Wendy Harmer
@wendy_harmer
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Broadcaster, author, columnist,stand-up. Memoir "Lies My Mirror Told Me" now out in the wild ... " all good bookshops" etc. BEWARE ACCTS PRETENDING TO BE ME!
Colla-bloody-roy Garigal land
Joined July 2011
Two elderly ladies at @woolworths Warriewood today trying to pay for groceries with a cheque. Store doesn't accept cheques,they're distressed- will they have to put it all back? . Store manager steps in, takes care of their $200 bill and says "Merry Christmas". So nice to see.
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My son (25) is exceptionally well plugged in to various social networks and believes his generation will deliver a resounding 'Yes' vote for the Voice. I do so hope he's right. #VoteYesAustralia.
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No matter the outcome of this referendum - in which the 'No' camp have called me a "pig, whore,communist, racist, disfigured, brainless, washed-up, moron" - and none of those insults touched the sides, I will remember @PeterDutton_MP as the one who enabled them. Rely on that.
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Sam Newman should attend a rugby match in NZ and boo The Haka . see how he gets on.
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Anyone on this site who staunchly advocated for a "Yes" vote in the referendum would know that, after a tirade of racist abuse, that "yes" Australia is still racist. Laura Tingle @latingle is only the latest to bell the cat. A feral cat which now has so many bells on. .
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Can't stop thinking of the billions spent by our governments (at all tiers) on consultants. Re-instate the public service - it's in the name, they serve us. Restore this workforce and $ to the economy with REAL jobs, tenure and fair conditions .This neo-liberal mania has to stop!.
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Will never understand how anyone could vote for Trump given his public abuse of women. and those who stand by and excuse it. And yet.
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Feel for the voters of Cook. Their MP has been thoroughly disgraced. They deserve the chance to elect a new representative. one with ethics intact. @ScottMorrisonMP resign already!.
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Oh , FFS. .
For this week's #QandA audience poll, we want to know: Is it ever OK for a government to break an election promise? . Tune in tonight from 9.35pm AEDT on ABCTV or iview for results.
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@JoshBBornstein Meanwhile "Macca" gets a free pass every week on his climate-denying, anti-renewable BS.
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Needed new dining chairs… been scoping out new ones at the homeware stores. Husband comes home with 6…$5 each from Kimbriki tip! .Reckon they look good! #reduceresuserecycle
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Hard to believe this innocuous post has had half a million views. and the sheer vitriol from the "No' camp. So many from the older generation saying young people have "no clue" - as if all are social media addicts who can't think for themselves. Still hope he's right #VoteYes.
My son (25) is exceptionally well plugged in to various social networks and believes his generation will deliver a resounding 'Yes' vote for the Voice. I do so hope he's right. #VoteYesAustralia.
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Excellent summation and should put paid to any talk of an "innocent" being taken in by a cad. Gladys Berejiklian was not simply brought low by a bad boyfriend. She has been found to have acted corruptly | Anne Davies
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This must have been deeply satisfying for @SquigglyRick to write. I thank him for his tireless, meticulous work on pursuing the #Robodebt scandal over many years.
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Finally… in my hand. Ten years after I agreed to write it. Hope you like it x .In bookshops from Halloween 🎃
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@michaelkoziol @jamesmassola I didn’t hear him lose his temper. I heard him say firmly “do not interrupt” with good cause.
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Remembering that before the last election ( when I was on @abcsydney) I attended a "Stop Adani" Bob Brown rally and posted a pic here. I was asked to take it down, but argued that I had not exhorted anyone to join me and also, that it infringed my civil rights. .
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Home from a trip OS to find that pollies' airlines upgrades is the latest "scandal". Did anyone really think they'd be in economy and sitting next to the Prime Minister?.Thought that perk was a given. Sheesh.
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Interesting that in most Hollywood movies, Mossad is portrayed as expert in covert operations and targeted assassination squads. Able to target terrorists (anywhere in the world) withpin-point precision. Nowhere do you see carpet bombing of women and children in refugee camps.
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Fucked if I will ever understand the Labor Party's antipathy, deep loathing for @Greens. especially in Tassie. Three of the most principled politicians I know, and proud to call friends: @ChristineMilne, @BobBrownFnd and @SenatorSurfer .All with one aim!.
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Dunno about you. (and I can't even vote in QLD) but seeing a young, optimistic, engaged politician out and about gives me hope for the future @StevenJMiles .Esp. when I look the US and see their gerontocracy. On ya!.
We're seeing GP shortages across the state – causing more people to end up in our emergency departments. So we’re launching a big $40,000 incentive for trainee doctors to take up general practice.
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When will this STOP?? @tanya_plibersek.
Breaking: Tanya Plibersek has approved the Gina Rinehart and POSCO-backed Senex Stage 3 Atlas coal seam gas project. This project + an associated pipeline will clear hundreds of hectares of koala habitat.
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"An *elderly* woman has been arrested. ". She's in her 60's. Thanks for that @newscomauHQ !.
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Was once on a bill with the great comic Richard Pryor. Not many people know it. but it's true. I killed! Landed every joke that night and he just didn't come close. Tearing, up he said: "M'am you are a the funniest person on the planet. probably the best there has ever been. .
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That Parnell piece in the @smh. WTF did I just read? Orban. the Christian nationalist, anti-LGBTQ, anti-immigrant, Putin-loving Viktor Orban? That one? The one that wants "good citizens" to "breed"?? .FUCK OFF!.
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Darling Boy Ignatius Jones . my dear, talented, funny, outrageous friend. Love you forever. Vale xx .Here we are on my wedding day, when he sang for me and made the night wild and unforgettable!
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Must admit - this did give me a right royal laugh!.
"Her Majesty's legacy has been thoroughly trashed by the appalling, selfish decision. King Charles will be devastated by this treasonous behaviour." says Peta Credlin AM.
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Today we give thanks for Australia's vigorous young people in Parliament, our Independents, a plethora of parties to consider. and compulsory voting. #DebateNight.
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How many of us of a certain age, listening to tributes to Burt Bacharach today, realised we knew every word to every song. What a legacy!.Vale.
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Here's a tip. when you get through to a person at a call centre (even if you've waited awhile), ask their name. Remember it. Tell them yours. Ask how their day's going? Thank them by name. Makes a BIG difference to that human connection. They're not robots, neither are you.
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What a world . where 'NO' voters rail against public figures as 'knowing best' and 'imposing their views', but are quite happy to do the same to the majority (80 %) of Australia's First Nations people who are inviting us to say 'YES'. #VoteYES23Australia.
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Word 👇.“We mostly have these perceptions of screaming teenagers even though boys at football games are screaming, cheering, buying merchandise, getting overly emotional. We don’t treat them with the same kind of disregard as we do female fans.”.
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Of course the NSW Liberals are challenging the Electoral Commission. Of course they are. Who didn't see that coming from a mile off!.
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Amazing: "The Commission has made 18 recommendations addressing the codes of conduct that govern the conduct of MPs, improving their training and that of their staff, and improving the integrity of grant schemes.".Most of us know what "corrupt" looks like. Don't have to be taught.
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We have our big roast dinner Xmas Eve . I'm cooking whilst dosed up on codeine for my sciatica and Maeve has decided to learn "Jingle Bells" on the effing recorder. This could well end up a crime scene. Merry Christmas to (almost) all!! 🎄🤶🤪.
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It's profoundly depressing to think that the next election may be fought in "Climate Wars". Where did the last decade go? .Has there been any real action since Tony "climate change is a cult" Abbott was PM ?.
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Son's mate working in agriculture has been told by his employer that it's accepted practice (even cited Govt. regulation) that he works 10% overtime for free. ie: Four hours of unpaid work. This cannot be right? @sallymcmanus.
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I support this message . it's bollocks!.
Our media, currently self-saturating in a completely confected geopolitical panic over some random meaningless shit Trump said about KRudd, are deeply, terminally cooked.
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The word that comes most to mind today is "heartsore" - the weariness and deep sadness that comes from living in a world of unending grief.
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How many people you know got "The Voice" earworm today? Humming the tune, singing the words? .Hope it augurs well! .#VoteYesAustralia #singitAustralia.
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'Um. no thank you,' says 23 yo daughter turning down a piece of Cadbury's 'Fruit & Nut'.'That's OLD people's chocolate.'. Still reeling.
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Looking at Hawaii with empathy and dread because here in OZ, we cannot forget the toll of Australia's 'Black Summer' bushfires of 2019: .24.3 million hectares burned.33 people died.3 billion native animals perished or displaced.3,000 homes lost. Kaumaha.#hawaiifires.
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Bid shout out to all the hero dads who listen to their daughters' hopes and dreams. Walk and sing with them every step of the way . and wear pink cowboy hats!! .We love yers. wx.
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Two nights ago, we were admiring our microwave and its 20 years of trusty service. Today it carked it. (NB: Never compliment your appliances within hearing distance).
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The name Molly Ticehurst should be trending here. Her death is a punch to the heart. and I agree with every word of this: .
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Must say. this one brought me to tears. So poignant and the message has lost none of its power after all these years. sublime.
In case you didn’t get to see it, here is the full video of Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs singing “Fast Car” at the Grammys.
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The glee at the departure of Mr Woolies is just a small indication of the contempt Australians have for the massive duopolies and monopolies which rip us off blind every day, every which way . tolls, utilities, telcos etc.
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And still, years on, I look this image and cannot see one person who looks like they're glad he was there. Except Tim.
Our flag stands for all Australians. On National Flag Day, fly it with pride.
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One exclamation. Three words . OH, FOR FUCK'S SAKE.
YOUR SAY: Should Australia introduce mandatory national service for 18-year-olds?. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged to bring back a form of national conscription, seeking to energise his election campaign. #9News. FULL DETAILS ▶️
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As the parent of two kids who attended public school. I support this message.
Former public school students speak out on the dangers of adequate funding for public schools.
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“I was walking back to my accommodation after Parliament rose at 10pm,” he said. “While on the phone I sat on the edge of a plant box, fell over, kept talking on the phone, and very animatedly was referring to myself for having fallen over.”
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Did one thing right - Brought up a 25 yr old son who does not bet. "Seen too many sad cases, Mum. Mates and people I know who have nothing. or lost anything they had. So fucking sad. Not going there, ever." .Too right.
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Little anecdote for you. I go to the bottle-o at Woolies at Narrabeen sometimes, and the lovely bloke there, Chris, brought along a copy of my memoir to sign for his Mum at Christmas. which I happily did.
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@Martin_Flanagan No way back from this @AlboMP - Expel Israel's diplomats NOW and demand #CeasfireForGaza.
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The husband's old school, Riverview, is touting for donations for a new Science and Tech block. Named "Wingaru" - the Cammeraigal word "to think" acc. to the brochure. There's a box to tick for $50,000 donations. I'm thinking I'm happy my kids went "public".
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Nominating for @InsidersABC panellists:.@BernardKeane .@rachelrwithers .@PaulBongiorno .@MichaelPascoe01 .@ErikOJensen .@MichaelWestBiz .@brucerguthrie .@ginarush .@squigglyRick. @BetootaAdvocate.
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Reminder to all, that hard-fought battles for the environment can be so easily overturned and to keep our eyes on the game #ClimateCrisis.
New conservative NZ Govt is rolling back key environment policies, reversing ban on offshore oil/gas exploration, announcing that new freshwater standards will be abandoned, & issuing ministerial instruction to halt work on cycling and walking initiatives.
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Shibuya crossing today. #Tokyo Everyone here in Japan masks up, everywhere, all the time. Even on a lonely street in on a country road walking the dog or in the snow ! .Not mandated, just how they roll.
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Ms Maeve graduated from @artdesignunsw yesterday. and I think you'll see who did most of the work!. ( kidding,she made the Dean's list.v. proud.)
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Husband is in Japan, Hakuba, ATM. His young friend- of-a-friend loses her wallet containing $1000 AUD, credit cards, ID etc. in the street. It ends up in Omachi police station. They contact her in OZ. .
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The murder of these three young men hits hard. Every parent's nightmare as we wave off our intrepid children to explore the wide world from "down under". So terribly sad. Condolences to friends, family and their communities xx.
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Lending my voice to all those who, rightly, say we will never achieve "zero extinction" while we continue log native forests. You want a summit? Let's get the States around the "forestry" table and sort it @tanya_plibersek.
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Thanks @billshortenmp for appointing me to the National People With Disabilities and Carer Council in 2008. NPWDACC (Abolished by Abbott in 2014) Leaders in this overlooked sector did some amazing work preparing for the NDIS. Very proud to have been a part of it. Go well!.
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With the best will in the world . It's still too soon for me to watch #Nemesis .Still haven't recovered from Tony eating that onion back in 2015.
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That's why today, I voted #YesToVoice #YES2023.
Until Australia as a country & nation embraces Blackfullas we won’t have a real national identity. Until then it’s little Britain here.
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FFS. just been rung by my Mum (84 and named after Princess Margaret) who's looking again at her will and telling me plans for her own funeral. She's SO down with the wall-to-wall coverage of the Queen's death. Could it all *please* ease off a bit?.
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Lucky I checked the location of the nearest defibrillator on the way home. yayayayayayyay!.#matildas.
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@newscomauHQ BTW . just for reference. Peter Costello is 66. Ever heard him referred to as "elderly"?.
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With an expected 29 C today, garden dried out. Plants wilting. Already watering. Dreading the coming summer. Where is Australia's action on #ClimateCatastrophe .
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Son has a mate over to watch the footy, he's looking at his phone. Me: Please. N0 gambling in this house! .I say in that sharp tone parents once used for having sex smoking or raiding the drinks cabinet.
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Watching the trajectory of the depraved Orange Mussolini over years, Groper-In-Chief, Grifter, Liar . it takes a lot to shock. But shocked I am. As pointed out, our @AusElectoralCom would act, immediately .
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So along with constitutional law scholars - we now have a legion of self-taught anthropologists, genealogists, archeologists, art historians et. al. weighing in on The Voice. Good to know we are a nation of experts! #VoteYES23Australia.
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Geez, I miss my local greengrocer. I just need ONE capsicum. In the old days I'd swing by - have a good old yack at the cash register - and be on my goodly way. Now it's the entire palaver of the packed carpark Woolies and the rest of it. Sigh.🫤.
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Never be offended if someone on this site insults you as a "has been"or a "wanna be". Our trajectories through life are all different. "Success" is not what we think it is. Instead,as Albert Einstein once said: "Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.".
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Not leaving. riding this hellsite to the ground. Watching it unravel?.Best no money I ever spent.
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I agree … much regard for Kim. Should have been at the ABC years ago. Excellent choice.
Kim Williams is independent, thoughtful, and with loads of experience successfully running a broadcaster. In my old job at Comms I did the paperwork for any number of ABC and SBS director appointments. His is easily the best in decades.
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AND. here we go.
This intemperate outburst from Dreyfus is not entirely out of character. He has contempt for journalists at the best of times. Some in his office have form too. He failed to prepared for worst case scenario. He’s the AG. He failed.
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Today it's my turn to attract every flag-waving, no followers, nutter, vote 'No' account on this site. Your turn next!.#VoteYes23 #VoteYesAustralia.
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Back from local bottleshop. bit of a queue.Young bloke's computer terminal on the fritz, he's visibly anxious "Don't,worry mate, you'll sort it" "Take your time, no stress." "We're all good!". He gets it up and running and there's a round of applause. Sometimes I love #straya.
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Look who I was “in convo” with at Patonga Community Hall this arvo … the marvellous Margaret P. 😘
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How patronising is this review of James Taylor @smh?."grandparents are out in full force" "So, breezy and unchallenging it is with the stream of AM radio hits -all going down a treat with the grit-averse audience." . Sorry I went long, obvs should be in aged care!.
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@marquelawyers Kyle on air today losing his license for speeding today and boasting he doesn't care about speeding fines. fucking great message that is!!.
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Remembering the time I hosted a trivia night at my kids public school so it could afford twin flush dunnies. .
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PS: I'll be sure to tell my son, when he's at the Flemington markets at 3 a.m delivering produce for your supermarket shelves, that he's an "entitled", "lazy", "uninformed", "brainwashed" "idiot". I am sure that will change his mind. Thanks all.
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I always wonder why high rise apartments aren't built on top of Warriewood and Warringah malls on the Northern Beaches? .So many older folk would enjoy the company & convenience. A decent view to the ocean, a short stroll to the A-line bus as well. Parking for visitors etc.
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Another fucknuckle confusing "weather" with "climate". Eeejits. 🤪.
@wendy_harmer Ain't no climate catastrophe in Tasmania. Freezing, with plenty of snow on the mountain behind Hobart.
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The girlie made it! Thanks to all who helped in her quest and most special thanks to Fairy Godmother Jane. xx @jane13barnes
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Apropos of nothing. my fave story of OZ pranking of US tourists. Mate has a small charter boat and takes a party out on Sydney harbour . it's a moonless night. "Where's the moon?" his guests ask. He replies: "We don't see the moon in Australia". .
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OMG - the man is deranged!.
Trump says this is Democrats’ position on abortion: “If it’s after the 9th month and the baby was born you put the baby aside. You discuss with the mother and if the mother doesn’t want the baby we execute the baby. This is part of their thing.”
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YOU, at the sushi train, the shopping mall stalls, airport outlets and supermarkets should know that the salmon product you buy from Tassie . bombs our seals. Do not buy this product!.
It’s a lazy & lethal business practice to use explosives on local wildlife so that a multibillion dollar Atlantic salmon farming industry can profit! Marine wildlife is under enough stress from warming oceans & a plethora of other pressures. This barbaric practice has to stop!
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How do young people make their way walking out of Uni with massive debts? I would have found it utterly depressing. Feeling like the weight of the world was on my shoulders. I'm so sad for them. We've failed! .(I didn't go to Uni & got my first journalism job at 17, lucky me).
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