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Facebook didn’t just block news it blocked access to pages like 1800Respect, health information, the WA Department of Fire and Emergency Services and the Bureau of Meteorology - as well as multiple politicians. It’s not “ah well, so we didn’t get our news from one site today” it bullied the Australian people by using its power as a mega-corporation and an everyday medium and access tool to decide cut off information that could’ve been vitally important. Denying emergency services the ability to post easily shareable information during bushfire season? Health services unable to post during a pandemic? Politicians can’t post during WA’s state election? None of that is acceptable. 

Meanwhile: it didn’t ban anti-vaxxer conspiracy theory content because that’s not news, or politicians, so in the information vacuum of actual real important information people were instead still able to spread harmful and damaging propaganda. Facebook acted absolutely fucking despicably today. Fuck Facebook.

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Facebook didn’t just block news it blocked access to pages like 1800Respect, health information, the WA Department of Fire and Emergency Services and the Bureau of Meteorology - as well as multiple politicians. It’s not “ah well, so we didn’t get our news from one site today” it bullied the Australian people by using its power as a mega-corporation and an everyday medium and access tool to decide cut off information that could’ve been vitally important. Denying emergency services the ability to post easily shareable information during bushfire season? Health services unable to post during a pandemic? Politicians can’t post during WA’s state election? None of that is acceptable. 

Meanwhile: it didn’t ban anti-vaxxer conspiracy theory content because that’s not news, or politicians, so in the information vacuum of actual real important information people were instead still able to spread harmful and damaging propaganda. Facebook acted absolutely fucking despicably today. Fuck Facebook.

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Department sent in cleaners after alleged rape at Parliament

The Department of Finance sent in the cleaners to Defence Minister Linda Reynolds’ office after a Liberal staffer was found half-naked on the couch sparking a police inquiry into whether there had been an attempt to “interfere with a suspected crime scene.”

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How is ACTU a news outlet?

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Former Sydney teacher charged with 90 child abuse offences

The man, 64, is accused of sexually abusing more than a dozen students at a Sydney school

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7 Curators pick the visual artists to watch in 2021

Whos hot in 2021? We asked seven curators to name the visual artists who are on their radar for the year ahead.

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Whitewashing Ancestry.com style

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From Chris "Pineapple" Hooper (https://www.chrispineapplehooper.com/) Yesterday at 4:01 PM on Facebook: “I don't feel the need to spend a lot of money on election signage. I enjoy the creative process of making my own. I am sure I could apply this money saving creativity to RRC. I am not spending money on Facebook advertising so if you could share these posts it would be appreciated.” Help Chris obtain his rightful place as Mayor of Rockhampton by sharing his Election Posts from FB.

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Corbyn to campaign against Murdoch's News UK TV channel

Former Labour leader calls for ‘free and accountable’ media at launch of his Peace and Justice Project

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From Chris "Pineapple" Hooper (https://www.chrispineapplehooper.com/)

Yesterday at 4:01 PM  on Facebook:

“I don't feel the need to spend a lot of money on election signage. I enjoy the creative process of making my own. I am sure I could apply this money saving creativity to RRC. I am not spending money on Facebook advertising so if you could share these posts it would be appreciated.” Help Chris obtain his rightful place as Mayor of Rockhampton

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Wrongly jailed man fails in damages action

An Aboriginal man who spent five years behind bars for a bank robbery he didn't commit has had a claim for damages dismissed in a Brisbane court.

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What are most common symptoms of corona?

Technically, spending 15 minutes within two meters of someone with the virus means a risk of catching it. The infection can develop anything from 1-14 days later. 

The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, tiredness, and a dry cough. 

Some people may have aches and pains, a blocked nose, a runny nose, a sore throat, or diarrhea. 

These symptoms are usually mild and begin gradually. Some people become infected but don’t develop any symptoms and don’t feel unwell.  

Most people (about 80%) recover from the disease without needing special treatment.  

Around one out of every six people with COVID-19 becomes seriously ill and develops difficulty breathing. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like high blood pressure, heart problems or diabetes, are more likely to develop serious illness.

Also includes the answer to questions from: @adriennegil, @2happy-little-trees, @11hoss, @bitchass-slytherin-snakery

Check out the full Answer Time here!

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Next court date for Lister

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Malcolm Roberts criticised after claiming 'many' domestic violence allegations made up

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson also made unsupported statements about parents lying to court at family law inquiry

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Vale Laurie Nilsen - Indigenous Artist

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Plane asylum seekers hit new peak - 50,000 waiting to be deported

The number of asylum seekers who arrive by plane has reached a new peak in a flashpoint over border control, leaving Australia with almost 50,000 people who are yet to be deported after having their claims rejected.