Australia
6 unrolled threads about australia, each one readable on a single page.
Wolf of X@WolfofXAustralia 🧵 1.
SummaryA thread showcasing various unique aspects of Australia, including dangerous wildlife (crocodiles, venomous snakes, kangaroos), interesting environmental and civic features (mesh drains, tax transparency), and humorous cultural observations about distances, costs, and regulations.Feb 8, 202511 tweets♥ 325K
Kicks@kicksAustralian breakdancer ‘Raygun’ is being accused of ‘rigging’ her way to the 2024 Olympics 😳 A thread 🧵
SummaryAustralian breakdancer Raygun faces allegations of rigging her way to the 2024 Olympics by controlling the selection process through her own governing body and denying funding to other dancers. A petition with thousands of signatures calls for a full investigation into claims of manipulation and unfair treatment of other qualified athletes.Aug 15, 202415 tweets♥ 123K
Solo Monk@JJKALE2🧵I saw an Aboriginal aunty busking in Newtown last night. She plays the saxophone & it was special. I listened for 20mins, dropped $50 into her case & said "You remind me of Marlene Cummings...
SummaryThe author encountered Aboriginal jazz saxophonist and activist Marlene Cummings busking in Newtown, Sydney, recognized her as a legendary artist, and was moved to tears by the meeting. The thread celebrates Cummings' cultural significance and encourages people to support her through busking and direct donations given her health challenges.Jan 24, 20257 tweets♥ 82.2K
Humans of Judaism@HumansOfJudaismMy dad, Alex Kleytman, an 87-year-old Holocaust survivor, was murdered on December 14, 2025, at Bondi Beach Hanukkah Lighting Festival. He was a fascinating, cheerful and kind person of many talents w...
SummaryAlex Kleytman, an 87-year-old Holocaust survivor, was murdered on December 14, 2025, at a Hanukkah festival at Bondi Beach while shielding his wife Larisa. He survived WWII in Siberia and was remembered as a kind, resilient person who died because of antisemitic violence.Dec 17, 20253 tweets♥ 45.4K
Kurt Mahlburg@k_mahlburg🚨 An Aussie doctor has been found guilty of professional misconduct. Not for harming patients. But for posting Christian views, including memes & satire from @TheBabylonBee, on social media. Y...
SummaryAustralian doctor Dr Jereth Kok has been found guilty of professional misconduct and indefinitely suspended from medical practice for posting conservative Christian views on social media, including memes, quotes, and commentary on gender ideology and COVID policies—despite having zero patient complaints in 15 years and posting mostly to non-public audiences. The tribunal ruled his personal beliefs about marriage, parenting, and medical ethics violated professional standards, raising concerns about free speech and conscience rights for professionals in regulated fields.Jul 28, 202529 tweets♥ 39.4KKurt Mahlburg@k_mahlburg