Amanda Vanstone
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Imagine if Penny Wong, Bridget McKenzie, Linda Reynolds or Pauline Hanson behaved like Barnaby. The double standard from colleagues and the media is mind boggling. As is his apparent incapacity to see the damage he does to himself, ,his party and parliament
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Who thinks its ok: to make women cover their body and face when outside the home, to bury female adulterers to their neck and then stone them death, to punish a rapist by allowing his victims brother to rape his sister? ENOUGH. THERE HAS TO BE CHANGE.
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This reporter is on the money. Smart. Informed. Excellent . Meghan Markle photos in Texas raise questions about whether Netflix crew joined | — Australia’s leading news site
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Here’s more white privilege. It’s a Christmas dinner.
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Annabel Crabb writes for ABC “ Our election will be fought….between two ageing white guys”…. but would ABC editors be happy for her to describe Marcia Langton and Linda Burney as “ageing black women “ ? We’ve gone mad @abcnews.
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“Australians want one Prime Minister” says Bill Shorten who : gave us Rudd then got rid of him, gave us Gillard then got rid of her, gave us Rudd Again, made sure it was harder to get rid of the next labor leader and gave us himself ! #auspol.
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If you're a bit pale on the idea then you're not anti. Vote yes. You'll feel so much better
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We should be told who made the conscious decision to by pass tougher security checks by using tourist visa.
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Cant fathom why someone thought this was a good idea.
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Is it just me ? Abdel-Magied gets $20k and a Paris stint
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I’m not a believer but just in case I’m wrong I’m saying a prayer for kids in the cave and their rescue team. If they’re saved it will not be proof of divine intervention. but I’ll know I crossed the t’s and dotted the i’s. Can’t hurt.
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This is classic. Just happiness to whoever did it.
Only Aussies will understand this
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God i love this country. The young clearly very competent nurse checking me out in emergency was in grade 5 and living in India when i left politics. For opportunity from all the lands we come. like our predecessors.
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Ern has no idea how heavy he his, nor that this is an unwelcome display of affection.
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What a pig and a coward. Shooting a sleeping animal. Surely he lives alone. Who could live with a guy like that ?.
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I don’t knock people for their religious beliefs but I’m wondering how often Shorten goes to church, especially with his mother in law. just doesn’t look authentic. Looks trumped up. Morrison authentic#ausvotes.
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There’s more to the Raygun story I suspect.
This is Molly Chapman, the breakdancer who lost to Raygun in the qualifying event to compete at the Olympics. Go figure.
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Yesterday I was crook. Ernie was very concerned. I love him.
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This is just appalling. WA cultural heritage laws: Canning River tree planting halted after Aboriginal group demands $2.5m via @newscomauHQ.
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If this is true it is just truly terrible. Beyond reasonable explanation. Stupid.
Starting today, the Trump administration will deny visas to same-sex domestic partners of diplomats and U.N. officials
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Dear Melbourne lawyers/accountants. can somebody pro bono look after trolley man re getting life help.
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@mjrowland68 @australian I’m no fan of trump or Biden but I think this is having a shot at Biden for being tokenistic. That may in fact be incorrect but one should be able to make the point.
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That’s Kev for you.
Drunk Australian Ex-Prime Minister Kevin Rudd acting like a complete creep. !
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Last night ADELAIDE. First gay wedding for Tony and I. WOW It was a great night. A very happy night. IMG_6056.mov.
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This is a great piece on stark reality. Absolutely spot on . Climate change is not the era’s burning issue
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Let’s cross the political divide : however you voted in the election. we can all vote to Get Gleeson a Gong.
Tom Gleeson explains why he dramatically quit his ABC TV show via @newscomauHQ.
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My piece in Age today. radical terrorism causes Islamapbobia NOT racism : It's not wrong to worry about immigration in the wake of terror via @theage.
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Who thinks it is OK to chuck gay men off tall buildings? ENOUGH. THERE HAS TO BE CHANGE.
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Don’t know her but instantly warm to the genuine nature of her communication. Authentic.
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Seriously?.
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Spooks the hell out of me.
Give me a good reason why women shouldn’t fear this.
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@DHughesy Hold on. There’s a few country miles between Turnbull’s clean announcement to challenge and the months of undermining that’s been going on here. We all know who started this. A bitter bitter man.
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It’s a fair question.
So. if Jesus was a simple man who dressed in simple robes and mixed with everyday people,how did the Catholic Church get to THIS?
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Should be more of this !
These ads from German stationary maker STABILO that "highlight" invisible women and their contributions are absolutely BRILLIANT. #marketing
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How good is this . so good. It's out there, goodness, and you don't have to look far.
Cochlear implant. what a wonderful medical development. So many lives immeasurably improved.
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Here’s more white privilege sitting around enjoying the spoils.
Irish Family Eating a Meal of Potatoes and Milk, 1917. The "Irish" potato is not originally from Ireland but from South America (specifically Peru and Bolivia), where the Indigenous people have been growing it for thousands of years. After the Spanish conquistadors invaded the
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She’s very funny and on the money.
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Usually agree with you but plenty of men are saying they’d be reluctant mentor a young female. just not worth the risk.
The idea that normal men can’t mentor women or be in a room with them without some sort of witness/observer because of #MeToo is absolutely batshit crazy and the world has gone quite mad.
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Mine wasn’t either!.
My heart wasn't ready for this 😭😭. This seven-year-old girl shows friends her new prosthetic leg for the first time and their reaction is beautiful.❤️❤️❤️ . Retweet
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Women have been very smart forever. she reminds us.
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You’d be surprised how many people are too proud, stupid or up themselves to wear a plastic bag hat when caught in the rain. Been to a few rodeos and A head cold was not on my agenda. Spread the idea . It works
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Did something right with the pelargoniums this year. Not expensive plants and hardy as hell.
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OK I’m sad @ashbar96 lost. But delighted she got so far, immensely proud of her as an Australian sportswoman . she has grace and style and no defeat can take that from her. She’s got many more and better years ahead. We’re going to love it. Well done. C.
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My sister did this fruit platter/ birthday cake. perfect on a hot night
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Am I the only person who thinks this woman should not be hounded by the media anymore? Enough . Harriet Wran pleads guilty to drugs charge via @smh.
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@annabelcrabb I do t support the guy. Never have. However federal MP S who get an office of profit under the crown have their pension reduced. Depends on the level. Being state no would have to be office of profit.
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Great read :Joe Hildebrand: Australia’s panicked reaction to case numbers exposes an inconvenient truth via @dailytelegraph.
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This is just ridiculous. Absolutely.
A panicked Oprah says “we will not have the opportunity to ever cast a ballot again” if Trump wins…a straight up lie. They must have some dirt on her.
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I’m not weeping. She picks these people. As she says. She’s in charge . So booey hooey ‘ Sick of it': Pauline Hanson breaks down in tears on A Current Affair via @smh.
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Losing a parent is hard. Whatever age and however expected. But to me it’s a private grief. Making it public seems to cheapen it, make it marketable : Tim Minchin stuns audience with sad announcement via @newscomauHQ.
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I’m thinking of the very brave copper.most never have to draw their gun let alone use it. You can train people but the real thing would have a serious impact on you. People around and in shops so can’t risk anything other than close range and the chest.
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@ParkerTamlin @MelodyM05174377 I think that’s just rubbish. but communicating like a thesaurus does mean your up yourself, deliberately exclusionary, a very bad communicator, probably dreadfully insecure and someone very few people would like to be with.
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Rubbish. One can predict tears without it being sexist. they’re both ruthlessly ambitious. The gender is not relevant. Conversely you use gender as a shield as though these two need protection. laughable.
@Martin_Bonobo @macprint61 @amandavanstone Yep. The sexist old trope that women compete with one another and can’t get on. It’s nonsensical, nasty and under-mining.
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Great to see recognition of women who weren’t recognised :1200 Years of Women Composers: A Free 78-Hour Music Playlist That Takes You From Medieval Times to Now via @openculture.
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So proud of great nieces out in the heat selling cakes they made to support Kangaroo Island. raised over $220 with generous neighbours chipping in and not asking for change
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This may only happen once . Senator Ruston and I first up to give Gillard a standing ovation (before she spoke )at celebration of SA 125 years of suffrage. She would have got it anyway. I would not vote for her but a stellar achievement .
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Just to lighten things up: delighted with Tom Gleeson’s win . Media make fun of everyone else. why not themselves. He’s authentic and hilarious . @nonstoptom.
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What wonderful grace from the woman who made us all so very proud!.
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Fabulous.
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Wow! @ashbar96 showing the world that Aussies will give it a go and showing that graciousness is an admirable trait. Some Aussie sportsmen could take note. Fancy making your nation proud at her age congrats.
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He’s right. Absolutely.
Australia. We owe you an apology. I’m sorry. You deserve better than many of the things our Federal Parliament has served up to you for the past 10 years. Believe me: there’s a lot of good people on both sides of the chamber and we can do better. Don’t give up. #auspol #shitday
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Wow @PAFC they never give up! Working as a team they’re just magic. My bad luck . couldn’t be there. who cares. they won. Congrats to @melbournefc also great players. Gold stars to Ken and the guys.
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Great clear piece :Liberal media’s distortion of Trump’s Liz Cheney comments shows their panic
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Caught this morning. Just beer and flour batter. PERFECT.
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The fabulous @GavinWanganeen joins the @PAFC board. First indigenous @AFL player to join a board . Congratulations and Welcome
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Farmers have told me about this happening but I’ve never seen it !.
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@cathywilcox1 Go right in and offer to clean the loo or any other last minute task that demonstrates your complete understanding of how terrible it is to be right on time . Humility. Then accept a gin and tonic .
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Alan Jones apology, of sorts, shows he’s in a similar position to Folau. we can all say pretty much as we please as individuals but when you’re paid by a brand you can’t damage the brand .
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Well, we’ve lost a good one, a great one. A charming , smart, committed , hard working decent person. Susan Ryan, former minister, age discrimination commissioner, dies aged 77 - ABC News
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Women do it well: Coronavirus Australia: The quiet diplomacy of Marise Payne
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@SandiHLogan Sandi, Hi. It’s not the money. It’s that there are lots of young , talented,struggling writers and I suspect a few who applied wonder why someone who rubbishes Australia seemingly at every turn should get money from taxpayers, many of whom are not wealthy.
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When you share110 kg Roma’s with Italian mates you get quite a bit of passatta…. and
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