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youtu.be/pvT3aQjLxdE Here's a 🎶 twist on Coldplay's thumping #VivaLaVida we're calling "Puppets on a Kremlin String?" It reflects on the grotesque media spectacle hosted by #Trump & #Vance yesterday at the White House. In solidarity with Zelensky & Ukraine. #SlavaUkraini #Dontabandonthem

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A call for tough legislation to curb misinformation and disinformation www.croakey.org/a-call-for-t... #publichealth

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A timely call for tough legislation to curb misinformation and disinformation – by senior medical leader Professor Nick Talley www.croakey.org/a-call-for-t... #publichealth #SDOH #CommercialDeterminants #AusPol #Trumpism

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Pumpkins to infinity at the National Gallery of Victoria’s Yayoi Kusuma exhibition #Melbourne

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Some reading for @fatima-payman.bsky.social about how women and their supporters are treated in Iran

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In case any Coalition ministerial would-be’s get any ideas from Musk and Trump about requiring public servants to submit weekly lists of their accomplishments or be fired, here’s some inspiration from the US.

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RIP Roberta Flack, her beautiful voice a gift to the world. youtu.be/d8_fLu2yrP4

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Coalition matching Medicare funding is suspect.Re Dutton’s history as health minister: “The deep ideological commitment to the destruction of Medicare was apparent in the Abbott government’s 2014 proposal to introduce a high co-payment for doctors’ consultations.” www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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More than 200 health and medical organisations officially supported the Voice, recognising the importance of a Yes vote for health and wellbeing

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This from the man (and party) who argued fiercely ten years ago for a $7 #Medicare copayment, a deeply unpopular policy from an unpopular health minister. As a reminder: www.abc.net.au/news/2015-03...

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The stunning corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanum) at Canberra’s National Botanic Gardens has flowered for the first time in more than 15 years, only for a day or two. The world’s biggest flower spike, native to Sumatra, there are only about 1000 plants across the world. #Canberra

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The quotable now featured at @CroakeyNews homepage comes from a recent #ICYMI column, highlighting one of the biggest threats to our collective health and wellbeing www.croakey.org/icymi-a-terr...

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Australia’s most trusted source of #health news, @croakeynews.bsky.social now has a new feature with a focus on Pacific Islands. In this edition; climate emergencies, Trump’s impact and concerning whooping cough outbreaks

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The Liberal Party of Australia has made an ad about its Nuclear Plan, and it’s surprisingly honest and informative! www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBqV...

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Usually @ConversationEDU is a good source of evidence-based information but words matter. The headline in this story should be: Parliament condemns antisemitism but #Opposition can’t avoid blame game. Calling out divisive politics is more important now than ever. #auspol

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Some facts on Aust Public Service for @PeterDutton_MP @JNampijinpa #APS headcount is lower (0.68%) as a % of Aust population than in 2008 (0.75%); also a smaller share of Aust workforce (1.36% compared to 1.52%); proportion in Canberra decreased to 36.9%

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Put us in your diary, for a planning session next Tuesday – Croakey Health Media www.croakey.org/put-us-in-yo...

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Please join us in making plans for the BIG year ahead https://www.croakey.org/please-join-us-in-making-plans-for-the-big-year-ahead #publichealth

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A UK ad but equally as relevant in Australia

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Please join us in making some healthy plans for 2025 - register to join this open Zoom, from 5-6pm AEDT, on Tuesday, 4 February, 2025. www.croakey.org/please-join-... Also, please note that the annual subscription to the weekly Croakey News bulletin will increase to $100 from Monday, 20 January.

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Definitely time to ban #greyhound #racing Cruel for these beautiful animals and the scourge of #gambling needs to be ended too. Here’s our lovely rescue dog, doing what she does best - relaxing!

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Summer day perfection #Newcastle

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What a stellar performance by Angelina Jolie in ‘Maria’. A wonderful film about the life of the hugely talented but tragic Maria Callas. www.imdb.com/title/tt2289...

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Overshadowed by the stunning Pompeii exhibition at the National Museum of Australia, but I highly recommend the museum’s Kimberley VR experience. A bird’s eye view of this special part of the world. #Canberra

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Galleries around the workd are filled with works by male artists. It’s great to see female artists celebrated in this summer’s exhibition at the National Gallery in #Canberra www.foodwinetravel.com.au/travel/desti...

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Looking forward to seeing the #Pompeii exhibition at the National Museum in #Canberra this summer. www.foodwinetravel.com.au/travel/natio...

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Great women in #Gliding #Australia - Jenny, Leonie, Kerrie, Lisa - all adding to the richness and talent of our sport - #YesGirlsGlide - wonderful people soaring high #GAus www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...

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Kids are dying in Gaza and Ukraine; there’s a catastrophic bushfire burning in the Grampians; Elon Musk is trying to take control of world politics, and @theguardian.com thinks this is news 🤬 btw this princess is spending Christmas in Canberra though I’d be happy to be in Italy!

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This amazing woman deserves a medal - 83 years old, much beloved by her students, and up for another year of teaching after 60+ years on the job. What an inspiration! www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...

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The @croakeynews.bsky.social weekly news bulletin hit the streets this morning, with a focus on leadership, communities & action for health and equity. www.croakey.org #HEAL2024 #SARRAH2024 #HealthEquityHeroes #publichealth #GlobalHealth

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How boosting interpreter services in healthcare can improve equity https://www.croakey.org/how-boosting-interpreter-services-in-healthcare-can-improve-equity #publichealth

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Such a heartwarming story of community and love www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...

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Look who has taken up residence in my #Canberra garden. #urbanwildlife eastern blue tongue lizard

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A work of fiction, but based on historical events, Specimens by Mairi Kidd is a gripping read for anyone interested in anatomy and how contemporary medical practice is informed by unethical and illegal practice in the past www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/...

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