David Crabbe
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Developer, news junkie and occasional social commentator.
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El Yobo
about 18 hours ago
Horrific, people hitting the concrete demonstrates exactly why the concrete was needed.
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Professor Euan Ritchie
about 18 hours ago
This is what happens when a supposed âdeal-makerâ tries playing people with divergent values off against each other. Self-snookered, a slow clap for Minister Watt
www.crikey.com.au/2025/10/24/e...
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Greens, Liberals rule out supporting Labor's environment law changes
Labor will need to 'cough up major concessions' to either the Greens or the Coalition if its planned environmental law changes are to pass, and AUKUS speculation continues despite Trump's ringing endo...
https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/10/24/environmental-law-epbc-murray-watt-aukus-hmas-sterling/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwZnRzaANoCRJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHt05HsbtAyGHyukrRFOvcRiUu682aP8CxRlqslZoei-xwc-dHpm_FNKfXdRo_aem_ac2DZAo7O7bo_RlBZ3_EmQ#Echobox=1761249222
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Ketan Joshi
about 19 hours ago
Reckon I know which way this pendulum gonna swing
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Timothy Snyder
2 days ago
He lost the 2020 election. He knew it. He lied about it. And now heâs demanding your money because knowingly lying didnât make him President.
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A lying liar who lies, who knew? Trump lied: White House East Wing totalled for ballroom | The Canberra Times | Canberra, ACT
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/909518...
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Trump lied: White House East Wing totalled for ballroom
The demolition of the East Wing of one of the White House has drawn criticism and sadness from...
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âReduce, reuse, recycleâ is corporate gaslighting â the real change must come from the fossil fuel industry
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âReduce, reuse, recycleâ is corporate gaslighting â the real change must come from the fossil fuel industry
Recycling and cutting personal waste isnât enough. Polluters must be regulated, and reparations paid by companies that have harmed the environment.
https://theconversation.com/reduce-reuse-recycle-is-corporate-gaslighting-the-real-change-must-come-from-the-fossil-fuel-industry-266819?utm_medium=article_clipboard_share&utm_source=theconversation.com
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For the first time, we linked a new fossil fuel project to hundreds of deaths. Hereâs the impact of Woodsideâs Scarborough gas project
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For the first time, we linked a new fossil fuel project to hundreds of deaths. Hereâs the impact of Woodsideâs Scarborough gas project
The results challenge claims that the climate risks posed by an individual fossil fuel project are negligible or cannot be quantified.
https://theconversation.com/for-the-first-time-we-linked-a-new-fossil-fuel-project-to-hundreds-of-deaths-heres-the-impact-of-woodsides-scarborough-gas-project-266060?utm_source=newsshowcase&utm_medium=discover&utm_campaign=CCwqGQgwKhAIACoHCAownY-ICzDdx4YDMNv7zQQwiPeDBQ&utm_content=related
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Tom Fletcher
6 days ago
Driving on the road from Gaza City to Khan Younis yesterday.
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Pup Fiction
6 days ago
Antifa high altitude training camp. Austria 1938
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Mark Jacob
6 days ago
Trump just posted another video that shows heâs mentally deranged, but this one has some truth to it. Trump indeed is a tyrant dumping shit on the American people.
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Fascinating project from the ABC. Well worth your time.
www.abc.net.au/deeptime
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Explore an epic story 65,000 years in the making
Dive into Deep Time, an immersive story of the knowledge, art and ingenuity of Australiaâs First Nations peoples â told like never before.
https://www.abc.net.au/deeptime
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Simon Rosenberg
6 days ago
Even for a regime who can't even spell "due process", they don't want to draw attention to their violations of international law by prosecuting people with ZERO evidence.
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Senator David Shoebridge
6 days ago
Imagine writing this AUKUS puff piece saying âRolls-Royce dismisses criticsâ of its UK nuclear reactor program and ⊠forgetting ⊠to mention the UK audit authorityâs finding that âsuccessful delivery of the project appears to be unachievable.â
www.smh.com.au/world/europe...
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âWe will get thereâ: Nuclear company key to submarine plans rejects AUKUS doubts
Rolls-Royce has expanded its workforce to build the nuclear power systems for the vessels â and is searching for more trainees, including Australians.
https://www.smh.com.au/world/europe/we-will-get-there-nuclear-company-key-to-submarine-plans-rejects-aukus-doubts-20251018-p5n3f6.html
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Simon Rosenberg
7 days ago
Important đ§”. "Williamtown is either a US operation sending weapons wherever the US chooses or Australia has a role, in which case it is complicit in supporting the genocide"
#GazaGenocide
#auspol
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AI hallucinations used to support an anti-renewables agenda.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Queensland anti-renewables group cited nonexistent papers in inquiry submissions using AI, publisher says
Exclusive: Rainforest Reserves Australia has published submissions naming nonexistent government authorities and a nonexistent windfarm
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/oct/18/queensland-anti-renewables-group-cited-nonexistent-papers-in-inquiry-submissions-using-ai-publisher-says?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
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John Pfaff
7 days ago
Not being even vaguely sarcastic: At some point, a journalist needs to ask Johnson âyou regularly claim you have no idea what your own government is doing. If we take you at your word, how are you so poorly informed, and do you this level of ignorance should disqualify you as speaker?â
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The Saturday Paper
7 days ago
Editorial: Imagine that a young woman is raped in your office. You are a minister and she is the most junior member of your staff. In the footage you see later, she is too drunk to put on her shoes...
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Linda Reynoldsâ latest move
Imagine that a young woman is raped in your office. You are a minister and she is the most junior member of your staff. In the footage you see later, she is too drunk to put on her shoes. She walks barefoot through the parliament with her colleague, who you also employ.
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It's long past the point where we should stop treating a driver's licence as a right instead of a privilege.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
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Inquest recommends reforms after cyclist killed by partially blind driver
A coroner has recommended changes to national driving fitness standards following the death of cyclist Robert Hill who was hit and killed by a partially blind driver on a country highway seven years a...
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-17/robert-hall-inquest-findings-handed-down/105903390?utm_source=abc_news_web&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_campaign=abc_news_web
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The Tennessee Holler
7 days ago
Explaining why he pardoned Santos, Trump openly admits crime is ok if youâre a loyal Republican
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MingTheMerciless
7 days ago
Says it all really. If you march with a nazi you are a nazi
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
#auspol
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Fresh video casts doubt on March for Australia NSN claims
A previously unreported video has emerged appearing to show a key March for Australia organiser coordinating with a Neo-Nazi at the first rally in Sydney in August, ABC NEWS Verify has found.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-18/march-for-australia-organiser-coordinates-with-neo-nazi/105902754?utm_source=abc_news_app&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_campaign=abc_news_app&utm_content=other
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New favourite podcast: This F*cking Guy. Pete Hegseth is a classic of the genre.
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Pete Hegseth: Everything You Didn't Know About His Sh*tty Past
YouTube video by Hysteria
https://youtu.be/kHKmnZ3H84M?si=_UYsHBHOlMPxuvL1
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Presidential pardons are a stupid idea and open to blatant misuse.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/u...
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Trump Orders Santos to Be Freed From Prison âImmediatelyâ
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/us/politics/trump-george-santos-sentence-commute.html?unlocked_article_code=1.uE8.Ugr8.dQRl-zyJJ5vj&smid=nytcore-android-share
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Polly Hemming
10 days ago
âThe Albanese Government is committed to no new extinctionsâ Environment Minister Murray Watt, reaffirming Laborâs 2022 pledge on Threatened Species Day 2025 2 weeks later Australiaâs only shrew is declared extinct.
#auspol
#climate
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Greg Jericho
5 months ago
The biggest problem with the ALP right now is it is led by someone who irrationally hates the Greens. He doesn't really like to "fight Tories"; he loves to fight the party that reveals his actual lack of "left-wing" positions. Someone needs to tell him to get over his uni politics crap.
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More evidence to support the benefits of a lowered speed limit.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Switching 50km/h speed limits to 30km/h would protect cyclists while barely affecting commutes, research finds
One expert says a cyclist hit by a car travelling 50km/h has about a one-in-10 chance of surviving, while at 30km/h it is a nine-in-10 chance
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/oct/15/switching-50kmh-speed-limits-to-30kmh-would-protect-cyclists-while-barely-affecting-commutes-research-finds?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
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The LNP doing LNP things.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Queenslandâs pandering to climate deniers is making it even tougher for Australia to drive down emissions | Clear Air
Queensland is Australiaâs top polluter â even worse than Western Australia, which has no climate target and adores its fossil fuel industry
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/oct/15/queenslands-pandering-to-climate-deniers-is-making-it-even-tougher-for-albanese-to-drive-down-emissions?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
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Well played
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A few years ago this kind of risible behaviour would have been expected only of North Korea, now it's being lauded by cabinet members of the US government.
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Jason Bailey
15 days ago
I know pulling this quote is borderline hackwork at this point but Jesus fucking CHRIST
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Ian Fraser
15 days ago
Earlier this month, Reform UK members were spreading âconcernâ that Kilgraston, a former boarding school in Perthshire, was to be turned into accommodation for asylum seekers. Now, theyâre lying about giving the developer "pause for thought". Quality journalism by
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EXCLUSIVE: Reform UK figures linked to fake Kilgraston School asylum hotel rumours
A councillor for Nigel Farage's Reform UK shared a petition claiming the former private school would be turned into housing for asylum seekers.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/5348314/kilgraston-school-asylum-hotel-reform-rumours/
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Looks like most Republicans are now complicit in the extrajudicial killings in the Carribbean which sets a dangerous precedent given Trump's unpredictability.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/u...
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G.O.P. Blocks Bid to Halt Trumpâs Attacks in the Caribbean Sea
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/us/politics/trump-republicans-war-powers-caribbean-venezuela.html?unlocked_article_code=1.sE8._mTE.ny29A7SFhkO3&smid=nytcore-android-share
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Senator David Shoebridge
16 days ago
More information on this to come today in Senate Estimates, where I am questioning the Department of Defence.
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Rachel Withers
17 days ago
The fact Wong thinks she can just snark her way out of this is a sign of how normalised the relationships between politicians and lobbyists have become. Like, of course the PM shouldn't be president of a registered lobby group that sells corporate members access to politicians? No shit??
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David Marler
17 days ago
Asked about troop deployment to Portland, White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller declared US President Donald Trump to have plenary power or absolute control. He ceased talking but was still blinking indicating it was not a technical glitch.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
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Trump aide freezes on live TV after controversial claim about president
A Trump administration official faces criticism after allegedly claiming US President Donald Trump has "plenary authority" while on a live interview with CNN.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-08/stephen-miller-donald-trump-plenary-authority/105865430
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The Saturday Paper
17 days ago
Exclusive: Anthony Albanese personally overruled a push in cabinet by then attorney-general Mark Dreyfus to give the National Anti-Corruption Commission wider discretion to hold public hearings. Jason Koutsoukis reports.
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Exclusive: Anthony Albanese overruled push for public NACC hearings
The Saturday Paper can reveal that the prime minister and other ministers from NSW intervened in cabinet to constrain the operations of the countryâs leading integrity body.
http://satpa.pe/LIMpt0r
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Tom Nichols
17 days ago
Only the military remains outside Trumpâs grip. Despite the firing of several top officersâand his threat to fire moreâthe U.S. armed forces are still led by generals and admirals whose oath is to the Constitution, not the president. But for how long?
www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
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The UK government would appear to be complicit in genocide as they are failing to prevent arms sales from UK firms to Israel, including bombs.
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Israel's arms imports from UK hit record high values
YouTube video by Channel 4 News
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17 days ago
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There's very little that can't be ruined by a 4WD.
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$4,502 fine triggers calls for crackdown at popular 4WD and camping beach
A local MP is spearheading the charge for change at this busy beach spot.
https://au.news.yahoo.com/4502-fine-triggers-calls-for-crackdown-at-popular-4wd-and-camping-beach-055737616.html
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David Clark
20 days ago
The government insisted that the proscription of Palestine Action wasnât about limiting pro-Palestinian protest, yet here they are with a measure transparently aimed at limiting pro-Palestinian protest. This is a political mess they have created for themselves with their own policies.
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If even a modicum of this is verified, then she should sue.
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Israel accused of detaining Greta Thunberg in infested cell and making her hold flags
Activist tells Swedish officials she has been subjected to harsh treatment, including insufficient food and water
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/04/greta-thunberg-israel-gaza-sweden?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
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"They are evil". And it'll come as no surprise that: 'The Albanese government has yet to respond to those recommendations (from 2023) and has been criticised for failing to act.'
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
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Couple lost $250k to gambling companies without placing a single bet
Nick and Aimee Mazza's hard-earned cash was gambled away by a man they thought was investing it. Bookmakers encouraged him to keep betting.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-05/betting-companies-keep-vip-gamblers-stolen-millions-four-corners/105843526?utm_source=abc_news_web&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_campaign=abc_news_web
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The Saturday Paper
21 days ago
While not yet directly challenging Sussan Ley, Andrew Hastie is attempting to outline what could loosely be described as his vision for the country. However, he is being very divisive, not only within the Coalition, but also across the Australian community.
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Andrew Hastieâs play for the leadership
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Dave Earley
23 days ago
As the Trump administration insists it's serious about negotiating an end to the government shutdown, racist deepfake videos mocking Dem leaders played on a loop in the White House briefing room for hours. Vice-president JD Vance said he thought the racist video was âfunnyâ
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White House plays racist deepfake video of Democratic leaders on loop
JD Vance, the VP, said he thought the video was âfunnyâ and the âsombrero memesâ would cease if government reopened
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/01/trump-racist-deepfake-video-jeffries-schumer?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
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I have more confidence in the science than the political interpretation. Imagine if this were the Cave of Niaux, do you think that heavy industries would be permitted in close proximity?
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Top statistician accuses government of spinning rock art science
A scientist who quit a major study on WA rock art is accusing the government of downplaying findings linking damage to heavy industry.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-02/murujuga-rock-art-study-woodside-government-interference/105806508?utm_source=abc_news_web&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_campaign=abc_news_web
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This is normalisation of the domestic deployment of military forces in US cities against political opponents.
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State capture.
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Minister knew of rock art threat before approving Woodside gas plant extension
The federal environment minister was advised pollution from Woodside's Karratha Gas Plant may be causing irreversible changes to ancient rock art, before granting the company a 40-year extension with ...
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-30/murray-watt-murujuga-rock-art-woodside-extension/105831128
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Matt Bevan
28 days ago
Trump bombing speedboats off the coast of Venezuela seems kind of pointless. Until you look at it from a historical perspective. This is page one in the Panama Invasion Playbook. The full story is in the latest episode of If Youâre Listening
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Why Trump is blowing up boats off Venezuela | If You're Listening
YouTube video by ABC News In-depth
https://youtu.be/UrcROiL-IXI?si=m5Gs3VqPSaIh-yA-
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Anthony B,
28 days ago
UK "independence" party, actually agent of hostile foreign govt. My shocked face, let me show it to you.
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David Milner
29 days ago
Here's me. "The Yanks are cooked (and cooking the rest of us)"
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The Yanks are cooked (and cooking the rest of us) - The Shot
American authoritarianism is an echo of tyrantsâ past and its own unique perversion: shrouded in goldleaf, ski masks, and utter bullshit.
https://theshot.net.au/uncategorized/the-yanks-are-cooked-and-cooking-the-rest-of-us/
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Context is everything. Oklahoma has the second worst educational attainment in the US.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/25/u...
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Oklahoma Education Chief Who Promoted Bibles in Schools Will Resign
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/25/us/ryan-walters-oklahoma-resign.html?unlocked_article_code=1.o08.7ZKA.uj9XPJ7gKX-m&smid=nytcore-android-share
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