@twitter-exile.bsky.social#WorkingClassHistory @workingclasshistory.com :
On this day, 24 September 1945, dockworkers in #Brisbane, Australia launched a "black" ban on #Dutch ships transporting materials to aid the invasion of the newly-independent #Indonesia by the #Netherlands.
@winkypop.bsky.social@winkypop.bsky.social@twitter-exile.bsky.social#QLDSocialists @qld-socialists.bsky.social :
On Thursday 8th October, 3 unis in Brisbane are going on #strike for better wages and conditions. Please join the workers at 12:30pm at Queens Park to show solidarity.
@jmshistorycorner.bsky.social#ONThisDay 27 September 1898 Thomas Joseph Byrnes died at the age of 37 in Brisbane, Queensland. He had served as the 12th Premier of Queensland since April. He was succeeded 4 days later by James Robert Dickson. #OTD #history #qldpol #qldpolitics #politics
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@qldaah.bsky.socialBrisbane's Story Bridge to close for maintenance from Sunday, December 27, 2026, to Monday, January 18, 2027.
Initially a state funded project but later passed to council. Council can't impose tolls. Crisafulli govt shows no interest in it. #qldpol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09...
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@onequeensland.bsky.socialAnother one mentioning a 2026 finish for the Truro St-Federation St section (inc. the requirement for interim bus lanes from Newmarket Rd Windsor to Truro St Lutwyche.
The interim bus lanes were ultimately dumped (except for those leading into Truro St).
@winkypop.bsky.socialwww.thenewdaily.com.au/life/social-... #auspol #qldpol #nswpol
Fake like Pauline
@winkypop.bsky.social@qldaah.bsky.socialTrouble-prone Crisafulli government Minister Amanda Camm departed for 6 weeks leave on Aug 30. Her portfolio includes families, seniors, disability, child safety & prevention of domestic family violence. Ros Bates is acting on child safety. #qldpol youtube.com/shorts/XFBJK...
@qldaah.bsky.socialWhat many of us predicted. Gina Rinehart's instance through Queensland Premier David Crisafulli & Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie for Games rowing on the Fitzroy River, Rockhampton now leans into crocodile removal. John Lever owns the Koorana Crocodile Farm. #qldpol youtu.be/EWIrQM9mGs4
@twitter-exile.bsky.socialProductions like #Bluey & #BoySwallowsUniverse have taken the world by the storm & support 1000s of jobs, but it's been confirmed the #LNP have cut #ScreenQLD 's funding by 40%.
QLD #Labor Shadow Arts Min. #LeeanneEnoch spoke about the consequences today.
@winkypop.bsky.social@qldaah.bsky.socialA mention on ABC Qld nightly news. Sadly, 91 Queensland children known to child safety died last financial year. Worst fatality rate in 5yrs; rise of 59.6% on previous year. OL Steven Miles' response published online was not aired. Acting Crisafulli govt Minister Ros Bates yet to respond. #qldpol
@winkypop.bsky.socialThe QLD Govt is totally incompetent and should be replaced for all of our sakes #qldpol