📊 2-Which of the following sources do you trust the most?
Anonymous Poll
21%
Television news (e.g., ABC, SBS)
12%
Online news websites (e.g., Reuters, Huffington Post)
19%
Social media platforms (e.g., Twitter, Facebook, instagtam)
15%
Independent news outlets
33%
I do not trust any of these
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https://youtu.be/ZjoQkPXA_us?si=nbcA8YFBXMfbHqHM
Continuing from our previous discussion, watch how media outlets twist and manipulate evidence to serve their own interests. This video exposes the subtle tactics used to shape narratives and influence public opinion.
#MediaManipulation #CriticalThinking #BiasInMedia #Dontbefooled #Mediabrainwash
Continuing from our previous discussion, watch how media outlets twist and manipulate evidence to serve their own interests. This video exposes the subtle tactics used to shape narratives and influence public opinion.
#MediaManipulation #CriticalThinking #BiasInMedia #Dontbefooled #Mediabrainwash
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Israeli Soccer Attacks: Amsterdam Photographer on What Really Happened
“They told the opposite of what happened in that footage.”
Photographer Annet de Graaf captured the Israeli Maccabi soccer fan violence in Amsterdam. In her first interview with US media, she tells Mehdi Hasan that outlets like Sky News, the New York Times…
Photographer Annet de Graaf captured the Israeli Maccabi soccer fan violence in Amsterdam. In her first interview with US media, she tells Mehdi Hasan that outlets like Sky News, the New York Times…
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⏱It's 3:40am Sydney time.
📍I'm here at the Sydney park
A view of the Sydney city and the Airport.
Not much to see 😆
#beautiful
#calm
#serenity
#peace
#sydney_park
@Australian
📍I'm here at the Sydney park
A view of the Sydney city and the Airport.
Not much to see 😆
#beautiful
#calm
#serenity
#peace
#sydney_park
@Australian
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🍀Australian🍀
Photo
👉 By the way... On New Year’s Eve, this place will be so packed you might need to reserve a spot now—maybe even camp out to claim it before the crowds take over!😁
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✨On this special night, let the noise of the world fade,
And let your heart find its quiet parade.
Beneath the stars that softly gleam,
May you hold onto hope and dream.
As the year turns, take a breath so deep,
For peace is yours to hold and keep.
#pray_for_peace
#special_night
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@Australian
And let your heart find its quiet parade.
Beneath the stars that softly gleam,
May you hold onto hope and dream.
As the year turns, take a breath so deep,
For peace is yours to hold and keep.
#pray_for_peace
#special_night
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@Australian
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Whispers of the Tide.
❤️The breeze carries whispers, gentle, serene,
Painting dreams on this canvas of marine.
The scent of salt, the taste of the night,
Wraps us together in endless delight.
No words are needed, for here we belong,
Where the waves compose their endless song.
With you, my love, beneath the starry dome,
This beach, this night, is our eternal home.
#poem
#love
#reflect
#calm
@Australian
❤️The breeze carries whispers, gentle, serene,
Painting dreams on this canvas of marine.
The scent of salt, the taste of the night,
Wraps us together in endless delight.
No words are needed, for here we belong,
Where the waves compose their endless song.
With you, my love, beneath the starry dome,
This beach, this night, is our eternal home.
#poem
#love
#reflect
#calm
@Australian
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🥰Tonight, let the world be still,
Let joy and peace your spirit fill.
Amid the lights and midnight cheer,
Embrace the hope of a brand-new year.
Breathe in calm, let worries cease,
And welcome the future with quiet peace.
✨💫✨💫✨💫✨💫✨💫
@Australian
Let joy and peace your spirit fill.
Amid the lights and midnight cheer,
Embrace the hope of a brand-new year.
Breathe in calm, let worries cease,
And welcome the future with quiet peace.
✨💫✨💫✨💫✨💫✨💫
@Australian
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Forwarded from Uplifted Minds
📖Regular reading can enhance longevity. A study involving 5,635 participants aged 50 and older found that those who read books regularly had a 20% lower risk of dying over the next 12 years compared to non-readers or those who read periodicals. This association remained significant regardless of factors like race, education, health status, wealth, marital status, and depression.
Additionally, reading has been linked to improved sleep quality. Engaging in reading before bedtime can promote better sleep by reducing stress and signaling to the body that it's time to rest.
#reading
#books
#boost
#mental_health
@upliftedminds
Additionally, reading has been linked to improved sleep quality. Engaging in reading before bedtime can promote better sleep by reducing stress and signaling to the body that it's time to rest.
#reading
#books
#boost
#mental_health
@upliftedminds
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Forwarded from Uplifted Minds
Did you know that the brain has a built-in system to clean itself while you sleep, called the glymphatic system. This system flushes out toxins and waste products, like beta-amyloid, which is linked to Alzheimer's disease. Quality sleep is essential for this process, so prioritize rest for a healthier brain!
#sleep
#health
#brain
@upliftedminds
#sleep
#health
#brain
@upliftedminds
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🌟 Share Your Holiday Adventures!🌟
Hello, Australian community!
As we reach the halfway point of the holiday season in Australia, we'd love to see the beautiful parks and places you've explored. Share your photos of the stunning spots you've visited (please avoid personal photos) and let us experience the magic through your eyes.
📸 How to Participate:
1. Send your photos of parks and places to austelegram@gmail.com
2. Include your nickname and the place name in the email.
3. Your photos will be shared on this channel for everyone to enjoy!
Let's spread some holiday cheer and inspire each other with amazing experiences.
Can't wait to see your adventures! 🌍✨
@Australian
Hello, Australian community!
As we reach the halfway point of the holiday season in Australia, we'd love to see the beautiful parks and places you've explored. Share your photos of the stunning spots you've visited (please avoid personal photos) and let us experience the magic through your eyes.
📸 How to Participate:
1. Send your photos of parks and places to austelegram@gmail.com
2. Include your nickname and the place name in the email.
3. Your photos will be shared on this channel for everyone to enjoy!
Let's spread some holiday cheer and inspire each other with amazing experiences.
Can't wait to see your adventures! 🌍✨
@Australian
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Forwarded from Uplifted Minds
☕️The aroma of coffee has been shown to enhance alertness, improve memory, and sharpen attention.
🧠Studies suggest that exposure to coffee’s scent can lead to better performance on analytical tasks, possibly due to a placebo effect that boosts concentration
@upliftedminds
🧠Studies suggest that exposure to coffee’s scent can lead to better performance on analytical tasks, possibly due to a placebo effect that boosts concentration
@upliftedminds
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☕️Australia has one of the most vibrant specialty coffee cultures in the world and is credited with inventing the flat white, a popular espresso-based drink that's now found globally.
👏Good on ya, Australia! Flat white’s a ripper!
@Australian
👏Good on ya, Australia! Flat white’s a ripper!
@Australian
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🛜Australia, historically suffered from slow broadband speeds compared to other developed countries.
💸Despite investments like the National Broadband Network (NBN), Australia still ranks relatively low in global internet speed rankings, with rural and remote areas facing especially poor connectivity.
@Australian
💸Despite investments like the National Broadband Network (NBN), Australia still ranks relatively low in global internet speed rankings, with rural and remote areas facing especially poor connectivity.
@Australian
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🧠 Can you really spot fake news?
🚨 97% of Australian adults struggle to verify information online
(University of Canberra study)
That means most people can’t reliably tell whether what they see online is true or misleading.
📊 Key Facts You Should Know 🔴 Only 3% of Australians can properly fact-check information
⚠️ Nearly 1 in 2 people showed no real verification skills
📱 Australians encounter 7–8 pieces of misinformation every week
👶👵 All age groups affected — young and old alike
🤯 The Surprising Part ❌ Most people were confident they could spot fake news
❌ But failed when tested with real examples
📉 More internet use did not mean better judgment
📢 Why This Matters Misinformation influences: • Health decisions
• Social attitudes
• Public opinion
• Elections & trust
When false information spreads faster than truth, everyone is affected.
🧩 Final Thought
In today’s digital world,
verifying information is a life skill — not an option.
💫Think. Check. Verify.
Before you believe. Before you share.
@Australian
🚨 97% of Australian adults struggle to verify information online
(University of Canberra study)
That means most people can’t reliably tell whether what they see online is true or misleading.
📊 Key Facts You Should Know 🔴 Only 3% of Australians can properly fact-check information
⚠️ Nearly 1 in 2 people showed no real verification skills
📱 Australians encounter 7–8 pieces of misinformation every week
👶👵 All age groups affected — young and old alike
🤯 The Surprising Part ❌ Most people were confident they could spot fake news
❌ But failed when tested with real examples
📉 More internet use did not mean better judgment
📢 Why This Matters Misinformation influences: • Health decisions
• Social attitudes
• Public opinion
• Elections & trust
When false information spreads faster than truth, everyone is affected.
🧩 Final Thought
In today’s digital world,
verifying information is a life skill — not an option.
💫Think. Check. Verify.
Before you believe. Before you share.
@Australian
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🏝Between the weight of stone and the rhythm of the sea, time speaks without words.
🪨These rocks were shaped slowly—by patience, pressure, and persistence—reminding us that the strongest transformations often happen quietly.
💫Not everything meaningful is sudden.
Some lessons are carved gently, layer by layer, until endurance becomes beauty.
📸 My Camera
📍Kamay - Botany Bay National Park
@Australian
🪨These rocks were shaped slowly—by patience, pressure, and persistence—reminding us that the strongest transformations often happen quietly.
💫Not everything meaningful is sudden.
Some lessons are carved gently, layer by layer, until endurance becomes beauty.
📸 My Camera
📍Kamay - Botany Bay National Park
@Australian
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🌊 Hidden Life in a Rock Pool 🌊
🟤🔴 What are these red, jelly-like circles?
These are sea anemones, most likely Waratah Anemones (Actinia tenebrosa) — a common species along Australian rocky shores.
🔍 Key facts about them:
• They are animals, not plants
• Relatives of jellyfish and corals
• The red dot in the center is the mouth
• When exposed to air, they close tightly to keep moisture inside
• When underwater, they open and show tentacles to catch food
🐚 What else is in the photo?
• Small marine snails and limpets
• These creatures live together in intertidal rock pools, surviving waves, heat, and predators
🌱 Why this matters:
Rock pools are micro-ecosystems — tiny worlds showing how life adapts, protects itself, and coexists under extreme conditions.
🧠 Reflection:
Sometimes the most extraordinary life exists where we least expect it — hidden, silent, and resilient.
📸 My Camera
@Australian
🟤🔴 What are these red, jelly-like circles?
These are sea anemones, most likely Waratah Anemones (Actinia tenebrosa) — a common species along Australian rocky shores.
🔍 Key facts about them:
• They are animals, not plants
• Relatives of jellyfish and corals
• The red dot in the center is the mouth
• When exposed to air, they close tightly to keep moisture inside
• When underwater, they open and show tentacles to catch food
🐚 What else is in the photo?
• Small marine snails and limpets
• These creatures live together in intertidal rock pools, surviving waves, heat, and predators
🌱 Why this matters:
Rock pools are micro-ecosystems — tiny worlds showing how life adapts, protects itself, and coexists under extreme conditions.
🧠 Reflection:
Sometimes the most extraordinary life exists where we least expect it — hidden, silent, and resilient.
📸 My Camera
@Australian
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