Floria Maschek

Justice for Kumanjayi White Warlpiri people and supporters are mobilising for justice and for systemic change in response to the horrific death in custody of Kumanjayi White. These immediate demands stem from deep grievances abo...

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: www.megaphone.org.au/petitions/ju...

Good turnout for the Port Fairy section of the Yoorrook Justice Commission Walk for Truth today.

Meeting near Killarney at a massacre site, participants were reminded about the reality of what happened with colonisation: massacres, brutal displacement, & long resistance that continues today.

If the horrors unfolding in Gaza are not a red line for Australia to take stronger action then I don’t know what is | David Pocock Everyone knows the Australian government cannot end the war alone, but we do have an important role to play as a middle power, and it must be more than just words

The Australian Government needs to back up their words with action. We should be stepping up as a middle power and taking concrete action against the Government of Israel for the horrors it’s inflicting on the people of Gaza.

www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

New emissions data is out - and it’s not good news. Carbon pollution is going up, and it’s higher than under Morrison’s Libs.

Labor’s approval of new coal and gas like the North West Shelf has consequences for the planet.

Two climate tests so far - and Labor’s failed both.

No Straight Road Takes You There by Rebecca Solnit review – an activist’s antidote to despair Hope is no casual platitude in this inspiring collection of essays; it’s the realistic mindset with which to approach existential challenges

"Uncertainty is the most rational position to embrace, and unlike optimism or pessimism, it does not entrench us in complacency or inaction."

No Straight Road Takes You There by Rebecca Solnit review – an activist’s antidote to despair @theguardian.com @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social

Title: Australian Aid Allowed into Gaza, At Last. Trucks (3) approaching a crowd of men, women, children, many waving pots and bowls. Trucks labelled: “BALANCES & MODERATE EXPRESSIONS OF CONCERN”; WEAPON PARTS THAT MAY BE USED TO KILL YOU; “ANCIENT CONFLICT ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WORLD”.

What we send.
My @smh @theage cartoon.

I'll keep pushing hard in this parliament to deal with the root causes of the big challenges our community has told me they want to see prioritised - especially housing, health, climate, nature and integrity.

www.canberratimes.com.au/story/896119...

Gina Rinehart atop a medieval tower with a bag of loot marked “MINE!”. Croc-infested moat around tower. Crowd of plebs dispersing with their placards like No Nukes, We Don’t Need Temu Trump, Enough Culture Wars, Climate Action Now, Tax Reform…Gina says “How can you people be so out of touch?”

Out of touch.
My @smh cartoon.

The Jewish Council calls on the re-elected Albanese government to immediately sanction Israel and comply with our obligations under the Genocide Convention and international law. This includes cutting all economic, military and diplomatic ties with Israel.

Media release here: tinyurl.com/5ydypam7

A little retrospection…
www.ginarinehart.com.au/australias-t...

Dutton, Advance and the Welcome to Country

"Traditional Owners welcome people not to the construct of Australia created at Federation but to ancient customary estates," writes Marcia Langton. "Dutton and Price know so little about our culture and history that they misunderstand this basic premise."

Sky News host slams Liberal Party for going ‘woke’ April 27, 2025 - 12:37PM Sky News host Rowan Dean has suggested the reason the Coalition is falling behind in the polls for the federal election is because they turned “woke”. “The basic lesson here, we’ve been saying it on this program for years now – you go woke, you go broke,” Mr Dean said. “The Liberals went woke as far as I can tell and I have no idea why.”

Anyway I think we can all agree the clear lesson is Dutton was simply too woke to keep his seat

Capitalism has already eaten democracy anyway - The Shot If left unsupervised, capitalism will always eat democracy. And we are further on this arc than many of us want to believe.

Here's me. 'Capitalism has already eaten democracy anyway'

his welfare policies and NDIS cuts literally hold millions of us back everyday. shameless liar.

"The avg mortgage pays $200k in profit over its life to the banks. The supermarkets made an extra billion last year when their profit margins went up.

"We can either collect more tax from the big businesses that can afford to pay it, or we can say, Sorry, Marge, you've had it too good." #qanda

Dja Dja Wurrung seasonal calendar Aboriginal people have their own calendars, which are closely tied to the life cycles of local plants and animals. The Dja Dja Wurrung recognise six seasons, illustrating how different the local…

Wurrak and Burukil time (Banksia and parrot time)

Mid-March-April – the bush responds as the first autumn rains rehydrate the often dry landscape.

David Pope in Canberra Times

the major parties have seen their primary votes fall from 96% in 1975 to 68% in 2022.

they had two options to arrest the decline:

1. win back trust with good governance & good policy
2. rig the system

tonight they chose to rig the system.

a dark day for australian democracy.

It's like Silo, but just for billionaires, and with plunge pools.

Google Calendar removes Black History Month, Pride and other cultural events Company says listed holidays were not ‘sustainable’ for its model in latest move to roll back diversity efforts

Insane how quickly the racist regression is happening in this country. Decades of progress being undone in weeks, without even any laws having to be passed. Just sheer intimidation from Trump and the right, and sheer cowardice from the corporations.

Aboriginal message sticks are a fascinating insight into a complex system of written communication Aboriginal message sticks are hand-carved wooden objects traditionally used to send messages across long distances, complemented by oral messages.

Aboriginal message sticks are a fascinating insight into a complex system of written communication
theconversation.com/aboriginal-m...

Dynamite opening par from Grace Tame in @crikey.com.au "According to Anthony Albanese, decrying the Murdoch empire is more disrespectful than destabilising democracies, destroying the planet, disinforming the public and dodging millions of dollars in taxes for decades."

Even in dark times there is always hope.

Trump has just released an EO banning trans care for people under 18.
We must stand with the trans community!!
Show your love! 🏳️‍⚧️

I'm not sure who wrote this...but yes!

The president can veto or support legislation. He can make recommendations to Congress. But he doesn't have the unilateral right to change laws.

Trump has very little respect for the rule of law & our Constitution. He is moving us toward authoritarianism.

We must stop him.

Albanese criticises Grace Tame for not wearing a Rio Tinto shirt

"It's disrespectful to wear a shirt that isn't branded with political donors."

Read more: chaser.com.au/general-news...

White House pauses all federal grants, sparking confusion The Trump administration has put a hold on all federal financial grants and loans, affecting tens of billions of dollars in payments.

Trump is attempting to unilaterally freeze trillions of dollars in federal spending that’s been duly appropriated by Congress. This is completely insane and illegal. He’s seizing unlawful control over the constitutional spending power? Five alarm fire www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

YouTube video by Joshua Idehen Joshua Idehen - Mum Does The Washing OFFICIAL VIDEO

youtu.be/PS9Bc_GQBEs?...