Bro of Hoppers
@broofhoppers.bsky.social
Environmental/social activist. Blessed with best partner on Earth. Living on Boonwurrung Land.
Was impressed by Sarah Hanson-Young’s clear and straight-talking interview on #Insiders this morning.
Niki Savva seemed to be as well, but the blokes were same-old game-playing all over the shop unfortunately.
Niki Savva seemed to be as well, but the blokes were same-old game-playing all over the shop unfortunately.
November 22, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Was impressed by Sarah Hanson-Young’s clear and straight-talking interview on #Insiders this morning.
Niki Savva seemed to be as well, but the blokes were same-old game-playing all over the shop unfortunately.
Niki Savva seemed to be as well, but the blokes were same-old game-playing all over the shop unfortunately.
Ssusssan Ley: “Australia doesn’t need a part-time energy minister”. #Insiders
Australia (and the world) definitely doesn’t need at all a climate-science and -action denialist COALITION ☹
Australia (and the world) definitely doesn’t need at all a climate-science and -action denialist COALITION ☹
November 22, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Ssusssan Ley: “Australia doesn’t need a part-time energy minister”. #Insiders
Australia (and the world) definitely doesn’t need at all a climate-science and -action denialist COALITION ☹
Australia (and the world) definitely doesn’t need at all a climate-science and -action denialist COALITION ☹
“Major supermarkets, Woolworths, Coles, ALDI and Metcash, are falling short in reducing unnecessary packaging. [Supermarkets] need to pick up their game and federal and state governments should pass the mandatory packaging law, proposed by Boomerang.”
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November 21, 2025 at 5:47 AM
“Major supermarkets, Woolworths, Coles, ALDI and Metcash, are falling short in reducing unnecessary packaging. [Supermarkets] need to pick up their game and federal and state governments should pass the mandatory packaging law, proposed by Boomerang.”
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Care to quote odds for all current "leaders" of the Parliamentary Liberal Parties in Australia still holding that job on 1/1/2007 OR having at least as many women in those jobs then as now?
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Kellie Sloane elected NSW Liberal leader unopposed, replacing Mark Speakman
Former journalist and first-term MP had Speakman’s endorsement and support across the factions
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November 20, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Care to quote odds for all current "leaders" of the Parliamentary Liberal Parties in Australia still holding that job on 1/1/2007 OR having at least as many women in those jobs then as now?
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Ever fewer people these days recall when I was young.
Which is why most people can’t remember when CSIRO was an institution in which Australians took great pride.
#DismalAntiscienceBallDrop ☹
www.heraldsun.com.au/technology/s...
Which is why most people can’t remember when CSIRO was an institution in which Australians took great pride.
#DismalAntiscienceBallDrop ☹
www.heraldsun.com.au/technology/s...
www.heraldsun.com.au
November 18, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Ever fewer people these days recall when I was young.
Which is why most people can’t remember when CSIRO was an institution in which Australians took great pride.
#DismalAntiscienceBallDrop ☹
www.heraldsun.com.au/technology/s...
Which is why most people can’t remember when CSIRO was an institution in which Australians took great pride.
#DismalAntiscienceBallDrop ☹
www.heraldsun.com.au/technology/s...
Santos: Ten years. $48 billion in sales. Zero dollars paid in corporate tax. Because when you're a mega-polluter, the only thing bigger than your emissions is your offshore account.
If you think that stinks, please sign and share the petition: www.getup.org.au/campaigns/ec...
If you think that stinks, please sign and share the petition: www.getup.org.au/campaigns/ec...
Stop Corporate Tax Dodging
An independent movement to build a progressive Australia and bring participation back into our democracy.
www.getup.org.au
November 18, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Santos: Ten years. $48 billion in sales. Zero dollars paid in corporate tax. Because when you're a mega-polluter, the only thing bigger than your emissions is your offshore account.
If you think that stinks, please sign and share the petition: www.getup.org.au/campaigns/ec...
If you think that stinks, please sign and share the petition: www.getup.org.au/campaigns/ec...
The absurdly-named and -behaving Liberal Party.
Feds abandon all pretence and climate denialism Vics have 3rd leader in a year - all in 48 hours.
What's to come before the week is out?
#SuicideWatch 😢😢
www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
Feds abandon all pretence and climate denialism Vics have 3rd leader in a year - all in 48 hours.
What's to come before the week is out?
#SuicideWatch 😢😢
www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
Victorian Liberal leadership spill LIVE: Jess Wilson to take over state party as Brad Battin accepts defeat
Brad Battin has lost a leadership challenge less than a year into his tenure as Victorian opposition leader, and a little more than 12 months out from the state election.
www.theage.com.au
November 17, 2025 at 11:17 PM
The absurdly-named and -behaving Liberal Party.
Feds abandon all pretence and climate denialism Vics have 3rd leader in a year - all in 48 hours.
What's to come before the week is out?
#SuicideWatch 😢😢
www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
Feds abandon all pretence and climate denialism Vics have 3rd leader in a year - all in 48 hours.
What's to come before the week is out?
#SuicideWatch 😢😢
www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
COALition climate science and action denialism is limitless.
“Emissions reduction would no longer be an objective of Australia's energy operator under a Coalition plan endorsed by the Nationals and Liberals, prioritising affordability and reliability over climate.”
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
“Emissions reduction would no longer be an objective of Australia's energy operator under a Coalition plan endorsed by the Nationals and Liberals, prioritising affordability and reliability over climate.”
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Coalition plans to strip climate from energy operator's objectives
Emissions reduction would no longer be an objective of Australia's energy operator under a Coalition plan endorsed by the Nationals and Liberals, prioritising affordability and reliability over climat...
www.abc.net.au
November 16, 2025 at 8:06 PM
COALition climate science and action denialism is limitless.
“Emissions reduction would no longer be an objective of Australia's energy operator under a Coalition plan endorsed by the Nationals and Liberals, prioritising affordability and reliability over climate.”
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
“Emissions reduction would no longer be an objective of Australia's energy operator under a Coalition plan endorsed by the Nationals and Liberals, prioritising affordability and reliability over climate.”
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
#SeriousQuestionsHere
”A not-for-profit conservation group made submissions against a proposed central Queensland wind farm earlier this year.
“The group defended its use of AI in the submissions and referencing non-existent projects during a Senate inquiry.”
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
”A not-for-profit conservation group made submissions against a proposed central Queensland wind farm earlier this year.
“The group defended its use of AI in the submissions and referencing non-existent projects during a Senate inquiry.”
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Conservation group admits AI use and 'errors' in anti-wind farm campaign
Rainforest Reserves Australia has faced a Senate inquiry amid allegations of using AI and referencing non-existent projects and groups in submissions against an axed wind farm.
www.abc.net.au
November 12, 2025 at 11:29 PM
#SeriousQuestionsHere
”A not-for-profit conservation group made submissions against a proposed central Queensland wind farm earlier this year.
“The group defended its use of AI in the submissions and referencing non-existent projects during a Senate inquiry.”
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
”A not-for-profit conservation group made submissions against a proposed central Queensland wind farm earlier this year.
“The group defended its use of AI in the submissions and referencing non-existent projects during a Senate inquiry.”
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Universalising the 24-hourd domestic cat curfew must be accelerated.
The killing/maiming of native wildlife is intolerable.
We stop allowing domestic dogs to roam decades ago.
www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/north...
The killing/maiming of native wildlife is intolerable.
We stop allowing domestic dogs to roam decades ago.
www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/north...
www.heraldsun.com.au
November 11, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Universalising the 24-hourd domestic cat curfew must be accelerated.
The killing/maiming of native wildlife is intolerable.
We stop allowing domestic dogs to roam decades ago.
www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/north...
The killing/maiming of native wildlife is intolerable.
We stop allowing domestic dogs to roam decades ago.
www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/north...
“Since 2005, Australia’s total greenhouse gas emissions have fallen about 28 per cent. Those from transport have gone up more than 20 per cent. Some projections suggest it could be the biggest source of emissions within five years.”
#ThinkAndDo
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#ThinkAndDo
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Inside Labor’s plan to tax EVs
Labor’s plan to tax electric vehicles has stalled on the conflicting goals of budget repair and emissions reduction.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
November 10, 2025 at 3:42 AM
“Since 2005, Australia’s total greenhouse gas emissions have fallen about 28 per cent. Those from transport have gone up more than 20 per cent. Some projections suggest it could be the biggest source of emissions within five years.”
#ThinkAndDo
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/economy...
#ThinkAndDo
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/economy...
If the Monty Python crew were just starting out now one of their most famous sketches would probably be "No-one Expects the (morally superior) IDF" 🤨
November 9, 2025 at 9:35 PM
If the Monty Python crew were just starting out now one of their most famous sketches would probably be "No-one Expects the (morally superior) IDF" 🤨
‘The Australian’s’ climate science-denying page today: “BRAWL OVER HOW TO REPLACE NET ZERO – Lib’s vague plan to exit death spiral”
Reminds me of the witless academic debate 50-60 years ago trying to turn the study of philosophy into linguistic waffle , or “arguing about the meaning of meaning”.
Reminds me of the witless academic debate 50-60 years ago trying to turn the study of philosophy into linguistic waffle , or “arguing about the meaning of meaning”.
November 8, 2025 at 6:07 AM
‘The Australian’s’ climate science-denying page today: “BRAWL OVER HOW TO REPLACE NET ZERO – Lib’s vague plan to exit death spiral”
Reminds me of the witless academic debate 50-60 years ago trying to turn the study of philosophy into linguistic waffle , or “arguing about the meaning of meaning”.
Reminds me of the witless academic debate 50-60 years ago trying to turn the study of philosophy into linguistic waffle , or “arguing about the meaning of meaning”.
“Deputy premier Ben Carroll on Thursday doubled down on his calls for a zero tolerance approach to young offenders.”
The Herald Sun doubles down on its overt campaign for Right factionalist Carroll as Vic Labor leader they mean.
www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victori...
The Herald Sun doubles down on its overt campaign for Right factionalist Carroll as Vic Labor leader they mean.
www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victori...
www.heraldsun.com.au
October 23, 2025 at 5:11 AM
“Deputy premier Ben Carroll on Thursday doubled down on his calls for a zero tolerance approach to young offenders.”
The Herald Sun doubles down on its overt campaign for Right factionalist Carroll as Vic Labor leader they mean.
www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victori...
The Herald Sun doubles down on its overt campaign for Right factionalist Carroll as Vic Labor leader they mean.
www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victori...
WAAAYY beyond ironic from Jeff Kennett in the Murdoch Press today: "People no longer listen to the Premier. They simply do not believe her". 🤣
October 21, 2025 at 9:44 PM
WAAAYY beyond ironic from Jeff Kennett in the Murdoch Press today: "People no longer listen to the Premier. They simply do not believe her". 🤣
#MirabellaDictu #SophiesticatedVicLibs
"Former Victorian Liberal Party president Greg Mirabella is set to go head to head with successor Phil Davis after dramatically switching sides in the legal battle over a controversial $1.55m rescue loan to John Pesutto."
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"Former Victorian Liberal Party president Greg Mirabella is set to go head to head with successor Phil Davis after dramatically switching sides in the legal battle over a controversial $1.55m rescue loan to John Pesutto."
www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victori...
www.heraldsun.com.au
October 21, 2025 at 5:15 AM
#MirabellaDictu #SophiesticatedVicLibs
"Former Victorian Liberal Party president Greg Mirabella is set to go head to head with successor Phil Davis after dramatically switching sides in the legal battle over a controversial $1.55m rescue loan to John Pesutto."
www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victori...
"Former Victorian Liberal Party president Greg Mirabella is set to go head to head with successor Phil Davis after dramatically switching sides in the legal battle over a controversial $1.55m rescue loan to John Pesutto."
www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victori...
Marcia Langton: “Former PM’s new book reads like a style manual for March for Australia types, weaving together evidence and myth, history and ideology…..
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Tony Abbott’s argument about Australian democracy is Trumpian in intent and based on half-truths | Marcia Langton
Former PM’s new book reads like a style manual for March for Australia types, weaving together evidence and myth, history and ideology
www.theguardian.com
October 20, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Marcia Langton: “Former PM’s new book reads like a style manual for March for Australia types, weaving together evidence and myth, history and ideology…..
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Australian’s Bloviator-At-Large Paul Kelly: “Angus Taylor and James Paterson have emerged as voices of clarity amid Liberal Party turmoil, delivering a unified vision”.
Ah Rupert, those people totally locked in your cocoon – politics above principle always. ☹
Ah Rupert, those people totally locked in your cocoon – politics above principle always. ☹
October 19, 2025 at 9:23 PM
The Australian’s Bloviator-At-Large Paul Kelly: “Angus Taylor and James Paterson have emerged as voices of clarity amid Liberal Party turmoil, delivering a unified vision”.
Ah Rupert, those people totally locked in your cocoon – politics above principle always. ☹
Ah Rupert, those people totally locked in your cocoon – politics above principle always. ☹
My embarrassing ignorance, but was surprised to read Barnaby Joyce is only 58.
One of his many “fine specimen” characteristics, I guess.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
One of his many “fine specimen” characteristics, I guess.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Nobody puts Barnaby in a corner: Why the Nats need to monitor his next move
In declaring he won't be recontesting his lower house seat and letting speculation run that he might jump ship for One Nation, Barnaby Joyce is declaring he's had enough with the Nationals under David...
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October 19, 2025 at 8:19 PM
My embarrassing ignorance, but was surprised to read Barnaby Joyce is only 58.
One of his many “fine specimen” characteristics, I guess.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
One of his many “fine specimen” characteristics, I guess.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
“A previously unreported video [with pictures, words and expressions of familiarity] has emerged, appearing to show a key March for Australia organiser coordinating with a Neo-Nazi at the first rally in Sydney in August....2/
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
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Video appears to show March for Australia organiser conferring with Neo-Nazi
A previously unreported video has emerged appearing to show a key March for Australia organiser coordinating with a Neo-Nazi at the first rally in Sydney in August, ABC NEWS Verify has found.
www.abc.net.au
October 17, 2025 at 9:54 PM
“A previously unreported video [with pictures, words and expressions of familiarity] has emerged, appearing to show a key March for Australia organiser coordinating with a Neo-Nazi at the first rally in Sydney in August....2/
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
When the wind doth blow and dirty fossil gas burning is lessened.....
October 16, 2025 at 7:18 PM
When the wind doth blow and dirty fossil gas burning is lessened.....
Linda Reynolds: ““As I have said, this is conduct which comes as no surprise to me.”
Unfortunately, she is not alone 😰
www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/people/...
Unfortunately, she is not alone 😰
www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/people/...
Linda Reynolds launches bid to bankrupt Brittany Higgins
Brittany Higgins has been dealt another financial blow after her former boss launched bankruptcy proceedings following her defamation win.
www.thenewdaily.com.au
October 14, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Linda Reynolds: ““As I have said, this is conduct which comes as no surprise to me.”
Unfortunately, she is not alone 😰
www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/people/...
Unfortunately, she is not alone 😰
www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/people/...
“The evidence in observed data and modelled projections shows that delaying renewables does not save money: It prolongs high prices and entrenches fossil fuels.
#TheNumbersAreStarkAndUndeniable
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#TheNumbersAreStarkAndUndeniable
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reneweconomy.com.au
October 14, 2025 at 5:05 AM
“The evidence in observed data and modelled projections shows that delaying renewables does not save money: It prolongs high prices and entrenches fossil fuels.
#TheNumbersAreStarkAndUndeniable
reneweconomy.com.au/gas-and-high...
#TheNumbersAreStarkAndUndeniable
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