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Australia developed the first HPV vaccine and led the world in making it universal, first for girls and later for kids of all genders. Now we are reaping the rewards of good health policy.

Vaccines work.

This has happened against my wishes, and I’m genuinely dismayed by it.

Not because people can’t disagree with my words, but because self-censorship driven by fear (Trump threatening to sue the BBC) should concern all of us. /3

I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.

They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1

BREAKING: This is huge news, the EU's equivalent of the 🇺🇸Supreme Court's 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges ruling.

🇪🇺Court of Justice just ruled all 🇪🇺countries must recognise same-sex marriages granted in other member states.

This effectively legalises gay marriage across 🇪🇺

Chinese humanoid robot's 3-day walk sets world record.

A Chinese humanoid robot has completed a three-day, 100-kilometre trek, the longest reported distance walked by a humanoid machine. AgiBot A2 set off from the eastern city of Suzhou on November 10 and arriving at Shanghai's Bund on November 13

One of my favorite things is getting to tell friends who are new to NYC that the subway "stand clear of the closing doors please" voice is a trans woman named Bernie Wagenblast and she's amazing.

We really can’t get enough of these

A photo of a meeting between Zohran Mamdani and Donald Trump in the oval office. Mamdani is standing beside Trump who is sitting behind his desk and looking at Mamdani like he is the most amazing, funny, wonderful person he has ever met.

When your daddy buys extra chicken nuggets for your McHappy meal.

All those people who warned us that the Voice To Parliament would result in non-elected people making decisions must be really concerned about this...

this thread is unbelievable

Miss Universe Contestants Stage Mass Walkout After Beauty Queen Humiliated by Boss Beauty queens stood in solidarity with Miss Mexico after she was called “dumb” by organizers during a livestream.

Bluesky hasn't noticed the contrast yet! Yesterday White House journalists sat meekly while Trump humiliated one of them ("Quiet Piggy"). A week ago the Miss Universe beauty queens, tougher and savvier, responded to a similar humiliation by walking out in solidarity - and got the official fired. 1/

When this happened in Trump’s first administration, Senate Republicans like Lindsay Graham rebuked him and threatened to hold up legislation. Senator Marco Rubio, now the nation’s top diplomat, called for severing US ties with Saudi Arabia over human rights. Press should ask them about it too.

Donald Trump Snaps at Female Reporter Who Asks About Epstein Files: 'Quiet Piggy' Donald Trump Says 'Quiet Piggy' to Female Reporter Asking About Epstein Files

I don't understand why this isn't the only story and why he isn't giving his resignation.

I mean, I do. But still.

How can the president. THE PRESIDENT. Of the United States of America. The. President.

Journalists - if the person you are all trying to question insults one of your peers and them comes to you, the only reasonable response is to defer back to the insulted journo or to repeat their question. It’s not just about integrity - our main job is to make sure difficult questions are answered

This is not a rumor or slander, this happened, it's on record, and we only have Tesla's word they ever stopped

www.reuters.com/technology/t...

Did Trump know about Epstein's abuse of minors? @jvl.bsky.social puts together the incriminating evidence we have so far. www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-epst...

A graphic from the front page of the WSJ, titled, "The Epstein Email Cache: 2,300 Messages, Many of Which Mention Trump." Using blue does it compares how many of the email threads released by Oversight are about various people. 1,670 are about Trump. 207 mention Michael Wolff. 155 Kathryn Ruemmler, 117 Larry Summers, and 512 Clinton.

Wild graphic on front page of WSJ.

The Faragists, backed by Gina, are about to trigger a full blast Australian fear campaign on net zero target and “mass” migration. Resolve polling indicates electors remain undecided on these political pressure points.

One key date in all these files is June 30, 2008. That was the day after cutting a deal with future Trump Labor Secretarty Alex Acosta, that Epstein went into a court room and pled guilty.

Every correspondent after that knew they were speaking with a convicted child rapist. Every one of them.

For folks (and journalists) who want to search the Oversight Committee email texts, I made a database for searching the 20k text files:

splendorous-chaja-f79791.netlify.app

Australia's first treaty with Aboriginal people becomes law in Victoria Victoria's first treaty with Aboriginal people has been signed by members of the Aboriginal community, the premier and state governor.

Long time coming but Treaty - yeah! #auspol #vicpol #firstnations www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...

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Here you go!

She has him fucking dead to rights.

Whenever people complain about the number of folks relying on food stamps, it is worth reminding them that SNAP is, by too large of a degree, a subsidy for corporations that refuse to pay a living wage and their political allies who reject public policy prescriptions to reduce income inequality.

Europe's Budget-Friendly Backpacker Bus Rolls Into Australia, Launching with $9.99 Fares From Melbourne to Sydney Take the scenic route, as this staple supporter of low-cost European adventures arrives in Australia with a stellar intercity price tag.

If I were Greyhound or Premier Coach Lines (duopoly on Sydney-Brisbane and Brisbane-Cairns coaches): I'd be seriously concerned.

Europe's most famous coach brand that isn't Megabus, Flixbus is coming to Australia... from November 20.

concreteplayground.com/sydney/trave...

Not because I had a small part to play but because now more than ever we need to amplify kindness and human connection, let me share with you the Tale of Kathleen & John

After I had given directions to Kathleen (as I was to learn was her name) she headed off with her trusty walking frame, Esmeralda

criminalisation of obstructing or hindering front line emergency workers (maximum penalty 12 months imprisonment); harassing or intimidating front line emergency workers (maximum penalty five years imprisonment): Crimes Act 1900 s 60AD (as amended in Oct 2022).

www5.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/nsw...

Can’t believe I’m having to post this again.

Things you don’t get to choose; Sexuality, gender, ethnicity, disability, mental/physical health, religion you’re born into.

Things you do get to choose; Whether or not to be an arsehole to someone about any of these things.

I have zero expectations for LNP - and they exceed those expectations every day.

I did however have some expectations for Labor - and I now feel completely betrayed.

I truly didn’t think they would be this bad.

Could and should be so different 😞😞 #auspol

When a dude who threw a sandwich at a cop has more eloquence and courage than any Republican in the Congress.