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Well done team! Legends. In every way ❤️ Still waiting for FIFA to uphold their right to represent their country. Melbourne Victory Fatima Yousufi Afghanistan Women's National Football Team

Well done team! Legends. In every way ❤️ Still waiting for FIFA to uphold their right to represent their country. Melbourne Victory Fatima Yousufi Afghanistan Women's National Football Team

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Go the @socceroos today against Paraguay. Our national ambassadors of social cohesion.

Go the @socceroos today against Paraguay. Our national ambassadors of social cohesion.

110,696 Aufrufe • vor 2 Monaten

We’ve all seen the way that Australia came together in 05 against Uruguay, voted our greatest ever sporting moment. In 06, in Germany. In 2022, Round of 16 against Messi. In 2023, with the home World Cup, over 11 million Aussies watching the quarter final. And now, again, the Socceroos captivating the nation in 2026. Bringing us all together. Something we need more than ever. Anthony Albanese must surely have gotten it, by now. An investment in Australian football achievement, is an investment in Australia itself. Over to you.

We’ve all seen the way that Australia came together in 05 against Uruguay, voted our greatest ever sporting moment. In 06, in Germany. In 2022, Round of 16 against Messi. In 2023, with the home World Cup, over 11 million Aussies watching the quarter final. And now, again, the Socceroos captivating the nation in 2026. Bringing us all together. Something we need more than ever. Anthony Albanese must surely have gotten it, by now. An investment in Australian football achievement, is an investment in Australia itself. Over to you.

Craig F̶o̶s̶t̶e̶r̶

79,770 Aufrufe • vor 2 Monaten

The Gianni Infantino plan to exploit commercial rights to the World Cup is a coup organised from within, executed by stealth. And any Federation or President that supports this has no place representing the game. The future of the World Cup and the integrity of the game are not for sale — and they are certainly not to be stolen in a case of very common thievery.

The Gianni Infantino plan to exploit commercial rights to the World Cup is a coup organised from within, executed by stealth. And any Federation or President that supports this has no place representing the game. The future of the World Cup and the integrity of the game are not for sale — and they are certainly not to be stolen in a case of very common thievery.

27,086 Aufrufe • vor 1 Monat

Love this. Australians shouldn’t leave people behind because they do things differently. We get around them. And lift them up. That’s what we learn as team athletes, anyway. Raygun stepped up and did her stuff in front of the world, her way. Not everyone can say that in life. It took guts to be different. And certainly to keep smiling, and dancing after the barrage she received. Well done to her. And to the AUS Olympic Team Very, very cool.

Love this. Australians shouldn’t leave people behind because they do things differently. We get around them. And lift them up. That’s what we learn as team athletes, anyway. Raygun stepped up and did her stuff in front of the world, her way. Not everyone can say that in life. It took guts to be different. And certainly to keep smiling, and dancing after the barrage she received. Well done to her. And to the AUS Olympic Team Very, very cool.

319,114 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren

Idiots. Hey Americans, This one got out alive. Don’t ever touch our wildlife unless in a controlled environment with highly trained Australians, and only Australians, present to save your life. Every animal and insect in Australia has evolved to eat you, bite you in half, strangle you, inject you with poison, suck your blood, punch you, divebomb from the sky, send you into a coma or, at the very least and only if in a good mood, just take a limb or two. Think of Australia as a stress test for humans. That’s the way we like it. So hands off. Or hands gone. Now go home.

Idiots. Hey Americans, This one got out alive. Don’t ever touch our wildlife unless in a controlled environment with highly trained Australians, and only Australians, present to save your life. Every animal and insect in Australia has evolved to eat you, bite you in half, strangle you, inject you with poison, suck your blood, punch you, divebomb from the sky, send you into a coma or, at the very least and only if in a good mood, just take a limb or two. Think of Australia as a stress test for humans. That’s the way we like it. So hands off. Or hands gone. Now go home.

196,516 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

This is abhorrent behaviour. Netanyahu is a wanted war criminal, indicted by the International Criminal Court. He should be immediately arrested by any country that purports to support international law. The fact that any politician, or party in Australia or elsewhere would indicate they would not follow through on their obligations under international law is extremely disturbing. It places every Australian at risk as it undermines the very system of rules that underpins our rights including basics like consular protection abroad, human rights protections, aside from basic sovereignty and territorial integrity without which the world is lawless. Australia is obligated under the treaties we have signed to support the independence and rulings of the international justice system which includes the duty to prevent genocide where sufficient evidence exists to invoke that duty, and to end apartheid where legally established by the ICJ. This requires sanctions and all measures to bring it to an end. Our duties are very clear. They do not change according to the case, the State, the individual or any other factor. Netanyahu is a wanted war criminal. And Australia should deliver him to The Hague. As we would any other. Being committed to the arrest of Putin, Duterte or Netanyahu is not a reflection of Australia’s regard or otherwise for our local communities, and should never be characterised as such for political gain, but of our unwavering commitment to justice under the international law established with our direct and proud involvement, and on which our future relies.

This is abhorrent behaviour. Netanyahu is a wanted war criminal, indicted by the International Criminal Court. He should be immediately arrested by any country that purports to support international law. The fact that any politician, or party in Australia or elsewhere would indicate they would not follow through on their obligations under international law is extremely disturbing. It places every Australian at risk as it undermines the very system of rules that underpins our rights including basics like consular protection abroad, human rights protections, aside from basic sovereignty and territorial integrity without which the world is lawless. Australia is obligated under the treaties we have signed to support the independence and rulings of the international justice system which includes the duty to prevent genocide where sufficient evidence exists to invoke that duty, and to end apartheid where legally established by the ICJ. This requires sanctions and all measures to bring it to an end. Our duties are very clear. They do not change according to the case, the State, the individual or any other factor. Netanyahu is a wanted war criminal. And Australia should deliver him to The Hague. As we would any other. Being committed to the arrest of Putin, Duterte or Netanyahu is not a reflection of Australia’s regard or otherwise for our local communities, and should never be characterised as such for political gain, but of our unwavering commitment to justice under the international law established with our direct and proud involvement, and on which our future relies.

Craig F̶o̶s̶t̶e̶r̶

188,688 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

Lex Marinos was a legend of ‘Kingswood Country’, a culturally significant series that captured Australia’s relationship with immigration in the 80’s perfectly. Known in the show as a ‘wog’, Lex was also a part of the ‘wogball’ family with legendary Greek-Australian football club, Sydney Olympic. In football, we’re immensely proud of our contribution to multiculturalism, a vital home for our growing cultural diversity long before it became a loved part of Australian life. Lex was an important part of that process. He passed away in recent days. Rest well. (Worryingly, this scene sounds like many politicians today, 40 years later.)

Lex Marinos was a legend of ‘Kingswood Country’, a culturally significant series that captured Australia’s relationship with immigration in the 80’s perfectly. Known in the show as a ‘wog’, Lex was also a part of the ‘wogball’ family with legendary Greek-Australian football club, Sydney Olympic. In football, we’re immensely proud of our contribution to multiculturalism, a vital home for our growing cultural diversity long before it became a loved part of Australian life. Lex was an important part of that process. He passed away in recent days. Rest well. (Worryingly, this scene sounds like many politicians today, 40 years later.)

147,911 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren

Just do something.

Just do something.

Craig F̶o̶s̶t̶e̶r̶

135,249 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

Politics rarely leads. The most important social and political change has, and by design must, always come from the people. Unfortunately, it takes too long, as politics resists, media condemns. As history shows, everyone has something to protect, a reason not to be brave. Sometimes, it happens faster, because something triggers the masses. A threshold is reached. People can’t stand anymore. They take to the streets, risk themselves, choose what is right over what is safe, the zeitgeist shifts, and politics responds. There were extensive anti-apartheid protests in Australia over 40 years, for example, spanning from the late 1940’s through the 1980’s. The 1971 South African Springbok rugby union tour of Australia sparked widespread protests across the country. Activists disrupted matches, blocked team movements and led marches, resulting in arrests, a state of emergency in Queensland, and the cancellation of a planned cricket tour. Eventually, Australia applied sanctions and in some ways, led. Today, we are immensely proud of the role we played. The patterns are not new. They just repeat. Those Australians carried a fierce love, the kind that doesn’t back down, the kind humanity most needs. Standing against genocide, apartheid, illegal occupation, the deliberate starvation of children and for all innocent people is never wrong. Doesn’t matter where it is. It is confronting, yes, irrespective of the media framing or power dynamics of today, Australia will take immense pride that 300,000+ people chose to confront mass injustice, protect innocent children, support international law, commit to shared humanity and demand a just peace. Unfortunately, it’s not enough. It’ll take many more. The children of Gaza will need you, too.

Politics rarely leads. The most important social and political change has, and by design must, always come from the people. Unfortunately, it takes too long, as politics resists, media condemns. As history shows, everyone has something to protect, a reason not to be brave. Sometimes, it happens faster, because something triggers the masses. A threshold is reached. People can’t stand anymore. They take to the streets, risk themselves, choose what is right over what is safe, the zeitgeist shifts, and politics responds. There were extensive anti-apartheid protests in Australia over 40 years, for example, spanning from the late 1940’s through the 1980’s. The 1971 South African Springbok rugby union tour of Australia sparked widespread protests across the country. Activists disrupted matches, blocked team movements and led marches, resulting in arrests, a state of emergency in Queensland, and the cancellation of a planned cricket tour. Eventually, Australia applied sanctions and in some ways, led. Today, we are immensely proud of the role we played. The patterns are not new. They just repeat. Those Australians carried a fierce love, the kind that doesn’t back down, the kind humanity most needs. Standing against genocide, apartheid, illegal occupation, the deliberate starvation of children and for all innocent people is never wrong. Doesn’t matter where it is. It is confronting, yes, irrespective of the media framing or power dynamics of today, Australia will take immense pride that 300,000+ people chose to confront mass injustice, protect innocent children, support international law, commit to shared humanity and demand a just peace. Unfortunately, it’s not enough. It’ll take many more. The children of Gaza will need you, too.

83,442 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

Not many Australians know about the Mau Mau rebellion. It’s probably a good time to think about the history and legacy of the monarchy, your monarchy, ahead of Chuck’s visit next week. What it means to our own, contemporary identity and place in the world. And moving ahead together, instead of holding onto the past 💚💛

Not many Australians know about the Mau Mau rebellion. It’s probably a good time to think about the history and legacy of the monarchy, your monarchy, ahead of Chuck’s visit next week. What it means to our own, contemporary identity and place in the world. And moving ahead together, instead of holding onto the past 💚💛

Craig F̶o̶s̶t̶e̶r̶

121,047 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

Attempts by FIFA to reframe a private initiative as democratic after the fact, have failed dismally. This goes far beyond a financial proposal. It concerns the integrity of FIFA’s decision-making, the independence of its disciplinary system, and whether the organisation still possesses any capacity to act as a custodian of the game. What is required is a full, independent investigation into the proposal, those involved, the flagrant conflicts of interest involved in the Balogun case now intimately connected to the proposed World Cup sell-off, and the complete absence of internal scrutiny before the plan was public. Until a proper investigation is completed and its findings published, no further steps on this proposal should be taken. And any Federation in agreement with this debacle and cover-up after the fact, is an impediment to the minimal, let alone the satisfactory, management of the game. An ambition we may have to abandon, it seems..

Attempts by FIFA to reframe a private initiative as democratic after the fact, have failed dismally. This goes far beyond a financial proposal. It concerns the integrity of FIFA’s decision-making, the independence of its disciplinary system, and whether the organisation still possesses any capacity to act as a custodian of the game. What is required is a full, independent investigation into the proposal, those involved, the flagrant conflicts of interest involved in the Balogun case now intimately connected to the proposed World Cup sell-off, and the complete absence of internal scrutiny before the plan was public. Until a proper investigation is completed and its findings published, no further steps on this proposal should be taken. And any Federation in agreement with this debacle and cover-up after the fact, is an impediment to the minimal, let alone the satisfactory, management of the game. An ambition we may have to abandon, it seems..

11,616 Aufrufe • vor 1 Monat

‘There’s a lot of journeys.. with many different meanings.. but with one purpose.’ Not just the CommBank Socceroos But Australia itself. Which is to say, the same thing.

‘There’s a lot of journeys.. with many different meanings.. but with one purpose.’ Not just the CommBank Socceroos But Australia itself. Which is to say, the same thing.

20,217 Aufrufe • vor 2 Monaten

Australia, Tanya and I are ditching our boozy last names next month for Dry July to raise funds for Aussies affected by cancer. If we can do it, so can you.. Head to to join us and get involved. #dryjuly #ad

Australia, Tanya and I are ditching our boozy last names next month for Dry July to raise funds for Aussies affected by cancer. If we can do it, so can you.. Head to to join us and get involved. #dryjuly #ad

17,665 Aufrufe • vor 2 Monaten

For Australia to continue this unifying adventure post #FIFAWWC 2 things are needed. A National football plan based on social cohesion/multiculturalism as much as sport Anthony Albanese + Everyone joining Ninja A-League Isuzu UTE A-League Let’s take on the world at its game. The Project

For Australia to continue this unifying adventure post #FIFAWWC 2 things are needed. A National football plan based on social cohesion/multiculturalism as much as sport Anthony Albanese + Everyone joining Ninja A-League Isuzu UTE A-League Let’s take on the world at its game. The Project

134,484 Aufrufe • vor 3 Jahren

Worth thinking about. What does Australia stand for, and who are we, in 2024?

Worth thinking about. What does Australia stand for, and who are we, in 2024?

82,405 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

In Bathurst for a very important corroboree to commemorate the bicentenary of this day, August 14 in 1824 when martial law was imposed on the Wiradjuri people in Bathurst. This is the first corroboree on top of Mount Panorama for many, many decades. Here to learn about the colony-sanctioned slaughter of Aboriginal people in this area as part of what’s now known as the ‘frontier wars.’ The Wiradjuri call it the ‘homeland wars’ since it was their home. Today’s a good day to read about what happened, learn more about our shared history. And historical truths we were never taught. Only through truth and understanding can we heal and come together.

In Bathurst for a very important corroboree to commemorate the bicentenary of this day, August 14 in 1824 when martial law was imposed on the Wiradjuri people in Bathurst. This is the first corroboree on top of Mount Panorama for many, many decades. Here to learn about the colony-sanctioned slaughter of Aboriginal people in this area as part of what’s now known as the ‘frontier wars.’ The Wiradjuri call it the ‘homeland wars’ since it was their home. Today’s a good day to read about what happened, learn more about our shared history. And historical truths we were never taught. Only through truth and understanding can we heal and come together.

75,215 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren

Yesterday the respected scientific organisation Copernicus released data for 2024 and it’s not good, at all. Last year was the hottest on record for 170 years and that comes as no suprise because the hottest 10 years on record have come in the last 10. The graphs are going up, the predictive trend says that human life will be fundamentally affected and climate breakdown will be very serious. It affects every human. Human mobility will vastly increase and among other aspects, the impact on migration given the trends in the other direction are extremely worrying. Humans need to work together across political, ideological, religious boundaries in everyone’s interest. Our kids, theirs, and theirs. Young people everywhere. That’s why I’ve supported the @dutyofcarecampaign by young Aussies calling on the government to take their interests into account in every decision. We shouldn’t have to ask, really. Support them on Insta at @dutyofcarecampaign

Yesterday the respected scientific organisation Copernicus released data for 2024 and it’s not good, at all. Last year was the hottest on record for 170 years and that comes as no suprise because the hottest 10 years on record have come in the last 10. The graphs are going up, the predictive trend says that human life will be fundamentally affected and climate breakdown will be very serious. It affects every human. Human mobility will vastly increase and among other aspects, the impact on migration given the trends in the other direction are extremely worrying. Humans need to work together across political, ideological, religious boundaries in everyone’s interest. Our kids, theirs, and theirs. Young people everywhere. That’s why I’ve supported the @dutyofcarecampaign by young Aussies calling on the government to take their interests into account in every decision. We shouldn’t have to ask, really. Support them on Insta at @dutyofcarecampaign

Craig F̶o̶s̶t̶e̶r̶

62,348 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

Hope you are able to take some time to reflect on 2024 and look ahead to the new year. In doing so, there is much that needs collective voice and action. Issues that affect us all, humanity, and the only planet we have, and without relying on billionaires to find a new one while allowing this one to degrade and people to suffer. 2025 is a good time to renew our commitment to each other, to shared human rights and objective standards of conduct among countries, and to directing actions and resources towards a sustainable future for our kids. Oblivia Coalmine. Something to think about over the break. ❤️

Hope you are able to take some time to reflect on 2024 and look ahead to the new year. In doing so, there is much that needs collective voice and action. Issues that affect us all, humanity, and the only planet we have, and without relying on billionaires to find a new one while allowing this one to degrade and people to suffer. 2025 is a good time to renew our commitment to each other, to shared human rights and objective standards of conduct among countries, and to directing actions and resources towards a sustainable future for our kids. Oblivia Coalmine. Something to think about over the break. ❤️

49,815 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr