Ah I see it's time for the Americans - who have mass shootings daily - to tell us Australians that we should have access to guns and repeal our strict gun laws, since we had a tragic incident involving a man with a knife.
Kindly go fuck yourselves.
I'm in a blocking mood - there's no argument worth having about this.
You are wrong. We like not having guns.
We don't need to rise up against the govt - we vote them out.
Our kids can go to school and all they have to worry about is that their sandwiches don't get soggy.
Every now and then you meet an Australian guy who talks with a sort of British but not quite accent and there's literally no real explanation for it other than they're a bit weird.
We see you over there. We feel sorry for you.
You really need to sort your own shit out.
We are working on dealing with ours. In our free, democratic way.
A former AFL champion and the brother of Matildas captain Sam Kerr inflicted “terrifying” acts of violence against his former partner, including cutting her bed in half with a chainsaw, a court has been told. MORE 👉
“So Nanna tell us about when Australia became a Republic.”
“Well one of our Greatest Heroes Sam Kerr was charged for calling a stupid white bastard a “stupid white bastard” & we all just went well fuck it - we’re done.”
#IConKerr
Compare the Pair
Barnaby Joyce - drunk, belligerent, inert - gets a “mental health break”, still MP, no other consequences
Sam Kerr - states the obvious, charged, captaincy thrown into question
Caulfield South is a small suburb in the south east of Melbourne. Our state electorate is Caulfield. Our state MP is David Southwick (Liberal). David (or his social media team) creates fake accounts on Facebook to post his propaganda.
I don’t fucking believe this but the tradie just knocked on my door to tell me that he’s installed the replacement oven - in the wrong house down the street.
I literally have no words at this point.
Content Warning: Death, Grief
The last time I saw my Mum in person, February 2004. On the Glenelg foreshore where her father proposed to her mother. She was 53, I was 32.
That week was the last time I would see either of my parents again.
My friend Emma just wrote this thoughtful response to an ad in which a family on a 2 acre property, 3 bedroom house with pool were offering a rent-free granny flat in exchange for at least 4 hours maintenance work 6 days a week.
As a single parent I've been forced to deal with Services Australia for a few years in all it's various demonic manifestations, but it took until today to finally break me.
Well I think we can safely say that my second appointment with the Job “Service Provider” did not go well.
First Mr Happy at reception asked me some personal questions in the waiting area that I was reluctant to answer, given that I was surrounded by strangers.
Christmas is a time of giving. I had the pleasure of joining
@billcrewsfdn
and Premier
@ChrisMinnsMP
today to serve a delicious lunch for those in need at the Exodus Foundation.
Merry Christmas, Australia.
@SouthwickMP
You have acted disgracefully in this manner and should be ashamed. I allowed you to be a part of a community and you contributed nothing, but tried to deceive your constituents. Disgraceful.
Popped into the local IGA for a couple of things, was wearing a mask. Unmasked mother clutched her two unmasked children and dragged them into an aisle to avoid me.
Lady - I’m not part of the problem.
As a single parent I've been forced to deal with Services Australia for a few years in all it's various demonic manifestations, but it took until today to finally break me.
Despite the assistance of
@zdaniel
's office, a booked phone appointment AND a reminder from Services Australia of the appointment day & time - it's been half an hour and I have received no notifications or phone calls from Services Australia.
Just as I predicted.
As a single parent I've been forced to deal with Services Australia for a few years in all it's various demonic manifestations, but it took until today to finally break me.
I won. Going to Victoria State finals in July.
Got a silver though - no one has managed a gold.
Technique outstanding - need to practice more under pressure.
"You have a letter in your myGov Inbox."
Tries to exhale.
It's in regards to my Carer application.
THEY ARE ASKING FOR THE 13 PAGE DOCUMENT I UPLOADED ON NOVEMBER 1.
I JUST LOGGED IN AND IT IS RIGHT THERE.
UPLOADED 1 Nov 2023 (3:19 PM).
I CLICK. IT'S FINE.
Friend who does some Uber driving messaged me to tell me the most unusual sight he’s seen so far while driving - a completely naked man in Chapel st - who despite being naked in about 4°C at 2am - was wearing a mask on his face.
Victorians - still safety conscious!
Holy shit.
They’ve called already.
A very sympathetic person called to tell me they’ve granted me an exemption from Mutual Obligations while my Carers claim is being processed.
Because someone from my MPs office contacted them.
Oh I love this on the edge of total anxiety unplanned random situation for me today.
Which of my current 4 issues could this relate to - or is it a new one?
And this my friends, is why we have so many women being killed. Disrespect for women is a key driver of violence against women. When men in power demean women it normalises this behaviour.
Labor to announce all kids must be in bed by 7:30pm on school nights, maybe up to 9pm on weekends and holidays, but don't push it, Mummy and Daddy MPs are tired.
I am told that I can't make an appointment, but I can at the end of my phone appointment, make an in person appointment. With them. In the office I'm currently sitting in.
At this point I feel like I'm in a Monty Python sketch.
THIS DAMN DOG WHO I HAVE CUDDLED FOR TWO NIGHTS AND TWO DAYS, SILENTLY SOBBING INTO HIS FUR SINCE I THOUGHT I WAS LOSING HIM HAS JUST WOLFED DOWN A BOWL OF FOOD & RUN AROUND THE BACKYARD
Received a wonderful gift today from a lovely person ❤️
Hand knitted jumper in Japanese yarn - 45% silk 45% kid mohair 10% lambs wool (for my wool nerd friends).
Anyway not taking it off until summer.
What I didn't expect from my tribunal hearing was a chance to tell my history with Centrelink, and receive understanding, solidarity and compassion, a promise to find a legal solution, and if that's impossible - another direction to pursue for justice.
Authorities warn it's highly likely there'll be more cases of coronavirus, but say Australia is well prepared to deal with an outbreak.
@cokeefe9
@ebonycavallaro
#9News
Opposition Leader
#PeterDutton
says violence against women in Australia “is getting worse”. He blames, in part, computer games “young boys are playing.” He would support a Royal Commission “or anything” to make it better.
#insiders
#BREAKING
🚨 Fatima Payman has been SUSPENDED INDEFINITELY from the Labor caucus by Anthony Albanese, hours after she said she was prepared to cross the floor again
6 News understands Payman is upset at not being allowed to vote her conscience
#6NewsAU
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The thing that I suddenly love about this cake is that the Teen - who has not eaten my baked goodies since he developed anorexia - loves this cake. He's had two slices already - which is more cake than he's had in two years.
I had a little cry in my friends car afterwards from pure frustration. I despise being in the system through sheer necessity, the humiliation and obtuseness of it breaks you down eventually.
Have to attend a hearing at VCAT today with my first slumlord here and I’m anxious and furious at the same time.
Not one repair was made in the 6 years I lived there, despite promises.
But I was powerless as a single parent & no rental history in the country.
Would you like to know what kind of man
@RobertArnol
is?
He is a man who wipes the tears from the face of a friend who cries.
And says it’s ok.
I love him for that.
And in case you were wondering yes he was a bit hot but there’s no way I could ever trust him to put his equipment in the correct recess after this morning’s shenanigans.
For good reasons, many of us are disillusioned with politics.
But can I tell you that I have already been contacted by Zoe Daniel MP's staff this morning to let me know they are draughting a letter, and to ask me if it's ok to include my story.
Support and action.
For the last several weeks a gorgeous friend has been turning up on Monday & Tuesday mornings to take the Teen to school and it’s had such a positive impact on battling his school refusal 😭
#grateful