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Just get vaccinated people Vaccinate your children too They were invented to save lives Even stupid people’s lives

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this is a letter to the editor from a high school track runner who came in second to a trans girl in a race. her state house rep in maine started talking about it. so she wrote this: www.pressherald.com/2025/05/14/r...

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Of course rich people are bleating about this change. If you have more than $3m in super you are super rich and just hoarding. You ain’t gonna live forever! Get over yourselves. Good on you Jim Chalmers. Stick to your decision. #auspol

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So Usman Khawaja is banned by the @ICC from putting a dove on his bat supporting peace in the Middle East but @ICC chairman Jay Shah, son of India’s home affairs minister, can openly support the Indian military during conflict. Staggering hypocrisy!!! timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/crick...

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Why those remaining climate change deniers flogged at the election need to get out of the way! — “Riddled with breakdowns:" Why intermittent coal power is a major threat to grid reliability reneweconomy.com.au/riddled-with...

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I’ve been visiting the UK for 32 years. The Eastern Europeans were more engaging waitresses. I miss them since Brexit kicked them out. And I wonder about the Polish truck drivers who got the boot.

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We didn’t forget about journalist Jamal Khashoggi, did we? Murdered inside a Saudi consulate. Dismembered. Then a full-on coverup, sanctioned at the highest levels.

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Jeez that will help the LNP back from the brink. Bridget McKenzie carving up a female opponent who had to put up with chants of “quota girl” by those dinosaurs on McKenzie’s side of politics.

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An unflattering summary of the new Liberal leader— Sussan Ley is yet to make her mark in 24 years in politics. That’s unlikely to change www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...

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I feel for the neighbours — www.nytimes.com/2025/05/05/t...

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“More than eight million Australian residents were born overseas. This means over 30 per cent of residents in Australia are first generation migrants.” - so why the anti migrant nonsense trotted out again during the election campaign?! www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/world/2...

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More deeply thought out policy … Trump’s Alcatraz plan and classic movie re-run www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/world/u...

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Elmo speaks for millions — ‘Elmo is sad’: Character goes viral over Trump’s cuts www.thenewdaily.com.au/life/enterta...

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Unity? Best not mention loyalty after the slaying of two loyal and well regarded ministers— PM demands unity amid backlash over 'expulsions' www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...

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“This is the economic mismanager [sic] and MAGA campaign destroyer combining forces to take the Liberal Party further to the right than Peter Dutton could have ever dreamed of,” www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...

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Here’s something for the LNP to chat about during their postmortem— Wind, solar and batteries push fossil fuels to record lows, but costly coal and hydro keep prices high reneweconomy.com.au/wind-solar-a...

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We’re not connecting to women, says senator who connects to women mostly by suing them

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Well, well, well — Trump has ‘no idea’ who Peter Dutton is www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...

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After last night its time for Barnaby to get out of the way— reneweconomy.com.au/the-60-billi...

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When will government’s stop obstructing and get out of the way?! — reneweconomy.com.au/heads-roll-a...

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Hamburgers will still be more expensive. That won’t go down well…https://www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/world/us-news/2025/04/13/trump-tariffs-exemptions

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Hamburgers will still be more expensive. That won’t go down well…https://www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/world/us-news/2025/04/13/trump-tariffs-exemptions

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Imagine if Tony Abbott had made Richie Benaud a knight instead of the Duke … open.substack.com/pub/crickete...

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The RBA needs to be offering some hope during these difficult times. Confidence is being smashed — www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/world/u...

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Australians are the biggest losers in the world, when it comes to gambling. "The gambling industry has captured Australian politicians," said Tim Costello. Next Wednesday in Canberra, join us with Tim & @malcolmbaalman.bsky.social to talk about what we can do. Free, RSVP: theaus.in/pitp-gambling

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Shame China did roll out this rhetoric a few years ago instead of slapping tariffs on Australia as part of a hissyfit — www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...

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Another dose of reality … reneweconomy.com.au/dutton-goes-...

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What chance anyone taking any action against these grubs? www.thenewdaily.com.au/life/enterta...

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Doubt you’ll hear this in tonight’s budget reply …https://onestepoffthegrid.com.au/cheapest-domestic-energy-theres-ever-been-how-rooftop-solar-has-slashed-bills-for-all/

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Yes! And tax them properly!

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Politicians who take a shameful anti- immigration stance exasperate the problem! — www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...

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Another reason not to travel there, if one was needed … www.theage.com.au/world/north-...

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The police are suing Trump over Jan 6! “Trump’s latest effort to use the powers of the Justice Department to his advantage by effectively having himself removed from the lawsuits, which were brought against him by groups of Capitol Police officers and lawmakers” www.nytimes.com/2025/03/20/u...

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Should have stayed in NSW Uz! We luv ya down here! open.substack.com/pub/crickete...

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Wonderful tribute by Peter Lalor to Peter Siddle after his last first class game at the age of 40- substack.com/@peterlalor/...

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Neither do I! — www.nytimes.com/2025/03/18/o...

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These 2 items don’t sit well together.

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#AFL ladder - @Richmond_FC third!

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Wow! @richmondfc

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In a wealthy country like 🇦🇺 our most vulnerable shouldn’t be living below the poverty line. I look forward to the release of the next independent expert committee report being released tmrw & call on govt to ⬆️ safety net in the budget. @patskarvelas.bsky.social www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...

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Memo Trump, if Ukraine hadn’t given up their nukes to Russia for USA and Russian “assurances” of peace and security we wouldn’t be in this murderous mess. Meet your obligations buddy! www.smh.com.au/world/europe...

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(1/3) It needs repeating: in 1994, Ukraine was persuaded to give up its nuclear weapons to Russia in return for the US, the UK, and Russia guaranteeing Ukraine’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.

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One of the greats takes his first step away - www.cricket.com.au/news/4227743

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“one of the biggest threats to a reliable and affordable electricity supply in Victoria over the coming 30 years can be traced back to one man – Peter Dutton” reneweconomy.com.au/biggest-thre...

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