@andrewfaulkner9.bsky.social
Adelaide journalist/author. Books: Guts, Glory and Blunder (Noreuil, 1917), Blackburn VC, Stone Cold (Opie DCM). Animal lover. Orchard-hand. 'Keeper. Fauvist.
Final proof. Exciting and terrifying in equal measure. #amwriting
October 26, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Final proof. Exciting and terrifying in equal measure. #amwriting
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“The more complex the issue, the more susceptible it is to data washing, for very few people have the time or capacity to re-examine the findings. And no issue is more complex than dealing with climate change.” satpa.pe/Mt02Qun
How the fossil fuel lobby captured a landmark Labor policy
The federal government’s Future Gas Strategy, which backs extending production through to 2050 and beyond, is based on contested EY research commissioned by Australian Energy Producers.
satpa.pe
October 21, 2025 at 11:02 PM
“The more complex the issue, the more susceptible it is to data washing, for very few people have the time or capacity to re-examine the findings. And no issue is more complex than dealing with climate change.” satpa.pe/Mt02Qun
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“The Albanese Government is committed to no new extinctions” Environment Minister Murray Watt, reaffirming Labor’s 2022 pledge on Threatened Species Day 2025
2 weeks later Australia’s only shrew is declared extinct.
#auspol #climate @australiainstitute.org.au
minister.dcceew.gov.au/watt/media-r...
2 weeks later Australia’s only shrew is declared extinct.
#auspol #climate @australiainstitute.org.au
minister.dcceew.gov.au/watt/media-r...
October 15, 2025 at 7:12 AM
“The Albanese Government is committed to no new extinctions” Environment Minister Murray Watt, reaffirming Labor’s 2022 pledge on Threatened Species Day 2025
2 weeks later Australia’s only shrew is declared extinct.
#auspol #climate @australiainstitute.org.au
minister.dcceew.gov.au/watt/media-r...
2 weeks later Australia’s only shrew is declared extinct.
#auspol #climate @australiainstitute.org.au
minister.dcceew.gov.au/watt/media-r...
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"It overshadows all the fear, to see a marlin lit up [with colour], hunting. It's an incredible experience" - Nikki Watt
...In 2025 she fulfilled a dream, spearing a world-record 162.5-kilogram striped marlin...
The so-called 'sport' of murdering massive billfish
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
...In 2025 she fulfilled a dream, spearing a world-record 162.5-kilogram striped marlin...
The so-called 'sport' of murdering massive billfish
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
The Australian woman who spearfished a 162.5kg striped marlin
After a shock cancer diagnosis, Nikki Watt thought she'd never dive again. But now she's broken a spearfishing world record with a huge marlin.
www.abc.net.au
September 8, 2025 at 1:42 AM
"It overshadows all the fear, to see a marlin lit up [with colour], hunting. It's an incredible experience" - Nikki Watt
...In 2025 she fulfilled a dream, spearing a world-record 162.5-kilogram striped marlin...
The so-called 'sport' of murdering massive billfish
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
...In 2025 she fulfilled a dream, spearing a world-record 162.5-kilogram striped marlin...
The so-called 'sport' of murdering massive billfish
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
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Deepcut were kind enough to have me back:
www.deepcutnews.com/p/asios-sens...
www.deepcutnews.com/p/asios-sens...
ASIO’s sensational Iran claims raise plenty of questions. Why isn’t the media asking them?
Allegations that Iran is behind antisemitic attacks in Australia demand further scrutiny – but our media is already treating them as gospel
www.deepcutnews.com
August 27, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Deepcut were kind enough to have me back:
www.deepcutnews.com/p/asios-sens...
www.deepcutnews.com/p/asios-sens...
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Would rule our ABC staff from appearing on any of its own analysis shows like Insiders
ABC management want a new "impartiality obligation" in staff contracts as part of their EBA negotiations www.capitalbrief.com...
August 20, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Would rule our ABC staff from appearing on any of its own analysis shows like Insiders
OK, so I've taken the plunge into self-publishing (which I must say is fun). It's a music book. I have sparingly quoted snippets of lyrics -- 12 words at most, but usually fewer. Is that permitted under 'fair dealing' as a 'criticism or review', as long as the originator is acknowledged? #amwriting
August 18, 2025 at 5:14 AM
OK, so I've taken the plunge into self-publishing (which I must say is fun). It's a music book. I have sparingly quoted snippets of lyrics -- 12 words at most, but usually fewer. Is that permitted under 'fair dealing' as a 'criticism or review', as long as the originator is acknowledged? #amwriting
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This is not ok.
Wow! Bendigo Writers Festival (15 - 17 Aug) is making guest speakers sign a last-minute agreement to not mention Israel's genocide of Palestinians. Writers who care about human rights are cancelling. Any writer/guest still thinking of appearing should seriously reconsider. Stand up! Refuse to comply
August 14, 2025 at 5:22 AM
This is not ok.
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The NSW Police narrative is getting full airplay from the media, but is based on a falsehood. The protestors didn't try to turn back; the police blocked the march and forced everyone back the other way, for reasons that are difficult to understand.
August 3, 2025 at 11:56 PM
The NSW Police narrative is getting full airplay from the media, but is based on a falsehood. The protestors didn't try to turn back; the police blocked the march and forced everyone back the other way, for reasons that are difficult to understand.
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It’s hard to capture in a pic the size/energy of the crowd ready to march over the Syd Harbour Bridge but the station announcer at Wynyard:“don’t worry about tapping off, Transport NSW will work it out, gates are open, you’re heading for George St to the park, keep going, let’s free Palestine” 💕💕
August 3, 2025 at 3:27 AM
It’s hard to capture in a pic the size/energy of the crowd ready to march over the Syd Harbour Bridge but the station announcer at Wynyard:“don’t worry about tapping off, Transport NSW will work it out, gates are open, you’re heading for George St to the park, keep going, let’s free Palestine” 💕💕
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Areas of ocean that are cooler than average are shown in BLUE.
I've been working on story about the toxic algal bloom spreading off the South Australian coast. I just went back and looked at how hot the waters off the coast of Australia were getting starting in September 2024. Here's the visual:
July 30, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Areas of ocean that are cooler than average are shown in BLUE.
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If you like to hear a couple of smart, funny and interesting Australian chaps talking about #cricket then the Cricket Et Al podcast is highly recommended: open.spotify.com/episode/2KZr...
IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD: Controversy in England Vs India + A Very Special Birthday
Cricket Et Al · Episode
open.spotify.com
July 28, 2025 at 4:46 PM
If you like to hear a couple of smart, funny and interesting Australian chaps talking about #cricket then the Cricket Et Al podcast is highly recommended: open.spotify.com/episode/2KZr...
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Australia: “Federal funding to deal with algal bloom, but no national disaster declaration”
Cleaning the beaches does not “deal” with the undeclared elephant in the room - rising sea temperatures due to greenhouse gas emissions.
Another ABC failure.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
Cleaning the beaches does not “deal” with the undeclared elephant in the room - rising sea temperatures due to greenhouse gas emissions.
Another ABC failure.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
'I've got fisherman in tears on the phone': $14m in federal funding as fishers count the cost
The federal government has pledged $14 million to assist South Australia as it continues to deal with a toxic algal bloom outbreak, but has stopped short of declaring it a national disaster.
www.abc.net.au
July 21, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Australia: “Federal funding to deal with algal bloom, but no national disaster declaration”
Cleaning the beaches does not “deal” with the undeclared elephant in the room - rising sea temperatures due to greenhouse gas emissions.
Another ABC failure.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
Cleaning the beaches does not “deal” with the undeclared elephant in the room - rising sea temperatures due to greenhouse gas emissions.
Another ABC failure.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
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If you don’t want to form government why are you in politics
Dean Winter continues to rule out Greens deal in wake of election blow
Winter said it is crucial that the new parliament works collaboratively…
pulsetasmania.com.au
July 20, 2025 at 10:54 AM
If you don’t want to form government why are you in politics
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Join the dots.
My cartoon in today's @theageaustralia.bsky.social and @sydmorningherald.bsky.social (both newly arrived to Bluesky)
My cartoon in today's @theageaustralia.bsky.social and @sydmorningherald.bsky.social (both newly arrived to Bluesky)
July 20, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Join the dots.
My cartoon in today's @theageaustralia.bsky.social and @sydmorningherald.bsky.social (both newly arrived to Bluesky)
My cartoon in today's @theageaustralia.bsky.social and @sydmorningherald.bsky.social (both newly arrived to Bluesky)
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Frankly, Jillian Segal's report is not a serious document and the PM demeaned his office by standing next to her as she delivered it.
July 11, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Frankly, Jillian Segal's report is not a serious document and the PM demeaned his office by standing next to her as she delivered it.
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Note to governments: If you appoint a lobbyist to a publicly-funded official role, nothing they produce will have any credibility and neither will you.
July 10, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Note to governments: If you appoint a lobbyist to a publicly-funded official role, nothing they produce will have any credibility and neither will you.
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This is just so terribly sad. A marine ecosystem dying before our eyes.
Footage captured yesterday at Ardrossan, Yorke Peninsula, reveals more underwater impacts of SA's Harmful Algal Bloom.
With neon green water, the seabed was littered with dead and dying animals. There were also hundreds, if not thousands, of garfish on the seabed, some still alive.
With neon green water, the seabed was littered with dead and dying animals. There were also hundreds, if not thousands, of garfish on the seabed, some still alive.
July 10, 2025 at 10:58 AM
This is just so terribly sad. A marine ecosystem dying before our eyes.
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July 9, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Help. Anyone know what's replaced CNTRL-Z on the updated Word? #amwriting
July 10, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Help. Anyone know what's replaced CNTRL-Z on the updated Word? #amwriting
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Wiaan Mulder is the first player to score a 300, take 3 wickets and take 3 catches in a first-class match.
July 8, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Wiaan Mulder is the first player to score a 300, take 3 wickets and take 3 catches in a first-class match.
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Just a reminder that Erin Patterson has appeal rights, so her case is still sub judice. You can report the guilty verdicts but the hilarious takes are putting you in contempt territory.
July 7, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Just a reminder that Erin Patterson has appeal rights, so her case is still sub judice. You can report the guilty verdicts but the hilarious takes are putting you in contempt territory.
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Somebody needs to have a stern word with the oceans about the importance of gas as a transition fuel.
July 6, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Somebody needs to have a stern word with the oceans about the importance of gas as a transition fuel.