2026-06-08T08:44:52Z https://yabu.me Matthew Cullis https://yabu.me/npub1vjq3e63djxmsgu748v49e5etlxkhttv6v7nukncj5qwlkt2qms8qscepr8 https://mstdn.matthewmcgranahan.me/system/accounts/avatars/112/071/388/897/478/723/original/f2cb8614c0146166.jpg https://mstdn.matthewmcgranahan.me/system/accounts/avatars/112/071/388/897/478/723/original/f2cb8614c0146166.jpg https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsdqtzz38ndrykwta0cvukp4mph7rnt7radl9qrt5yc56y7sxvjp3qzypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwquyujvld If you are interested in helping form the future of Central Canberra, Canberra Renewal Authority has an expression of interest open for a People&#39;s Panel for City Hill.<br/><br/>&#34;Panel members will learn from experts, weigh up priorities, develop a framework to guide design and make recommendations on draft masterplan design options.&#34;<br/><br/>CRA will select 30 people across Canberra to form the panel. If you are interested in participating, register your interest here: <a href="https://yoursayconversations.act.gov.au/city-hill-park/eoi-form-city-hill-park-peoples-panel">https://yoursayconversations.act.gov.au/city-hill-park/eoi-form-city-hill-park-peoples-panel</a><br/><br/>#canberra 2026-03-14T22:24:40Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsd62jcs8gcm8jamn6qh4xnqraelmr3f8fjx9ejy8d59m3thlp85ggzypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwquycdyjp &#34;But notwithstanding this delinquent and wilful episode, Peter Hartcher to this day remains the international editor of both papers. How maladroit do you have to be before the management decides your copy has no value — before management is obliged to drop you?&#34; - Paul Keating<br/><br/>(subscriber only)<br/><a href="https://www.ettemedia.com/red-faced-over-red-alert/">https://www.ettemedia.com/red-faced-over-red-alert/</a><br/><br/>#auspol #newsmedia #china 2026-03-13T23:58:03Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqstww389auplfv3j2da5llac9mk0t988jczq67xh5k5nn5paqf8enszypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqusq5xv5 The ABC has reported today that an Iranian political refugee faces deportation despite he putting his life on the line to protect others during the Bondi terror attack.<br/><br/>Time and time again, I as an Australian question where our morals are and how we want to be remembered.<br/><br/>I&#39;ve written to my local member and senators this morning requesting that they speak with Minister Burke.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-14/iranian-refugee-faces-deportation-despite-bondi-bravery/106450922">https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-14/iranian-refugee-faces-deportation-despite-bondi-bravery/106450922</a><br/><br/>#auspol #bondi #iran 2026-03-13T23:45:00Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs8zcucaheqgwylvd8zunsjzn625aze535jl5s6qu55eengkznt33szypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwquw50324 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqspm4hsekrmp9s6xrdwwhecr72hqfxat5apytcpgke37kse6lnquusfq60xx'>nevent1q…60xx</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I wondered why my apartment was moving 😱 2026-03-11T09:39:37Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqszdllazvzefl5yy0af2q0hp375k238h5tmpl6crfwq08c8ysq0w2qzypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwquyfc66l If I was to be honest, I think the Australian Government only wants us focused on the story of the Iranian football players.<br/><br/>It is a nice story, it makes it seem like we are compassionate, and we are not talking about Israel, the US, the question of if the war is illegal or not, and the question of if we are involved or not.<br/><br/>#auspol 2026-03-10T20:38:06Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsv6jj80gpt997vnp9put93em547azkmuuh4lrhkrrvutgw4yzmtwczypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwquw8mn4t So I went on stress leave. Anyway, I am sitting in bed just blasting some brat. 2026-03-04T21:09:37Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsr2l9aa8jxt6taqvcndq6g4whln85k4a0vf32gqmma0kz93ph70sgzypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwquqhnt7t Angus Taylor says Australian children in Syrian camp are &#34;Isis sympathisers&#34; and tells a journalist that &#34;either you&#39;re an activist or a journalist&#34;<br/><br/>The Guardian had recently spoken to children as young as six who dream of coming to Australia.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/02/angus-taylor-islamic-state-syria-comments-ntwnfb?CMP=share_btn_url">https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/02/angus-taylor-islamic-state-syria-comments-ntwnfb?CMP=share_btn_url</a><br/><br/>#auspol 2026-03-02T09:37:04Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsfrk7qru2j8xszlydqtu0g3yd4ptncpmsjf5fe0fdmkrghefky2sgzypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwquxq53zz In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxxyd4zndaw05d8n5f72jce8zsgn4sa2jaw5denrxdwx2yf565e7qcylv2g'>nevent1q…lv2g</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>yea, I am just reading those comments. Me thinking, &#34;yea, but what about all the American weaponry that have been used to kill civilians&#34; but I am guessing that doesn&#39;t count.<br/><br/>I think you just hit a nerve because it is Ukraine. And look, I understand people have a soft spot for Ukraine, but I take your point and respect it. It makes sense to me.<br/><br/>At the end of the day, it is another state trying to force a change in another state using war. 2026-02-28T11:05:11Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqstc5dt708ulf6f4a4shnchjfwng0fn2xjze08hpfsdlqd7kcxhv5qzypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqufsmr85 I am just reading that Sydney Mardi Gras CEO Jesse Matheson has expelled Pride in Protest from the parade.<br/><br/>The issue stems from the group criticising another group for not being anti-genocide. They Pride in Protest claims the other group is actually pro-genocide.<br/><br/>This apparently all popped off late yesterday.<br/><br/>Just another reason for me to not want to participate or celebrate Mardi Gras.<br/><br/>#auspol #sydney #sydneymardigras #prideinprotest #israel #palestine #lgbtqia 2026-02-28T04:56:29Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs0h679uwlggxeu22pctfm9zx9xlul5c47v68k7y8ryzf6hg5twxwczypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqu7ntzay Just wanted to share that I got these earrings from a seller on Etsy for my husband and they are the cutest.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/4413283806/hand-painted-pigeon-earrings-3d-printed">https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/4413283806/hand-painted-pigeon-earrings-3d-printed</a><br/><br/>#pigeon #birds 2026-02-17T05:43:23Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsd3s2q4p6z34lk6vwhqyakzxpf444s9dk06y73gddya5znp98kqrgzypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqu00v9we So I&#39;m currently looking for new work. My SDM has left and I am basically looking after his role now with no extra pay. Reading his message this morning telling me to hit him up if I have any questions (yes, he sent this after leaving) is a reminder that a bad work place loses good employees. 2026-02-15T20:32:36Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsfr0tfecpx5ctdecr0ea783emsk598z8np3c7ggh5yhz2q39c0nsqzypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqurnzjqw In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsgu86ntxtef8370pjvmmrkkzkue4cl6hr9xps0pvdqduxx3ratm6qacwzw7'>nevent1q…wzw7</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>hahaha, I don&#39;t think I&#39;ve ever had that kind of experience.<br/><br/>However, when I go interstate, when someone finds out I am from Canberra, they immediately assume I am on $200K and sit on my ass all day. I remember having someone tell me this to my face and at the time I was still working in retail. 2026-01-31T08:11:02Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsr0f5y8t843khhmwxun57l7sd9lz503nyr4pksg2s6ldryk5uudwgzypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqu70w0v7 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsv7293n375xl0lgxyw757txasgajc2ha7gu9algk0ysp0mphsadlqhscys2'>nevent1q…cys2</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Note, at the moment we have shifted to weekly meetings. This may change again in the future, but at this stage we are trying to organise and become sustainable as a community organisation so we can best have an impact on Canberra&#39;s future.<br/><br/>I am eager to have more people involved, especially from diverse backgrounds, and younger people too.<br/><br/>I am also eager to get any feedback regarding LSC. So, if you think there is something I should know, please drop me a line. 2026-01-31T08:00:41Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsv7293n375xl0lgxyw757txasgajc2ha7gu9algk0ysp0mphsadlqzypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwquam8ekd Living Streets Canberra&#39;s next meeting is on the 3rd of February between 6pm and 7pm via Zoom!<br/><br/>Register online.<br/><br/><a href="https://livingstreets.org.au/event/3-february-2026-meeting/">https://livingstreets.org.au/event/3-february-2026-meeting/</a><br/><br/>#canberra #livingstreets #betterstreets 2026-01-31T07:56:33Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqszuhjvuf9ntp8229rq2dzq64m0em766svghyphas43zlu54npxkhgzypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwquwffdwe RE: <a href="https://mstdn.matthewmcgranahan.me/@CurbsideShip116/115919148512626269">https://mstdn.matthewmcgranahan.me/@CurbsideShip116/115919148512626269</a><br/><br/>Just a reminder that Living Streets Canberra&#39;s first meeting of the year is tonight between 6 and 8pm at Civic Library.<br/><br/>#canberra #livingstreets #betterstreets<blockquote class="border-l-05rem border-l-strongpink border-solid"><div class="-ml-4 bg-gradient-to-r from-gray-100 dark:from-zinc-800 to-transparent mr-0 mt-0 mb-4 pl-4 pr-2 py-2">quoting <br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Article"><a itemprop="url" href="/note1kk7tul5jl4rj4kwtjd8jyw9cjn89fe44xaccyy2473q6hahzfalsyfd0kz" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1">note1kk7…d0kz</a></span><br/> </div> Living Streets Canberra is holding its first meeting of the year on the 27th of January between 6pm and 8pm at Civic Library.<br/><br/>We will be planning for the year. This is a great opportunity to have input in what LSC's focus should be.<br/><br/>If you are interested, please come along.<br/><br/><a href="https://livingstreets.org.au/event/27-january-2026-meeting-planning-our-next-steps/">https://livingstreets.org.au/event/27-january-2026-meeting-planning-our-next-steps/</a><br/><br/>#canberra #urbanism #livingstreets #betterstreets #safestreets </blockquote> 2026-01-26T20:19:33Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqstt09706f063e2m89exnez8zuffnj5u66nwuvzz92lgsdt7m3y7lczypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwque6napg Living Streets Canberra is holding its first meeting of the year on the 27th of January between 6pm and 8pm at Civic Library.<br/><br/>We will be planning for the year. This is a great opportunity to have input in what LSC&#39;s focus should be.<br/><br/>If you are interested, please come along.<br/><br/><a href="https://livingstreets.org.au/event/27-january-2026-meeting-planning-our-next-steps/">https://livingstreets.org.au/event/27-january-2026-meeting-planning-our-next-steps/</a><br/><br/>#canberra #urbanism #livingstreets #betterstreets #safestreets 2026-01-19T01:23:55Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsw33v6yvaqllj0f289s7m0200njuw8exmz7c4tsa9tsq3m509q8aczypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqurk54ec &#34;MWM wrote to Minister for Foreign Affairs, Penny Wong and Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) seeking clarification on Australia’s position regarding Israel’s suspension of humanitarian organisations operating in Gaza.&#34;<br/><br/>&#34;DFAT declined to provide a comment on the record, while Minister Wong did not respond to the request for comment.&#34;<br/><br/><a href="https://michaelwest.com.au/ngos-warn-of-catastrophic-impact-penny-wong-doesnt-care/">https://michaelwest.com.au/ngos-warn-of-catastrophic-impact-penny-wong-doesnt-care/</a><br/><br/>#auspol #israel #palestine #gaza 2026-01-15T20:00:15Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqx5k2xjved26h3z32mfvdak405pgqn9zc0udj54gvp6ua6jyv2dgzypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwquc2l6lx Pro-Israeli lobbyist target ABC journalists John Lyons and Laura Tingle in a new campaign.<br/><br/><a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/deepcutnews/p/exclusive-pro-israel-activists-go?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&amp;utm_medium=post%20viewer">https://open.substack.com/pub/deepcutnews/p/exclusive-pro-israel-activists-go?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&amp;utm_medium=post%20viewer</a><br/><br/>#auspol #newsmedia #israel 2026-01-13T20:40:26Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqzkea7vcpyancfzkm3qk9qgyutkzclv247jacprwwd7wx6hm7kyszypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwquvyx5n0 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs27u3xsfwjac39kjpxmt0tlewww9ch2pf9nz9x6c9csu3mwnguwvsrp8qh2'>nevent1q…8qh2</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>what was this on? I will be absolutely writing to him. 2026-01-05T23:35:53Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsfpr3lhzzdln9cv40mxrhh52mtnxszwumu9cmwfz2emsmpvku9zxszypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwquvzth5w I am looking into boycotting the US. I am realistic, and I don&#39;t expect that I will completely be able to boycott the US, but I am already looking into my spending and how my money may flow to the US.<br/><br/>While my country may struggle to properly distance itself from a problematic brother, I will take action myself.<br/><br/>#auspol #unitedstates #venezuela 2026-01-05T08:41:01Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsvame4thhv2j6m4mupg5ggermd990qhtwnpg2x3qvjuk9g0a3heaczypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwquvdufal In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0fga8fj0869w2ntetf70fkr9l859asx5mxljy2tjhka7dk6a67rg74ljj6'>nevent1q…ljj6</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>yes, they also have these drinks.<br/><a href="https://ujin-matchahouse.com.au/additional-1">https://ujin-matchahouse.com.au/additional-1</a> 2026-01-03T00:48:02Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsdkaln2hyuwx2lssf84kgm77f96k043950dm788vmt0zx5p2la9rqzypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqueqwj8z In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsw083kn7qmmdtn35egv5zd6qpjcm2vzmy6z8dretu3g4rvn9e9jrcv26c8q'>nevent1q…6c8q</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Was planning on updating this yesterday, but just coming back to this now. I went twice yesterday, and I wasn&#39;t disappointed. I had tried both the sakura matcha and the matcha float. Matcha is prepared after you order, so when they are busy, there can be a bit of a wait, however it also means that the matcha here is probably one of the best in Canberra.<br/><br/>Here is a photo dump for you.<br/><br/>#canberra #teahouse #matcha<br/> <img src="https://mstdn.matthewmcgranahan.me/system/media_attachments/files/115/828/248/180/282/216/original/9e36e028f673f939.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://mstdn.matthewmcgranahan.me/system/media_attachments/files/115/828/248/175/882/990/original/e46a7811b04bd2b7.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://mstdn.matthewmcgranahan.me/system/media_attachments/files/115/828/248/180/282/217/original/1dffee20b948dee3.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://mstdn.matthewmcgranahan.me/system/media_attachments/files/115/828/248/181/287/892/original/24bd8558b5100210.jpg"> <br/> 2026-01-03T00:12:20Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsw083kn7qmmdtn35egv5zd6qpjcm2vzmy6z8dretu3g4rvn9e9jrczypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqu86h2wj Today I will be checking out Ujin, which I am most excited about. It is an actual tea house serving premium matcha, so for you matcha gurlies like me, this is going to be a must to check out.<br/><br/>I will be sure to share some pictures and thoughts later in this thread.<br/><br/><a href="https://ujin-matchahouse.com.au/">https://ujin-matchahouse.com.au/</a><br/><br/>#canberra #tea #matcha 2026-01-01T22:11:38Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs8ztujqgsducprll7pzfkqjagjxmth4z8qkpm6u65pfqpuz8l85gczypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqu8uewcc Minns still referencing pro-Palestine marches are being a cause of anti-semitism. He was speaking regarding a Royal Commission that NSW is going to have on the Bondi attack.<br/><br/>#auspol #nswpol #bondi 2025-12-29T00:16:03Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsfspcx302f2ytlgsn75vtlgmdmrtr4wkqtzezhemmecfmd93wtkeczypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwquutte0u In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs2zytpf3ut2qvt0hecf48dv67zrqcl8wjcghd2tf87sddkrfzpg8c7uhv4k'>nevent1q…hv4k</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I mean, same as the ACT, but our officers are on loan basically from the AFP under the branding of ACT Policing.<br/><br/>And I strongly say the ACT isn&#39;t fantastic either. We had a recent incident of racial profiling on a bus during a major operation in Canberra&#39;s south (Woden). As you can imagine, our local indigenous community were not happy about it. There was a big gathering regarding it outside the legislative assembly over it.<br/><br/>I would note change in government wasn&#39;t helpful for NT. 2025-12-28T22:59:27Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsrsmkha9h3m5u7gay9ludve028p8q79d4sh6mejc6dh3q626jdp9szypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqurjyu5q In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsf886yhcru358kend3ykft9swvwf24grpu2lm23qzt9rhsy5n5slseashzh'>nevent1q…shzh</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>honesty, and I know there is a whole debate about police investigating police, but the NT should really always get another state to investigate their deaths in custody and allegations of mistreatment. I don&#39;t think it can be disputed that the NT Police are way past showing they can&#39;t be trusted. It would have to be one of the least trusted and respected police organisations in Australia. And it is not like there is another good state, but none of them are as bad as the NT. 2025-12-28T22:54:44Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsfva75mtv24em320kzt58kxka0f6uzlces6akzjxjd00k9058rtsszypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqupjwk4j It would seem the grip Israel has on Australia it quite strong, with Labor Israel Action Committee sending a letter to NSW party leadership condemning Bob Carr for his call out on how some Jewish groups are part of a foreign influence operation.<br/><br/>Yes, you absolutely should be concerned about this. This is an attempt to silence one of the few Labor voices who are speaking out regarding Israel. His actions are not antisemitic.<br/><br/>#auspol #nswpol #israel #labor 2025-12-27T00:29:21Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsw5v8myfsyjldaruz9m053gu272tnghh4l2jauwhkl5je5f8kn0yczypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwquvcpqph Alexander Ryvchin of the Council of Australian Jewry told Channel Seven Sunrise that people who &#34;eulogise Jews and demonise zionist, even though we are the same people&#34; will have to &#34;surrender some rights&#34;<br/><br/>Is anyone paying attention right now? Is this not being questioned? <br/><br/>When the fuck is the media going to call out this nonsense. <br/><br/>#auspol #bondi #israel #zionism 2025-12-22T09:43:55Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs05lr6psejqvzrvaxrf7ggnntc09p77g2ln80fdw47mahd4ku96cgzypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqu26e926 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsy8w9m2p7vpms3verxjqqzknrs8j227y8ddcvj79k4mjzfhwkc72cmmhfux'>nevent1q…hfux</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Is this just a case of white people hearing Arabic words and assuming it is barbarism? 2025-12-20T01:25:43Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsy8w9m2p7vpms3verxjqqzknrs8j227y8ddcvj79k4mjzfhwkc72czypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwquc42utn &#34;We&#39;ll also make it very clear that horrific recent events have shown that the chant &#34;globalise the intifada&#34; is hate speech and it encourages violence in our community,&#34; - Chris Minns<br/><br/>Note, intifada means rebellion or uprising. Usually used in the context of oppression.<br/><br/>#bondi #nswpol #auspol 2025-12-20T01:21:37Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsgl5cy79uupkjr5pw9g9z9dmq7fvgsw0hpvrrhjlme6def7sa8ldczypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqun5rn0r Why are we talking about protestors in this scenario??<br/><br/>#bondi #abc730 2025-12-17T08:46:17Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqhd2d2aq8jvq4hd0kh0pgf08yqn02mh4y7t58ur2y4h0y5hhhgtgzypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwquxgedgp Louis Theroux: The Settlers<br/><br/><a href="https://iview.abc.net.au/show/louis-theroux-the-settlers">https://iview.abc.net.au/show/louis-theroux-the-settlers</a><br/><br/>#israel #palestine #gaza #apartheid #colonialism #nationalism #ethnostate 2025-12-14T04:20:46Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsxa9razt5kujr3eslqcegn97g4xp5vg2c3qsr27m8jq0gvv0r0dfszypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwquy03twx Mark Parton has posted on Facebook asking people to join the party. He says, rather than complaining, be part of the solution. While it is a CTA specifically for the Canberra Liberals, what Mark says has some truth. If you want something different, if you want something better for your community, you have to take action and get involved. It may be joining a party, it could be joining a community group, but it has to be something that&#39;s more than having an opinion online.<br/><br/>#actpol 2025-12-14T02:58:28Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsyfdegtyvucuec4hu8nx73q5ruwz72tg0lzthzle4rfechpdkuvrgzypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqudzgdwh Fuck me. Melissa McIntosh talking about the concerns about kids moving to other platforms now, &#34;you and I probably haven&#39;t heard of them&#34;.<br/><br/>YES! This has always been my concerned. This dumb legislation, instead of forcing these platforms to protect kids by creating safe online spaces, we instead are pushing kids to unknown online platforms.<br/><br/>I raised this every issue a year ago when I emailed the then comms ministers about this.<br/><br/>#auspol #socialmediaban 2025-12-09T20:53:27Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsr98dlmql4dvjay6qupymecwcl34296kz2mhzpygag5n75ljzydwczypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwquvw859h This whole, &#34;let kids be kids&#34; thing I keep hearing on the topic of the ban really annoys me. If I was a teen, I would find that incredibly patronising. <br/><br/>#auspol #socialmediaban #anthonyalbanese 2025-12-09T20:25:46Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsgedfyz3cxewv3lvjna5zhkk95scalq7mgk3gdd4d5tp7a5y29wqgzypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqupcxej4 Julie Grant, the eSafety Commissioner, thinks that alternative social media platforms won&#39;t reach the critical mass like Snapchat in an interview on ABC Breakfast this morning.<br/><br/>This sounds incredibly naive. If we just ejected millions of Australian kids from Instagram, they will all just go to an alternative. They are already looking at this. This is when whack-a-mole comes into play. Those alternatives will grow, and they will have to react.<br/><br/>#auspol #socialmediaban 2025-12-09T20:19:12Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsdwuyj9xej0uc0q7l5jjsdrptn0jz8h8skgj285s57xkgvc6v2rmqzypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqufurpg2 Thoughts. Every adult I have heard being interviewed by MSM, including the government, sound patronising. I continually try to put myself in shoes from 20 years ago, and it pisses me off. <br/><br/>It also makes it sound like we (adult Australians) do know how to parent. Lots of adults talking about kids riding a bike and shit. Do we seriously not know how to have a conversation with our kids about having a healthy balance? Maybe ride with your kids?<br/><br/>#auspol #socialmediaban 2025-12-09T20:11:03Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqszes0pgwkq9hugk5s92zd25m48sk07tl23xhsp65hh3edqne7dnmgzypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqu5e7m3n In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsvpr8v04a4z3rfugdt34360xzc58heezcx7llzf0ryc0rmygq6trq5s5k9a'>nevent1q…5k9a</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>sorry, being lazy as I&#39;m out walking. Pedal Power. Conservation Council, and the group I&#39;m involved with, Living Streets Canberra. 2025-12-09T07:41:57Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsxfn2zs95eges447rkm6sn7hljcc0fq700pq2hcuazu6ph69udchgzypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwquauy75s In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8nhl0ljn9tmfhzqkmr0vsmsgvfyczkgx4379hmqmx0dppshf3d9gmj2l2v'>nevent1q…2l2v</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>yep, community groups is a great way to be involved in those situations. Groups like LSC, PP, CC and so on. 2025-12-09T07:37:42Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsw54gynw736nsdkurheaf74myhrehgsxxz6ewc7s4ca4dj7zfkt2qzypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwquqtcccy In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsf33j4qvhsqd47cgap7jva645gsuy63slstz2ssjck5xvd8s9h04sp5fgzh'>nevent1q…fgzh</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>basically that concrete is involved 🙃 2025-12-09T07:28:45Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs8uujq30hw7fkyrrw386jctg058jqvrht37ypca3w4xsmtdmtyhxgzypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwquwctmwk In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs9jsdya6ujvtdt9yfauwljlk6kglqtytx2xhcfhd6jyuk3atc9qdcfgftcy'>nevent1q…ftcy</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>It so urks me that people complain after stuff is done. If we want good outcomes, make noise when shit is being planned. 2025-12-09T07:14:33Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs9jsdya6ujvtdt9yfauwljlk6kglqtytx2xhcfhd6jyuk3atc9qdczypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqufquwh6 Ok #canberra I&#39;m putting you on blast.<br/><br/>It has come to my attention that people are complaining on #reddit (of course) about the Garema Place uprages.<br/><br/>Too little too fucking late. The government did extensive consultation on the upgrades. Everyone had an opportunity to have input into the design. We knew what it would look like well before works started. <br/><br/>#urbanplanning #actpol 2025-12-09T07:08:38Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqnr42zss6f930gumhrw9a9ezv9v5es99fac4nunerzcqn4qtd0gszypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqufm8ums In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqstc8dz987vj64q5nkqua0zzgtthf3pvm858cfv59vyk32j25e9qzszdahwm'>nevent1q…ahwm</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>If only we made housing a right, instead of an asset, investment, etc. 2025-12-08T20:43:03Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqstc8dz987vj64q5nkqua0zzgtthf3pvm858cfv59vyk32j25e9qzszypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqu58u749 Look, I don&#39;t know if I will ever own my own home, but I have long come to terms with the idea that I will rent forever, and I will be working until I am dead. I believe there will be many Australians in this boat and for many it won&#39;t be a choice, but a choice this country made for them from policy decisions decades earlier.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-09/renters-need-twice-more-super-than-home-owners-in-retirement/106104784">https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-09/renters-need-twice-more-super-than-home-owners-in-retirement/106104784</a><br/><br/>#auspol #housing #renting #retirement #superannuation 2025-12-08T20:38:33Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsfdf9s5u89v69xcwyukrfxx3wm44asn3y62lzjlqyrslp9htnsh6qzypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwquyd5e2k In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs89seaqmwj3smx9ae8j34rzwfzgpuszh2k5063uu3ry9l8jt3j8lgqykj8c'>nevent1q…kj8c</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I watched the whole thing, and it was hard to watch. It doesn&#39;t leave you feeling positive about Israel or Israeli people. 2025-12-08T10:09:32Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs0p46gd5v4syrhjackvm4xss39pxcddze85tuls78ju8ws5tzjrpczypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqudfjrm0 This Barnaby Joyce interview is killing me. Like I feel like I&#39;m getting dumber by the second.<br/>#auspol #abc730 2025-12-08T08:55:39Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs8ukyt48wyw40lhewjue04tu60gl3tn0zuztl3ld2kt42w6ryy6qczypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwquvkl3l2 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsyr6gd3glmqd800udspf2wqus69y7h996yxfv8z55rfrwh2jrqc8gxw9enl'>nevent1q…9enl</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>yea, my gut tells me it is the government trying to fend off any increase in complaints from businesses. The car park closure at CMAG had led to businesses complaining again about disruption. 2025-12-07T03:45:17Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsd4rdc23s5xzpnffga67rxxgaysre78kws00afkj4lvk6nxs6jf4szypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwquvfxmhz From Friday the 12th, it will be free to use buses and lightrail from 6pm Fridays and 6pm Saturdays until the end of February.<br/><br/>&#34;Go out for dinner or a drink over the summer and you can enjoy a free ride home on a bus or light rail.&#34; - Chris Steel<br/><br/><a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-05/canberra-bus-network-changes-fare-free-weekend-evenings-summer/106105054">https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-05/canberra-bus-network-changes-fare-free-weekend-evenings-summer/106105054</a><br/><br/>#canberra #publictransport #transportcanberra #canberrametro #mywayplus #CommonwealthAvenueBridge 2025-12-07T00:51:59Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsfrmln72n98u2r9guypt9y5ngvctq2fy9g9k0u40ylg952khu57gszypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqut54yus In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsp85qvr7lk8rqccr6w36eccptshkdaamynw9ck9d6e0tzu2t6jzfss6zvsp'>nevent1q…zvsp</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I think the fact he left the scene, he already commited a crime. I would be reporting it and he needs to learn from the consequences.<br/><br/>I hope you are ok. Scary stuff. 2025-12-06T00:02:36Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsfc7c7eqxpy44d87dz6zq8rezayz235wdcsf47t7v5z9xlw3x59cqzypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwquzkh0kt Information has been release regarding the new bus network due for launch in Term 1 next year.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.transport.act.gov.au/news/news-and-events-items/december-2025/network">https://www.transport.act.gov.au/news/news-and-events-items/december-2025/network</a><br/><br/>#canberra #publictransport #transportcanberra 2025-12-04T22:29:15Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqszgm9nxjvts8n4mg53wh9q8pq3kja6tfqyepp4rvrgh63uau3fheszypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwquhlx6q0 Hey #canberra <br/><br/>My husband has been doing a makeup course and he needs to get his hours up in the next 2 weeks.<br/><br/>If you are interested in having your makeup done for free, please either reach out to me, or go to <a href="https://cleamfatale.makeup">https://cleamfatale.makeup</a> and send a message.<br/><br/>#makeup #beauty 2025-11-16T05:48:07Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsdxjaqtyf6hhl4c5ve2v705rl542uucva2mdrn0a35c5058y7pwrgzypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqujn8etm I am not surprised at all that the committee found that the community testing of MyWay+ was meaningless in terms of its impact on the project. I am speaking from a place as someone who was part of that testing.<br/><br/>#actpol #publictransport #mywayplus 2025-10-30T00:30:17Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs9eu0sjkmnuvm4hkljwsl8ggraqd63xr9nd394ufdwjr4x0sdtldczypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwquvsn9jd In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs9a9neqnhzwwe4ahs5d8z7yjgh06gyf5p63f535l4hzuc5f2hksfsxjfy8q'>nevent1q…fy8q</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>It is probably clear, I have been to many protests, and it is not because I have nothing better to do. It is because I believed in the cause.<br/><br/>Sometimes it was SSM (obviosly very important to me), sometimes it was for indigenious Australians, somtimes it was for Gaza. But I went because of the cause.<br/><br/>I am time poor, and tbh, I would rather no attend protests. It takes up a lot of my time I would rather spend on other things. 2025-10-10T23:54:04Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs9a9neqnhzwwe4ahs5d8z7yjgh06gyf5p63f535l4hzuc5f2hksfszypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqup50enp In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs9k45rrgmxrx9lk9lm02zfhgxxexwws58qae5azj6cm469lxkaxus3xuz73'>nevent1q…uz73</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I would say the cartoonist is greatly misguided, if this is how he truely views protestors, and I would invite him to actually attend a protest. 2025-10-10T23:53:09Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs9k45rrgmxrx9lk9lm02zfhgxxexwws58qae5azj6cm469lxkaxuszypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqut6cn9n In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0rckkae8w22h8wqjyeyd9snwqhgcfavune6k9kvsqq0yaaef8aucspxrgt'>nevent1q…xrgt</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I also take issue with how this cartoon discounts protestors as nothing more than someone who needs something to do.<br/><br/>The people who turn up to protests, such as those depicted in the cartoon via the posters, are doing so for the cause. Palestine is heavily represented in the cartoon, and I think protestors are turning up because of the people being killed by the IDF, and the destruction of Gaza. Not because they had nothing better to do. 2025-10-10T23:50:13Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs0rckkae8w22h8wqjyeyd9snwqhgcfavune6k9kvsqq0yaaef8auczypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwquaqfate In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0qsk0vqyf5fsk9kqjuf7rfz4tn495f57j4jzlzk9ggd8kq4teydcte0lsq'>nevent1q…0lsq</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Personally, this comes across to me as the cartoonist feeling superior, and viewing protestors as less than, dirty, stupid and so on.<br/><br/>I personally find this cartoon quite controversial. I would have concern that this is the kind of cartoon that subscribers are finding in their copy of The Australian.<br/><br/>If gives the impression that this is what protestors are really like. <br/><br/>I know they are not, and I know even Australian journalist have attended protests. 2025-10-10T23:46:42Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs0qsk0vqyf5fsk9kqjuf7rfz4tn495f57j4jzlzk9ggd8kq4teydczypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqumr7mkt In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsrtmjq2wldvqms85fatkf4qam4tx2mjc6l5mk0gyrsxqdegfcq9pg747qwl'>nevent1q…7qwl</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>For me, it seems like the cartoonist views protestors as less than. That protestors are living in difty conditions, and that the only focus in life is being a protestor, and that they are living poor life styles. Reflected by the dirt/grime reflefcted in the room, quality of furniture, the bong with the beer bottle sitting on what appears to be a milk crate.<br/><br/>The cartoonist gives the impression, that protestors are &#34;dirty poor people&#34;. 2025-10-10T23:43:20Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsrtmjq2wldvqms85fatkf4qam4tx2mjc6l5mk0gyrsxqdegfcq9pgzypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqu3v2d6w I wanted to share this cartoon by a Newscorp cartoonist. Not because I agree with what it is portraying, but because I think it is a real example of how some people view protestors in Australia (and obviously how this cartoonist views them).<br/><br/>There are a couple of things that really stand out to me. I am interested to hear what others think of it.<br/><br/>There are some clear boomer-esque themes, such as the coloured hair and nose ring, along with the old bong.<br/><br/>#auspol #palestine #protest #newsmedia<br/> <img src="https://mstdn.matthewmcgranahan.me/system/media_attachments/files/115/352/461/435/613/180/original/1d25d4d70c5b5afe.png"> <br/> 2025-10-10T23:40:08Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsz0hmnzn28jc47n04dct898sx47s2shke4zw7vvqyafqfjwkrcaxczypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqun9lp4t This morning I have emailed Payne, Gallagher and D Pocock to emphasis that Australia&#39;s involvement should not end at recognition and that when the war ends, there is more we can do to help Palestine, which will also help with our own social cohesion.<br/><br/>Social cohesion is continued to be talked about here nationally. It would be erroneous to think that it is magically fixed when the war ends.<br/><br/>#auspol #israel #palestine #gaza 2025-10-09T20:47:21Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsw2z48cmq227tc70x99zy487694x2wa04m40eu3n4ctr46r7z0xvszypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqu25engp I recently spoke to the Canberra Times about Living Streets Canberra&#39;s disappointment regarding the delayed introduction of fees for footpath closures. The government delayed the fees after being lobbied by the ACT Property Council.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9069621/canberra-delays-footpath-closure-fees-for-developers/">https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9069621/canberra-delays-footpath-closure-fees-for-developers/</a><br/><br/>#actpol #livingstreets #betterstreets 2025-09-21T06:52:37Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsr43m7787n72v562vkj25rn75xu3k87mecu469ml0emttp07z6q5gzypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqunyrqus Living Streets Canberra will be at the Kambah Spring Sustainable Fair located at the Diversity Hub today between 10am and 2:30pm.<br/><br/>Come say hi.<br/><br/>📍 8 Laidlaw Pl, Kambah<br/><br/>#canberra #livingstreets #betterstreets<br/> <img src="https://mstdn.matthewmcgranahan.me/system/media_attachments/files/115/239/207/692/988/079/original/f12c0c9657bd46de.png"> <br/> 2025-09-20T23:27:44Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsv009dw7km94h0njw4kxfr4jfqalsajgr9lav93ymwdfmscl6pxlqzypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqu74lnv0 Hubby snapped this picture of a car in Canberra.<br/><br/>Man, some people are so lost in life.<br/><br/>#auspol #canberra #Israel #charliekirk<br/> <img src="https://mstdn.matthewmcgranahan.me/system/media_attachments/files/115/207/170/868/949/158/original/fb5cc7dd2bdf0002.jpg"> <br/> 2025-09-15T07:41:48Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsf0cy7zdzhzjwql6ag39fdvrsusy8mvqhv7v2xt8kvujh9g6yxl8szypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqu5dyhph Samantha Maiden (newscorp) willing to give the member of Kennedy a free pass on his behaviour of threatening journalist during a press conference because his mother died is honestly shocking.<br/><br/>Again, there is no excuse for threatening journalist, and it is highly damaging for democracy. The panel on Insiders this morning should know this. Their role is really important, and at no stage should they be receiving threats when they are doing their job.<br/><br/>#auspol #newsmedia 2025-08-30T23:56:08Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs0jeffjz8mk2gpsuz3tv5ewnvsf6pyl8zlf39afy5yvrt6s0xnavczypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqugt5nj9 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0g7c7n9zc6upyrmw7w0wpjq9rtq8p5ew363zytkh75ml737scrysvcdwx9'>nevent1q…dwx9</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>man, such a horrible story. I hope his family can heal, and she can get better. It is crazy she is still on it, and probably speaks to what a broken individual she is. 2025-08-27T05:52:02Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsxrke4t5jyv6t0mgugr62elk3dey08a0t5ydt8ejm0ypsscnjp7jszypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwquyar3yx Hmmmm, when the ABC reports that the protests in Canberra are &#34;significantly smaller&#34; than the protests in Brisbane and other cities, it only further builds further distrust in the ABC.<br/><br/>It is worth noting that the protest in Canberra has been growing in numbers. This should be the focus of the reporting. It being smaller than other cities is not important.<br/><br/>#auspol #newsmedia #palestine #gaza #israel 2025-08-24T09:08:53Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsrcmecxawgk770edw7udj2y7gffu94w6s8nxw9999klcwcqscglsgzypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwquvdtxdm The cop yelling at me today while I was taking photos.<br/><br/>She wasn&#39;t happy that I was standing on the guard rail and leaning against the bridge railing to take photos from up higher.<br/><br/>#canberra #palestine #gaza #protest<br/> <img src="https://mstdn.matthewmcgranahan.me/system/media_attachments/files/115/082/567/425/187/204/original/2f894c67a022bb74.png"> <br/> 2025-08-24T07:34:11Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs9ll73xyv9cpmvw0k5aqdvrv629j5hdgsrpngcvfast4vy8ezn2dszypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqum65ju8 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsr8qqctt9zusml962jhpnytynk7v6nar5l2vfz7hq45xhzxx9wc3saerzm7'>nevent1q…rzm7</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>good to run into you! 2025-08-24T04:40:45Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsg863kqyenfeh8aremze3s2r80sa9lauakjgkkktnf5jhjmxn72hczypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqufdxgps In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs830mlp6kwn5nmj0t9fuq9vmylxzruhn8zpgfzc8uz6xvmnfesdrs8vfyfs'>nevent1q…fyfs</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Israel decided they are going to take Gaza City.<br/>It is one of the last safe places for civilians at the moment. 2025-08-08T04:38:45Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsvn4uv8wysga6e6fz2mc3eaj7rclxs3xa4meudqx3ex2mnyap7qxszypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqufvkg7m ePetition calling on the assembly to pass the Public Sector (Closing the Gap) Legislation Amendment Bill 2025<br/><br/><a href="https://epetitions.parliament.act.gov.au/details/e-pet-044-25">https://epetitions.parliament.act.gov.au/details/e-pet-044-25</a><br/><br/>#actpol #closingthegap 2025-08-05T09:16:06Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsdjlwuffpm7s3qrdcz7qf05793d70p7ggp0vhw39gax0qshsk72gqzypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqupg9p3s Penny Wong struggling on the point of if Israel is committing war crimes. Says &#34;it is impossible to justify withholding aid from civilians&#34;, but couldn&#39;t say that Israel is using starvation as a weapon of war.<br/><br/>#auspol #abc730 #gaza #palestine #Israel 2025-08-04T10:07:46Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqswcv4yg82mv74a9hy4j8r6arrnaxk97sesaweq3lv3m2lhu5uuvsszypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwquwh72ra In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsgrvppfruc9xhwzatehax7qhsqx2eue54qc0wmg94qxwz2eurespqu88yqa'>nevent1q…8yqa</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>they seemed to just want to complain about it. I&#39;m confused why they were trying to turn a crowd that size around. No wonder why there was confusion. 2025-08-03T07:29:24Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsrjng2a5cu7v8sus283qmqty88rjxsdttdv959l00leprk9snhl8czypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwquwt92ht Living Streets Canberra&#39;s next meeting is this Tuesday at 6pm<br/><br/><a href="https://livingstreets.org.au/event/29-july-2025-meeting/">https://livingstreets.org.au/event/29-july-2025-meeting/</a><br/><br/>#livingstreets #betterstreets #safestreets 2025-07-27T08:30:27Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsvv2an4e5rpy58v4m9228497fkqewmzqtu4yawsh0u8z4ss7syp5czypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqufdv4e0 Just seen a BBC report on ABC News regarding the situation in Gaza. It features a &#34;vantage point&#34; in Israel which looks out to the war. It seemed to me going from the reporting, that it is being used for entertainment. They installed vending machines, and the BBC captured in their footage Israelis taking photos, smiling.<br/><br/>This is so fucking gross. I can&#39;t think of anything to smile about.<br/><br/>#gaza #palestine #israel<br/> <img src="https://mstdn.matthewmcgranahan.me/system/media_attachments/files/114/916/085/999/747/026/original/69de3c8c72445d80.jpg"> <br/> 2025-07-25T21:55:09Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsx99pl3rz4mfz644edlszqqx2skwknx0fnu95xdw828wdjqq0dsjgzypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwquz2892f Trying not to cry tonight. I think the situation in Gaza is really getting to me. Those poor kids dying from lack of food and medicine. Those pictures are hard to see.<br/><br/>Tonight, I have written to Pocock, Gallagher and Payne pleading for action. I have also hopped onto Facebook asking friends to do the same.<br/><br/>#auspol #gaza #palestine #israel 2025-07-24T10:15:32Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsq48upr74zjr6nsna8rg4frzde50u2lq45y20x42hlfgy8hcyv2xgzypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqu7kc2x6 Iconic #taspol #tasvotes<br/> <img src="https://mstdn.matthewmcgranahan.me/system/media_attachments/files/114/879/449/617/757/010/original/44b62914f4006ec2.jpg"> <br/> 2025-07-19T10:35:31Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsgu4sm45na5p38cxf3u3qhsa9s5nvfmdez3ccxugxp6se57nq65nczypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwquft9tl5 Watching Foreign Correspondent. Man, this is just a reminder of what a fucking state the US is in right now. 2025-07-15T10:28:48Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsz9v4ve3q6hzlm5njz9v77ekvapea3eyp27znh9zuwuqreey8dd3qzypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqu24anu3 I am starting to see that the dog leg is really pointless and doesn&#39;t appear to produce much benefit for LR Stage 2B<br/><br/>While the idea of LR going past old parliament seems nice, the stops are pointless. Like the placement for the Treasury stop is plain dumb.<br/><br/>#canberra #publictransport 2025-07-08T02:42:03Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsd3clmsn727dcyvpf6hakzyzt4g3q8tuqutjf8a7xh628pn4u34jczypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqu9hqx3g It&#39;s healing<br/> <img src="https://mstdn.matthewmcgranahan.me/system/media_attachments/files/114/743/345/686/488/780/original/51807335893f4ac3.jpg"> <br/> 2025-06-25T09:44:58Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsf4r23ah7eqp03ndm6uqd9cyku678m9tl48me9r05psqezzjvq07szypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqu73x9tz #tuggeranong residents, MLA Laura Nuttall will be moving a motion tomorrow at 3pm in the legislative assembly regarding the Richardson Shops.<br/><br/>You can go in to watch, or watch it online here <a href="https://broadcast.parliament.act.gov.au/">https://broadcast.parliament.act.gov.au/</a><br/><br/>#canberra 2025-06-23T07:19:44Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsgztfdttdkuqa9dkkzl96nr6qaag27lmy3jddl4787q53ru33y4hczypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqunsmm3p In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsdum29c0znrd7mlz55ak39rhjachx9prxgemldsfma3elyusgk38cekjjng'>nevent1q…jjng</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>hubby and I saw it before I went back to work. 2025-06-23T02:35:15Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqst9u3uypguw5qg0xfa75vwxlx60as5xusehvc9jy4lk78xcunnhhqzypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwquurqmjm She&#39;s free!<br/> <img src="https://mstdn.matthewmcgranahan.me/system/media_attachments/files/114/703/248/701/641/933/original/fa3808d6e1590ec0.jpg"> <br/> 2025-06-18T07:46:02Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsrujefz860932969z4628x4t82ywzzeupf92tu0fwt2xdgzhhgd5gzypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqu4gn4xl First outing without Liam. He&#39;s gone back to work today.<br/> <img src="https://mstdn.matthewmcgranahan.me/system/media_attachments/files/114/696/058/316/389/341/original/746ca95fa622ddd5.jpg"> <br/> 2025-06-17T01:17:23Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqfdevgmkz940y9dsqvmd4vnw0k7qccvm9m73skwu86mspmud8vfqzypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqum4mzht In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsfx2mqa9mtl2mxwguw60nmpvamzqm56gw9wa7cukphyl5e5xmm26qv068lp'>nevent1q…68lp</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>agreed. A lot of the time I was hearing parents talk about safety as a reason. So, I guess every opportunity we get at increasing that sense of safety could be increasing the likelihood of kids walking to school. 2025-06-16T00:27:34Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsp09jg4vljanhznwrgpksr7w4fuxcrrj5daqfcg4ccam7auf2udpszypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqukdjyhp The fact is, we can improve the safety for our kids just by simply moving the limit by 10 on streets. Our kids deserve to feel safe around our schools, and they deserve the opportunity to walk to school.<br/><br/>Come on Canberra. Dropping from 40 to 30 is nothing in terms of travel time and it would be so easy for us to do. This is low hanging fruit.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-16/act-push-to-reduce-speed-limit-in-school-zones-to-30kph/105416814?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&amp;utm_content=link&amp;utm_medium=content_shared&amp;utm_source=abc_news_web">https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-16/act-push-to-reduce-speed-limit-in-school-zones-to-30kph/105416814?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&amp;utm_content=link&amp;utm_medium=content_shared&amp;utm_source=abc_news_web</a><br/><br/>#canberra #livingstreets #safestreets #school 2025-06-15T23:29:45Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsxzagn3q8dj547e4ds02p3vt72t52uaxx8vphk6l2uxqanxcjujlszypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqu04ffv5 I&#39;ve discovered today on my journey to Richardson, that my #mywayplus card was overdrawn again when I was trying to tap off, which was failing. This is the second time this has happened to me now, where it has allowed me to tap on but not off due to a funds issue.<br/><br/>There is no way to tell this without checking online or via a ticket machine. Validators don&#39;t tell you that there are no or negative funds, or that your account is temporarily blocked.<br/><br/>#canberra #publictransport 2025-06-15T06:35:17Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsw0xy92p09gkh99697lu2sepmqgwemdwhvr6wwfmjpj60ejmg0ywqzypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqum3eqlf Had a great chat with Laura and the team at Richardson Shops today about the possibilities for the area. So good to see such a turn out today. Also, great that the property owner come out to speak to locals about the issue.<br/><br/>Looking forward to seeing Laura bringing this issue up in the assembly in the next few weeks.<br/><br/>#canberra #tuggeranong 2025-06-15T06:14:50Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs93x9r5s3zc5w4r8cf3hf70gh8tq3r2ypgnlnc3gzu6hk354dlydgzypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqu396mpq In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsvlnud572chz89w0rv2ykzlj02qz80qelzf5s0kd4x4ne3cty7atq2f2qqc'>nevent1q…2qqc</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I am!<br/> <img src="https://mstdn.matthewmcgranahan.me/system/media_attachments/files/114/684/666/548/635/774/original/8ea0c3f1e6f9881f.jpg"> <br/> 2025-06-15T01:00:12Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsdelvt7mr3atc3yvs0cd87f2km0c5wr9gah95dp63reeryqx2y36czypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwquqmmjr9 I am heading to Richardson Shops today to chat with MLA Laura Nuttall about the situation there and what we might be able to do to breath in new life to my childhood local shops.<br/><br/>#canberra #tuggeranong #urbanism 2025-06-15T00:37:53Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsy4jmxjtep2sws55vyyjh7eakn42pmfptawrw55ffkfflwk75f6sczypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqu8ethsr Just so I have this right, the ABC has cancelled Q+A, and have nothing planned to replace it??<br/><br/>#auspol #ourabc 2025-06-11T07:40:52Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqst4a3dw00cwlgzjcwe3eshff3fk50yrpus0pc6pn05k0au06g43zczypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqu7a98kl In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs25wazlc95rcmzwlt4e7clf053f559aagfkq6n2zhn7x3djmduggc84ka7n'>nevent1q…ka7n</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>the only downside to the uptake in PT usage in Canberra, haha 2025-06-11T07:05:03Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs9qmd4afleulp27vs00wqkkp4w9u8jghtchlp98chdgcnlcj9kcsszypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqu58ch0m Andrew Wallace, member for Fisher, suggests on #abcafternoonbriefing that the LAPD officer didn&#39;t target the Nine News reporter.<br/><br/>Did he see the same video everyone else saw?<br/><br/>#auspol #laprotest 2025-06-11T07:00:06Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs8hfgdclw95lyg9dnuhlttt3uzdld72hw7qmsmzzv4waknqwyxjmgzypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqu45zlal In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsfcr8zmr83nyje6nlf6ev7a4aa8a89e36kagsf3nzgcwwgkf5g2jg7gll7c'>nevent1q…ll7c</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I hate that. The sitting on bags thing is also something I do. I will just plunk my ass down. Have gotten close to sitting on people&#39;s feet here in Canberra. Some people have very poor transit etiquette. 2025-06-11T06:50:40Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs2p9mc467gyscauv6k0jdgcsl8uulxpaun3d9kv2nscn9s04weyyqzypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqu49shxt The NCCC said to the ABC in relation to the missing middle housing plan that &#34;we are still a car-based society whether we like it or not.&#34;<br/><br/>This is only the case because of the lack of drive and investment in alternative modes. If we really want to change how we move, we have to give Canberrans a reason why. So far, only S1 of LR has done that.<br/><br/>#actpol #urbanrenewal #publictransport #housing 2025-06-10T01:03:45Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsghgu0m9kxa9a7rzs5jsg7zj5r0fkfxf7vrjyl77xhaltuyrx58fgzypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwquhpez7t Glenday sitting on the couch with a Canberra bus stop mug ❤️😊<br/><br/>#canberra #abcnewsbreakfast<br/> <img src="https://mstdn.matthewmcgranahan.me/system/media_attachments/files/114/655/967/590/792/930/original/b6ab92e3ca23fa76.jpg"> <br/> 2025-06-09T23:21:35Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqspgwz03pd7j3793sgkrlpxrr8nl39mgummtf7rnamepaah8sgrkhqzypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwquj2xu9g In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8n64y4wegd0gsfy26a22z5e9huud2avumqmg3j86smstk02r8zag0tum9r'>nevent1q…um9r</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>honestly, the hospital food wasn&#39;t terrible. 2025-06-09T11:43:42Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsdnm0nzgfq8z5nmfgeptcv3xz697mq0ys8j493y78husnshvfrvaczypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwquhhehlf Listen to me, the lasagne at Green House is amazing and I am eating the leftover for dinner.<br/><br/>#canberra 2025-06-09T08:31:58Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsxdcqewxttqahh7yjpcegpw0hag75zexnp6d7sdxkynamxwvhknfgzypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqura4zmy First day out. It was a little stressful for me, I felt a bit scared. But I did want to get out of the apartment. Bought slip on shoes, had some lunch and some bubble tea.<br/> <img src="https://mstdn.matthewmcgranahan.me/system/media_attachments/files/114/651/961/242/427/175/original/344f1c58dc2abe59.jpg"> <br/> 2025-06-09T06:22:21Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsvurx6f7rwdwm5hpp4kskkyesgshhevuazttyftuxl4fcas3h0xnszypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqugwsu2t In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsqm4tayc7qq53mdxauq4lu97exaka2pyh3j9cvfmcj6aq0g53a0cghsmyrr'>nevent1q…myrr</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>yea, I&#39;m ok. Just slightly uncomfortable. 2025-06-06T05:40:59Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsy0vqz9wm905xgnwd4x4rfeyx25l55a9f0wjcpt24tqdr2dggnt0czypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwque4kmd0 Finally home after a week in hospital. 2025-06-06T02:47:39Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsdpe096r7v6eah00khempr70y0vttazlx09h4h7myzn6jhm0fjaxqzypjgz8829kgmwprn65aj5hxn90u66addnfn60j60z2spm7edgrwqukmpwu9 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsfaj503vxmfpz0l9jj36mnx8ux0p2x43gg87mhxc3a2zyctwf8g4chuc08t'>nevent1q…c08t</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>they are super busy and having higher priority ones coming in like motor bike accidents.<br/><br/>Yea, daily fasting from midnight. But they came in pretty early today, so I got some breakfast this morning.<br/><br/>Really hoping for tomorrow. 2025-06-02T05:41:59Z