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Twitter for iPad : #BREAKING Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says Facebook has advised that it intends to restore Australian news pages in the
coming days after the government agreed to some amendments to the news bargaining code ABC News ABC Politics #auspol
iPhone : Man accused of raping Brittany Higgins in ministerial office returned to Parliament House Christopher Knaus #auspol theguardian.com/australia-news…
Echofon : The PM will be the guest of honour at an international woman’s day event tomorrow at Parliament House....and no this isn’t a political satire. #auspol
iPhone : I started in Canberra press gallery in 1980, when female broadcasters were described as microphone stands with tits.The more I see and watch today, I’ve decided not much has changed. I’ve had a gutful of politicians saying they have it all under control #BritannyHiggins #auspol
Twitter Web App : Confused about how employment works in Parly? Let Laura Tingle explain how weird the system is:
The workplace system in Parliament House that helps feed unhealthy power relationships abc.net.au/news/2021-02-2…
iPhone : .Leigh Sales interviews Senator Simon Birmingham, who is the Minister for Finance and is leading the review into parliaments workplace culture. #abc730 #auspol
iPhone : Arctic ice loss forces polar bears to use four times as much energy to survive – study theguardian.com/world/2021/feb…
iPhone : What Morrison was really saying is that the previous base rate of $282.50 a week was completely unfit for purpose – and it was politically untenable to have 800,000 extra people suddenly discover just how unfit. Greg Jericho theguardian.com/business/grogo…
Twitter Web App : Defence Minister Linda Reynolds has taken medical leave and been admitted to hospital as a precautionary measure #InsidersReading abc.net.au/news/2021-02-2…
Twitter Web App : These rights will work to prevent workplace tragedies and ensure gig economy companies are held to account when they fail their staff #OnYourSide
theguardian.com/business/2021/…
iPhone : Hi Adelaide readers, it’s 1 year since I was at Adelaide Writers Week for this incredible event, the last festival I attended in person since world turned upside down. Since then I wrote Witness & went Inside the Canberra Bubble. Delighted to return this weekend to tell all. ❤️📚 twitter.com/milliganreport…
Android : Michael Pascoe newrepublic.com/article/161464…
iPhone : Thanks 🔥Margo Kingston💧 Voices groups each have their own identity, pace and autonomy. Some focus on building community engagement in politics. Some on improving connect with existing reps. Some on developing opportunities for competent independent candidates to emerge. Lesley Howard twitter.com/margokingston1…
Twitter Web App : Questions usually more useful than motions
iPhone : Let’s just hope that from this whole horrible situation there will actually be some fundamental reform to the MOP(S) Act for vulnerable staff and improvements to the workplace culture in Parliament House. (2/2)
TweetDeck : $10 Lobster! twitter.com/PressClubAust/…
Twitter for iPad : Man accused of raping Brittany Higgins in ministerial office returned to Parliament House theguardian.com/australia-news…
Twitter Web App : more from our misinformation series.....How the wellness and influencer crowd served conspiracies to the masses theguardian.com/australia-news…
Twitter Web App : Prime Minister Andrew Fisher, 1908
iPhone : These statements raise even more questions. Why did the AFP tell Peter Dutton about Brittany Higgins rape allegation the day BEFORE Samantha Maiden went to the PMO for comment? And yet .. the PM still wasnt told?! #auspol 10 News First
TweetDeck : Matt Bevan 🎙 The joey was actually out of the pouch last night, and struggling to jump down a small curb - it was quite funny.
iPhone : Looking forward to this. twitter.com/candicefoxbook…
iPhone : In light of the government’s appalling handling of #brittneyhiggins allegations, surely it’s time for another all women’s panel @qanda Jess Hill blak milf writer Ashton Applewhite MonaEltahawy Fran Kelly #QandA #auspol twitter.com/QandA/status/1…
Twitter Web App : I know its a small point, but I am particularly amused that in Australia weights are seemingly expressed as relative to adult kangaroos. twitter.com/Reuters/status…
Twitter Web App : Excellent from Crikey. As I said on ABC: Everybody loses in this sad saga, except the man who wrote it, Murdoch.
Diversity hit between the eyes as old media pockets about 90% of big tech cash crikey.com.au/?p=785769
iPhone : Erin Delahunty Lord, did he ...? 😧
Echofon : Amy Remeikis That stinks
Twitter Media Studio : #ICYMI: It is going to be labour intensive. Even if it saves one life, it is worth it.
Former police officer Vincent Hurley explains how introducing coercive control laws would alter police process on the ground - and why he believes theyre essential.
#TheDrum
Echofon : Rex the TV terrier Michele Colvin McKenzie jeanie b 💚🗽⏳ Tell Mom and Dad that they need to research the difference between its and it’s, Rex
iPhone : Alex Bruce-Smith pic.twitter.com/IgZK6756PZ
iPhone : Shayne sez #80aDay dead to me
Twitter Web App : Sabra Lane pic.twitter.com/qJ2LB4ujDr
iPhone : Pete Martys Brother You’re not very bright but go well.
iPhone : Chris Dobespierre Congrats Chris and Claire!
iPhone : In Melbourne we take quad doses of ketamine every weekend, what’s the big deal.
iPhone : this damn website
iPhone : Truly all our great national traditions are under threat. I don’t even recognise our country any more.
thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/19111146.…
Android : Calla Wahlquist Hes plumping for the sympathy vote, pretty decent strategy in the circumstances.
Twitter Web App : ADELAIDE: Bursting w excitement to have the borders open, so that I can come see you in a few days for Adelaide Writers Week!
Would love to see some of you at my session w jean hinchliffe –teenage activist extraordinaire- in the Be The Change stream on Mon!
adelaidefestival.com.au/events/2021-wr…
iPhone : Victorian contact tracing still plagued by infuriating data errors, contractors say abc.net.au/news/2021-02-2…
Twitter Web App : Benjamin Law 羅旭能 FUCK YEAH SAME CAN YOU COME STROKE MY HAIR UNTIL I FALL ASLEEP
iPhone : 🎀 Stephanie Marie 🎀 Can’t relate to anyone unfamiliar with the inner workings of the Olsen family tbh. They are not my people. I don’t get them.
Twitter Web App : raf Pouring one out for liberal mini Rafi
iPhone : Bruce Templeton I have never seen this before every bacon I’ve bought needed to be cooked
Twitter Web App : Lady C, KCH when pain becomes too much 😨🔫⚰ Agree, go easy – my instinct is survivors of horror neednt watch this. So sorry this happened to you, and do take care.
iPhone : Juhi Sachdev’s money has almost run out. The 22-year-old trainee pastry chef from India had the perfect job at Collins Street’s Grand Hyatt hotel until the pandemic struck last March. And she has received no help from the federal government.
#covid19 #... theage.com.au/politics/victo…
iPhone : Saying the quiet part of the two-election strategy out loud. twitter.com/anthdeceglie/s…
Twitter for iPad : phil withall Okay
Android : Keren Lavelle Give my love to Pat
Twitter for iPad : We’re about to do the second half of our twitch stream for the week! Watch why not you GRUBS twitch.tv/dragonfriends
iPhone : Greetings! I am looking for pitches for Punkee, specifically ones related to: dating and relationships, beauty, retail & wellness, and real-life content. Email me: tahlia.pritchard@junkeemedia.com
iPhone : Pork talk - an editorial from todays London Daily Telegraph
iPhone : Kate Leaver I love Andrew Solomon SO MUCH. Far From The Tree should actually be the parenting book everyone reads. It’s so full of love and compassion.
iPhone : Selina McGrath Nadine von Cohen Steve Martin I’m still a big fan of All Of Me. Lily Tomlin is the best #backinbowl
iPhone : I’ve started a new role as Indigenous Communities reporter with ABC News in Western Sydney.
I’m looking forward to sharing stories from our mob in an area where I grew up, but will also cover Sydney & NSW.
Any story ideas & tips, please get in touch: thorpe.nakari@abc.net.au
iPhone : Very proud to work for an Australian-owned, independent media company -- one that doesnt donate to political parties, doesnt cheerlead for them, is owned by Australians, is committed to public interest journalism and employs a great team of journalists.
iPhone : more from our misinformation series.....How the wellness and influencer crowd served conspiracies to the masses theguardian.com/australia-news…
iPhone : Scott claims he spoke personally to Linda Reynolds’ doctor about her condition. We are trying to imagine a circumstance in which that would be appropriate.
Twitter Web App : Marshal Blunderov i was taken in by his charm
Twitter Web App : How the wellness and influencer crowd served conspiracies to the masses theguardian.com/australia-news…
Twitter Web App : After I protested, HungryPanda熊猫外卖 retaliated against me and expelled me from my job. I felt really helpless.
The TWU has launched an unfair dismissal case for Xiangqian Li and his coworker Jun Yang. #abc730
TweetDeck : A Sydney teenager who thought she was in a loving relationship has detailed a disturbing change in her boyfriend in a chilling warning. WARNING: Distressing news.com.au/lifestyle/pare…
iPhone : Ten years of birth rate data shows how remarkable the situation in Xinjiang is, where the birth rate has halved in two years.
Red is Xinjiang. Black is Chinas average. Every other province is blue.
iPhone : steph harmon Who? Weekly Hahahahaha
iPhone : Everyday Rilke.
iPhone : Brisbane officially named top choice to host 2032 Summer Olympic Games abc.net.au/news/2021-02-2…
Twitter Web App : Chris Dobespierre the best twitter
iPhone : We’re looking for a Shooter/ Editor at The Feed SBS. Our TV team is young, fun & award-winning. Tell all your friends to apply! careers.sbs.com.au/job-details/qu…
iPhone : Great read twitter.com/travlic/status…
iPhone : What a wonderful yarn with the mob from down under. Such great artists to know who are creating exciting film and television in Australia. #IndigenousFilm membership@australiansinfilm.org Shari L Sebbens Miranda Tapsell Nakkiah Lui
fb.watch/3PBNZbszY1/
iPhone : Prime Minister Scott Morrison will attend the International Women’s Day Parliamentary Breakfast, 7.30am APH #auspol
iPhone : Media deals are happening ✅ but more to do on Big Tech.
iPhone : Who’d like an invite to my house party? twitter.com/antoinette_new…
iPhone : I got my first shot on Tuesday in Canberra after speaking to a doctor. Ill get my second shot whenever its ready.
iPhone : Renowned British naturalist David Attenborough in warning to the UN Security Council:
“We are today perilously close to tipping points that, once passed, will send global temperatures spiralling catastrophically higher.”
iPhone : “Buses are replacing trains between Newcastle Interchange and Central.”
iPhone : So much to love about this segment from natalie tran for The Weekly.
youtu.be/O9lSNltZjdQ
iPhone : Jane Pepper 🎀 pic.twitter.com/uHI51riHz4
iPhone : pixelatedboat aka “mr tweets” He takes over when I pass out from drinking a tumbler of fireball
iPhone : My great grandma lived over 100 and kept it simple: glass of whiskey every night.
Twitter for iPad : Glorious Melbourne morning
iPhone : This is from 2013. They will never change.
Twitter Web App : The bill passed the Victorian Parliament 27 votes to nine after a 12-hour sitting in the Legislative Council.
#springst #gayconversion theage.com.au/politics/victo…
iPhone : yonderfluff I have no idea how long we’ve followed each other (13 years?), but this is legitimately the first time I’ve seen your face! Hello!
Twitter Web App : What a nice surprise! twitter.com/TheYouAmI/stat…
iPhone : the music video for MORE LIKE YOU is out now
youtu.be/rKWJICaKYGY
iPhone : The male privilege in Australia’s parliament has given its members such a sense of exceptionalism, they think the standards of the corporate office should not apply to their workplace, says Scientia Professor Louise Chapell law.unsw.edu.au/news/to-fix-th…
iPhone : Who knew that LJ Hooker had Chinese heritage? I certainly didn’t! It was kept secret until after his passing. I hope we can begin to celebrate it now. twitter.com/chineseausforu…
iPhone : Let’s just hope that from this whole horrible situation there will actually be some fundamental reform to the MOP(S) Act for vulnerable staff and improvements to the workplace culture in Parliament House. (2/2)
Android : Why would anyone from the Liberal party need to see a cardiologist?
iPhone : I really like McDonald’s. I had my 20th birthday party there. We had the ice cream cake and played in the playground. People walked past asking where the kids were. My mum said, “They’re all my kids” 🥰
iPhone : Here’s a stock photo of the Brisbane skyline, because, we live here now. (Once our apartment and cat are all moved!) By now you’re probably aware that I’m also seeking opportunities, so if you hear of any media jobs going, please feel free to reach out. I’d be really grateful.
iPhone : Today was the first meeting of our new Select Committee on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention.
We will be looking closely at how to support individuals and families as we comeback from one of the most testing periods of our lives.
Twitter for iPad : Increased funding of women’s health services like Women’s Health East is essential for a #GenderEqualRecovery & a gender equal society. Read Gender Equity Victoria’s Vic budget bid 21/22 genvic.org.au/wp-content/upl… Dan Andrews Gabrielle Williams MP Tim Pallas Sonja Terpstra 🐓 Shaun Leane
iPhone : Today is #TealRibbonDay. Its important for women to know their bodies and be #ovariancanceraware. Click through to learn more about the symptoms and share with the women in your life. canceraustralia.gov.au/affected-cance…
Twitter Web App : Tim Liptrot Robin Hanson Bryan Caplan Andrew Little Approve AstraZeneca mitpress.mit.edu/books/guide-yo…
Twitter Web App : Today is #TealRibbonDay. More than 1,500 Australian women a year are diagnosed with #ovariancancer and more than 1,000 die from the disease. Its time for #ovaryaction. Visit Ovarian Cancer Austs website ovariancancer.net.au and get to know the signs, symptoms and risk factors.
iPhone : The Parliamentary Friends of Palestine meeting tonight with APAN and Australian Jewish Democratic Society. Interesting discussion about justice and self-determination for Palestinians. Sharon Claydon Senator Murray Watt Anne Urquhart Maria Vamvakinou Ken ODowd Janet Rice
iPhone : Excited to continue my athletic and academic career at the University of Louisville. Go Cardinals!
iPhone : Stephen Mays Stephen yes 🥸
iPhone : In a lunar new year video, the Bidens address reports of a recent surge in attacks on Asian Americans
iPhone : We have been fighting this pandemic for far too long, but we have to resist becoming numb to the sorrow. Because in order to heal, we must remember.
Hootsuite Inc. : It was a cool start to the day for Victoria, particularly for people in the southwest and alpine areas.
Mt Hotham & Mt Baw Baw were coldest (-0.3°C) ❄️ Westmere in the States SW dropped to 2.7°C, while #Melbournes min was 13°C.
All #VicWeather obs: ow.ly/sGwH50DIaIu
Twitter Web App : We are on our way - Coronavirus vaccine rollout begins in Western Australia with two hotel quarantine nurses abc.net.au/news/2021-02-2…
iPhone : Here is a link to the FDA/J&J documents: fda.gov/advisory-commi…
iPhone : Wonderful to see Hungary 🇭🇺 & RB Leipzig English keeper Péter Gulácsi using his platform to support rainbow families— bringing the message across to Hungarians who don’t necessarily follow politics 👏 ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜#acsaladazcsalad twitter.com/murphypetern/s…
Southmayd Prof @YaleLawSch and Philosophy @Yale. Editor, @LegalTheory + Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Have you seen how he makes soup?—@benpedwards
Android : The Labor Party cannot pretend that poor treatment of women exists on only one side of the political divide.
Former Labor MP Emma Husar speaks after scathing open letter abc.net.au/news/2021-02-2…
