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I’m Australian living rurally on the land of the Taungurung people. Believe in science, love all types of music, love my family and grateful for all of the authentic, decent, kind and caring people in my life. I don’t post much

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Mike Sowden @mikeachim.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
OK, this is wild. In September 2023, geophysicists across the world started monitoring a very odd signal coming from the ground under them. It was picked up in the Arctic. And Antarctica. It was detected everywhere, every 90 seconds, as regular as a metronome, for *nine days*. What the HELL? 1/
Unsplash image of the Earth, mostly the nightside with a tracery of city lights on every continent.
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Khashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 2h
Pretty sure this is not how capitalism is supposed to work.
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Dr Tracy Westerman AM @drtracywesterman.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
My opinion piece on the Western Australian child protection situation I think it’s a pretty important read nit.com.au/30-09-2026/2...
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Too quick to remove, too slow to protect: What South Hedland tells us about WA child protection
I was born and raised in the Pilbara. Before becoming a psychologist, I spent close to a decade as a child protection worker in some of our highest-risk remote Indigenous communities. In 25 years of p...
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Senator David Shoebridge @davidshoebridge.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
When Donald Trump celebrates war profiteering, peddles conspiracy theories, threatens Iranians with annihilation, calls for a coup and slanders the ICC, what does our Prime Minister do? He takes a selfie with him. Seriously cringeworthy stuff.
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Dr Ingrid M🪁 @ingridm.bsky.social · 3h
Australian news outlets including the public broadcaster will be allocating a LOT of resources to covering Israel and Israelis this month, out of all proportion to the public interest and closely aligned with interests of the powerful. Evidence here:
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Will Stancil @whstancil.bsky.social · 2h
I was canvassing local businesses for a revitalization project not 2 hours ago, and the owners were still livid about ICE and telling me how much revenue they lost donating to mutual aid rent funds for immigrants in hiding. Every single business in Minneapolis has a sign like this, still:
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mariecolemanao.bsky.social @mariecolemanao.bsky.social · 2h
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Matt Kean warns climate crisis ‘isn’t someone else’s problem’ as largest coal project in NSW history greenlit
Exclusive: Climate Change Authority chair says planning commission did not account for climate-related economic damage in NSW
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 2h
Forget Milk Snatcher, Margaret Thatcher literally sold orphans for profits. She is the Child Snatcher. The forced privatisation of Children Home's is Margaret Thatcher's most evil legacy. Even though she has so, so many.
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Ben Eltham @beneltham.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The cognitive disordering induced by AI even extends to senior union officials like Joe Mitchell, who appears to be genuinely lobbying for the development of new technologies to destroy his own members’ jobs www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10...
abc.net.au
Call for big tech to pay for Australian-made AI
Union figures and leading academics want big tech companies building Australian data centres to help fund the local AI industry through a levy.
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Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 2h
Trump & his DOJ called Davey Hearn a vandal Now Davey has won, & the case they built on a botched, rushed paint job is finished for GOOD @democracydefendersfund.org @washlitgroup.bsky.social & Steptoe fought every step of the way I'll explain w/ @ms.now @7PMET 👇
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Prosecutors Cannot Revive Reflecting Pool Case Against Ex-Olympian, Judge Rules
A charge against David Hearn was dismissed “with prejudice” because of President Trump’s attempts to influence the case.
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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 11h
“Too often in the past, we thought that kicking some of our supporters would do us political credit,” he said, “and we were absolutely wrong.” Offending people “in the progressive community”, he admitted, was sometimes done “deliberately”. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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I heard one thing loud and clear in Andy Burnham’s landmark speech: the left has won the arguments | Owen Jones
The PM’s stated trajectory is a rebuke to past Tory and Labour governments. The challenge now is to make his project progressive in word and deed, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones
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Taniel @taniel.bsky.social · 9h
NEW: It's that time of year: time to launch my annual guide to November's elections! I guide you through over *650* interesting elections, & why they matter. Judges, AGs, govs, mayors, lawmakers, AGs, county & school boards—plus many (many) ballot measures. Oh, & Congress. Explore & bookmark!
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Your Cheat Sheet to the 2026 General Elections - Bolts
Congressional races will take center stage on Nov. 3, but they’re just the tip of what to watch. Prosecutors and governors, attorneys general and sheriffs, school boards and mayors, utility... Read Mo...
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 5h
The most corrupt administration in the history of the US by far. You could add up all instances of corruption by every other admin in US history and it will not equal the amount of corruption perpetrated by this one in less than 2 years.
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Paul Marvin @paulmarvin.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 23h
Kogan CEO in June: Ruslan Kogan says changes to Capital Gains Tax will attract migrants motivated by “sick NDIS scams” and the welfare system." Today ATO Tax data for Kogan Pty Ltd: Income: $642.3m Taxable income: $0 Tax paid $0
Screenshot: "Sick scame": Kogan boss unleashes on Albanese government's capital gains tax changes"

rich lister Ruslan Kogan has issued an epic rant about Anthony Albanese's tax changes, warning they risk attracting a specific type of migrant to Australia'sSpreadsheet screenshot of ATO corporate tax transparency data

KOGAN AUSTRALIA PTY LTD: Total income $642,335,009; Taxable Income $0; Tax payable $0
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
When historians reflect on this regime, cruelty will be the word most often used to define it. www.commondreams.org/news/trump-dep…
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'Monstrous' US Deportation Hearings for Children Who 'Have No One' Shock Consciences | Common Dreams
Children as young as 3 facing deportation orders without legal representation in immigration court hearings. How can we
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Kane Korso @godevils2.bsky.social · 23h
Project Meridian. Utter destruction of the US Military by a draft dodging South African cunt 1/5
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pollietragic.bsky.social @pollietragic.bsky.social · 23h
Inpex owns the ICHTHYS LNG project. “The NT Envir’t Prot’n Agency found widespread, persistent failures in how emissions were calculated, recorded & reported….back to the start of production in 2018.” Benzene emissions, a toxic chemical, was under-reported by 13,000% www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03...
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Inpex emissions 'systematically underestimated' since 2018, report finds
An independent review into oil and gas company Inpex has found widespread and persistent failures in how emissions were calculated, recorded and reported, dating back to the start of production in 201...
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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The ICHTHYS project in the NT, fully owned by a Japanese company (incl part owned by the Japanese govt). $52bn in income. $0 in company tax $0 in PRRT But apparently if we do a 25% export tax they might get upset so we can't do it becaue it is vital for our economy O_o.
Table of ICHTHYS income and tax

Year	Total income $	Tax payable $	PRRT
2018-19	$802,110,813	$0	$0
2019-20	$6,378,812,227	$0	$0
2020-21	$6,106,449,154	$0	$0
2021-22	$7,281,757,071	$0	$0
2022-23	$11,973,514,434	$0	$0
2023-24	$10,661,856,034	$0	$0
2024-25	$9,680,295,658	$0	$0
Total 	$52,884,795,391	$0	$0
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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
NEW: Meta found a way to turn massive data centers into “pilot models” and cash in on a 1980s tax credit. The result? Meta avoided nearly $4 billion in taxes last year alone. Gift link. 👇 www.nytimes.com/2026/09/30/t...
nytimes.com
How Meta Uses A.I. Data Centers to Avoid Billions in Federal Taxes (Gift Article)
Meta is exploiting a lucrative tax break intended to support research and experimentation. Its own accountants say the gambit is risky.
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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 23h
Consultants have made a killing corporatising universities. But the UOW inquiry into mates's deals may mark the peak. Heads are rolling. Adam Lucas and James Guthrie #auspol michaelwest.com.au/university-g...
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University governance flaws exposed. End of consultants' bonanza? - Michael West
Heads rolling after NSW Legislative Council released its report into university governance, highlighting transparency and accounting issues.
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Bob @psychobob4q2.bsky.social · 23h
Ban Starlink.
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Rebecca Solnit @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Time for this classic again.
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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 23h
We are ruining our own institutions, which is sad for us and great for our enemies.
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Susan @joeyotis.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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Alfred Low @alflow.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The ABC was degraded by former LNP government. The current Labor government has chosen not to change their predecessors damage to the ABC. Another sign that Labor and LNP have things in common. #auspol #LibLab #duopoly
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Lizzy Schofield @musictplove.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Any thoughts Jillian Segal? Any thoughts to those politicians wanting us arrested for opposing genocide by saying words ????? #auspol #freepalestine
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Wattle It Be @wattleitbe.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Remember that the billionaires don't want to give The Greens airtime - they don't want their message to be challenged where people might see it #auspol
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Cath A O 🦘🦘 @cathamoc.bsky.social · 23h
Please sign and share this important petition: www.megaphone.org.au/petitions/fi...
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Fix Allied Health!
Why Support This Petition?   Victorian public sector Allied Health Professionals are under increasing pressure. Right now, Allied Health Professionals are paid less than most workers performing t...
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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The latest corporate tax data just dropped. And congrats to Santos Ltd - 11yrs in a row of no company tax.
Table of Santos ltd company tax 2014-15 to 2024-25

Year	Total income	Company Tax
2014-15	$3,389,399,798	$0
2015-16	$3,476,002,729	$0
2016-17	$3,715,263,715	$0
2017-18	$3,498,043,596	$0
2018-19	$4,360,612,850	$0
2019-20	$5,013,931,702	$0
2020-21	$4,070,327,153	$0
2021-22	$4,746,037,784	$0
2022-23	$6,257,384,778	$0
2023-24	$8,210,276,022	$0
2024-25	$5,117,008,013	$0
Total	$51,854,288,140	$0
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Steph Hodgins-May @stephhodgins-may.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The only people who want to see the Northern Territory fracked are gas billionaires and the politicians doing their bidding.
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Sydney Knitting Nannas and Friends @knitnannassyd.bsky.social · 23h
The NSW Labor Government is threatening our national security and ignoring the impact of #coal and #gas extraction on cost-of-living. But don’t take my word for it. Instead read ⬇️ SMH today some of the countries best known former defence and security officials say 🛑@australianlabor.bsky.social
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Tom Joscelyn @tomjoscelyn.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The Robber Baron era has nothing on our current Cyber Baron era. Elon Musk is the world’s richest man, a white nationalist, bought the 2024 election, destroyed much of the gov’t while further enriching himself with gov’t contracts, ended aid to the needy, turned Twitter into a cesspool and now:
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Dr. Jack Brown @drjackbrown.bsky.social · 23h
Sadistic Personality Disorder operating as "Christianity".
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Cam Walker @camwalker.bsky.social · 23h
Today's headlines: - Antarctic winter sea ice falls to third-lowest level on record as scientists warn of ‘now problem’ - Evidence builds showing climate change could be intensifying El Niño events - Ocean heatwaves are hiding months of extra warming Meanwhile, One Nation:
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Amy Remeikis @amyremeikis.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
This sort of fall takes house prices back to where they were only a few years ago, when the headlines were about the insane unaffordability. It's the more expensive homes (already over inflated) which are experiencing a drop - the lower end of the market has barely moved.
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Amy Remeikis @amyremeikis.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The most radical arm in Australian politics (and the world) right now is the far right. And yet this is the analysis for the Greens.
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ABC News Australia @news.abc.net.au · 29/09/2026
Kimberley runway shines a light on next generation of Indigenous designers
abc.net.au
Mother and daughter's artistic connections celebrated on outback catwalk
Designer Brodie George said it was a proud moment watching her daughter's artwork debut at a fashion show in her remote hometown of Fitzroy Crossing.
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ABC News Australia @news.abc.net.au · 29/09/2026
The biggest moments from NSW ICAC's Operation Rosny revisited
abc.net.au
Five bombshell moments from NSW corruption watchdog's marathon inquiry
Revisit the biggest revelations and tense moments from NSW ICAC's Operation Rosny, as public hearings end and the anti-corruption commission adjourns to consider evidence.
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ABC News Australia @news.abc.net.au · 29/09/2026
Queensland government department loses $800,000 in cyber attack
abc.net.au
Queensland government department loses $800k in cyber attack
The review, released on Friday, said no government data or sensitive information was compromised during the incident.
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ABC News Australia @news.abc.net.au · 30/09/2026
CDC Data Centres reveals plans for $15 billion facility near Wagga Wagga
abc.net.au
Riverina could soon be home to one of Australia's biggest data centres
A proposal by CDC Data Centres would see one of the largest data centres in Australia developed on the outskirts of Wagga Wagga.
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stranger @strangerous.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The same conflicted media & right wing parties who are now demanding the govt “slash spending” spent all year pushing for more spending on tax breaks for wealthy investors. Let’s be real: they love spending. They just hate funding things that actually matter. #auspol
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stranger @strangerous.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Clare O'Neil leaves Bridget McKenzie & Natalie Barr squirming on Sunrise reminding them of the Coalition’s “atrocious record” on spending, their trillion in debt, inflation over 6% & rising, and zero surpluses after promising one every year. No comparison.💥 #auspol
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stranger @strangerous.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Albanese slams Angus Taylor saying it’s time he explain how he’ll be “fiscally responsible” after committing to a $110B spending spree with promised tax breaks for property investors while the only spending he refuses to support is cost of living relief for Australians💥#auspol
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Kim @kim4thebabies.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Officials from Britain to Los Angeles are issuing advisories for residents to prepare and stock up on essentials in preparation for this historic El Niño. insideclimatenews.org/news/2909202...
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Incoming El Niño Is so Extreme It Doesn’t Have a Scientific Name - Inside Climate News
As a record breaking El Niño continues to grow in the Eastern Pacific, climate scientist Daniel Swain explains what may be in store for the next year as we brace for an El Niño “so far above anything ...
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Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Jack Smith: “it’s inconceivable to me how you can pardon people who beat police officers… and then vilify the officers”
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
If you've ever wondered how ridiculously profitable tech companies avoid paying taxes . . .
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🍁🇨🇦Team Canada Forever🇨🇦🍁 @teamcanadaforever.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I mean… there’s nothing intelligent about that man to begin with. So, I am not surprised at all. 😂
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Gerry Hassan @gerryhassan.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The UK has always had a right-wing media. But they are now a hysterical, disinformation spreading cartel. Weaponised by Brexit lies, Corbyn smears, defending Boris Johnson, spreading racism & trying to delegitimise the very idea of a Labour Govt. Another rotten vested interest needing reform.
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