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Marcus Kelson
Marcus Kelson
@marcuskelson.bsky.social
Retired journalist, at the ABC for three decades, madly in love with Virginia, 38 years married, swimmer and swim teacher, has reviewed film, music and more for 40 years off and on. No DMs unless l know you.
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What does it say about a country and indeed the Balkans that they not only oust an autocratic regime but vote for a movement that has no real leader or figurehead…will others follow and finally deliver the final blow to the remnants of the Bosnian war? aje.news/ic5fyc
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This Mark Nicholson bloke seems like a complete prick www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10...
Really interesting analysis of the up coming elections in Israel - so much at stake.. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/26/w...
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this week, much to the disruption of my current Pilates journey, V and I are heading to Byron Bay, also known as Hemsworthsville, to see her brother play Stanley, in Streetcar, so if you're in the area... www.byroncentre.com.au/theatre-even...
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Looks like this corrupt turd will probably survive but let there be no doubt he has seriously tarnished the world game… www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
Wouldn’t it be amazing if this genocidal war criminal was booted from office … aje.news/c180py
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Reporter gone, police investigation buried, a slew of ABC departures. @joshbarnettmw.bsky.social investigates @friendlyjordies.bsky.social firebombing scandal #auspol michaelwest.com.au/take-it-to-t...
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Senator David Pocock (@davidpocock.bsky.social) warned Australia risked repeating the same mistakes of the resources boom by failing to make multinationals pay their fair share. Read the full piece on The Point: https://sbrew.link/jVbLbBdF
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In an address this week, former High Court Justice Michael Kirby argued that poverty wasn’t simply an economic issue but a fundamental human rights matter that was holding people back from participating in democracy. Read the full piece on The Point: https://sbrew.link/FLYSzBP4
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Experts say lawsuit is extremely weak and unlikely to succeed… www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...