Matt
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The same party that criticized Obama for doing something similar to this and blew up the deal he made are now considering doing it themselves.
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Scoop: U.S. considers $20 billion cash-for-uranium deal with Iran
The U.S. and Iran are negotiating over a three-page plan with some very sensitive elements.
https://www.axios.com/2026/04/17/iran-us-deal-20-billion-frozen-funds-uranium
about 9 hours ago
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People were mad about a 100m trail through a golf course to make getting on this trail ridiculously easier for everyone so delayed it and took to the courts. The more I read about golf, golfers and bullshit nimby horseshit the more it radicalizes me.
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Alphington Link to be realised
Riders will soon have direct access to the scenic Darebin Creek Trail from Alphington with work beginning soon on connecting Farm Road to the creek.
https://bicyclenetwork.com.au/newsroom/2026/04/17/alphington-link-to-be-realised/
about 23 hours ago
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Obviously the Australian government should just re use this ad.
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Save Our Petrol (Australian ad, 1979)
YouTube video by AustralianAds
https://youtu.be/80pr-86-At0?list=RD80pr-86-At0
3 days ago
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My family would not be in this country if it required an English language test or we banned people from authoritarian regimes. My Nonna wasn't comfortable speaking English even after being in the country for 50 years. My Nonno came here from Mussolini's Italy and then was interned in ww2 after
3 days ago
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a 13 year old girl was stealing cars in Melbourne and hitting cyclists on purpose so she could upload content to social media for engagement. The kids are not alright.
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Teen who 'weaponised' stolen cars denied bail over risk to community
A 13-year-old girl is facing court over 109 charges relating to incidents including allegedly driving into a cyclist.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-13/teenage-girl-denied-bail-weaponised-stolen-cars/106559516
3 days ago
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Trumps pollster: Orban will win by 5 points. Hungarians; LOL!
5 days ago
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Help the states fund more safe active transport infrastructure instead of all this stuff dummies, it costs a tiny fraction of what you spend on roads.
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Government launches multi-million-dollar fuel saving campaign
The federal government is launching a multi-million-dollar advertising campaign encouraging Australians to reduce car use as the global oil crisis persists.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-11/government-launches-multi-million-dollar-fuel-saving-campaign/106555004
6 days ago
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Pope Leo should call out this blasphemous horseshit.
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From 'BuddhaBot' to $1.99 chats with AI Jesus, the faith-based tech boom is here
The faith-based AI market is expanding, with tools for various religions. For example, there's an AI Jesus that â for $1.99 per minute â will offer words of prayer and encouragement.
https://apnews.com/article/religious-chatbots-ai-technology-jesus-buddhabot-e1ed4832b25a23ee85292da681a0ec37
6 days ago
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Get bike serviced, working great and want to go for a long ride at some point Melbourne weather: here are some insane winds for you for the next few days
8 days ago
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ABC News Bot (unofficial)
8 days ago
Locals say they are not surprised the seal, described as a regular visitor, decided to stop for a snooze on the roadway.
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Snoozing seal blocks road in popular coastal spot
Locals say they are not surprised the seal, described as a regular visitor, decided to stop for a snooze on the roadway.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-10/road-blocked-sleeping-seal-mornington-peninsula-police/106550932
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I remember when Dutton was talking about how Australia needed to look after White Refugees from South Africa, the US government now has it as their only policy for refugees.
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US has let in 4,499 refugees since October - all but three were South African
Trump has given priority to Afrikaners, a white minority group he says is being persecuted. South Africa has objected to his characterisation.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g89kkvenqo
8 days ago
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Wordle is a huge freaking troll today.
8 days ago
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I didn't know that the guy who plays Dr Robinavitch in "The Pitt" was in "ER" for 15 years, it makes sense now though.
9 days ago
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For some reason I have been watching old youtube vids f me killing WOW raid bosses with my guild and the nostalgia is real. I miss those days a fair bit tbh. I can't believe the game has been out for over 21 years now and still has a very loyal following and decent content.
9 days ago
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Watched first 2 eps of s5 of "The Boys" and the Kamiko stuff feels a bit weird to me.
9 days ago
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Why the fuck would I want to listen to Tucker Carlson, the guy who normalised the Nazi great replacement theory discourse in conservative media about anything. Fuck that guy.
10 days ago
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All due to a social media post
10 days ago
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I'm not sure if I've ever felt as anxious about something that is happening on the other side of the world as I do right now.
10 days ago
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Hmm first 2 eps of S5 of The Boys drop tomorrow.
11 days ago
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Every pedestrian on facebook: "Those bikes suck they are putting me in danger we need to fine em for speeding and have them registered" Me while on a walk: "dammit that off leash dog just jumped all over me and made my clean pants all dirty also i keep having to dodge dog poop every 50m"
11 days ago
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Really hop they donât screw this up
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Ben Roberts-Smith arrested over multiple war crimes
Australiaâs most famous soldier has been taken into custody over the alleged murders of unarmed Afghan civilians and prisoners.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/ben-roberts-smith-arrested-over-multiple-war-crimes-20260406-p5zlp6.html
11 days ago
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Twitch is such a crappy viewing experience compared to youtube
11 days ago
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I haven't played wow for quite a few y ears but I have been watching the prog on the last boss of this mythic raid for the best players in the world and alls I can say is Blizzard be trolling. Liquid was celebrating the world first boss kill before they realized there was a hidden extra phase lol
12 days ago
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My niece is watching every episode of The Simpsons and is up to season 11. Its been so long since i watched it I forgot that its not really for kids at all or at least has a lot of adult coded stuff.
13 days ago
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Itâs really weird that people are so obsessed with likes on social media platforms so much. I posted for years on twitter and hardly ever had a single engagement with anyone. Who the hell gives a crap about it?
13 days ago
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I saw an old guy riding a Brompton today and he had the biggest grin I think I've ever seen anyone have. I almost want one of those foldable bikes being able to take them on the tram or bus is kinda cool
15 days ago
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I regret to inform you all I am back on my shit (also very muddy after doing some gravel exploring and YOLO fording a creek crossing)
15 days ago
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I really think at this point a completely isolationist U.S. that leaves the middle east, Europe and Asia alone might be the best way moving forward. Who can trust the US on anything anymore?
16 days ago
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Matt Golding
17 days ago
Albo about to address the nation
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I am just amazed that so many drivers submitted these videos to the dca guy (its an April 1st compilation where they publish videos of the dashcam drivers being shit)
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Dash Cam Owners Australia April Special 2026
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQxhU9D6qfM
17 days ago
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My anecdotal evidence of the first day of free pt is that it didnât seem like many more people were using it on my line. Coming home at 7:30pm last night the carriage i was in was extremely empty.
17 days ago
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Look at this little fellow
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18 days ago
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That feeling when people are really mad at someone for something on here but you cant see it coz of blocks. Probably a good thing tbh.
18 days ago
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Fuck, just having a normal conversation with a family member and they spouted an antisemitic trope. I guess its not really surprising with how its so normalised. Called it out but time to give them some stuff to read (they arenât a bad person at all)
18 days ago
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As expected the govt is reducing the fuel excise for a while kind of dumb.
19 days ago
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I have so many shows to catch up on why would I bother to support a horrible transphobic bigot and watch the new Harry Potter crap? I bet they go hard on advertising it everywhere to appeal to kids.
19 days ago
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Reuters
20 days ago
Pope Leo says God rejects prayers of leaders who wage wars
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Pope Leo says God rejects prayers of leaders who wage wars
Pope Leo said on Sunday that God rejects the âprayers of leaders who start wars and have "hands full of blood", in unusually forceful remarks as the Iran war entered its second month.
https://reut.rs/4rZIThC
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I went for a walk and left my phone at home today, can recommend.
20 days ago
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Woman who has amassed her fortune by being paid by the govt to torture poor people says what?
20 days ago
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This is a really smart move by the vic government, make it permanent!
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Commuters to travel free on public transport for a month
Myki gates will be left open for a month from Tuesday as the state government steps up efforts to encourage motorists to catch public transport.
https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/commuters-to-travel-free-on-public-transport-for-a-month-20260328-p5zji8.html
20 days ago
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This is dumb as hell, provide cyclist with safe infrastructure and it will happen then! Has someone in the QLD gov been reading John Forester's crap?
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Push to get cyclists, scooters off footpaths â and onto busy roads â behind new laws
The Crisafulli government wants more cyclists and e-scooters to ride in traffic.
https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/politics/queensland/push-to-get-cyclists-scooters-off-footpaths-and-onto-busy-roads-behind-new-laws-20260326-p5zitv.html
22 days ago
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Having Darth as the only person who I was notified of when they post was a good idea.
22 days ago
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I really really wanted a movie of this book series for so long and then they came out with the horrible animated version where they got Kiefer Sutherland to voice Raistlin and yeah screw it.
add a skeleton here at some point
23 days ago
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People think this is some kind of lefty take but nah its a way to make sure that we keep exporting gas for a long time and that its really popular with the public instead of just basically just giving our resources away and it being unpopular.
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Andrew Hastie open to 25% tax on gas profits and says multinationals have âhad a really good runâ on Australian wealth
Exclusive: speaking with the Australian Politics podcast, the Liberal frontbencher says a sovereign wealth fund would set Australians up for generations to come
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/26/andrew-hastie-open-to-25-tax-on-gas-profits-and-says-multinationals-have-had-a-really-good-run-on-australian-wealth
23 days ago
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What a great idea from Jeff Kennett, they should totally do this.
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One Nation should be welcomed into anti-Labor alliance, Kennett tells Coalition
Jeff Kennett has floated inviting One Nation MPs onto a future non-Labor frontbench, as he says the Coalition should work with anyone opposed to the ALP at Novemberâs state election.
https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/one-nation-needs-to-be-welcomed-into-anti-labor-alliance-kennett-tells-coalition-20260323-p5rssl.html
25 days ago
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Its been so dry lately in Melbourne i almost get shocked when we actually have some steady bits of rain.
25 days ago
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Man there really is a problem with newspapers in Australia publishing comics with blatantly antisemitic tropes. You can criticize the Israeli government and PM vigorously for its evil actions without going down that route.
25 days ago
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I understand its just being friendly but man screw owners who dont leash their dogs and and have no control over them. My clean clothes are now covered in dirty paw printsâfrom a big dog jumping all over me.
25 days ago
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I do like the solidarity in active transport people sometimes, 3 old ladies were yelling at a dumb driver that cut me off today along with me swearing at them lol
26 days ago
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Man I loathe putting my phone in a bib pocket while on a ride, I can't really feel it so every now and again I panic and check to see if its still there.
26 days ago
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