Editorial: Monique Ryan’s bill would stop ministers and senior staff from working as lobbyists for three years after they leave politics. It would reveal who lobbyists meet and force ministers to publish their diaries. The reforms are simple and effective and will not pass. satpa.pe/4mKuCFY

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

Anyone heard from or interviewed Australia's very expensive Special Envoy for Combating Antisemitism yet❓️ Has Jillian Segal even noticed this neo-Nazi event at NSW Parliament❓️ Any comments on the cosy support neo-Nazis are enjoying from NSW police❓️ #WhatIsThePointOfJillianSegal

Saw someone share an article about a 9 month investigation to see if Twitter’s algorithm is amplifying far right content. Next for that journalist: spending the best part of a year investigating if you can find shoes in a shoe shop.

Please spread this far and wide & if you are in WA, please help look for Kendra! Kendra has been out alone since Friday am and her family is worried sick about her. She has no meds & is part of our community. Kendra recently shaved her head. Della is out looking for her now. Lets bring her home <3

Country people, most at risk to climate change, may find themselves abandoned to its ravages if they follow Nationals' insanity. @tonywindsor.bsky.social talking common sense. #auspol What is the purpose of Barnaby Joyce? www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/comment/topi... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au

Directed by Mira Nair (Zohran Mamdani's mother)

happy four seasons total landscaping day to all who celebrate

Leaving this right here for those who have a comment.

"In his 2020 review of the EPBC Act, Graeme Samuel, the former chief of the competition watchdog, said the “unfettered discretion” granted to ministers to interpret the laws was a major problem that had led to poor outcomes for Australia’s environment." Something's gotta change ... right?

See! Shifty pricks🤬🤬Ian

If you're hungry and struggling to feed yourself or family, go to a Sikh temple (aka Gurudwaras). They have a service called 'Langar' that offers free food to everyone regardless of race, religion or gender.

I’m banning myself from online shopping. I bought a ph cover on Kogan 3 weeks ago,no drama until this morning. Kogan took $129 out of my account this morning for a membership fee😳I’ve stopped the card raised a dispute. What a pain in the arse this is but I’ll sort it out🤬😆😆Ian

At least 37 deaths have been reported with thousands left homeless #vietnam #flooding #naturaldisaster Vietnam deluge close to world record for highest daily rainfall www.weatherzone.com.au/news/vietnam...

falinski's "australians for prosperity" has only ever disclosed one donor: www.coalaustralia.com #CoalAustralia

In order to protect & care for the places & wildlife we love we must have stronger environmental laws, far stronger than what @australianlabor.bsky.social has proposed. Well done, @ausconservation.bsky.social! Proud to be joining the voices calling for the @albomp.bsky.social government to do more!

Atlas/Advance is probably giving my cat a run for his money when it comes to getting claws into things

Robodebt was a mass deception based on a cruel bet: that people on income support would simply give up and pay debts they didn't owe. Today I tabled a petition from Kath Madgwick and Jenny Miller calling for those responsible to finally be held accountable.

'In Australia...Ministers for the Environment are also there to speak up for environmental exploitation, and that needs to change." - Bob Brown unpacks just some of the issues with proposed changes to our environment laws #auspol

Typhoon death toll climbs to 66 in the Philippines. Residents of hardest-hit Cebu province begin picking through homes and businesses devastated by the worst flooding in recent memory u.afp.com/Sebs

Magnitude 6.2 quake hits offshore of Indonesia's Sulawesi, no tsunami potential, agency says reut.rs/493atVG

'Little did they know': ASIO boss reveals spy confrontation, and fresh Russia threats

Male resentment is driving right-wing populism. It will always default to a war on women - powerful piece by Bernard Keane @keanebernard.bsky.social #sexism #misogyny www.crikey.com.au/2025/11/04/m...

Today is Melbourne Cup Day in Australia where we highlight our annual disregard for animal welfare - l have an alternative idea, instead of racing horses let’s do it with people instead and call it “The Running of the Bogans.”

Why is @woolworths.bsky.social selling American butter? If you’re a #Woolies customer, please make sure you’re buying Aussie butter.

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The medical treatment for septic uterus, eptopic pregancies and a miscarriage that the body cannot release is abortion Without the medical procedure of an abortion for these medical emergencies, women die This Far Right anti-abortion shtick has nothing to do with human rights It’s misogyny, 101

"In 2024-2025, an average of at least one horse died every 2 days." horseracingkills.com/wp-content/u... Not enough to move you to boycott this event? What about the collision of drinking, gambling & domestic violence? theconversation.com/this-melbour... #NupToTheCup #StateSanctionedAnimalCruelty

What happens when the race that stops the nation also stops you from seeing the horses that don’t finish? #NuptotheCup www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...

Was just discussing today that one of my favourite unexpected delights about BlueSky is the amount of diverse, open-minded, intelligent, well-read, fascinating Americans on here After years of enduring red-neck insufferables and deplorables on the bird site, it's reassuring to meet the other half

Bastards. #AusPol

As themselves?

If you don’t like seeing a rising hard-right vote, overcoming the disengagement divide requires people like you (and me) to get active. Only @communityindeps.bsky.social has shifted votes from “Right” to “Progressive” at scale in 2022 and 2025 by being active & reframing the narrative to local 2/2

Albanese gov’s biggest failure along with AUKUS. No one left behind !!!! Are we supposed to be blind to the 3+ million Australians living below the poverty line? Raise job seeker and stop persecution of welfare beneficiaries. ALP used to be better than this.

Matt Golding SMH

Our democracy adrift, sinking in a sea of lobbyists for big business cartels

We've worked so hard for this moment since saving his life. I could punch the air I am so happy. Prepare to have a huge grin on your face!! Look at Stormzy go!

It's horse torture carnival time again. Calla: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

still buying from Amazon❓

ADORABLE! This Kid Is Dressing Up as a Coal Industry Lobbyist This Halloween in the Hope of Scoring More Handouts

Plea, probably in vain, to prevent you sugar-high kids from dropping sweets, especially chocolate, on the streets during trick or treating and leaving them there. Dogs will snatch that stuff and get sick

I’m sorry - what the actual fuck? www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

Today Minister Murray Watt introduced a suite of bills to amend the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act. We are concerned that the proposed reforms risk failing to protect nature unless key weaknesses are addressed and loopholes closed. #EPBC #auspol #ausnews #biodiversity

I’m watching the Treaty vote. Ayes 21 Noes 16. Victoria has a Treaty with its First Nations People. #springst

HORSES DISPOSABLE TO RACING INDUSTRY 🗑️ The reality behind horse racing is impossible to ignore. Since last year’s Melbourne Cup at least 175 horses have died on Australian racetracks. Horses lives cut short for gambling profits and "entertainment". Read the report here: shorturl.at/44cPg #AusPol

We recently had neo-Nazis rampaging through our city streets, attacking Aboriginal people. Neither SuSSan Ley, Albanese or the Antisemitism Envoy were willing to condemn that outrage. Yet Ley will condemn a Joy Division band T-shirt, because Sky News After Dark told her to.

Why over 50s need to 'rethink' COVID and how it can impact them The It Only Takes Five report urges Australians to reassess COVID risk as cases may rise later this year. Over 50s should consider overall health, not just age, since poor health can worsen illness and slow recovery. archive.li/3zeuy

Thinking of making a new t-shirt for Albo.