Bridie Jabour

Bridie Jabour

@bridie.bsky.social

Associate editor (audio & visual) at Guardian Australia, have I mentioned I wrote two books???????

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Miles P Herbert
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As the PM called the election he said, "the biggest risk to all of us is not what's happening elsewhere in the world". But yesterday, @lenoret.bsky.social @patrickkeneally.bsky.social @miketicher.bsky.social and @bridie.bsky.social asked the question that is still on my mind this morning:

theguardian.comNewsroom edition: is Australia in denial about Trump? - podcastBridie Jabour talks with the editor, Lenore Taylor, head of newsroom, Mike Ticher and deputy editor Patrick Keneally about text leaks, tariffs, and Trump’s looming threat
Bridie Jabour
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"Will we (America) go the way of Brazil, Poland, Czech Republic, where I was ambassador, all of which pushed out autocratic regimes in recent years? Or will we go the way of Hungary and Turkey, which failed to oust autocrats?" www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...

theguardian.comThe Trump administration is descending into authoritarianismFrom media to culture and the arts to the refusal to abide by court orders, we’re nearing ‘Defcon 1 for our democracy’, experts say

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Miles P Herbert
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The electorate feels more divided and more disengaged than ever. Really enjoyed the podcast this week... the usual suspects... @lenoret.bsky.social @miketicher.bsky.social and @bridie.bsky.social chatting through how these fractures may shape the election campaign:

Lenore Taylor@lenoret.bsky.social

www.theguardian.com/australia-ne... On the Friday pod we discuss what research is saying about the electorate as we wait (and wait) for the campaign to start

theguardian.comNewsroom edition: can Dutton and Albanese get voters to listen to them? - podcastBridie Jabour talks with the editor-in-chief, Lenore Taylor, and the head of newsroom, Mike Ticher, about what is dividing voters, and how these fractures are shaping our politics

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Miles P Herbert
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A chaotic week in Parliament... @lenoret.bsky.social / @miketicher.bsky.social / and @patrickkeneally.bsky.social make sense of it all with @regedahmad.bsky.social

theguardian.comNewsroom edition: Labor and the Coalition’s election playbook takes shape - podcastGuardian Australia’s editor Lenore Taylor, deputy editor Patrick Keneally and head of newsroom Mike Ticher discuss whether there are lessons for the major parties in Donald Trump’s big win
Bridie Jabour
@bridie.bsky.social

Love it when people emphasise they bought their house when their suburb was unfashionable. Yeah bruh, it used to be really easy to buy a house, now it’s almost impossible, and you’re worth $2m+.That’s the point!

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Collingwood Children’s Farm was a safe haven for many with disability. Now a mother and daughter are fighting to save a ‘unique’ program

theguardian.comCollingwood Children’s Farm was a safe haven for many with disability. Now a mother and daughter are fighting to save a ‘unique’ programWhen funding put an end to a volunteer schemes for NDIS participants and specialist schools, two advocates found a way to raise their voices Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast For decades, visitors have flocked to Collingwood Children’s Farm on the banks of Melbourne’s Yarra River. The not-for-profit community farm, founded in 1979, is renowned for providing a serene slice of country life in the city for children, school students, people with disabilities and families. Continue reading...

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Have a listen to @lenoret.bsky.social, @patrickkeneally.bsky.social and @bridie.bsky.social talking about the Guardian's decision to no longer post on X/Tw in @guardianaustralia.bsky.social's newsroom edition of our #FullStory podcast www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

theguardian.comNewsroom edition: Elon Musk, and why the Guardian is no longer posting on X - podcastBridie Jabour talks to the editor-in-chief, Lenore Taylor, and deputy editor Patrick Keneally about the future of news online and why the Guardian has quit X
Bridie Jabour
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It’s November!! So I’m beginning to commission for summer. Looking for pieces that can run any time over Dec/Jan in Guardian Aus opinion. Can be funny, serious, sweet; experiences, reflections, long held world view etc. $315 per piece. Email cif.australia@theguardian.com with SUMMER PITCH in subject

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Josh Taylor
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I feel like it's going under the radar a bit but it seems like Australia could follow the UK in trying to weaken encrypted messaging. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/aug/20/australia-eyes-uk-online-bill-in-fight-with-tech-companies-over-encryption-child-safety?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

theguardian.comAustralia eyes UK online bill in fight with tech companies over encryption and child safetyThe likes of Meta and Google are pushing back against moves in Australia and the UK to open up end-to-end messaging encryption

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