Yvonne Stone
@yvonnestone.bsky.social
Cat lover, gym-goer, socially progressive … quite partial to wine
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Fuck. No. The greatest human being to ever live.
Was thinking about Steel Magnolias when the director shouted at her in front of everyone and told her she couldn’t act and had no idea why they’d hired her she said “Because I’m Dolly Parton, and they hired you to make me look like I can act.”
Was thinking about Steel Magnolias when the director shouted at her in front of everyone and told her she couldn’t act and had no idea why they’d hired her she said “Because I’m Dolly Parton, and they hired you to make me look like I can act.”
August 25, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Fuck. No. The greatest human being to ever live.
Was thinking about Steel Magnolias when the director shouted at her in front of everyone and told her she couldn’t act and had no idea why they’d hired her she said “Because I’m Dolly Parton, and they hired you to make me look like I can act.”
Was thinking about Steel Magnolias when the director shouted at her in front of everyone and told her she couldn’t act and had no idea why they’d hired her she said “Because I’m Dolly Parton, and they hired you to make me look like I can act.”
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Yes, when we see people exercising their democratic right to protest, we immediately think "North Korea" too.
August 14, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Yes, when we see people exercising their democratic right to protest, we immediately think "North Korea" too.
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Very interesting article. It is Gen X that is driving the ON vote and the reasons why are outlined very well in this article. Education levels play a role, but it's more complex than that. The grievance of a generation ignored and left behind. Racism is also in the mix because it is ON. #auspol
The half-empty hall: why Gen X broke Australian politics
One Nation’s rise is being driven by economically stranded Gen X voters in outer suburbs and regions, not the racial and culture-war constituency Pauline Hanson keeps trying to address.
pearlsandirritations.com
July 23, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Very interesting article. It is Gen X that is driving the ON vote and the reasons why are outlined very well in this article. Education levels play a role, but it's more complex than that. The grievance of a generation ignored and left behind. Racism is also in the mix because it is ON. #auspol
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Larry laid his mouse in front of the press to be photographed.
Lest you ask, this is a real photograph via the Press Association.
Lest you ask, this is a real photograph via the Press Association.
July 22, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Larry laid his mouse in front of the press to be photographed.
Lest you ask, this is a real photograph via the Press Association.
Lest you ask, this is a real photograph via the Press Association.
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July 22, 2026 at 2:58 AM
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"You don’t have to watch everything. Protecting your peace online is an act of self-care, not a state of denial.
Learn how to filter your feeds and safeguard your mental space ⬇️
theconversation.com/how-to-avoid..."
Learn how to filter your feeds and safeguard your mental space ⬇️
theconversation.com/how-to-avoid..."
July 6, 2026 at 1:02 AM
"You don’t have to watch everything. Protecting your peace online is an act of self-care, not a state of denial.
Learn how to filter your feeds and safeguard your mental space ⬇️
theconversation.com/how-to-avoid..."
Learn how to filter your feeds and safeguard your mental space ⬇️
theconversation.com/how-to-avoid..."
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Baffle no more.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
June 29, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Baffle no more.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
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The World Cup is proof that if not for our leaders, the vast majority of the world's people would get along just fine.
June 25, 2026 at 1:45 PM
The World Cup is proof that if not for our leaders, the vast majority of the world's people would get along just fine.
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“I agree with Angus. This monoculture stuff is just nonsense. We should be focusing on Australian values”
“What are they though Jillian?”
“The value of my share portfolio, the value of my properties, and the value of my family trust. I thought that would have been obvious”
“What are they though Jillian?”
“The value of my share portfolio, the value of my properties, and the value of my family trust. I thought that would have been obvious”
June 24, 2026 at 11:36 PM
“I agree with Angus. This monoculture stuff is just nonsense. We should be focusing on Australian values”
“What are they though Jillian?”
“The value of my share portfolio, the value of my properties, and the value of my family trust. I thought that would have been obvious”
“What are they though Jillian?”
“The value of my share portfolio, the value of my properties, and the value of my family trust. I thought that would have been obvious”
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#BarnabyJoyce reacts with disbelief & shock hearing #PaulineHanson verbally abusing #SarahMartin calling her “a trashy Journalist.” BL FACEPALM acute overwhelming shame, embarrassment & exasperation. Attempting to block out the reality of what he’s seeing & hearing .
June 19, 2026 at 2:36 AM
#BarnabyJoyce reacts with disbelief & shock hearing #PaulineHanson verbally abusing #SarahMartin calling her “a trashy Journalist.” BL FACEPALM acute overwhelming shame, embarrassment & exasperation. Attempting to block out the reality of what he’s seeing & hearing .
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As One Nations surges in the polls, I’m so heartened by Australia’s love for Nestory Irankunda | Bertin Huynh
As One Nations surges in the polls, I’m so heartened by Australia’s love for Nestory Irankunda | Bertin Huynh
We must remember he’s only 20 years told. It’s unfair to place the fate of multiculturalism on his shoulders
The last time I wrote about refugees, I kept getting a certain type of comment. That people like my parents were the right kind of refugee. The good ones. Deserving of a place in Australia.
On Sunday, as I watched Australia play Turkey in the World Cup among a crowd gathered in Melbourne’s Federation Square, I wondered if the same standard would be applied. Then Nestory Irankunda scored the first of two world-class goals. Turkey, despite having possession of the ball for most of the match, lost. The crowd went wild. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
June 16, 2026 at 4:18 AM
As One Nations surges in the polls, I’m so heartened by Australia’s love for Nestory Irankunda | Bertin Huynh
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The struggle is real
June 8, 2026 at 11:53 PM
The struggle is real
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And we shouldn't overlook the fact that many of the people making editorial decisions and senior reporters are themselves benefitting from these tax breaks.
For some reason they're allowed to dictate the coverage despite their conflict of interest.
For some reason they're allowed to dictate the coverage despite their conflict of interest.
Opinion | For the media, anecdotes always trump data — especially when it comes to campaigning against reforms that might hurt its elderly consumers, writes Bernard Keane. www.crikey.com.au/2026/05/21/m...
Geriatric media searches for young investors to prop up boomer privilege
The media's campaign against the government's tax changes relies heavily on anecdotes. And there's no better source of anecdotes than young investors whingeing about change.
www.crikey.com.au
May 21, 2026 at 3:22 AM
And we shouldn't overlook the fact that many of the people making editorial decisions and senior reporters are themselves benefitting from these tax breaks.
For some reason they're allowed to dictate the coverage despite their conflict of interest.
For some reason they're allowed to dictate the coverage despite their conflict of interest.
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Plaything.
My @smh cartoon.
My @smh cartoon.
April 30, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Plaything.
My @smh cartoon.
My @smh cartoon.
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Everyone needs to stop what they’re doing and watch this video.
“It seems like there’s a lack of diversity here today, and it’s mostly people who look like you and me, and I just…?”
This lady’s response is🔥
“It seems like there’s a lack of diversity here today, and it’s mostly people who look like you and me, and I just…?”
This lady’s response is🔥
March 29, 2026 at 11:43 PM
Everyone needs to stop what they’re doing and watch this video.
“It seems like there’s a lack of diversity here today, and it’s mostly people who look like you and me, and I just…?”
This lady’s response is🔥
“It seems like there’s a lack of diversity here today, and it’s mostly people who look like you and me, and I just…?”
This lady’s response is🔥
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The Commonwealth and State Governments are working together.
Meanwhile, the Federal Liberal Party is deliberately leaving words out to try and fearmonger and make cheap political points.
Australians deserve better.
Meanwhile, the Federal Liberal Party is deliberately leaving words out to try and fearmonger and make cheap political points.
Australians deserve better.
March 24, 2026 at 10:07 PM
The Commonwealth and State Governments are working together.
Meanwhile, the Federal Liberal Party is deliberately leaving words out to try and fearmonger and make cheap political points.
Australians deserve better.
Meanwhile, the Federal Liberal Party is deliberately leaving words out to try and fearmonger and make cheap political points.
Australians deserve better.
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Party trick.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
March 16, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Party trick.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.