Reposted by Richard E (The Bean Barn)6 News Australia @6newsau.bsky.social · 19hDavid Shoebridge has called for the Greens to "seize this moment" in his first press conference as the party's new leader, with Steph Hodgins-May as the new deputy leader "We're going to deliver that sense of hope and opportunity that Australians are begging for" 48718
Reposted by Richard E (The Bean Barn)Adam Bandt @adambandt.bsky.social · 12/02/2025The PM says taxing billionaires doesn’t “add up”. You know what doesn’t add up? Billionaires making 1300 times more than the average Australian. Massive corporations paying less tax than you. That doesn’t add up. The Greens will force billionaires to start giving back. 4522960
Reposted by Richard E (The Bean Barn)Australian Greens @greens.org.au · 12/02/2025Australia’s billionaires raked in $67,000 an hour last year. While millions struggled to afford rent or groceries. It’s time to turn the tables. The Greens have announced our plan to tax Australia's 150 billionaires to fund cost of living relief. Join the campaign: greens.org.au/billionaires 38301114
Reposted by Richard E (The Bean Barn)Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 20h"Norway's sovereign wealth fund has been prohibited from investing in a number of companies that the Future Fund invests in. Norway's exclusions list includes Airbus SE, BAE Systems, Boeing, Caterpillar, Elbit Systems, General Dynamics — all of which the Future Fund invests in" 1113962
Reposted by Richard E (The Bean Barn)Kaz Cooke @kazcooke.bsky.social · 19hThere'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. 1116163
Reposted by Richard E (The Bean Barn)6 News Australia @6newsau.bsky.social · 19h#BREAKING 🚨 NSW senator David Shoebridge has been elected the new leader of the Greens, following the resignation of Larissa Waters Shoebridge ran on a joint ticket with Victorian senator Steph Hodgins-May as his deputy 1523455
Reposted by Richard E (The Bean Barn)Oz Wiltshire. @ozwiltshire.bsky.social · 23hI love the sound of Australian magpies in the morning youtube.com/shorts/yy0Xu...youtube.comMagpie Call #shortsYouTube video by Animal Serenity 184
Reposted by Richard E (The Bean Barn)Kaz Cooke @kazcooke.bsky.social · 29/09/2026I love cartoons that look like they were fun to draw. (Bonus: imagine explaining this pun to a non-Australian.) 613920
Reposted by Richard E (The Bean Barn)Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Cripes Mehreen Faruqi as leader might produce a record number of strokes among the old white pricks in the Australia media www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...theguardian.comSarah Hanson-Young and Mehreen Faruqi announce Greens leadership tilt after Larissa Waters’ shock resignationNew leader expected to be chosen imminently, with David Shoebridge, Faruqi and Hanson-Young among frontrunners 2526032
Reposted by Richard E (The Bean Barn)Amelia @theartfulldodger.bsky.social · 29/09/2026I just had a traditional Aussie fish and chip shop burger and it was heaven I am not going to argue that America doesn't rule the burger But the patty was homemade seasoned with salt and some other magic subtle season. Juicy, simple and I don't feel ill after eating it 10/10 8432
Reposted by Richard E (The Bean Barn)Dr Nick 🦉🇦🇺 @doktrnick.bsky.social · 29/09/2026A new Powerful Owl pair! We had found the female in January at a new site. We'd seen and heard her a few times since, but only her, so we'd begun to think she was on her own. But last night we saw them fly out together, and today we found them roosting next to each other. #brisbane #birds #wildoz 2575
Reposted by Richard E (The Bean Barn)BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Israel fans chanted IDF and made monkey noises at black Irish players during the game against Ireland. Ban Israel. 1352755642
Reposted by Richard E (The Bean Barn)Gareth Emery @gtrain43.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Finally! Last night in Japan and there was an earthquake. #japan #earthquake #theworldmoved 232
Reposted by Richard E (The Bean Barn)ebisback.bsky.social @ebisback.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Wow! Can we clone this man? Asking for every American City! 😍 43898452092
Reposted by Richard E (The Bean Barn)Ian Graves @xskinn.bsky.social · 28/09/2026On Australian Story tonight at 8pm tonight is the first part on the life of Chrissy Amphlett. Ian 2103
Reposted by Richard E (The Bean Barn)Kon Karapanagiotidis @kkarapanagiotidis.bsky.social · 28/09/2026I’m devastated this morning. We have just had two of our @asrc1 social enterprise catering vans stolen. Roller door smashed. Food stolen. Safe destroyed. Staff distressed. TWO VANS LICENSE PLATES - mini vans with ASRC Catering on them Renault is 1UO2YV Peugeot is 2DW4TB 19154133
Reposted by Richard E (The Bean Barn)Kon Karapanagiotidis @kkarapanagiotidis.bsky.social · 28/09/2026ASRC had TWO VANS STOLEN OVERNIGHT in Melbourne from our CATERING SOCIAL ENTERPRISE. We are all so distressed and angry. Who robs a charity! Here’s are the license plates of the two white vans 👇🏼 and photos of them too➡️➡️➡️ Call 000 if spot them please 🙏🏼 Renault 🚐 is 1UO2YV Peugeot van 🚐 is 1QR 8PO 8140130
Reposted by Richard E (The Bean Barn)MantaHunk 🌎🏳️🌈☮️🟧 @mantahunk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026You and I are paying Trump to run ads against us on Fox News. Are you angry yet? Are you livid yet? Are you ready for revolution yet? 74951243
Reposted by Richard E (The Bean Barn)Rob Arnol @robertarnol.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Morning. ☕️ 34282126
Reposted by Richard E (The Bean Barn)David Hollingsworth 🏳️🌈 @daveyh39.bsky.social · 27/09/2026In loving memory of the lovely and incredibly talented Olivia Newton-John, Grammy-winning British and Australian singer, songwriter and actress, on what should have been her 78th birthday. 🕊️🖤🌹❤️ She was #BOTD on 9/26/1948 and sadly passed away at 73 on 8/8/2022. 331142123
Reposted by Richard E (The Bean Barn)Tim Lyons @picketer.bsky.social · 26/04/2026And there it is: "The Victorian Liberals are planning to preference One Nation ................... in the absence of a particularly odious candidate." (Presumably the ordinarily odious ones are fine.) 105119
Reposted by Richard E (The Bean Barn)Mostly Harmless @whalepetunias.bsky.social · 27/09/2026the clear sounds of marching footsteps. "The Dentrassi?" whispered Arthur. "No, those are steel tipped boots," said Ford. There was a sharp ringing rap on the door. "Then who is it?" said Arthur. "Well," said Ford, "if we're lucky it's just the Vogons come to throw us into space." 093
Reposted by Richard E (The Bean Barn)💧Bee - Difficult 🐝🌿❤ @belindajones68.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Good morning everyone☕️☕️ Have a sensational Sunday, stay safe & have fun 🐝 #auspol 2182
Reposted by Richard E (The Bean Barn)Rob Arnol @robertarnol.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Morning. ☕️ 2718330
Richard E (The Bean Barn) @thebeanbarn.bsky.social · 26/09/2026#AFL #GRANDFINAL BT commentary is ruining this 🙏🙏❤️💙 160
Reposted by Richard E (The Bean Barn)Michelle @michelleroy78.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Hell yes!!! 4722782400
Reposted by Richard E (The Bean Barn)Kon Karapanagiotidis @kkarapanagiotidis.bsky.social · 25/09/2026The AFL Grand Final is the 2nd most dangerous day of the year for women in Australia. That’s a fact. Victoria Police & police everywhere preparing for up to a 20% rise in male violence against women on Saturday 67036
Reposted by Richard E (The Bean Barn)Mostly Harmless @whalepetunias.bsky.social · 25/09/2026He stood and thought. The pub, he thought. Oh dear, the pub. 0192
Reposted by Richard E (The Bean Barn)Pat Hudson Cartoons @hudsoncartoons.bsky.social · 25/09/2026When no one wants to listen #Israël #Netanyau #auspol #UN 01610
Reposted by Richard E (The Bean Barn)AltSpaceForce 🚀🇺🇲 @altspaceforce.altgov.info · 25/09/20269/25 is #DollyDay 634465920
Reposted by Richard E (The Bean Barn)Kent Parkstreet @kentparkskeet.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Now Trump and Xi are talking friendship we can cancel AUKUS. #CancelAUKUS #AusPolbbc.comTrump welcomes Xi for state dinner at White House alongside major tech bosses - live updatesBig tech CEOs, including Tesla's Elon Musk and OpenAI's Sam Altman, are dining alongside Xi and Trump at the White House. 3428
Reposted by Richard E (The Bean Barn)Senator Tammy Baldwin @baldwin.senate.gov · 24/09/2026Wisconsinites shouldn’t have to pay for another streaming service owned by a tech billionaire just to watch our Packers play. 931509414
Reposted by Richard E (The Bean Barn)3wombats @3wombats.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Maybe we should break ties with those breaking the rules so blatantly? Israel and USA for starters as we seem to be all too happy to assist them break international law 43810
Reposted by Richard E (The Bean Barn)God @thegodshow.com · 25/09/2026Netanyahu will burn in hell forever for what he did in life. 64899761308
Reposted by Richard E (The Bean Barn)4fuxake @blueheartedly1.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Love this 👏😂👇 1272858785
Reposted by Richard E (The Bean Barn)AusPoast @daryltractor.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Paramedics are assessing more than a dozen people after a serious bus crash in Victoria's Yarra Ranges.abc.net.auMore than a dozen injured in Yarra Ranges bus crashEmergency services are at the scene of a collision involving a bus near Glenburn, north-east of Melbourne. 152
Reposted by Richard E (The Bean Barn)Lucy Hamilton @lucyham.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Pay attention Victoria and Australia. #SpringSt #Auspol 14224
Reposted by Richard E (The Bean Barn)Elizabeth Caldwell @bwodotbc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026🗺️ #WorldAtoZ 🌐 T for Tottenham 🇬🇧 This is the song that knocked the Beatles' "I Want to Hold Your Hand" off the top of the UK Singles Chart. Dave Clark was the drummer - I defy you not to want to join in with him during this one!😁 Dave Clark Five - Glad All Over m.youtube.com/watch?v=Eipd...m.youtube.comDave Clark Five - Glad All Over (original video 1963)YouTube video by TransatlanticMoments 7804
Reposted by Richard E (The Bean Barn)Michelle says: Be kind. Always. ❤️ @snarkysillysad.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Good Wednesday morning everyone! 😀☕🌞🌈🌻☮️💙 Happy Hump Day from the rainy Philly suburbs. Nothing on my calendar today and that's just fine by me. I hope you have a wonderful day and encounter unexpected joys and blessings. 1513527
Reposted by Richard E (The Bean Barn)Bridie (EBK) @emergencybk.bsky.social · 23/09/2026I was today years old when I learnt you don't calculate dog to human years by x 7 anymore, there's some new formula that accelerates their first couple of years, slows down later years and changes with their size... too hard, fuck it, I'm sticking with x 7🤷🏻♀️🐶 8835
Reposted by Richard E (The Bean Barn)Mostly Harmless @whalepetunias.bsky.social · 23/09/2026"And me," said Marvin in a soft low voice, "with this terrible pain in all the diodes down my left side." 0187
Richard E (The Bean Barn) @thebeanbarn.bsky.social · 23/09/2026We have just bought tomato seedlings. Will plant them tomorrow so our last frost will be that night. I am told this is the way! 🙏🙏❤️💙 020
Reposted by Richard E (The Bean Barn)Jimmy Barnes @jimmybarnes.com · 22/09/2026John Farnham and I first sang When Something Is Wrong With My Baby together back in 1991. It was such a pleasure to perform it again on Sunday night, this time alongside my daughter Mahalia Barnes and Diesel Music, celebrating my good friend John and supporting a great cause. 0425