Amanda Loughman

#science lover, political junkie, #health & #pharmacy, #education, Sydney Swans tragic, film buff, cycling fan, may have a slight book obsession...

[Amanda Loughman @MandaLoughman]

As annoyed as I am re:#abccuts, there should be equal rage against the govt's #CSIRO cuts, part of their ongoing war on #science #auspol

[Amanda Loughman @MandaLoughman]

@Jayceeely @rickygervais @MOXYDON Oh, that sounds delicious!

[Amanda Loughman @MandaLoughman]

@MatthewBevan even though I have already watched all Black Swans Eps on iview (more than once), I will definitely watch tonight so it will be recorded on my Nielsen box

[Amanda Loughman @MandaLoughman]

"The Liberal Party needs an enema"
Definitely
#4corners #auspol #Liberals

[Sandra K Eckersley @SandraEckersley]

Angus Taylor went to Kings school for boys and Jane Hume went to Lauriston school for girls. Two silver spoon elitists with zero insight into the struggle of everyday Australians. #auspol

[Amanda Loughman @MandaLoughman]

@Paidamoyo2009 @TSUpdating We?
And also, why? I feel there is more credibility on Blake's side than Justin's.

[Amanda Loughman @MandaLoughman]

@NobelPrize I always love hearing who has won the Nobel prize in all other categories, because the recipients have truly made significant contributions to humanity.
Bur the Peace prize has been questionable for a very long time...

[Amanda Loughman @MandaLoughman]

@palaceletters @lynlinking Not at my clinic. $97 for a standard appointment before Medicare rebate.

[Amanda Loughman @MandaLoughman]

@5j2ph2my4f @AntonyGreenElec I'm sure the people in the electorate will actually want to know

[ABC News @ABC]

Parents of children with autism are speaking out against recent comments made by HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., saying his remarks about autism and vaccines reinforce harmful stereotypes. https://t.co/tWbr5J2qdF

[Jamie Roberton @jamieroberton]

🚨Exclusive: A grieving mother is being threatened with prosecution unless she deletes a damning review into police failings in her daughter's case.

We reported on Danielle Charters-Christie's story last year - police conduct since has raised alarm
https://t.co/3p3wtFLV1V

[Amanda Loughman @MandaLoughman]

@Halloween9732 @MeghanMcCain The murderers on both sides should go to hell. I don't care what country or religion they are from, a murderer is a murderer.

[Rohan Connolly @rohan_connolly]

Says it all about the state of Australian media that literally every week this Liberal Party flunky is able to write essentially the same biased crap and pass it off as "political analysis" when it's out & out propaganda. And poorly written propaganda at that. Just garbage.

[Al Gore @algore]

Today, President Trump will issue a series of Executive Orders that deny the climate emergency facing our country in favor of a phony “energy emergency”. These performative acts show the pervasive influence that the fossil fuel industry will have in the United States over the next four years. But make no mistake, the global Sustainability Revolution is unstoppable.

As was the case in 2017, withdrawing the US from the Paris Agreement is a shortsighted abdication of leadership that will only serve to put our nation at a disadvantage. Clinging to the industries of the past instead of embracing the industries of the future may boost the short-term profits of fossil fuel companies, but it will come at the expense of the broader American economy - including American workers who risk being left behind.

This is the first of what will be many attempts to ignore reality and try to stall the world’s unstoppable and irreversible move to a clean energy economy. But these proclamations are not reflective of our political and economic reality. These efforts to roll back progress – particularly the hugely popular clean energy investments in the Inflation Reduction Act – will be met with opposition from both political parties.

That’s why, in the coming weeks, months, and years, climate leaders and activists must not be deterred or distracted. From extreme weather disasters like Hurricane Helene and the still burning Los Angeles wildfires, to the growing number of climate refugees, to competitiveness in the global economy, the climate crisis will have profound consequences for the United States over the next four years.

If the new Administration won’t lead on this issue, it is up to all of us. Now is the time for Governors, Mayors, business leaders, investors, and activists to put their heads down and do the work that will advance the climate solutions our nation and the world so urgently need. We were able to keep up the pace of climate action during the first Trump Administration, and it is urgent that we take up the mantle once again.

[Jonathan Pie @JonathanPieNews]

Truth & Lies.

Mix Musk's interventions with Starmer's unpopularity, is it possible to separate the truth from the lies?

(Strong language and adult themes.)

[Amanda Loughman @MandaLoughman]

@JamesBlunt Well if anyone would know! 😁

[Amanda Loughman @MandaLoughman]

@NYGOPREP @DrNeilStone Hilarious joke that.

[Neil Stone @DrNeilStone]

I can't figure out if vaccines work or not.

Tough one. I can see why RFK Jr is so concerned.

Need Sherlock Holmes on this one.

[Amanda Loughman @MandaLoughman]

I'm astounded that this election is so close. All of us non-Americans just shake our heads in disbelief. #USElection2024 #USAElection2024 #USAElections2024 #Vote2024 #HarrisWalz

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

I often hear folks say, “Donald Trump sent me a check during the pandemic.”

I want to make sure you understand this: Congress sent you a check. By the way, Joe Biden also sent you a check during the pandemic, just like I gave people relief during the Great Recession. The difference is that we didn’t put our names on it – because it wasn’t about feeding our egos or advancing our politics, it was about helping people.

So don’t be giving him credit for that. And don’t give him your vote, either. There’s only one candidate in this election who cares about you, and that’s Kamala Harris.

[Nova Peris OAM OLY @NovaPeris]

Today’s Outburst by Senator Lidia Thorpe Does Not Reflect all of Aboriginal Australia.

As a former Senator and the first Aboriginal woman in the Australian Parliament, I am deeply disappointed by the actions of Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe during King Charles III’s visit to Parliament House. Her outburst, which disrupted what should have been a respectful event, was both embarrassing and disrespectful to our nation and the Royal Family.

In 2022, Senator Thorpe herself affirmed allegiance to the Crown during her swearing-in ceremony, as required by Section 42 of the Australian Constitution, stating: “I do solemnly and sincerely affirm and declare that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, her heirs and successors according to law.” This is a reminder that, regardless of personal beliefs, respecting our nation’s constitutional framework is essential, especially as an elected representative. If Senator Thorpe was not on board with this, she should not have accepted her position and made her affirmation in the first place.

For over 2 decades I have supported the principle that Australia should one day become a republic. Indeed, as a former co-chair of the Australian Republican Movement I advocated strongly for this. However, it is crucial to acknowledge that such decisions are for the Australian people to make through democratic means—not through rude interruptions or public outbursts. Senator Thorpe’s actions today do not reflect the manners, or approach to reconciliation, of Aboriginal Australians at large. They reflect only her, and it is important to clarify that the vast majority of us would not engage in this unconstructive confrontational way.

Australia is moving forward in its journey of reconciliation. As a nation, we are continually recognising the deep injustices faced by Aboriginal people. However, as hard as that journey is, it requires respectful dialogue, mutual understanding, and a shared commitment to healing—not divisive actions that draw attention away from the progress we are making as a country.

I would like to extend my sincere apologies to King Charles III and Queen Camilla on behalf of all those who value mutual respect and the dignity of our nation. When King Charles visited Yolngu Country in 2018, he was welcomed with great respect and warmth by the traditional owners of the land, who honoured him with a traditional ceremony. That moment exemplified the kind of engagement we need—one where respect is earned and given in equal measure.

Aboriginal Australia values these opportunities for cultural exchange and understanding. We are a proud people, deeply connected to our history, but we also recognise the importance of moving forward together as a unified nation.

Lidia Thorpe’s actions today do not reflect all of our people’s views or values. I hope King Charles and Queen Camilla will continue to visit and engage with communities across Australia, where they are welcomed with respect and dignity.