Steve Baty (He/him)
@docbaty.bsky.social
Public prosperity through strategic design, policy and advocacy. Public spaces, public infrastructure, public services, and nature. Co-author: Designing Tomorrow
Wangal country
Interests include: policy, cycling, bonsai, Design
Wangal country
Interests include: policy, cycling, bonsai, Design
Spent 40 mins yesterday driving out to my mum’s expecting to find her dead, injured or ill. She hadn’t responded to messages for a day and phone didn’t answer and she hasn’t been well.
She was fine; Optus outage impacted her on Sunday and she had no idea her phone wasn’t working.
Jesus
She was fine; Optus outage impacted her on Sunday and she had no idea her phone wasn’t working.
Jesus
February 10, 2026 at 9:04 AM
Spent 40 mins yesterday driving out to my mum’s expecting to find her dead, injured or ill. She hadn’t responded to messages for a day and phone didn’t answer and she hasn’t been well.
She was fine; Optus outage impacted her on Sunday and she had no idea her phone wasn’t working.
Jesus
She was fine; Optus outage impacted her on Sunday and she had no idea her phone wasn’t working.
Jesus
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Fantastic job going at my workplace, the Justice and Equity Centre. Spread the word and reach out if you have any questions: www.ethicaljobs.com.au/members/piac...
Government Relations Adviser - Job in Sydney - Justice and Equity Centre
Lead government relations strategies to help shape social justice campaigns.
www.ethicaljobs.com.au
February 10, 2026 at 1:18 AM
Fantastic job going at my workplace, the Justice and Equity Centre. Spread the word and reach out if you have any questions: www.ethicaljobs.com.au/members/piac...
So SpaceX made a profit last year of $8bn and wants to be valued at $1.5tn - a price/earnings ratio of nearly 200. WTAF kind of casino Musk running
February 10, 2026 at 5:48 AM
So SpaceX made a profit last year of $8bn and wants to be valued at $1.5tn - a price/earnings ratio of nearly 200. WTAF kind of casino Musk running
Let's face it: the Australian government siding with colonial interests isn't exactly a turn up for the books.
February 10, 2026 at 5:29 AM
Let's face it: the Australian government siding with colonial interests isn't exactly a turn up for the books.
I have committed to four cycling events so far this year, with the first one coming up in six weeks. That one's here in Sydney. Then Mudgee in early May; Bowral in October; and Melbourne in October. Lots of cycling tourism ahead
February 10, 2026 at 3:58 AM
I have committed to four cycling events so far this year, with the first one coming up in six weeks. That one's here in Sydney. Then Mudgee in early May; Bowral in October; and Melbourne in October. Lots of cycling tourism ahead
So, the following thread is my initial review and critique of the new $864m Sydney Fish Markets which opened in mid-January after years of planning, design and development. It came in late, over budget, and is an admittedly lovely piece of architecture.
February 10, 2026 at 12:52 AM
So, the following thread is my initial review and critique of the new $864m Sydney Fish Markets which opened in mid-January after years of planning, design and development. It came in late, over budget, and is an admittedly lovely piece of architecture.
The assaults by police on protestors in Sydney last night were sadly the inevitable result of restrictive government policy, aggressive policing, and a terrible decision to invite the representative of a genocidal government.
February 9, 2026 at 11:46 PM
The assaults by police on protestors in Sydney last night were sadly the inevitable result of restrictive government policy, aggressive policing, and a terrible decision to invite the representative of a genocidal government.
Not too far away, Mr Speaker, protestors might end up being beaten or shot.
February 9, 2026 at 11:11 AM
Not too far away, Mr Speaker, protestors might end up being beaten or shot.
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It may not seem possible, but Angus Taylor as leader of the Opposition would be even worse for the Coalition than Ley. I hope he wins his challenge.
February 9, 2026 at 6:17 AM
It may not seem possible, but Angus Taylor as leader of the Opposition would be even worse for the Coalition than Ley. I hope he wins his challenge.
A lot of manufactured moral panic over the weekend about e-motorbikes (although always conflated as e-bikes). It fuels anti-cyclist sentiment and leads to incidents like being buzzed by an SUV at 80km/h. At that speed any contact would be damaging and potentially fatal.
February 9, 2026 at 1:35 AM
A lot of manufactured moral panic over the weekend about e-motorbikes (although always conflated as e-bikes). It fuels anti-cyclist sentiment and leads to incidents like being buzzed by an SUV at 80km/h. At that speed any contact would be damaging and potentially fatal.
Another example of the new Sydney Fish Market falling down on some fundamental design decisions.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
Cyclists say Sydney Fish Market bike route 'accident waiting to happen'
The decision to put a shared bike path in front of the new Sydney Fish Market is causing a clash between commuter cyclists and visitors to the site, riders say.
www.abc.net.au
February 9, 2026 at 12:58 AM
Another example of the new Sydney Fish Market falling down on some fundamental design decisions.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
Muting the American national anthem.
February 8, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Muting the American national anthem.
Good morning on this wet and dreary Monday in Sydney. The weather matches my mood as we 'welcome' the Israeli president in service of 'unity'.
I'm unclear on the exact mechanics of this unifying visit, since the local jewish community has decried the visit from a war criminal...
I'm unclear on the exact mechanics of this unifying visit, since the local jewish community has decried the visit from a war criminal...
February 8, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Good morning on this wet and dreary Monday in Sydney. The weather matches my mood as we 'welcome' the Israeli president in service of 'unity'.
I'm unclear on the exact mechanics of this unifying visit, since the local jewish community has decried the visit from a war criminal...
I'm unclear on the exact mechanics of this unifying visit, since the local jewish community has decried the visit from a war criminal...
The same side bitching about consequences to the point of splitting the Coalition are out there in states like Queensland pushing "adult crime, adult time" policies without any sense of irony or shame.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Coalition reunites after Sussan Ley brokers deal with David Littleproud to end second split
Deal sees all former Nationals frontbenchers suspended from shadow ministry until March
www.theguardian.com
February 8, 2026 at 4:22 AM
The same side bitching about consequences to the point of splitting the Coalition are out there in states like Queensland pushing "adult crime, adult time" policies without any sense of irony or shame.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Thank you, Treasurer, for your visionary leadership*
"We've got a tax reform agenda that is primarily focused on cutting income taxes," he said.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
* heavy sarcasm
"We've got a tax reform agenda that is primarily focused on cutting income taxes," he said.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
* heavy sarcasm
Next federal budget to 'lift speed limit' on economy, treasurer says
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the federal government's budget in May will focus on productivity, spending restraint and tax reform.
www.abc.net.au
February 8, 2026 at 1:19 AM
Thank you, Treasurer, for your visionary leadership*
"We've got a tax reform agenda that is primarily focused on cutting income taxes," he said.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
* heavy sarcasm
"We've got a tax reform agenda that is primarily focused on cutting income taxes," he said.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
* heavy sarcasm
I’m intrigued by this notion being implicitly advanced by the NSW Premier that there’s an appropriate level of protest against genocide, but he’s worried we’ll cross that line. Therefore, there’s to be no protesting.
February 7, 2026 at 11:31 PM
I’m intrigued by this notion being implicitly advanced by the NSW Premier that there’s an appropriate level of protest against genocide, but he’s worried we’ll cross that line. Therefore, there’s to be no protesting.
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The new show is out here in Perth getting 4.5 and 5 star reviews. 😍
February 6, 2026 at 11:48 PM
The new show is out here in Perth getting 4.5 and 5 star reviews. 😍
For a dork like Musk, the fact that wealth brought him attention from the likes of Epstein is all he ever wanted in life.
February 6, 2026 at 6:35 AM
For a dork like Musk, the fact that wealth brought him attention from the likes of Epstein is all he ever wanted in life.
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For years, Starmer's critics on the left have warned that he was trashing Labour values, kowtowing to the rich and powerful while hurting the poor and the living world.
Every time, people here and elsewhere leapt up to call us "closet Tories" and "Reform enablers".
Funny how they've gone so quiet.
Every time, people here and elsewhere leapt up to call us "closet Tories" and "Reform enablers".
Funny how they've gone so quiet.
February 5, 2026 at 10:35 AM
For years, Starmer's critics on the left have warned that he was trashing Labour values, kowtowing to the rich and powerful while hurting the poor and the living world.
Every time, people here and elsewhere leapt up to call us "closet Tories" and "Reform enablers".
Funny how they've gone so quiet.
Every time, people here and elsewhere leapt up to call us "closet Tories" and "Reform enablers".
Funny how they've gone so quiet.
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William Nordhaus received the Nobel Memorial Prize for these flawed economic models, and Bjorn Lomborg built a highly lucrative career on them.
They told rich and powerful people what they wanted to hear.
While helping to consign us all to catastrophe.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
They told rich and powerful people what they wanted to hear.
While helping to consign us all to catastrophe.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Flawed economic models mean climate crisis could crash global economy, experts warn
States and financial bodies using modelling that ignores shocks from extreme weather and climate tipping points
www.theguardian.com
February 5, 2026 at 8:28 AM
William Nordhaus received the Nobel Memorial Prize for these flawed economic models, and Bjorn Lomborg built a highly lucrative career on them.
They told rich and powerful people what they wanted to hear.
While helping to consign us all to catastrophe.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
They told rich and powerful people what they wanted to hear.
While helping to consign us all to catastrophe.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...