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Ty Mick
@tymick.bsky.social
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Learner, politics follower. Opinions my own and I’m happy to change them as I learn more. I’m not angry, just disappointed.
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LNP alternative: more gas & coal. And the farmers opposing this will be first in line with hands out when climate bites them on the arse.
August 19, 2026 at 5:51 AM
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“The Albanese government is pouring millions of dollars into the idea. Building industry groups, think tanks, and major banks support it. And Liberal senator Andrew Bragg, the shadow minister for housing, loudly supports the idea.”

Can’t see the details for the forest of red flags.
August 14, 2026 at 10:24 PM
tymick.bsky.social
Waiting for all the sovereign chickens to start clucking about Dictator Dan taking away their freedums.

www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08...
Victoria announces poultry lockdown as bird flu cases spread
Testing confirmed a further 20 cases of H5N1avian influenza in Victoria on Friday, all in greater crested terns along the state's south-west coast.
www.abc.net.au
August 7, 2026 at 6:55 AM
tymick.bsky.social
Looks like the LNP election campaign is cranking up.
July 28, 2026 at 9:54 PM
tymick.bsky.social
Starting to make the 80’s Satanic Panic look rational by comparison. Mcarthyism alive and well.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07...
ABC rejects claims of antisemitic bias ahead of fronting royal commission
The ABC and SBS will face questioning over complaints of bias and antisemitism when executives appear at the royal commission on Thursday.
www.abc.net.au
July 8, 2026 at 11:33 AM
tymick.bsky.social
The loudest sound in the universe: the privileged, entitled class who have their privileges wound back by the minutest amount.
June 23, 2026 at 8:40 PM
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It’s profit gouging isn’t it?
June 23, 2026 at 8:35 PM
tymick.bsky.social
‘Business says’ is the new ‘Peter Dutton says’.

www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06...
Business says Labor's tax changes like a plastic surgery 'freak show'
Business has labelled Labor's proposed budget tax changes a "freak show", likening them to a celebrity who has had too much plastic surgery.
www.abc.net.au
June 19, 2026 at 6:59 AM
tymick.bsky.social
Offshoring hundreds of jobs due to “skill shortage”. Nothing at all to do with cheap overseas labour.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05...
Officeworks to offshore hundreds of jobs in search for white collar workers
The Australian office products retailer is planning to offshore hundreds of jobs to India and the Philippines, joining a growing trend of businesses hoping to find more highly-skilled white collar wor...
www.abc.net.au
May 28, 2026 at 9:43 PM
tymick.bsky.social
Astroturfing is building up steam. Looks like the one percenters are flexing.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05...
One Nation surfs wave as Labor defends budget
Before the budget, Anthony Albanese and Jim Chalmers knew they would be hit by criticism for its broken promises, but they underestimated the extent and ferocity of the backlash.
www.abc.net.au
May 21, 2026 at 8:31 PM
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Coalition ready to fight on behalf of the wealthy who may have to endure not shitting on young families.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05...
'Fewer houses, higher rents': Opposition vows to try to stop tax changes
The Coalition vows to do all it can to prevent property tax reform, which the shadow treasurer says will increase rents and make it harder for young people to buy a house.
www.abc.net.au
May 13, 2026 at 3:44 AM
tymick.bsky.social
Maybe we could do a chook raffle to support the under appreciated top tennis players in the world.

www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05...
Players raise fears of French Open boycott
The world's leading tennis players do not feel respected, Jannik Sinner says, as fears grow of the French Open being boycotted.
www.abc.net.au
May 8, 2026 at 12:09 AM
tymick.bsky.social
Exchanging fire with a navy that has been completely destroyed is quite a feat.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05...
Live: US and Iran reportedly exchange fire in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's semi-official news agency is reporting Tehran's navy has targeted three US destroyers in the Strait of Hormuz. Follow live.
www.abc.net.au
May 8, 2026 at 12:06 AM
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Quelle surprise!
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04...
'Spectacularly ill-advised': Energy giants condemn gas tax
An inquiry into the taxation of gas resources has heard from proponents for a tax, who believe Australians are being robbed of their fair share of wealth from the nation's natural resources, and oppon...
www.abc.net.au
April 22, 2026 at 11:37 AM
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Example no. 547 demonstrating that any article that has a question as a headline can be summarised as ‘No.’
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04...
Do acupuncture and herbs actually help with menopause symptoms?
Complementary therapies may help some menopausal symptoms, but more high-quality research is needed to understand how effective and safe these treatments truly are.
www.abc.net.au
April 17, 2026 at 11:45 PM
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This important point (👇) was censored (by BlueSky!) for "intolerance".

I'm putting it up again; wish me luck! To paraphrase Barry Goldwater, "Intolerance of the intolerant is no vice" ...
#Trump
April 11, 2026 at 2:07 AM
tymick.bsky.social
Socialise the costs, privatise the profits.

www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03...
Breaking: Governments announce $2b bailout for Australia's largest aluminium smelter
Rio Tinto, the federal and state governments, have struck a landmark partnership to secure a long-term future for Australia's largest aluminium smelter in central Queensland.
www.abc.net.au
March 24, 2026 at 10:08 PM
tymick.bsky.social
Must have been driving on the same cratered roads near my place.
pomarede.bsky.social Daniel Pomarède @pomarede.bsky.social · Mar 23
Curiosity: 4844th day of the mission

Image captured 6 hours ago.

Credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS

#Mars 🧪🔭
An heavily worn out wheel of the Mars rover Curiosity.
March 24, 2026 at 5:51 AM
tymick.bsky.social
Imagine the ‘Wage Inflation Spiral’ pile on if retail employees saw a pay rise even half this rate.

www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
Woolworths shares surge as food sales and profit beat expectations
Woolworths shareholders will receive an interim dividend of 45 cents per shares, up from the same time a year ago.
www.abc.net.au
February 25, 2026 at 1:56 AM
tymick.bsky.social
Really looking forward to months of “Angus Taylor says…” headlines.
February 11, 2026 at 10:13 PM
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What utter bullshit. Do not believe this garbage for a second - was my initial, semi informed point of view. Which was then confirmed by a professional shooter. Utter tripe.

www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
NSW farmers say 10-gun limit not enough and may create safety risk
New gun laws in NSW will limit farmers to 10 guns but the industry says this is not enough, and the change could see "a whole lot more firearms and ammunition" moving between farms in vehicles.
www.abc.net.au
January 6, 2026 at 7:26 AM
tymick.bsky.social
Bring him on from both ends. #Ashes
January 5, 2026 at 6:13 AM
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The world must boycott the World Cup and the Olympics.

It is both the only moral choice and will actually get the attention of these dead-eyed clout demons.
January 3, 2026 at 7:22 AM
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England bowling and setting fields to Starc like he’s a world class opener. #ashes
December 6, 2025 at 5:35 AM
tymick.bsky.social
How is Archer not slapping Stokes? Not one slip to the premier fast bowler? #ashes
December 5, 2025 at 11:22 AM