David Brown
@browndavid.bsky.social
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David Brown
2 days ago
One of the biggest anti NBN whingers but demands priority. Reminds me of Turnbull who told Aus,copper was good enough, then when became PM got fibre to his home, when he chose to reside in his Sydney waterfront home.
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Red Admiral
7 days ago
I put this as the root cause of most of this country's problems
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Turned on
#GrandDesignsAustralia
to see another haute bourgeois indulgence
7 days ago
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Simon McGarr
7 days ago
I 100% endorse this message. The spoiled votes are a 3rd or 4th order story in this election and disproportionate attention and airtime is a measure of the level of editorial discomfort with talking about Connollyâs success and FF/FG failure.
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#housing
Lower property prices increase More residences built More first home buyers Slower rental price growth Relatively cheaper rent "Victorian ..removing tax breaks for property investors may well [reduce] investment [but] that is not ..a bad thing,â
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Once Australiaâs second priciest city, Melbourne has become more affordable. What happened â and will it last?
More homes and less property investor activity has seen Victoriaâs capital rise up the affordability rankings
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/oct/25/once-australias-second-priciest-city-melbourne-has-become-more-affordable-what-happened-and-will-it-last
8 days ago
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David Brown
The Independent
9 days ago
The common myth over unmarried people living without a will
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The common myth over unmarried people living without a will
The common myth over unmarried people living without a will
https://www.independent.co.uk/money/inheritance-tax-unmarried-couples-pension-iht-rules-b2848656.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1761218017
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The ABC shouldn't be casting stones about revised websites
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
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Bureau of Meteorology responds to criticism of new website by 774 listeners - ABC listen
774 ABC Radio Melbourne Drive listeners are extremely unhappy with the new website for the Bureau of Meteorology
https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/melbourne-drive/bureau-responds-to-criticism-of-new-website/105922708
10 days ago
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The advocates for this really need to be held accountable
greekreporter.com/2025/10/21/g...
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Greece Has Become a "Café Economy," LSE Study Finds - GreekReporter.com
A study titled "The Café Economy" by the London School of Economics (LSE) reveals the transformation of Greece's economy.
https://greekreporter.com/2025/10/21/greece-cafe-economy-lse-study/
11 days ago
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#mediawatch
#abc
#friendlyjordies
"Approval documentation has got lost in the ABC bureaucracy" Terrible decisions by the ABC
12 days ago
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"When is Jacinta Allan going to stop this crime wave" Brad Batten no doubt
youtu.be/miyUs_SSlPk?...
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Police Probe Possible Mistaken Identity After Two Sydney Homes Hit In Drive-By Shootings | 10 News
YouTube video by 10 News
https://youtu.be/miyUs_SSlPk?si=RrcWIosxbVsBms89
14 days ago
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This will encourage even more instability.
www.afr.com/politics/pol...
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Poll shows turnaround in support for Labor in Victoria
Labor is leading the Coalition on a two-party preferred basis by 52 per cent to 48 per cent a year out from the November 2026 election, in a stunning turnaround.
https://www.afr.com/politics/poll-shows-turnaround-in-support-for-labor-in-victoria-20251016-p5n2xx
16 days ago
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Sydney based media goes on and on about Victoria corruption, case of look over there
youtu.be/DN5ES5PlK6c?...
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stop.
YouTube video by friendlyjordies
https://youtu.be/DN5ES5PlK6c?si=vnULEY3TsQoZZNYL
16 days ago
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David Brown
Tim Stephens
17 days ago
âAustralia will stare down the Trump adminâs threat to punish nations that back an international pact to impose a carbon price on international shipping, creating another point of division with the United States.â The Coalition would have rolled on this for sure.
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
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Australia to stare down Trumpâs threats over new global carbon tax
Australia is backing an international push to impose a carbon price on international shipping despite warnings from the US president.
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/australia-to-stare-down-trump-s-threats-over-new-global-carbon-tax-20251015-p5n2r5.html
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Solution is to elect parties that don't believe in climate change and then blame victims
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Towns may have to be abandoned due to floods with millions more homes in Great Britain at risk
Every constituency projected to be at greater risk, with many areas likely to be uninsurable, Guardian investigation finds
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/oct/14/millions-more-homes-in-great-britain-at-risk-of-flooding-investigation-finds
17 days ago
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Oh c'mon Fraud by magic
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
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Police investigating allegations international criminals stole $2m from council
Noosa Council alleges it was targeted by "international criminal gangs" in December last year.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-13/queensland-council-alleged-victim-international-fraud/105886682
18 days ago
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Criticized Trump on X a few days ago and now I can only repost, can't create a unique post.
18 days ago
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Australia rewards immigrant members of
#Antifa
with memorial plaques
19 days ago
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RosieO'Donnell# is in Australia. Just been on news report talking to AFLW players. "blah, blah talking to them they had a great patriotic feel, which we haven't had for a while" Stupid, clueless, seppo
20 days ago
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In 1898, a treaty between the Yidinji people and Kingâs Counsel agreed that attacks would stop by both parties and that the governor of the day issued free food and blankets to the Yidinji people for as long as long as people of the Commonwealth were to stay in their country.
21 days ago
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If giving pedestrians a count down to cross the street is a great idea, why isn't the same approach applied to cars? Can any Qlder explain?
23 days ago
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David Brown
Possum
23 days ago
Another reminder - because far too many people don't seem to know it - this guy tried to *PREVENT* war crimes investigations. The only whistle he tried to blow was his own. Why some of you held him up as some kind of heroic figure makes my brain bleed.
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Tim Lyons
26 days ago
If you think something you found on the internet means you donât have to pay your car rego you arenât âdisenfranchisedâ
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Hardy is saying, SovCits are crazy, so leave them with their guns.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
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Fears gun raids on sovereign citizens could raise threat level
A radicalisation expert warns a crackdown on gun-owning "sovereign citizens" in Western Australia risks further entrenching extremist views in an already disenfranchised group.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-07/wa-sovereign-citizen-gun-raids-fears-dramatic-response/105859644
26 days ago
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Blueskys user experience is pretty poor and annoying
27 days ago
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Another example of why anonymous social media accounts should be banned and why social media companies should be treated as publishers
www.adelaidenow.com.au/subscribe/ne...
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28 days ago
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Outer suburban people depending on cars for commuting look at fuel costs and buy e-vehicles
www.news.com.au/technology/m...
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https://www.news.com.au/technology/motoring/on-the-road/evs-sales-hit-new-record-high-in-australia/news-story/736938843f59cb11f86ccf5e559adc81
29 days ago
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Cultural cringe. An American on a speaking tour. Any number of locals who have been highlighting local extremists, but a media that's been promoting extremism has to pretend that no one here understood what's been going on
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
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American ex-Neo-Nazi takes 'peace building' mission to Victoria
Former US Neo-Nazi leader Jeff Schoep urges the Australian media not to publicise the actions of Neo-Nazis, after attending protests to gain insights into extremism in Victoria.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-01/american-nazi-from-hate-to-humanity-jeff-schoep-extremism/105732848
about 1 month ago
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LNP propaganda arm admits Labor govt delivery
www.news.com.au/finance/real...
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https://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/buying/ahb-overtakes-metricon-as-victorias-top-builder/news-story/15c1da274f5a55cbecec36777908fe03?amp
about 1 month ago
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As someone said yesterday. The rapture did happen yesterday and those not taken aren't true believers. Sorry Hillsong
about 1 month ago
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ABC execs and managers involved in this should resign.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
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Judge says ABC 'let down the Australian public' over Lattouf sacking
The judge ordered ABC to pay a fine of $150,000 for unlawfully sacking journalist and presenter Antoinette Lattouf for reasons including her political opinions.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-24/antoinette-lattouf-costs-decision-in-abc-unlawful-termination/105810052
about 1 month ago
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David Brown
Guardian Australia
about 1 month ago
Ausgrid slashes safety inspectors after report finds cheaper to pay permanent disability injury compensation
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Ausgrid slashes safety inspectors after report finds cheaper to pay permanent disability injury compensation
Secret report from CutlerMerz finds yearly cost of inspections â $520,219 â is more than cost of paying compensation â $28,375 a year * Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates * Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Ausgrid cut safety inspector numbers by more than half after receiving a secret report that said it was cheaper for the company to pay compensation for a permanent disability injury than to continue paying for the inspections. The secret report, conducted by consultancy CutlerMerz and seen by Guardian Australia, recommended Ausgrid slash the inspections it was doing by as much as 55%, saying the cost â $520,219 per year â was âgrossly disproportionate to the cost of the consequence being managedâ. Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/sep/19/ausgrid-slashes-safety-inspectors-after-report-finds-cheaper-to-pay-permanent-disability-injury-compensation?CMP=aus_bsky
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Waiting for the antiwoke mob in the VicLibs to demand the teacher be reinstated and tell the parents to toughen up.
#woke
www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
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Teacher resigns over demeaning descriptions of kids
An exclusive inner-south school community was rocked when children were mocked with slurs including âboganâ.
https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/teacher-resigns-over-demeaning-descriptions-of-kids-at-top-private-school-20250918-p5mw5y.html
about 1 month ago
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A few observations - not everyone can drive cars - no one wants more cars on roads - 1 pedestrian killed by ebike, 205 killed by cars - reduce max speed limits for all road users - increase mandated speed for ebikes
www.sbs.com.au/news/the-fee...
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Modified and dangerous: The popular 'illegal motorbikes' on Australia's roads
Modified e-bikes that can run well over their legal speed limit are causing serious injuries and even deaths â is it time for Australia to crack down?
https://www.sbs.com.au/news/the-feed/article/e-bike-hack-speed-limit/aczay55hs
about 1 month ago
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Revolutions eat their young observation being validated should give RWNJ some thought, but it won't
#charliekirk
about 2 months ago
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Including affluent suburbs in the plan is not targeting them
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Victorian Labor targets affluent Melbourne suburbs for rezoning to allow 16-storey apartment towers
Under the plan, the state government will seize planning controls for the designated areas â near train and tram stops â from local councils
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/sep/10/victorian-labor-targets-affluent-melbourne-suburbs-for-rezoning-to-allow-16-storey-apartment-towers
about 2 months ago
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Same people It's terrible that new housing is being built where there is no Infrastructure. Building housing where there is existing infrastructure is terrible. State govt must lower taxes and lower govt debt
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
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High-rise plans could transform these Melbourne suburbs
The government has released the first batch of maps revealing what a high-density future could look like for Melbourne residents.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-10/activity-centre-maps-housing-policy-melbourne-suburbs/105754826
about 2 months ago
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David Brown
Van Badham
about 2 months ago
This is why I am committed to *democratically-regulated* speech, where we - as a community - identify, police and impose punishments where and when speech becomes harmful. The Wild West hate festival of âfree speechâ gets you Nazis and plague rats.
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David Brown
Ken
about 2 months ago
Tesla acting like laws don't apply to it. They need to cop a massive fine, not a slap on the wrist.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
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Tesla self-driving test on busy Melbourne streets 'not approved'
An apparent test drive of Tesla's automated self-driving technology in Melbourne's CBD earlier this year was not approved by the Victorian government.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-09/tesla-fully-self-driving-melbourne-test-not-approved/105749690
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Moira Deeming backs Price. Two self seeking con merchants
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Right-leaning MPs rally around Nampijinpa Price as she resists calls to apologise to Indian Australians
But Liberals say party has âdegenerated into open warfareâ over the issue and accuse NT senator of pushing her own agenda
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/sep/09/jacinta-nampijinpa-price-immigration-comments-calls-for-apology-coalition-liberals-nations-reactions
about 2 months ago
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Wasn't Bell Bishop's choice?
www.afr.com/work-and-car...
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Why ANU boss Genevieve Bell must go
Replacing the Australian National University vice chancellor is a necessary first step to rebuilding the reputation of the ANU and restoring its legitimacy.
https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/education/why-anu-boss-genevieve-bell-must-go-20250908-p5mtdn
about 2 months ago
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While The Age, LeGrand, Maley etc fill their paper with Dan Andrews
#DDS
Jacinta Price keeps making the news It's such a disappointing newspaper.
about 2 months ago
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Michelle Grattan, lauded as the doyenne of the Canberra press gallery, decides that ex Premier Dan Andrews lobbying in China is more important than a federal Shadow Minister attacking a specific group of migrants, being forced to "clarify" and Leys being shown to be weak.
#auspol
about 2 months ago
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ABC News website has around a dozen articles on Andrews in China and c. three on Jacinta Price attacking Indian migrants. Priorities, priorities
#auspol
about 2 months ago
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ABC reporting that Desi Freeman has a lot of resolve and determination. Not enough to hold down a job though
#cookers
about 2 months ago
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The Age front page lead and almost double pages inside on Dan Andrews
#DDS
about 2 months ago
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David Brown
ABC News Bot (unofficial)
about 2 months ago
Ed Husic is calling on the federal government to reform Australia's laws to prevent dual citizens from joining a foreign force where there is "plausible" genocide occurring. Follow live.
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Live: Husic calls for ban on dual citizens serving in war zones with 'plausible' genocide happening
Ed Husic is calling on the federal government to reform Australia's laws to prevent dual citizens from joining a foreign force where there is "plausible" genocide occurring. Follow live.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-04/federal-politics-live-sept-3/105732202
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David Brown
Flint Dibble
3 months ago
I get that it isn't easy. But the more of us that speak up, and the more we boost those speaking up, the more we can be a voice for informed change We live in a hostile world, and it is only getting more hostile. We need to push back against anti intellectualism before we truly are silenced
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David Brown
Justin Ling
3 months ago
Prime Minister Mark Carney announces that Canada will recognize the state of Palestine at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in September. Carney says this move comes amid Israeli settlement building in the West Bank and its relentless war on Gaza.
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www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
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In a first for Israeli NGOs, two major rights groups accuse Israel of genocide in Gaza
A spokesman from the Israeli prime minister's office strongly rejected the accusation.
https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/major-rights-groups-accuse-israel-of-genocide-in-gaza/c125gijma
3 months ago
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Getting to the point where Israel throws Netanyahu under a bus, saying the genocide was all his fault and so they can continue the same policies.
3 months ago
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