@andrewtown.bsky.social
Sustainability, People & Politics. Ally for the environment. Completing my Masters in Sustainable Development. There can be no Environmental justice without First Nations justice. He/Him on Wangal Land.
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Lived our lives by the Kudelka in the Kitchen for many years ... :)
As great as Jon was a political cartoons, his calender ones were fabulous as well
February 9, 2026 at 3:16 AM
Lived our lives by the Kudelka in the Kitchen for many years ... :)
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Summary of Peter Hartcher article in Nine
February 7, 2026 at 5:33 AM
Summary of Peter Hartcher article in Nine
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Penny Wong insisted "Jewish leaders had urged the government to issue an invitation.
And that's where it gets complicated. Not all Jewish Australians want Herzog to come."
Thank you, Laura Tingle, for acknowledging what few in mainstream media will.
And for tackling the realities that most avoid.
And that's where it gets complicated. Not all Jewish Australians want Herzog to come."
Thank you, Laura Tingle, for acknowledging what few in mainstream media will.
And for tackling the realities that most avoid.
Unravelling the threads of antisemitism and anti-Israeli sentiment will require both more political courage and more community tolerance than we have seen to date.
Herzog's Australia visit further politicises the Bondi terror attack
Unravelling the threads of antisemitism and anti-Israeli sentiment will require both more political courage and more community tolerance than we have seen to date.
www.abc.net.au
February 6, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Penny Wong insisted "Jewish leaders had urged the government to issue an invitation.
And that's where it gets complicated. Not all Jewish Australians want Herzog to come."
Thank you, Laura Tingle, for acknowledging what few in mainstream media will.
And for tackling the realities that most avoid.
And that's where it gets complicated. Not all Jewish Australians want Herzog to come."
Thank you, Laura Tingle, for acknowledging what few in mainstream media will.
And for tackling the realities that most avoid.
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Australia's Jan 2026 #SantosHeatwave (substitute any other govt-enabled fossil fuel corp you like): hopefully those that cannot hear have felt
It's NOT Decarbonisation or Adaptation--we desperately need both to avoid further #ClimateCatastrophe
It's NOT Decarbonisation or Adaptation--we desperately need both to avoid further #ClimateCatastrophe
5/ My answer (such as it is): we need people who can do both.
People who hold the longer-term #climate horizon and confront immediate political threats, and who make clear how deeply connected they are.
People who hold the longer-term #climate horizon and confront immediate political threats, and who make clear how deeply connected they are.
January 27, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Australia's Jan 2026 #SantosHeatwave (substitute any other govt-enabled fossil fuel corp you like): hopefully those that cannot hear have felt
It's NOT Decarbonisation or Adaptation--we desperately need both to avoid further #ClimateCatastrophe
It's NOT Decarbonisation or Adaptation--we desperately need both to avoid further #ClimateCatastrophe
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You’re not real Aboriginals. You don’t wear a lap-lap and hunt for your food, or live in a bark humpy!
Why is it white Australian culture can evolve but Aboriginal culture is not allowed to or risk being classified as not Aboriginal?
Simple answer - Racism.
Why is it white Australian culture can evolve but Aboriginal culture is not allowed to or risk being classified as not Aboriginal?
Simple answer - Racism.
January 24, 2026 at 9:07 AM
You’re not real Aboriginals. You don’t wear a lap-lap and hunt for your food, or live in a bark humpy!
Why is it white Australian culture can evolve but Aboriginal culture is not allowed to or risk being classified as not Aboriginal?
Simple answer - Racism.
Why is it white Australian culture can evolve but Aboriginal culture is not allowed to or risk being classified as not Aboriginal?
Simple answer - Racism.
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In October, ICE grabbed Maher Tarabishi.
He was a 24/7 caregiver for his disabled son Wael.
At the time of Maher’s detention, disability advocates warned that taking away Wael’s caregiver put his life at risk.
Wael died on Friday at age 30.
ICE caused his death.
They didn’t get to say goodbye.
He was a 24/7 caregiver for his disabled son Wael.
At the time of Maher’s detention, disability advocates warned that taking away Wael’s caregiver put his life at risk.
Wael died on Friday at age 30.
ICE caused his death.
They didn’t get to say goodbye.
Disabled son of ICE detainee dies after 30 days of hospitalization
It had been months since Wael Tarabishi seen his father. The family is calling on ICE to release Maher Tarabishi so he may attend his son's funeral.
www.wfaa.com
January 24, 2026 at 3:01 AM
In October, ICE grabbed Maher Tarabishi.
He was a 24/7 caregiver for his disabled son Wael.
At the time of Maher’s detention, disability advocates warned that taking away Wael’s caregiver put his life at risk.
Wael died on Friday at age 30.
ICE caused his death.
They didn’t get to say goodbye.
He was a 24/7 caregiver for his disabled son Wael.
At the time of Maher’s detention, disability advocates warned that taking away Wael’s caregiver put his life at risk.
Wael died on Friday at age 30.
ICE caused his death.
They didn’t get to say goodbye.
Brilliant
January 23, 2026 at 10:42 PM
Brilliant
Off the back of a WWA report that should have us all collectively shitting the bed, today seemed like a good time to release my ghost. Like me, it's a work in progress, but there's no time to wait for perfect...
#climateactionnow #toobigtofail
www.toobigtofail.co/too-big-to-f...
#climateactionnow #toobigtofail
www.toobigtofail.co/too-big-to-f...
TOO BIG TO FAIL
Challenging our future, one idea at a time
www.toobigtofail.co
January 22, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Off the back of a WWA report that should have us all collectively shitting the bed, today seemed like a good time to release my ghost. Like me, it's a work in progress, but there's no time to wait for perfect...
#climateactionnow #toobigtofail
www.toobigtofail.co/too-big-to-f...
#climateactionnow #toobigtofail
www.toobigtofail.co/too-big-to-f...
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I'll say yet again: Trump & his party do something virtually every day that constitutes a more violent & alarming suppression of speech than anything that happened during the entire alleged tyranny of woke. Every day. Yet the entire Free Spech army has just vanished into mist.
I wrote on the shameful situation re: the recession of a deanship to Emily Suski at the University of Arkansas Law. What was the reason? Prof. Suski signed an amicus brief supporting trans rights. The Arkansas legislators admitted that was it! Horrible outcome. ballsandstrikes.org/legal-cultur...
A Law School Dean Signed a Brief Defending Trans Rights. She Lost Her Job Because of It
The revocation of Emily Suski’s job offer at the University of Arkansas sends a chilling message to law professors everywhere.
ballsandstrikes.org
January 22, 2026 at 6:49 PM
I'll say yet again: Trump & his party do something virtually every day that constitutes a more violent & alarming suppression of speech than anything that happened during the entire alleged tyranny of woke. Every day. Yet the entire Free Spech army has just vanished into mist.
“A report by World Weather Attribution (WWA) suggests that the effect of greenhouse gas emissions outweighed the effects of a weak La Niña, which usually means milder temperatures across most of mainland Australia”
Collectively we should be soiling ourselves
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Collectively we should be soiling ourselves
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Australia’s worst heatwave since black summer made five times more likely by global heating, analysis finds
Extreme heat ‘is getting worse and whether we like it or not … there’s ultimately a limit to what we can actually physically cope with,’ scientist says
www.theguardian.com
January 22, 2026 at 9:03 PM
“A report by World Weather Attribution (WWA) suggests that the effect of greenhouse gas emissions outweighed the effects of a weak La Niña, which usually means milder temperatures across most of mainland Australia”
Collectively we should be soiling ourselves
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Collectively we should be soiling ourselves
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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"We’ve entered a new phase of the genocide — away from the eyes and ears of most of the international community. I think this is not just because of the illusion of 'peace,' but also because so many journalists there have been killed."
- Francesca Albanese on the #GazaGenocide
- Francesca Albanese on the #GazaGenocide
‘Impunity won’t last forever’: What gives Francesca Albanese hope
The UN Special Rapporteur points to the way out of the current crisis facing international law, while responding to criticism over her stance on October 7.
Interview by Samah Salaime
www.972mag.com/israel-gaza-...
The UN Special Rapporteur points to the way out of the current crisis facing international law, while responding to criticism over her stance on October 7.
Interview by Samah Salaime
www.972mag.com/israel-gaza-...
‘Impunity won't last forever’: What gives Francesca Albanese hope
The UN Special Rapporteur points to the way out of the current crisis facing international law, while responding to criticism over her stance on October 7.
www.972mag.com
January 22, 2026 at 8:36 PM
"We’ve entered a new phase of the genocide — away from the eyes and ears of most of the international community. I think this is not just because of the illusion of 'peace,' but also because so many journalists there have been killed."
- Francesca Albanese on the #GazaGenocide
- Francesca Albanese on the #GazaGenocide
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Weird how the ABC never mentions that there’s an ICC arrest warrant out for Netanyahu for crimes against humanity, or that he’s led a genocide in Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agrees to join US President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" despite his office previously criticising the makeup of the executive committee.
Netanyahu agrees to join Trump's 'Board of Peace'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agrees to join US President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" despite his office previously criticising the makeup of the executive committee.
www.abc.net.au
January 21, 2026 at 8:54 AM
Weird how the ABC never mentions that there’s an ICC arrest warrant out for Netanyahu for crimes against humanity, or that he’s led a genocide in Gaza
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BBC News reports that Netanyahu is joining Trumps 'board of peace'
They could have mentioned that Netanyahu is wanted for war crimes that include using starvation as a method of war, directing attacks against civilians, & extermination as a crime against humanity. But they didnt
They could have mentioned that Netanyahu is wanted for war crimes that include using starvation as a method of war, directing attacks against civilians, & extermination as a crime against humanity. But they didnt
January 21, 2026 at 10:57 AM
BBC News reports that Netanyahu is joining Trumps 'board of peace'
They could have mentioned that Netanyahu is wanted for war crimes that include using starvation as a method of war, directing attacks against civilians, & extermination as a crime against humanity. But they didnt
They could have mentioned that Netanyahu is wanted for war crimes that include using starvation as a method of war, directing attacks against civilians, & extermination as a crime against humanity. But they didnt
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Davos, Switzerland, the World Economic Forum.
January 20, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Davos, Switzerland, the World Economic Forum.
So the Israeli PM, who is responsible for repeated ceasefire violations against the Palestinians, is joining the #BoardofPeace ?
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has said in a statement that he will join Donald Trump’s controversial Board of Peace, which is tasked with overseeing the ceasefire and reconstruction in Gaza.
Netanyahu says he will join Trump’s Board of Peace
Israel confirms participation in body some leaders fear could seek to supplant United Nations.
www.politico.eu
January 21, 2026 at 10:03 AM
So the Israeli PM, who is responsible for repeated ceasefire violations against the Palestinians, is joining the #BoardofPeace ?
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Ok so advocating genocide is fine (exempt) under the hate speech laws but criticising the guy responsible for genocide is an offence.
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Criticism of Benjamin Netanyahu may be an offence under Australia’s new hate speech laws, Greens warn
Anthony Albanese and Tony Burke say the laws are needed to protect Australians – particularly the Jewish community
www.theguardian.com
January 21, 2026 at 9:24 AM
Ok so advocating genocide is fine (exempt) under the hate speech laws but criticising the guy responsible for genocide is an offence.
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So by expressing my view and saying that the Israeli Govt under Benjamin Netanyahu is committing a genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza - then under these new hate laws - I may be subject to criminal charges? Is this right? #auspol > www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Criticism of Benjamin Netanyahu may be an offence under Australia’s new hate speech laws, Greens warn
Anthony Albanese and Tony Burke say the laws are needed to protect Australians – particularly the Jewish community
www.theguardian.com
January 21, 2026 at 9:59 AM
So by expressing my view and saying that the Israeli Govt under Benjamin Netanyahu is committing a genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza - then under these new hate laws - I may be subject to criminal charges? Is this right? #auspol > www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Congratulations to Mr Arsen Ostrovsky on being appointed lvl boss of the Sydney office of the Australia Israel & Jewish Affairs Council. 😀👍
January 20, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Congratulations to Mr Arsen Ostrovsky on being appointed lvl boss of the Sydney office of the Australia Israel & Jewish Affairs Council. 😀👍
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Profits go down: We regret to announce that we have to destroy the world.
Profits go up: We're delighted to announce that we have to destroy the world.
Profits go up: We're delighted to announce that we have to destroy the world.
January 19, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Profits go down: We regret to announce that we have to destroy the world.
Profits go up: We're delighted to announce that we have to destroy the world.
Profits go up: We're delighted to announce that we have to destroy the world.
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“The so-called Board of Peace is really problematic.
It’s not at all clear how it would work.
…and Israel can still stop goods and services getting in to Gaza.”
Laura Tingle, as usual, with the reality that so many of her colleagues gloss over.
It’s not at all clear how it would work.
…and Israel can still stop goods and services getting in to Gaza.”
Laura Tingle, as usual, with the reality that so many of her colleagues gloss over.
January 19, 2026 at 5:32 AM
“The so-called Board of Peace is really problematic.
It’s not at all clear how it would work.
…and Israel can still stop goods and services getting in to Gaza.”
Laura Tingle, as usual, with the reality that so many of her colleagues gloss over.
It’s not at all clear how it would work.
…and Israel can still stop goods and services getting in to Gaza.”
Laura Tingle, as usual, with the reality that so many of her colleagues gloss over.
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Can they throw in Vermont? (Maple Danish pastry...yum!)
More than 200,000 Danish citizens have signed a petition to buy California as a response to Trump’s attempt to take Greenland.
They say they will provide Californians with “rule of law, universal health care, fact-based politics, and a lifetime supply of Danish pastries.”
They say they will provide Californians with “rule of law, universal health care, fact-based politics, and a lifetime supply of Danish pastries.”
January 17, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Can they throw in Vermont? (Maple Danish pastry...yum!)
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"Federal agents detained three workers from a family-owned Mexican restaurant in Willmar yesterday, hours after four agents ate lunch there."
There is an update on the missing Native Americans here.
But I want everyone to read how unbelievably douchy ICE is.
They ate at a Mexican Restaurant in Willmar, and then arrested all the workers.
www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
But I want everyone to read how unbelievably douchy ICE is.
They ate at a Mexican Restaurant in Willmar, and then arrested all the workers.
www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
Live: Trump threatens to send troops to Minnesota after federal agent shoots man over alleged attack
Trump claimed “professional agitators and insurrectionists” were among the demonstrations in Minneapolis as he threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act. The federal government released new details ab...
www.startribune.com
January 16, 2026 at 4:49 AM
"Federal agents detained three workers from a family-owned Mexican restaurant in Willmar yesterday, hours after four agents ate lunch there."
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The Greens are again urging the Malinauskas Government to investigate these claims of political interference. The allegations that public servants have been told to stall investigations into the toxic algal bloom in order to protect the political interests of Labor are shocking.
January 16, 2026 at 1:34 AM
The Greens are again urging the Malinauskas Government to investigate these claims of political interference. The allegations that public servants have been told to stall investigations into the toxic algal bloom in order to protect the political interests of Labor are shocking.
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Never before has the insurance industry faced such big losses tied to floods, severe thunderstorms and wildfires… and the evidence points to climate change playing "an increasing role in this development"
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Insured Losses From Wildfires, Storms and Floods Hit Record High
Never before has the insurance industry faced such big losses tied to floods, severe thunderstorms and wildfires, according to a fresh study that links rising temperatures to increasingly dangerous we...
www.bloomberg.com
January 14, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Never before has the insurance industry faced such big losses tied to floods, severe thunderstorms and wildfires… and the evidence points to climate change playing "an increasing role in this development"
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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The ABC News headline writer is doing an outstanding job of minimising any criticism of Israel.
• The headline: Israel limits aid
• The report: the Israeli Govt is refusing to allow caravans, temporary housing or building materials into the strip. #IsraeliTerrorism #GazaGenocide
• The headline: Israel limits aid
• The report: the Israeli Govt is refusing to allow caravans, temporary housing or building materials into the strip. #IsraeliTerrorism #GazaGenocide
January 13, 2026 at 10:05 AM
The ABC News headline writer is doing an outstanding job of minimising any criticism of Israel.
• The headline: Israel limits aid
• The report: the Israeli Govt is refusing to allow caravans, temporary housing or building materials into the strip. #IsraeliTerrorism #GazaGenocide
• The headline: Israel limits aid
• The report: the Israeli Govt is refusing to allow caravans, temporary housing or building materials into the strip. #IsraeliTerrorism #GazaGenocide