Hard to think of a more ‘unAustralian’ act than; undermining our democracy and the Constitution, betraying your closest colleagues and hiding everything from the people.
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Peter Garrett
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Musician, activist, former federal minister.
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This. Is. It. We’ve had an unbelievable run: Unforgettable, exhilarating, bloodyminded, yes, and with a heap of grunt & as much purpose as we could muster - farewell friends.
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The last dates of the final tour were revealed with Midnight Oil announcing two uniquely intimate extra shows in both Melbourne and Sydney. A portion of proceeds from each of these new gigs will be donated to environmental and Indigenous causes. See midnightoil.com
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If checking out artist’s portraits are your thing.
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This week's gone by in a blur...
For a Friday focus, we're sharing Anh Do's 2022 Archibald finalist portrait of @midnightoilband singer, activist and former politician @pgarrett – at over 2x2 metres, it's one of the largest faces you'll encounter in this year's exhibition.
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Incredible life. I’ve been deeply moved by the many songs, the enduring commitment to truth, and now, a poignant legacy which all can draw from.
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Farewell to the great Archie Roach; a true gentle man, songs deep from the heart, much loved by his people - massive respect across the land.
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Deeply worried about universal govt support for Scarborough, Beetaloo & Galilee projects - massive emissions, wrong direction. Read on ‘Swift action will reduce the impact of climate change
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No country is immune & it’s utter madness to ramp up fossil fuels, inc Scarborough in WA. Real leadership is needed to avert #ClimateBreakdown. ‘Europe is burning’: How a heatwave engulfed a continent
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#ClimateCrisis too real here. Must quit fossil fuels urgently & turbo charge efficiency & renewables.
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Yes to this, and then an urgent review of NSW govt anti protest laws - straight from the Trump playbook and an affront to a free, democratic society.
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A noble start to the new govt. 1st, the liberation of the Murugappan family. 2nd, AG Dreyfus dropping the Collaery persecution, a Dutton/Porter security state indulgence. Next, telling US the Aus people want the Assange extradition quietly set aside. Just as US commuted C Manning
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NAIDOC week is super important, reminding us that Australia’s first people never ceded ownership of the continent, that we urgently need The from the Heart to be taken seriously, & for the next positive step to be a Voice to Parliament included in the Constitution
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Seems that excessive police powers & repressive laws are all the go in Hungary, China, Hong Kong, the Phillipines, El Salvador, oh and NSW.
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Authorities in the Australian state of New South Wales are disproportionately punishing climate protesters, imposing harsh penalties for non-violent protests and bail conditions that violate basic rights.
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Just played our last show in DC. This is too real, the stakes sky-high.Democrats must confront now & Oz policy makers pay close attention as 'The US edges closer to civil war' |
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Good start for honouring promise to get serious on climate. But it’s only the beginning. Extreme weather happening, as predicted, on a staggering scale. Deep emissions cuts & rapid move to renewables with whole of govt response needed now. This is a #ClimateEmergency
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Crystal clear. World’s senior diplomat lays it down. For us in Australia, after decades of deceit, all too familiar. ‘Fossil fuel firms ‘have humanity by the throat’, says UN head in blistering attack
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More gas, fracking and coal Australian governments? No way. Scientists and informed citizens have been warning of today’s events for decades. Time to urgently elevate this issue; declare & then act on the #ClimateEmergency
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A potentially unprecedented heatwave is developing over Europe.
Almost every Western and Central European country could see its highest June temperatures ever recorded.
Temperatures will be 10-20C above average, with temperatures as high as 44C (111F) in Spain and France.
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#ClimateEmergency today: massive heatwaves in India & US -100 million people in harms way-extreme heat in the Arctic. Stop exploiting fossil fuels!
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UN Secretary General spells out the truth: 'New funding for fossil fuel exploration & production infrastructure is delusional. It will only further feed the scourge of war, pollution and climate catastrophe.' Long overdue for Oz to truly embrace clean energy.
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This is what is ‘happening’ - now.
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After a decade of gross neglect: with species in decline; abused seas & rivers; no duty of care & a hollowed out dept the environment portfolio is critical. We need a senior minister of the calibre of to reset & she’ll need strong support from cabinet#Auspol2022
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Congratulations to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and ALP on the federal election victory.
We are seriously ready to work alongside a Government committed to implementing the Uluru Statement in full. It’s clear that #HistoryIsCalling.
#UluruStatement #auspol #StayTrue2Uluru
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More good reasons to vote #ScottMorrison out today:
$Billions lost -subs never built.
Tone deaf to women.
Barnaby Joyce.
Turbo charged rorts, no remorse.
No corruption commission.
No real climate action.
Contempt for arts & culture.
No vision - we’re becoming a hard heart nation.
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Yet another good reason to vote #ScottMorrison out - now. ‘Labor to set up independent environmental protection agency and restore ‘trust and confidence’
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Another very good reason to vote #ScottMorrison out, now. ‘Labor promises to ‘move quickly’ on Indigenous voice to parliament referendum if elected
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It’s ‘a #ClimateEmergency stupid’. Instead of leadership stirs the swamp with calculated culture war toxicity, whilst refusing to take responsibility for anything.
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The odds of at least one of the next 5 years temporarily reaching the #ParisAgreement threshold of 1.5°C have increased to 50:50. In 2015 the chance was zero.
Very likely (93%) that one year from 2022-2026 will be warmest on record: WMO and @metoffice update.
#ClimateChange
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The climate crisis; existential threat/extraordinary opportunity, but if only the politics shifts, now. Got the chance to lay out some thinking in the Gandhi Oration this week. Thanks for the invitation.
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It was incredible & uplifting to play to so many people despite Covid & extreme weather. After o/s we’ll try and fit a few more in - now that would be fun.
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First leg of the Resist Tour finally comes to an end at Rutherglen. Thanks to everyone who made it possible with special thanks to Adam Ventoura, Leah Flanagan, Liz Stringer, Andy Bickers and our hard working crew. North America and Europe up next.
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This big storm took us out last night in Canberra. Extreme weather, incredibly disappointing for us & fans to hit pause-sorry all. We’ll def return to play nation’s capital at tour’s end, by then a decent govt must be in charge. Ready for tomorrow’s hometown gig, & it’s inside!
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The Great Barrier Reef is our most important natural organism: the largest on the planet. It’s a place of great beauty, employing tens of thousands of Australians. It's time to quit coal and gas and protect it properly, for all time.
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Thanks everyone for get well messages. Out of iso later today. Sunshine Coast here we come.
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Finally got back to Rod Laver, mindful of spirits circling off stage. Incredible audience lifted the roof - made the night. Back in the day we were bumped from the cover of Rolling Stone US by Bart Simpson so appreciate this generous assessment: bit.ly/3qKNOGI :)
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Outcomes? Mega fires, super storms, our Reef bleached again, Antarctic temps off the scale. This is beyond farce. literally not fit to govern.
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“The chattering classes of the UN can say what they want… we’re getting on with delivering outcomes.”
Communications Minister @PaulFletcherMP responds to the UN Secretary General calling out Australia for holding out on announcing emission reductions by 2030.
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Q’s to nation’s leader When will you acknowledge this is a #ClimateCrisis. When will you stop spruiking over 100 planned coal & gas projects. When will you tell the truth?
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Media was not told of visits by PM @ScottMorrisonMP to flood-affected farm and SES base until after they had happened. PM's official photographer was there. @7NewsAustralia
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Midnight Oil is disappointed to announce that Rob Hirst has returned a positive test for Covid-19. As a result the band needs to postpone its next two gigs to allow Rob to quarantine as required by Victorian law. More info: midnightoil.com
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Unfortunately we have to cancel tomorrow night's One For The Planet benefit gig. Rob Hirst has been battling a chest infection for several days. He has consistently returned negative covid tests but his symptoms worsened after last night's show at Mt Duneed.
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We’ll play 10-1 and a few other tunes in a surprise one - off at The Palais in Melbourne tomorrow night. Why? Environment organisations like & are working hard on the climate crisis happening right now and need support.
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Midnight Oil will play their classic '10-1' album in its entirety at St Kilda’s historic Palais Theatre on Monday 7 March, alongside other material including songs from their latest album, RESIST. Profits to go to environmental groups.
Info: midnightoil.com
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Beyond distressing. Crucial that & his band of reckless vandals are voted out now. New IPCC report says time running out to address climate change
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Tour underway with Newcastle & Orange shows alongside #1 album & the Gong tonight. Shows announced for Nth America & Europe.
A cascade of emotions & thoughts after Ukraine. Feels like a crucial time to come together, resist dictators, renounce war & safeguard this world. 🇺🇦
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Greatly enjoyed a deep yarn with Richard Fidler - legend! In case you missed it, dive in.
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It's been a helluva long time coming but the new album - Resist - is finally here. I’m proud that we are putting out songs of defiance and hope in times like these.
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Midnight Oil today release the brand-new album, aptly titled RESIST + a new video. The band also confirms imminent North America and EU tour announce. Full info: midnightoil.com
Buy/stream: midnightoil.lnk.to/RESIST_OutNow
We Resist (Official Video): youtu.be/ckvDeD9spL0
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