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Moving left as I age and the world goes to hell…also cats, jewellery making and calligraphy
Totally worth it
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Not saying China wouldn’t do this but this dude is becoming very predictable at this point in the federal budget cycle
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Asio accuses Chinese hackers of seeking access to Australia’s criticial infrastructure
Mike Burgess points to successful infiltration in the US by units known as Salt Typhoon and Volt Typhoon ‘working for the Chinese government’
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/nov/12/asio-accuses-chinese-hackers-of-seeking-access-to-australias-criticial-infrastructure?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
12 days ago
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Love comments by
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on ABC news this morning on AUKUS along the lines of “the US wants to keep AUKUS going because there are not many countries handing over billions of dollars with no expectations of receiving anything in return” 😆
about 1 month ago
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✍️ PETITION: Strong environment laws stop new coal and gas
The Australian public voted for a climate majority at the last election, and we want strong environment laws that can stop new coal and gas.
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about 1 month ago
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I bet Albo’s clown car folds faster than paper at the speed origami world championships. Nice that our closest “ally” thinks it’s not enough that they trash the planet but needs to bully everyone else to do the same.
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US threatens visa restrictions, sanctions against UN members that back IMO emissions plan
The United States on Friday threatened to use visa restrictions and sanctions to retaliate against nations that vote in favor of a plan put forward by a United Nations agency to reduce planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from ocean shipping.
https://www.reuters.com/world/us-threatens-visa-restrictions-sanctions-against-un-members-that-back-imo-2025-10-11/
about 1 month ago
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Government summons Optus, Telstra to Canberra over triple-zero failings
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Bet they’re shitting themselves…just look at that stern face!
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Government summons Optus, Telstra to Canberra over triple-zero failings
From 1 November, Telcos will be forced to provide real-time updates on network failures.
https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/government-summons-optus-telstra-to-canberra-over-triple-zero-failings/tic2vlzkt?cid=newsapp:socialshare:copylink
about 2 months ago
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“Misconduct”??!!? LMFAO
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‘Betrayed the trust of Australians’: ANZ bank pays record $240m fine for widespread misconduct
Company admits allegations in four investigations brought by financial regulator Asic
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/sep/15/anz-bank-pays-record-240m-fine-for-widespread-misconduct-time-and-time-again-they-betrayed-the-trust-of-australians?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
2 months ago
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Look at this smug turd. If the clowns in government had asked for a stake in return for the billions they threw at this lot during Covid some of those dividends would be going back to taxpayers
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Qantas pays out bumper dividends and plans to buy 20 new aircraft after posting $2.4bn profit
Earnings hold steady at Qantas domestic as Jetstar and Frequent Flyer program contribute to $300m increase in profit
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/aug/28/qantas-pays-out-bumper-dividends-plans-buy-20-new-aircraft-24bn-profit?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
3 months ago
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I know it’s been said many times but what is the point of this government if it just continues Morrison’s bastardry? “Can’t possible change this legislation because we’re too busy amending legislation to house the American military”
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Arts degrees to cost $50,000 until at least 2027 despite Albanese reform promises, vice-chancellor says
Australia needs critical thinkers who develop ‘philosophy about the world’ by studying the arts, university warns
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/aug/26/australian-university-arts-degrees-to-cost-50000-until-at-least-2027?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
3 months ago
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Yep…bugger the environment, abuse of children in childcare and more shitty buildings will boost productivity no end.
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The 'Canberra fix' killing growth, according to the productivity chief
Government regulation has emerged as one of the key issues to be tackled at the government's economic reform round table this week, as business leaders and the Productivity Commission call for it to b...
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-18/danielle-wood-regulation-productivity/105663772?utm_source=abc_news_app
3 months ago
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*Droll, bitter laughter*
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The economic roundtable is Jim Chalmers’ chance for bold reform. Australians can’t afford anything less | Tom McIlroy
The best way to undermine claims that the productivity roundtable is a stage-managed talkfest is to make it a success
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/aug/16/the-economic-roundtable-is-jim-chalmers-chance-for-bold-reform-australians-cant-afford-anything-less?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
3 months ago
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If only Australian governments weren’t stupid.
add a skeleton here at some point
3 months ago
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3 months ago
Norway wealth fund posts $68 bln profit for January-June, lifted by finance stocks
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Norway wealth fund posts $68 bln profit for January-June, lifted by finance stocks
Norway's $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, posted a 698 billion Norwegian crowns ($68.28 billion) profit for the first half of the year, lifted by strong returns among stocks in the financial industry, it said on Tuesday.
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Sometimes I do believe in karma
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Fate of Chinese crew unknown after dramatic collision in South China Sea
Video shows the moment a Chinese vessel hits the front of the other while on the open sea.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-11/chinese-boats-collide-chasing-philippine-boat-south-china-sea/105639954?utm_source=abc_news_app
3 months ago
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“Marches” doing a lot of heavy lifting here…
4 months ago
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www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
But remember kids…the ATO will be cracking down on any tax deductions you wage slaves make!
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How the ATO was fleeced for $2b by a scam so simple you could do it on your phone
It was a scam so simple it took just minutes on your phone, where you could tell the tax office how much money to pay you, and it came through within days.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-28/ato-tax-office-gst-scam-billions-fraud-four-corners/105573446?utm_source=abc_news_app
4 months ago
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Well that was shite
#hottest100
4 months ago
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Message from my daughter 😆
4 months ago
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Someone has stolen my vest to enjoy the Canberra winter sun
4 months ago
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I knew the Albo government would be deeply disappointing but holy fuck.
5 months ago
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Worshipping the winter Canberra sun on Winter Solstice (apologies for handprint in the sacred tummy fluff)
5 months ago
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Me too Caspian, me too
5 months ago
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Oh to be a furry grey prawn unaware of the rat fuckery of the world
6 months ago
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So privileged to have visited and taken these photos back in 2006…a bit topical today
6 months ago
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Here for the politics and cats but this sunset in Canberra is ridiculous
#Cbr
6 months ago
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Grassy
#lines
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#Blueskyartshow
7 months ago
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Late pumpkin invading the deck
#blueskyartshow
7 months ago
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