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News person at NewsBusiness, Italian (and electric) car lover (current owner of neither), Englishman in Australia, spokesperson for the Republic of Wynnum.

Wynnum (Brisbane) Australia
Joined July 2008
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'But that’s OK because it doesn’t matter much what we do, beyond the need to at least appear to be part of the global effort.' And if that's what other countries think too, we're screwed. When the world burns, China will drive fire engine thenewdaily.com.au/opinion/2…
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Watch to the end
This is why dogs are our best friends.
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So another spelling nerd beat me to it…
Dear 9News - you don’t need the apostrophe in this version of “its”. You only use the apostrophe to replace a missing letter, as in “it is = it’s”. You are journalists - try to write like one
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The many and varied negative impacts of breathing petrol/diesel fumes…
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Found this great cartoon a while back and thankfully found it again to share with you
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Whistleblowers are the unsung heroes of democracy, but right now, the freedom of two whistleblowers is at stake. Together, let's remind the government that when whistleblowers are silenced, democracy itself is on trial. ✍️ Sign the petition - I just have getup.to/do5QjsdrwILWOHP
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Remember Wimpy?
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No shortbread for little Nazis.
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Archival image of a Coalition full cabinet meeting, 2021
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