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Juzabel
5 days ago
Christ the fuckery is pervasive, hey
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Robert Reich
9 days ago
What are Trump and the "manosphere" trying to tell us with their public displays of testosterone? And what does it say about the U.S. in this moment? Some thoughts. (Let me know what you think in the replies.)
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/sunday-thought-trumps-cage-match
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Sunday Thought: The Horrifying Truth About Trump's Cage Match
What Trump and his "manosphere" are trying to tell us with their public displays of testosterone
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/sunday-thought-trumps-cage-match
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Jon of The North
9 days ago
They removed CD/DVD drives from PCs. -Made physical media harder to buy and use. -Removed expandable storage from phones. -Pushed us into streaming subscriptions. -Made always-online normal. -Made unlimited internet necessary. -Slowly raised the price of everything. Ownership quietly became renting.
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Senator David Shoebridge
8 days ago
After a peaceful night with no violence at the Bisalloy picket, it looks like Chris Minns and Labor have sent the so-called Public Order squad in. They are violently flinging protestors aside to ram their SUV’s through this morning. The picket holds.
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Senator David Shoebridge
12 days ago
This is an important win with Labor forced to restore the sunset clause. It’s clear though that they intend to work with the Libs to expand warrant less questioning and we will keep fighting them!
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Amy Remeikis
12 days ago
More great work from Sarah Martin on this - consistently going deeper which is why PHON is trying so hard to ban her
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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One Nation’s ‘incredibly sloppy’ financial reports reveal more than $1m in missing or worthless assets
Financial returns, obtained by the Guardian, are ‘very poor and unprofessional’ and call into question party’s fitness to govern, expert says
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jun/11/one-nation-party-financial-reports-returns-fair-trading-ntwnfb?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
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TheBionicBee 🐝
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Kate Littlejohn
13 days ago
This just sums it up so well. They don't want disabled people to live full lives or be part of the world, because to want that would be to acknowledge that it doesn't come easily or free and that makes people feel bad. Better to force disabled families back into hiding to suffer silently.
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cam smith
14 days ago
It's that time of year when I am going to be very annoying and ask for money to support anti-fascist radio.
givenow.com.au/cr/yeahnahpa...
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Senator David Shoebridge
14 days ago
In Senate Estimates we asked hard questions of the Royal Commission into Antisemitism including how their approach is dividing communities - these questions and the responses are on my YouTube here
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xiF...
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The Royal Commission into Social Cohesion Is DIVIDING Communities
YouTube video by Senator David Shoebridge
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xiF9TbGqYk
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Al Jazeera English
14 days ago
Volker Turk, the UN's high commissioner for human rights, warns that 'children are dying' as result of US oil blockade.
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UN human rights leader calls for Cuba sanctions to be ‘lifted immediately'
Volker Turk, the UN's high commissioner for human rights, warns that 'children are dying' as result of US oil blockade.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/8/un-human-rights-leader-calls-for-cuba-sanctions-to-be-lifted-immediately?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialPulse
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Kevin Bonham
14 days ago
The newspaper-shaped object that presumes to call itself the Herald-Sun has AGAIN published a poll where it has failed to state the Green primary.
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Simon Rosenberg
16 days ago
@davemilbo.bsky.social
on his recently published scoop that two Australian factories are producing explosives for the IDF: “Not a single mainstream media outlet picked it up.” Let’s drop the fiction that non-indie media ‘speak truth to power.’ They are power’s megaphone.
#SundayShot
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raven-mumur
16 days ago
As good as ever
@davemilbo.bsky.social
and special thanks for the extended footage of Uncle Robbie Thorpe. That speech could be a socialist political program, right there. Genocide and ecocide are the twin horns of colonialism.
youtu.be/vI8mAq7J1dk?...
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Sneaky Munitions Plants, a Media UnTamed, and Suing the King - June 7 - Joel Jenkins, Daniel James
YouTube video by The Sunday Shot
https://youtu.be/vI8mAq7J1dk?si=yJ8eaz9mNNRia8ka
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Crikey
19 days ago
Opinion | "Old media can only afford, or be bothered, to offer up a desultory pretence of doing its job now. So be it," writes Gillham's lawyer Michael Bradley.
www.crikey.com.au/2026/06/04/j...
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A legally significant court case is a smash hit on YouTube, and it speaks volumes about the state of media
Seeing barely a murmur about the case pianist of Jayson Gillham v the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in the media, it's become clear who is filling the chasm — for better or worse.
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/06/04/jayson-gillham-melbourne-symphony-orchestra-court-reporting-media-reddit/
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Greg Jericho
21 days ago
Correction, Pickering was not on Avi Yemini's podcast, he just went out to the "protest" outside the ABC Melb building and allowing himself to be interview by Yemini (for no good reason). Problematic is treating Yemini with any credence. Absolute joke.
www.smh.com.au/national/cha...
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Charlie Pickering joins criticism of ABC’s Grace Tame podcast deal
ABC radio broadcaster Pickering has described as “problematic” the ABC’s decision to appoint Grace Tame as a podcast host.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/charlie-pickering-joins-criticism-of-abc-s-grace-tame-podcast-deal-20260602-p6038p.html
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Bridie (EBK)
21 days ago
Exposing Australia's, not only known complicity, but also making a profit, from genocide in Gaza.
#Auspol
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Australia is manufacturing explosives for Israel’s atrocities - The Shot
Australia’s complicity in Israel’s atrocities has many ugly layers. It’s worse than the bomb release mechanism on the F-35 death...
https://theshot.net.au/uncategorized/australia-is-manufacturing-explosives-for-israels-atrocities/
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Deepcut News
22 days ago
A protest at Victoria Trades Hall that led to eight activists being arrested has exposed long-running tensions between union leaders and rank-and-file members over the movement's response to the genocide in Gaza.
www.deepcutnews.com/p/arrested-a...
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Arrested activists condemn union movement's 'monumental failure' on Gaza
Protest reported to police by Victorian Trades Hall exposes bitter union dispute over Palestine
https://www.deepcutnews.com/p/arrested-activists-condemn-union
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Nick Feik
24 days ago
They can’t point to a single instance of antisemitism by an arts organisation, while there are dozens of cases where official pressure has silenced pro-Palestinian voices. This is pure political intimidation by the govt and its official pro-Israel lobbyist.
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Antisemitism guidelines flagged for arts organisations and funding
Discussions are under way around stronger guidelines, policies and codes of conduct governing antisemitism and racial vilification in the arts sector.
https://www.smh.com.au/culture/art-and-design/antisemitism-guidelines-flagged-for-arts-organisations-and-funding-20260528-p601qp.html
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Dr Ingrid M🪁
24 days ago
this article oddly shoehorns the cost of our exhibition at the Biennale into a report of ASECA’s desire to control political expression in the Australian arts and culture sector, instead of the much higher cost, including vast executive time, of the pro-Israel lobby.
www.smh.com.au/culture/art-...
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Antisemitism guidelines flagged for arts organisations and funding
Discussions are under way around stronger guidelines, policies and codes of conduct governing antisemitism and racial vilification in the arts sector.
https://www.smh.com.au/culture/art-and-design/antisemitism-guidelines-flagged-for-arts-organisations-and-funding-20260528-p601qp.html
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Jo Dyer
25 days ago
Oh fuck off.
www.smh.com.au/culture/art-...
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Antisemitism guidelines flagged for arts organisations and funding
Discussions are under way around stronger guidelines, policies and codes of conduct governing antisemitism and racial vilification in the arts sector.
https://www.smh.com.au/culture/art-and-design/antisemitism-guidelines-flagged-for-arts-organisations-and-funding-20260528-p601qp.html
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Andrew Wilkie MP
27 days ago
The ICJ has ruled that govts and orgs are obliged not to lend any form of support to illegal Israeli settlements in Palestine. So I again implore the Aus Govt to take meaningful action to hold Israel to account. To do anything less makes us complicit.
#politas
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Greg Jericho
27 days ago
Abolish the Job Networks, re-establish the CES. Bring in a 90% retrospective income tax on the owners of the networks for being awful (legality of this might be suss, but hey, it will give them an incentive to do something else)
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Rohan Connolly
27 days ago
A few initial thoughts on James Hird's potential return as Essendon coach for Australian Community Media ...
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Hird's return? Essendon's defining moment and the history behind it
The Bombers sacked their coach this week. If James Hird is next, it will test the club like...
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9254536/essendon-coach-james-hird-in-line-to-replace-brad-scott-after-sacking/
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Naomi Klein
29 days ago
This is evil collective punishment.
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Dr Ingrid M🪁
28 days ago
there is genuine ignorance among witnesses as well as a deliberate strategy to read hasbara into the public record at this Royal Commission. Fact checking can barely keep up with zionists reciting pro-Israel narratives - noble start from Deepcut here.
www.deepcutnews.com/p/fact-check...
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Fact-checking the misinformation heard at the antisemitism Royal Commission
Several inaccuracies aired went unchecked
https://www.deepcutnews.com/p/fact-checking-the-misinformation?publication_id=4434423&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=email-share&isFreemail=true&triedRedirect=true
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Nick Feik
about 1 month ago
Laura Tingle points out that Israel seems less concerned about its beating, starving and sexual assault of prisoners than the fact the exposure of these actions is damaging its intl reputation
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A new battleground has started for Israel, where words trump actions
In the wake of an outcry over its treatment of detained activists, Israel has focused on messaging as its actions undermine its support from the international community.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-23/israel-global-sumud-flotilla-gaza-israeli-detention-ben-gvir/106692316
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The Cathy Wilcox
about 1 month ago
Treatment. My @smh @theage cartoon.
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Deepcut News
about 1 month ago
Human rights groups have warned Australia may become “a safe haven for persons alleged to have committed the most serious international crimes” unless the government investigates Australian-Israeli dual nationals who may have committed war crimes in Gaza.
www.deepcutnews.com/p/afp-urged-...
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AFP urged to investigate IDF soldiers in Australia
Australia risks becoming "safe haven" for war criminals, human rights groups warn
https://www.deepcutnews.com/p/afp-urged-to-investigate-idf-soldiers
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The usual US playbook and hypocrisy…
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about 1 month ago
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Time to expel the Israeli ambassador? If not now, when?
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mr dog
about 1 month ago
Zohranist Mamdanism may not be your cup of tea but it's hard to argue he's not doing stuff.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Here’s a list of things Zohran Mamdani has done in just four months | First Dog on the Moon
Note to politicians: you can just do stuff regular people actually need and want and it’s OK
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/picture/2026/may/18/heres-a-list-of-things-zohran-mamdani-has-done-in-just-four-months
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eyes on the flotilla needed now.
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Freedom Flotilla Coalition Boats to Gaza : #Flotilla2026
YouTube video by Freedom Flotilla Coalition
https://www.youtube.com/live/2OnWKTgKvao
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The Australia Institute
about 1 month ago
“It seems to be entirely lost on the government . . . that Australia’s natural gas does NOT belong to them. "Australia's natural gas resource belongs to ALL Australians." – Andrew Wilkie MP ✍️ Sign to support a 25% gas export tax ➡️
https://theaus.in/4eNfW5P
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Lucy Hamilton
about 1 month ago
John Menadue, with years of senior government, business & journalistic experience behind him, made a cogent submission to the antisemitism Royal Commission. Let’s hope the Commissioner gives it due weight.
#auspol
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Democracy Now!
about 1 month ago
End ICE Abuse: Tom Morello Joins Immigrant Rights Protest in NYC
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End ICE Abuse: Tom Morello Joins Immigrant Rights Protest in NYC
On Tuesday, a coalition of groups held a rally to protest ICE’s abuses at 26 Federal Plaza in New York City, a 41-story federal building in lower Manhattan that houses immigration courts, ICE field of...
https://www.democracynow.org/2026/5/15/end_ice_abuse_tom_morello_joins_immigrant
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Rohan Connolly
about 1 month ago
It's 31 years today we lost my big brother Steve Connolly at 36. He was a brilliant guitarist & songwriter who helped shape Paul Kelly classics like 'Leaps & Bounds', 'To Her Door' & 'Before Too Long'. He was funny, feisty, entertaining, occasionally infuriating & we’ll always love him. RIP Steve. ❤️
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AusPoast
about 1 month ago
Matt Doran: “They are chanting some pretty vile, racist slogans. Things like "death to the Arabs" and “may your villages burn". “You can see some of the people who are here, they're more interested in trying to hide how they’re behaving than actually trying to justify their behaviour.”
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Democracy Now!
about 1 month ago
Study Finds Israel Increased Attacks on Gaza After Halting Strikes on Iran
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Study Finds Israel Increased Attacks on Gaza After Halting Strikes on Iran
A new study finds a dramatic increase in Israel’s attacks on the Gaza Strip in the five weeks since it halted its airstrikes on Iran. The conflict monitor ACLED found Israel carried out 35% more attac...
https://www.democracynow.org/2026/5/14/headlines/study_finds_israel_increased_attacks_on_gaza_after_halting_strikes_on_iran
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Dr Ingrid M🪁
about 1 month ago
on Nakba day, Israelis celebrating the foundational hateful violence of the state.
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George Monbiot
about 1 month ago
What kind of justice is this?
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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Palestine Action activists in Elbit protest could be sentenced as terrorists
Judge’s ruling was not disclosed to jurors in two trials and can only now be revealed after reporting restrictions lifted
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/may/12/palestine-action-activists-elbit-protest-terrorist-connection-ruling
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Jon Piccini
about 1 month ago
Incredible. No notes.
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Victorian Socialists
about 1 month ago
The response to this budget is further proof that the biggest whingers in our society are big business and the super-rich. If they think some trust fund kid not being able to negatively gear their 5th investment property is communism, wait 'til they hear what we've got in store!
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Deepcut News
about 1 month ago
Future Fund holdings in Palantir rose from $6,750,136 in 2023 to $165,307,100 in 2025. In 2020, former Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Mike Kelly was announced as Palantir’s Australian head ten days after retiring from Parliament for health reasons.
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Deepcut News
about 1 month ago
The fund’s holdings in Israeli weapons firm Elbit Systems now total $8,658,722 — up from just $547,290 in December 2023. This is despite Elbit being placed on the fund’s blacklist in 2021. In December 2020, Elbit engaged former defence minister Christopher Pyne to lobby on its behalf.
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Deepcut News
about 1 month ago
Australia’s sovereign wealth fund drastically increased its investments in arms, tech and banking companies contributing to the Gaza genocide in 2025, risking “serious breaches of international law” according to pro-Palestine advocacy groups.
www.deepcutnews.com/p/future-fun...
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Future Fund doubles down on investments in companies linked to genocide
Sovereign wealth fund pours $260 million into Palantir, arms firms and Israeli banks
https://www.deepcutnews.com/p/future-fund-doubles-down-on-investments
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Greg Jericho
about 2 months ago
Treasurer urged to cut $260m+ of Future Fund investments in Israeli weapons & war crimes in Budget
apan.org.au/treasurer-ur...
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Treasurer urged to cut $260m+ of Future Fund investments in Israeli weapons & war crimes in Budget | Australia Palestine Advocacy Network - APAN
New data revealed today shows Australia’s Future Fund holds more than $260m worth of investments in weapons companies complicit in Israeli war crimes and genocide, as advocates urge the Federal […]
https://apan.org.au/treasurer-urged-to-cut-260m-of-future-fund-investments-in-israeli-weapons-war-crimes-in-budget/
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Kaz Cooke
about 2 months ago
How can it be legal to steal poor people's stuff & force them to go kms away to get back their bedclothes, in winter? Family photos? Sanitary products? But not on weekends? Which Port Phillip councillors voted for this? Can't tell on the website. Not sure how to find out but I will. And I vote here.
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Al Jazeera English
about 2 months ago
UN calls on Israel to free two members of Gaza aid flotilla abducted in international waters and held without charge.
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Trump says Iran agreement ‘very possible'; Israeli forces bomb Beirut
UN calls on Israel to free two members of Gaza aid flotilla abducted in international waters and held without charge.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/5/7/iran-war-live-trump-says-deal-with-tehran-possible-israel-bombs-beirut?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialPulse
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Democracy Now!
about 2 months ago
House Democrats Urge U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Acknowledge Israel’s Secret Weapons Program
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House Democrats Urge U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Acknowledge Israel's Secret Weapons Program
Thirty House Democrats sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the Trump administration to publicly acknowledge Israel's undeclared nuclear weapons program. Led by Democratic Congressmember Joaquin Castro, the lawmakers wrote, “Congress has a constitutional responsibility…
https://www.democracynow.org/2026/5/6/headlines/house_democrats_urge_us_secretary_of_state_marco_rubio_to_acknowledge_israels_secret_weapons_program
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