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Twitter refugee now at home on Bluesky. 🐦🦋 Ratbag Lefty, Aussie Republican, Sportsfan, Stargazer, and part-time Intergalactic crime fighter. #auspol #AusRepublic #NotMyKing #CmonAussie #GoTiges 🟡⚫️🐅

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SpaceGhost @spaceghost13.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Sam Omari, currently speaking at the #NPC , an Afghani Australian geopolitical strategist and policy consultant, just referred to 9/11 as being an "incident". #auspol
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SpaceGhost @spaceghost13.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Pete Hegseth is a REAL man🏳️‍🌈 who is overflowing with TESTOSTERONE 💦💪 #DepartmentofWar #testosterone www.facebook.com/share/v/19BJ...
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SpaceGhost @spaceghost13.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
The far-right is rising, but so are the people who will stop it. I just pledged to never vote One Nation. Will you do the same? getup.to/DeVoEYsdCx7dIl #auspol
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Never One Nation
This is not who we are. Add your name.
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SpaceGhost @spaceghost13.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
www.facebook.com/share/v/1EQC... #auspol
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SpaceGhost @spaceghost13.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
‘Which Way Is Iran?’ Asks Pantsless, Sword-Wielding Trump Wandering On Side Of Freeway — theonion.com/which-way-is...
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‘Which Way Is Iran?’ Asks Pantsless, Sword-Wielding Trump Wandering On Side Of Freeway
WASHINGTON—In a chaotic scene that left motorists confused and alarmed, witnesses along Interstate 495 reported Tuesday that President Donald Trump was seen wandering pantsless on the shoulder of the ...
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SpaceGhost @spaceghost13.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
The cage John Howard built theaimn.net/the-cage-joh... #auspol
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The cage John Howard built
In 2001, as Australia argued over refugees, borders, and national identity, John Howard delivered a line that would come to define an era: “We will decide who comes to this country and the circumstanc...
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SpaceGhost @spaceghost13.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
New detection tech could make AUKUS submarines obsolete. | John Queripel #auspol #AUKUS johnmenadue.com/post/2026/04...
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New detection tech could make AUKUS submarines obsolete
Chinese researchers have developed a new gravity-based detector that could be used to find submarines and render the proposed AUKUS submarine redundant.
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SpaceGhost @spaceghost13.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
It takes two to make alliances and the US may run away first. | Jack Waterford johnmenadue.com/post/2026/04... #auspol ##USpolitics #Australia #US #independence #sovereignty #ForeignPolicy
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It takes two to make alliances and the US may run away first
As US commitment to alliances wavers, Australia faces urgent questions about its security, independence, and place in a rapidly shifting global order.
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SpaceGhost @spaceghost13.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
The Apocalypse Salesman: How Richard Marles Sold Australia’s Future to the Permanent War Economy theaimn.net/the-apocalyp... #auspol #FuelCrisis #defence #sovereignty #Marles
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The Apocalypse Salesman: How Richard Marles Sold Australia’s Future to the Permanent War Economy
Dedicated to my wife, who sees a future and is not buying the tickets. The Great Distraction On April 16, 2026, Defence Minister Richard Marles stood before the National Press Club and announced the b...
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SpaceGhost @spaceghost13.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
"....Same tough talk on alliances and deterrence. Same fondness for American hardware and AUKUS largesse. Same instinct to defer to Washington on questions that might benefit from an independent Australian view." #auspol #Marles theaimn.net/richard-dead...
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Richard “Deadwood” Marles: The Liberal in Drag
A profile of Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Defence, and Geelong’s enduring gift to Australian satirists Meet Richard Donald Marles. Deputy Prime Minister. Minister for Defence. Membe...
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The Shovel @theshovel.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
“Nothing says ‘traditional Australian values’ like praising your own Facebook post using your own Facebook profile." theshovel.com.au/2026/04/15/a...
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Aspiring Migrants To Start Congratulating Themselves Under Own Social Media Posts, in Bid to Pass Angus Taylor Background Checks — The Shovel
“Nothing says ‘traditional Australian values’ like praising your own Facebook post using your own Facebook profile."
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The Shovel @theshovel.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Hospital administrators confirmed that the treatment depicted in the image was not covered under the man’s insurance policy. theshovel.com.au/2026/04/14/p...
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Patient in Trump’s AI Image Dies After Not Having Adequate Health Insurance — The Shovel
Hospital administrators confirmed that the treatment depicted in the image was not covered under the man's insurance policy.
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SpaceGhost @spaceghost13.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
I'm feeling quite unwell again.
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SpaceGhost @spaceghost13.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
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SpaceGhost @spaceghost13.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Moral double vision as Australia heads to the Gulf. #auspol #Iran #Gaza #hypocrisy michaelwest.com.au/moral-double...
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Moral double vision as Australia heads to the Gulf - Michael West
Australia claimed impotence over Gaza but is now sending military support to the US-Israel war in the Gulf. Hypocrisy, writes Andrew Brown
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SpaceGhost @spaceghost13.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: petitions.getup.org.au/petitions/sa... @getup.org.au
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Save the Future of Childcare in Australia
The Childcare Sector is in Crisis – And We Need Your Help NOW! The future of childcare in Australia is hanging by a thread, and we’re running out of time. The Victorian and NSW governments have quietl...
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SpaceGhost @spaceghost13.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
Is Australia-US Alliance Hurting Australia theaimn.net/is-australia... #auspol #Australia #sovereignty
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Is Australia-US Alliance Hurting Australia
By Denis Hay   Description Criticism of the Australia-US alliance examines whether unquestioning support for the US undermines peace, sovereignty, and regional stability. Introduction – Asking the Que...
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SpaceGhost @spaceghost13.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
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SpaceGhost @spaceghost13.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Australia deserves better than grievance politics. We deserve a debate that reflects who we actually are: a nation shaped by migration, sustained by diversity, and confident enough in its values that it does not need to weaponise them. #auspol #Australia theaimn.net/when-values-...
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When “Values” Becomes a Dog Whistle
Immigration is once again front and centre of Australian politics. Not because the system has collapsed. Not because there has been some sudden crisis. But because certain politicians have decided tha...
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SpaceGhost @spaceghost13.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Trump’s volatility has exposed the fragility of the global order, but the deeper danger lies in Australia’s uncritical attachment to a declining US empire – and the refusal to rethink our place in a changing world. #auspol #Australia #USA #China #trade #sovereignty johnmenadue.com/post/2026/01...
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A declining empire – and how Australia should adapt
Trump’s volatility has exposed the fragility of the global order, but the deeper danger lies in Australia’s uncritical attachment to a declining US empire – and the refusal to rethink our place in a c...
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SpaceGhost @spaceghost13.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Mark Carney’s Davos speech highlights a world in rupture, not transition. Australia needs to rethink its dependence on the United States and begin preparing a credible Plan B. #auspol #AUKUS #China #USpolitics johnmenadue.com/post/2026/01...
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The United States is a lawless and dangerous ally. What is Australia's Plan B?
Mark Carney’s Davos speech highlights a world in rupture, not transition. Australia needs to rethink its dependence on the United States and begin preparing a credible Plan B.
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SpaceGhost @spaceghost13.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
The lost party www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/2026/01/24/t... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au #auspol
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The lost party
The big lie the Liberal Party told itself was that moderates lost their seats at the past two elections because they were moderates. For the hard right, it was the perfect lie. Like much of what they ...
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SpaceGhost @spaceghost13.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
“In 2016, former Prime Minister Paul Keating cautioned that after Donald Trump’s election win, Australia should “cut the tag” from American foreign policy and focus more on building ties within Asia.” A visionary. #auspol #Trump #AUKUS #sovereignty theaimn.net/paul-keating...
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Paul Keating’s words ring true
As I’ve grown older, I’ve seen that in tough times, the United States often puts its own interests before its promises to allies or countries with shared goals. For instance, the Nixon Doctrine of 197...
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SpaceGhost @spaceghost13.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Jim Chalmers has described the Canadian prime minister’s passionate denunciation of Donald Trump’s assault on the global rules-based order as a “stunning speech” that was being “widely shared and discussed” inside the government. #auspol #Trump www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Jim Chalmers says Canadian PM’s ‘stunning’ denunciation of Trump is being widely discussed in Australian government
Treasurer joins former PM Malcom Turnbull in praising Mark Carney’s comments at the World Economic Forum gathering in Davos
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SpaceGhost @spaceghost13.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Greenland Defense Front - The Hungry Giant (Official Music Video) #Greenland 🇬🇱 youtube.com/watch?v=hS0w...
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Greenland Defense Front - The Hungry Giant (Official Music Video)
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SpaceGhost @spaceghost13.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Greenland Defense Front - Not For Sale (Official Music Video)  #Greenland  #NotForSale youtube.com/watch?v=d1ln...
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Greenland Defense Front - Not For Sale (Official Music Video)
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SpaceGhost @spaceghost13.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Health Speculations Swirl As Trump Seen With Damage Numbers Above Head — theonion.com/health-specu...
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Health Speculations Swirl As Trump Seen With Damage Numbers Above Head
WASHINGTON—Amid ongoing concerns over the aging president’s medical status, health speculations reportedly swirled Monday after President Donald Trump was seen with damage numbers above his head. “Rec...
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SpaceGhost @spaceghost13.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
“Any suggestion by Sussan Ley that the Bondi massacre can be blamed on the millions of Australians who have opposed Israel’s genocide in Gaza is baseless, preposterous, hate-filled and hypocritical.” #auspol #Gaza #Israel #Bondi theaimn.net/sussan-ley-t...
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Sussan Ley tries to rewrite history
Palestine Action Group Media Release Today has witnessed a new low in the sickening attempt by some politicians to exploit the horrific massacre at Bondi in order to attack the mass protest movement i...
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SpaceGhost @spaceghost13.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
#auspol #AUKUS
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SpaceGhost @spaceghost13.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
#auspol #AUKUS #sovereignty johnmenadue.com/post/2026/01...
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Why Australia should walk away from AUKUS
Trump’s actions in Venezuela and rhetoric elsewhere confirm that the United States no longer respects international law or allied interests. Australia should rethink its strategic dependence according...
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SpaceGhost @spaceghost13.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Australia’s response to US intervention in Venezuela raises serious questions about sovereignty, international law, and political courage. #auspol #InternationalLaw #ForeignPolicy #sovereignty
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Australia’s Response to US Intervention in Venezuela
By Denis Hay Description Australia’s response to US intervention in Venezuela raises serious questions about sovereignty, international law, and political courage. Introduction The Australia response ...
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SpaceGhost @spaceghost13.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
“Australia is formally a sovereign nation, yet its foreign policy, defence posture, and intelligence alignment consistently mirror US strategic priorities.” #auspol #AUKUS #sovereignty How US Power Shapes Australian Sovereignty theaimn.net/how-us-power...
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How US Power Shapes Australian Sovereignty
By Denis Hay Description How US power shapes Australian sovereignty, where politicians failed their duty, and how Australia could act independently using dollar sovereignty. This page provides a sourc...
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The Shovel @theshovel.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Howard reminded Australians that creating unity is vital during times of national grief, but turning people against each other for political gain is often easier. theshovel.com.au/2025/12/19/h...
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Howard Reassures Australians That No Matter How Divided We Feel in This Moment, He Can Always Divide Us More — The Shovel
John Howard has moved to calm a tense and fractured nation, reassuring Australians that while the current levels of social, cultural and political division may feel unprecedented, he remains available...
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SpaceGhost @spaceghost13.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Go home, Snicko. You're drunk. #AUSvENG
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The Shovel @theshovel.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
England's cricket team say their relaxing golf holiday in Noosa has been “completely derailed” by the sudden and unexpected requirement to play cricket today. theshovel.com.au/2025/12/17/e...
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Golf Trip Rudely Interrupted by Cricket Match — The Shovel
A relaxing golf getaway in Noosa has been “completely derailed” by the sudden and unexpected requirement to play cricket.
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Prof Matt Haggis 🐀 🍉 @matthaggis666.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Reminder: How to Sell A Massacre Concealed cameras record political party One Nation promising to soften anti-gun laws while seeking millions in political funding from America's gun lobby. www.aljazeera.com/video/invest... #auspol
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How to Sell a Massacre Part 1
Three-year undercover sting reveals how US's National Rifle Association handles public opinion after deadly gun attacks.
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SpaceGhost @spaceghost13.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
“Australia is trading real sovereignty for imaginary submarines. AUKUS legislation effectively transfers operational priority and access over key Australian military bases to the US.” #auspol #AUKUS #defence #sovereignty AUKUS Caucus theaimn.net/aukus-caucus/
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AUKUS Caucus
How the AUKUS Caucus built a cargo cult and called it strategy. There’s a certain kind of Australian politician who never quite grew out of childhood. You know the type: Richard Marles, Tony Abbott, C...
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The Shovel @theshovel.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
The White House said it wanted a typeface that more closely aligned with the decorum, direction and values of the Trump Administration. theshovel.com.au/2025/12/12/w...
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White House Confirms All Future Communications To Be in Comic Sans — The Shovel
In a statement today, the White House said it wanted a typeface that more closely aligned with the decorum, direction and values of the Trump Administration.
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The Shovel @theshovel.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
“Millions of Aussie teens are going to wake up each morning without an unintentional briefing on the bombing of Yemen — that's a huge national risk," warned one security expert. theshovel.com.au/2025/12/11/s...
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Fears Social Media Ban Could Stop Aussie Teens Receiving Updates From Pete Hegseth on Classified US Military Operations — The Shovel
“Millions of Aussie teens are going to wake up each morning without an unintentional briefing on the bombing of Yemen"
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The Shovel @theshovel.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Genealogists are baffled as to how the massive spike in births 100-plus years ago went completely undocumented. theshovel.com.au/2025/12/10/t...
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TikTok Flooded by New Users All Born on 01/01/1901 — The Shovel
Popular procrastination app TikTok almost crashed today, after its servers were inundated by a mass of new users who all happened to be born on the 1st of January, 1901. Genealogists are baffled as to...
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The Shovel @theshovel.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
The 15-year-old can't use TikTok, but is comforted by the fact he’ll be old enough to watch a thousand ads from Sportsbet about the latest odds at Randwick. theshovel.com.au/2024/11/11/t...
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Teens Facing Social Media Ban Relieved They’ll Still Be Able to Watch Gambling Ads — The Shovel
“Social media causes anxiety and depression, ruins relationships and is incredibly addictive. On the other hand, gambling does all those things too wields enormous power over governments. So it makes ...
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The Shovel @theshovel.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
“There’s certainly a history there of collapsing under pressure, especially under lights. And England has a tendency to collapse too, but usually not quite so spectacularly,” analyst Mark Harrow said. theshovel.com.au/2025/12/04/d...
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Dutton Hoping England Beat His Record for Worst Defeat in Brisbane This Year — The Shovel
"Both Dutton and England have a special ability to take an unassailable lead and turn it into a humiliating defeat"
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SpaceGhost @spaceghost13.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
#auspol
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SpaceGhost @spaceghost13.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
From the satellite surveillance of Pine Gap to the bomber forward deployment at Tindal, these facilities entangle Australia in conflicts far beyond its shores, compromise its sovereignty, and incur immense strategic risks. #auspol #VassalState #security #independence theaimn.net/the-architec...
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The architecture of a vassal: how US bases in Australia project power, not protection
The strategic placement of key US and joint military facilities across Australia reveals a pattern not of national defence, but of integration into a global, offensively-oriented network for force pro...
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SpaceGhost @spaceghost13.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Fresh scrutiny of royal interference in Whitlam’s Dismissal has renewed calls for Australia to finally become a republic, writes Dr John Jiggens. #auspol #ausrepublic Republic campaign reignited by evidence of royal involvement in Whitlam sacking share.google/xs9hvrf8GEPp...
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Republic campaign reignited by evidence of royal involvement in Whitlam sacking
Fresh scrutiny of royal interference in Whitlam’s Dismissal has renewed calls for Australia to finally become a republic.
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SpaceGhost @spaceghost13.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
It's on the basis of China-phobia that our stance towards China is being formulated. It's a distorted one that ignores America’s provocative strategy of encircling China – a strategy in which we are enthusiastically and stupidly colluding. #auspol #China #security johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
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China-phobia in Australia is endangering the country’s security
The toxic roots of China-phobia are deeply embedded in modern Australia’s cultural history. It has a firm grip on the minds of many of Australia’s policy wonks, politicians, media commentators, and th...
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SpaceGhost @spaceghost13.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Andrew, unwittingly, has become the monarchy’s cautionary tale — proof that inherited power without accountability always rots from within. #ausrepublic #auspol independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...
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Why Andrew is the monarchy’s biggest argument for an Australian republic
Former Prince Andrew’s scandals highlight a monarchy losing relevance — and an Australia ready to move on.
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God @thegodshow.com · 09/11/2025
Hi Bluesky, God just needs 17k followers to hit 600k. And then 66k more after that to hit 666k. That will be funny. Thanks, God
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David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
50 years on from the dismissal. The US government actively destabilising the Australian democracy. Pine Gap should be suspended and a full report made to the Australian & American people on all activities conducted there. #auspol johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
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The Dismissal, the role of the CIA, MI6 and Austral Americans
I was familiar with many of the events leading to the Dismissal on 11 November 1975. That knowledge was greatly increased by Professor Jenny Hocking with her long and successful campaign to have the P...
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SpaceGhost @spaceghost13.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
World cricket’s best umpires will not be available for the start of the Ashes – and it means an umpire with decision review numbers almost as bad as axed official Joel Wilson’s is set to preside over the first Test in Perth. #AUSvENG #Ashes www.smh.com.au/sport/cricke...
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Why the world’s best umpires won’t be umpiring first Ashes Test
We reveal the umpires with the best Test record this year when it comes to the decision review system.
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