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@GeoffHutchison

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Writer. Docker supporter. Barracks for good hearts.

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@GeoffHutchison
Geoff Hutchison
2 months
Tonight @abc730 showcased Marjorie Taylor Greene. Inviting the mad political fringe into the tent and validating it. As a former reporter on that flagship programme, I want better judgement from the National Broadcaster in dangerous political times.
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Geoff Hutchison
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Dear #abc730 I turned on tonight to watch your reporting of the #GladysBerejiklian saga, not to have you subcontract the story out. If I want Caroline Overington’s opinion I’ll buy The Australian.
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6 years
My Mum died today. Hug yours.
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Geoff Hutchison
4 years
Can we stop sneering at the Vics and instead wish them well in these worrying times? #COVID19Vic @abcperth
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Geoff Hutchison
3 months
The ABC continues to hand itself into the police whenever those Murdoch toadies scream and point and jeer. Pathetic. It's the ABC Managers who need to be "counselled" - for failing to support @latingle and her right to speak freely.
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Geoff Hutchison
2 years
Today was bittersweet. After 16 years and endless words, I’ve decided to step away from the microphone at @abcperth Thank you so much for telling me your stories. What a privilege it has been. Note: Black and white filter used to exaggerate journalistic integrity.
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Geoff Hutchison
2 years
Time for the #ABC to be taken quietly by the hand and reassured it no longer need be terrified of those who have held it captive. Reckon Stockholm syndrome was very much on display during the campaign and again last night. #ausvotes #auspol #election @abcperth
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Geoff Hutchison
3 years
Goodbye dear @Russell_Woolf A friend to all he met. @abcperth
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Geoff Hutchison
3 years
@piersmorgan What a hilarious "what about me" dick you are.
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Geoff Hutchison
3 years
Thank you all for your kind words today. Appreciated and humbling And this is a @Russell_Woolf moment to be treasured and held onto forever. Love this life, don't wait til the next one comes. @abcperth
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Geoff Hutchison
2 months
This is what happened a day after Adam Simpson dared chip The Harley Norman Daily for its intrusive, sensationalist coverage. Sneering, insulting, media bullying at its worst. What tripe. @WestCoastEagles @freodockers
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Geoff Hutchison
5 months
Today I expunged the West Australian newspaper from my social media feeds. It offers no insight. No curiosity . Just a jaundiced agenda of moneyed self interest and retributional journalism.
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@GeoffHutchison
Geoff Hutchison
3 years
Instead of sneering at West Australians experiencing rare first hand exposure to covid ... or demonising a French backpacker who has actually been in Australia since January of 2020 ... why not, wrap up a small amount of compassion and share it freely this Christmas. @abcperth
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Geoff Hutchison
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To the fella at Dan Murphy's in South Freo checking vaccination certificates ... thanks for your great courtesy, encouragement and endless patience with difficult customers. Great work. Folks, be kind to all in hospo and retail. @abcperth
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Geoff Hutchison
3 months
Simon Benson is playing a small but significant role in the destruction of journalistic integrity. One poll at a time. #newspoll
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Geoff Hutchison
4 years
In a time of crisis, a commercial breakfast show invites a racist on to say racist things. She duly delivers. They then repeat her racist views and ask the audience what do you think of these views? I think, they are complicit in the erosion of public trust in media. @abcperth
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Geoff Hutchison
3 years
Good morning. A very good morning. @abcperth
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Geoff Hutchison
3 years
Dear @WA_Police We scrutinise what you do. We judge your decisions with the benefit of hindsight and we question (as we should) the manner in which you wield power or enforce the law. Today we unconditionally and unreservedly thank you. @abcperth
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Geoff Hutchison
4 months
I am sorry Scott Morrison had mental health issues. I am more sorry he was such an appalling, self serving and profoundly untrustworthy Prime Minister.
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Geoff Hutchison
3 years
I hope Rafa wins both the Australian Open and the Federal Election. @abcsport @abcperth #novax
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Geoff Hutchison
2 years
Hoo Roo And thanks for everything. @abcperth
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Geoff Hutchison
3 years
The West has turned. @abcperth
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Geoff Hutchison
2 months
Absolutely correct @RonniSalt Let's get Steve Bannon on tomorrow night. And maybe Tucker's available?
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RonniSalt
2 months
An extremist lunatic, Qanon fan & violent nutcase is currently being platformed on #ABC730 Whoever made the decision to give this dangerous terrorist a second of publicly funded airtime needs to be sacked tomorrow Laura Tingle is "counselled" and they air this unhinged troll 👇🏾
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Geoff Hutchison
3 years
We. Have. Evolved. Day 1 #perthlockdown @abcperth
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Geoff Hutchison
3 years
So, that's that. Here. Gone. Quite the obligation to do right and live well and be kind and hope others feel similarly motivated. Have a good weekend. @abcperth
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Geoff Hutchison
5 years
Social media team at Courier Mail in BUNGLED attempt to score cheap points against a vastly more skilled and respected practitioner of journalism. @abcperth
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The Courier-Mail
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Chief political correspondent for the ABC tells Twitter user to “go f**k yourself” after they question the balance of the national broadcaster
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Geoff Hutchison
3 years
Mark McGowan doesn’t have to quarantine when he gets home from his Sydney court appearance. That he intends to, suggests not higher principle, but a bloke desperate to spend a week on the sofa, in his undies, eating cheezels and watching old eps of Outback Truckers. @abcperth
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Geoff Hutchison
1 year
In recent times I have felt the need to remind anyone who cares … that The West, Gina Rinehart, Kerry Stokes and all their friends and acolytes, in no way represent me as a West Australian or reflect how I see the world and my place in it. I can’t of course speak for others.
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Geoff Hutchison
3 years
On today's radio evidence - almost wall to wall opinion from listeners - @westaustralian has misjudged frustration as broad sentiment. Yes there is disappointment and anger, but also a deep well of faithful support underpinning the McGowan response. Like it or not. @abcperth
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Geoff Hutchison
3 years
Hi Australia, WA here. You doing anything on March 3rd? Would you like to come over? Or we could come to yours? @abcperth
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Geoff Hutchison
2 years
Familiar complaint ... But reckon most footy fans around the country are really tired of Fox Footy commentary teams displaying their lazy, cheerleading for Victorian teams. #foreverfreo #AFLDogsFreo
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Geoff Hutchison
3 years
Excellent police work is not a miracle. It is excellent police work. @abcperth
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Geoff Hutchison
4 years
Dear #qantas it's about time you valued the national broadcaster and made @abcnews the channel of choice in your lounges. @abcperth
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4 years
Here's me. "Sky News is utterly unhinged, extraordinarily dangerous"
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Geoff Hutchison
4 years
Thirteen years gone, but ever present in heads and hearts. Our mate Matt Price. ⁦ @abcperth
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Geoff Hutchison
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To unsure or No leaning voters. Most of you aren’t cookers, or neo Nazis or racists and I reckon you do have some faith in democracy and government making decisions on behalf of the community … So don’t side with that crowd. Vote #yes instead. Help build hope, not regret.
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Geoff Hutchison
3 years
Just one thing ... Dear @MarkMcGowanMP , if I am twice vaccinated and boosted and then produce a negative test before I fly ... what risk do I pose to your citizens? All good reasons welcome. @abcperth
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Geoff Hutchison
2 years
Be outraged. Art matters. @abcperth
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Geoff Hutchison
1 year
James Brayshaw declares "Lions fans nervous" and ten seconds later they extend the lead to 36 points. Who are these idiot circus spruikers? And why do they have so little regard for their audience? #AFLLionsPies
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Geoff Hutchison
4 years
Malicious intent, empty of conscience. The very template of a News Corp columnist. @abcperth Miranda Devine apologises for tweets ahead of defamation settlement
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Geoff Hutchison
5 years
Nat Fyfe. You Bloody. Beauty. #Brownlow @freodockers #foreverfreo
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Geoff Hutchison
4 years
Why did so much of the media reporting of the "newer faster" #NBN - read like a government press release today? @abcperth
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Geoff Hutchison
9 months
Hey @BasilZempilas I'm not in this space much anymore, but I really think you should change your mind about closing a space where women could feel safe. This is not about shaming or sneering at you. Please just change your mind.
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Geoff Hutchison
6 years
Dear @CricketAus You’ve brought bookmakers into our grounds; legitimised a culture of poor sportsmanship and sold whatever credibility you had for the next dollar. The ABC remains a more honorable custodian of this great game than you will ever be. @abcperth @abcnews
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Geoff Lemon Sport
6 years
If CA strips the cricket off ABC radio after 80 years there will be an absolute bloody riot.
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Geoff Hutchison
4 years
We're going into lockdown for a week. Hospitality closes. No school tomorrow. Mask wearing outside mandatory. Be stoic. Stay calm. Let's do what we must West Australians. #COVID19 @MarkMcGowanMP @abcperth
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Geoff Hutchison
2 years
This #federalelection is also crucial to the future and integrity of journalism in Australia. We are meant to serve the public interest not the partisan interest. People are increasingly infuriated by us for refusing to recognise the difference. #auspol @abcperth #
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Geoff Hutchison
1 year
I turned 60 today. As easily amused now as I was then. That's how lucky I have been.
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Geoff Hutchison
4 years
@realDonaldTrump Historians will ponder whether this was written in crayon on the kitchen floor.
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Geoff Hutchison
6 years
To those I know to those I don’t, thank you so very much for your kind words of condolence and fond reminiscences of your own Mums. I’m only experiencing that which many of you already have - and if it flicks a light of warm memory then we all bask in it. Thanks again.
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Geoff Hutchison
3 years
Because I still check in with QR codes ... WA Health has confirmed I was in a covid area of concern - (seeing Dune at Raine Square.) Asked to test. Incredibly easy and convenient. Stay in tonight. Expect good news tomoz. Keep doing the right thing. #GetVaccinatedNow @abcperth
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Geoff Hutchison
4 years
Whoever I am, heathen, skeptic, barbarian, agnostic, secularist, humanist whatever, I will not tonight be paying much attention to those who claim to be God’s representatives on Earth. @abcperth
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Geoff Hutchison
6 years
Sky News is not sorry. This is what it does for a living.
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Sky News Australia
6 years
Sky News wishes to apologise to Senator @sarahinthesen8 for broadcasting appalling comments by Senator @DavidLeyonhjelm earlier today, and for highlighting them in an on-screen strap. A producer has been suspended pending an internal investigation.
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Geoff Hutchison
4 years
Relieved today to finally reveal that young Hugh was diagnosed with and has since recovered from ...Covid 19 in Istanbul. He is quite well and tells me he no longer wears a bell. Just a reminder to our @abcperth audience that most people will shake this off. (Sighs deeply.)
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Geoff Hutchison
2 years
The message to #ScottMorrison from WA voters … appears to be that they don’t live in caves, nor do they much like Clive. #auspol #ausvotes @abcperth
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Geoff Hutchison
5 years
Farewell and thanks Milo for 16 years of love. And to vet Dr John for his compassion. ⁦ @abcperth
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Geoff Hutchison
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Brian Taylor. "Good travelling side Collingwood." Encapsulates everything the rest of the country hates about the AFL and its media partners. #AFLSwansPies
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Geoff Hutchison
6 years
Role model citizen punches kid in face and everyone lines up to give him a character reference. #AFLEaglesFreo
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Geoff Hutchison
2 years
To all Australian media, notably the Harvey Norman Dailies … You completely misread voter intent at yet another election … Stop trying to manipulate outcomes. Report news. Prioritise fact checking over opinion Pursue truth. Or die an unmourned death. #Vicvotes22 @abcperth
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Geoff Hutchison
2 years
How can the #AFL be so progressive and encouraging and still be in the thrall of gambling companies? They are truly shaking hands with the devil and we should protest it. Weak. #Brownlow @abcperth
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Geoff Hutchison
5 years
Dear bank wanting to charge my really quite dead Mum an account fee of $30 on her 0.00 balance and now warn me of a late payment fee - how about I call you on Monday and we have a little chat? @abcperth
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Geoff Hutchison
2 years
Beyond the sad and enduring legacy, there is really nothing else I want or need to know about Shane Warne’s death or his family’s grief. Enough now. @abcperth
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Geoff Hutchison
6 years
@realDonaldTrump @FoxNews Mr President, this is smocking!
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Geoff Hutchison
2 years
Let tomorrow be the last January 26 #AustraliaDay Nothing to lose. Nothing to fear. Everything to gain. Let's tell the true story of Us. #changethedate
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Geoff Hutchison
3 years
Measured. Meticulous. And in the public interest. #4Corners @abcperth
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Geoff Hutchison
1 year
Proud to moderate a forum on the #VoiceToParliament in Freo this week. A full house heard myths debunked and a compelling argument in support of the YES case. Nothing to fear and everything to gain. Let’s be a better Australia and back our First Nations people. @abcperth
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Thanks to the millions of Australians who voted #yes and wanted better. We owe it to First Nations people to continue to move forward together.
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Geoff Hutchison
2 years
Father and son just rode past my place. Kid about ten, trailing one bike length behind, suddenly calls out. “I love you Dad.” He shouts back. “Love you too, mate.” Great to hear both the power of words to encourage and the willingness to express them. @abcperth
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Geoff Hutchison
2 years
Spoke up about the McGowan government seemingly more concerned with broken basins than broken kids - and a minister who repeatedly tries to explain its not easy to retrofit our hottest prison with air conditioning. How about giving it a try. Give a damn. @abcperth #banksiahill
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Geoff Hutchison
5 years
You don’t have to like journalists. I get that ... But I implore you to defend #righttoknow from those who wish to keep it from you.
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Geoff Hutchison
2 years
For those of us lucky enough to live lives of privilege in this country, has there been a more compelling argument put forward in this campaign? What’s better for us is not always what’s better for me. #auspol #AusVotes2022 @abcperth
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Geoff Hutchison
5 years
To those, piling on @freodockers and wanting to reaffirm how shit we are - or how stupid fans are - for supporting the club ... Shut up. We love them. For all the flaws. Jog on. (as the youngsters say.) #foreverfreo
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Geoff Hutchison
2 years
I have spent the past two months emptying my head of the 24 hour news cycle and the world of reactive opinions and views of which I was part. And I have found space and room to read and consider, stare into space or ignore. It is exhilarating and strongly recommended. @abcperth
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Geoff Hutchison
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No WA Liberal voted for Julie Bishop other than @JulieBishopMP . Take a long look at the list of members who supported Peter Dutton. On Monday let all of them explain why. Nice work @westaustralian @abcperth
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Jessica Strutt
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HOW YOUR WA FEDERAL LIBERAL MPs VOTED IN THE LEADERSHIP BALLOTS. Might assist you as we head towards the next Federal poll. Courtesy today’s ⁦ @westaustralian
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Geoff Hutchison
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@westaustralian The children of the boomer generation are putting in many more hours of unpaid overtime than their parents ever did. And working on weekends. And often with insecure short term contracts. The premise of the story is nonsense, but the agenda is clear.
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Geoff Hutchison
3 years
After talking to a statewide audience today, I genuinely believe that arguments to retain #AustraliaDay on Jan 26 are running out of steam. I reckon more and more people are being drawn to something better and more truthful. Let's call it the real story of us. @abcperth
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Geoff Hutchison
8 years
Our dear friend and colleague - Eoin Cameron has passed away. We mourn, but it's important we laugh and love and remember. @720perth
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Geoff Hutchison
1 year
I believe in the intent of the #VoiceToParliament and I think most Australians will endorse it. Voting #Yes will provide hope and opportunity. The promise of something better. Voting No is to do nothing, believe in nothing and not even want to try.
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Geoff Hutchison
4 years
America talks so loudly, consumes so hungrily, shoots so recklessly and prays so fervently, you have to wonder if it has any capacity to even hear the cries of its aching heart. @abcperth
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Geoff Hutchison
3 years
I've been at the microphone for 15 years this month. Thanks for your forbearance. There's still a bit left. Enjoy your weekend. @abcperth
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Geoff Hutchison
1 year
Robodebt is the story of the week. A planned and vindictive attack on the poor. But Labor's super changes? Sure, let's call that class war. A pissant performance by most Australian media. Lazy apologists. As ever. @abcperth
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WA may be isolated from the rest of the country, but we do watch the #AO2022 at the best time. Na na na na na etc … @abcperth #Nadal #Medvedev
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Geoff Hutchison
2 years
Reckon @MarkHoward03 is the most natural, engaging on ground interviewer in Oz sports media. Great stuff tonight. #BBLFinals @ScorchersBBL @FoxCricket @abcperth
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Geoff Hutchison
7 years
PM went to the footy. He hugged his grandkid and had a beer. Quoting contrived outrage from Facebook critics is not journalism. @abcperth
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Geoff Hutchison
2 years
What a pleasure chatting to the supremely talented @shaunmicallef An even greater pleasure thinking, Wow, his hair is whiter than mine. @abcperth
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This is Pat. For the first time in my life she wasn’t here today for #MothersDay I’d still like you to meet her. @abcperth
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Geoff Hutchison
6 years
My Mum was great. So is yours. Thank you for the indulgence.
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Geoff Hutchison
4 years
Lot of us 1970s kids aren't laughing much tonight. #timbrooketaylor
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Geoff Hutchison
4 years
Dear @CricketAus I know the lady who has a key to a brilliant 1.6 billion dollar stadium in covid free WA. It might also be one of the only places we can win a test against India. Whaddya reckon? Call below for details. @WACA_Cricket @abcperth
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Geoff Hutchison
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Humming with purple pride. Thanks for joining me on the wireless this week. Enjoy your weekend. #foreverfreo @freodockers @abcperth
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Geoff Hutchison
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And finally …in the Senate race in WA Legalise Cannabis Australia with 3.8% of the vote … finished ahead of Pauline Hanson's One Nation with 3.2% of the vote. The times they are a changin’ Good night. #ausvotes #auspol @abcperth
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3 years
Hilarious until you realise The West has unwittingly revealed that @MarkMcGowanMP had to be re-elected repeatedly to make the joke. @abcperth
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Geoff Hutchison
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What is the justification, the logic, the community benefit ... in putting Willie Rioli (or anyone) before the courts on a possession of marijuana charge? Demeaning, archaic and self defeating. @abcperth @WestCoastEagles
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It's goodbye and good riddance to #kingleopold ... our East Kimberley ranges are now the Wunaamin Miliwundi Ranges, a combination of the Ngarinyin and Bunuba traditional names for the area. Onya @benwyatt @abcperth
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Geoff Hutchison
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Mark McGowan went to Gage Roads on Friday night. It's been revealed as an exposure site. Whatever you think of his current decision making, I reckon he'd earnt a quiet uncomplicated covid free beer. @abcperth
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Geoff Hutchison
2 years
Absolutely unbelievable finish @ScorchersBBL #BBLFinal Congratulations champs. Brilliant effort by the Heat. Hope they get an apology from the Harvey Norman Daily for that ungracious nonsense. @abcperth
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Geoff Hutchison
2 years
Probably my last Prime Ministerial interview. Unless I become one and have to give loads of them. @AlboMP @abcperth
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Geoff Hutchison
5 years
@ABCthedrum @nicheholas And you Sir are profiteering from being a David Byrne look a like and refusing to acknowledge it.
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Geoff Hutchison
2 years
I got a free flu shot today. You can too. And that's how lucky we are in this country. @abcperth
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