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abc.net.auAged care funding algorithm neither fair nor consistent, ombudsman findsA damning report has laid bare serious concerns about the use of Australia's automated aged care funding system.

Ministers Butler & Rae resigned. Right? In a statement, the Ministers said: "The government will consider the ombudsman's report carefully as we continue to improve our aged care system, including the assessments system." Wrong! #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10...

bbc.comMoscow to host 2030 World Weightlifting ChampionshipsThe International Weightlifting Federation becomes the first Olympic federation to choose Russia to host a world championships since its invasion of Ukraine.

This is incredibly disappointing, and regrettably, part of a continued pattern of normalisation that is accepting of Russian aggression in Ukraine. Putin should not and must not be rewarded. #TheHagueIsWaiting #SlavaUkraine www.bbc.com/sport/olympi...

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Climate disaster keeps disastering: Satellite monitoring has detected massive plumes of methane pouring from Chevron's Gorgon LNG plant in Western Australia. (This is the one connected to the world’s biggest carbon capture and storage project WHIICH IS ALSO FAILING) www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10...

abc.net.auUN sends warning as satellite detects greenhouse gas plumes over Gorgon plantSatellite monitoring has detected huge plumes of methane above one of Australia's largest gas complexes, triggering a United Nations alert and enquiries by state authorities.

bbc.comZuckerberg wins Meta deal to help him foot bill for possible California billionaire taxThe Meta boss had said he would exit the state over a wealth tax that has not yet come into force.

If I understand this correctly, Meta shareholders, are funding an individual’s private taxation obligations. Which prompts, are the Board able to demonstrate the return on investment and that they have acted in the shareholders best interests? www.bbc.com/news/article...

2026 #AFL Draft period has been pretty good Roos. I’d be keen to get Snell, Williams, Bradley who are likely to called in the mid-teens to early-20’s so perhaps offer our 2028 2nd Round + Pick 33 until they come off the board. Then Pick 49 for McCartney?🤞 Go Roos!

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Perfect.

afl.com.auStar Swans defender makes call on future amid rival interestSwans star Nick Blakey has made a call on his future

Genuinely exciting news for the Roos but let’s keep rational heads of the offer: 2027 1st Round & 2028 2nd Round should do. There’s likely some inbound currency from trades for Zane & Josh should the Swans likely ask for more. www.afl.com.au/news/1628990

afl.com.au'Amazing how life works': Grateful Graham lands long-awaited coaching gigJaymie Graham has been named as North Melbourne's new senior coach

Welcome to the Roos, Jayme. Very pleased to have you here! I am sure that you’ll be a great #AFL coach. Initially, good luck with your chats with Josh & Zane. Moreover, I’d like to see our tackle count climb and opposition transition decrease. Go Roos! www.afl.com.au/news/1628723

And, by the way, Nick Blakey is worth a 1st and a 2nd Round pick, split over different years. Should have been a father-son for us anyway. @nmfcofficial.bsky.social

There’s a Duursma to Demons; Blakey to Roos, trade to be made. Acknowledge the risk of charges relating to the (add obligatory “alleged”) abhorrent behaviour at Pullman Hotel: remember these are #AFL trades & anyone may not be playing for any number of reasons tomorrow. @nmfcofficial.bsky.social

Adelaide has reportedly rejected North’s offer for Nick Murray. Forget it! If an #AFL Coleman medallist, dual Brownlow medallist & games record holder are going for 4th round picks. Next year’s 1st round pick in exchange for Murray and a Crows future 2nd rounder is already too much!

Offer current pick 45 for Murray (who at best is 3rd in line for a game with the Crows) and current pick 54, that’s all. #AFL #AFLDraft

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#AFL Adelaideapparently wants North’s Pick 5 to be involved in a trade for Nick Murray. Apart from quoting Darryl Kerrigan, “tell ‘em they’re dreamin’ “ Roos should suspend those discussions & try again for a tall defender - which is a must but not at that price - in next year’s #AFLDraft

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MARLON BRANDO explains to Dick Cavett why rejected his Best Actor Oscar for THE GODFATHER (1972)

abc.net.auMinister's Trump lamb plan labelled 'ill-informed' by super sectorTrade Minister Don Farrell asks the Trump administration to consider sparing Australian sheep farmers from future tariffs in exchange for Australian investment in America's lamb industry.

A really great example of why career politicians shouldn’t be allowed anywhere near Superannuation Funds. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10...

3 Sept

Clarko’s sacking at #NorthMelbourne 1. Thanks for taking on the job. You’ve left our Club in far better shape. 2. Congratulations on your #AFL Coaching career. 3. Brave leadership by Sonja. Consulted. Considered. Concise. 4. Simmo & Horse on the on the Selection Committee; not candidates. Go Roos!

22 Sept

Ok, Simmo now Horse have excluded themselves as candidates. I’d still like them on the Selection Committee. And, I’d very much like Jason McCartney heading List Management. Go Roos! 🦘 #AFL

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20 Sept

When you're ticked off and a friend sends you something to make you feel better. 🐑🔊

21 Sept

#AFL #FreoLions #GrandFinal Thought bubble: could Jaeger O’Meara get a game tagging Will Ashcroft?

afl.com.auRoos' run done! Hawks' stunning upset ends North's amazing recordNorth Melbourne's streak has ended at 32 as Hawthorn fights to the finish in Cairns

19 Sept

@nmfcofficial.bsky.social The 32-game winning streak of our amazing back-to-back premiership #AFLW team has ended. Firstly, superlative achievement. Secondly, I wouldn’t want to be playing against them next week! Or, at any other point this season. Go Roos www.afl.com.au/aflw/news/16...

17 Sept

@nmfcofficial.bsky.social 2026 AFL DRAFT - Duursma with Pick 59 to Melbourne for Pick 10 - Fisher with 2027 2nd Round to Essendon for Ridley & 2028 3rd Round - Logue to St Kilda with Pick 68 for 2028 3rd Round - Pick 5 to Carlton for Pick 11 & 2027 1st Round (tied to Sydney)

17 Sept

- Pick 41 to Adelaide for Pick 50 & Murray - 2027 1st Round (tied to Sydney) & Pick 50 to Western Bulldogs & Port Adelaide for Picks 12 & 40 - Use Picks 10,11,12,40 on Snell, Williams, Bradley, McCartney - Take Stringer as Free Agent

17 Sept

- No spots for Rookie or Pre-Season Drafts - No trading of our current or future 1st Round picks

abc.net.auWhy Australia's most attractive renewables state is almost $1b behindNSW needs to dramatically increase the amount of renewables projects it commissions in order to meet its legislated 2030 targets.

16 Sept

#ClimateChange will not wait. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09...

bbc.comSwedish opposition have slim lead in 'too close to call' electionA preliminary count by Sweden's election authority projected that left-wing opposition bloc would win a three-seat majority.

14 Sept

I’m not well informed on Swedish politics but, anywhere, anytime, that you’re prepared to rely on support from hard-right groups with neo-Nazi roots, indeed, you promise them cabinet jobs so you may stay in charge. Well, you’ve lost any moral credibility to be in charge. www.bbc.com/news/article...

13 Sept

@weratedogs.com If you’re taking a break, enjoy! But, missing We Rate Dogs from Brisbane, Australia

zerohanger.comNorth Melbourne talent requests trade as premiership contender looms as destinationThe former Pick 4 is keen to join a rival club.

8 Sept

I don’t want to see you go Zane but I understand that you’ve not got the best out of yourself and have a short time in the #AFL to correct that. For Roos List Management: pick 10 for Zane from Melbourne and nothing else. That includes Jack Viney. Go Roos!🦘 www.zerohanger.com/north-melbou...

bbc.comThousands turn out in Serbia for funeral of 'Butcher of Bosnia' Ratko MladićMladić was jailed for genocide during the 1990s Bosnian war and the EU warned Serbia not to glorify the convicted war criminal.

Every life is important but the loss of some lives need not be grieved. #peace www.bbc.com/news/article...

cricinfo.comLabuschagne's retention highlights Australia's biggest concernNo Test centuries for three years and an average under 25 but the No.3 will head to South Africa

Sorry Marcus but I am taking McSweeney at No 3 www.cricinfo.com/story/marnus...

abc.net.auCatholic schools body moves to cut ties with Christian BrothersA national organisation set up by the Christian Brothers that runs 61 Catholic schools across Australia is considering severing its ties with the order amid mounting tensions over abuse payouts.

Nearly 9 years ago The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse found that 22% of members in the Christian Brothers in Australia were alleged perpetrators of child sexual abuse between 1950 and 2010. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09...

abc.net.au'Economically disastrous': One Nation's early access super scheme slammedAustralians would be given the option to divert a portion of their superannuation into their take-home pay for up to three years, but one economist has warned it will increase the cost of living in th...

If you’re dumb enough to think about voting for PHON then you’re definitely stupid enough to think that spending $44 per week now is better than it earning compound interest until you retire.🤦‍♂️ #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09...

abc.net.auCats coach speaks for first time since club's concussion fineGeelong coach Chris Scott insists he is unsure if Jake Kolodjashnij will play for the Cats again following the club's concussion saga.

1 Sept

I have great respect for Chris Scott - his views, conduct & achievements. It’s difficult to reconcile that he would permit to remain ‘uninformed’ by the #Geelong hierarchy when a player takes an #AFL field with a #concussion waiver in place. Don’t know = Find out! www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09...

nmfc.com.auAidan McCartney: Father-son prospect nominates KangaroosAidan McCartney, the son of Roo fan favourite Jason, has nominated North Melbourne as his preferred destination ahead of this year’s NAB AFL Draft

29 Aug

Best wishes Aidan. Go Roos! www.nmfc.com.au/news/2113853...

afl.com.auFather-son recruit, former Tiger among four Roos axedThe Roos have announced four delistings after their season came to an end

28 Aug

Always a tough time of year when #AFL careers potentially end. For these three Roos - thanks for trying so hard, It’s a ruthless business but you’ve played where so many others dream. Congratulations. Best wishes www.afl.com.au/news/1596209

Carlton's handling of the Elijah Hollands episode led to the Blues being fined $75,000 by the #AFL The difference is the Cats will fully knew what they were doing and made efforts to conceal it. #concussion

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10 Aug

s32 of Vic. WHS Act, if a corporation acts with a conscious disregard (creating a waiver) for safety or probable danger & continues regardless of the risk (brain injury); then the fine could exceed $4 million. Test for #AFL : are they a corporate citizen that values player welfare? #concussion

27 Aug

The #AFL has imposed a fine on Geelong Cats which is equivalent to ~0.5% of this year’s media rights distribution. Fined for the wrong of mishandling paperwork. Not punished for the unethical creation of that #concussion waiver; and the ‘mates’ remain untouched. Really, really poor.

abc.net.auNRL changes rules to allow Jai Arrow to 'play' 100 games for SouthsThe Rabbitohs successfully petition the NRL to change the league's interchange rules to allow Jai Arrow to take the field for his 99th and 100th games for South Sydney in the last two rounds of the ye...

25 Aug

I don’t follow NRL but they are running rings around the #AFL at the moment www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08...

abc.net.auWrong landmark spotted on Sydney Marathon medal a week out from eventRunners who finish the Sydney Marathon will receive a medal featuring a football stadium in Germany instead of Moore Park due to an "unfortunate error".

23 Aug

Good luckbto everyone competing in next weekend’s #SydneyMarathon It’s a wonderful event and this year’s Finisher’s Medal has an invaluable ‘unique feature’ Enjoy! Safe running www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08...

21 Aug

It’s be consumed by other events but the introduction of Wildcard Finals by the #AFL really sucks. Imagine if they put their minds & effort into draw integrity, consistency in the Rules, addressing misogyny, fixing the Tribunal, etc.

abc.net.au'Completely unacceptable': Albanese lashes AFL over response to Swans scandalThe Prime Minister has called on the AFL to "do better" in response to the Sydney Swans scandal engulfing the league.

20 Aug

This time next week, a woman, somewhere in Australia, will be dead because of the actions of her current or former partner. That Prime Minister is the definition of ‘unacceptable’. #EndDV Stick with the well rehearsed Gambling Industry talking points next time. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08...

abc.net.au'Fair bit of anger across the whole AFLW' after Swans players allegationAs the Sydney Swans AFLW side gear up for a historic double header, they have been put under an uncomfortable spotlight through no fault of their own.

20 Aug

@nmfcofficial.bsky.social I’d like to finish our season with a win. I definitely would not like any ‘competitiveness’ to extend to sledging the Swans regarding this matter. The #AFL may be managing this poorly but, I hope our players can manage themselves better. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08...

abc.net.auIsraeli military clears soldiers over Gaza strike that killed Zomi FrankcomThe Israel Defense Forces has cleared its personnel of any criminal wrongdoing in the April 2024 strike on a World Central Kitchen convoy in Gaza, where Australian woman Zomi Frankcom was killed.

19 Aug

Israel is a rogue state. Sad but true. #peace www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08...

afl.com.auAFL makes call on All-Australian, Brownlow eligibility for banned SwansThe five players banned by the Swans on Wednesday will not be eligible for All-Australian selection

19 Aug

This is semantic- and not as important as the situation of the women involved - but, the Brownlow is awarded to the “fairest & best”. Hard to believe that being suspended by your own Club still entitles a player to be considered by the #AFL as the “fairest” www.afl.com.au/news/1589769

abc.net.au$2.5b Tomago Bailout in the 'national interest', says PMA 10-year funding deal will see $2.5 billion in taxpayer money spent to keep Australia's largest aluminium smelter open.

13 Aug

Any reason why 14.5 million Rio Tinto shares aren’t being attributed to a Australia’s Future Fund? #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08...

10 Aug

Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield says the club "buggered up" Not good enough. There must be accountability for those responsible. The #AFL Commission should state No Confidence in the Commissioner. 6 Cats Directors must resign & CEO should lose his job. Fine the Club & forfeit Draft picks.

abc.net.auNRL and AFL 'saturated' with gambling and alcohol sponsors, report findsEvery NRL and AFL club has an alcohol sponsor this season while every NRL and five AFL clubs are sponsored by gambling companies, a new report has found.

#EndGamblingAds www.abc.net.au/news/1070027...

bbc.comThe Odyssey cast shown oldest book copy of Homer's epic poemHolding the oldest book copy of the text left director Christopher Nolan "very moved", a curator says.

Congratulations to Nolan, cast & crew on ‘Odyssey’ I thought Robert Pattinson as Antinous was a magnificent conniving coward. Great show. Well done! www.bbc.com/news/article...