Delighted to share this film clip of Hendrikus Fahik and Angelo Cardoso, two incredible artists from Suai in Timor Leste that were part of the @wantokmusik.bsky.social project Hamoris Lian Timor. Three further TL artists' albums to be released on September 18th. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Votn...

Helele- Hendrikus Fahik & Angelo Cardoso

YouTube video by Wantok Musik

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Delighted to share this film clip of Hendrikus Fahik and Angelo Cardoso, two incredible artists from Suai in Timor Leste that were part of the @wantokmusik.bsky.social project Hamoris Lian Timor. Three further TL artists' albums to be released on September 18th. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Votn...

All hail TISM

Sr Lorraine Garasu leads an organisation that operates just under 50 safe houses for women fleeing violence in Bougainville, and provides back up services to support these people. She is a legend. She needs some help right now. If you can, please assist. www.postcourier.com.pg/bougainville...

Bougainville Peace Advocate Sr Lorraine Garasu appeals for urgent medical assistance

A prominent Bougainville peace advocate and founder of the Nazareth Centre for Rehabilitation (NCR), Sr Lorraine Garasu, is appealing for urgent financial support to cover critical medical treatment i...

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Australia Institute research shows overwhelming support for a 25% tax on gas exports, which could raise an estimated $17 billion a year. Join more than 70,000 people have also joined the call for a national plebiscite! ✍️ Sign the petition! ⤵️ https://theaus.in/4gPKTr5

Ive donated to this and I urge you to do the same. For many many good reasons. @admorgan.bsky.social is grouse. www.dryjuly.com/users/anthon...

Duty calls.

Vale Barry Dickens. Here is a fine example of his work. (you can read this as a one off even is not a subscriber( www.smh.com.au/entertainmen...

The joys and despair of Melbourne public transport

What's it like roaming Melbourne on public transport?

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Heading home from the four week Meri Singsing Project in Bougainville. Amazing project writing and recording with uniquely talented Melanesian women from all around the Autonomous Region of Bougainville. @wantokmusik.bsky.social

The Autonomous Region of Bougainville is seeking independence from Papua New Guinea. In order to achieve this they need 75% of PNG’s parliament to vote in favour of them seceding. When called to vote in a referendum in 2019 97% of Bougainvilleans voted in favour of independence.

Gina Rinehart, daughter of blue asbestos, keeps backing complete losers. This is the best take away from last weeks press club speech. Her vroom was littered all the way through it.

Frank Yamma Barunga Festival @wantokmusik.bsky.social

Big kudos to our local refugee action group. This is “kind” Australia in action. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

The Afghan family who are safe at last and full of hope, thanks to an Australia Pauline Hanson will never know

In International Refugee Week, two speeches paint starkly different visions of the country

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Off to Bougainville for a month of recording women’s songs for the @wantokmusik.bsky.social Meri Singsing Strong Project. Fascinating time to be working in what could potentially be the newest nation on the planet.

At least the choice should be clear-she is a self declared racist and flat earther. The decision resides with the electorate now www.theage.com.au/politics/fed...

‘We must be monocultural’: Hanson demands end to multiculturalism, calls climate change a hoax

The One Nation leader described four of Australia’s closest allied nations as “absolute s-holes” because of their immigration and crime issues.

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England fans chanting at the World Cup: “He’s fat, with piles, he’s in the Epstein Files, Trump the cunt, Trump the cuuuuuunt!”

England fans chanting at the World Cup: “He’s fat, with piles, he’s in the Epstein Files, Trump the cunt, Trump the cuuunt”

"The Socceroos are the best representation right now of what Australia is" - Defender Jason Geria.

In a world of Trump and Hanson, this from rural Ermera, Timor Leste on the school wall

astonishing story, heartbreaking groundbreaking www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/i-...

‘I know that I’m gay’: Former NRL enforcer Kane Evans comes out in emotional interview

The ex-Roosters, Parramatta and Fiji star has detailed his battles with alcohol and substance addiction and mental health while wrestling with his sexuality.

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“Australia had not intended to elect a Barnaby Joyce One Nation government. Like many national catastrophes, it began as a joke that wandered too far unattended.” By @lachiemc64.bsky.social (Link to the article is in the replies below).

"I think mainstream media has to collect people in each seat in play to tell them what is happening when and where, and maybe even record vision and sound. (One Nation plans to abolish SBS and defund the ABC except for its regional operation.)" margokingston.substack.com/p/damnit-eve...

Damnit, everything old is new again

Getting my head around Season 2 of Pauline Hanson's centre stage show

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Great news for lovers of community radio. Today, UTS (in Sydney) confirmed they'll commit to ongoing funding for 2SER-FM. It's in a diminished form, so there's more work to be done, but it survives. WOO HOOO Thank you for all your support so far. Go independent media! www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06...

Sydney community radio to avoid axe under reduced capacity model

The 46-year-old Sydney community radio institution was facing closure after around half its core funding was withdrawn late last year by Macquarie University.

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A little while ago I sat down with Jeannette Lee and Geoff Travis to discuss Rough Trade Records at 50, their enthusiasm for what they do after all these years was so warm, infectious and inspiring. Features a lovely anecdote at being hugged by Mark E Smith: thequietus.com/interviews/s...

Geoff Travis & Jeannette Lee on the Strange World of Rough Trade Records | The Quietus

Everyone reading this will have their own Rough Trade history, picking out artists from their now 50 year history to create a personal radio station that’s entirely your own. Although, thanks to The S...

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In a world of crime fear mongering by the likes of the One Nations, Bec Judds, Dave Hughes, Jess Wilsons of the world , the 4 Corners 'Brutal Force' series is timely and concerning. Good policing (there are many examples) is important. Thuggery needs to be called out. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06...

Police unlawfully arrested this man, broke his ribs, then charged him with assault

After fracturing about a dozen of a man's ribs and puncturing his lung, police officers discussed how to explain what happened to him.

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Male peacock spiders sport colorful, hinged abdominal flaps covered in microscopic, light-refracting scales (displaying vibrant blues, reds, and greens) If the female is unimpressed by the dance, she may eat the male. IG: flynn_prall Macro Photographer, Australia

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Journey Home, David Gulpilil is like a grassroots state funeral that you have been privileged enough to be given a front row seat for. You'll rarely get to see ceremony like this. The extended family take their 5 star acclaimed actor father and countryman back home. www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/mov...

Watch Journey Home, David Gulpilil

Watch Journey Home, David Gulpilil for free with SBS On Demand, your ultimate destination for diverse entertainment. Stream now!

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It’s truly astonishing to see how comprehensively the US government is tearing down every part of the system that has made it up until now a world-leading power in science, research, and technological development. The entire world will suffer from this wanton destruction.

Dan Vergano@danvergano.bsky.social · 2mo ago

White House proposes new rules giving political appointees final approval of research grants These proposed Office of Management and Budget regulations would render the federal research grant review process opaque www.scientificamerican.com/article/whit...