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I’ve heard the accusation that Blue Sky is a left wing echo chamber. I have come to feel that when the right has such a grip on public discourse a left echo chamber doesn’t really exist. We must be engaging with the right but this offers us a sanctuary. Also a forum to hear and play with new ideas.

This is quite shocking. I don’t think pretending Covid is gone has been good for our collective psyche.

Too many politicians seem to think that their job is not to solve national problems but to criminalise behaviours and outcomes caused by their failed policies. See also Vic's new anti-protest laws, for e.g. It's all obscene. www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...

A gentle reminder to this new community that if you want to grow connectivity and vitality in this space you need to re-post (and not just like) those posts that resonate with you and that you think deserve a broader audience. #bluesky won't do it for you. It's not like the other place.

Not an economist so curious to know if smaller economies forming trading blocks to increase competitive advantage in a global economy looking down the barrel of trade wars. For example Canada, Australia, UK and NZ?

A thriving arts scene in Victoria's east Gippsland fosters community connection and boosts people's mental wellbeing.

Yes, Barns. That includes you.

Community building needs to be a core consideration of local and state governments. Not only to promote unity but support structures are crucial for people to thrive.