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Melbourne, Australia - Naarm Strong believer in social democracy All views my own

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Exactly. And who knew that the original plan would have likely been more effective?

11.03.2026 23:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Welcome back!

11.03.2026 23:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Love the fact a Melbourne newspaper which spends 24/7 pissing all over its own city via its whingeing columnists like Andrew Bolt & Steve Price now has to run this news story through gritted teeth. They're full of it. And we all know they are, too. Well done again, Melbourne.πŸ‘

11.03.2026 09:01 πŸ‘ 120 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tony Burke to speak to AFP about right-wing attack on Muslims The home affairs minister says he will discuss an alleged right-wing attack on a Muslim community in regional Victoria with the federal police.

Good to hear
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03...

11.03.2026 05:22 πŸ‘ 41 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 1

So disappointed to hear Scott Morrison hasn’t met consequences over Robodebt. He never met consequences over Higgins, over Sportsrorts, over anything! How does he constantly get away with both being in charge but also taking no responsibility?

11.03.2026 02:18 πŸ‘ 186 πŸ” 39 πŸ’¬ 24 πŸ“Œ 4

Hear that dog whistle?

11.03.2026 02:26 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tony Burke says he’ll be speaking to the AFP after Vic Police let a far-right extremist off without arrest following a violent attack on a Muslim community in Ballarat.
Burke β€œDon’t pretend you’re patriotic”πŸ”₯ #auspol

10.03.2026 23:19 πŸ‘ 117 πŸ” 45 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 3

Two people, one player and one member of the support team asked to stay in Australia and I signed the paperwork for them to be issued with humanitarian visas which were processed overnight.

10.03.2026 22:28 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Later in the evening, they were reunited with their five teammates who had made the same decision the night before.

They will be safe here. They will be at home here. They are welcome here in Australia.

10.03.2026 22:28 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Seven members of Iran's women's football team have sought asylum, ABC understands Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke, who was at the airport ahead of the team's departure, says border force officials made multiple representations to the players before they were due to depart Sydney.

A total of 7 from the Iranian women's football team are seeking asylum in Australia. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke was at Sydney Airport for the team's departure where Australian Border Force officials made multiple representations to individuals.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03...

10.03.2026 22:09 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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If there was ever a moment for Australia’s shift to renewables and EVs, this is it Yes, Australia needs fuel. But the Middle East war also shows the necessity of setting ourselves up for the future

β€œmore than ever, going big on renewable energy makes sense, financially and from a national security perspective.”

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

10.03.2026 20:23 πŸ‘ 42 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2

Hmmm …

10.03.2026 22:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yes! Despite a special meeting convened yesterday with key farming, agricultural groups and fuel suppliers telling the government that the main source of supply problems was … panic buying. Who knew?

10.03.2026 22:01 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

The LNP have a clear choice here: point out the shortfalls due to panic buying or inflame yet another form of grievance.

They always choose the latter and are utterly unfit to lead.

10.03.2026 21:51 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Victoria's second-largest big battery poised to charge up, next to the state's biggest gas generator Victoria's second-largest big battery, constructed next to the state's biggest gas generator, has joined the grid management system.

Victoria’s second-largest big #battery, constructed next to the state’s biggest #gas generator, has joined the #grid management system.

09.03.2026 22:40 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It's as though everyone thinks diplomacy is going to be loud and in the open, when it's usually down quietly in the background. Like when people were whinging that Albanese was doing nothing to free Assange, and when he was released he praised Albanese for all the diplomatic work.

09.03.2026 22:48 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Exactly this. By now you would have hoped this is self- evident.

09.03.2026 22:56 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

You mean for a process started before the Trump intervention?

09.03.2026 22:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Richest super balances to be taxed at higher rates after Greens agree to back Labor plan Greens say support for superannuation tax changes is a β€˜down payment’ on Labor pursuing genuine reform in 12 May federal budget

3 years in the making. The concessional tax rate on earnings for superannuation balances between $3m & $10m will double from 15% to 30%. Balances above $10m at 40%.

Greens Senator Nick McKim encourages the government on further tax reform. #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

09.03.2026 21:07 πŸ‘ 42 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2
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Pauline Hanson secured taxpayer-funded solar rebate despite calling for subsidies to large-scale renewables to end Exclusive: Spokesperson for One Nation leader says it supports roof-top solar, as Matt Canavan also defends using scheme

FOI reveals Pauline Hanson, Matt Canavan & Kevin Hogan have all accessed the government's small-scale renewable energy scheme which provides funding for rooftop solar, solar batteries, solar water heaters & air-sourced heat pumps. #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

09.03.2026 21:30 πŸ‘ 121 πŸ” 66 πŸ’¬ 13 πŸ“Œ 16

Insanity.

06.03.2026 05:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Two weeks in an old m8 Freedom Boy has managed to mess up how interest rates, inflation, unemployment and fuel excise work. Terrific appointment, well done Angus.

04.03.2026 20:48 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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Moderators at PETER VAN ONSELEN's 'Daily Mail' happily printing comments calling for the death of Laura Tingle, currently stranded in Dubai. This one of the tamer ones. Their 'House Rules' are just for show.

04.03.2026 05:47 πŸ‘ 209 πŸ” 76 πŸ’¬ 28 πŸ“Œ 5

BREAKING: New numbers show the strongest growth in our economy in almost three years.

The Australian economy grew 0.8% in the December quarter, to be 2.6% higher through the year - this growth is much stronger, broader and very welcome.

This is faster growth than any major advanced economy.

04.03.2026 00:30 πŸ‘ 40 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 10 πŸ“Œ 3

The Israel lobby and its stenographers in the media dislike context so last night at the Adelaide Town Hall I set the record straight on the #AWW26 debacle.Given the continuing misrepresentation and fact free reporting an edited version of the speech is now up on the Pearls & Irritations website.

01.03.2026 21:03 πŸ‘ 156 πŸ” 62 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 5
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Perth terror accused revealed as former Christian schoolboy and labourer Jayson Joseph Michaels, 20, left school to undertake a TAFE course in IT and worked as a labourer in Bindoon, the ABC can reveal.

Former Perth Christian school student and labourer Jayson Joseph Michaels the first person in WA to be arrested and charged with preparing a terrorist attack.

Planned targets:
- Police
- Parliament
- Muslims

#auspol #OneNation #terrorism #Islamophobia

www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03...

01.03.2026 11:20 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Extreme rhetoric in right-wing political circles deserves more attention The rhetoric in Australia's right-wing political circles is getting more extreme and the media should be paying more attention.

The rhetoric in Australia's right-wing political circles is getting more extreme and the media should be paying more attention.

28.02.2026 20:38 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 3

This is your regularly scheduled reminder to please take two seconds to check if that inflammatory post you’re about to share is factually accurate before sharing it. This is extra important in times of heightened stress and conflict, not less important.

28.02.2026 11:50 πŸ‘ 207 πŸ” 48 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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Australians warned that Iran attack increases risk of β€˜further escalation’ and flight cancellations in region Department of foreign affairs alerts travellers to β€˜extremely volatile’ situation * Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Australia’s department of foreign affairs has warned of the risk of β€œreprisal attacks and further escalation” across the Middle East after Israel and the US launched an attack on Iran on Saturday. Shortly after the attacks began, Dfat updated its β€œSmartraveller” website’s entry on Iran, confirming that β€œthere have been air strikes on Iran, including in Tehran and other locations”. Continue reading...

Australians warned that Iran attack increases risk of β€˜further escalation’ and flight cancellations in region

28.02.2026 07:48 πŸ‘ 33 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 12 πŸ“Œ 6

Jeff Kennett is urging Victorian liberals to do this at the state election in November. Monstrous pairing.

25.02.2026 22:30 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0