you can name the team that won the match

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Rick Grounds @rgrounds16.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Excellent work by Patrick Commins to expose the flaws in the incompetent/deceitful/malicious attacks on our world-beating compulsory superannuation system by the Coalition and One Nation Share it with anyone who needs to be reminded of our good fortune www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

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Rightwing critics argue we might as well scrap super. Here’s why that could spell disaster for Australia’s finances

Spending on aged pension will be stable for decades to come, experts argue, despite claims by Bragg and Hanson

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Rick Grounds @rgrounds16.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

WA Liberal senator Michaelia Cash, says “over my dead body will [the government] take a cent” from her home state, after a Productivity Commission report recommended the GST deal that has funnelled tens of billions of extra taxpayer dollars to WA be gutted That's a very tempting offer Senator 🙏

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Rick Grounds @rgrounds16.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

June quarter investor home loan data is consistent with what the Government had in mind when it changed the taxes applicable to investors All such loans: down 8.6% Loans for purchase of established properties: down 14.8% Loans for purchase of new properties: up 4.4% to new high 👍 👏

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Rick Grounds @rgrounds16.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Choice quotes from Andrew Bragg on ABC radio today Asked if low-income earners should just accept that they will live in substandard housing. “Yes, definitely”, he replies. Speaking of superannuation: "now you’re going to have super for under 18s and soon you’ll have super for cats and dogs."

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Rick Grounds @rgrounds16.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

🧵 2/ I'll begin my tale of woe with what should be obvious - the impacts of climate change are becoming more extreme and frequent by the year. Exhibit A: the northern hemisphere right now. What's almost as woeful is that conservative political parties continue to practise climate-change denialism

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Rick Grounds @rgrounds16.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

🧵 1/ Halfway through my 73rd year, I am feeling very glum about the future of the nation of my birth Over the next few days, I will compose a thread that seeks to explain my unprecedented pessimism The thread is likely to comprise a mixed bag of substance and vibe Reader responses are encouraged

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Rick Grounds @rgrounds16.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Things are crook in Tallarook. Discuss.

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Rick Grounds @rgrounds16.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

A fact-based slogan for the times: "People ... are undertaking a common-sense revolution"

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Rick Grounds @rgrounds16.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Any politician who makes that promise knows they won't be able to keep it. It would take years to implement and the cost of the legal consequences would be prohibitive My vote will go to the politician who promises to accelerate the current efforts to reduce Australia's demand for oil, gas and coal

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Rick Grounds @rgrounds16.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Karl Stefanovic doesn't have the balls to invite persons with actual expertise relevant to his podcast topic of choice to participate in a genuine debate.

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Rick Grounds @rgrounds16.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

So why is the Federal Government going to spend millions of scarce dollars from the national coffers on a feasibility study for a new oil refinery? Because the WA tail wags the national dog, most likely www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

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EVs and hybrids approach half of Australian new car sales amid ongoing fuel crisis

EVs and hybrids made up almost half of new cars bought between April and June, Australian Automobile Association data shows

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Rick Grounds @rgrounds16.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

You could not make this stuff up! Well, okay, if you knew Senator Canavan well enough, you might

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Rick Grounds @rgrounds16.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

A cogent piece by @profraywills.futuresmart.com.au that portrays ALP conference as renewable energy (RE) milestone, in which RE is a key economic driver AND differences of opinion re domestic and export uses of gas = unresolved tension rather than overt conflict reneweconomy.com.au/labor-confer...

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Labor conference puts electrification at the centre – and gas smells like a political fault line

The lesson from Adelaide is not that Labor solved the gas question. It is that the party still understands the future is with renewables, electrification and decarbonisation.

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Rick Grounds @rgrounds16.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Well, I would like to hit the Victorian Liberal Party with those 1.5 fists at 1km, given their intention to enforce a minimum 2km gap between wind turbines and farmers' homes

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Rick Grounds @rgrounds16.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

It was John Howard who described the Liberal Party as "a broad church". I doubt he intended that its breadth would accommodate the likes of this extremist. His ongoing presence will condemn the party to remain unappealing to voters in in suburban electorates www.theage.com.au/politics/fed...

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Thorn in the side: Antic’s Liberal Party future at risk after praise for One Nation

After Angus Taylor highlighted One Nation senator Malcolm Roberts’ antisemitic and fringe views, Antic declared Roberts a “clear thinker” and “decent bloke”.

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Rick Grounds @rgrounds16.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Birmo, it's all very well for admirers of Sam Neill to reminisce and what-if but there's a big item we're avoiding here. Namely, which nation gets to conduct the official memorial service? Given the tricky history between Oz and Enz - I'm thinking underarm bowling - this could get awkward, TSTL

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Rick Grounds @rgrounds16.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

As a lifelong Labor man - member/candidate/staffer/voter - I have a heartfelt message for our Prime Minister. @albomp.bsky.social Right now, our country needs less of your potent political skills and much, much more of your care and affection. Seriously, that is what we need

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Rick Grounds @rgrounds16.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

If you are looking for a good news story about motor vehicle emissions, look no further

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Rick Grounds @rgrounds16.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Not only did Antony Green raise the election analysis bar to unprecedented heights, he took pains to depart without haste so he could be available to help ensure that Casey Briggs was fully prepared to take the reins - an all-round great human.

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Wendy Harmer @wendyharmer.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Here's an absolute banger from @birmo.bsky.social This from a few days ago, but latest is exceptionally good too... if you're not reading his stuff, you are missing out. aliensideboob.substack.com/p/the-perpet...

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The perpetual-grievance siren

A billionaire wandered out to the helicopter deck of his favourite hyperyacht this week to remind us all that platforming a fascist is important to democracy…

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Rick Grounds @rgrounds16.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

A clever use of metaphor by @adammorton.bsky.social to update us on climate change and renewable energy. And, here's the free popcorn, it finishes on an optimistic note My fave bit: "Solar energy ... grew 30% in 2025 – the single largest annual increase of any electricity source in history"

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Rick Grounds @rgrounds16.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

@tommcilroy.bsky.social @joshbutler.bsky.social Tom or Josh: Do you know if there is a neat summary of the proposed gambling reforms AND the alleged shortcomings relative to the 'Murphy Report' recommendations? If so, where?

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Rick Grounds @rgrounds16.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Didn't take long for the gloss to smudge did it? The more exposure she gets, the faster the dye will wash out of her hair And, here's something I didn't expect to be posting: Well said Paul Hogan! [“How can it be a monoculture? We’re all migrants, except the Aboriginals.”]

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Rick Grounds @rgrounds16.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

"I have always liked Karl. I have enjoyed his success. If he’s now setting off to sell racists, thugs and conspiracy theorists, I hope he fails." I expect that he will fail, if only coz the pool of corporate A$$ for right-wing causes is just a smelly frog pond www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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I have always wished the best for Karl Stefanovic. But if he’s selling racists, thugs and conspiracy theorists, I hope he fails | Hugh Riminton

When I first met Stefanovic he was immediately likable. How has his compass shifted so far that he platforms a man who stirs up terrorist attacks on mosques?

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Rick Grounds @rgrounds16.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Yes, Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce, tell us again how climate change is a "hoax"

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Rick Grounds @rgrounds16.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

This is very welcome news. Both groups are toxic carbuncles on the body of our democracy

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Rick Grounds @rgrounds16.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

🧵 A pity this mature and thoughtful article is behind a paywall Some key quotes follow "Both Hanson and Taylor talk about uniting Australia under the same civic values and laws – a goal few would argue against. But values and laws are not the same as culture." www.theage.com.au/politics/fed...

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Asked five times, there was one word Angus Taylor couldn’t say

When Pauline Hanson said Australia must be a monoculture, not multicultural, she laid out a dichotomy – and another minefield for Taylor to dance around.

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Rick Grounds @rgrounds16.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Pauline Hanson's advocacy for Australia to be 'monocultural' might appeal to some Australians and startle or horrify many more. But there's no "might" about the agonies it is inflicting on the so-called leader of the Federal Coalition. Angus Taylor is on a road to nowhere (apols to Talking Heads)

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Rick Grounds @rgrounds16.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

My sentiments exactly, writ large and eloquently by Mark Kenny

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Rick Grounds @rgrounds16.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

I am very confident that Pauline Hanson will be burnt to a dry and bitter crisp well before the 2028 Federal election. Why? For example: "young workers are lazy, unreliable and glued to their phones (and) paid parental leave shouldn’t be a right for women www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

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One Nation craves mainstream appeal, but Pauline Hanson’s bleak vision of Australia shows she’s firmly on the fringes | Tom McIlroy

On the national stage, Hanson attacked multiculturalism and spoke of a ‘transgender insurgency’. It could be a reality check for voters

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Rick Grounds @rgrounds16.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

I suspect Pauline Hanson won't read this diplomatic yet quietly pointed response to her Islamophobic ranting at the NPC yesterday. I also suspect Aftab Malik knows her position is not for changing. But he's put it on the record and we've seen him make the effort www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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As a Muslim, it is encouraging to hear Pauline Hanson quote from a book. If there’s one thing we need, it’s more reading | Aftab Malik

Her latest remarks drew on Ed Husain’s memoir The Islamist. Reading more may help reframe the debate on Islam, writes Australia’s special envoy to combat Islamophobia

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Rick Grounds @rgrounds16.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

This dramatic progress in just 12 months is great news @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social I'm wondering when these actual facts will be reported in News Corp publications instead of lies and misinformation about renewable energy. When hell freezes over perhaps!

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Rick Grounds @rgrounds16.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Most TV morning show hosts have SFA knowledge of relevant facts; their producers thrive on bad news and contrarian 'personalities'; and, when it comes to the crunch, they don't really give a shit

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Rick Grounds @rgrounds16.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Even if this is hidden behind the paywall, the headline says 90% of what you need to know. The rest is the how! About bloody time! We the voters and taxpayers are entitled to know this element of how our parliament operates www.theage.com.au/politics/fed...

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Decades of secrecy to end with Parliament House lobbyists unmasked

A major overhaul of the parliamentary pass system will force the public disclosure of business representatives roaming private corridors.

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